Adding Stamps to the Class Pile

Every now and then, I like to swap out my class stamps for "new" stamps. I used to be able to do it more often when we had more stamp stores in L.A. I really miss the variety of stores (not to mention places to teach!) I am very grateful for what we still have. My regular go to stores for stamps locally are: Stampin from the Heart in L.A. Zinnia in So Pasadena Kinokuniya in Downtown L.A. Paper Source (Beverly Hills, Santa Mónica and Pasadena) I also frequent etsy when I can. I love finding unique stamps that aren't mass marketed. I also have been known to carve my own stamps every now and then. Out of state favorite stamp stores include: Frenzy Stamper in Scottsdale, AZ (Debbie is like my sugar Mama when it comes to buying new stamps. If I want it and she likes it, yeah, baby! Her attitude has always been, "One for me, some for the store." She buys what she likes and her taste is amazing. I can't wait to trek there next weekend!) Ink About It (Westford, MA is another favorite place. I will be teaching there in December. I always manage to pick up a few new favorites when I'm in town.) Ink About It (NYC!! I went there for the first time this summer and got into serious trouble. They had some amazing stamps. I can't wait to go back!) Other favorite venues include: Scrapbook Territory in Berkeley, CA Castle in the Air also in Berkeley, CA Our Lady of Rubber/Guadalupe Stamps in Santa Fe, NM Some of the companies that I love (as you'll see above) include: Stampers Anonymous Invoke Arts Catslife Press Judikins 100 Proof Press Hero Arts I miss the abundance of companies that we used to have to choose from. I'm grateful that some of my old favorites are still around. Where do you get your stamps and what are your favorite companies?