TUESDAY'S TOOL: STAMP-A-MA-JIG

I am amazed whenever I bring this tool out in a class:  participants say either that they
~have it and just love it
~have it and have never used it because they weren't sure how
~want to get it because they've seen it used and think it looks like a great tool

Do you see yourself in those comments?  Well, if you do, let's get going. 

I have loved and used the Stamp-a-ma-jig (aka SAMJ) for years.  When I show it in a class, being a 'lefty' myself, I show it from both the right-handed and left-handed perspective.  Last week in our Stamp Club, I set up the placement sheet for both since I have 2 left-handed stampers, in addition to me, in the Club.

So, here we go......  What does the SAMJ offer you?  It offers you the ability to get perfect alignment every time.  That's so much better than guessing when it really matters.

Here's what it looks like:

 

I guess it can look rather intimidating, as in: what on earth does one do with that black thing and that thin piece of plastic ?!?!?

Functions & Features
 ■ Stamp positioner
 ■ Allows for fast and precise stamp placement
 ■ Perfect for word and letter stamps
 ■ Sturdy plastic construction
 ■ Includes washable plastic sheet
 ■ Nonskid base 

Here's a little step-by-step with the SAMJ.  (I'd do a video but, as payment for living in these beautiful mountains, I get to be on slower-than-slow dialup and producing a video just isn't in the cards until we can get a high speed connection up here.)

And now, here's the SAMJ ready for action.  I want to put a greeting inside this card that will be sent to my daughter this afternoon.

I've placed a piece of green paper under the plastic sheet that is half of the SAMJ (below)duet of tools.  If you look at the photo above you can see that plastic sheet with the circle that say 'imaging sheet' still on it so I can find it easily when it buries itself on my work table.

Below:  Snug the plastic piece into the 'crook/corner' of the Jig.  Then take your stamp of choice, inked up, and slide it along that 'inside corner' of the Jig and stamp the words onto the plastic.  Mind you, I am left handed!  If you are right handed you would be positioning the stamp with your right hand into the corner on the other side of the Jig.

Below:  when you pull the stamp away, the words will remain on the plastic sheet.

TIP:  Do NOT use Basic Black, Basic Brown, or Basic Grey when stamping onto this plastic sheet.  The image will be there forever.  Use one of the other 48 colors in the Classic Stamp Pad line.

 

Below: Position the plastic sheet on your cardstock, where you would like the image to be stamped.

 

Below:  Place the Jig snugly against the corner of the plastic sheet.

 

Below:  Pull the sheet away, being sure that the Jig does not move.

Below:  Slide the stamp right into that corner and push it down onto the cardstock.

 

Below:  Remove the Jig and the stamp and voila!  Your image is right where you positioned it.

And if you're needing a Stamp-a-ma-jig now, simply go to my Stampin' Up! website, click on SHOP NOW and you're ready to place your order.

I'll see you again tomorrow with an example of 2-step stamping using the SAMJ.  That's really fun!  And if you have one of these things gathering dust on a shelf or in a cupboard, bring it on out and try positioning a phrase right where you'd like to see it--without tilting up or down and ruining all your hard work on a card.

Stamp set used today:  On Your Birthday, p. 141, 111664, $33.95, set of 12 stamps

Comments

[Janet Smith]

I really DO need to use the SAMJ more often! And..too bad I didn't know about NOT using Basic Black sooner..... :(

[Blythe Klipple]

Very big thanks Jeanna. ~Blythe :)

[Jeanna Bohanon]

What a beautiful card! ;)