Stamp Perfect by Hampton Art (An affordable MISTI Dupe?!)

[@joylane5560]

I am loving mine! Misti was juat too much, now I have the Hampton Art and am truly delighted with it! No more wasted stamps and I can layer up the colours , so many ideas!

[@carolshafer4271]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I am going to hopefully purchase the one from Michaels soon!

[@heatheralsbury7976]

This video was very helpful--thank you! I just made my first stamp and I love it!!

[@MsIslandV]

this is helpful! I bought mine Saturday with that one day only 60% off coupon! first thing I noticed is that it seemed smaller than the standard MISTI but I wasn't sure by how much since I don't own that one. I have the mini MISTI and the giant 12x12 only cause a craft store was liquidating and I got them at a bargain. glad to have different sizes for different purposes...

[@txgrandma3]

Thanks for your great review! I sincerely appreciate all the time that goes into making these videos.I own both of the larger MISTI versions and have loved them. At the time I purchased them, they were the only tool of this type available and since I have a small card making business, I need something that helps me to mass produce stamped images. The MISTI and now the other versions of this tool fit this need perfectly. I love being able to know that I can stamp the same image over and over and know there is quality control. I have recommended it to others as well and they have also loved it. I will also consider buying this as a gift for stamping friends of mine who don't want to spend the extra money on the MISTI. It is also reasonable to know that others will copy and improve on the idea. I am anxious to see the Tim Holtz tool as I have been a fan of his products!

[@SonyFranz]

Thanks for the review. I wish I stumbled upon this the millions of times I've been in Michael's. I prefer the green over the pink too, but not sure I like that it's a bit smaller. I finally caved in when they had a sale and got myself a Misti some time ago!

[@pats7276]

I got this one and love it. they just came out with a larger one. there was no way I could justify misti.

[@shelly49]

I was looking for this at M's the other day but couldn't find it. Now I'm glad I didn't because Tim Holtz just announced he is releasing his own version called Stamp Platform and it looks better than both of these--AND it will only be $39.99!! Unfortunately it doesn't ship until April, but I'm going to wait. I'll keep using my DIY CD case for now lol.

[@Lauren-mh9pt]

Yep, I was impressed by it!

[@topcropper]

I just bought one today :) So excited to go home & play lol! Thank you for the review! Hugs! Tina

[@Janscreatons]

My Michaels store does not have this yet. I even gave them the online item number. They checked and said it may take a few weeks before they will get them in.

[@chillyb9987]

Thank you for the review. I will have to check out my M's here in town to see if they carry it. I love the price!

[@melissabuenavista7261]

Thank you for sharing, I'll be purchasing this one!

[@janahughes270]

The first thing I noticed with it being smaller than the regular MISTI is that it isn't wide enough to use 6x6 background stamps. I like using the MISTI for those because I tend to not stamp it well the first time so I can double stamp. I'm not sure I like the zero measurement on the long side especially since it isn't in the middle. I guess it would take getting used to when I'm familiar with my MISTI. Those are the only issues I see, but they may only matter to me.

[@toniromero2914]

Jana Hughes Hello. The Misti tool you have, is it the large one, like scrapbook ears use, or the Mini Misti? I'm still on the fence about this one from Hampton Art. It is a little smaller looking than the Mini Misti - looks like entire card front doesn't fit in measurement/stamping area. I'm still leaning toward the Mini Misti.

[@pats7276]

Jana Hughes Stamp Perfect has a new larger one. It's either 10x10 or 12x12 sorry I forget. I have the small one and love it.

[@toniromero2914]

Pat Snyder thank you Pat for your reply (even considering what I see now as auto correct error for scrapbook ears instead of scrapbook users - lol). I recently saw that Tim Holtz is now offering a stamp positioner as well, but doesn't look like his has the "foam" to use with photopolymer stamps as the others have. I wonder if that will be an issue...

[@pats7276]

Toni Romero I did see too he was going to have one, but didn't see enough about to make any comparison.

[@toniromero2914]

Thanks again Pat. I'm still on the fence. I know Tim Holtz's version will be out in a few months - anxious to see more comparisons. I just know I want one of these "positioners" of some sort... I think they are really useful.

[@djmmeade2094]

Great tutorial thank you i have just come home with one not used it yet

[@carolleewashington2920]

Thanks for this review. I think I will pick one of these up for when I stamp at work.

[@anne-mariestevenson3296]

Thanks for this. As My Sweet Petunia don't supply the Misti to UK craft stores, I'll be buying this! The cost of the Misti + postage from the States + the really bad value of sterling makes it very expensive. Having said that most UK retailers are selling the Stamp Perfect for about £28 which at today's exchange rate is about $35 :o

[@TheSpanishClassroom]

Thanks for a great review! I loved the details you mentioned. Great and honest review! Tfs

[@debbymccormack6525]

Did you happen to try stamping multiple times to see if it stayed lined up? That would be the definitive for me. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@nasayi]

Debby McCormack I'm in "testing mode" now. So far so good.... 😊

[@pats7276]

Debby McCormack it does stay where you put it. I use it for doing multiple cards at a shot.

[@candacekieper4354]

check out new tonic studio/tim holtz stamp tool as well

[@kathleneclark1902]

With a coupon, I purchased the Hampton tool at Michael's for $12.49 + shipping, so under $20.00. Try Michael's on-line shopping if your local Michael's doesn't carry it.

[@pinkbra86]

Thank you for sharing !!! I will be going to michael's tomorrow

[@mredford24]

Nasayi,hello there thank you for showing me how this tool works I got mine on line at Blitz and I got mine for 21.00 plus shipping and Iam going to be happy that I didnt buy the Mistithank you Mary

[@peperoch2]

This item looks good. I never paid $110 for my Misti, though. I ordered direct from mysweetpetunia (who makes them). I paid $60 for the big one when they first came out which, I know, is still pricey but I feel I have gotten my money's worth from this stamp positioner. I'm going to check out my Michael's and see if they carry this one though. You can't beat the price!

[@nasayi]

From what I understand, the price has gone up on all of them but the $110 I was referring to was for the really big one. I think it's for scrapbooking/stamping 12x12 pages. It now comes in three sizes now from what I can tell. :)

[@susanholland6828]

Wow thx i made one. Tooo small love this price!

[@eileenmoore7725]

I like the cheaper one. Because on the MISTI you are really buying the name.

[@gracielanoemicedres]

"evil twin" LOL :) look much the same yes, just diferent colors, " brother from another mother" ?? hihi I have misti, bought it last year before misti come to Norway so i paid pretty much uy uy uy! I'm very happy with it, so stick to it, could wish the other came before so I saved some money ... I could use to buy a different thing of course! Greetings from Norway

[@tamarashepherd6322]

I just got one from Michaels. Someone was telling me they heard the hinges were not as good as the MISTI. How do you feel they compare?

[@stronico1]

I wonder why their zero mark isn't in the middle? That seems weird. Thanks

[@carolshafer4271]

Was so bummed today because I went to our Michaels and they don't carry them! 😥

[@nasayi]

Carol Shafer I was told at my local store that they are new. The store just finish the "reset" from Christmas to Valentine's Day stuff. Here the link to it on their website: www.michaels.com/hampton-art-stamp-perfect-tool/10505997.html

[@carolshafer4271]

nasayi , They are out of stock online also so I will just have to be patient till they are available! Thanks again

[@lianealbert7728]

Carol Shafer - I was at the Michaels on Renaissance Pkwy in Durham, NC and they had them. I'm sure you'll be able to get them any day now. I'm anxious to try it out compared to my Misti. On a side note, with all the competition, I don't see how My Sweet Petunia can keep theirs at that high of a price point and continue staying in business much less make a profit...

[@carolshafer4271]

Liane Albert , I actually bought one from Amazon. Only tried it out. I don't have the Misti but the negative things I have found with this tool is its very messy inking up the stamps with the Stampin' Up regular size pads. Also the 2 magnets don't seem to hold the CS down very good

[@nasayi]

Carol Shafer It's the same with the MISTI.... Mine is stained from not cleaning it right away as the directions say to do. I'm sure the Stamp Perfect will come to the same stained fate.

[@anitaf5643]

What about wood mounted stamps???

[@nasayi]

What about wood stamps? I'm not sure I understand your question. Clear and cling mount stamps need something to mount to in order to stamp. Wood mounted stamps don't, they're already attached to a wood block. If you're asking specifically about re-stamping or alignment for wood mounted stamps I would suggest a stamp-a-ma-jig.

[@anitaf5643]

Wood mounted stamps would also need to be secured if one wanted to re-ink again correct? Thanks. Hope this makes sense.

[@nasayi]

You don't need a mount, just something for realignment. Best option for wood mounts stamps is a stamp-a-ma-jig. You could use it for clear stamps too but you still need acrylic blocks to actually mount the stamps on for use. This is what it looks like..... amzn.to/2kgsXul

[@anitaf5643]

Thank you Nasayi.

[@angelbjwn]

Get them while you can I here the owners of the MISTI sued and won - so these can no longer be made. I have 2 MISTI's the large and small and love them both - got this one to travel with - it's lighter but worked just as well... I found no difference with the hinges.

[@michellerobison5111]

You're not using your magnets. Do you think you need them?

[@nasayi]

Michelle Robison If you want to make sure it doesn't move at all then use the magnets. I rarely use them but I think it's more personal preference. If I was stamping a lot I would probably use it.

[@ccubito]

The grids on the MISTI are smaller which can give you more precise stamping. Also, its plastic cover is substantially thicker. Neverthelss, this is too much like the MISTI for me. The bigger company can outprice the smaller one that created the product. ☹️

[@drwoo6090]

How much, for the Misti? $110...omg, what a rip off. I made my own, from a hinged picture frame from ikea. Crafting is the in thing, and crafters are being taken advantage of. I know we don't have to buy things, but that doesn't mean companies can rip us of!

[@pikeandike]

Dr Woo I bought my MISTI this time last year for $50 and they are $100 now for the 6x8 size (original)...yes, that is a rip off!

[@toniromero2914]

Dr Woo - it depends on the size. The "large" Misti tool is the one that is I've $100. The Mini Misti is the cheaper one, although still more expensive than this one from Hampton Art.

[@TheKrazyJB]

MICHAELS DOESNT SEEM TO CARRY ANYMORE I CALL ALL MY LOCAL MICHAELS WITH NO LUCK :(

[@nasayi]

Janeth Briceno Carol Shafer I was told at my local store that they are new... Here the link to it on their website: www.michaels.com/hampton-art-stamp-perfect-tool/10505997.html

[@normathomas8830]

the Hampton stampers are good the misti is prohibitively expensive in Britain and i won't buy one of those they are a rip.off i paid just on 30 pounds for the Hampton i also have a memory keepers which is good

[@GiGistitches]

oh. man. 😞 I just bought the Misti 4 months ago. I held off buying one because of the price. oh well! I'll just have to use it more often to get my money's worth 😉