Big Changes Coming - Cling Stamps, Markers and Packaging

 Cling Stamps (Red Rubber)

Stampin' Up! has decided to discontinue their cling stamp line due to key raw materials becoming increasingly difficult to source and 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. 

• 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.
• 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.
• *Please note: Some cling stamps in the September–December 2025 Mini Catalog and/or 2025–2026 Annual Catalog may sell through their remaining inventory prior to the December or April Last Chance Products updates. In those cases, the products will move directly to the Discontinued Products List rather than appearing in Last Chance Products.

Stampin’ Write Markers

Stampin' Up! has also decided to discontinue Stampin’ Write Markers. With the growing popularity of Stampin’ Blends, they'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 they transition away from cling.  Effective August 

New Stamp Packaging:

• 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.
• New packaging measures 5-5/8" x 9" (14.3 x 22.9 cm).

AUGUST STAMPIN' UP! SPECIALS

LAST CHANCE SALE STARTS AUGUST 5TH!

Save Up to 70% Off! of Stampin' Up!s Last Chance & Clearance Refresh which will be open from 12:01 AM MT August 5th, 2025. There will be newly added items & additional markdowns of up to 70% off, so be sure to shop early for the best selection! All Last Chance products are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Look Who Else is Joining the Party?

Stampin' Up! is throwing a final farewell bash for Sale-A-Bration and I mean final! For the first time ever, select 2025 Sale-A-Bration items will return as part of the Last Chance Products refresh, and they'll be available for purchase from August 5th through September 4th or until products sell out. This is a limited-time opportunity to grab some of your favourite 2026 Sale-A-Bration favorites before they officially retire—forever!

Shop early, stock up, and celebrate this special Stampin’ Up! sendoff in style. Change is coming on to our beloved annual Sale-a-bration sale, so stay tuned for future updates.

2025-2027 In Color Collection on Sale:

Starting Tomorrow, August 5, you can enjoy 15% off select products from the stunning 2025–2027 In Colors™! If you've been holding back, this is your chance to scoop up ink pads, two-tone cardstock, Designer Series Paper, and more—all at a discount. So whether you're restocking or just wanting to sample these trendy new in color shades, now’s a perfect time to color your creativity and save!

This sale includes select inks, cardstock, Designer Series Paper, embellishments, and other products that include these new In Colors. Only products featured on the 2025–2027 In Colors page are included in this promotion. Some products are excluded from the sale, including the Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit (167338). Products are available only while supplies last.

HAPPY STAMPING!

PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT 

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up Demo Since 2006

Click here to visit my 24/7 Online Shop 

Sweeter With You Second Eight and AHSC #640

It's been a busy time with two back- to-back garage sales held on the past weekend.  Our complex held a community garage sale on Saturday July 26th and I really worked hard getting ready for this event.  I was hoping for a good turnout, but although we had beautiful weather hardly any buyers showed up.  Thankfully I sold my sewing machine and a few odds and sods.  

The next day however was awesome!  I was a vendor at my favourite garage sale held in Cloverdale.  The RRR Craft parking lot sale is held every June and July and I was very fortunate to have a table at both events this year.  A big shout to Maggie owner of Country Lane Crafts for hosting and organizing this event.  To the hundreds of great folks who showed up thanks so much, you made my day!  

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge: 

Moving on to card making, here's this week's sketch from Atlantic Hearts which was very timely and inspiring as I was still using scraps from the July Paper Pumpkin kit.  This sketch checked all the boxes for me.   

Here is My Card:  

I really enjoyed making this card using paper strips from the retired Berry Delightful designer series.  The Dotted Circles embossing on the Pool Party matte really added some great texture to the card front.  

Supplies: 

Stamps and Dies: 

• Sweeter With You Stamps Paper Pumpkin July 2025
• Scalloped Circle Punch (R) Stampin' Up

Card Stock and DSP: 

• Whisper White 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"  scored at 4 1/4"
• Matte for inside 3 3/4" x 5"
• Pool Party 3 3/4" x 5" embossed with Dotted Circles 
• Granny Apple Green cardstock 4" x 5 1/4" 
• Garden Green cardstock strip  1/4" x 5 1/4" (insided)
• DSP from Berry Delightful (R) 1 1/4" x 5 1/4" strips x 3 
• Strawberry from Sweeter With You Paper Pumpkin kit

Ink: 

• Strawberry Slush
• Garden Green

Accessories: 

• Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder 
• Opaque Faceted Gems Pool Party 
• Dimensionals

"Sweeter With You" Additional Alternate  Paper Pumpkin kit cards"

I made an additional eight alternate cards with the "Sweeter With You" July 2025 Paper Pumpkin kit since my last post including my card for the Atlantic Hearts sketch challenge.  Enjoy!

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Card  Nine: 

There were only three strawberry baskets included in the PP kit, so I made extras by tracing the original image and then colouring them with a Pool Party Pencil crayon around the edges.  I think it turned out pretty good.  

Card Ten:

I added some real red grosgrain ribbon that's been kicking around in my ribbon bin for some time to this card front.  The mattes are Poppy Parade and Garden Green and I matted the saying from the Paper Pumpkin kit on to a scrap of Garden Green and then cut around the image.  I really like how that popped out the sentiment.  

For the inside of the card I once again used some leftover strips of Garden Green and a 1" x 5 1/4" piece of DSP from the Berry Delightful paper pack. 

Card Eleven:

I loved the way this card came together.  I layered two of the Contour Dies (R) nesting rectangles to make the focal point along with some strawberries and flower ephemera from the kit and a sweet little sentiment strip.  The background dsp from the Berry Delightful papers is simply stunning and really brings this card to life. 

Tip:  Before gluing your mattes to your card base, punch or die cut shapes from the cardstock centers. By cutting away card material from the matte before it's adhered to the card you reduce the density and the weight and you wind up with lots of shapes to use for future mattes or focals.

Card Twelve:

This card again features layered Contour Die rectangles that were cut from other mattes.  Having a selection of these on hand really cuts down on the guesswork when you're making cards. 

Card Thirteen:

 

I used scraps of the Berry Delightful DSP to make the layered patchwork for the center focal on this card.  I also added some Poppy Parade designer paper that was in my stash for a layer.  

Card Fourteen:

Card Fifteen:

Don't underestimate the power of a strip of designer paper.  By adding three paper strips to the garden green matte I was able to add some additional interest.  I've also used a strip of grosgrain ribbon across the center of the card.  

Don't forget the inside of our cards.  I love how these stamped strawberries pop off the white matte. 

 

Card Sixteen:  

And the final card is the one I made for the AHSC.  Thanks for dropping by and visiting my blog.  As always, I hope you enjoyed this post and if so will leave me some words of encouragement.  Until next time......

HAPPY STAMPING!

PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006

Click here to visit my 24/7 Online Shop