The last of this year’s Online Extravaganza’s mini sales is on! It’s time to purchase your favorite tools and inks. Don’t miss out! Order early! This is a great way to get some more of the new ink pads and the new colors. I need to figure out which ones I’m going to purchase.
This week is “All About the Stamps” and today we’ll talk about the one and only, original, Wood Block stamps. If you watched the video I shared yesterday you heard that the wood blocks themselves are made of solid maple. These blocks are sturdy and easy to hold on to.
Wood Block stamps have always been a favorite of mine because once you mount the stamp on the block you are good to go….always. Once you stick that stamp on the block it’s there for good. I like this when I’m designing because I can just open the stamp case, grab my stamp, ink it and stamp! No messing around with finding the correct block size for the stamp. I also like the fact that my stamp doesn’t fall off the block when I’m inking it up or stamping an image. Yes, Wood Block stamps have always been a favorite of mine.
Ok…the joke’s on me right now. I was all set to tell you that if you’re concerned about lining your image up straight when stamping with the wood blocks you should grab your Stamp-a-ma-jig found on page xxx in the Annual Catalog but it’s not in the current Annual Catalog. Sheesh! You’d think I could keep on top of these things! Luckily you can still find them on Amazon.com if you don’t have one.
What I can tell you for a fact though is that when the new 2019 Annual Catalog comes out in June you won’t be able to purchase Wood Block stamps (except for Background Stamps). So, if you really like Wood Block stamps you may want to purchase them before June. We were a little shocked at On Stage in Orlando when they announced this because our CEO and Founder, Shelli Gardner, always said we’d never get rid of them. Well, times do change.
Are you wondering if something is replacing Wood Block stamps? Well….tune back in on Friday….. 🙂
Have a great day! Take care and Happy Stamping!