The Basics of Stampin’ Up! Inks

Stampin’ Up! Classic Stampin’ Pads offer a vibrant, dye-based ink that delivers smooth and consistent coverage for all your stamping projects. The specially formulated ink is anti-foaming, ensuring a flawless application every time without bubbles or streaks. Each stamp pad features a firm foam pad that holds ink evenly across the surface, making it easy to achieve crisp, detailed impressions on your projects. With a wide range of coordinating colors designed to match Stampin’ Up! cardstock, Designer Series Paper, and embellishments, these stamp pads are perfect for creating beautifully cohesive designs. The innovative flip-top lid keeps the pad sealed tightly when not in use, preserving the ink’s quality and extending its life.

Stampin’ Up! Classic Ink Refills are specifically designed to coordinate seamlessly with Stampin’ Up!’s Classic Stampin’ Pads, making it simple to refresh and extend the life of your ink pads. With just a few drops, you can restore full ink coverage and ensure smooth, even color application for your stamping projects. These versatile refills can also be used for a variety of creative techniques, such as watercoloring and the baby wipe technique, adding even more possibilities to your crafting.

Stampin’ Up! Ink Spots are high-quality, compact ink pads measuring just 1″ x 1″. These miniature pads are ideal for detailed stamping, traveling, or sampling a variety of colors without committing to full-size pads. Each ink spot features a pre-filled linen pad with Stampin’ Up!’s premium dye-based inks delivering vibrant and consistent results every time. Their small size makes it easy to ink up stamps precisely, reducing the risk of accidental smudges, and they work seamlessly with a stamp positioning tool for added versatility.

Stampin’ Up! Uninked Ink Spots are a small, portable ink pads that come without ink, allowing you to add any Stampin’ Up! Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill in the color of your choice. They are ideal for stamping on smaller projects or for traveling with your crafting supplies. The compact size makes them easy to store and carry, and they work seamlessly with all Stampin’ Up! stamps. Whether you want to experiment with custom colors, have an ink pad dedicated to a specific technique, or expand your collection in an affordable way.

Stampin’ Up! Memento Tuxedo Black Ink is a dye-based ink that delivers crisp, clean impressions, making it perfect for stamping detailed images and sentiments. It dries quickly and resists smudging, ensuring professional results every time. Memento Tuxedo Black Ink is also ideal for projects that involve alcohol-based markers, such as Stampin’ Blends, as it won’t bleed or feather when coloring. Whether you’re creating handmade cards, scrapbook pages, or other paper crafts, this ink pad offers durability, reliability, and exceptional performance for all your stamping needs.

The Stampin’ Up! StazOn Jet Black Ink Pad is known for its rich, permanent jet-black color, this solvent-based ink is perfect for stamping on a variety of non-porous surfaces, such as acetate, vellum, metal, glass, and plastic. Its quick-drying formula ensures crisp, smudge-proof impressions, making it ideal for detailed stamps and mixed-media projects. The StazOn Jet Black Ink Pad is acid-free, which makes it safe for scrapbooking and preserving cherished memories.

The Stampin’ Up! Uninked Pad & Craft White Refill is an uninked pad that allows you to create a personalized ink pad by adding the Craft White Refill, a rich, opaque pigment ink that delivers crisp and vibrant results. This Craft White ink is ideal for a variety of techniques, such as heat embossing, creating bold white sentiments, or achieving a subtle chalkboard effect. It works especially well on dark cardstock

Stampin’ Up! Write Markers were recently redesigned for an even better creative experience! The updated dye-based markers feature improved tips that provide smoother ink flow and enhanced precision, making it easier than ever to add vibrant color to your projects. Whether you’re coloring stamped images, writing sentiments, or creating detailed artwork, these dual-tip markers—featuring a fine tip for writing and a brush tip for coloring—offer incredible versatility. Available in Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive color families, they coordinate perfectly with other products, ensuring a polished, professional look for every creation.

Stampin’ Up! Blend Markers are high-quality alcohol-based markers designed for smooth blending and vibrant coloring. These dual-tipped markers feature a brush tip for broad strokes and shading, as well as a fine tip for detailed work. The alcohol-based ink allows for seamless blending without streaks, giving your projects a professional finish. If your markers’ brush tips wear out over time, don’t worry—replacement is simple! Check out my YouTube video for a step-by-step guide on how to replace the brush tip nibs and keep your markers in perfect working condition.

Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Pencils are a versatile and easy-to-use coloring tool perfect for adding vibrant, artistic effects to your handmade cards and paper crafts. These high-quality pencils are designed to coordinate with Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive color collections, ensuring a seamless match with inks, papers, and embellishments. They can be used dry for soft, shaded looks or activated with water using a Blender Pen or Water Painter to achieve smooth watercolor effects. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a beginner, these pencils are great for experimenting with blending, layering, and creating stunning, professional results on stamped images and backgrounds.

Stampin’ Up! Blender Pens are a great tool for crafters looking to add beautiful, blended color effects to their projects. These dual-tipped pens are filled with a clear, specialized solution that allows you to seamlessly blend ink or watercolor, creating soft gradients and vibrant hues. Blender Pens are perfect for working with water-based inks, like Stampin’ Up!’s Classic Stampin’ Inks or Watercolor Pencils, giving you endless creative possibilities. They’re reusable, easy to clean, and ideal for detailed coloring, shading, or even creating custom color effects.

Stampin’ Up! Water Painters are perfect for watercoloring and can be used with Stampin’ Up! ink pads, re-inkers, or watercolor pencils. The barrels holds water and are easily refillable allowing for long lasting use. They feature three distinct brush tips: a fine tip for detailed work, a medium tip for broader strokes, and a wide tip for larger areas, making them ideal for various techniques. Their ergonomic design ensures comfort during use.