April 10, 2013

Improved Stampin' Up! Basic Black Ink Pad & a new clear stamp set.

GREAT NEWS!  Improved Stampin' Up! Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad plus helpful tips.  Available now! 

After months of testing and working with our vendor, Stampin' Up! has been able to make some important changes!

What's changed?
Stampin' Up! has accepted a formula with their supplier that shows improvement.
The new formula has a reduced dye concentration that will allow it to
better absorb into the cardstock. Reducing the concentration didn't
change the rich black color we all know and love; it only affects how
the cardstock takes the ink.

What about drying time?
Because the ink absorbs
better into the cardstock, it will dry in under a minute in some cases.
It can take longer depending on the run of your cardstock and the age of
your ink pad. If you are using an old ink pad, one of the refills with
the improved formula will rejuvenate your pad. Also keep in mind that
larger stamps or a more solid image may require a longer drying time.

What's the deal with Whisper White Cardstock?
Stampin' Up! initially discovered that our specification tolerance is too broad,
meaning that there is a broad variance in ink absorption and drying
time. Our Whisper White Cardstock is not a custom cardstock for Stampin'
Up! like our other cardstock colors, so we don't have control over its
tolerance. We have since requested that our supplier provide us with
cardstock within a tighter range of tolerance. Still, our tests proved
that the new ink formula works better on most, not all, of our Whisper
White Cardstock. The performance of the ink depends on the run of the
cardstock. It is not possible to tell when a packet of Whisper White
Cardstock was produced. If you are concerned with the quality of your
cardstock, we recommend using StazOn ink, instead of Basic Black.

What if I need to exchange or return my Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad?
If
you have experienced problems with your Basic Black Classic Stampin'
Pad AND purchased it through me, please email me
(ginger@gingerstamps.com) with the lot# on the back of the pad (lower
left), your name, address and original order number for replacement.

The Improved Basic Black Ink is NOW Available!
The
improved Basic Black ink pad (#126980) and refill (#102512) are
currently being sold. However,  depending on the Whisper White Cardstock
you are
using, you may still experience smearing and high drying times. Stampin'
Up!
recommends that you use StazOn instead of the Basic Black Classic ink
pad.

Stampin' Up! is pleased with the results so far. Not only has our
Basic
Black ink formula improved, but the testing process has also shown how
to make improvements to the quality of our Whisper White Cardstock.

And, a newly released clear stamp set called BOMBS AWAY BIRTHDAY PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET!

JUST RELEASED TODAY! 
Bombs Away NEW Photopolymer (Transparent) Stamp Set (#133411). 
Recommended Stampin' Up! Clear Blocks "C" (#118486)and "H" (#118490).  Here's the Bombs Away Flyer.

Can you imagine the fun we will have with this set!  I can't wait to order mine.  Watch out all my friends & family with a birthday in May!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Hugs,

Ginger