Linda Tolson Designs

New Magnetic Ink Pads:

With the release of the May – August 2026 Catalog, Stampin’ Up! will be introducing their new ink pads, featuring a felt pad design in a magnetic, stackable case (available at this time only in the new 2026-2028 In Colors). This update represents the very best in performance, storage, and ease of use.

Stampin’ Up! will roll out the full ink pad transition in 2027, with an introduction to the new design this year—giving you what we hope will be a smooth and stress-free transition.

Remember, when the full rollout happens in 2027, there will be no rush for you to replace what you already have. Your existing ink pads will continue to work beautifully! When you’re ready, though, we think you’ll find the new design to be truly exceptional.

Hybrid Ink Offers the Best of Both Worlds:

Also, Stampin’ Up! is releasing a new Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad (166648) and the Basic Black Hybrid Ink Refill (166649)* with the May–August 2026 Catalog. We’re very excited about the creative potential this ink offers, including the ability to work with various coloring techniques. In fact, it’s called “hybrid” because it has similar characteristics to StāzOn and Memento—you can use this single pad for watercolor techniques AND techniques featuring Stampin’ Blends! 

The new hybrid ink will be a coloring go-to. You’ll no longer have to explain which ink to use for which technique, simplifying the experience for you and your customers. It also makes preparing for events easier, as you have fewer supplies to order and pack for gatherings.

HELPFUL HYBRID POINTERS

Here are a few pro tips to keep in mind as you begin using your new Basic Black Hybrid Ink:

1. Like StāzOn, the Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad is airtight to prevent evaporation. If you experience suction opening the pad, put your fingernails under the lip of the lid and pull it open at an angle. 
2. Use Stampin’ Mist (153648) and the Simply Shammy (147042) to clean your stamps. It’s worth noting that the hybrid ink will stain your stamps, but the stained color left on clean stamps won’t transfer to other ink pads. 
3. For best results, allow stamped hybrid ink to dry before applying any additional color mediums or water.  
4. Hybrid ink will not stamp on Window Sheets or other non-porous surfaces. 

THE FUTURE OF STĀZON & MEMENTO INK

Something that has us less excited is how increasingly difficult it has become to source StāzOn and Memento ink. The timing of the Hybrid ink is fortunate, as it’s releasing right as we’re forced to discontinue the following products once existing inventory is gone: 

• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708)
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill (133456)
• Jet Black StāzOn Ink Pad (101406)
• Jet Black StāzOn Ink Refill (102566)
• Saddle Brown StāzOn Ink Pad (151508)
• Saddle Brown StāzOn Ink Refill (152820)
• StāzOn Cleaner (109196)

WHAT’S NEXT?

Here are a few things to note as we enter this ink transition:  

• All discontinued items listed above will be available while supplies last. If we sell out of items ahead of them being moved to the Last Chance Products list, they will be labeled unavailable and be removed from our online store. 
• * The Basic Black Hybrid Ink Refill (166649) will not be available for several months and will not be listed in the Online Store when the catalog releases to customers.

So how does this change to a hybrid ink affect you? If you want the newest product, be sure to keep an eye out for notification of its availability (since it will not be immediately available at time of catalog launch date). If you want to keep using the Memento and StazOn ink pads you already have (StazOn especially if you stamp on non-porous materials like window sheets, tiles or ceramics) be sure to order you a couple of ink refills for what you use BEFORE the on-hand stock is gone. Once sold out, the items will be marked as discontinued.

If you have any questions about the items discussed here today, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for stopping by today. Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda