Highdesert Stamper – Artistic Inkspirations

Markers, 12×12 Cardstock, Ribbons, Brads, Inks, Designer Papers….what to do!!

There are a LOT of items retiring this year with Stampin’ UP!  Are you overwhelmed, and don’t know what you need to get before they’re gone?? I will be posting some suggestions on each product line over the next few days. I myself, thought ..wow…what do I need, what can I “LIVE WITHOUT” ??

Stampin Writers also known as Markers

Do you have the complete set of markers? If so, do you have all the IN-COLOR markers? Each year Stampin’ UP! brings out a new set of IN-COLOR markers that complement the CORE colors. These markers are available for 2 years and then are retired along with all the other accessories. This year, the colors from 2010-2012, Poppy Parade, Pear Pizazz, Blushing Bride, Concord Crush, and Peach Parfait are retiring. These are beautiful colors. They have a matching family group of cardstock available in 8 1/2″ x 11″ and 12×12″ packs. ALL these IN-COLOR sets will be gone in a few short days. You can only order the IN-COLORS in their family pack.

The regular markers that belong in all the other 4 family groups are currently available INDIVIDUALLY for sale. After May 31st, they will only be available for purchase in their family sets. If you need to replace a single marker color, I would suggest you TRY to order it now. But many colors are already SOLD OUT.

What do you use markers for you ask? Here are some things you can use markers for stamping verses the ink pads.

1. Directly coloring multiple colors on a stamp, then stamping on the cardstock. This way you can color flowers or other figures with all different colors at once and stamp one time.

2. Outline a stamped image with a darker color (after you stamp it) to give it more definition.

3. Water coloring: Use the marker to color, then blend with a blender pen or water brush.

4. Use “rock n roll” technique with stamp pads, then add more color with other markers before stamping. This is how I color all my pretty leaves. You need to “huff” on your inked stamp using this method before stamping.

These are a few ways you can use markers. Sometimes I use my markers more coloring the stamps than the stamp pads themselves!

If you need a few extra colors and you haven’t bought them… order quickly!! Like I said.. some colors in the individual colors are already SOLD OUT!

NEW CATALOGS coming SOON!

Would you like to receive a BRAND NEW 2012-2013 Catalog mailed directly to you? If so, get one here for 1cent, plus shipping!!  Order HERE and I will have one mailed directly to you from our company.Just click on the Catalog picture. All new catalogs ordered after April 29th, will ship and arrive after June 1st, 2012. A catalog can be ordered through this link, all year long up through April 2013.  I will email you after you order your catalog to verify your shipping information. Thanks for ordering!!