Colorbox/Stephanie Barnard Ink Pads ?

[veggiegirlRD]

Has anyone used these and if so what do you think of them? I have a lot of Distress Inks and some SU ink pads, but they dont' work so well on clear stamps. I am a member with the Stamps of Life so I would get a discount on these, but it looks like the top is smooth/shiny, I heard it's because the designer wanted an inkpad that would not impart it's texture on the stamp image. Any opinions?

[Jeanne S]

They are great! Nice foam pad that works well on solid images. I used Bubblegum and Chocolate on this card.

[summerthyme64]

I love the inks! They are very juicy, vibrant and work well with clear stamps!

[veggiegirlRD]

thanks ladies and jeanne beautiful card, the bubblegum is a nice shade of pink. I was thinking that if you are a member the prices for the ink pads in bundles is kind of good, for the reinkers too.

[Jana Z]

Sorry to hijack a little - are these the same types of inks you can get a Michael's just in specific colours for Stephanie? I am also a club member so would get a discount and would LOVE to find an ink that would be more 'all purpose' for my clear stamps. Just thought this might be a way to try one out first before ordering the set. Thanks for any help!

[veggiegirlRD]

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Originally Posted by Jana Z

Sorry to hijack a little - are these the same types of inks you can get a Michael's just in specific colours for Stephanie? I am also a club member so would get a discount and would LOVE to find an ink that would be more 'all purpose' for my clear stamps. Just thought this might be a way to try one out first before ordering the set. Thanks for any help!

I haven't bought the ones at Michaels, but yes they are exclusive colors for her from the same line. The surface may be different as well - the person at her booth at the Great Lakes Mega Meet said Stephanie didn't like the way a lot of pads left their texture on the stamp surface and was then visible on the stamped image so she specifically asked for a smooth surface. Not sure if the other ones by the company have that same surface.

[veggiegirlRD]

oh and i forgot to mention for those that are interested that the clearsnap website shows a new group of six colors for her that weren't on her site yet - i asked about it on FB and she said they will be available on her site soon

[grandepuce]

I love her stamp pads - the colors are nice and vibrant and the smooth pad does give wonderful results.

I was wondering if the new SU ink pads are similiar since they now have a foam pad.

I hadn't heard that new colors have been released. I'll have to check out her website to look into purchasing the new colors once they are released - thanks for enabling!!! ;)

[grandepuce]

I love her stamp pads - the colors are nice and vibrant and the smooth pad does give wonderful results.

I was wondering if the new SU ink pads are similiar since they now have a foam pad.

I hadn't heard that new colors have been released. I'll have to check out her website to look into purchasing the new colors once they are released - thanks for enabling!!! ;)

[purplejazzy652]

I bought some thru the joann.com website. They were cheaper than purchasing them thru stamps of life directly.

[veggiegirlRD]

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Originally Posted by purplejazzy652

I bought some thru the joann.com website. They were cheaper than purchasing them thru stamps of life directly.

I was so excited and went right to the website, but the only color they had a available was blueberry :-( but it was cheaper at 2.96, my member price is 3.83 each when you divide the set price by 6.

[purplejazzy652]

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Originally Posted by veggiegirlRD

I was so excited and went right to the website, but the only color they had a available was blueberry :-( but it was cheaper at 2.96, my member price is 3.83 each when you divide the set price by 6.

I bought all the colors back in April of this year. I paid 3.14 when divided by 6. Joann's had a 30% off sale, which I took advantage of. With the sale that Joann's is currently running, with that price, it's no wonder that they sold out. I too am a member of stamps of life. I compared both prices, and found that Joann's was cheaper. If your not in a hurry, I would check Joann's again later one, to see if they have the stamp pads in stock and if there is a sale on them. At the time I orderd the ink pads, I had ordered other items, to get the free shipping. You can sign up on the joann's website to get ane e-mail about their coupons. Or you can try this website, which I use:

Jo-Ann Coupon Codes: Fabrics Coupons, Free Shipping Promo Codes

[veggiegirlRD]

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Originally Posted by purplejazzy652

I bought all the colors back in April of this year. I paid 3.14 when divided by 6. Joann's had a 30% off sale, which I took advantage of. With the sale that Joann's is currently running, with that price, it's no wonder that they sold out. I too am a member of stamps of life. I compared both prices, and found that Joann's was cheaper. If your not in a hurry, I would check Joann's again later one, to see if they have the stamp pads in stock and if there is a sale on them. At the time I orderd the ink pads, I had ordered other items, to get the free shipping. You can sign up on the joann's website to get ane e-mail about their coupons. Or you can try this website, which I use:

Jo-Ann Coupon Codes: Fabrics Coupons, Free Shipping Promo Codes

thanks so much, that is good to know. i will keep any eye out for when the stamp pads go on sale and try to get them before they go out of stock.
i get the mailings, but I will sign up for emails too.
have a great weekend!

[Barbara Jay]

Wow Thanks ! I never heard of these.

I like solid stamps but hate they way the images don't stamp solidly and crisply. Last year I ended up embossing Dasher because I could not get a crisp solid image after dozens of attempts. I even replaced the E-Z mount on Dasher hoping to get a solid stamped image . Nada

I also avoid clear stamps for the same reason. I was so disappointed when Justrite went to clear stamps. I love their stamps but don't like clear stamps. And yes I have tried the good company clear stamps .

I am going to try to find these ink pads .

[Barbara Jay]

Does anyone have the new SU ink pads AND the Colorbox Stephanie Barnhart ink pads to compare if they stamp the same crisp solid images?