I love my Stamparatus! I chose it after doing a LOT of research, watching comparison videos of the different options. It won out over the others because of the features and the price. It comes with a learning curve, though. I was initially frustrated with it and wanted to give it the old heave-ho, but others also struggled with these things and posted videos with solutions. If you struggle with these things, hopefully these tips will help. Struggle 1) You can't always butt the corner of your paper into the corner of the platform, to help ensure solid placement when restamping, because it doesn't stamp well near the hinges. (Ask me how I know.😃) I tried moving the paper away from the edges and relying on the magnets to hold the paper in the exact same place, but if your stamps are newer and therefore stickier, the paper moves despite the magnets (as seen in the video). Brandy did a great job getting her paper back exactly where she wanted, but not all of us are as fortunate and need some help. The work around I do instead is use double-sided sticky grid sheets. Ideally, you shouldn't have to create a work around, but those are a charm. Reuseable loads of times and a complete game changer for me! Struggle 2) The hinges are pretty loose. They kind of have to be, to allow for the options they provide in moving the plates up and down, or flipping them around, but I struggled with precise restamping to get a better image because the plate moves around due to that looseness. It was never off by much, but when you are dealing with fine lines and such, it doesn't have to be off by much to make it look blurry and awful. But there's an easy, free hack for that, too!! I just pull the plate tight when I am moving it down to stamp. That keeps it from wiggling around and potentially being off. Sounds like a pain, but I quickly got in the habit of doing that and it's made a HUGE difference. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Stamparatus now. I was ready to give up on it till I did those tricks. I recently bought the new deluxe foam insert with the grid so the sticky grid sticks better now, too. I'd much rather do that than fork out the $$$ for the super expensive competition. Plus I do love all the options with the Stamparatus. Sharing this not as a complaint, but to provide easy solutions to others who may encounter the same issues. (I'm not a Stampin' Up seller, I should add...I bought this platform only after a lot of research.)

Wasn't able to watch this LIVE last night but I was able to watch today at lunchtime. LOVE-LOVE-LOVE these techniques. Thank you for the demonstration.

Watching this in a replay, and I've learned so much! I really like the "HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY" technique!

Love how simple this is to use

Impressive, you make stamping look easy & fun to do........ definitely learned a new tip with the silicone Matt & Mirroring, plus the deluxe foam grid Matt....... Thanks for always being happy with lots of motivation.......I learn sooo much from your video’s and appreciate all the Happy Mail you send to me........StayBlessed 👍🏻💕🐾🌹

I'm so happy Stampin Up has come out with this tool. The L-shaped tool with the clear window sheet way of lining up stamps (to restamp) was not alway easy to use. Thank you for showing all the ways to use this tool. It's a must have tool...I use it all the time and your video has made me realize that I could be using it in ways I didn't know I could do! Love your videos, Brandy!!

I’m not sure if anyone else mentioned it, this makes stamping much easier for some of us older stampers. Once you position it you don’t have to watch for shaky hands, as you showed you can easily restamp if it needs it and it doesn’t take a lot of pressure so doing multiple cards isn’t as tiring. Thank you for all your videos.

Love the hinged idea and your Happy Happy Birthday card. What a clean and professional look. - Jen Ho -

Thank you Brandy for your video and showing your tricks and techniques. I watched it on the replay because I’ve been working and very busy this week. Thanks again. I have to get myself a Stamperatus. 😊

I really like how you did the happy, happy, happy birthday! 😊

Thank you so much for sharing the Stamparatus! I love mine too because I create multiple cards for various events including Christmas. The stamparatus makes it easy to create "identical" cards when I am making my 75-100 Christmas cards yearly! 💕 🇨🇦 Every card is identical; each shape is in the same spot, making it very easy to complete each stamping part of the card 😘

I didn't think I needed another stamper but I have changed my mind..it seems this precise stamper is exactly what I have been looking for!!

Your techniques are on par. The Stamparatus seems like a necessary tool. Thank you for all the tips.

Thank you Brandy for another Great beginner series.Learned a few new techniques, especially the mirror technique. LOVE your entire beginner series.

What a fabulous tool for us crafter who have tremors! Thank you for the very informative video.

Thank you, thank you Brandy!! Great tips, but my favourite is definitely "Mirroring", sensational

Susan and I loved all your techniques with the Stamparatus in your beginners series 2

Hi Brandy. I loved your demonstration ... and I have had mine for a couple of years now. They are also good for repetitive stamping. I love to stamp the flaps of my Christmas card envelopes. So I can position my stamp right where I want it, stamp and repeat until all my envelopes are done. I love my stamparatus and wouldn't be without it. ♥️ Thanks so much. ♥️😊

I love all the techniques shown in this video! I can really see using the mirror image, thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the mirroring technique how-to...awesome idea and tip! Having 4 sides total with the 2 plates certainly does make this a must-have tool!

Thank you for sharing all these wonderful techniques, Brandy!

Thank you for showing us the stamperatus. I love the different ways you can stamp a lot of cards to send out. If I don't win I am going to have to purchase one.

Sorry I missed your live presentation. I like the Stamparatus... thank you for the tips, especially the mirroring technique. See you again soon.

I am amazed with the mirror effect on the stamparitus.

love to learn new techniques using my Stampperatus!

OMG This tool is amazing. I am still stamping with clear blocks which is hard sometimes with the two step stamping. Really loved how you could take the Stamperatus plate of and move it down a notch to stamp under the happy word. The mirror stamping is amazing. Would love one of these with my craft supplies.🙂

Am watching each video and always learn something new. Using this tool makes stamping rise to another level. Thank you for clear instructions/demonstrations

To me this is the best stamping platform out there. Thank you for sharing 😊🤗

#Replay Brandy, THANKS so much for your awesome video. I've been wanting a stamparatus but was undecided. I love the hinge and mirror techniques. Can't wait for the next Creativate!

I do not own a STAMPARATUS but the open sides are a genius idea, It would be so very easy to stamp on a family news letter and personalize it. Brilliant breakdown of all the advantages of buying one.🇨🇦. (Mary)

That's the first time I've seen the mirror technique done on the stamparatus. Was trying to figure out at first, why you were stamping on your silicone craft sheet. Now I know why! That is a great technique! Kathy Varga

I didn’t know there was such a thing as a Deluxe Foam Mat. I’ll be getting one next time I order. Thanks Brandy.

Finally now I know how to the a mirror image. Thank you for sharing that was amazing!!!

Clever ideas. I did not realize all the extras. Thank you.

Wow, I have the Stamparatus and have barely used it because I’m a new card maker but this video has taught me a lot. Thank you so much.

Hello, merci beaucoup pour ce tuto d’utilisation sur le Stamparatus, je souhaite me l’acheter et je crois que votre vidéo m’a convaincue 😜😜. Kisses from France 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷, Stephanie

Love the mirroring technique. That was cool.

🙂This was the best! I don't have a stamparatus - but now I want one!! Thx!

I had never seen the mirror imaging done with this tool. Great tip!! Thanks.

Thank you so helpful info

This fun contraption would save my OCD sanity!!!

This is the first of me learning about the Stamparatus. Never knew it existed. Great video! Now I need to get one.

Thank you for showing how to do reverse images! Loved it!

Would love this!

Great tool! Love the techniques you showed!

Great Ideas, I will be watching this video over again and making notes

Thanks for the info

Love this video!

I have about 4 other bands of stamp positioners and I’ve never used them. So I decided I didn’t need the stamparatus even though my friend raves about hers. After your video I think I need this one! I like all three ideas you showed, especially the step up (happy, happy, happy birthday). I just placed an order so I need to wait until next month. The waiting will be hard on me because I want to try these techniques!!! I is great that you had input for the design. When non-stampers design something it doesn’t always translate into user friendly tools for the stamping community.

Love the deluxe foam mat idea!

I just purchased the Stamperatus. Thank you so much for showing tips and tricks. Cannot wait to use it!

I’ve wanted one of these for so long! Love the double hinges! Thanks for the video, so I could see all the possibilities 😄💕

Thank you for sharing 👍🏾

I have two MISTIs and now I want a Stamparatus. I like the repositioning on the hinges.

Thank you for the video. Very informative. I love the hinged technique and can see using this a lot. Perfect for making rainbow greeting like you shared.

Great ideas! Thank you!

wow - just love these techniques, especially the mirror image!! Thanks

Awesome!

Guess I'm a little late but watched it after church and choir practice! Learned a lot. The hinged technique is especially cool. Hope to purchase a stamparatus at some point and try these techniques you have shown. Thank you!

love love the product great demo

As a fairly new stamper, I didn't think I would have a need for the stamparatus. But my demonstrator urged me to get one and I use it almost with every card.

Great information. Thanks!

Thank you. Love the tips. On my wish list

Wow, I Need one of those in my craft room! I Really Loved the mirror technique. SO COOL! 😀 Thank you so much for all of this Great information. Have a Blessed Day.

The hinged technique is absolutely amazing - what a clever design!

Thanks for the helpful tips

Thank you Brandy! I really loved this video and the techniques you showed! Lots of ideas 😀. Thank you!

Love these techniques

Loved the video. Would love to have one of these.

The hinged stamping has me sold lol. I missed and watching replay lol I was marking catalog stamparatus is moving up in my wish list. It is a very handy tool I can see thank you for sharing.

Love the video. Lots of good info. Thank you so much

Great video. Thank you so much.

Thanks so much Brandy for the helpful information!🤗🌸

Thank you! The stamp status has to go to the top of my must have list! This would certainly help me with correcting my winky stamping!

Sorry I missed the live video, I love this tool. Great video.

Great instructions! Thank you

Great vido! Thanks for this information

I have been deciding to get the stamparatus since it first came out. I did not know how many ways it would be useful. The reverse stamping got me. This is will be put on my July order list for sure. Thank you for taking the time to show us how to us it.. Have a Butterfly Day!

Just got my order ! Can’t wait to try to make a card with them! May try the mirroring technique!

Great tips! I love my stamperatus!

I have 4 stamp positioners and haven’t used them. So I decided i didn’t need the stamparatus even though my friend raves about hers. I decided I need this one after all. I just ordered so I need to wait until next month to order. It is great that you had input into this tool. Sometimes when non-stamper’s design tools for the stamping community they don’t translate to user friendly tools for stampers.

Excellent job !! 😊

Hi Brandy! I missed live but am glad I can watch the replay. The reverse technique is something you just taught me. Thank you! Very cool!!

Loved the mirroring technique. Thank you for sharing

So excited to try out my new Stamparatus!! Thank you!

Great Stamparatus class

Can't wait to try this technique. Soooo cool!

I absolutely LOVED this video!!! Thank you SO much for sharing these tips on the Stamparatus!! What an AMAZING must-have craft tool!!! How cool that you had the opportunity to help provide input during the design process too!!

Wow on mirroring

Enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing!

TFS! Love the 2 hinged covers.

Thanks Brandy for the walk through of this awesome tool! I don't have one yet, but can see it would be a great addition to my crafting tools. Hope you're doing well.

Thanks for sharing these tips, Brandy

Enjoyed it very much.

Wow. This is amazing 🤩

Love the idea of this platform. The mirror image demo was was an awesome trick. Thank you.

This was great information. Thank you.

The stamperatus is an amazing tool. Thank you for sharing new uses. I can't wait to try it out!

I love the mirror technique!

Another great video! Thank you for demonstrating these products, it is so helpful to see them "in action". I'll need to add it to my wish list.