You will have MUCH better results if you condition your stamps before using....several methods available but I usually rub a new stamp on the back side of my arm (elbow area) rub till the stamp loses its glossy sheen.....it will actually stamp better if it looks kinda dirty/cloudy. This allows the ink to stick to the stamp better. This trick is from back in my Close To My Heart Days. The biggest game changer for my stamping was buying a MISTI Most Incredible Stamping Tool Invented - HUGE stamping LIFE CHANGER

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Oh I will have to try that. Very good tip! Where can I find a Misti?

@bucsr.6106

Жыл бұрын

@@LindaMagruderArt dont buy a Misti. Research and buy another brand that is less expensive.

@joycepedercini3841

Жыл бұрын

I was told to wash the stamps with a little bit of soapy water

@roxanneberbec

Жыл бұрын

Also, if you don't have a stamping platform, at least use a thin foam under the paper so it has a little "give", allowing for a better impression.

@DeeLuquetteFamularo

Жыл бұрын

Using a foam stamping mat will ensure a crisp, clean impression the majority of the time. If you cannot locate one, use a sheet of thick craft foam, or even several thicknesses of newspaper, or a magazine under your paper that you're stamping onto. You need the "give" of that mat to allow the paper to give way enough to come up and meet the rubber or polymer stamp fully. It truly makes a world of difference in your results!

A stamping platform is a must for large images. I’m happy with my Temu stamps. I had to prep even my expensive stamps before the first use.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi there, thank you so much for stopping by . I will definitely be getting a stamping platform . .

@janinemaxwell4297

Жыл бұрын

I have been happy with all my stamps and die cuts from Temu. A lot of them are actually stampin up sets but a lot cheaper

Most important step clean your stamps before first time use to get the oily residue off it

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for the tip. Much appreciated. Thank you so much for stopping.

@momszycat4148

Жыл бұрын

I usually condition mine with embossing ink before using a new stamp also. Ty for your demo I've wondered about this company!

I have this dragonfly stamp and it stamped great. I used versa fine ink and then embossed it and used water colored pencils.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

So glad it worked for you. I did put a thin rubber matt underneath and got it to stamp evenly. Thank you so much for stopping by.

I have that dragonfly stamp from Temu as well. I “cleaned” my stamp first, I guess some call it conditioning, and it was pretty much perfect from the start. I also have a stamping platform that I use for bigger stamps, so that could’ve been part of it too. Honestly, I’ve been pretty happy with all the stamps I’ve gotten from Temu, but I find cleaning the stamp first is beneficial for any stamp I’ve bought regardless of where I’ve gotten it or how much I’ve spent on it.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi CreativelyMe1970. Thank you for the tip. Thank you so much for watching.

try putting more ink on your pad and put some foam under your paper. For big stamps you need to “walk your fingers” on all areas and maybe use a Misti type tool so you can repeat the ink on your stamp. It also helps to wash the stamps before you use it.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Rita, Thank you so much for the tip. I really appreciate it. Thank you so much for stopping by.

I have Temu stamps and they work beautifully

Cute goodies Usually for me the larger stamps do better in a misty or Stamping tool. I have also used foam under the paper to allow the paper some give. Thanks Carla

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Carla, thank you so much for the tip. I will have to try that. Thank you so much for stopping by. It's so much appreciated ☺️.

@teresaluders1805

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Misti would give you a better image. I also use mouse pads too. Put under paper then stamp. More affordable too.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you fir the tip.i appreciate the feedback

@Pom88pom

Жыл бұрын

What’s a Misty?!!!!

@teresaluders1805

Жыл бұрын

@Pom88pom it's a stamping platform made out of acrylic. You open it like a book, place paper in bottom and stamp on top. KZread has a lot of tutorials you can check out.

Always condition your stamps first, and use a stamp positioner, such as a Misty or other. Great video!

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Iris for the tip. Much appreciated. I am an artist fist and a crafter second. I like to use stamps in my art Journals. I never encountered. this kind of trouble before. Thank you so much for stopping by!

@tinaleebear1

Жыл бұрын

These were 2 of the points I had. The third is why would you go to a new ink pad and not just reink the one you already have?

One other suggestion for the larger stamps. Lay the stamp on it's back (after having cleaned it per suggestions below), ink up the stamp and then lay your paper on top. Give the stamp a gentle back rub making sure your fingers make contact with all parts of the stamps. Makes it much easier. I prefer to use the regular size ink pad and add my ink in a downward movement vs taking the stamp to the ink. Hope that helps a little.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I will try that. Thank 😊 you for stopping by

I addition a Chuckie would help with applying more pressure.

I clean my new stamps to get residue off. Then I use stamping platform and always use a foam pad of some kind to help with pressure and I don’t have a problem with the Temu stamps

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for you tip. I did later use a thing rubber matt and got it to ink evenly. Thank you so much for stopping by.

I am very Happy with dies, cut perfecly and very cheap

It helps when you use clear stamps to put under paper a silicone mat , rubber stamps don't need extra padding.

All my stamps from Temu are good.....a Misti is a great help which I ordered from Temu as well for around $ 35.00.

@LindaMagruderArt

Ай бұрын

Hello, thank you so much for stopping. And for the tip. It is much appreciated.

I always stamp with cushioning under your sheet of paper, use sheets of scrap paper under your paper sheet or a wedge of copy paper, it does make a difference. X hope that helps

@LindaMagruderArt

10 ай бұрын

Hello, thank you for your tip.Much appreciated. Thank you for stopping by. and for commenting ❤️

Large stamps do require my Misty when I use them. I purchased the dragonfly stamp and the large leaf stamp and works with stamping platform.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hello there Thank you or the tip.I didn't realize this. Thank you for stopping by and for commenting

You need a MIsti or other stamping platform when stamping large stamps, especially if they are new stamps. Stamps usually always need to be seasoned, it sometimes takes 3 or 4 times stamping an image to get a good stamp. You simply can not do it with a stamp block because you will never be able to stamp in the same place without a stamping platform. Glad to know the stamps did ultimately end up stamping pretty well with the smaller stamps using a stamp block.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kim thank you ! I definitely will be getting a platform. Thank you for stopping by. I really appreciate your comment and the information. Have a great day.

Put some foam or something behind your paper helps the stamp give . Works good

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Carol 😊 I will give it a try. Thank you for stopping by

Just bought that multi design stamp set….thanks for showing its usage.👍

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Your so very welcome. Thank you so much for watching and for commenting ❤️

A stamp flatform may work well for these. Beautiful stamps. Thank you for sharing.❤

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the tip. And for stopping by 😊

Hi new stamps have a sheen on them , they just need cleaning off, and your stamp should stamp beautifully. Good luck. Lovely designs xx😁

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Lynn, thank you so much for the tip. I really appreciate it. Thank you for stopping by.🙂

I have bout tons of stamps and dies from temu and NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH ANY OF THEM

One moret thing, metal dies have gotten WAY more intricate since the Cuttlebug....you can try adding one or more cardstock shims to your sandwhich

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the tips .so much appreciated thank you so much for stopping by

I have that Dragonfly stamp and have no problem stamping with it. I did condition the stamp and use a stamping mat underneath. I bought a expensive stamp on line from a well known online crafting store and have problems with it. I conditioned it, used stamping pad. Just awful I inked it very well and always in the same spots it would skip. You never know. I also had good luck with Temu dies. Bought many stamps from Temu. So far I had good luck.

@LindaMagruderArt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for stopping by and for letting me know you had a good experience with Temu items. I need to try to condition mine. Have a wonderful day.

For the large stamps, mount them on the block and then lay flat. Take the ink pad to the stamp and move it all over multiple times.

Time spent in preparation is never wasted. Clean the stamp first, and stamp with a pad of paper or something spongy under your substrate so the stamp has something softer to work on. Cheap stamps can work but you need to take more care with them to get better results. Good luck, it is a lovely design and hopefully you can get better impressions are you use it more. Liz in the UK

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hello Liz thank you for the tips most appreciated. I will try that. Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a great day.

I have several stamps from Temu including the dragonfly one. I had the same issues but found that if I prepped the stamps first by cleaning with rubbing alcohol they worked much better.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Christine, thank you for the great tip. Thank you so much for stopping by. I really appreciate it.

for the longer narrower dies, try and keep them toward the edges of your big shot (or similar) where the most pressure is. and likely you will need to run it through twice. if it is wider and needs to be near the center of the plate, run it through once then turn the plate around, without moving or altering the die position, and run it through again so the die is embossed with different parts of the roller mechanism. if you find it is still not quite right, using a metal shim is the easiest fix. if you do not have a metal shim, then when turning the plate around to run it through the second time, put a folded piece of printer paper mostly in the center area of the plate over the die cut and run it through. i have a large 12" big shot that i use for apertures on card fronts that don't fit through the normal size machine and i definitely have to use a paper shim in the middle. honestly, all machines are different and you just need to find a quick and cheap fix to see how to improve the precision of your machine. folded copy paper or scrap paper that is at least the size of your die cut is the cheapest fix and usually is all you need for that little extra pressure. again, so many different ideas on how to make a better diecut image. i am fully confident that with a little practice, you will come to know what dies need the little extra help and what dies are just fine with the regular sandwich for your machine. as with my other comment, i feel that since the video has been out for a while, you have likely figured out all of this!

You need a stamping platform that way if it stamps like the first one did you can go back reink and stamp it in the exact same spot

I was stamping a few of my Temu stamps a few days ago. Using a sheet of craft foam works for me. I also have Tim Holtz stamping platform. And I use the foam with that too.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mary, yes I have tried the foam and I did get better results. Thank you for the tip. So much appreciated. Thank typu for stopping by. Have a great day..

Thanks for sharing! I have found that if I use a mouse pad under my stamp paper it stamps very well.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that sounds great I will have to try that. Thank you for stopping by.

I too, highly recommend a platform to stamp. The misti is very expensive but there are other alternatives. I have a different brand and it was about $30 Aus, so about $20 US

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi thank you so much for stopping by and for the tip it's much appreciated 😊 Have a great evening

I would suggest using a piece of waxed paper along with your cardstock and the shim when cutting your intricate dies. Wax paper, then cardstock, then shim. You pieces should release from the die better. Hope that helps. TFS

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the tip, and for stopping by. I will try that.

Hey, Linda have you tried using the bubblr wrap as a layer for the intricate dies? I found it added enough compression to make the cut better- give it a try

@LindaMagruderArt

14 күн бұрын

Hi Rebecca I will have to give that a try. Thank you so much for the tip. ❤️

I'm just checking out your channel for the first time and can I just make a suggestion....with the large stamps I find that you have to stand and lean over them to get an overall image. I have the same stamp with the same problem until I stood over it. Hope that helps. I know I'm months behind lol x

@LindaMagruderArt

11 ай бұрын

Hello thank you for stopping by. And thank you so much for the tip. It is much appreciated. Have a wonderful day

With the less expensive stamps you MUST rub your fingers over the stamp or use a lint free cloth. A Misty or stamp positioner works wonders. Once you invest in one you will wonder how you got along without it.

@janinemaxwell4297

Жыл бұрын

Agree I finally got a stamping platform and what a huge difference it makes. I ended up buying one for my sister as well

I would condition stamp first as mentioned previously. Also, if you use a stamp positioning tool (stamparatus or misty) you could restamp.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tips Carol! Thank you for stopping by.

You can buy a tool not sure what it’s called will find out but you use that to rub all over the stamp that way you get and even pressure it looks like a circle with a dome on top to hold onto

i've never conditioned my stamps (from any company) or put a foam mat underneath and have never had a problem with it stamping. whith small stamps on a block or larger stamps on a platform. the only difference i notice with the silicone stamps (cheaper stamps) is that as you ink it up, it doesn't look like it has good coverage over the image. but when you stamp it, you can see the ink spread along the image lines onto the paper for a full stamped image. i do notice that if you look really closely, the stamped lines look a tad blurry or rough which doesn't happen with the polymer stamps. but honestly, for regular stamping and coloring, the difference in the stamped lines is so minimal, not really even noticed by the average eye. for your troublesome dragon fly image, look at the stamp from the side when it is on the block. does it look like it is a little curved down or shallower in the area that it is not stamping? perhaps it got a little squished in the packaging by a smaller item pressing up against it. this happened to me once. i took it off the block and manipulated it in different ways (without actually fully bending it or ripping it) and it seemed to help a bit. i know now that it needs a little extra pressure in the spot that is not printing properly. so many reasons why this type of stamped image happens! and even more ways to fix it! its been a while since this video has been out and i hope you were able to get the stamp to work. it is a really nice image!

@LindaMagruderArt

11 ай бұрын

Hello Shery, thank you for stopping by ☺️. I have not stamped since this video. I still have the stamp but. I am more of a painter than a stamper. I appreciate all the tips. I will have to try it again soon. Have a great day.☺️

Clear stamps work better if you condition with cheap acrylic paint! Then the ink adheres better.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Shayla for the tip. Thank you so much for stopping by

@jillf24

19 күн бұрын

do you paint on the stamp? Can you explain this bc I am having a hard time with Temu stamps. wash it off?

What plate configuration did you use on the Cuttlebug for TEMU dies?

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi there I used what my directions in my booklet said. And I also used a magnetic pad by cuttlebug thank you so much for stopping by.

I use a white eraser to condition the stamp first.

You need to rub your fingers over new stamps to condition it. It has a film on it. Also a stamp positioned to stamp same image a few times to get a good impression.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Lynda, thank you so much for the tip. it is so much appreciated ☺️. Thank you for stopping by.

I have this stamp and use stamping platform works well

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Louise Thank you so much for the tip

For your dragonfly stamp try a self healing mat underneath it, you may find it turns out much better. ❤

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sherry, thank you for the tip I will try that. Thank you so much for stopping by.

I bet they are made in China. They are like the ones I got on WISH! Some work some not so much!

Maybe you needed to use a Schemes Because it's intricate or an extra sheet of paper

The dies lay it on your plate at an angle

Thank you for reviewing these items. I think ink and a roller would do better. Do you ever use them like that?

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Suzanne You're very welcome. I have never tried the roller, but I am going to. I finally did get it to ink really well . I changed my paper to smooth card stock. I am going to do an update video for it. Thank you for stopping by.

I have the dragonfly one as well and it does the same thing with mine, however I think it adds to beauty of it.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Penny ,Thank you so much for watching. I did finally get it to stamp evenly .I put a thin rubber matt underneath the paper. But I do think it does add to the stamp also when some does not stamp evenly too. I appreciate you stopping by.

@PennysCraftyCreations

Жыл бұрын

@@LindaMagruderArt that's good. Your welcome.

Need to use it with a stamping platform. Misty.

Also use your hands and massage the stamp while using upside down !.

Try upside down stamping on difficult stamps to catch the middle of those LARGE stamps!.. TFS 👍🏽

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Marie thank you for the great tip. I will have to try that. Thank you so much for stopping by

I got the stamp of the dragonfly and it did the same thing in the same spots.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Linda Thank you for letting me know, So sorry that did that. Thank you so much for stopping by, and for commenting!

I love the 3rd stamp set do you remember what it’s called

agree condition your stamps before using and use versafine for a better image x and a stamping platform perhaps

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Hayley thank you for the tip 😊 Thank you so much for stopping by It's so much appreciated ☺️

Good review

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Thank you for stopping by.

Thank you. How disappointing on the dragonfly stamp. I ordered it but my order hasn’t arrived yet.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Your very welcome. Thank you for stopping by. It is so much appreciated ☺️

Would you mind sharing which sandwich did you use with the Cuttlebug? I have the same machine, and I cannot get the dies to cut for me

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Sure I can do that I will post a pick on the community tab . Thank you so much for stopping by. It is so much appreciated ☺️ Pic is posted on community tab

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hello Joannie So sorry it take a while to get back to you I have the sandwich in this order B plate on bottom, then a magnetitic plate by cuttle bug, then my cardstock and die followed by plate A

@melissaklepser1166

Жыл бұрын

Looks like all the tips I was going to suggest have already been suggested. Prime stamp, stamping positioner, and mat underneath. They actually look pretty good.

@cnmjmm416

Жыл бұрын

@@LindaMagruderArt thank you very much Linda!

@virginiawatkins8255

Жыл бұрын

I have a Cuttlebug and I purchased dies from Temu, I have not had a problem, they cut fine. B and C with base

Hi I love your videos and I’m new to stamping I was wondering if it was worth buying a misty because I don’t make cards everyday

@LindaMagruderArt

7 ай бұрын

Hello Super-mario _guy I have made all my card without a Misty, but I have heard good things about using the Misty. If you want exact placement of your stamps the Misty is great tool for that.

You need a Misty to stamp that.

You had an air bubble under your stamp on leaf stamp right where it didn’t stamp. Make sure you don’t have air pockets under large stamps

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the tip Thamk upu so much for stopping by ☺️

Use versa fine ink.

An old pr inting might help baron getting the print evenly covered

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip. And for stopping by. 😀

Condition your stamp first. Just rub the heck out of it with your finger, palm or on your arm. Then if you don't want to get out your stamping platform use something underneath your card with some give. Like a sheet of fun foam or even a paper pad. You can also lay paper to stamp. Then use the flat of your hand to add pressure. I still prefer using some kind of pad underneath.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi TT thank you for the tip I will try that. I ma k e altered books and art journaling. Thank you so much for stopping by ☺️

Many of Temu stamps and dies are rip off of designs by Stamp designers in the US. Stamps are silicon and not as good as the legitimate designers stamps.

Any stamp should be conditioned before using, and a stamp as large as that dragonfly would surely stamp better using a stamp platform and multiple inkings.

@LindaMagruderArt

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tip. I am an artist first and crafter second. I only use the stamps in I journals. Thank you for stopping by.

It’s your ink pads

Agree with everyone you must clean off new stamps you might think about a misty.

@LindaMagruderArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by

Your new ink pad doesn't look new. A block is not the best method for the big stamps