Comparing Echo Park to Stampin’ Up! Price/Quality/Packaging

[@lisamorgan834]

Thank you for the honest review. I do like that you looked at all the categories. Storage is an interesting thing Since I have both SU and other brands, finding a storage solution that works for all the things is my issue.

[@CraftDiva45]

It seems to be a challenge for most of us crafters. I’m all about organization but also don’t want to break the bank on storage!

[@redhotscrapper]

Very nice video both Echo Park and Stamping Up making quality products just in different price ranges.

[@CraftDiva45]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@kathyk8310]

Thanks for the comparison. Echo park is my second favorite for designer paper only because SU color coordinates. The quality is great on both. If i buy designer paper at local stores, I end up giving so much away. I also find most 12x12 packs are designed foe large (scrapbook) projects and not easily used on card making.

[@CraftDiva45]

Agree! That’s what I like how EP offeres 12x12 and 6x6- perfect for any papercrafting!

[@pattyh2410]

Good comparison. I can't justify paying Stampin Up prices for stamps and dies. These are items that have a shelf life, meaning I won't keep them forever. Thanks.

[@CraftDiva45]

Thanks so much for watching! 😁I just love this hobby so much but definitely need to be conscious on how and what I spend my money on. I’m looking forward to EchoParks next warehouse sale, the quality and price is fantastic!

[@kmwwrench]

I do separate my dies and store them on magnetic sheets. For that I use the magnetic furnace vent covers from Home Depot and cut them to the size I need. Much cheaper than the sheets made specifically for crafters. I do not put my stamp sets into unique packaging unless the original packaging is damaged. I just leave them in the original cellophane envelope. Works fine for me. I have quite a few Echo Park stamps and dies and I have never had any quality issues with them. To me, Stampin' Up products are overpriced. I would never spend $46 for a stamp and die set unless it was gigantic.

[@CraftDiva45]

Thanks for the tip on the magnetic sheets, I’ll have to get some from Home Depot!

[@Trish-CraftingWhimsy]

Hello nice comparison video. Love how you described your steps and honestly reviewed your progress! As a SU demonstrator I’ve started buying Echo Park and Tim Holtz stamps and have found they really just as nice as Stampin Up sets. However, anything from China is usually poor quality that looks distressed no matter how you stamp. Happy crafting! ✂️🩷📎 Trish

[@CraftDiva45]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@raehenderson]

Stampin'Up's business model is unique to the industry, so not really a fair comparison in price. Are they higher? Yes. But consider customers will be able to get a 10% discount at some point, plus demonstrators receive a commission on their sales, plus the better packaging. It all factors in to the retail price. For the Misti by My Sweet Petunia, the best solution is the sticky mat made by Waffle Flower. I first tried the sticky mats made by Misti but they slid around a bit. Tried the sticky mat by Waffle Flower and its a game changer. It totally fills in the Misti and does not move. I even leave it in for rubber stamps and have no issues. Magnets can allow paper movement and ruin a project. I left SU in June and havent looked back LOL.

[@CraftDiva45]

Thanks so much for the tip! I’ll have to look into the sticky mat. 😊

[@reginavandyke781]

Thank you for a very informative video!

[@CraftDiva45]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@stampinndahood]

Great comparisons, however, the Misti does have a foam insert. You can't beat it for perfect placement on a die shape for production. Amazon has the perfect magnets with envelope and fit in the SU case.

[@CraftDiva45]

Thanks for the tip, I’ll have to check that out!

[@sharonsienaski6919]

Good video! What is the brand/ where did you buy the metal table covering? Thank you.

[@CraftDiva45]

I got my cover from Dollar General. It’s called Magic Cover Shelf- they have lots of designs.

[@rhonies9229]

Were the Echo Park acrylic or photopolymer? Some of the EP stamps are acrylic and not sure they are labeled correctly. Their photopolymer is a lesser quality. The stiffness of EP may be explained based on how they are made. I don't like having to cut the dies apart and I have hurt myself with the sharp edges. I agree having to figure out a storage solution is an added step/cost. There are other companies that I have bought and have been happier with. Thank you for the comparison.

[@CraftDiva45]

The ones I showed were labeled photopolymer. I’m assuming they were labeled correctly. Thanks so much for watching! 😁

[@nieldks]

Where did you buy the magnetic sheets?

[@CraftDiva45]

Mine are from old CTMH stamps/thin-cut sets. However, tons of places online carry them.

[@sweetsarah9702]

Did I miss the comparison of the dies from SU? Someone tell me where to look on the video.

[@CraftDiva45]

I didn’t demo the dies from SU in this video, just explained that SU come separate and in their own envelope vs EP being connected.

[@ChelleStamps]

I'm a Stampin' Up! hobby demo, and I would totally buy Echo Park if they are photopolymer. Acrylic are ok, but it depends on who you get them from. I will not buy silicone stamps. They are trash. I hate having to take my dies apart. Hate it. But........if the price is good and I love it, I will. 😊

[@CraftDiva45]

The ones I demoed were listed as photopolymer on the EP package. I agree, I have not had luck with acrylic stamps unless they were an acrylic photopolymer hybrid.

[@ScrappingNurse]

The coffee stamp you did using the Misti probably wasn’t as good because your paper was hanging out and wasn’t level etc. I highly recommend a sticky mat in the Misti-any brand. I have never been successful just using a block - just not that brave!

[@CraftDiva45]

I almost thought that’s why the Misti didn’t work as well. I’ll have to look into investing into a sticky mat.

[@sidneykoepp3655]

Ty

[@CraftDiva45]

Thanks for watching! 😄

[@AKgalStamps-Donnamarshall]

There are quite a few great stamping companies. Echo Park, Honey Bee, My Favorite Things. I’m a Stampin Up demo and feel they are all comparable. Not a fan of Amazon. There stamp sets and dies work horribly. Stamps don’t impress well and are flimsy. Price points to me are similar, but with Stampin Up if you go through a local demo, they are there to help you with your purchases. Good comparisons. Also…where are the products manufactured? US, China, Thailand? They all have unrecycleable items. I like the boxes for storage.

[@CraftDiva45]

Thanks for the tip on Honey Bee & My Favorite Things, I’ll have to try them out!

[@karenpiermarini3628]

SU dies aren’t made in the USA and neither are their punches.

[@AKgalStamps-Donnamarshall]

@@karenpiermarini3628 their dies are made in Germany but the stamps, paper and ink are made in the US.

[@caroleparias6197]

I don’t like the stamping up packaging, more unnecessary bulk and plastic-bad for the environment. Plus it makes their stamp sets more expensive

[@CraftDiva45]

All the better reason to try other companies and be on the lookout for storage solutions!

[@faithtester2217]

Re storage. You could just go to a thift store, buy a boxed dvd. Throw away the dvd and use the case for storage. You may even have an old dvd somewhere at home lol.

[@CraftDiva45]

Creative idea!

[@kathyweber3730]

Where did you buy the magnetic sheets?

[@CraftDiva45]

Mine were leftover from CTMH. However, someone commented that they buy magnetic furnace vent covers from Home Depot and cut them to size.