Stamp-a-ma-jig

[trburgi]

I have heard mixed thoughts on the Stamp-a-ma-jig. Do you lady use your and how dose it work. What I am working on are name tags for church using the 2 step stamp set Shapes & Shadows. Would this be a useful tool for doing these?

[Boss]

Stamp-a-ma-jig is hands down THE best stamping tool that SU offers. It is a "must have" for getting words and phrases exactly where you want them on the rimmed tags and such.
It is also incredibly easy to use - snug the plastic image sheet into the corner of the purple thingy, stamp the image with dye ink; place the stamped image sheet exactly where you want it on whatever you are stamping; re-snug the purple thingy up to the image sheet and then remove the image sheet; stamp your image.
That's it!
The purple thingy has the most wonderful non-slip stuff on the bottom - it doesn't slip around when you go to do the final stamping. I think that this is what really makes this product superior to every other stamp positioner on the market.
I'm sure you would find it helpful for 2 step stamping if you are one of those people who want the images to line up exactly...most of us guess on those But you would find this tool invaluable for many other stamping purposes...treat yourself to this wonderful invention!
Susy

[trburgi]

So it is more for letters and not 2 step stamping?

[trburgi]

So it is more for letters and not 2 step stamping?

[trburgi]

So it is more for letters and not 2 step stamping?

[moprica]

I use my Stamp-a-ma-jig EVERY time I stamp. I love it. It's perfect for positioning any stamp, whether it be an alphabet or 2-step. It's a super investment!

[aeweaver]

I also use my Stamp-a-ma-Jig to audition images to see if I like their placement. I can stamp the image on the clear sheet, and then lay that over my card to see if I like the effect. Like, the other night I made a Valentine's day card but I couldn't decide which Valentine's day greeting I wanted to use on it. I stamped both on different corners of the clear plastic and laid them both over the card to see which I like best. No more stamp regret!

[chercher]

I agree with Susy the "Boss". It is a must have, especially when you want to get a card just right. And it's so easy to use. Yes, it takes a little more time, but it's well worth it!!!

[addicted2stamps]

The Stamp-a-majig is a MUST!!! It is wonderful! It works beautifully with letters AND 2-step stamping as well as so many other things. Whenever you need to space and position a stamp it does it! I really use mine EVERY time I stamp!!! Because you asked about 2-step--that is what I use mine most for and it lines everything up so well. You don't have to guess where it goes!

[Glittergal]

Ditto here - I use mine EVERY time I stamp. What I've also found helpful is, instead of using the acrylic sheet that comes with it (which has to be cleaned off after each use), I cut small pieces of vellum (you can see through it), then line a piece up with the stampamajig and stamp on that instead of the acrylic. Then I file that piece of vellum in the case with the stamp, and have it to use in the future. So many times, I've used this translucent vellum piece with the image or sentiment stamped on it to see if it "fits" where I want to use it, and have avoided many mistakes this way. Hope that makes sense.

[kimilou]

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Originally Posted by Glittergal

Ditto here - I use mine EVERY time I stamp. What I've also found helpful is, instead of using the acrylic sheet that comes with it (which has to be cleaned off after each use), I cut small pieces of vellum (you can see through it), then line a piece up with the stampamajig and stamp on that instead of the acrylic. Then I file that piece of vellum in the case with the stamp, and have it to use in the future. So many times, I've used this translucent vellum piece with the image or sentiment stamped on it to see if it "fits" where I want to use it, and have avoided many mistakes this way. Hope that makes sense.

I do the same thing. I cut the vellum into quarter sheets (if that size will fit in the case) and use a different corner for a different stamp in the set. It's especially helpful for alphabets & 2 step but I've used it for other stamps as well. I seem to have a hard time lining up my rubber and the picture on my wood :oops: so it helps keep my sayings and words straight. I would definitely add this to your stash :!:

[trburgi]

Just so you all know I went out a got one all ready today. Keep the tips comming! Thanks

[jules613613]

Mine has been in a storage container for over a year...had no clue what to do with it.
Thanks to everyone who explained what they do. I now has been dusted off and ready to go...and my words will be straight!
Julie

[PirateStamper]

Another way to use the positioner is to overstamp.

After you stamp an image, color it with pencils (watercolor or regular), and then use the positioner to overstamp the image again. Gives the colored image a crisp look.

[row4d]

If you're using a stamp that you know is difficult to ink up and is prone to leaving blank areas, you can use the Stamp-a-ma-jig to re-stamp the image in precisely the same place! It's also good for making backgrounds with one-line text stamps, or the sayings from Mini Messages. I can't tell you how many times I've had to start over because I misaligned those word blocks!

[amyklumb]

I hardly used my stamp-a-ma-jig for the first year and a half I had it and now I use it all the time. I don't know what took me so long to figure out what a useful tool it is. I don't use it as much for two step stampin' because I find a certain charm in stamps being a bit mis-aligned, but when I have a small space (like a metal edge tag) that just has to be lined up perfectly or a stamp that is mounted just a little bit crooked there is nothing better! It's also a life saver when the final stamp on your card leaves a small blank spot in the image (usually due to operator error). There's no way I could ever get everything lined up exactly the same if I were just "eyeballing" it, but with the stamp-a-ma-jig I can re-stamp my image perfectly and nobody ever knows!

[tashast]

I use it when I am doing the the technique where I would want my Button Bear to be holding onto a package. It helps me make sure the bear is in the right place. I know this probably doesn't make sense but for the life of me, I can't remember the name of the technique. Is it blocking?? nooooo

[nuttnhoney]

It's a MUST have! I love mine! Buy the extra sheets SU sells, too. Then you won't have to keep cleaning the one it comes with in the middle of a project. You can just leave the stamped images on it till you're completely done with everything. I recommend inking with Basic Black when stamping on the Stamp-a-ma-jig sheet. It won't wipe off every time you touch it. Only when you WANT to wipe it off (with stamp cleaner).

[PirateStamper]

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Originally Posted by tashast

I use it when I am doing the the technique where I would want my Button Bear to be holding onto a package. It helps me make sure the bear is in the right place. I know this probably doesn't make sense but for the life of me, I can't remember the name of the technique. Is it blocking?? nooooo

Masking! Yes, a positioner is great for precise placement of images when masking.

[StampBee]

i have never used mine, maybe i should have my demo show me how :oops:
Kathy

[Happy Heart]

As tip for those of you who aren't demonstrators, the positioner that Michaels sells is exactly the same, but without the SU! logo. With a % off coupon and no shipping charges, it's much cheaper! (More $$$ for SU! stamps, paper, and ink!)