Splitcoaststampers.com - the world's #1 papercrafting community
You're currently viewing Splitcoaststampers as a GUEST. We pride ourselves on being great hosts, but guests have limited access to some of our incredible artwork, our lively forums and other super cool features of the site! You can join our incredible papercrafting community at NO COST. So what are you waiting for?
Right now I have 2 double alphabets, 3 sets of numbers and I just mounted 5 sets. I know I'm not alone because I see so many unmounted sets for sale on ebay. I have a huge order on the way so I thought I'd better finish what I have. I really hate doing the alphas. One thing I have found is that when a set is older the backing sticker is harder to peel off. So please tell me how many sets you need to mount. Make me feel better! LOL!
I have been all caught up on mounting sets but I just had a book party and now have 9 sets to mount, UGH! It is not my favorite thing to do but I might want to use them for VSN next week so I better get to it!
after getting 9 new sets ( 3 sellabration) in January, I cought up and finished mounting all of them 2 days ago. BUT I do have an alpha that I got unmounted off of ebay...not looking forward to mounting that.
None - I always make sure to mount all my sets as soon as I get them for a couple of reasons.
1 - I've noticed too that over time the paper backing on the foam will get hard and stick to it so much that when I try yo peel it off all the adhesive comes w/ it!
2 - By mounting them right away I'm able to check that I got all the right stamps and there are no damaged/missing pieces of rubber. Ever since a person posted that they bought a set, went to mount it a few months later and found that she was sent the wrong images in the case (and SU couldn't do anything about it b/c the set had retired!) I ALWAYS mount all my sets right away!
I'm in shock just from reading the title :o I mount my sets the same day I get them! I just can't wait to get them inky! I think the most I've had at one time is six, including one of them being an alpha set.
Creative Director - My Favorite Things Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Florida - MFT Land
Posts: 39,414
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have 9 right now. UGH! I have been SO busy. I normally mount them the same day I get them so I am feeling like a major slacker. I have 2 SAB sets, newsprint double alpha YUCK, expresive phrases DOUBLE YUCK, collage alpha, letterpress alpha and another alpha to mount. LOL There are a few easy ones to mount too, maybe I'll do those today. ;)
I also mount all of my stamps the day I get them. One of my friends mounts the stamps as she uses them, so in any one set, she could have 3-4 mounted but the rest unmounted. That sort of thing drives me nuts!! I want to go over to her house and mount them all while she sleeps. (I'm crazy, I know).
None!!! But that is because I went to a stamping party Friday night. My rule for myself is I can't buy more stamps if I haven't mounted what I already have.
My rule hasn't saved me any money, but the mounting is done!
__________________ Lorie
Never ask a woman her age, weight or how many stamp sets she owns. She will lie about all of them.
*Goal: weight
No unmounted sets here! I mount and STAMP mine right away! It's a good thing too, because when I got my Let's Party set there was a flaw in the rubber. I was able to contact my demo and get a new rubber piece sent to me free of charge! I didn't even have to pay shipping! Here's the flaw I found.
Right now, I have 3 big ones! I bought Alll Year Cheer I II & III during SAB & earned 2 SAB sets which I immediately mounted but have not had time to do these yet, but, it won't be long before they're done!!
__________________ If you get and appreciate comments, leave comments! Pay it forward....You'll make someones day!
No unmounted sets here! I mount and STAMP mine right away! It's a good thing too, because when I got my Let's Party set there was a flaw in the rubber. I was able to contact my demo and get a new rubber piece sent to me free of charge! I didn't even have to pay shipping! Here's the flaw I found.
Pretty bad flaw. You're right....it's important to mount stamps and try things immediately in case of problems. I need to remember that.
Right now I have 2 double alphabets, 3 sets of numbers and I just mounted 5 sets. I know I'm not alone because I see so many unmounted sets for sale on ebay. I have a huge order on the way so I thought I'd better finish what I have. I really hate doing the alphas. One thing I have found is that when a set is older the backing sticker is harder to peel off. So please tell me how many sets you need to mount. Make me feel better! LOL!
Dina
At present I have 2 not mounted but that will change Tuesday when my order comes in. I'll have them all mounted by Friday though!!
It used to be I mounted them straight away, then I ended up mounting the stamps I was using and left the rest. Time has been short for a couple of years so I do what I can. I do make the effort to mount a set if I know I'll be less likely to use it because it isn't mounted (i.e., expressive flexible phrases)
I just counted a little over 2/3 of my stamps and I have 43 to mount. Keep in mind I just got 21 sets 2 weeks ago. I probably have about another 15 to be mounted in addition to what I counted. I have 287+ sets.
My rule for myself is I can't buy more stamps if I haven't mounted what I already have.
I may have to adopt this rule! NOT!! ;-)
Dina, I chuckled when I read the topic of this thread! There doesn't seem to be much here to make you feel better so let me say -- I stopped counting at 25 unmounted sets! Yep, no doubt about it -- I'm a collector more than a stamper at the present time. But I have such lovely stamped scrapbook pages in my head! ;-) And, as a hobby demo, there's no rush 'til I need. However, it does stunt my creativity to have an idea but not have the stamps mounted.
For those caveats about mounting quickly, I agree the backing turns extra sticky over time, I do mount sets in full (when I get around to it -- I also seal my wood blocks, which delays the process, too), and, most importantly, I check all rubber upon receipt.
Hope you can breathe easier now knowing there's someone else drowning in unmounted sets!
It used to be I mounted them straight away, then I ended up mounting the stamps I was using and left the rest. Time has been short for a couple of years so I do what I can. I do make the effort to mount a set if I know I'll be less likely to use it because it isn't mounted (i.e., expressive flexible phrases)
I just counted a little over 2/3 of my stamps and I have 43 to mount. Keep in mind I just got 21 sets 2 weeks ago. I probably have about another 15 to be mounted in addition to what I counted. I have 287+ sets.
Guess I should spend less time here. ;)
Yikes. Maybe you need to have your friends over for a pizza and mounting stamps party.
Let's see I normally mount my sets as soon as they get here, but I think after this S.A.B. and the 17 sets that I am ordering I don't think I will do them all right away.
__________________ IF YOU'RE NOT THE LEAD HORSE,
THE VIEW IS ALWAYS THE SAME. COME SEE WHAT HAPPENS AT MY Get Away
Yikes, I'm in a bad place because I got multiples of SAB sets. I'm not sure if i'm going to keep them, trade them or break them up and use them as door prizes. But currently I have 7 sets. Plus I just ordered 4 stamp sets for myself I haven't had the chance to mount them yet. Eeek! I better get on that.
Right now, I have 4 doublicate sets unmounted and 2 I've never used.....HOWEVER the good news is I have a 12 yr old niece who just asked me to teach her how to stamp (SIL has no interest), soooo I am gonna mount them and give them to her........WILL TAKE ANY EXTRA SETS YOU HAVE and want to get rid of to give to her........
How many unmounted sets do you have?
Two and Counting
