The Joy of Papercrafting

Hello Dear Reader

I have been lax in my blogging, partly to do with working my way through each day and running out of ‘spoons’ early in the day. But, here I am, ready to give you some updates into your inbox as there are a few. Back in front of the ‘puter having had a craft space re-jiggle and now in a different space, which I hope is going to be mentally better and that elusive mojo will creep on back to the fold. So, here we go…

2025–2027 In Colors™ Sale

This sale ends on 31 August where you can get a 15% discount on the 2025-2027 In-colors. This is an opportunity for you to grab products you love—like ink, two-tone cardstock, and Designer Series Paper—and get everything you need to create projects that showcase Stampin’ Up!’s amazing colour coordination! If you are new, or need a refresh on the In-colors, sit back and enjoy the video below. You can learn a bit about colour theory, and take a look at some samples made with the new In Colors that are sure to spark crafting inspiration.

To go to my online shop and see the products featured in this promotion, click here.

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Last Chance to Sale-a-brate

After many years, it is time to bid farewell to the longstanding Sale-A-Bration promotion. Sale-a-Bration has been a much-loved legacy programme for many years (some can remember a time when the Sale-a-Bration offering was a single, wooden stamp!). Although Sale-a-Bration has ended, a new programme is rolled out in December, this will be the Product of the Month! Like Sale-a-bration, there will be unique, exclusive products like Designer Series Paper, stamp sets, and more. More to come as we get closer to December.

What this does mean, is that you will find some Sale-a-Bration items in the Last Chance Products category. They will be available until 4 September 2025, or while stocks last. To visit the shop and check out the last chance products, click here.

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Important Product Updates

I have some updates about cling stamps and Stampin’ Write Markers, as well as some exciting news about new coordinating packaging for stamps and dies.

Cling Stamps (Red Rubber)
Stampin’ Up! have decided to discontinue the cling stamp line due to key raw materials becoming increasingly difficult to source, with some no longer being manufactured at all. Stampin’ Up! will continue to offer a wide range of photopolymer stamps to support various artistic styles and techniques. Here are some key dates on the move from cling to clear:

• Starting with the November 2025 Online Exclusives, all new stamps will be photopolymer.
• September–December 2025 Mini Catalogue and 2025–2026 Annual Catalogue will be the last time the catalogues include cling.
• September 2025 Online Exclusives will be the last Online Exclusives to include cling stamps.
• Mini catalogue transition – In December 2025, all cling stamps in the September–December 2025 Mini Catalogue will move to Last Chance Products and be available while supplies last. No cling stamps from the mini catalogue will carry over.
• Annual catalogue transition – In April 2026, all cling stamps in the 2025–2026 Annual Catalogue will move to Last Chance Products and be available while supplies last. No cling stamps from the annual catalogue will carry over.
• Final transition – In April 2026, all remaining cling stamps across our offering will move to Last Chance Products and be available while supplies last.

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Stampin’ Write Markers
With the growing popularity of Stampin’ Blends, Stampin’ Up! there has been a steady decline in sales of Stampin’ Write Markers. Taking all things into account, there have therefore decided to discontinue Stampin’ Write Markers.

All Stampin’ Write Markers have been moved to the Last Chance Products and be available while supplies last.

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New and Improved Stamp and Die Packaging
As part of the 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 the 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.

I’m looking forward to the new packaging, especially as it will be space-saving and I can keep my stamps and dies together much more easily.

Packaging Details

• New packaging measures 5-5/8″ x 9″ (14.3 x 22.9 cm).
• 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 allows more stamp artwork to be showcased at 100% on the insert.
• Sleek, slim design will help with storage = less space needed in contrast to the dvd style cases..
• Envelope closure includes a tuck-in flap for quick and easy opening and closing.

Well, that about closes up this post. One last thing before I head off to do some crafting, here is my QR code that will take you to my Stampin’ Up! website 🙂

In the words of one of my favourite scambaiters, Kitboga, know that you’re valuable and that you matter Thanks for stopping by today, I hope to see you again.