Which should I get: Canvas or Linen?

[erinm1977]

I like to stamp with floral sets like watercolor garden & roses in winter.

What is the diff. between the two and which do you recommend?

thanks,
Erin

[lizb]

i like linen because it is softer and more subtle

[chef2die4]

Canvas is a lot of little squares, and is really nice to add texture to a layer, or to distress a little bit, if you don't ink it up thoroughly.

Linen is a lot of VERY SMALL short lines (like linen, huh? ), and is lovely to stamp over a floral stamp--especially a colored image-- to get a tapestry kind of look.

I own both, and couldn't give one up for anything. However, if I did have to choose (like if the only way my kid could get into college or something was through one of these stamps:mrgreen: ), I would pick Linen.

[Glitterati]

I love them both but if I had to choose, I would probably get Linen. It is more subtle and works well with almost anything. Canvas stands out more and gives a bolder, almost rustic look. It makes me think of the screen on a screened door or window.

[curias]

I love them both as well, but would pick Linen.

[Joan B]

Linen....definitely

[Suzy_H]

I recommend Linen because it is retiring - you can always get Canvas later....

Also I like the finer weave of linen - it is perfect and goes with just about anything

[Stamp Happy Susie]

Another vote for Linen... couldn't be without it.

[Karen Stamps!]

Once I got Linen, I seldom used Canvas anymore. Linen is one of my best go-to stamps. Often when a card needs "a little something", Linen will fix it right up.

[SDiegoGal]

I'm with the majority. I have both and use both quite often. Linen goes well with a softer, more subtle look. Linen gets my vote.

[willosmama]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karen Stamps!

Once I got Linen, I seldom used Canvas anymore. Linen is one of my best go-to stamps. Often when a card needs "a little something", Linen will fix it right up.

ditto to this~love it!

[lizb]

given that we all have both and love linen - why is it being retired?

[mungojerry]

Linen

[pegg]

I have Canvas and I wish I had Linen instead (or in addition).

[SeeJaneStamp]

ummm so getting both is not an option? dang!

[vdoyle8]

I have both and love both -- I'm no help!

[stacey carter]

I have them both but I use Linen alot more and I will keep it even though it is retiring because I use it soooo much. My favorite thing to do is to stamp a floral scene and then versamark up Linen (or canvas) and then use clear embossing powder over the entire image and emboss it. It makes it look like an oil painting.