Stamping runs through our veins here at Close To My Heart and we just can’t get enough of it! For those who are new to stamping or maybe just new to our product line, we wanted to share some of the basics that will make stamping with Close To My Heart your new favorite!
My Acrylix® Stamp Sets
The very first thing that you need is a good quality stamp. There’s no getting around this one. You want stamp sets that will stand the test of time in both structure and design. (Some have had to learn the hard way, not all clear stamp sets are created equal. 🙂 )
At Close To My Heart we put a lot of thought and effort into making the best stamps for our customers. The process begins about nine months to a year before a stamp set is even available for purchase. From trend and customer preference research all the way through the final label placed on the packaging, there isn’t a detail left unturned.
All of our My Acrylix® stamps are made of a liquid photo polymer resin. (What does that mean?) They are a clear, rubbery, very high quality material that creates clean and crisp prints time and time again. They are also flexible! Because they come packaged on a carrier sheet and are not permanently mounted on a block, you can manipulate them to fit inside shapes and banners, or simply to achieve a slightly different look than the original. (Some people will go as far as cutting their polymer stamps in order to rearrange words and sentiments!)
My Acrylix® Blocks
We mentioned earlier that our stamps are not permanently mounted on blocks, and if you watched the video above you can see what a world of difference that makes.
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- 1″ x 1″ (Y1000)
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- 2″ x 2″ (Y1003)
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- 3″ x 3″ (Y1006)
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- 2″ x 3 1/2″ (Y1009)
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- 1″ x 3 1/2″ (Y1002)
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- 1″ x 6 1/2″ (Y1005)
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- 2″ x 6 1/2″ (Y1010)
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- Coming Soon! 5″ x 6″ (Y1015)
Once you have your stamp sets, you will need blocks to use them. Our My Acrylix® blocks are your best bet!
All of our My Acrylix® blocks have a small white horizontal line on them to help with stamp alignment, which is especially helpful to keep words and borders straight. Their crystal clear acrylic design not only lets you see where you are stamping but it is also hard and sturdy, making them very durable and difficult to break. With rounded edges providing a safe and comfortable grip, be prepared for hours of stamping fun!
Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
When creativity strikes, enjoy a full spectrum of color with our Exclusive Inks™ color palette.
Our patented Exclusive Inks™ stamp pads feature an innovative lid pad (where the larger than average ink pad is stored in the lid) keeping the ink always at the surface and ready to use.
The sleek magnetic closure design makes it easy to open and close (and also helps to keep your fingers clean!).
Available in every one of our beautiful exclusive colors, the ink is an acid free water-based dye and formulated from scratch.
My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner & Stamp Scrubber
As stampers, we naturally want to take care of our beloved stamps. For a lint-free clean, the My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner and Stamp Scrubber will be your new besties.
Like you saw in the video above, just spray your stamp while it’s still on the block and scrub away. This cleaner and scrubber duo will also remove stubborn pigment inks from My Acrylix® stamps.
That’s it! With a few quality basics you’re set to take on stamping like a pro!
Are there any products you absolutely must have for your stamping? Let us know in the comments below!
