Despite Stampin' Up's best efforts to resolve issues with Purple Posy ink, we have learned that the ink colour is still shifting over time. This means that the colour is coordinating more loosely than they typically allow with colours. Due to these ongoing challenges, they have decided to discontinue Purple Posy classic ink. After 6 November 2019, the following items will no longer be available to purchase:
- Purple Posy Classic Stampin’ Pad (item 150084)
- Purple Posy Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill (item 150091)
- 2019–2021 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Assortment (item 150087)
The three item numbers listed above may still appear in the 2020–2021 annual catalogue but will not be orderable,
Stampin' Up! is unable to replace Purple Posy ink pads for customers or for us (the demonstrators) who have already received them.
However, anyone with concerns regarding the colour shifting properties of their Purple Posy ink pads may contact Demonstrator Support and they can offer a $13.00 aud coupon code as compensation.
The coupon codes will expire on 1 January 2020.
Good news we can still order all the other Purple Posy products (such as Purple Posy Stampin’ Write Marker, Purple Posy Cardstock, Purple Posy Stampin’ Blends, etc.) as they will remain available for purchase.
Just some background information regarding the testing of Stampin' Up! ink colours:
All of Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive ink colours are run through a vigorous series of tests to get ahead of challenges like this, and to ensure colours are accurate and meet their standards of coordination. Purple Posy did pass regular testing standards in time-simulating ovens, but they have now identified that it fell short when it came to actual time passing. The colour begins to shift once the ink has rested in the ink pad for about six weeks.
It is rare for Stampin’ Up! or our ink manufacturer to have such persistent issues with ink; Purple Posy has certainly been an anomaly.
Stampin' Up! has completed full testing on 11 distinct batches of Purple Posy Classic Stampin’ Ink before releasing the current version. They are now confident that no additional efforts would uphold our coordination needs over time. Stampin' Up appreciates your patience as they have worked through this manufacturing difficulty and regret that they are unable to share better news with us all.
Stampin' Up! has amazing ink colours that match beautifully with the cardstock so check out pages 162 - 164 inclusive. I love the other purples we have which includes Gorgeous Grape & Highland Heather. Next week I will have a card that uses Gorgeous Grape - so stay tuned!
If you have any queries give me a ring on 0400 883 897.
Until next time
Happy stamping
Maree xxx
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