S is for Stamps

22 Apr 2020
A to Z Challenge
S is for Stamps

SOME of my stamp Collection

Thinking about the next letter in line on the A to Z Challenge for the month of April, today - it's S. When I planned the month out with my topics I wanted to write about, I had something different and decided since I wasn't feeling all that well - I'd shift the topic for today.

S is for Stamps. Rubber and Acrylic stamps...these are used by crafters young and old. Most of my stamps were purchased through Facebook Buy and Sell sights, while a few others were inherited from an Aunt a few years ago. I have bought new stamps myself in the past.

I'm not a big stamp user as I just haven't been able to get the hang of it. I get more aggravated when I use them than I find joy. Yet, I keep them in my supplies. I do however use them in my journals that I create. In fact, I was looking through my stamps yesterday and saw a few that I want to use in the next journal I make. It's for a friend...

Many of my stamps are from Stampin' Up. A few are from Spellbinders and Simon Says. I also have some from Tim Holtz and Anna Griffin.

If I am honest, I enjoy using acrylic stamps over the rubber ones. I can't sit here and tell you why I prefer them over the rubber ones other than, I don't make mistakes with them like I do with the others. If any of you have used stamps before, you will agree that stamping is unforgiving. If you make a mistake - sometimes, it can't be undone. I can't tell you how many scrapbook layouts I've messed up because my stamping didn't do well. Talk about having some serious internal discussions with self!!! At that point, I'd have to reach for other embellishments or something to cover up those booboos!!! Frustrating isn't the word especially when I had spent hours upon hours creating a beautiful layout - only to have it destroyed by a stamped image. I quickly put away my stamps and ink.

more of my stamps

close up of some of my stamps before they made it to the bookcase

another look

and more

Last year, I was introduced to the Mini Misti. I want to eventually invest in the larger one. It helps a crafter like me place the stamp and the paper in just the right place. It is flawless. The only downside is, I have the 'mini'. I only use it for tags and smaller pages versus the larger projects.

I have watched tutorial after tutorial in hopes of honing my technique - somewhere though, I am having a mental block as to exactly 'how' to use rubber stamps. Maybe one day I'll get the hang of it, but in the meantime...they are on display!

S is for STAMPS! 

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