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Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Postmarked Sticker Book vs Tim Holtz Idea-ology Layers Botanicals

Both are Tim Holtz Idea-ology paper embellishments in the same vintage style, so the choice comes down to format. The Postmarked Sticker Book gives you 288 small spiral-bound stickers in a compact book, which suits journaling, planners and quick card accents. Layers-Botanicals gives you 83 larger botanical die cuts up to about 3 inches, which suit scrapbook layouts, card fronts and layered collage. Reviewers of the Idea-ology line generally praise the print quality and vintage look; the sticker book's small sticker size is the most common complaint, and the die cuts are praised for size but criticized for limited quantity.

  • Choose the Postmarked Sticker Book if you want a large, portable supply of small vintage postmark and stamp stickers for journals, planners and quick card accents.
  • Choose Layers-Botanicals if you need larger botanical die cuts to build focal points on scrapbook pages, card fronts and collage.

Prices

  • Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Postmarked Sticker Book: $10.99 at Amazon (checked today)
  • Tim Holtz Idea-ology Layers Botanicals: $10.27 at What America Buys (last seen Nov 9)
  • Difference: the Tim Holtz Idea-ology Layers Botanicals is $0.72 cheaper than the Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Postmarked Sticker Book at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 11)
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Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Postmarked Sticker Book

Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Postmarked Sticker Book

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Pros
  • 288 stickers in one book
  • Spiral binding keeps sheets flat and organized
  • Small sizes work well in planners and journals
  • Vintage postal look matches the Idea-ology line
Cons
  • Stickers are small, about 1 inch
  • Only 12 sheets, so designs repeat
  • Not sized for large focal points
Tim Holtz
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Layers-Botanicals

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Layers Botanicals

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Layers-Botanicals

$10.27at What America BuysChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • Larger die cuts up to about 3 inches
  • Botanical shapes suit layering and collage
  • Good for card fronts and scrapbook layouts
  • Matches the vintage Idea-ology palette
Cons
  • Only 83 pieces
  • Loose pieces are easy to lose
  • Botanical theme limits use outside floral designs

What separates them

Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Postmarked Sticker BookTim Holtz Idea-ology Layers Botanicals
FormatSpiral-bound sticker book with 12 sheetsLoose die-cut pieces in a 7x5 inch package
Piece count288 stickers83 die cuts
Size rangeAbout 1 x 1 inch to 1 x 1-1/2 inchesAbout 3/8 inch to 3 inches, largest about 3.63 x 3 inches
MotifPostmarks, stamps and vintage postal imageryBotanical florals and leaves
Storage and portabilityBound book keeps stickers together and flatLoose pieces need a folder or bag
Layering useSmall accents and backgroundsLarger focal layers and collage
MaterialPaperPaper

Price history

$10.99$4.95
Nov 9Nov 11
  • Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Postmarked Sticker Book: lowest $10.99 on Nov 9 at Amazon; $10.99 on Nov 11.
  • Tim Holtz Idea-ology Layers Botanicals: lowest $4.95 on Nov 9 at Messy Papercrafts; $6.99 on Nov 11.

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Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Postmarked Sticker Book

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    $10.99Checked 42 min ago
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    Availability unknownSold by grperks (99.7% positive, 148,500 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $14.69Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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Tim Holtz Idea-ology Layers Botanicals

  • What America BuysNew

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    $10.27Checked Nov 9
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  • Root and CompanyNew

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    $7.00+ $8.99 shippingChecked 14 h ago
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  • etsworldnow.comNew

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    $8.39+ $7.70 shippingChecked Nov 9
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    Availability unknownSold by marchar_antiques (100% positive, 2,500 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $7.00+ $8.00 shippingChecked Nov 9
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Specs compared

SpecTim Holtz Idea-Ology Postmarked Sticker BookTim Holtz Idea-ology Layers Botanicals
MaterialPaperPaper
ColorMulticolormulti
StyleVintageVintage
Sticker count288 Stickers—
Sticker sizes1" x 1-1/2" and 1" x 1"—
Number of pieces288—
BindingSpiral bound—
Sheet count12 (twelve) sheets—
Overall sheet size115mm x 223mm—
Design sizes22mm x 26mm to 25mm x 37mm—
Pattern—Floral
Design Style—Vintage
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SpecTim Holtz Idea-Ology Postmarked Sticker BookTim Holtz Idea-ology Layers Botanicals
Product Type—Die Cuts
Product Subtype—Die Cuts
Item Count—83
Included—Paper
Shape—botanical
Theme—Botanical
Compatible Materials—Paper
Occasion—Event
Size—3.63" x 3" (largest)
Typical Users—

What reviewers say

Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Postmarked Sticker Book

Crafters who use Tim Holtz Idea-Ology products describe this book as a well-made, generously stocked set of vintage postal stickers that fits journaling and collage work. The main complaints are that the stickers are paper and thin, and that the small sizes run out fast.

What people mention
  • DesignPraisedBuyers like the coordinated vintage postmark and stamp artwork.
  • Sticker countPraisedOwners say the book holds plenty of stickers for the size.
  • Paper materialCriticisedCrafters note the stickers are paper and tear or wrinkle easily.
  • BindingPraisedThe spiral binding is said to lie flat and keep sheets together.

Questions and answers

Which is better for journaling?
The Postmarked Sticker Book. Its 288 small stickers fit planner boxes and journal margins, and the bound book keeps them tidy.
Which is better for scrapbook layouts?
Layers-Botanicals. The die cuts reach about 3 inches, large enough to anchor a page or card front.
Which gives more pieces?
The sticker book, with 288 stickers against 83 die cuts.
Do they match each other?
Yes. Both are Tim Holtz Idea-ology paper pieces in the same vintage style, so they layer together well.
Which lasts longer for regular crafters?
The sticker book has more pieces, but its small stickers go fast in planners. The die cuts are fewer but each covers more area.
Is it worth owning both?
If you do both journaling and scrapbooking, yes. The stickers handle small accents and the die cuts handle focal layers.

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Crafters
Piece Count—83 dye-cut pieces
Element Height Range—3/8" to 3"
Model—TIMTH.93554
Length—7 cm
Width—0.7 cm
Weight—0.1 kg
Item Dimensions—7 x 0.75
Package Size—7x5 inch