Splitcoaststampers.com - the world's #1 papercrafting community
You're currently viewing Splitcoaststampers as a GUEST. We pride ourselves on being great hosts, but guests have limited access to some of our incredible artwork, our lively forums and other super cool features of the site! You can join our incredible papercrafting community at NO COST. So what are you waiting for?
You might like to know (if you didn't hear already) that Claire Brennan is joining Gina K as a stamp illustrator - some of the old WMS stamp sets will be available and she'll be designing new stuff too. The post on the Gina K blog is here if you're interested.
I'm not sure my perspective counts as my starting point is the UK rather than the US but I'd say
PaperArtsy - UK company even though Leandra is a Kiwi, I believe
I cant say I have a favorite per se, but I do love Quietfire's font. There are things I like in a lot of them. Ryn (Designsbyryn) makes the best water drops. Great faries in Lavinia. Kraftin Kimmie has a lot of pro-girl power images....
I'd be happy to give you a list of a bunch of them if you would like to check them out. I just dont want to do a big post if people dont want it.
This is all great! I love discovering new companies. My thanks to everyone for sharing your favorites.
@Joanne -- I am so happy that Claire will be designing for Gina K. I had a long wish list and found out too late that WMS was closing shop. Hopefully, a few of my favorites will be sold again or show up on e-Bay.
__________________ Elizabeth in Hoboken, proud parent of a feisty and mischievous parrot who likes to chew craft supplies
Wavejumper. I would love to know some of your favorite companies. I get tired of seeing the same designs. These days - I am really looking for some images to color.
__________________ Creativity is intelligence having fun. - Albert Einstein
I can't get into this one just now and it's giving me a funny link when I typed the web address in here, but try again later; Google "Art Journey Stamps", and her site works well in English.
I know this is stamp site but I have only a few stamps. the one stamp I would miss if I lost it is the postal cancellation stamp I bought for $1. I use it the most.
@Joanne -- I am so happy that Claire will be designing for Gina K. I had a long wish list and found out too late that WMS was closing shop. Hopefully, a few of my favorites will be sold again or show up on e-Bay.
If there's something you'd like from the WMS back catalogue that doesn't show up as a set at Gina K, you could try posting in the ISO forum here - somebody might have what you want and be willing to let it go. It's worth a go rather than just waiting on eBay, if nobody bites you haven't lost anything.
I can't get into this one just now and it's giving me a funny link when I typed the web address in here, but try again later; Google "Art Journey Stamps", and her site works well in English.
Thanks, Joanne. It just wasn't loading for me this morning and I didn't want to leave a link that looked like some sort of redirect. It was odd, 'cos I could access their blog with no problems.
Make the Day Special/Seven Hills specialises in making US stamps available in the UK so is probably not the best place for the OP to go looking (you'll find the likes of Mama Elephant, Altenew, WPlus9 etc and you'll find all those more cheaply and with better shipping costs in the US if that's your starting point).
The Artistic Stamper offers its own stamp designs, not only general supplies.
I decided once I started I would include locals for the benefit of you peeps in case you had not heard of them. I should have said that. I got distracted again.
And again...I have worked with some but certainly not all of that list. The OP expressed being bored and wanting to see new things.
If there's something you'd like from the WMS back catalogue that doesn't show up as a set at Gina K, you could try posting in the ISO forum here - somebody might have what you want and be willing to let it go. It's worth a go rather than just waiting on eBay, if nobody bites you haven't lost anything.
Good point. There's not a lot of Waltzingmouse material on e-bay.
I love learning about all these new companies. Thank you to everyone for their input!
__________________ Elizabeth in Hoboken, proud parent of a feisty and mischievous parrot who likes to chew craft supplies
I love Class Act and Chapel Road stamps.. both Canadian owned and manufactured in Oshawa Ontario by a great lady- Carol Kemp. I had the privilege of working for Carol for a while in her Scrapbook Store- Class Act. The Chapel Road line of stamps are more art oriented and very lovely.
I also like Quietfire Stamps- also Canadian. Wonderful sentiments in her line.
Under Construction stamps is also a unique line of stamps but unfortunately it went out of business but good news is that the artwork was purchased by Class Act and the entire line will eventually be available on their website!
ps... also Canadian!
And for American stampers the Canadian dollar is less than the US and you get a lot of bang for your buck right now... just puttin' in out there!!
I like Magnolia and wasn't aware it was from Sweden until now I like Deep Red too and I believe they are from England.
__________________ Mary ~~ QFTD #152, FS#514CC Guest Design Team 2012, 2013, 2017 & 2022 2014 CAS Spring Design Team MemberSC Guest Design Team 2015 & 2022 SU Consultant "Life's greatest adventure is finding your place in the Circle of Life" - Lion King
there's also the Sue Wilson line of stamps - think she calls them Stamps To Die For as they match up to either spellbinders shapes or her own line of dies.
I guess there are no companies in the Philippines and I find it hard to find any that will ship to the Philippine Island I am on. We moved here 9 months ago to work with the people, children who are raped, incest and sodomy and in the process Air Canada made me throw most of my stamping supplies including my cuttlebug away at the airport so I am trying to find companies that will ship to my island.
Frantic Stamper just emailed they are now carrying Find it Trading, who looks like a wholesale distributor in Holland, so a bunch of die brands is now available stateside. She also is bringing in Katzlekraft stamps.
I guess there are no companies in the Philippines and I find it hard to find any that will ship to the Philippine Island I am on. We moved here 9 months ago to work with the people, children who are raped, incest and sodomy and in the process Air Canada made me throw most of my stamping supplies including my cuttlebug away at the airport so I am trying to find companies that will ship to my island.
Oh, how awful for you to have to part with so much of your stuff. Too bad you couldn't have "housed it" with a friend while you are n your mission of mercy. Where in Arizona were you located?
Jeanne We have moved here for life. there is over 80% rape,incest and sodomy on children and teens on the island we came to. We have a big job ahead of us. So we won't be going back to our home country. But thank you for your post. I will keep looking for a stamp company that is willing to send here. The postage to here is outrageous because of the island being off by itself. Hugs, Cathy
Jeanne We have moved here for life. there is over 80% rape,incest and sodomy on children and teens on the island we came to. We have a big job ahead of us. So we won't be going back to our home country. But thank you for your post. I will keep looking for a stamp company that is willing to send here. The postage to here is outrageous because of the island being off by itself. Hugs, Cathy
Good luck in your most humane endeavors. Have you tried Frantic Stamper? I know she ships world wide, but not sure the cost to you. She is very good about giving you the best deal possible and is easy to work with. On top of that, she carries just about everything. (franticstamper.com)
Jeanne, thank you I forgot about Frantic Stamper. I will try here. Someone sent me a small box with coffee and some other small things from the U.S. and it was $72.00 postage so I am sure that her postage is not that high, I think she is in the U.K. right? thank you Sweetie.
Jeanne, thank you I forgot about Frantic Stamper. I will try here. Someone sent me a small box with coffee and some other small things from the U.S. and it was $72.00 postage so I am sure that her postage is not that high, I think she is in the U.K. right? thank you Sweetie.
Actually, she is in Oregon. She has a huge warehouse that I have been to several times as I used to live nearby. You are so welcome. Wish I could help you more.
Oh wow! o.k I will check her out, we just came from Washington State, Yakima LOL If I had known I probably would have been there , thank you bunches hugs, Cathy K
I guess there are no companies in the Philippines and I find it hard to find any that will ship to the Philippine Island I am on. We moved here 9 months ago to work with the people, children who are raped, incest and sodomy and in the process Air Canada made me throw most of my stamping supplies including my cuttlebug away at the airport so I am trying to find companies that will ship to my island.
@Cat - these are not stamp companies, but they are craft stores that might be able to ship to you. they are both in the Philippines:
I Try DIY has lots of paper punches, the WR Memory Keepers envelope punch board and more Products ? I Try DIY
Life Documented Manila -- a dedicated scrapbooking store with project life products and a nice selection of clear stamps, including studio calico and hero arts Products |
I Try DIY has lots of paper punches, the WR Memory Keepers envelope punch board and more Products ? I Try DIY
Life Documented Manila -- a dedicated scrapbooking store with project life products and a nice selection of clear stamps, including studio calico and hero arts Products |
Correction!!! Inspired by Stamps is NOT Australian! They are in MI! I dont know how that happened-sorry!!! If it's any consolation I figured it out when I placed an order and didnt see the conversion I expected to in my receipt (in our favor 30%) so I paid for this boo boo! Tg it was not a big order.
Correction!!! Inspired by Stamps is NOT Australian! They are in MI! I dont know how that happened-sorry!!! If it's any consolation I figured it out when I placed an order and didnt see the conversion I expected to in my receipt (in our favor 30%) so I paid for this boo boo! Tg it was not a big order.
Ok...I got the dope now. I am not crazy...they WERE in Australia for 6 years and only just moved back up to MI last month! Whew! I thought I was losing it! LOL
What are your favorite stamp...
Canadian stamp companies
