Product Changes Ahead

 Hello friends!

Wow! I have some important news to share with you.  Stampin' Up! is making some product changes and one of the changes starts today.  Read on to learn more.

Cling Stamps (Red Rubber)

We’ve decided to discontinue our cling stamp line due to challenges in sourcing the necessary raw materials. While we currently have access to enough raw materials to continue production for the time being, the supply has become increasingly inconsistent, and certain key raw materials are no longer being manufactured. We’re choosing to make this change now to ensure a smoother, more strategic transition—with minimal disruption to you. We will continue to offer a wide range of photopolymer stamps to support various artistic styles and techniques.

What's Happening	When
Photopolymer Transition	Starting with November 2025 Online Exclusives, all new stamps will be photopolymer.
Last Printed Catalogs to Include Cling Stamps	September–December 2025 Mini Catalog and 2025–2026 Annual Catalog
Last Online Exclusives to Include Cling Stamps	September 2025 Online Exclusives
Mini Catalog Cling Transition*	In December 2025, all cling stamps in the September–December 2025 Mini Catalog will move to Last Chance Products and be available while supplies last. No cling stamps from the mini catalog will carry over. (Last Chance Products is where items go to eventually be retired, sometimes at a discount)
Annual Catalog Cling Transition*	In April 2026, all cling stamps in the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog will move to Last Chance Products and be available while supplies last. No cling stamps from the annual catalog will carry over.
Online Exclusives Cling Transition	Cling stamps released in Online Exclusives through September 2025 will be supported—based on demand—until April 2026 at the latest. Some will likely discontinue prior to April.
Final Transition	In April 2026, all remaining cling stamps across our offering will move to Last Chance Products and be available while supplies last.

Stampin’ Write Markers

We have also decided to discontinue Stampin’ Write Markers. With the growing popularity of Stampin’ Blends, we’ve seen a steady decline in sales of Stampin’ Write Markers. One of the primary techniques unique to Stampin’ Write Markers is coloring directly on cling stamps—a technique that will become less relevant as we transition away from cling.

The phasing out of the Stampin' Write Markers will start TOMORROW, August 20th.  They will all be added to our Last Chance Products* and will be available while supplies last.  NOTE: While we typically only update our Last Chance Products during the week of even numbered months, we're making an exception for this transition.

New and Improved Stamp and Die Packaging

As part of our transition away from cling stamps, we’re excited to introduce updated packaging for stamps and dies! Because photopolymer stamps are thinner, we’re able to offer sleeker, slimmer packaging that saves space. Both stamps and dies will now come in the same size and style of packaging, making it easier than ever to store bundles and coordinating products together. The new packaging is similar to our current die packaging—durable, clear plastic envelopes—but with an exciting improvement: Die packaging will now feature printed artwork for quick and easy identification! Stamp packaging will continue to display artwork as well.

Packaging Details

• New packaging measures 5-5/8" x 9" (hint:  I believe our Paper Pumpkin kits fit in these too!)  
• Stamps and dies will now come in the same size and style of packaging, making it easy to store bundles and coordinating products together.
• Packaging is clear with an insert that displays stamp or die artwork for quick and easy identification—yes, both stamp and die packaging will now show artwork!
• Larger packaging dimensions allow us to showcase more stamp artwork at 100% on the insert.
• Sleek, slim design will help you and your customers store more in less space.
• Envelope closure includes a tuck-in flap for quick and easy opening and closing.
• Packaging is sized to fit a variety of organization systems.

That's a lot of changes in one blog post.  I wanted to be sure you were all aware of the changes coming, and if you really love our Stampin' Write Markers, you may want to stock up.  These will go quickly.  Just click on my SHOP button and check them out on the Last Chance Products list.

While change can be alarming for some, I believe that Stampin' Up! is doing what is necessary to continue to be one of the leaders in paper crafting. We brought scrapbooking back and it has been well received. We continue to have color coordinated papers, inks and embellishments like twine, ribbon and sparkly dots and this is one of the reasons I am still an active demonstrator for 15 years.  Nothing compares to the quality and long shelf life of their products. Personally, I'm looking forward to the new thinner stamp envelopes because that will give me a lot more room for more!  When one door closes, another opens. 😉

Soon, our 2025 Sept-Dec Mini catalog will go live.  I have received my pre-order and let me tell you, this catalog is packed with a lot of great things for Fall, Christmas and beyond.  And, there will also be NEW Online Exclusive products next month too.  A lot is happening and even though it's really hot in most parts of the country, Christmas IS coming...  

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.  Thanks for stopping by today and enjoy the rest of your week!

Painterly Pears Part 2

 Today I would like to share the other cards I made with this fantastic suite.  If you missed my first share, please go back and look for August 1st post.  As I mentioned earlier, I've been having a lot of fun playing with this beautiful paper.  I admit, I am a paper girl.  I've been a demonstrator for 15 years, and I still have some of the designer papers I bought when I first joined.  Isn't that sad?  Or is it good?  Sometimes the paper is so pretty it's hard to cut it up, but alas, we really should.  Otherwise, no one else will get to see the beautiful designs.

Before I get to my cards, did you know that we have concept artists at Stampin' Up! and every designer paper we offer, has been hand drawn by our artists.  Once it's exactly the way they want the design, then the paper is copied in bulk and it's amazing to see that none of the bright, crisp color is lost.  What you see is exactly how it ended up when it was designed and approved.  How cool is that?  OK, on to my other cards.

For this grateful heart card, I chose to use Berry Burst for my card base because you can see tiny snips of that color in the florals on the paper.  The dies allowed me to frame the sentiment and pop them up giving dimension to the card panel.  The sentiment is from the Label Me Grateful stamp set (and it comes with dies too).

For the Kindness card below, my card base is Mossy Meadow, and I love how this looks against the pink background in the paper.  I used Basic Beige for the sentiment panel and a few die cuts straight from the designer paper works out so well.  No need to stamp the pears, just die cut them from the paper!

In yesterday's post I showed you a cut out piece that was snipped directly from the bottom right of the paper.  This is the bottom left side of the paper.  Here I chose not to snip it but just use the entire panel that measures 3-3/4 x 5 and adhered it to a panel of Mossy Meadow.  The entire panel was then adhered to a card base of Peach Pie.  

For my last card I used a Basic Black card base, with a little paper tearing of Mossy Meadow.  I did some quick cutting around the design of the paper using my paper snips though.  I didn't want to tear into that pretty pear hanging so cute on that branch.  The sentiment is from the Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack. I added a little sparkled ribbon with Mossy Meadow and Gold Trim as well as some Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon.

I had so much fun playing with the Painterly Pears Suite and I hope you enjoyed seeing all the cards I've shared with you. 

If you decide you want to try your hand at this gorgeous suite, feel free to place an order. I've listed all the products below and if you click on anything, it will take you directly to my online store.  Every order, no matter the amount, gets you a free gift from me. And, we now have Stampin' Rewards that you can earn for every order you place from $ 20 and up.  Be sure to "opt in" for rewards and also "opt in" for contact so I can send you a new catalog when they are released. We will have a new Mini catalog coming in early September, so be sure to get on my email list too.  

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoyed your visit!  Questions? Be sure to contact me and I am happy to help. Enjoy your day and weekend.

Product List

Painterly Pears Suite Collection (English)

[166159]

$73.75

Perfectly Pears Bundle (English)

[166154]

$42.25

Perfectly Pears Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[166147]

$20.00

Perfectly Pears Dies

[166153]

$27.00

Painterly Pears 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[166146]

$12.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$14.00

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

$14.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144243]

$14.00

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$14.00

Peach Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[163799]

$14.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

$13.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English)

[164862]

$7.00

Low Profile Sparkle Dots

[166157]

$9.50

Mossy Meadow & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm)

[166158]

$9.50

Gold Striped 3/8" (1 Cm) Mesh Ribbon

[165599]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Painterly Pears

 Hello!

For quite some time, I've had my eye on the Painterly Pears Suite of products.  What can I say? The suite is amazing, and the paper is stunning!  I've been making several cards for a stamp camp that I will host in August and September, and I love all of these so much, I can't decide which ones to use for camp. 

First, take a peek at this gorgeous paper!

Was I right?  Every piece of this paper has gorgeous colors and coordinates with so many of our cardstock colors.  And take a peek at the Perfectly Pairs Bundle that includes the stamp set and dies. The suite has all the products, but you can get the bundle and add a pack of paper and you're all set. 

For my first card below, I used the 3rd piece from the left in the top row in the paper photo. This design is printed on the outer edges and if you cut this just right, you can get a minimum of 6 card fronts from 1 page. On a black card base, this designer paper just pops right off the card! Every single piece of this paper is gorgeous. Here I chose to snip the design of this piece from the bottom right corner of the 12 x 12 page. After snipping, I adhered it with our Tombow Liquid glue, and the sentiment is from our Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack. These come in white with black letters, and black with white letters, all in one pack.  A few Low Profile Dots finish this off nicely, don't you think?

This is the first card I made when my suite arrived and it's simple, yet classy.  The yellow checked pattern is the back side of the floral pattern.  I love that our designer papers are two sided, and they always coordinate so well. On a black card base with a Very Vanilla sentiment panel, backed by another panel of black, I really like how this turned out.

One of the things I like to do when I get a new pack of papers is review the colors in the patterns. On the back of the package, Stampin' Up! lists all colors that coordinate with the paper. Many times, I find more colors that coordinate, just by studying the patterns in the paper including all the little dots in the middle of the florals.  While I didn't choose the color in this card, I think Calypso Coral might work, so I'll have to see what I can make soon with that color.  For this card though, Basic Beige was a perfect card base color as it is one of the colors listed on the back of the package.

I also used the Arches Dies (the smallest die here) to hold the sentiment.  I think using the arch die gives it just a different look because everything else on the card is squared off.

What do you think?  I'd love to see your comments.  Have I convinced you to get this paper? Or the bundle? Or both? If you purchase a bundle, you get a 10% discount off of the original single purchase price, so it's a great deal.

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you enjoyed your visit. Enjoy the rest of your week.

Product List

Painterly Pears Suite Collection (English)

[166159]

$73.75

Perfectly Pears Bundle (English)

[166154]

$42.25

Perfectly Pears Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[166147]

$20.00

Perfectly Pears Dies

[166153]

$27.00

Painterly Pears 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[166146]

$12.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$14.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

$13.00

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

$14.00

Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English)

[164862]

$7.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Everyday Arches Dies

[164629]

$29.00

Low Profile Sparkle Dots

[166157]

$9.50

Kits Are Kool - Birthday Fancy

 Hello and happy day to you! I hope your week is rounding down to a nice pace and you're looking forward to fun times this weekend.  Today the weather is AWESOME!  As much of the country has been HOT, we were too and although I spent 20 years in Arizona (now that's HOT), I'm not used to humidity, and it has been really humid here.  Today it's about 72, with a cool breeze and it actually sent me out to the garden to start pulling weeds.  Well, that didn't last long!  Yuck!  So here I am, getting my blog post in so you can see a fabulous new kit!

The Birthday Fancy Kit is a wonderful, fun kit to put together.  I made all of these cards in about 2 hours, and I now have plenty on hand.  Take a peek at what this kit has to offer:

The kit comes with enough supplies to make 12 cards, envelopes to match, a stamp set, glue dots and adhesive tape, and a large pack of dimensionals.  The die cuts are cute as can be! In addition, there's a Lost Lagoon ink spot and a clear block.  Even if you get this kit for a friend who's never stamped before, everything they need to learn how to stamp, with easy instructions is included. What a fun way for the whole family to enjoy a couple of hours of fun and crafting!

Just look at these darling cards!  I mostly followed the directions, but I did a couple of my own alternatives too.  I also stamped some of the sentiments in a different ink color, Gorgeous Grape. Although that color isn't "in the kit", it went well with some of those pink die cuts.

In the photo above, this is everything I have left over! There's plenty of things here that I can add to my own cardstock and make additional cards or tags.  I love to make things with scraps, and you see those 2 square pieces in the upper right?  I looked at that and I thought the design left from removing a panel looked a lot like birthday candles.  I have an idea for that and when I get that done, I'll show you.  😉

You may wonder what this photo has to do with this great kit. Well, that's how many dimensional backings I had used, and when I took them on my grid paper to my trash can, I moved a way I shouldn't have and OOPS...they ended up all over my kitchen floor.  I had to laugh, but though I'd share with you.  Having an OOPSIE makes it even more fun, right?

I hope you enjoyed seeing this great kit. The Birthday Fancy Kit is available at my online store.  I have no doubt you will love it as much as I do.  I definitely will be ordering another one because there are times when my brain can't think of what to make, or how to design it.  This does all the work for me.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Don't forget!  A new Mini catalog is coming soon!  Be sure to place an order if you are a new customer and I'll make sure you get a new catalog.  Opt in for Rewards so you earn cash back to use on future orders.  And I always give a FREE GIFT for any order amount. 

Have a great day!

Product List

Birthday Fancy Kit (English)

[166211]

$25.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$9.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161678]

$9.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25