PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 29, 2024 2:40:55 GMT
Please consider this scenario: You want a particular image - for example, a scarecrow - (ETA: to use on layouts) that is available as a die (individual with multiple pieces) & stamp (in a set with other images). However, you decide to purchase only one (e.g. since a scarecrow is seasonal & wouldn't be used regularly, cost, or any reason). If both options are the same image/size/price/etc., would you choose dies or stamps? TIA.
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Post by pantsonfire on Oct 29, 2024 2:54:16 GMT
Stamp. Hands down because I have a stamping platform and can easily line everything up and stamp them color or use colored ink. It is time consuming to cut each piece and paper piece together with glue.
Plus I feel a stamp would give me more options.
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Post by cycworker on Oct 29, 2024 6:40:01 GMT
Stamps. But I'd be even happier if I had a die to cut it out.
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Oct 29, 2024 8:40:15 GMT
Stamp. Hands down because I have a stamping platform and can easily line everything up and stamp them color or use colored ink. Yep, this for me too. I've never been into paper piecing things together so a die doesn't appeal to me, I'd much rather stamp. |
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Post by melanell on Oct 29, 2024 10:53:48 GMT
I don't even use a die cutting machine/system of any kind, so definitely the stamp for me.
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Post by kimba on Oct 29, 2024 12:13:34 GMT
I have a die cutting machine and I rarely rarely use it. Now I pull stamps out all the time and use.
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Post by Linda on Oct 29, 2024 12:22:56 GMT
Stamps. But I'd be even happier if I had a die to cut it out. yes - this |
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Post by peacentral on Oct 29, 2024 13:11:56 GMT
For something like this a stamp. I use the die machine for only easy things circles, rectangle. I use the Cameo for hard shapes and for trace and cutting the stamps. I don't do too good with the die machine for cutting lots of small pieces.
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Post by hoopsfn on Oct 29, 2024 13:45:29 GMT
A stamp seems to be the easiest option. And probably less expensive. And you may be able to use some of the other images that come with the stamp set.
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Post by amysolovay on Oct 29, 2024 13:52:00 GMT
I voted for stamps, too.
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Post by pocketaddict on Oct 29, 2024 15:02:30 GMT
this is so hard! I think it depends on what I need it for. card making - die (though more likely I'd find the best free image online, size it to what I want, and cut on my silhouette). memorykeeping - stamp.
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 29, 2024 22:50:40 GMT
... I think it depends on what I need it for. ... I edited the OP to add this information to the scenario: (ETA: to use on layouts). |
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Post by kitbop on Oct 29, 2024 23:28:36 GMT
I'm in the minority. I love stamps, but colouring and fussy cutting is just as labour intensive...and often not as "perfect" looking... as a pieced together die cut. I also like the dimension of the pieced die cut. If a stamp came out as a fully coloured image, I'd choose stamps! And I won't give up my stamps either, but you are making me choose  |
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Post by artisticscrapper on Oct 30, 2024 3:09:05 GMT
It depends on what I’m making. I like both but I voted for stamps. More variety for me. And yes, I do cut out my stamps with the matching dies. Not a fan of fussy cutting.
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 30, 2024 20:13:41 GMT
... I have a stamping platform and can easily line everything up ... IMHO they are game changers (& certainly make stamps even more appealing than they were pre-platforms)! |
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Post by 0612 on Oct 30, 2024 21:59:18 GMT
Stamps only because I have a brother scan and cut.
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 31, 2024 4:16:22 GMT
... It is time consuming to cut each piece and paper piece together with glue. ... Agreed, especially when pieces are tiny & tweezers are necessary! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 1, 2024 0:53:56 GMT
Stamps. But I'd be even happier if I had a die to cut it out. Same, since I don't detail/fussy cut. |
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Post by Ryann on Nov 2, 2024 1:31:04 GMT
I don't enjoy coloring, so I would choose a die. Recently I've being doing a lot of die cutting and have found that I really enjoy playing with them.
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 2, 2024 4:22:30 GMT
... I've never been into paper piecing things together so a die doesn't appeal to me ... Perfect description: Dies with multiple pieces requiring time-consuming assembly are a modern version of paper piecing. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 3, 2024 8:17:05 GMT
I don't even use a die cutting machine/system of any kind, so definitely the stamp for me. It certainly makes this an easy decision! |
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Post by quinmm14 on Nov 3, 2024 15:14:54 GMT
I chose dies, I have a brother Scan N Cut, so I have taken a photo of the image on the package and scanned it, then used the die to cut it out. I've tried to scan the package but it wasn't as easy as using an image. If I recall correctly, it's been a while since I've even used my machine. And it may have been the Cameo?
It's kind of a cheat, but in a pinch it works.
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 3, 2024 20:40:10 GMT
... I don't do too good with the die machine for cutting lots of small pieces. I also find it fiddly to keep up with & use numerous small dies! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 4, 2024 4:32:10 GMT
... And you may be able to use some of the other images that come with the stamp set. Definitely a plus, if you like most of the other images in the set! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 4, 2024 20:43:59 GMT
I love stamps, but colouring and fussy cutting is just as labour intensive...and often not as "perfect" looking... as a pieced together die cut. I also like the dimension of the pieced die cut. ... I agree both options require time & effort, so the decision (in this scenario, where the cost of dies/stamps is equal) ultimately comes down to preferred results - either inherently imperfect/flat of stamping/coloring/fussy cutting (if a coordinating outline die is not available) or uniform/dimensional from die cutting/paper piecing. |
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Post by grammadee on Nov 5, 2024 4:42:54 GMT
I am terrible at colouring, so I have to say I prefer the dies. I will sometimes add details like eyes with a pen rather than fuss around with tiny little dots, but I find layering much less stressful than shading. Now, if i had a third choice of layered stencils, I might be tempted to go that way...
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 5, 2024 7:08:21 GMT
... Not a fan of fussy cutting. Same! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 5, 2024 22:35:28 GMT
Stamps only because I have a brother scan and cut. It makes this decision an easy one. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 5, 2024 23:18:51 GMT
I don't enjoy coloring ... I enjoy basic coloring with colored pencils or art crayons as watercolors on rare occasions that I choose to color an image for a layout but, as a scrapbooker who merely incorporates stamping into scrapping, am not interested in investing time to master the art of it for more polished/professional results. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 5, 2024 23:23:58 GMT
... Recently I've being doing a lot of die cutting and have found that I really enjoy playing with them. Like you, I enjoy/frequently use metal dies (mostly alphas, numbers, labels, tabs, nesting shapes, etc.). |
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