Tool Tip - Using New Stamps the first time ... make sure you condition them FIRST!
Stampin' Up! designs and manufactures all our stamps at our factory in Utah. The stamp molds are sprayed with a release agent, and although they are rigerously cleanned, there can be a little residue left on the raised image of any stamp. That means that you could see a "bubble" or even "missing" ink the first few times you use that stamp.
So ... to avoid a problem, use one of our Sanding Blocks and lightly go over the image a few times - left to right, top to bottom. Then clean it with a little Stampin' Mist on your Stampin' Scrub. Ink up your stamp and try it on a scrap of paper to make sure it's ready. If the image is not clear, repeat these two steps (it almost always works the first time for me!).
In this picture (click for a bigger image) you'll see the difference. It won't hurt the stamp or make it wear out faster ... it just get's ride of the gunk!
If you still have problems, send me an email and let me know. We'll get a replacement set ASAP!
I know many of you have purchased stamps from our new Occasions Mini ... so before you stamp, try out this great Tool Tip!
