I am extremely happy with my choice to join Stampin' Up. I love there inks and paper. The above picture is made from They do make stamping so easy and effortless. You end up with great results every time increasing your satisfaction with your finished product. What I didn't expect was to love some of the other products as much as I do.
The first surprise was the acrylic blocks used for the photopolymer stamps or unmounted rubber stamps. They are awesome. They have a weight to them that makes stamping easier because the weight helps the stamp make full contact to the paper giving you a good impression. The blocks also have a ridge around them that makes them easy to hold, so you don't drop the block spreading ink in places you don't want or push the stamp in the wrong direction. Plus the size range they come in are really great for the Stampin' Up stamps or even the other stamp you may have already.
The other product that was a surprise was the piercing mat. This is actually one of the first things that I wanted to order from Stampin' Up, because I needed a piercing mat for some projects. I found in the catalog and on some You Tube videos that you can use the mat to stamp on as well when you use photopolymer (clear) stamps. Now I love photopolymer stamps (even before Stampin' Up), because it is easy to see when they are inked up and easy to see where you are stamping. And boy where they right. The extra padding helps to make a crisp stronger impression when you stamp. I might buy one more just for stamping. I tried using a mouse pad, which did help but not as much as these pads. These pads are twice as thick and a bit cushier.
I am having so much fun with my new stamps and punches that I will be sharing my creations soon (and i won't lose track this time). I have added a link at the right to my Stampin' Up website if you would like to see the items I have described or the other wonderful products offered by Stampin' Up. Please contact me with any questions about Stampin' Up, products, or how to become a demonstrator. My email address is on the Stampin' Up website, just click the Holiday catalog on the right.
Happy Crafting everyone with your favorite supplies!
