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Ok, so I have fallen in love with Stampin Up ink pads. I got a black one and think I need them all. I wondered a few things, should I just wait and be patient while I gradually accquire a couple at a time, should I get sets of ink spots or sets of markers.. what is everyone's opinions?
I would probably start with color families of markers. That way you can buy the pads of the ones you really like, but you're not "replacing" the marker with the pad like you would be with the spot. The markers can be used for things other than inking a stamp.
If you find a demo offering a marker club, you can buy one color family per month, but at the end of 4 months you get the case, plus other benefits (depending on the demo's offer)
I'm a huge fan of the spots! They are a quick way to get ink in a lot of colors and after you have them for awhile and know which colors you use constantly, you can invest in a few full-size pads. The spots can be carried easily when you are stamping at a crop or a friend's home. I do have the markers too, and love them, but if I would still get the spots first.
I'm a huge fan of the spots! They are a quick way to get ink in a lot of colors and after you have them for awhile and know which colors you use constantly, you can invest in a few full-size pads. The spots can be carried easily when you are stamping at a crop or a friend's home. I do have the markers too, and love them, but if I would still get the spots first.
Just make sure you get reinkers too -- even with ink pads -- especially since some colors can retire after some time, even the major ones. I miss forest foliage (sniff).
Just make sure you get reinkers too -- even with ink pads -- especially since some colors can retire after some time, even the major ones. I miss forest foliage (sniff).
Great point, Dayna! You can also refill the markers with the reinkers!
I only use the mini pads of various manufacturers of ink. I find them much easier to use and ink stamps. They also take up so much less room to store.
I know my opinion differs from the others in this thread, but I don't purchase the ink bottles unless I want them for another technique. I feel by the time the small ink pad dries up, it's time for a new pad anyway. The actual pad does not last for ever.
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When I first bought my ink pads from SU, my demo told me that if she was not a demo that she would only use the spots. I have a few full sized ink pads, black, close to cocoa, sahara sand, basic gray and white in the craft ink. I have all the color families in ink spots. They are so easy to transport when traveling.
As far as the markers are concerned, I bought mine on ebay as a full set and I have recently replaced some of them that have worn tips. I do not use them that much but my stamping style has changed to outlined images that need to be colored. I love to color with Prismacolor pencils and baby oil. I am glad that I have my markers and they are there for me when I need them.
Purchasing ink pads and markers is a rather large investment. I would recommend buying the marker set and ink spots one color family at a time. It will take a little while to get everything but it is easier on the wallet. Or just buy all of them and be done with it. Do whatever best fits your craft budget!!!
I love the spots. Before SU! I used mostly the Palette Hybrid cubes and they are exactly the same size. I find the actual pads to be more cumbersome to use.
I know this sounds dumb, but what are the spots? I know what the markers are and also the ink pads but haven't heard of the spots? Where are they in the catalog? Thanks for any help.
I know this sounds dumb, but what are the spots? I know what the markers are and also the ink pads but haven't heard of the spots? Where are they in the catalog? Thanks for any help.
The spots are basically mini ink pads, I think 1 inch square that you can by in the different color families. They aren't really prominent in the catalog, but they are on the same page as the cardstock, ink pads, and reinkers. You can see the price for stampin' spots in the lower right hand corner of the chart for each color family.
Okay, found them but what is the difference between the SU Classic Stampin' Pad and the Craft Stampin' Pad as shown in the catalog?
Also, thanks for your help!
I bought the spots 5 years ago for economical reasons. For the same price that I could have purchased just a few of the large pads, I was able to get all 48 colors of the small ones. I did end up buying a large pad of one color later on and I didn't like it. I have a lot of trouble getting that $%&* lid open. The one I had seemed to be indented in the middle (I have read that comment in several posts on this forum) so I couldn't get good coverage on a larger stamp. And they take up more room. I'm pleased with my spots and I wouldn't trade them for the big pads for any amount of money. I like this small size so much that when the new in-colors come out each year, I buy blank ink pad spots and reinkers and make my own spots.
SU Classic is dye ink (water based) and the Craft is pigment ink. I have both kinds in every color available from SU but I use the classic 99% of the time in my stamping. Pigment is good for solid stamps because I think it gives better coverage. It can also be used for heat embossing.
I bought the craft ink in the spots when I first started and LOVE them....I enjoy embossing and they are perfect for that!....now I'm slowing collecting the classic ink in the full pads but only because I've become a demo......I have already bought the reinkers in classic because a good friend has all the classic ink pads and I can borrow from her for workshops, etc until I get mine!..
My suggestion is to go with the spots and when you find which colors you *go to* the most then get the full size....but I do LOVE having the craft spots for embossing!...they are perfect....just remember they take awhile to dry if you are using them for regular stamping purposes!..trust me I've smeared many images...lol
OH, I am trying to get a marker club going...PM me if you are interested....I would only need 1 other person and it would be a go!!!!
I use the pads, spots and the markers, although I started with the spots.
The spots are great for taking to crops. Of course try to ink a wheel or BG stamp with a spot...pretty ridiculous.
Then I would get pads, especially if you plan on doing any swaps or making cards in bulk. It is much easier to ink up the stamps when you are in a hurry.
You definitely need markers. Creating images with two or three colors, journaling and lots of other techniques.
I'd say start with the spots, that way you can start stamping right away, then add pads once you know what colors you prefer, then get the markers as soon as you can afford them.
My first purchase was a set of spots (Earth Elements). I inked up a small flower for my niece's shower invitation x 50. It was @ that time that I decided I was going to join a ink pad club because of the whole experience of that little spot. Today, I'm surprised I got 50 flowers out of that thing.
I still carry the Earth Elements ink spots in my scrapbook tote for crops. But, I am thrilled I made the decision to purchase the ink pads. My mistake was not getting the reinkers @ the same time.
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