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09-11-2017, 08:34 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Sweet Home Chicago
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Current Favorite Stamp Company
I'm so curious... what is your single favorite stamp company right now? If you had to narrow it down to ONE... which feels impossible as I'm typing this... what company would it be?
Mine would be My Favorite Things stamps. I've always liked their stamps, but something about their releases this year - I just LOVE them! But oh my goodness it's very hard to not keep typing company names right now because I have so many close to the #1 spot...
Disclaimer: I'm a hobby SU demo so I'm leaving it up for assumption that I love SU as I think a lot of us do here on SCS. I'm wondering about fave companies in addition to Stampin Up. I bet some of us have favorite brands that other may not have heard of...and there's nothing quite like a little enabling!
Update a few minutes after I posted this: I can't do it - I have to add another company, lol. I'm currently also obsessed with Sunny Studios.
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09-11-2017, 09:31 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: In the good ole' U.S. of A.!
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Right now, and for quite a while now, I can't get enough Lawn Fawn. Their critters are so cute and I love all their dies.
I haven't heard of Sunny Studios. I'll have to check them out!
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09-11-2017, 09:50 PM
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Hardware Hotshot
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LOVE Sunny Studios - I just rec'd their Pretty Pumpkins set, and stamping those layers is so easy.
Picking just one??? It's like picking your favorite child. Oh, wait... I can do that. I only have one, and he's definitely my favorite.
Right this minute, it's My Favorite Things. But overall, it's Altenew and their gorgeous florals.
__________________ Linda E
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09-11-2017, 11:46 PM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Illinois
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I would have to say Heartfelt Creations because of the beautiful flowers and matching dies to layer and mold them. I do wish however that they would go to the clear stamps to bring the prices down.
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09-12-2017, 02:33 AM
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Splitcoast Artist in Residence Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Mix-Ability Challenge Hostess
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Warsaw, MO
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Impression Obsession has been my favorite forever.
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09-12-2017, 03:23 AM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Victoria, Australia
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Well that's a tough one as I have many favourite companies But I will say that I have fallen in love with Heffy Doodle stamps who are a new company (please note that I have no connection whatsoever to the company). They have the cutest critters especially their elephants.
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09-12-2017, 03:32 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Worcestershire, England
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Well, this is hard, as I find different brands to generally have a fairly unique style, so just picking one is a a struggle. However, I'd have to pick a UK company called Visible Image, which are now available from a number of US suppliers. They have loads of really unusual, funky stamps, worth a look if you want something a bit out of the ordinary, especially maybe for teens.
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09-12-2017, 04:11 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Chicago, IL
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For me it's PaperArtsy if I have to pick just one.
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09-12-2017, 04:33 AM
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Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Quote: Originally Posted by shazsilverwolfWell, this is hard, as I find different brands to generally have a fairly unique style, so just picking one is a a struggle. However, I'd have to pick a UK company called Visible Image, which are now available from a number of US suppliers. They have loads of really unusual, funky stamps, worth a look if you want something a bit out of the ordinary, especially maybe for teens. |
Thank you for sharing this link! You are right - they have amazing stamps for teens! I especially love their music ones. I checked out their shipping policy and they ship internationally!
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09-12-2017, 08:01 AM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: May 2008
Location: California
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Like the OP, I am a hobby Stampin' Up! demonstrator, but besides Stampin' Up! my absolute favorite stamps are Unity Stamps. I love their images and art work, and the quality red rubber stamps.
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09-12-2017, 08:36 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
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Nope, can't narrow it down to one. There are several I love to use, even more that I respect and then there's those that just make me happy to look at (is that weird?).
So, here's a list that's by no means complete:
- WPlus9: Dawn has a great ratio of stamps that are just stunning (florals that make me swoon), stamps that are clever (unique sentiments!) and stamps that are cute (whimsical critters). Between her own content and that of her talented DT, there's such a lovely variety of projects and videos to be inspired by. It's a dangerous store to shop at for me, though, because I always want everything. XD
- MFT: I love MFT for their basics (essential sentiments, stacked dies), and because they have one of my top favorite designers - Torico (aka Birdie Brown). They put a lot of care in their products, and it really shows. I appreciate that they offer a variety of products, too - and that they have a patterned paper line (I love patterned paper).
- Mama Elephant: I'm constantly drawn to the style they use for their imagery and sentiment text. They're another company with an amazing DT that makes me always want everything.
- Avery Elle: I have a HUGE collection of Avery Elle stamps (probably as big as my Lawn Fawn collection, and that one's massive) and I don't know that I could ever part with them. They have a variety of styles for their stamps, and have punny sentiments. I can't resist punny sentiments!
- Waffle Flower: They have some very unique ideas and a style that's different from what you'd usually see. A lot of it is quirky and whimsical, which I'm immediately drawn to - but they also have some interesting basics like borders, sentiments and alpha/numbers.
I'm going to stop here for now, but I'll probably come back to name more because I love so many different companies! XD
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09-12-2017, 09:22 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: South Elgin, IL
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S.U. is my number one. Number two is probably Altenew. I dislike MFT and not wild about Lawn Fawn. Their designs aren't my style.
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09-12-2017, 11:28 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Sweet Home Chicago
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Yay I've already learned of some new companies... I'm off Google them right now!
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09-12-2017, 02:28 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Fort Collins CO
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I would have to say Penny Black and Concord & 9th.
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09-12-2017, 02:50 PM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: May 2003
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Heartfelt Creations is what I am "collecting"now, but Patty Bennett keeps pulling me back into SU!
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09-12-2017, 06:12 PM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC
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wow totally impossible for me. I like different companies for different things. I dont think I could even do top 10.
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09-12-2017, 10:49 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni SCS Gallery Moderator Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Teapot Tuesday TEAm
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Right now I seem to be using a lot of my Purple Onion Designs stamps. I don't have a budget for buying much new stuff, so I am not going to follow up those links to companies I am not familiar with ;-).
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09-13-2017, 01:55 AM
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Glitter Queen
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Westminster, MD
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The Stamps of Life (in addition to SU) because I love to watch Stephanie Barnard in her videos and she offers great value. Flash sales are amazing and new product is released 5 times a month. I am in both the die hard club and card kit club making me a gold club member with a 20% discount when shopping. Love it all!
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09-13-2017, 02:51 AM
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Glitter Queen
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: on a farm
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My favorite love is Penny Black. I am a wannabe watercolorer and with her slapstick stamps, she enables me.
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09-13-2017, 05:12 AM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Endicott, NY
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Viva Las Vegas Stamps has the most variety for me and their sheets of stamps offer real value!
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09-13-2017, 06:07 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Coastal Georgia
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My goodness, I could never name a favorite. I have at least 20, and probably many more. I love Penny Black, Tim Holtz, The Ton, Chocolate Baroque, Impression Obsession, Beeswax, etc. etc. Oh, and I love Local King too.
__________________ Keep what is worth keeping
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09-13-2017, 06:10 AM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Somewhere between the Shire & Mordor!
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Seriously? LOL It depends on what I'm looking for! ;)
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09-13-2017, 06:37 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Laguna Woods, CA
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Sorry, cannot pick just one! My very favorite right now is Gina K. Designs with Papertrey Ink right behind!
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09-13-2017, 06:51 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
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Just a few years ago I would have said SU, but I hardly buy stamps from them anymore. If they do have a really nice stamp it is nearly always polymer and I am a rubber stamp lady through and through. So lately I've been searching for stamps elsewhere and haven't found one that I like best. Penny Black and Hero I used from the beginning, but have discovered Unity, Technique Tuesday and DRS Design.
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09-13-2017, 06:52 AM
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Inking Addict
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
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No question in my mind--Penny Black! Beautiful stamps that work so well in the Misty and always produce a beautiful result. Own quite of few plus some of her dies.
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09-13-2017, 07:00 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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Another vote for Penny Black from me!
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09-13-2017, 07:07 AM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Also a hobby demo, but it's a tie between Penny Black and Concord & 9th right now. I seem to be more willing to try new things with their stamps. The Ton has also been growing in my budget share.
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09-13-2017, 07:11 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Wooster, Ohio
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Isn't that like asking a parent "Which child is your favorite?" lol Truly, it all depends on what day it is or what technique or style has currently caught my eye. Lately, it's been SU, Altenew and Simon Says Stamp that have been used most. Ask me in a week or two and that may change!
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09-13-2017, 07:51 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Lewes, Delaware
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I love Tammy Tutterow. She has some fun sayings that make great simple cards with just a little coloring and the coloring is so easy! I love SU but they need new designers and Penny Black is fantastic with their new designs!!
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09-13-2017, 08:27 AM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Dover NH
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I can not pick just one but Penny Black, Tim Holtz, Impression Obsession and Heartfelt Creations seem to be where the majority of my spending is this year
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09-13-2017, 08:29 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Oklahoma
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My favorite company is Stampin Up. Not only do I love the stamps and dies, but I love having ink, paper and a embellishments to match.
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09-13-2017, 10:58 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Concord, North Carolina
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Unity Stamps get my vote! Great question!
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09-13-2017, 11:09 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Southwest Michigan
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Penny Black. They have elegant and cute. But I buy from a large variety of companies; equal opportunity stamper, here!
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09-13-2017, 11:15 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Mount Albert, near Toronto, Ontario Canada
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I could use nothing but Altenew but papertrey is very close behind. Especially since they have such a massive inventory! I also love Mama Elephants florals and both Honey Bee and Concord & 9th.
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09-13-2017, 12:49 PM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Hampton VA
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Stampin' Up all the way. I love that everything matches.
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09-13-2017, 01:49 PM
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Kookie Creator
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Oh lordy...just one, she whines...then I read through the comments and realized almost nobody stuck to that <G>.
I love Taylored Expressions - especially their Grumpling sets. Of course, I really like snark and puns, so those are a natural, and they are so danged CUTE! Altenew for florals and multi-layer stamping with Hero Arts coming a close second with their layered stamping. Also Altenew for their inks - love! Mama Elephant for some of their new interactive die sets - so easy to use! and I'm slowly warming up to some of their critter sets. MFT, definitely...so many choices. Local King - yum! IO, yes...Simon Says Stamp gets a fair amount of my dollars...and I LOVE their Stamptember event. Sheesh - could spend a lot on their collaboration sets! Oh, too many choices, not enough wallet! Or storage in the Mom Cave!
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