✩ SHOP The STAMPWHEEL here: ldli.co/e/26j37ym Hi friends! I hope you enjoy seeing a first in-depth look at the Altenew Stamp Wheel. I think it is an incredibly innovative stamp platform with so many possibilities for amazing stamping techniques. I customized a sticky mat with centering markings to make my Stamp Wheel work best for me, but I am sure accessories like it will be released very soon! Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! :)

Thanks to Simon’s demonstration, I clicked on his link and pre-purchased the Stampwheel. It arrived two days ago. It’s no secret to my crafting friends that I am the world’s worst stamper. I get more ink on me than my project. I am so very happy to report that I stamp like a pro with my new, and already much loved, Stampwheel. It is an amazing tool. I’m looking forward to trying my luck at stencils. I give the Stampwheell two ink free thumbs up. On a side note, we are so lucky to have Simon! Warm regards to you all, Greg

I love editing Simon! You always give me a chuckle in your videos. Thank you for your honest review and show the ‘mistakes’ that happen. You always keep things very real and are so informative! ❤

As another alternative to the sticky matt, maybe you could use the grid lines from the original packaging that was on the photopolymer square base to help line up card stock for red rubber stamps. Obviously, it won't be sticky, so using some spray adhesive or stencil glue could possibly work, and then that way, there is less plastic waste? I suppose it depends on how warped it is once it's been taken off the photopolymer square, but I think it would be worth exploring. Any thoughts? :)

The Stamperatus by Stampin Up won me over because I could use 2 lids and flip them for layering stamps, etc. This tool is even better and with the photo polymer base for stencils, I think it’s an even better value. Great job Altenew!

If you factor in the cost of both the Misti stamp positioner AND the sticky mat, the price difference is not that different $83 vs. 100 for the Stampwheel. The photopolymer mat is a great idea & will be more durable than the sticky mats. The ability to rotate to create wreaths is also a plus. Well balanced review.

I absolutely love what you said at the end. I don’t think I’ll be getting the tool right now, but kudos to Altenew for the work they put into this. I think with a few refinements (your suggestions were excellent) they can do well selling this and at least recoup their investment. And I bet their next tool will be even better. And so on. But we need companies like them to be innovating. You’re right, so thank you for that reminder. 😊

I really appreciate your comments about why innovative tools cost more. I think most people have no idea what goes into making new products, including be the costs of all the attempts that for one reason or another never make it to mass production

I got mine for my Birthday from my BF , it came in yesterday . Can't wait to try it out. Didn't want to just jump in and start useing it . I knew there had to be a Simon video out there to watch and I found it. Thank you so much for showing all these products.

Thank you for the unbiased review and all the different testing. I think this tool will actually give the Misti a run for its money. She can’t sue Altenew because with the rotating lid and photopolymer mat, it is unique to anything else. I personally don’t care if it is magnetized bc the sticky mat would work best for my needs. I will definitely put this positioner in the queue. Maybe with your great recommendations, there will be a version 2 in the future 😂 Thank you Simon!

Thank you Simon for your review. I have watched several videos but yours is the first that answered my question about how to use cling red rubber stamps with the wheel. I have been thinking long and hard about this tool because I have 3 other stamping devices and gave one I absolutely didn't like away. I especially appreciate the factual approach you took to justify the price point. Yes it is high, but manufacturing new products takes money. I hope that over time, when it isn't so new, Altenew will lower the price to pass savings on to the community. In the mean time I will always be a gadget lover and I think I deserve this addition to my inventory. It will add new techniques to my crafting. BTW Simon, I began watching your videos when you were quite new to KZfaq. I have watched you grow up on my big screen. Your skills and delivery have improved 100% and now you have your own product line! Congratulations on your success. Keep up the good work. I am old enough to be your grandma (70 last week) and I couldn't be more impressed if you were my own.

When they make it magnetic, include a sticky mat, and add a dark outline for where an A2 card base should go to center it, I will consider buying it. ❤ Great review!

They could also offer a replacement top for the multi stamping, in case you have more layers, like the we. R precision press. That way you could have two wheels going, to crank out those Christmas cards, without having to peel off the stamps to make room for another layer or sentiment.

I would think the photopolymer part could also help with the reverse or mirror technique. I don't have a large enough surface on any of my stamps to use that technique.

Thanks for the demo, Simon. Really appreciated being able to see the tool in action... As 50 year crafter, I absolutely am glad for inovation!

gREAT SHOW SIMON IT REALLY LOOKS LIKE A NICE TOOL TO HAVE.........THANKS FOR THE DEMO.....PAT

In my opinion, you did an excellent job reviewing this product. That wheel looks a little bulky to use on a daily basis but I can see how it would be extremely handy when making multiples of the same card. And it appeared to be a really sweet tool when you made the wreath! The wheel/platform seems to be a combination of Altenew's turn about jig and a stamp platform. I agree, there needs to be something on the bottom with marks, measurements to ensure proper card and/or paper alignment. Because it was so obvious when you removed the photopolymer pad to use your red rubber stamp, I'm am genuinely surprised Altenew didn't notice it right off (no slam against Altenew intended). Your creation to solve that issue was great! Job well done as always Mr Simon!!! TFS

I love your videos Simon. You are very creative and encouraging. Please keep it up. This is a creative stamping tool and I appreciate when crafters like you demonstrate and provide your honest feedback. Have a great day, Simon and crafty friends!

Got mine in the mail yesterday and after watching your video I can’t wait to use it!

Simon, Thanks so much for this video! I love my Altenew Stampwheel! I did exactly what you recommended but I used the grid that came attached to the sticky mat, I now have markings showing exactly where my A2 size card goes directly in the center, I'm really happy with that. I did cut out the corners of the Grid so that the mat would still stick to the bottom of the platform and it works great. What a wonderful tool to use especially for stamp layering and wreaths, like you showed us using your Pinstripe & Berries & Branches stamps. Even with the higher price range we all bit the bullet with our Misti and are now happy we did! I believe, with time This tool will be an investment to our craft!

I love Altenew, but was on the fence about whether to invest in another stamping platform right now. Your wreath demo was what I needed to see, and I never even thought about the stenciling potential. Having such a great range of uses beyond layering stamps makes it a more valuable tool for me. Thanks for doing such a comprehensive review!

Stumbled upon this while watching your Facebook short. And just wanted to say that I love the positive vibe you send out in your videos. 😊

I think this would be a game changer for use with the concord & 9th turnabout stamps. I was not sold until I saw you stencil with it. Now I will be pre-ordering one. Your solution with the sticky mat spot on! I have been cutting and using those for years and find they work just as good as the ones that are on the market today made for that purpose. My hope is that Altenew will make some sort of clear contact plastic adhesive grid for the bottom of the platform. That would solve the grid issue which I think is a necessary option for something like this. In the interim I think a piece of Cricut gridded release paper (the kind you use with Cricut type vinyl)might do the trick and should be fairly easy to stick to the bottom of the platform. Like you I don’t think this will replace my Misti for everyday use but it definitely will come in handy for some applications. Thanks Simon for the honest review and all the tips and tricks.

I also think that your final comments are very well thought out! The suggestions how to make the tool even better are very useful - hopefully to Altenew, too, they are such a great company! And obviously the price - while forbidding for many - can be more than justified - and this is the kind of thing you not only (like you said) by once in a lifetime but it is also worth saving up for (and there is no one saying you can‘t start your Christmas wishlist in March 😂).

Thank you BOTH so much, Editor Simon and Normal Simon, for the in-depth review and suggests. I received an Altenew StampWheel for Christmas 2023. The minute I opened it I knew I had to come looking for your tutorial. I watched it when you first posted this so I knew it was chock full of tips and tricks! Thank you BOTH!😄

Thank you, Simon! I have the stamp positioner from Stampin' Up and have been using an old Cricut mat. It shifts a bit and the idea of taping it to the platform is genius! Seriously, 🙌

Good idea for the sticky cutting mat I thought of that too, I would line up the markings on the mat to be in the exact center of the platform which would also provide other marked edges to line up. Thanks for demonstrating the stamping wheel for us.

I would definitely want some kind of grid to help with lining up paper and stamps. The idea of a magnetic base to help hold the paper when using the rubber stamps is a good one! Awesome video!

Thank u Simon for the demo. Just purchased the stampwheel will let u know my thoughts but I have a feeling I'm gonna be very happy 😊

Great new tool. Thanks for updates. I bought the Misti about 2 months ago, so until I get really good I will use it. You have great videos and explain things in detail. Thanks you so much.

Excellent show casing of the stamp heel, Bravo👏👏👏

I have quite a few ink layering stamp sets. This could be a game changer as I generally make 20 to 50 cards at a time for nursing homes and church.

This is definitely going on my crafting wish list. Thanks!

I love, love,love Altenew. They are my most favorite company when it comes to card making. Thank you for the great review. I’m your biggest fan. Lots of love from Dallas ,Texas, Klara.

Thanks you have the best demo of this stamping wheel 👍I’m buying it

Just a suggestion, but rather than moving your cardstock to the different corners for the layering stamps, just rotate the clear wheel for each layer, after you line up and add the stamp layer onto the cardstock and pick it up with the wheel. Then you just have to turn the wheel from 12 to 3 to 6, etc (hope that makes sense. That would save you some effort. I preordered mine a couple of weeks ago, and am looking forward to playing with it. Thanks for your review! (Sorry, I wrote that before I saw the whole review). Love your idea with the sticky mat and the markings - genius!

I agree with you about the magnet base & the sticky grid on the bottom, hopefully Altenew will listen to your suggestions

Hi I do like this new tool. I especially like how it makes using layering stamps much simpler since I often shy away from using layering stamps . Great video. Thanks Edgar from NYC

I truly appreciate your unbiased review. This is something I will put on my wishlist because it’s so innovative to the stamping process. Kudos to Altenew for developing this and wanting reviews for improvements. Thank for sharing this.

It took me a minute to see how you were doing it, but after watching it seems real easy. Love your hints, especially the sticky mat. I’ll have to check and see if it’s a good investment ($$ wise that is). I love my MISTI.. thanks Simon.. Just an added note I did purchase this. I hope you get something from this. Can’t wait to get it and try it out. I do a lot of stenciling and I do a lot of cards of the same ( assembly line). So I’m hoping not having to move the stamps around will be nice. I’m thinking that yes I can layer stamps , but I can also stamp the cardstock with multiple stamps( this is what I’m hoping). Thanks for the video Simon

Fantastic video Simon, as usual. You were very honest, warts and all. I love this new tool and the various ways you were able to demonstrate it.

Great honest review. Lots to consider and it's always exciting when new tools come out! Thanks so much!!

Thanks once again Simon, for a very informative video! I have pre-ordered the Stampwheel. I can see it being very useful for stencils for sure. I love your videos; always informative and fun. I've learned tons from watching you. I admit I've acquired nearly ALL of your stencils, clear stamps, rubber stamps, ink pads, and Lunar Paste in just a couple of months!! I think I need an intervention!!

Great video! Thank you for all the tips and your positive contributions in this crafting community!

They obviously should’ve sent you one for testing before bringing it to market. But then again, adding sticky mats and magnets will just be another item they can sell separately 🙄 I honestly don’t find this to be any better or much different than other stamping tools on the market. Thanks for the thorough unboxing and testing. I really appreciate a good review of a tool before purchasing.

Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions of this new product. I ordered one as my old Memories stamp platform needed to be replaced. Love it.

I definitely agree - both a sticky and magnetic base would be a plus and I would buy it in a flash!

Excellent technique video - lots to try with my new stamp wheel. Thank you xx

Thanks for this review. I was on the fence about this product, but after watching your video I’ve decided to pre-order it.

Great, thorough review, Simon! ❤

Great review! I just ordered the Stampwheel. Can't wait to try it myself.

I have been following Altenew on the making of this tool. They have invested a lot of time & money to get it just right. I honestly don’t think it is anymore expensive than the Misti. This is going to be perfect for layering stamps, turnabout stamps, wreath builder, & large background stamps. I find background stamps hard to get a good stamping with the Misti & TH platform. A friend saw this & wanted it so that was my gift to her. Looking forward to what she does with it. Great review Simon. I plan on getting one myself sometime.

I really am considering on purchasing this and like the additional tips you gave! Great job!

Very good presentation! I was so into what you were saying and doing, time flew. Sounds like a fine crafting investment.

Hi Simon, My Stampwheel just came in, so I’m binge watching all of the videos reviewing the Stampwheel, so far I’m impressed. The quality is definitely very good and it will last a very l-o-n-g time. TYFS your opinion.

Thanks for this great review, Simon! I must say that the rotation technique in stamping is not a totally unique one, but Altenew’s version of stamping rotation in this tool certainly is and the best is that it gives you the accuracy needed for EXACT REPEAT STAMPING which is what made the Misti such a hit. For some of you viewers who go a ways back, you may recall that InkaDinkaDoo (out of business and no longer available) had a line of stamping tools that were plastic circles (and maybe squares) with notches in the circles where you could adhere clear stamps to a mount and then placing the mounted and inked up stamp in each notch to create a kind of frame. I still have mine but rarely use it. Lindsay, the Frugal Crafter has one too and pulled it out to demonstrate it one time. There are other brands that have created kind of “press down” stamping tools, but not with the accuracy and ability to do exact placement re-stamping as needed along with the great versatility of the StampingWheel. I’ve already pre-ordered mine and can’t wait to use it!

Simon, thank you for your honest review of the Altenew stamping wheel. You made some good suggestions for future upgrades of the product and I am sure that Altenew would be grateful that you really put thought and effort into learning about their product. I also appreciate what you said at the end of ur video about negative comments hurting the small businesses that we know and love!

The 100$ price was a little bit of a shock. I like what they've done. very smart.

Glad you demonstrated red rubber stamp use, as no other demonstrations have done so! Well done review.

Great demonstration of the new stamp wheel. Loved the extra editing. Thank you Simon.

I wasn't sure about this new stamping too, but after watching your video, I can see how useful it can be. Thanks for your honesty and for your creative add-ins for the tool!!!

Nicely done. I am seriously considering this tool. Your review helped a lot. As far as the price. I think it is very reasonable. My goodness. Everything is going up. I’m sure the materials cost more. All of the other stamping tools are pricey as well and I think they are worth it. This tool seems to be so versatile. Altenew is a fabulous company. Thanks again. Take care ❤️

Hey Simon, glad to see you getting your crafty mojo back. Love your videos. Thanks for the video and showing us the new stamping tool.

Such a great video showing the pros and cons of the stamp wheel! I have now watched a few of your videos and have subscribed to your channel. Greetings from Michigan! 😊

Thanks so much for this video! I've been wanting to see more about this tool. It looks great. I wonder how easy it would be to get stray marks if you don't align the block perfectly as you bring it down and it has to wiggle to get into place. Everybody I've seen demonstrate this tool seems to get it aligned nearly immediately.

Love this tool.... going to save up to buy it!

Great review Simon! I love making wreaths and this makes it so simple. Yeah! Thank you👍❤️

Great review, it qualifies as a teaching video. Also the first video that has me considering to purchase the Stampwheel.

Excellent and thorough review of the Stamp Wheel. Thank you so much for trying so many different techniques. I agree that layering, stenciling and wreath building is where the Stamp Wheel excels. At first I was not sure I was in the market for another stamp positioner . But you really showed us how impressive this tool is. Kudos to you and the Stamp Wheel.

Great review. Thank you for sharing your demo.

Love the stampwheel! I have two and that allows me to have 16 or even more stamps on it at one time!

Thanks for a really informative video. I didn’t realize what the stamp wheel was. I have several stamping platforms, but glad to see that this one is different. Thanks for all your info.

Thank you for sharing and instructing on how to use Altenew's Stamping Wheel. It's one I'll look into for the future. I love how you can use it for stenciling. That's the selling point for me. I'm going to order some of those sticky mats in the future. Have a wonderful Wednesday.

Simon, Thank you for your awesome, unbiased and thorough review and your great ideas. I have all of the different size Misti. Love and use them all and will continue to do so. I have been waiting patiently for the Altenew Stampwheel. I saw it demoed at Creativation last year. I thought it was pretty cool so I pre-ordered it right away. I know it is made well because it’s an Altenew. And--It now has the Simon Hurley seal of approval! Woohoo!😊 Can’t wait to get my hands on it.

I love the innovative approach to stamping repeats, with more angle options than the other rotating templates/tools. Thanks for the thorough demo and honest review Simon. I always love your enthusiasm for the art and the industry.

Thank you Simon for doing this video. I think I'm in love with the STAMPWHEEL. As soon as I can I'll get me one!!!

I love my stamp wheel! It is so versatile in so many ways! Worth every penny to me because it is such a high-quality product and makes my stamping so much easier and quicker. Great video.

Thank you so much for this video! I got my notification from Altenew for the preorder and I loved it right away. Glad to hear that it is a quality product. I'm a huge Altenew fan. I have a bunch of layering sets from them. Can't wait to try this with all the techniques you demonstrated!

Super awesome demo, tfs! And also I appreciate the lessons in grace and poise I've learnt from the making community; I've had to restructure large swaths of myself after learning I have PTSD, and deliberately chose to follow the examples of J. McGuire, T. Holtz, and so many otthers modeling positive behaviours and choices.

Thank you so much for your review and your edits. I pre-ordered one the other day because I feel like this is a tool that can be added on to with different purposes (i.e. different wheels, stamp sets and specialty stencils all for use with this product), thus making it even more worth the investment. Great job reviewing as I was a little skeptical about the pre-order.

I have watched a few videos on the Stampwheel and your’s is the best - the hack for the card measurement is Great Simon - thank you for a great review

Thank you Simon for your candid review on the Stampwheel. I am pretty biased when it comes to Altenew products just as I am with Ranger products because I love them as a consumer. I bought the Stampwheel and adore it for many applications. One thing I wanted to address was the alignment where you put the custom grid in the middle (which was genius) however Altenew has already addressed that issue and is coming out with an alignment tool to use in the Stampwheel on the 11th of April. Thanks again for your candid review and I am a fan of you, your products, and the Altenew Stampwheel!

I love this new tool whereas other wreath makers require you to have a square piece of paper you can use a rectangular card front to make a wreath on this tool. That takes an extra step out of making wreaths. Awesome!

I like the stamp wheel and I am considering it for the tool kit. New to card making and looks like a good addition.

Thanks so much for your review Simon! IKve been wondering if it was worth trying out and I think youKve convinced me that it is.

A great video, Simon! Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts with the new tool!

Thanks Simon, I just put in a pre-order… you made me happy that I ordered it. Great demonstration

I love wreaths so it was great to see how easy they are to make with this stampwheel.

I’m wondering about the absence of grid lines on the cover plate to line up sentiment easily 🧐

I really appreciate another unbiased perspective on this product. I have numerous platforms and was not sure, given the price, whether I needed this one. However after watching the Altenew blog hop videos and yours, I am seriously considering. I am glad you showed the red rubber stamps as that was one of my questions but I am thinking the foam mounted red rubber would be too thick to use it. Now I think it is a unique new tool but you did point out some small drawbacks so I might wait for the next generation of the tool as I am betting they will make some of these improvements. Thank you!

Great deomonstration and review, Simon! I think it's pretty cool and worth the money because it has so many features that are amazing! Thank you so much!!!!

Thank you for your video and the review of the Alteew Stampwheel. I have to admit when I first saw the Stampwheel I wanted to rush out and buy it but after your comments I will not do this as I rarely do wreaths and I don't own any layering stamps. I have a Misti and find this is great for what I do and I have a turn around mask thingy (which I made myself) and this works fine for what I need. Your review was honest and excellent. I think a lot of people will still purchase this Stampwheel and Altenew deserve praise for designing it.

Thanks Simon, I've seen this tool on a couple of videos, but yours is far and away the best!! I'm not one for buying every gadget going, but you may just have persuaded me about this one

wonderful thorough review. Thank you

Thank you, Simon! Your review was thorough and thoughtful. Great job, as always.

Thank you for all your insights. I went ahead a did the pre Order for it. Can't wait for it to arrive!

Simon, thanks for this thorough review. One thought I have on it is that it takes up a smaller amount of my workspace when I am creating. And when I am creating, I tend to get very messy and my workspace gets smaller and smaller! Lol so using a misty when you have to flip the lid open, I usually have to clear stuff out of the way in order to have it lie flat and apply the ink. I’m thinking this tool will not have that issue. I’m planning to purchase it and I’m excited to try it out. Thanks again for a great review

Great demo. Thank you. Looks fun.

Thanks for your review! I thought it would be great for circular items, and you just confirmed how much more useful it really is. Thanks Simon.

Excellent review! I didn’t see the point in this until your demonstration. It’s based on a similar idea to the envelope punch pads but so much more! Didn’t think I would use one but now it’s on my list. Thanks, Simon!