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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
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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!
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
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!
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!
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!
__________________ Dear Paperlicious is my blog...with a series on how I'm learning to improve my cardmaking by studying others.
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!!
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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! :mrgreen:
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!
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...
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When I learned how to stamp, I forgot how to cook and clean.
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).
__________________ ~Vicki~Purrfect Procrastinator Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, before you were born I set you apart. ~Jer. 1:5
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? :-D
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.
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!
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.
Best Stamp Companies??
