Changes are coming!

August 28, 2025

Stampin’ Up! announced a few upcoming changes last week. I mentioned and explained them in this video.

1. First up is the change in the type of stamps they’ll be offering. Currently we have both red rubber/cling and clear photopolymer. Starting in November all new stamps will be clear photopolymer.

Craft Stamps, Clear Stamps, Decorative Stamps & Cling Stamps

Why? They are having difficulty sourcing the product needed to produce cling or red rubber stamps. In addition they are not selling as well as photopolymer do. It seems most people like the clear stamps; my customers have mentioned this to me too.

So for stamp sets from the current Annual and Holiday catalog here’s how it works going forward. Once they run out of stock of the cling stamps they’ll switch over to clear photopolymer.

2. Next is the packaging. Because most stamps will be in photopolymer after November they will be in new packaging – clear sleeves. These will be approximately 5″ X 9″ in size. They are phasing out the DVD cases. However they will continue to offer them in 4 packs like they currently do. See them here. They will also offer bulk packs of the new thin sleeves as well.

3. The die-cut sleeves will change too and will be the same as the stamp set sleeves. They’ll now have photos of the dies on the cover like you see below.

4. Lastly they are discontinuing our Stampin’ Write markers. The Blends markers are outselling these by far. And because they were originally intended to be used to color directly on red rubber stamps (as well as coloring) they won’t be needed for this.

In my opinion I love coloring with the Blends so much I would never use these for coloring. They leave lines on larger images where the Blends do not. They color so smoothly!

All of our Stampin’ Write markers are now on the Last Chance list and will be available while supplies last. If you love them I’d grab some while you can. See them here.

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How to achieve the Inked Block Technique; you only need 3 things!

March 31, 2022
I shared the Inked Block technique on Tuesday's Facebook Live video. It's fun, easy and you need just 3 things!

I chose to feature the Garden Wishes stamp set & a variety of colors. This first one is Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape & Pacific Point.

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You need a clear block, Stampin' Write markers and a spritzer filled with water. Below are the measurements for the cards.

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Watch the video here to see how it's done. It's the first of 3 projects I share.

Tips for success:
- Use Stampin' Write 'water based' markers on your block; do not use Blends which are permanent markers.
- Start with the lightest color first so you don't get a dark color on your marker tip
- After filling up the block with ink (I colored on the diagonal) spritz it with water until dots form.
- The more water you add the better the inks blend. But don't do too much or the colors blend too much.
- Press the block directly on your White card stock and hold for a few second.
- Have a tissue or paper towel ready to dab up excess water off the paper.
The Stampin' Write markers I used on this next card are Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana and Pacific Point.

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The card below has a softer feel. The colors are Pale Papaya, Pumpkin Pie & Polished Pink.

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Which one is your favorite?

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Click on the photo below to watch the video.

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A cute box with free template and video tutorial too!

March 30, 2022

Marilyn shared this sweet treat box at our last Flowerbug's Team Meeting. She cased it from Pootles. It looks almost like a mini milk carton.

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Her box is 2 X 2" and 3 1/4" tall. She used the Pansy Petals designer paper, Soft Succulent card stock and ink. This pretty DSP is retiring now; get it here while supplies last.

I made one for a recent FB Live video too. I chose to use the Flowering Fields DSP; it's so springy!

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They're made in Pear Pizzazz and Fresh Freesia card stock and the greeting is from the Celebrating You stamp set seen here. The greeting tag is from the Stitched So Sweetly dies which are retiring now and available while supplies last! See the dies here.

She made up a template and another sheet of card stock showing you how it looks after trimming and cutting the template as shown. Watch the video here or below to see how it's made.

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It's 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" and is similar to a 2 4 6 8 box. Score on the short side at 1 1/2", 3 1/2" & 4 1/2". Score on the long side at 2", 4", 6", & 8". Then cut away the areas crossed off and cut up to the score lines as shown.

You'll need 4 pieces of Designer Paper measuring 1 3/4" square. And 4 pieces measuring 1 3/4" X 3/4" for the top. She punched two holes in the top flaps to thread ribbon through to tie in a bow.

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Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful project Marilyn!

Here's the video; click on the photo below to watch it.

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New Catalogs are coming; do you need one?! New Colors are gorgeous!

March 29, 2022

The new 2022-23 Annual Catalogs are going live in early May. I'm ordering some to be mailed out on March 31st. They are free to those who have purchased from me in the last 6 months. Let me know if you'd like one by tomorrow, March 30th.

If you haven't ordered from me before or lately, you can do so here. Or send me $5 and I'll mail you one. Contact me here with questions.

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The new 2022-2024 In colors are gorgeous; bright, bold and fabulous. Here's a pretty graphic for you.

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I always offer a big bundle of In Color products with the start of the new Annual Catalog. I'll share the details of it in April. It's so nice to get a bit of a nice variety and know that you have the card stock, ink and refills along with accessories to match! I always include free product with purchase of my bundles.

I'll also be offering a Designer Paper Share too. Stay tuned!

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The Last Chance list is out!

Tons of items from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog are retiring and many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.

Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out.

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Host codes: 6QFA66WT

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