Best Stamp Companies??

jezirus · 04-30-2008

I am starting to branch out.... but I don't know where to start. Please tell me what companies you find have the best stamps, in your opinion. I want to check a bunch out before I order some new ones...

Thanks!!!!

Jessica

jpmayo · 04-30-2008

Rubber Romance
Gina K
Unity Stamp Co.
Stampin' Up!
Papertrey Ink
Michael's $1 Stamps
Elzybels
Hanna
Inkadinkado

(I try not to discriminate too much...dont want to hurt any stamps feelings...hehe)

LateBlossom · 04-30-2008

My personal favorites are SU!, Papertrey Ink, and Hero Arts. But there are dozens of really good stamp companies out there. It's a wonderful time to be a stamper!

JulieHRR · 04-30-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpmayo

. . . (I try not to discriminate too much...dont want to hurt any stamps feelings...hehe)

That made me chuckle, Jimmi!

banana.cream.pie · 04-30-2008

Crafty Secrets-Vintage images and the owner is SUPER NICE! Clear art stamps.
SU-no need for explanation
Stampers Anonymous-fun Artsy Stamps & Tim Holtz collection.
StampScapes Rubber Stamps--wonderful landscape images that involve layering images, etc
B-Line Rubber Stamps--fun Artsy Vintage images (most are hard to find)
Cats Life Press Rubber Stamps--fun Artsy stamps
Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps-whimsy images
100 Proof Press Rubber Stamps--unusual witty images
Jackson Leavenworth Rubber Stamps-unusual witty images

You can locate any of the above by Google/Yahoo search.

SophieLaFontaine · 04-30-2008

I have a long, long list of links to stamp companies that I like on the right-hand side of my blog:
http://crankysophie.wordpress.com/

(um... but if a company is NOT there, it doesn't necessarily mean I don't like them; just that maybe I haven't found it yet)

putri · 04-30-2008

Besides SU's I've used PaperTrey, A Muse (clear ones only), MFT, Hero's Art (clear stamps), Autumn Leaves, Michael's $1, H&M, and Bella.

I love PTI, MFT, H&M, A Muse, and Bella. They have crisp images. Hero's, Autumn, and Michael... not that great. I just made an order from Pink Studio, looks cute

allinkdup · 04-30-2008

I have a long list as well...you could also try checking out a stamp expo/convention near you. They are worth the drive if it is an hr or so away. There are so many great little companies that are not big names or well known

Besides the ones listed above, I also love:
Sparkle N Sprinkle (variety of images for diff. tastes)
Eat Cake (Cutesy)
Stamp LaJolla (excellent sayings)
Rubbernecker (silly ones too!)
Sugar Nellies!

NancyK. · 04-30-2008

Don't forget to check out the SCS member companies - they are listed on the home page.

Judyw · 04-30-2008

I love Hanna Stamps. Papertrey is fun, too. It all depends on the look you are going for/the style you like

scrapstampindiva · 04-30-2008

I would have to say My Favorite Things, Papertrey Ink, Gina K. Designs, Cornish Heritage Farms, CC Designs by All That Scraps and Stamping Bella

graciez · 04-30-2008

Penny Black and House Mouse are two that haven't been mentioned..

Jeanne S · 04-30-2008

Another favorite that hasn't been mentioned is Lizzie Anne Designs.

llevans · 04-30-2008

Stamping Bella is my all-time favorite! Emily Block is phenom!

www.stampingbella.com

Deeply etched stamps, great designs (I love the new fairy line) and they are a SCS member co with a forum dedicated to the sistahs!

monkeymama · 04-30-2008

Lots of great stamps listed---some I've never heard of, but will have to check out! Let's not forget The Cats Pajamas---meow!!!

AmberDawn · 04-30-2008

PTI, Verve Visuals, Bellas, Lizzie Anne Designs (good catch Jeanne!) and Cornish Heritage Farms are my FAVORITES!

NYstamper · 05-01-2008

I have been ordering from
SU
Gina K
Cornish Heritage Farms
I brake for stamps
Viva Las Vegas stamps
Great service from all and some really nice stamps!

Joan B · 05-01-2008

In addition to the above,

if you like clear, check out Clear Dollar Stamps. high quality, cheap prices and lightning fast delivery.

Technique Tuesday has a marvelous collection of high quality clear alphabets.

Impression Obsesssion has a very nice and large collection of wood mounted, mounted on ez foam, and clear stamps, in a variety of detailed or mod styles. One of my faves. They have something for every taste, from detailed images of barns and mailboxes to modern coffee sets...

Lockhart has gorgeous little gems of rubber wood mounted. Detailed little flowers, etc. you can see them all at www.ellenhutson.com

Memory Box has the best selection of penguins this close to the equator!

Amuse Arts -- super cute little guys and gals and animals and sayings and more...

Cornish Heritage Farms has the beautifully detailed Thomas Kinkade and Elvis lines if you are so inclined and an amazing collection of background stamps, among other things...

One of the best ways to browse large collections is to check out www.addictedtorubberstamps.com HUGE variety. Not always the best prices, but fun to browse!

kimcrafts · 05-01-2008

Someone told me there are over 600 stamping companies in America!! Out of all of those, I can tell you honestly that I LOVE STAMPIN' UP! - and not just because I'm a demonstrator for them! I love that everything coordinates, and I love that they are constantly updating things to the current trends. I also love the CONTACTS that I get through SU! that I wouldn't get with a company like "Hero Arts" (which I love their artwork) or some others.

Anyway, check out my blog "stampingwithkimevans" for some cute samples!

Check it out!!

Tah Dah! · 05-01-2008

There are a ton of wonderful companies out there - and as you've already noticed, we all have our personal favorites

I happen to be on the design team for smARTworks, and I absolutely adore their images. A vast range from cutesy to collage to realistic flowers. Other faves include Penny Black, Paperbag Studios, Verses, Morningstar, Art by Moonlight & Time to Stamp. So many stamps, so little cash!

stampkinz · 05-01-2008

I, too, love SU the best but I just received a set from Verve Visual and LOVE it! Their shipping was cheap and fast....superb customer service!

http://shopverve.com/

vronica · 05-01-2008

Companies I love that I haven't seen in this thread (maybe overlooked)
Thirdcoast Rubberstamps
Stampendous

Vronica

beestamper · 05-01-2008

The majority of stamps I own are SU...however, I do love the old folks by Rubbernecker as well as art impressions. And I have to admit I have a weakness for the $1 StudioG stamps from Michaels and ACMoore.. Their great stamps if you love to color.. and the humor is just up my ally.. have fun shopping!

GolfCat69 · 05-01-2008

Check out Kitchen Sink Stamps also - wonderful clear stamps!

greetingsbydebra · 05-01-2008

No one's mentioned The Angel Company yet. Unmounted stamps at unbeatable prices.

ckrup0945 · 05-01-2008

And don't forget Close to My Heart clear acrylic stamps. Wonderful selection. Stamp well.

maryrose · 05-01-2008

The Saltbox Studio has a wonderful line of primitive-type stamps that are hard to find in this industry.

And Amuse Art Stamps has so many cute images and sayings...it's hard to pick just one!

Willster007 · 05-01-2008

Whipper Snapper has some really cute stamps... especially if you like to color in the images (ie: gamsol, copics, etc...).
But yeah, SU is good, so is High Hopes, Hanna, Gina K, etc...

RiverIsis · 05-01-2008

Some fantastic stamps already listed...

Since February I have bought directly from

VivaLasVegastamps

I Brake For Stamps

Technique Tuesday

Cornish Heritage Farms

High Hopes Rubber Stamps

not to mention in the shops where I have picked up
Stampendous
Hero Arts
Studio G

Some may say I have a problem!

CatHouse · 05-01-2008

I'm partial to Clear Dollar Stamps, for some obvious reasons but also because they have a huge selection of Christian stamps and now have their new Set Apart line which is a fresh approach to Christian stamps. If any of you have shopped at Mardel or Not Of This World (www.notw.com) for cool Christian T-shirt graphics, their new Set Apart stamp line has a similar look and message--a bit more bold. Plus CDS introduces a good selection of stamps every month from vintage to whimsical, has the biggest selection of rollograph wheels and is now designing rollograph clear stamps. They also carry the full line of Zutter BIA products. And they *define* the word of customer service! I'm also a SU! fan as well as Tim Holtz altered art stamps, and Prickley Pear (www.prickleypear.com).

stamper-c · 05-01-2008

Check out:

DRS Designs, www.drsdesigns.com for mounted and unmounted rubber stamps

CC Designs, www.allthatscraps.com for mounted and unmounted rubber stamps

A Chemistry With Paper, www.achemistrywithpaper.com for clear stamps

JessicaLynnOriginal, www.jessicalynnoriginal.com for clear stamps

MOTORMOUTH · 05-01-2008

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mom2kjs · 05-01-2008

I don't think anyone has mentioned Sweet & Sassy stamps. I haven't ordered from them yet but they are having a great sale right now that you guys may want to look at. Click ---->HERE

It is just so much fun to enable each other...isn't it?

lauralooloo · 05-01-2008

CTMH, Unity Stamp Co, and Cornish Heritage Farms are my big three. .. and I just got a set from Sweet N Sassy that is really cute too!!

tchk · 05-01-2008

Here's a few of my favorites off the top of my head:

Firecracker Designs by Pamela
Clear Artistic Stamps
Rubber Stamp Tapestry
OnyxXpressions
Art Impressions- especially their watercolor stamps

I use more, but these are my favorites that I don't think have been mentioned yet. As for the catalog/party companies, I also really like CTMH and The Angel Company, and I have a few SU.

godchick · 05-01-2008

I don't think anyone has mentioned Pink Cat Studio yet! They have super cute stamps!

BrownEyes66 · 05-01-2008

I use stamps from lots of different companies, but my absolute favorite is Stamps by Judith. Her designs are just wonderful and are very versatile. Especially great are her interactive stamping and sticks and stubbies stamps. I was priviledged to be able to meet her and take a class last year at my LSS. Her catalog is just full of ideas and color examples. http://stampsbyjudith.com

Another great artist and stamp line is Bugawumps. Really cute stamps and the owner is a wonderful instructor. http://bugawumps.com

Two new favorites are Bellas and My Favorite Things. Great stuff!

Can you tell I'm a little bit of an addict?!?!

stampinmyfeet · 05-01-2008

All of the above plus Magnolias!

larue · 05-01-2008

Lindy's stamp gang also has some really cute sheets of stamps.

Craftorr · 05-01-2008

I don't think anyone has mentioned Fancy Pants clear stamps.
They are very good quality and have a large variety of stamps
packaged on 12 inch by 12 inch sheets.
I had suburb service from them as well - I inadvertently tore one
removing it from the backing and they sent me a whole new SET,
not just the torn stamp.

I also love Impression Obsession and Inkadinkadoo.

Happy stamping!

Barb