The brand new 2025–2026 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue is officially live! 🎉 You can browse it online using the link below. Prefer flipping through a paper copy? Just hit reply with your contact details and I’ll mail one to you (available to Canadian customers who are not demonstrators).
 

Here’s what’s new and ready to shop today:

🆕 2025–2026 Annual Catalogue

🛍 Online Exclusives (you’ve seen a few sneak peeks already!)

✂️ Two New Kits

🎨 Brand-New ‘In Color’ Collection (and don’t miss the special offer mentioned

 below!)

🎁 New Demonstrator Kit special (see details here)

Looking for something a little different? This unique card features a fun fold with an arched shape—perfect for showing off your favourite Designer Series Paper. ✨ I used the Everyday Details Arches Dies, which give the card a fresh silhouette while keeping things simple to assemble.

🖼 Be sure to check out the attached project sheet and card image to see how it all comes together—and scroll down for more ideas using these versatile dies!

⏳ Today’s your last chance to join my In Color Club and get all five of the stunning new 2025–2027 ‘In Colors’—plus coordinating products—at a total savings of $80!

As a club member, you’ll receive a curated selection of 'In Color' products each month for four months. It’s an easy and affordable way to build your collection without the overwhelm (and with a built-in discount!).

  👉 Just reply to this email to grab your spot before the day is done!

Question:  

I'm fairly new to stamping and I either get too much ink or not enough ink on my stamps.  How do I get it just right?

Answer:  

That's a great question — and you're definitely not alone! Getting the "just right" amount of ink takes a little practice, but here are some simple tips to help:

1. Tap, Tap, Tap — Don't Squish
   Gently tap your stamp onto the ink pad 2–3 times. You want a light tapping motion, not pressing hard. Think of it like tapping your finger on a table — not squishing it into the surface.
    
2. Check the Stamp
   After inking, peek at the stamp. If it looks evenly coated (a smooth, even layer of ink with no puddles), you’re good to go. If it looks blotchy or overly wet, you might have pressed too hard.
    
3. Re-Ink If Needed
   If you tap and it looks like you missed a spot, just lightly tap again. It’s better to build up ink in thin layers than to overload it all at once.
    
4. Stamp Straight Down, Then Up
   When stamping onto your paper, press firmly but gently straight down — no rocking or wiggling — and then lift straight up. Rocking can cause blurry images, especially if there’s too much ink.
    
5. Practice with Scrap Paper
   Try practicing on scrap paper until you get a feel for how much pressure and ink you need. Each ink pad and stamp (especially solid vs detailed designs) can behave a little differently.
    

Bonus Tip:
If your ink pad is very juicy (newer pads especially can be!), you can lightly press the ink around with a plastic spoon to push the ink down into the pad a bit more evenly.

If you have a question for me, let me know at fun@stampwithjenn.com

Here's this week's sketch along with the card created with the sketch.  Be sure to save the Project for full details on measurements, supplies and instructions.