Who’s the Best? Let’s Compare Close to my Heart Vs Stampin Up Ink pads!

[@kathybidney3803]

The more you watch demonstrators, you will pick up tips on how our products will make your creativity fun. We do use a mat for photo palmier stamps because there is no Cush. Welcome to stampin up, it’s a nice company.

[@DanaSwadling]

Thanks Kathy!!! So appreciate you !

[@jamesswanson2117]

I sure like the magnetic cases. I’ve never gotten the knack of SU cases.

[@DanaSwadling]

@@jamesswanson2117 wouldn’t it be so FUN if they were able to combine the Best of Both? ♥️

[@shireetropix6360]

I'm late to the party but welcome to Stampin' Up! It will be so good to be able to diversify into scrapbooking for us as well. I know you're focusing mostly on the inks for now, but what blows me away is that SU also provides dies to cut selected images on the Designer Series Paper too! I love that for when I want something that is more professionally done or more detail than I can colour! Have fun and enjoy your discoveries! I love your positive attitude.

[@DanaSwadling]

@@shireetropix6360 OMG!! That is one of my favorite new things!! Does that cut the paper!!! Eek! I’m all over the place. lol inks, paper, lol all of it ♥️

[@tbate77]

I appreciate you taking the time to demonstrate the differences. I learned a lot from you. Thanks for sharing this.

[@DanaSwadling]

@@tbate77 Thankyou♥️

[@johannesmith1979]

Welcome to SU. If you want your favourite ink spots page 94 of the annual catalog you will find uninked stamp spots and using the reinkers allow you to create your own ink spots.

[@DanaSwadling]

@@johannesmith1979 Thankyou! Appreciate you

[@KarenLeanneCreates2024]

I built the entire color collection with the ink spots and reinkers! All I need are the new in colors. I do have several of the large pads, but I have trouble opening them with my stiff hands. I would love the magnetic Style!

[@monicasundgren8123]

This is the first time Ive found you. You are doing great in so far as I can tell. Happy to have you in with Stamping Up.👍🏻😃

[@DanaSwadling]

@@monicasundgren8123 you are the sweetest! Nerves often get the best of me - but I am trying hard :)

[@dinacarroll9211]

I love your enthusiasm! I subbed. I hope SU does switch to the magnetic ink pad case.

[@margaretberry5124]

Welcome to SU. SU has always been my go to for supplies but….. Close to my heart stamp pads are the best ever. I have bad arthritis & these stamp pads are a life saver. So glad to hear SU will eventually go to these pads. Have a blessed day from Louisiana

[@DanaSwadling]

@@margaretberry5124 arthritis stinks! So sorry. It would be SO FUN if they were able to take the Best from Both ink pads and combine them ♥️

[@tbate77]

Wow! 25 years is amazing! C😊ongratulations!

[@DanaSwadling]

@@tbate77 Thankyou! A big portion of my life ♥️

[@theresaswit1840]

Hi! welcome to SU! I can usually push down on the top corners of the ink pads (top 2 corners at the same time) and it will pop open most times. Hard to explain without showing it, but it does work...happy crafting!

[@DanaSwadling]

@@theresaswit1840 Thankyou! Appreciate you!

[@DanaSullivan]

I teach my people "Tap, tap, tap. Not smoosh, smoosh, smoosh." Hehe. I'm really enjoying the comparison and feedback from makers turned denos. 😊😊😊😊

[@DanaSwadling]

@@DanaSullivan I love that!!! Nice to meet you- we are name twins ⭐️

[@DanaSullivan]

@@DanaSwadling indeed! :-) Nice to meet you always, luv!!!

[@renewestbrook5755]

I hope SU takes the CTMH ink patent. I can't tell you how many of my SU ink pads have molded. I thought I was the only one that happened to. But, I found out last weekend, that I'm NOT the only one. :) My inks live in a beautiful inkpad holder in an office in my house. Always AC'd. No reason to get moldy. I also fight with the lids. I love the CTMH ink pads.

[@DanaSwadling]

@@renewestbrook5755 me too- would be Amazing if they could take the best of both ink pads- right? ♥️ Thankyou!!

[@TerryMolineux]

Hi Dana. FYI. With SU Photopolymer stamp we have to use our stampin pierce mat. With our cling stamp we don’t need to use anything because it has the cushion built in. Hope this helps!!

[@DanaSwadling]

@@TerryMolineux Thankyou! Appreciate you

[@bethglenmaddie]

I've had both CTMH and SU ink pads. I prefer the SU ones because with the magnetic covers I end up dropping the ink pads and making a mess!

[@DanaSwadling]

@@bethglenmaddie I’m sure i will get used to them ♥️ Appreciate you!

[@facsmom]

Welcome to the SU family! Another. Use of the little Stampin’ Spots is when using a stamping platform such as our no longer available Stamperatus or My Sweet Petunia’s Misti. The little spots make it less messy to ink up your stamps, less messy on the part you press on and less messy for the crafter. You have such an open mind and positive attitude moving forward with your business.

[@DanaSwadling]

@@facsmom oh nice!!! Awesome tip!! Years ago we were supposed to come out with our own stamparatus- and they couldn’t because of copyright issues.. :( Appreciate you! So sweet !

[@wbanker2500]

You are so fun and upbeat. I hope you do lots of videos for stamping up products in the future. I'll definitely be a subscriber! Welcome to stamping up

[@DanaSwadling]

@@wbanker2500 OMGOSH how sweet are you! Thankyou! Thats my plan :) I’m hopeful that I can keep up with every Friday ♥️

[@cindyellis765]

Here are a few tips for using the Stamp-in Up ink pads: to open them a bit easier put your thumbs on the back corners of the closed pad (top upward and opening toward you) and press. It should open much easier. Always store them bottom down. They are so juicy ink can run out. The”little” pads are available in all their colors as you look through the season catalog.

[@DanaSwadling]

@@cindyellis765 Thankyou So much!! Appreciate you!

[@BarbaraHaropolous1only]

Welcome to SU! 🎉❤I enjoyed your comparison, I think those magnetic stamp pads are pretty cool. I tried your press and twist technique this morning and it made a BIG difference in my stamped image! Thanks for that tip. I am looking forward to learning new things from all you CTMH Makers!

[@DanaSwadling]

Oh thank you!

[@tbate77]

Watching you on the replay.

[@belle499]

welcome to SU i love the coordinating colours with cardstock, paper, ink , embellishments and stamp sets it takes the guess work out and lets you get to creating .. best of luck to you !!

[@DanaSwadling]

@@belle499 Thankyou!! OMG that’s one of my favorite parts- everything matches or coordinates⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@cathyveverka8094]

I've used both ctmh and SU products for over 20 yrs. SU has had felt, linen, and sponge pads over the years. You should tap, tap, tap your stamp onto the pad. You shouldn't twist the stamp into the pad as you lose the detailing of the stamp. SU makes stamps they call distinguished that show detailing of an image. In conjunction with the detailing, you can use the dark blend to outline the detail & the light blend to color and blend light & dark colors together.

[@DanaSwadling]

@@cathyveverka8094 I love this- Thankyou ♥️ appreciate your help!

[@lynndewerth3543]

Welcome to SU. I look forward to your comparison.

[@DanaSwadling]

@@lynndewerth3543 Thankyou! So kind ♥️

[@marywilkinson8975]

Fun to see comparison. I've been with SU a long time. Welcome!

[@DanaSwadling]

Thankyou!

[@wbanker2500]

You can buy blank ink spots and ink them with any color reinker.

[@DanaSwadling]

@@wbanker2500 so appreciate you! Thankyou

[@caroll.b.4843]

Hi Dana. I'm watching for my first video with you. Stampin'Up is my favorite.

[@DanaSwadling]

@@caroll.b.4843 hope it makes you smile :)

[@pammiller333]

Gave up fighting the SU lids. Would end up with ink on me or the work surface. I’ve gone to versafine and distress inks. Haven’t looked back!

[@nolaventura9326]

😂SU, we say tap, tap. Do not mash your stamp in the ink pad.

[@DanaSwadling]

@@nolaventura9326 love it!!! Appreciate the help :)

[@deborahdavis353]

Dana, thanks for that tip, I never thought about putting a sticker on the side of the inside!

[@DanaSwadling]

@@deborahdavis353 I really like that side sticker !! lol

[@yoligonzalez556]

Enjoyed watching your video. Welcome to SU! 😊

[@DanaSwadling]

Thankyou!!

[@ruthjames715]

Hi Dana, I enjoyed tour presentation of the stamps and dies, I'm a customer of Stampin' Up and buy far too much. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Ruth down under.

[@DanaSwadling]

@@ruthjames715 nice to meet you! ♥️

[@rosemariesoper5654]

Watching the replay in Illinois. 😊 Welcome to the SU! Family!!! ❤ I started crafting with CTMH, but a year or so into my crafting I switched to SU! I felt their stamp sets had more variety.

[@DanaSwadling]

@@rosemariesoper5654 they DO have such a large variety- totally agree 😍Thankyou!! So kind ♥️

[@loriewerckman7516]

You can buy blank ink spots and ink refills to make your own

[@DanaSwadling]

I thought about it :) I am buying the SU pads too!

[@wendywoodhouse8533]

Welcome to Stampin Up. Co ordination and quality is what SU are all about. you'll love it. xxx

[@DanaSwadling]

@@wendywoodhouse8533 Thankyou!!! ♥️

[@burchjeanie]

That’s a great idea of putting the sticker on the top with the name.

[@DanaSwadling]

Thankyou! I just like to know the name when it’s open ♥️

[@marjbr9572]

I use a tooth pick or so either sharp tool to lay the label flat inside the ink pad

[@DanaSwadling]

@@marjbr9572 Thankyou for sharing! Appreciate your help!

[@marjbr9572]

We use a piercing foam mat under our cardstock when using photpolymer

[@DanaSwadling]

@@marjbr9572 wonder if I bought that yet ?? lol. #somanynewthings🤣thankyou! Appreciate you

[@michellelloyd6820]

This was a great comparison, thank you! I used to be a CTMH consultant, started when it was D.O.T.S. I love their magnetic ink pads. I also have a lot of Stamp in Up items and I love their sponge ink pads. Maybe stampin up will integrate the sponge ink pad into the magnetic base.

[@DanaSwadling]

Wouldn’t that be SO COOL if they were able to take the best of Both?? Love that idea ♥️

[@pattyh2410]

I predict they will change within two years.

[@annd.264]

CTMH was a great company. I like the magnetic ink covers, but I like SU better because the cover is attached and folds behind. Welcome to SU.

[@DanaSwadling]

@@annd.264 I’m loving the sponge pad ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@betsyg9652]

Love your persona on the videos. I buy blank ink spots and reinkers for colors I want to try. Theoretically you can make the whole set in ink spots. Looking forward to both product lines merge. Often I will click on a product and find it’s limited to CTMH members

[@DanaSwadling]

@@betsyg9652 aww. You are the sweetest! Appreciate your help!

[@DanaSwadling]

@@betsyg9652 the limited to ctmh goes away in September.. They just weren’t able to buy/ stock enough transition products for everyone - but it’s coming♥️

[@colleenpatton4682]

SU has a mat that we use when using Photopolymer stamps. It is #126199 for $5.00. The mat is not needed when stamping with Cling stamps (red rubber).

[@DanaSwadling]

Thanks ♥️appreciate you!

[@gjwolf100]

Welcome to SU! I have several CTMH friends. Have you ever gone to the Great Lakes mega meet in Novi, Michigan in May? One of my friends ran the CTMH booth there until she moved to another state two years ago. She was a top seller for them and in decided to retired from CTMH and three others went to SU. I’m from Michigan too. Dawn griffin a top SU seller is from Waterford , maybe you can get a hold of her and meet. She does have a youtube channel. I only have a hand full of regular ink pads, I use ink spots and I have a lot of them, i have all the ink refills if they need refilling. Hop to see more videos from you.

[@DanaSwadling]

You are the sweetest! I’ve been to Mega Meet many times :) So much Fun!! I plan to video each Friday :)

[@madelinesiers9366]

Hello from Maddie in Las Vegas

[@MrsSeaHag]

Welcome to SU!

[@DanaSwadling]

@@MrsSeaHag Thankyou so much!!

[@loriewerckman7516]

Do you make cards or just Scrap booking ❓

[@DanaSwadling]

I do both :) I started out as a card maker 25 years ago and then tired my hand at scrapbooking too ( a lot of the same supplies lol) Nice to meet you!

[@catherinethomas7681]

What do you run it over your arm for? What is seasoning? I’ve never done it as a SU demonstrator.

[@DanaSwadling]

@@catherinethomas7681 when ctmh stamped were made they use a “release” agent ( think of it like a oil spray we add to pans before we cook .. One way to “season” our polymer stamps is to rub them on your arm, or use a pencil eraser.. On line stamps - even if you don’t season they usually stamp fine.. but if you have a large solid image stamp- without seasoning - you get a “bubbly” image- many people think the ink pad is “too juicy” but really it’s the release agent on the stamp causing the ink to not adhere to the stamp ♥️ I’m so used to doing it - it’s just habit :) I’m not sure if SU stamps need it or not? Maybe they are made differently ⭐️

[@catherinethomas7681]

@@DanaSwadling I don’t think they do. I’ve never heard them mention it.

[@janiceormiston7770]

@@DanaSwadlingyes they do. Some demonstrators do exactly what you did

[@jaybee7307]

This is common for photopolymer stamps, not just CTMH or SU. It helps season the stamp for stamping after manufacturing and allows the ink to better grip the stamp.

[@DanaSwadling]

@@jaybee7307 good answer!! Thankyou! Appreciate you! I don’t own any other companies stamps- I DID years and years ago- but they were hard and didn’t stamp well. So I really stopped buying outside of ctmh

[@nolaventura9326]

I'm a SU demonstrator and was thrilled when I heard we were converting to TCTMH ink pads.

[@cmhowson50]

I wish I would have done better research before investing a fortune in Stampin Up ink pads that are so hard to open and close. UGH! I would have much preferred CTMH magnetic ink pads. I heard SU is going to eventually switch over to the magnetic ones. I am not spending ANOTHER fortune to switch over. Is anyone else feel the same way?

[@DanaSwadling]

@@cmhowson50 I enjoy that they match- that’s a biggie for me.. and I love having tools that work really well. IF they CAN come up with something even better?? I’ll listen 😍

[@tmorris7432]

SU ink pads were 10times better before they changed a few years ago - I have issues with almost all my newer and those that I have had for almost 10years are far superior

[@DanaSwadling]

@@tmorris7432 thanks for sharing- it’s all new to me :)

[@tmorris7432]

@@DanaSwadling personally had just discovered ctmh literally just before they announced closing - it was a disappointment because I truly liked the quality of their products All the Best to you

[@user-yd9kn2fy3h]

I use a glass mat under photo polymer stamps. It seems strange because there is no give, but it works great!

[@DanaSwadling]

@@user-yd9kn2fy3h I just got my glass mat! I will absolutely try that- appreciate you!

[@tmorris7432]

I unfortunately discovered ctmh just before they announced closing and it was so sad because I really liked the product but had not tried their ink yet- all the best to you!