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We carry a full line of IDEAL self inking rubber stamps and an ever growing line of ART stamps. All our stamps are made of a photopolymer resin that accepts all modern stamping inks available today. Our art stamp line is great for making beautiful scrapbook pages, hand made cards for any and all occasions, they are perfect for hobbies and can be combined with any Graphic art types to make great scrapbooking projects.

We invite you to browse our web site to find something to your liking. We think you will like what you see and if you try some of our stamps we hope you will choose us for all your stamping needs.

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We always strive to make your shopping experience a pleasure by offering a 100% guarantee on all our rubber stamps and art stamps. We also utilize a secure shopping cart system powered by PayPal which is one of the Internet's top rated methods of shopping online today. It is secure and ensures your private information stays secure. So everyone we wish you happy stamping, scrap booking, and card making, with all our art stamps here at First & Last Impressions.

Stamping has undergone a metamorphosis from the the time it was first brought into use. Not really a new phenomenon, the trend dates back to 3000 BC when seals were used for the purpose of communication as humans were yet to devise a proper language. That was the era when stamps and seals were generally made from materials like wood, stone, bone and metals. The rapid development of technology in almost all manufacturing processes has meant several improvements in the final product. The same holds true for stamps too. Thanks to the laser technology being employed by many prestigious stamp manufacturers, customers can now procure their customized stamps in less time and expect an even better result in terms of quality. Modern technology has also ensured that less and less errors take place.

The introduction of lasers in the stamping process has made it possible to engrave materials like wood, plastics and plexiglass. Moreover, no manpower is used when laser technology is employed to make stamps. Stamping has truly developed with the times. From symbols in ancient caves to multi colored stamps, humans have truly learned to leave their distinct 'impression'. In fact, in the present times, multi colored stamps have emerged to be a rage- be it for official, personal or artistic purposes, the demand for multi colored stamps ceases to decline and finds application in newer processes everyday. No wonder, established online companies and experts have been on an all time increase and offer a huge variety of multicolored stamps to suit all needs.

The origin of the popular rubber stamps, seen today, is closely linked with early dentistry as dental specialists used vulcanized rubber that was set in plaster molds in order to make inexpensive denture bases. Most dentists had their own vulcanizers, which would be instrumental in manufacturing the first rubber stamp

In the year 1886, James C Woodruff, taking the help of a dentist relative created the first rubber stamp. There has been no looking back ever since. Stamps have become an indispensable part of most organizations, government offices, post offices and other bodies. The popular picture stamps were introduced in form of educational stamps and the artistic stamps we use today date back to the year 1919 when German artist Kyrt Schwatting used them in his collages. Today, there are hundreds of companies specializing in manufacturing different kinds of stamps around the country and advanced technology is being employed to devise state of the art stamps.

As the Internet revolution spread, stamping gained a new dimension with online companies offering different kinds of stamps including self-inking stamps, pre-inked stamps, rubber stamps, dater stamps and number stamps. No matter what your requirement is- be it name stamps, address stamp, endorsement stamp, or signature stamp, multicolored stamps, ordering high quality stamps today is just a matter of a few clicks!

Stamps people use

Thanks to the rapid advancement in technology, there are different kinds of stamps available at popular online stores like First & Last Impressions. Self-inking stamps that don't need a inking pad for functioning have been a blessing for all those who have always wanted to avoid messy stamp pads. These stamps boast of a built-in ink pad that inks the stamp die after each impression. The same allows you to make thousands of impressions without any external inking pad. The best part is that such stamps can easily be re-inked. Several good stores offer these stamps in different shapes and sizes to meet your requirement.

Despite innovations in stamping, the popularity of traditional rubber stamp cannot be refuted. Suitable for making large impressions, these stamps still find many takers- from crafter's to business houses, traditional rubber stamps still retain their popularity on major online stamping stores. Of course, you need an ink pad with these stamps.
Dater stamps allow you to stamp dates fast and more conveniently. In fact, you can also order a customized text above and below the date.

As I mentioned above we have a full line of art stamps and I have included a brief history of scrap booking below as an example of the many uses of Art Stamps.

Scrap booking as a hobby has taken off in recent years largely due to multi-level marketing enterprises. It is now a multi-billion dollar industry with a large number of companies creating scrapbooking products. Across the world, "scrappers" or "scrapbookers" get together and scrapbook at each other's homes, local scrapbook stores, scrapbooking conventions, retreat centers, and even on cruises. Scrappers share tips and ideas as well as enjoying a social outlet. The term "crop" was coined to describe these events, a reference to cropping, or trimming, printed photographs. This hobby has surpassed golf in popularity: one in four households has someone playing golf; one in three has someone involved in scrap booking.

As an industry, it is young, with many new players entering the market to serve various niches. There are several scrap booking magazines, such as Scrapbooks etc., and even entire shows and dedicated to selling products related to the hobby.

In the late 1990's, many scrappers opened stores to turn their hobby into a business. Unfortunately, within 5 years, many of those stores were forced to close due to a downturn in the economy and the fact that many store owners mistakenly assumed that loving to scrap was enough to run a retail store. Many owners simply didn't know HOW to run their stores. During this time, more multi-level direct sales companies were formed. Several were closed due to mismanagement, while others weathered the tough times. It also gave rise to a new breed of business - the home-based retailer. Companies arrived to provide information for women who wanted to break out of the direct sales mold and go out on their own. While vendors had traditionally stayed away from the home-based market due to fraud, they began to warm to the idea of the non-traditional sales channels as a way to get their products in front of more consumers through home parties and workshops. Working with a company like this enabled them to tap into legitimate home-based retailers.

Originally, it was hard to find scrapbooking supplies, but now most major discount stores and almost all major craft supply stores stock them. Local scrapbook stores (LSSs) are considered the heart and soul of the hobby of scrapbooking by some enthusiasts. LSSs are where one can attend classes and find out where the best "crops" are. Supplies can also be ordered online. They can also be ordered from a consultant who is like a personal-shopper. She can provide instructional classes as well as sell you a variety of products. Some of these sell products through a multi-level direct sales company while others are independent and may be part of a business group. Scrap booking is not only a hobby to create a place for one's keepsakes, but also has become a popular way to make gifts for weddings and other special occasions.