How about some more stamping resources?

I love rubber stamps, and I love to surf and find companies that have unique and fun designs. Using something out of the ordinary can help you to create a "wow" card, and make it more fun to design your work as well.

There are so many stamp companies out there! I have about 50 companies saved, some of the best ones are listed on the "best" list, and everyday there seems to be more and more resources for rubber stamps.

Tonight I want to list a few companies that have some very interesting stamps for you, and even better, most of their prices are pretty good as well. But, before we get to that, two things.

1.) If you would like to participate in the ATC swap, please email me AND leave your name in the comments for the post last night (that way I can double check and make sure I have everyone).

2.) I want to figure out a way to do a "poll" on how often you would like to get notices from Freedburner that the blog has been updated. For now, if you want to see fewer updates via Feedburner, let me know in the comments. If I get a number of comments I will do the poll, otherwise the emails will continue to go out when I post (which is everyday).

Ok, onto the links!

Some really cool and interesting rubber stamp resources

• Frog Whiskers Ink: Canadian company that has some really neat victorian images, lots of nature images, I liked the leaf swirl stamp.

• MadRat Rubber Stamp Company: Really unique images here, especially the architectual ones, if you need something different, this is the place to go.

• YanKiwi: Great rubber stamps by two ladies, one from the US and one from New Zealand. Stamps come in sheets of unmounted rubber, and they are very reasonably priced. You will love the "objects" and the BBF sets (Backgrounds, Borders and Frames).

• Stamp Desires: Huge number of stamp companies here, a few you might not have seen before, and free shipping! Their regular prices are very good, and make sure to check out the selection of their clear stamps.

• Inky Pinky Press: Cute collection of smaller stamps, bugs, flowers, trees, just a whole lot of adorable stamps to choose from.

• Fresh Designs: Autum Leaves: Lots and lots of stamp sets here, some really great for journaling in scrapbooks, and lots and lots of flourish type stamps for your cards.

• Expressions in Ink: The link is to their Block stamps, use them for some very unique images, they have a how to on the link as well. If you need the tape for their block stamps, you can also buy it on their site.
  

Hope you find a few new and interesting stamps in the above group.

Have a great evening, and enjoy your Tuesday.

Surfing Surprises: Rubber Stamp Companies

I love to surf the web for information and products, and today I did some surfing for rubber stamp companies you might not know about. As we all know there are so many rubber stamp companies, different types, themes and so on, and finding some good ones can be a chore, so I did the "finding" for you. I like to look for unusual stamps which feature unique images and also fun sayings. If possible I like to buy sets, better value (most times) for the money.

Here are some fun rubber stamp companies you should visit, each with something a little bit different to offer, all with something you are sure to desire.

• Art Neko: Really cool unmounted and static cling mounted stamps. My sister in law loves Indian and Southwest stuff, and this site has a nice selection of stamps in that theme, especially a few Kokopelli stamps. Many of their stamps have an Asian theme, and many unique images and sentiments here.

• River City Rubber Works: I loved their "Best Sellers" sentiment stamps, will have to make sure to get a few of them this week. Some of their sets are also on sale, and they have a really large selection of unique stamps.

• Rubber Stamp Shack: Check out their stamp sheets, great price for a whole lot of unmounted stamps, $24 for a sheet 8 1/2 by 11, filled with all sorts of images. And if you like Art Deco you will love their selection. Make sure you check the links at the top of this page to view various types of stamps they have.

Do you have a stamp company treasure? Share the company with us! Post a link to the company in the comments and tell us why you like them.

For a change I get to actually stamp tonight! So, signing off for a bit to have some fun. Have a wonderful evening and may tomorrow fill you with joy.

Wooooo Hoooo! Great day at the Stamp In The Hand Stamp Convention

Every year I look forward to attending at least ONE of the "Stamp in the Hand" RSC, this year was no exception. The convention used to be in a large hall, downtown San Jose, but had to move due to the rising cost of Parkside Hall, so this year we went to Napredak Hall and shopped till we dropped!

I was a bit disappointed to find that there were fewer vendors at the convention, but that did not stop me from buying some very cool things : ) Most of what I bought were stamps, found quite a few "retro" stamps (Stamp Happy Rubber Stamps), unmounted and mounted, some really cool flower stamps, from these companies: Magenta, The Cat's Pajamas, Judi-Kins Inc., Hannah Grey and a few others I forgot : )

You should really check out the Magenta stamps if you like unmounted stamps, they have some amazing images, great for backgrounds and for coloring in. I will try to get a few cards made with my new stamps soon. Absolutely LOVE the retro stamps I bought, including a woman at the stove, a lamp and chair, really cool stamps and since they were unmounted they were very reasonable. Also bought a bunch of "retro" cats (Judi Kins and The Cat's Pajamas), like the Cool Cat from SU, and I may buy a few more cause they are sooooooooooo cute. Check out the catalogs from these companies, you will just LOVE their selection of stamps, and the cost isn't bad at all : )

In addition to the stamps I finally bought some cling mount, and have unmounted the new stamps I bought already (it is amazing how much room you save), also bought the Kia scissors, and yes, I finally bought a Scor Pal. Bought some special staz on cleaner (that ink staz on the stamp and I can't get it off : ), a paper piercing kit (needles, stencil, pad), a new brass stencil, and my best "bargain" was a new set of Niji Pearlescent Watercolor paints, 21 colors, are you ready for this, for $5.95, I am NOT kidding you, and I have already tried them, they are great, as good if not better then the Twinking H20's, though you do not get as much paint you really don't need that much.

Oh, I also bought some new glitter gel pens, realllllly cool, two in a pack for $3.00, an envelope template (for the 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 sized cards), and some blending sticks. That about sums up what I purchased, thankfully I had some B'day money to spend, and now I will have to wait till next year to go that crazy again : )

Now, I am off to put more of my things away, unmount more stamps (and maybe even catalog and organize the ones I have already put into CD cases), is there EVER enough time? Tomorrow is going to be busy, trying out the new stamps and doing laundry and helping a friend who is running for San Jose City Council.

Hope you had a wonderful Saturday, and here is to an even better Sunday! Happy stamping all : )