Grandma's Rocking Chair - February 1, 2015 - Ink Pads or Markers

Grandma's Rocking Chair question - I am a new stamper Should I buy ink pads or Markers?

That just about says it for the question also.  You have two great options for ink and they are just as good.  A little different but still as good.

The Stamp Pad

Use for - Stamping, sponging, direct to paper background, water coloring, and many other techniques.

Pros - Great for stamping, quick way to ink up stamps, consistent color, great coverage, can refill with out any problems.

Cons - expensive compared to markers, hard to get more than one color on a stamp, tricky to open and close.

The Markers

Use for - Stamping, applying more than one color to a stamp, splatter background, writing on the card. Highlighting, running edge of cardstock many other techniques.

Pros - Great for stamping when you want to use more than one color on a stamp, Cheaper than a stamp pad so you can get more colors, Smaller so storage is easier.

Cons - hard to refill, I am prone to lose them if I don't keep them in their box, takes a little more time to ink up a stamp

The Flowers on this one were done with Markers and the saying and oval with a pad.

So what would I get if I were starting out again.  I think I would get the markers.  For a new stamper they have more versatility than the pads and since they are less expensive you can get more of the colors.  I would say buy at least one color family and the Markers you use the most then buy them in  pads.  Some I do not use very much and getting pads are not really cost effective if I have the marker.

I hope this helped.  If you have any stamping or paper crafting questions please leave a comment or e-mail me at marysstamping at gmail.com.

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Happy Stamping

Mary

Grandma's Rocking Chair - November 23, 2014 - Markers or Stamp Pads (Repeat)

I had a few questions at my Craft Fair this weekend about Stamp Pads or Markers so I thought I would repeat my Grandma's Rocking Chair on that subject.

Grandma's Rocking Chair question - I am a new stamper Should I buy ink pads or Markers?

You have two great options for ink and they are just as good.  A little different but still as good.

The Stamp Pad

Use for - Stamping, sponging, direct to paper background, water coloring, and many other techniques.

Pros - Great for stamping, quick way to ink up stamps, consistent color, great coverage, can refill with out any problems.

Cons - expensive compared to markers, hard to get more than one color on a stamp, tricky to open and close.

The Stampin' Write Markers

 

Use for - Stamping, applying more than one color to a stamp, splatter background, writing on the card. Highlighting, running edge of cardstock many other techniques.

Pros - Great for stamping when you want to use more than one color on a stamp, Cheaper than a stamp pad so you can get more colors, Smaller so storage is easier.

Cons - hard to refill, I am prone to lose them if I don't keep them in their box, takes a little more time to ink up a stamp.

The Flowers on this one were done with Markers and the saying and oval with a pad.

So what would I get if I were starting out again.  I think I would get the markers.  For a new stamper they have more versatility than the pads and since they are less expensive you can get more of the colors.  I would say buy at least one color family and the Markers you use the most then buy them in  pads.  Some I do not use very much and getting pads are not really cost effective if I have the marker.

I hope this helped.  If you have any stamping or paper crafting questions please leave a comment or e-mail me at marysstamping at gmail.com.

If you would like to purchase any Stampin' Up! products and have them delivered right to your door please click here to browse all the items.

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Happy Stamping

Mary

Tips & Techniques Tuesday - January 21, 2014 - January Paper Pumpkin

It's Here! It's Here! the January Paper Pumpkin and boy is it good. 

I do love to get Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin every Month.  It helps me be creative and focuses me on on task.  I usually flit around and it is so hard at times to come up with creative ideas and then comes My Paper Pumpkin and the creative juices flow again.

Even now Stampin' Up! has a great deal going if you sign up for the Monthly My Paper Pumpkin Kit.

Paper Pumpkin Special

Do you like to get surprises?  Do you like to craft?  Don't think you have a lot of time to craft but still would like to do something and 30 minutes of creativity a month?  Would you like to get a free set of Markers ($14.95)?

Well this special is for you.

Start your paper Pumpkin Subscription today and receive the free set of markers with your Welcome kit.  (pst I heard the next few months are terrific)

Paper Pumpkin costs you $19.95 (Shipping included) a month and you receive a kit every month.  They are not always cards, we did a photo album and home decor.

Here are some of the details:

Each month we send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!)

Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.

Each kit gives you and your customer a 30-minute creativity escape.

We will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.

You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10, we'll send your kit around May 15. If you sign up on May 11, we'll send your first kit around the June 15.)

A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)

You really need to sign up for this great deal by February 10, Click here to sign up.

This month there was a little extra something in the box.  I really loved this month's Pumpkin.  So let's look at the video and see what it is.

Wasn't that  a great paper Pumpkin.  Come back for There's A Card Thursday and see more of the Paper Pumpkin.

Click here if you would like to get your own monthly Paper Pumpkin.

Hope you have enjoyed this video.

Happy Stamping

Mary

Grandma's Rocking Chair - December 15, 2013 - Markers or Ink Pads

Grandma's Rocking Chair question - I am a new stamper Should I buy ink pads or Markers?

Well today is a great day in my life.  I have been married to my loving husband for 25 years.  I somehow thought I would be in Hawaii for my 25th Anniversary but I guess things sometimes are not what you think they will be.  I had always thought if I ever got to 25 years that we would have a big party with family and friends and then head to Hawaii.  Well today Don worked until 6 and then we headed to Olive Garden for dinner.  Back in the house at 7:30 and Don went to bed by 9.  Here I sit doing my blog and other stamping things. Things aren't what I thought but just as good.

That just about says it for the question also.  You have two great options for ink and they are just as good.  A little different but still as good.

The Stamp Pad


Use for - Stamping, sponging, direct to paper background, water coloring, and many other techniques.

Pros - Great for stamping, quick way to ink up stamps, consistent color, great coverage, can refill with out any problems.

Cons - expensive compared to markers, hard to get more than one color on a stamp, tricky to open and close.

The Stampin' Write Markers

Use for - Stamping, applying more than one color to a stamp, splatter background, writing on the card. Highlighting, running edge of cardstock many other techniques.

Pros - Great for stamping when you want to use more than one color on a stamp, Cheaper than a stamp pad so you can get more colors, Smaller so storage is easier.

Cons - hard to refill, I am prone to lose them if I don't keep them in their box, takes a little more time to ink up a stamp.

The Flowers on this one were done with Markers and the saying and oval with a pad.

So what would I get if I were starting out again.  I think I would get the markers.  For a new stamper they have more versatility than the pads and since they are less expensive you can get more of the colors.  I would say buy at least one color family and the Markers you use the most then buy them in  pads.  Some I do not use very much and getting pads are not really cost effective if I have the marker.

I hope this helped.  If you have any stamping or paper crafting questions please leave a comment or e-mail me at marysstamping at gmail.com.

If you would like to purchase any Stampin' Up! products and have them delivered right to your door please click here to browse all the items.

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