How To Stamp | Stamping Tips And Tricks!

[@simon.hurley]

Hi friends! I hope you enjoyed the video... Leave a comment letting me know your favorite tips for getting great stamped images... I would love to chat! :) Here is a link to the full blog post and supply list: bit.ly/2XdKHpw

[@themaryer]

love the statement "a stained stamp, is a loved stamp"!

[@pfengwa44]

Hi, Simon. I first want to say that I am impressed by how well prepared you are for your videos and, by how well and thoroughly you explain everything. I had to learn about paper towel lint, baby wipe lint, and the buildup of oils and debris on the back of the stamps through trial and error. One thing I didn't hear you cover is "treating" your stamps before you use them; rubbing the stamping surface with a lint-free rag, rubbing the surface against the palm of your hand or fingers, etc. to remove the thin layer of protectant. I always do this with new stamps so the ink will adhere well over the entire surface. Is this not necessary with your stamps? Thanks for this video packed with important stamping info and tips. You're doing a great job.

[@craftsandcards]

Thanks Simon..it never hurts to go over basic stamping tips....have a great day !

[@annemelanson3231]

Thank you I usually take the stamp to the ink pad. I will try your method. I did not know to hit the bell get the new notifications. I am knew to this.

[@sherir4462]

I love the idea of the watercolor look with words! Never thought about trying that! Great tips!

[@floderby]

Simon, I really like the names you have given your inks. I enjoy all of your videos . You are on your way to success. Love your enthusiasm.

[@magoomagee954]

How fun to go back to the basics! Great job teaching it so clearly. Your inks are the best inks I’ve ever used, I feel like the most talented artist with them. Lol Will you be creating a nice, deep black? Thanks, Simon, you’re the best! Tell your mom hi & I hope we see her in another video soon. Be good to her. 😊

[@GeorgiaRenéeD]

Great video, Simon, never hurts reviewing and I liked your tricks and hints. Thanks for sharing.

[@normaayala1501]

Thank you for all the tips. I’m a new stamper. Loved your inks

[@simon.hurley]

Norma Ayala yay! I hope this helped a lot... happy crafting! :)

[@ChicagoDreamer5]

What a professional video! Loved seeing the techniques. I've been following you for a while, and I'm blown away by how articulate and creative you are for such a young age. (Don't be offended, you're just a lot younger than I.) I can tell you have a great career ahead of you, and it's well deserved. Thanks for sharing.

[@9094nancyj]

I bought about 6 of your ink pads recently. Love the colors. Great to know all of the techniques you can use. Thanks for posting.

[@Camilla_Sundholm]

Thank you! I had no idea how to use such stamps. I’m new to junk journaling and saw your video as a suggestion - yes! Great! Greetings from 🇸🇪

[@iamcalledbex]

One tip I got taught for inking up a stamp was if the stamp is bigger than the ink pad, you turn the stamp upside down and tap ink pad over it. If stamp is smaller than the ink pad, you tap the stamp in to the ink pad.

[@nonalaughton9326]

It is always great to be reminded about the different ways we can use the inks in stamping, I am going to start using the waterecolour technique again with some of my floral stamps. I never can say why we stop using any particular technique.

[@scrapbook]

Thanks for the great basic info as well as some fun, new techniques! :)

[@DeesBBB]

Great tutorial for someone who might be really new to stamping. Really like how you explained about storage and how to lift those off, that can be intimidating with your first set and you have no idea what to do with them. Quick ?? are there plans to have reinkers for your stamp pads? I can't wait til my birthday so I can order your stamp pads!!! There are some great colours!

[@bonniekitt1]

Very nice tutorial for beginners. It whoa even been nice to have had that when I first started stamping way before you were even born! LOL

[@teresadoyle1396]

Some great tips Simon, I love your ink colours and the versatility of them. Well done and all the best with your new line of products.

[@lynnenglish3928]

Had bought clear polymer stamps, now know more how to use and clean thank you for good advice !

[@Picklesboothe57]

Really good tips Simon. Thank you for sharing and I'm glad you showed how to clean the stamps.

[@joannedonovan9489]

Thanks for the great info! Fun, fun! I have found when doing Big stamps that if you use something soft (such as a mouse pad) underneath, the middles of the stamps will stamp better. (It's been a lot of trial & error for me, & that works!!)

[@cindyalberts3095]

Wow! I loved your video and all your tips. I found your video because U was looking for tips on how to stamp because my images were not crisp. Your video is very helpfull!

[@patbutterworth5747]

Hi I thank you again ,Every little bit helps .your. Stamps are amazing As I,m in Australia 🇦🇺 It’s very expensive to buy from there ........I mostly use stamping up ,thanks again .......Pat ⭐️🤗

[@lolassyla]

Hello! I always see these at the crafts stores but never understood how they are used to stamp. I love this video. You presented a lot of great information and I learned more than what I came here for. You have beautiful colors dye inks and stamps. I hope to buy some soon!

[@simon.hurley]

Hi Alyssa! Yay... so glad you found this video incredibly helpful. Glad I could help you start the love of stamping and making cards. Hugs!

[@janine1744]

Wow you have your own stamps so cool so flawless this is amazing

[@shirleypryor9397]

I love your demonstrations.

[@angel_on_the_edge8084]

Great tips there for new and experienced. Love the shadow/generation stamping idea. Always love to watch your videos. Sláinte (Irish for health) from Emerald Isle!!!

[@EnlightenedFlamingo]

Simon, I am needing these ink pads! Really love your whole line. All great tips, I think my favorite is getting that shadow look but restamping without inking again. I'm definitely gonna try that! Thanks for sharing, you rock!

[@elisebb8423]

Great tips, Simon! Thanks for sharing your techniques with us!

[@mistyb8697]

Thank you for covering these basics! New to all this. I'm eager to learn the sloppy watercolor style

[@tyedye571]

Thank you for sharing your techniques. Your cleaning cloth, is it just a piece of cotton cloth?

[@Monique-TheYarnCurator]

Thank you - i am very excited to start stamping

[@cherij9008]

Simon great video as usual! I love when you showed the ombre look. Another DON'T for stamping would be rocking your stamp back-and-forth! I will be ordering the Woof color next in addition to your stencil, I hope your product are doing well❗❤

[@Mellowyellow727]

THANK YOU!!! I went from smugging up my planner to nice neat images after watching this video :-).

[@jaypechman4014]

Good video. I'd love it if you could also do something like this but use wood-backed stamps. You must know that we all have a drawer somewhere in our homes full of them. I only buy acrylic stamps now but there are still some really unique ones that I can't bear to pitch. Tips from Simon on these antique crafting items would be most cool.

[@bunnyleeder1756]

Hi Simon, thanks for these great tips, you do an awesome video!!!!

[@sandrabradley7058]

Thanks for some great tips Simon! I have some of your ink pads and really like them. I like being able to clean with water! Keep up the good work!

[@isisgodiva]

Thank you! I was trying to find a way to get a nice clean stamp on my boxes for business shipping and this was perfect!!

[@christinehampton7669]

Thank you for showing what to do with the stamps.

[@49lucky]

Great tips thanks. Bought your ink and they are nice crisp and perfect

[@beckyfleming3650]

Hi Simon, you are so creative and inventive; hard to believe you are so young. You seem to be you in a forty-something year-old soul. Haha. Really, I have been admiring your skill for a while. Keep it up! 😊👍 Hugs.

[@dianekradel2973]

Great teaching techniques! I just started stamping and made a mess of Christmas cards. THEN I watched your show, hmmm.

[@jennyanderton871]

Thanks so much for a great video, I learnt heaps! I love your new stamp range. Maybe you could change up those lovely cards behind you using some of your own inks and stamps, I always love studying them and getting new ideas. ☺️👏

[@tinaolson8312]

You blocks look nice and thick, what brand are they?

[@SusanSmith-ir4qk]

Enjoyed your video Simon! Thanks for the tips. I especially loved the watercolor effect. Your inks look awesome! Hope to try some out in the near future. ❤️

[@michelleadamchak1330]

Thank you Simon so much for this great beginner tutorial. This is helpful beyond measure. Heartfelt thanks for sharing your knowledge!💗

[@susanjohnson318]

I didn't know Woof ink was named after your dog! Fun!

[@karidadramis-hartman4857]

Thanks so much Simon.. Great tips..

[@healingwithhappiness3319]

Thank you so much for this video!! Very helpful! ❤

[@sue2019]

Excellent summary at the end! Nice quick review to imprint in our minds better. 😊 love the info and techniques of yr stamps. OVE u have yr own line and it's with Ranger!

[@nikkihoffman2891]

Great tips! Thank you, Simon!!

[@karenwalters2919]

Do you have to prepare the stamp in any way? Like rub it with an eraser on the first stamp ?

[@sherritwer4390]

Great instructions!! Thanks for giving me more confidence to play with my stamps. 😊🐾

[@gerryannbrown9645]

Hay Simon, I just bought some of you Dye inks. Love your videos. Thanks for teaching me how to get great stamped images. See you next time.😊👍💖

[@ruthmangalwadi]

You are excellent Simon ...

[@lauracarrasco3196]

Great job, as always! Your are so good at explaining things 🙂

[@createinspain]

I make my own polymer stamps at home but if you don't, then buy stamps that can be multi purpose and store them well - if you can't find it, you can't use it! For the actual stamping, my tip is to match the right ink to the paper/card/acetate you are using. What stamps great on watercolour paper may not work so well on that acetate overlay!

[@juliehardy7510]

Good to go back and relearn ❤

[@lindamills8087]

Very helpful! Thanks 🙏

[@PehemiäPaketti]

I love this video! I'm a beginner with stamping and this was super useful! Thanks! :)

[@judyhosch672]

Great tips. thanks !

[@wandaeades7274]

I saw these clear blocks at Michael's. I do watercolor cards so I need all help I can get! Where do you your blocks. Thank you

[@tami1796]

Thank you for sharing your videos

[@michiganlighthouse]

A beginner question. I have not bought inks yet. Just want sentiment stamps for inside my handmade cards. Likely just black. Should I always buy archival ink? Is all stamping ink archival?

[@derekaitkenhead]

FANTASTIC Thank you Soo Much DUDE. 😃

[@evelync.8753]

Pretty cool ideals! Thanks:)

[@forestofthings]

Sweet Simon, I love your videos so much. My boy (7 years old) is also into paper crafting (since he was two!) and he loves watching your videos as well! do you have any tips on how to start your You Tube Channel? He wants to open one but doesn't know how to film craft videos. What equipment do you use to film and edit? do you have your favorite technique to film? Thanks in advance!

[@sharondoan1447]

Excellent video!

[@AndriaMrs]

Hi Simon, I am new to crafting and am trying to get started but, you are using inks that come off with water. But the ones I seemed to have bought are ones that stain your fingers and I cannot get it off. Have tried all kinds of ways but none that work. What would be your advice for this and also what inks with what paper ie. using watercolour paper also?? I am struggling to find any videos or answers to these questions.

[@lisabrijeski3425]

My problem I’ve been having is that it stamps clean but one side of the stamp is nice and dark and the other side is faint. I put even pressure all over when applying and it is really frustrating. I have tried everything and has got me rethinking using my stamps at all. Could you give me so advice it would be so appreciated or could you do a video regarding this. Thank you so much from Canada 🇨🇦. Love your videos

[@juliaroberts2124]

Thank you, this video is just what I needed

[@janetmuir6011]

Great video thank you.

[@melisamartinez4327]

Great video...thanks!!!

[@Hash4ever]

Hey Simon. I was wondering if you might go over the differences in all of your products as opposed to all the other similar products already on the market. I personally am on a low income budget. I do not want to duplicate inks, etc. that have the same characteristics or do the same job. For instance, how is your dye ink compared to the other major brands from Ranger, etc? I do admire your hard work...just pondering how on earth you find time for teenage friends, family, school work, sports, and whatever else teenagers do?

[@bobbicatalano]

Thanks you!!! Love your tips 👍

[@mariskaritfeld]

Hi Simon, great tips! Thank you. Is it necessary to "prepare" stamps before stamping to get best results? If yes, how?

[@iamcalledbex]

I think, and I'm sure I'll be corrected on this, proper clear stamps (aka the expensive photopolymor ones) don't require preparation for the ink to adhere. The cheap clear stamps are made with maybe arcrylic and often need to be prepared before use otherwise ink beans on them. You can prepare by lightly rubbing an eraser over them, or a nail file SOFTLY or even use a staz-on ink which will stain then but will give the next ink something to stick to.

[@mariskaritfeld]

rmatsonr thank you! I did read about the cheap acrylic ones and how to prep them before use. I will try the eraser/nail file method. Staz-on: hesistant to use that cause afraid it will mix with the other colors when stamping. Thank you!

[@bunnylands916]

I think I saw a video by Jennifer McGuire where she recommended stamping with Versamark to condition a new stamp. You might try searching for "how to condition a new clear stamp" to see what turns up.

[@nelidam8289]

Hi Simon, do you have any suggestions for making my clear stamps stay on the laminate sheets? I have trouble with some of my stamps losing the tackiness that lets it stay on the laminate sheet. They are completely clean and I’ve even cleaned the off with alcohol swab. Please help!

[@simon.hurley]

Clean them with a bit of water and let dry... they will be sticky again then. It’s the dust on the back of the stamps that keep them from sticking. Cleaning will help them. :)

[@pufflowercrochet]

Love this 😊

[@Nananunemanini]

aww it’s awesome

[@BigDaddyB]

He's adorable.

[@Fashion333333]

Great video

[@simon.hurley]

Loveannaelise thanks!

[@emmaschmeling9154]

Simon tell your crafters our secrets please

[@margaretcunningham7146]

I'm a southpaw (or 'ciotach' pronounced kit oge in irish) so no matter what crafts i take on i have to be extra careful not to smudge...any hints or tips for us lefties??

[@simon.hurley]

margaret cunningham my inks sink in the cardstock instantly, so they don’t smear or smudge! :)

[@PapercraftsbyCindyellen]

I too am a ciotach! Dye ink works well because it dries fast - with pigment inks, I work my card upside down. That way I'm moving across the card, away from the wet ink. Or, i just do a lot of small images i can cut out and then glue down. That way, if i mess up, I can pick one that isn't mesed up.

[@margaretcunningham7146]

@@PapercraftsbyCindyellen ...many thanks from across the pond...us lefties have to stick together!!

[@Pebblesmas]

Do you sell your inks in The Netherlands? Can't find them :-(

[@smurf4ever77]

Pebblesmas I haven’t seen them in Europe! Let’s hope we can find them somewhere soon

[@Pebblesmas]

@@smurf4ever77 if you find them, let me know please :-)

[@madkilla777]

2:52 look at that man's hand... omg

[@latetodagame1892]

👍🏽

[@annemelanson3231]

I can"t believe I did not spell NEW correctly.

[@internalinjectiontrulyhere6182]

Money Progress

[@suzettetitus2337]

You talk too fast!

[@slwowaard5050]

Thank you for sharing your tips

[@wilmaburns9678]

Good tips. Thankd.