I love my Stamparatus! I chose it after doing a LOT of research, watching comparison videos of the different options. It won out over the others because of the features and the price. It comes with a learning curve, though. I was initially frustrated with it and wanted to give it the old heave-ho, but others also struggled with these things and posted videos with solutions. If you struggle with these things, hopefully these tips will help. Struggle 1) You can't always butt the corner of your paper into the corner of the platform, to help ensure solid placement when restamping, because it doesn't stamp well near the hinges. (Ask me how I know.😃) I tried moving the paper away from the edges and relying on the magnets to hold the paper in the exact same place, but if your stamps are newer and therefore stickier, the paper moves despite the magnets (as seen in the video). Brandy did a great job getting her paper back exactly where she wanted, but not all of us are as fortunate and need some help. The work around I do instead is use double-sided sticky grid sheets. Ideally, you shouldn't have to create a work around, but those are a charm. Reuseable loads of times and a complete game changer for me! Struggle 2) The hinges are pretty loose. They kind of have to be, to allow for the options they provide in moving the plates up and down, or flipping them around, but I struggled with precise restamping to get a better image because the plate moves around due to that looseness. It was never off by much, but when you are dealing with fine lines and such, it doesn't have to be off by much to make it look blurry and awful. But there's an easy, free hack for that, too!! I just pull the plate tight when I am moving it down to stamp. That keeps it from wiggling around and potentially being off. Sounds like a pain, but I quickly got in the habit of doing that and it's made a HUGE difference. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Stamparatus now. I was ready to give up on it till I did those tricks. I recently bought the new deluxe foam insert with the grid so the sticky grid sticks better now, too. I'd much rather do that than fork out the $$$ for the super expensive competition. Plus I do love all the options with the Stamparatus. Sharing this not as a complaint, but to provide easy solutions to others who may encounter the same issues. (I'm not a Stampin' Up seller, I should add...I bought this platform only after a lot of research.)
I’m not sure if anyone else mentioned it, this makes stamping much easier for some of us older stampers. Once you position it you don’t have to watch for shaky hands, as you showed you can easily restamp if it needs it and it doesn’t take a lot of pressure so doing multiple cards isn’t as tiring. Thank you for all your videos.
Wasn't able to watch this LIVE last night but I was able to watch today at lunchtime. LOVE-LOVE-LOVE these techniques. Thank you for the demonstration.
Thank you so much for sharing the Stamparatus! I love mine too because I create multiple cards for various events including Christmas. The stamparatus makes it easy to create "identical" cards when I am making my 75-100 Christmas cards yearly! 💕 🇨🇦 Every card is identical; each shape is in the same spot, making it very easy to complete each stamping part of the card 😘
Impressive, you make stamping look easy & fun to do........ definitely learned a new tip with the silicone Matt & Mirroring, plus the deluxe foam grid Matt....... Thanks for always being happy with lots of motivation.......I learn sooo much from your video’s and appreciate all the Happy Mail you send to me........StayBlessed 👍🏻💕🐾🌹
I'm so happy Stampin Up has come out with this tool. The L-shaped tool with the clear window sheet way of lining up stamps (to restamp) was not alway easy to use. Thank you for showing all the ways to use this tool. It's a must have tool...I use it all the time and your video has made me realize that I could be using it in ways I didn't know I could do! Love your videos, Brandy!!
As a fairly new stamper, I didn't think I would have a need for the stamparatus. But my demonstrator urged me to get one and I use it almost with every card.
Thank you Brandy for your video and showing your tricks and techniques. I watched it on the replay because I’ve been working and very busy this week. Thanks again. I have to get myself a Stamperatus. 😊
OMG This tool is amazing. I am still stamping with clear blocks which is hard sometimes with the two step stamping. Really loved how you could take the Stamperatus plate of and move it down a notch to stamp under the happy word. The mirror stamping is amazing. Would love one of these with my craft supplies.🙂
I do not own a STAMPARATUS but the open sides are a genius idea, It would be so very easy to stamp on a family news letter and personalize it. Brilliant breakdown of all the advantages of buying one.🇨🇦. (Mary)
I have 4 stamp positioners and haven’t used them. So I decided i didn’t need the stamparatus even though my friend raves about hers. I decided I need this one after all. I just ordered so I need to wait until next month to order. It is great that you had input into this tool. Sometimes when non-stamper’s design tools for the stamping community they don’t translate to user friendly tools for stampers.
Hi Brandy. I loved your demonstration ... and I have had mine for a couple of years now. They are also good for repetitive stamping. I love to stamp the flaps of my Christmas card envelopes. So I can position my stamp right where I want it, stamp and repeat until all my envelopes are done. I love my stamparatus and wouldn't be without it. ♥️ Thanks so much. ♥️😊
That's the first time I've seen the mirror technique done on the stamparatus. Was trying to figure out at first, why you were stamping on your silicone craft sheet. Now I know why! That is a great technique! Kathy Varga
I have about 4 other bands of stamp positioners and I’ve never used them. So I decided I didn’t need the stamparatus even though my friend raves about hers. After your video I think I need this one! I like all three ideas you showed, especially the step up (happy, happy, happy birthday). I just placed an order so I need to wait until next month. The waiting will be hard on me because I want to try these techniques!!! I is great that you had input for the design. When non-stampers design something it doesn’t always translate into user friendly tools for the stamping community.
Thank you for showing us the stamperatus. I love the different ways you can stamp a lot of cards to send out. If I don't win I am going to have to purchase one.
Great tips for Stamping Brandy. Can you maybe do a video on lining up dies with stamped images as I always seem to have an uneven line around mine. Punches are also tricky to line up sometimes. Thank you. Love your videos and cards. Xx
Hi Brandy, I'm getting sore hands and find it hard to grip blocks for my stamping. You once said that this Stamparatus was used in part designed for this. I would love to be entered into the group for the giveaway! Also, love the idea of using a block under the cover to ink it up and also the pad of grid paper instead of the foam. I really like the hinged stamping!!!
I enjoyed this review of the stamparatus. I don't use it enough but now see how beneficial it could be for making multiple cards. I have never tried to the mirroring technique and now I must. I have gotten the magnets close and then could never get them apart unless broken. Needless to say, I had to buy more. The tip for the washi tape is a great idea and I will try that. Thank you for sharing your creative ideas.
Guess I'm a little late but watched it after church and choir practice! Learned a lot. The hinged technique is especially cool. Hope to purchase a stamparatus at some point and try these techniques you have shown. Thank you!
Am watching each video and always learn something new. Using this tool makes stamping rise to another level. Thank you for clear instructions/demonstrations
The hinged stamping has me sold lol. I missed and watching replay lol I was marking catalog stamparatus is moving up in my wish list. It is a very handy tool I can see thank you for sharing.
I have been deciding to get the stamparatus since it first came out. I did not know how many ways it would be useful. The reverse stamping got me. This is will be put on my July order list for sure. Thank you for taking the time to show us how to us it.. Have a Butterfly Day!
Hello, merci beaucoup pour ce tuto d’utilisation sur le Stamparatus, je souhaite me l’acheter et je crois que votre vidéo m’a convaincue 😜😜. Kisses from France 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷, Stephanie
Hello Brandy, and a hello to Amanda, I love how you did the mirroring technique, I have done it with packaging plastic and sometimes it works and sometimes it don’t, I am going to do the way that you did, so thanks for all the good tips and tricks.
#Replay Brandy, THANKS so much for your awesome video. I've been wanting a stamparatus but was undecided. I love the hinge and mirror techniques. Can't wait for the next Creativate!
It makes me so happy to hear that this was helpful to you. There are so many ways to use this tool and the more you use it the more you'll understand it's uniqueness. Have a great day, Connie!
I tried the reverse stamping for the first time, it has always seemed a bit intimidating. It is so easy with a stamping platform! You have opened a new dimension of stamping for me!
Thank you for the video. Very informative. I love the hinged technique and can see using this a lot. Perfect for making rainbow greeting like you shared.
Wow, I Need one of those in my craft room! I Really Loved the mirror technique. SO COOL! 😀 Thank you so much for all of this Great information. Have a Blessed Day.
I love your informative video about the stamparatus, thank you. You have some great tips. I think the two hinged doors would be valuable. I have a smaller stamping platform but need a slightly larger one. I think this one would be great.
Another way I like to use the Stamperatus is to line up die cuts precisely. I make a die cut template by die cutting shapes that also have a coordinating stamp for a set. I keep that template in the stamp set case. I die cut shape/s for my project and set aside. Lay a piece of scrap paper on the base plate. Place the stamp to be stamped on the stamping plate. Stamp on the scrap paper. Grab your template and arrange it on the stamped image (on the scrap paper) until you get it exactly where you want it. Hold with magnets. Place your die cut image in the empty space of the template. Ink up stamp and stamp. If you need multiples of that shape, remove the image after stamping. Stamp another one and another . . . I sometimes will use this procedure for stamping a single die cut. I would rather do this than the traditional method of stamping the image and THEN die cutting. You have so much more control. Put your template back in the stamp case to use another time.
Your videos are always full of wonderful tips and information. My husband lets me pick out my own Christmas present so this will definitely be on my wish list for this Christmas 😉 If not before lol. Take care!
Thank you so much for this video. I just started stamping up before Christmas and I am trying to decide on the best products to buy first. I really do like this product now that I’ve seen all that it can do to help me create. I really Love All of your videos. Thank you again.
Brandy, I thought I knew pretty much everything about the Stamparatus, but you showed me some things I DIDN'T know! It just goes to show that no matter how long you've been stamping, there are always new things to learn. Thanks for sharing!
Omg. Loved this video. It was so helpful. I never really understood all the different things you could do with this. I'm definitely putting this on my wish list.
I love my Stamparatus! I chose it after doing a LOT of research, watching comparison videos of the different options. It won out over the others because of the features and the price. It comes with a learning curve, though. I was initially frustrated with it and wanted to give it the old heave-ho, but others also struggled with these things and posted videos with solutions. If you struggle with these things, hopefully these tips will help. Struggle 1) You can't always butt the corner of your paper into the corner of the platform, to help ensure solid placement when restamping, because it doesn't stamp well near the hinges. (Ask me how I know.😃) I tried moving the paper away from the edges and relying on the magnets to hold the paper in the exact same place, but if your stamps are newer and therefore stickier, the paper moves despite the magnets (as seen in the video). Brandy did a great job getting her paper back exactly where she wanted, but not all of us are as fortunate and need some help. The work around I do instead is use double-sided sticky grid sheets. Ideally, you shouldn't have to create a work around, but those are a charm. Reuseable loads of times and a complete game changer for me! Struggle 2) The hinges are pretty loose. They kind of have to be, to allow for the options they provide in moving the plates up and down, or flipping them around, but I struggled with precise restamping to get a better image because the plate moves around due to that looseness. It was never off by much, but when you are dealing with fine lines and such, it doesn't have to be off by much to make it look blurry and awful. But there's an easy, free hack for that, too!! I just pull the plate tight when I am moving it down to stamp. That keeps it from wiggling around and potentially being off. Sounds like a pain, but I quickly got in the habit of doing that and it's made a HUGE difference. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Stamparatus now. I was ready to give up on it till I did those tricks. I recently bought the new deluxe foam insert with the grid so the sticky grid sticks better now, too. I'd much rather do that than fork out the $$$ for the super expensive competition. Plus I do love all the options with the Stamparatus. Sharing this not as a complaint, but to provide easy solutions to others who may encounter the same issues. (I'm not a Stampin' Up seller, I should add...I bought this platform only after a lot of research.)
I’m not sure if anyone else mentioned it, this makes stamping much easier for some of us older stampers. Once you position it you don’t have to watch for shaky hands, as you showed you can easily restamp if it needs it and it doesn’t take a lot of pressure so doing multiple cards isn’t as tiring. Thank you for all your videos.
Watching this in a replay, and I've learned so much! I really like the "HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY" technique!
Wasn't able to watch this LIVE last night but I was able to watch today at lunchtime. LOVE-LOVE-LOVE these techniques. Thank you for the demonstration.
Love how simple this is to use
Love the hinged idea and your Happy Happy Birthday card. What a clean and professional look. - Jen Ho -
Thank you so much for sharing the Stamparatus! I love mine too because I create multiple cards for various events including Christmas. The stamparatus makes it easy to create "identical" cards when I am making my 75-100 Christmas cards yearly! 💕 🇨🇦 Every card is identical; each shape is in the same spot, making it very easy to complete each stamping part of the card 😘
Impressive, you make stamping look easy & fun to do........ definitely learned a new tip with the silicone Matt & Mirroring, plus the deluxe foam grid Matt.......
Thanks for always being happy with lots of motivation.......I learn sooo much from your video’s and appreciate all the Happy Mail you send to me........StayBlessed
👍🏻💕🐾🌹
I'm so happy Stampin Up has come out with this tool. The L-shaped tool with the clear window sheet way of lining up stamps (to restamp) was not alway easy to use. Thank you for showing all the ways to use this tool. It's a must have tool...I use it all the time and your video has made me realize that I could be using it in ways I didn't know I could do! Love your videos, Brandy!!
I really like how you did the happy, happy, happy birthday! 😊
As a fairly new stamper, I didn't think I would have a need for the stamparatus. But my demonstrator urged me to get one and I use it almost with every card.
Thank you Brandy for your video and showing your tricks and techniques. I watched it on the replay because I’ve been working and very busy this week. Thanks again. I have to get myself a Stamperatus. 😊
Your techniques are on par. The Stamparatus seems like a necessary tool. Thank you for all the tips.
OMG This tool is amazing. I am still stamping with clear blocks which is hard sometimes with the two step stamping. Really loved how you could take the Stamperatus plate of and move it down a notch to stamp under the happy word. The mirror stamping is amazing. Would love one of these with my craft supplies.🙂
I do not own a STAMPARATUS but the open sides are a genius idea, It would be so very easy to stamp on a family news letter and personalize it. Brilliant breakdown of all the advantages of buying one.🇨🇦. (Mary)
I have 4 stamp positioners and haven’t used them. So I decided i didn’t need the stamparatus even though my friend raves about hers. I decided I need this one after all. I just ordered so I need to wait until next month to order. It is great that you had input into this tool. Sometimes when non-stamper’s design tools for the stamping community they don’t translate to user friendly tools for stampers.
I am amazed with the mirror effect on the stamparitus.
Hi Brandy. I loved your demonstration ... and I have had mine for a couple of years now. They are also good for repetitive stamping. I love to stamp the flaps of my Christmas card envelopes. So I can position my stamp right where I want it, stamp and repeat until all my envelopes are done. I love my stamparatus and wouldn't be without it. ♥️
Thanks so much. ♥️😊
Susan and I loved all your techniques with the Stamparatus in your beginners series 2
I have two MISTIs and now I want a Stamparatus. I like the repositioning on the hinges.
I didn't think I needed another stamper but I have changed my mind..it seems this precise stamper is exactly what I have been looking for!!
That's the first time I've seen the mirror technique done on the stamparatus. Was trying to figure out at first, why you were stamping on your silicone craft sheet. Now I know why! That is a great technique! Kathy Varga
Sorry I missed your live presentation. I like the Stamparatus... thank you for the tips, especially the mirroring technique. See you again soon.
I have about 4 other bands of stamp positioners and I’ve never used them. So I decided I didn’t need the stamparatus even though my friend raves about hers. After your video I think I need this one! I like all three ideas you showed, especially the step up (happy, happy, happy birthday). I just placed an order so I need to wait until next month. The waiting will be hard on me because I want to try these techniques!!! I is great that you had input for the design. When non-stampers design something it doesn’t always translate into user friendly tools for the stamping community.
Thank you, thank you Brandy!! Great tips, but my favourite is definitely "Mirroring", sensational
Thanks for the mirroring technique how-to...awesome idea and tip! Having 4 sides total with the 2 plates certainly does make this a must-have tool!
Thank you for showing us the stamperatus. I love the different ways you can stamp a lot of cards to send out. If I don't win I am going to have to purchase one.
Great tips for Stamping Brandy. Can you maybe do a video on lining up dies with stamped images as I always seem to have an uneven line around mine. Punches are also tricky to line up sometimes. Thank you. Love your videos and cards. Xx
Hi Brandy, I'm getting sore hands and find it hard to grip blocks for my stamping. You once said that this Stamparatus was used in part designed for this. I would love to be entered into the group for the giveaway! Also, love the idea of using a block under the cover to ink it up and also the pad of grid paper instead of the foam. I really like the hinged stamping!!!
What a fabulous tool for us crafter who have tremors! Thank you for the very informative video.
Thank you Brandy for another Great beginner series.Learned a few new techniques, especially the mirror technique. LOVE your entire beginner series.
I enjoyed this review of the stamparatus. I don't use it enough but now see how beneficial it could be for making multiple cards. I have never tried to the mirroring technique and now I must. I have gotten the magnets close and then could never get them apart unless broken. Needless to say, I had to buy more. The tip for the washi tape is a great idea and I will try that.
Thank you for sharing your creative ideas.
I didn’t know there was such a thing as a Deluxe Foam Mat. I’ll be getting one next time I order. Thanks Brandy.
Wow, I have the Stamparatus and have barely used it because I’m a new card maker but this video has taught me a lot. Thank you so much.
I had never seen the mirror imaging done with this tool. Great tip!! Thanks.
Guess I'm a little late but watched it after church and choir practice! Learned a lot. The hinged technique is especially cool. Hope to purchase a stamparatus at some point and try these techniques you have shown. Thank you!
I love all the techniques shown in this video! I can really see using the mirror image, thanks for sharing!
Thank you for showing how to do reverse images! Loved it!
Hi Brandy; thank you for showing how to do the mirror image technique with the stamparatus.
Thank you for showing the mirror technique. I can see I’ll need a silicone mat, very versatile
love to learn new techniques using my Stampperatus!
Am watching each video and always learn something new. Using this tool makes stamping rise to another level. Thank you for clear instructions/demonstrations
The hinged stamping has me sold lol. I missed and watching replay lol I was marking catalog stamparatus is moving up in my wish list. It is a very handy tool I can see thank you for sharing.
I have been deciding to get the stamparatus since it first came out. I did not know how many ways it would be useful. The reverse stamping got me. This is will be put on my July order list for sure. Thank you for taking the time to show us how to us it.. Have a Butterfly Day!
To me this is the best stamping platform out there. Thank you for sharing 😊🤗
Hello, merci beaucoup pour ce tuto d’utilisation sur le Stamparatus, je souhaite me l’acheter et je crois que votre vidéo m’a convaincue 😜😜. Kisses from France 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷, Stephanie
Hello Brandy, and a hello to Amanda, I love how you did the mirroring technique, I have done it with packaging plastic and sometimes it works and sometimes it don’t, I am going to do the way that you did, so thanks for all the good tips and tricks.
#Replay Brandy, THANKS so much for your awesome video. I've been wanting a stamparatus but was undecided. I love the hinge and mirror techniques. Can't wait for the next Creativate!
Great tool! Now I know how its used! Thank you!!!
It makes me so happy to hear that this was helpful to you. There are so many ways to use this tool and the more you use it the more you'll understand it's uniqueness. Have a great day, Connie!
I tried the reverse stamping for the first time, it has always seemed a bit intimidating. It is so easy with a stamping platform! You have opened a new dimension of stamping for me!
Finally now I know how to the a mirror image. Thank you for sharing that was amazing!!!
This fun contraption would save my OCD sanity!!!
This is the first of me learning about the Stamparatus. Never knew it existed. Great video! Now I need to get one.
I just purchased the Stamperatus. Thank you so much for showing tips and tricks. Cannot wait to use it!
🙂This was the best! I don't have a stamparatus - but now I want one!! Thx!
Clever ideas. I did not realize all the extras. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing all these wonderful techniques, Brandy!
Brandy!!! I need a stamperatus! Awesome demonstration. Thanks for all you do
Love the mirroring technique. That was cool.
Sorry I missed the live video, I love this tool. Great video.
Wow the Stamparatus is quite the tool! Need to check it out!
Love the stamparatus and all that youcan do with it - tried the reverse stamping with Lovely As A Tree and it came out GREAT😀😀
I've never seen a stamparatus, but it looks great.
TFS! Love the 2 hinged covers.
I have one and I love it. I bought one for my sister, too.
Thank you for the video. Very informative. I love the hinged technique and can see using this a lot. Perfect for making rainbow greeting like you shared.
I bought this a couple of years ago but felt intimidated by it and have not used. Now want to give it shot. Thx Brandy for the tutorial
Thanks for the video! As a beginner it’s so important to learn from the experts!!
Would love to have one of these ☺️
Wow, I Need one of those in my craft room! I Really Loved the mirror technique. SO COOL! 😀 Thank you so much for all of this Great information. Have a Blessed Day.
I love the mirror technique!
I am a beginner and love 💕 love all your tutoring …. Merci ❤
Great Ideas, I will be watching this video over again and making notes
Great video, so informative! My favorite was the mirror technique, I can't wait to try that!
Thank you Brandy, i have another brand, but after seeing you using 4 different sides i will add to my list!
The hinged technique is absolutely amazing - what a clever design!
Another fabulous video, love the tree demo.
wow - just love these techniques, especially the mirror image!! Thanks
I love your informative video about the stamparatus, thank you. You have some great tips. I think the two hinged doors would be valuable. I have a smaller stamping platform but need a slightly larger one. I think this one would be great.
Love the idea of this platform. The mirror image demo was was an awesome trick. Thank you.
Thank you very much for going over all the uses and refreshing how to use this wonderful tool
Ooohhh!! I can’t wait to get one!! The one I have is really cheap and doesn’t work well! Thanks Brandi!!
Hi Thank you for helping us get cleaner stamping...🦋Blessings from NC
Another way I like to use the Stamperatus is to line up die cuts precisely. I make a die cut template by die cutting shapes that also have a coordinating stamp for a set. I keep that template in the stamp set case.
I die cut shape/s for my project and set aside.
Lay a piece of scrap paper on the base plate.
Place the stamp to be stamped on the stamping plate. Stamp on the scrap paper.
Grab your template and arrange it on the stamped image (on the scrap paper) until you get it exactly where you want it. Hold with magnets.
Place your die cut image in the empty space of the template.
Ink up stamp and stamp. If you need multiples of that shape, remove the image after stamping. Stamp another one and another . . .
I sometimes will use this procedure for stamping a single die cut. I would rather do this than the traditional method of stamping the image and THEN die cutting. You have so much more control.
Put your template back in the stamp case to use another time.
Thank you Brandy! I really loved this video and the techniques you showed!
Lots of ideas 😀. Thank you!
Your videos are always full of wonderful tips and information. My husband lets me pick out my own Christmas present so this will definitely be on my wish list for this Christmas 😉 If not before lol. Take care!
Hi Brandy thanks for sharing. Hugs from Maryland..
Thank you so much for this video. I just started stamping up before Christmas and I am trying to decide on the best products to buy first. I really do like this product now that I’ve seen all that it can do to help me create. I really Love All of your videos.
Thank you again.
I recently purchased one of these and yet to use it. Thankyou Brandy for showing us how to use one.
Wow what a great tutorial . After your demo I think I need one .
Loved the mirroring technique. Thank you for sharing
Brandy, I thought I knew pretty much everything about the Stamparatus, but you showed me some things I DIDN'T know! It just goes to show that no matter how long you've been stamping, there are always new things to learn. Thanks for sharing!
Great tool! Love the techniques you showed!
Love stamping, and really enjoy your techniques. Thank you.
Great tool. I love the various things it does. Very well designed.
Great video Brandy. I really liked the mirroring. It was a different technique. Thanks for sharing
Omg. Loved this video. It was so helpful. I never really understood all the different things you could do with this. I'm definitely putting this on my wish list.
As a newbie i love your videos!!!!
Thank You Brandy for sharing I really liked the hinge stamping and mirror image techniques! 💕
Loved the demo-I had never seen the mirror technique-looks like fun-will try this
Enjoyed your video tonight! Thank you. You are very enjoyable and informative.