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Post by merry27 on Dec 29, 2022 15:51:23 GMT
I’m looking for some Heidi Swapp type stamps or something similar to the Honey & Spice or Blue Skies alphabet. How do you find anything on Aliexpress? I’m finding it confusing. Thanks for any tips!
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Post by scrappypeanut on Dec 29, 2022 17:11:40 GMT
Honestly, I have NOT found a seller that makes good stamps. Most are acrylic and do not stamp well. I stopped ordering stamps from Ali (waste of money), but I would love to find a solid seller who does do decent stamps, so I will be watching this thread. I have ordered a stamp from this seller on amazon (was part of a set) and the stamps are wonderful (not flimsy, stamp amazing, etc) www.amazon.com/s?k=SCDMmimi&ref=bl_dp_s_web_0 |
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Post by peachiceteas on Dec 29, 2022 18:45:50 GMT
Ditto scrappypeanut - I've never found any of them to be good enough to stand the test of time in my stash. However, you need to do a bit of digging to find the good sellers. Searching keywords such as 'acrylic stamps', 'stamps for cardmaking', 'stamps for crafting' will bring up some listings. Click on a few you like the look of and browse the sellers other items. |
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Post by merry27 on Dec 29, 2022 18:48:17 GMT
Thank you both for the feedback!
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Post by pinklady on Dec 29, 2022 19:09:48 GMT
I totally agree, the stamps from AliExpress are not good quality. It's really a waste of money. Now dies and gems, those are both well worth the money on AE.
Searching is extremely difficult on AE. I mainly search for "new cutting dies" and start from there and go down the rabbit hole looking at what the seller offers.
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Post by slicksister on Dec 30, 2022 2:33:21 GMT
Begin your search on YouTube. Do a search for "AliExpress stamp haul" or something like that. Many of the gals (mostly gals) will tell you how they stamp and provide links for you. Then you can take it from there. I don't buy stamps from Ali either but I can't tell you how many dies, charms, flatbacks, ribbon, tulle, and, and and I've purchased. LOL I almost always start with YouTube.
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Post by Embri on Dec 30, 2022 2:48:41 GMT
I've also had very mixed results with stamps from AliExpress. They're often a bit wrong when it comes to size or matching coordinating dies, sometimes they have bubbles flawing the image. I haven't had any actual stamping issues - I use hybrid black ink specifically for acrylic stamps - but I have gotten a set that wasn't cured properly and was noxious smelling. Between that and the overall cost of stamps going up a fair bit since pre-COVID, I've passed on almost every one. Dies, on the other hand, are still a fantastic deal. For searching, go here: www.pricearchive.org/and put in "clear stamp" or "stamp scrapbooking" + whatever other keyword you want, like "alphabet" |
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