10 Best Digital (Digi) Stamp Companies of 2010
Digital, or as they are more commonly referred to, “digi” stamps, are stamps that can be saved to your computer and printed on the paper of your choice. They are increasingly popular to their nature, price tag and ability to be resized and customized to fit your needs.
If you’ve never used digi stamps before, you can start by downloading free digi images. Visit my Free Digi Stamps hub for information on where to find these “freebies.” If you decide you like this new form of art stamping, here are some of the best digi stamp companies out there. Some of these companies even host weekly or monthly challenges with prizes for paper crafters to really get your creativity flowing. This list was generated based on online polls and SEO research over a 3-month period. They are not listed in any particular order!
Mo's Digital Pencil Shop
If you are a digi stamper and haven’t acquatined yourself with Mo’s Digital Pencil Shop yet, you’re in for a wonderful treat. Mo’s Digital Pencil Shop is one of the most popular digi stamps shops out there. Maureen Manning, talented artist and creator, is a children’s book author and illustrator who has brought her characters to life in the form of digis.Though Mo’s does not have a vast selection of categories, with most of the digi stamps being of her human characters, there is an extensive catalog of stamps that cover any possible occasion you could possibly ever be looking for.
Free stamps: Periodic free stamps are available on Facebook or through Mo’s Paper Craft Planet group.
Challenges: Yes
Sassy Cheryl's
Sassy Cheryl’s is another high-quality digi shop with many different categories for all of your projects. This very large catalog of stamps covers a multitude of themes such as everyday items, holidays, special occasions and children – all with a big of whimsy and “sass!” Sassy Cheryl’s stamps are available in standard black and white line art, as well as in pre-colored format.
Free stamps: No
Challenges: Yes
Digi Stamp Boutique
Digi Stamp Boutique was the first shop I ever bought a digi stamp from, so they hold a special place in my heart. Digi Stamp Boutique advertises their stamps a “simple and trendy” and they couldn’t be more spot-on. The images are wonderful for coloring and make perfect additions to greeting cards and scrapbook albums. You’ll especially fall in love with their whimsical characters.
Free stamps: Yes
Challenges: Yes
Bugaboo Stamps
If you are looking for fun and humorous digi stamps for your paper-crafting projects, Bugaboo Stamps is your one-stop shop. Bugaboo Stamps has hysterical digi stamps with sentiments that make them even funnier. These stamps work especially well with greeting cards because there seems to be a stamp available for any occasion. And if that's not enough, the customer service is fabulous and the artist and owner is a complete joy to work with!
Free stamps: Yes
Challenges: Yes
Sew Many Cards
Sew Many Cards features adorable characters and creatures hand-drawn by the talented artist, Angela Doescher. Over 1,000 digi stamps are available in the shop and feature adorable characters and animals. Sew Many Cards also runs a VIP membership club where members pay a monthly fee to receive free stamps and special deals.
Free stamps: Yes
Challenges: Yes
The Stamping Boutique
The Stamping Boutique offers a wide range of digi stamps with a very distinct look and feel to them. They are all drawn by talented artist Tracey Malnofski, with most being on the whimsical side. All stamps are very reasonably priced.
Free stamps: No
Challenges: No
Michelle Perkett Studio
Michelle Perkett is a talented artist who showcases her talents in the form of digi stamps. Categories for her gorgeous stamps include mermaids, holidays, special occasions, children, animals and magical characters. Her stamps are easy to color and make great additions to paper crafting projects.
Free stamps: Yes
Challenges: Yes
Meljen Designs
Melissa Jenkins is the talented artist of Meljen's Designs which offfers very popular digi stamps sold through the Wimsy Stamps store. Stamps include cute and whimsical characters, adorable and cuddly animals, kids and more.
Free stamps: Yes
Challenges: Yes
Phindy's Place
Philomena O'Neill is an illustrator who has brought her characters to life at Phindy's Place. Digi stamps include children, animals, magical characters and occasions, all with a bit of whimsy, and feature the very popular Mr. Brown and Mrs. Comfy characters.
Free stamps: No
Challenges: Yes
Squigglefly
Squigglefly makes the top 10 list simply because they offer a TON of digi stamps from many different artists. This means that the diversity of stamps and styles is endless, so you're bound to find something you like! Squigglefly also has wonderful customer service and even provides tutorials to help you along. That, coupled with the rewards program Squigglefly offers are just two more reasons to check out this great digi shop!
Free stamps: Yes
Challenges: Yes
