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Roots in a Garage Spark a Stamping Empire (Image Credits: Pixabay)
Las Vegas – Tucked away near the bustling Strip, a specialty shop offers an unparalleled array of rubber stamps that has captivated hobbyists for decades.
Roots in a Garage Spark a Stamping Empire
Wayne Gartley launched what became Viva Las VegaStamps in 1991 from his garage.[1][2] He crafted stamps initially for personal projects and other firms. By 1993, Gartley opened the first retail space on Decatur between Sahara and Charleston. The business relocated to its current spot at 1008 E. Sahara Ave. in 2000.[1]
Gartley, known as Stampo, passed away in 2024 at age 81. His nephew, Jeff Gartley, stepped in around 2008 and now manages operations full time. The store earned a nod in the book “111 Places in Las Vegas That You Must Not Miss” by Mackenzie Jervis and photographer Kaitlyn Kelsey.[1] This family-driven venture transformed a niche passion into a landmark for stamp enthusiasts.
Over 20,000 Designs Claim the Top Spot
Craft aficionados enter a realm boasting more than 20,000 unique stamps from over 1,500 plates, positioning Viva Las VegaStamps as the world’s largest manufacturer by variety.[1][2] Prices range from $1 buckets to $20 pieces, with $2 and $5 options abundant. Themes span holidays, weddings, baby showers, and whimsical niches like “The Wizard of Oz” complete with ruby slippers.
Antique ads peddling mercury or arsenic sit alongside food motifs such as chocolate and coffee….
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-19 20:39:00
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