| Are you having trouble finding just the right rubber | | | | and far between. In fact, it may be such a unique |
| stamp design? Of course, with creativity, you can | | | | theme or interest, that there may be only one set |
| always manage to create your own designs and | | | | every created for that design. |
| shapes, but there are probably some unique rubber | | | | However, even the 'retired' category rubber stamps |
| stamps which you might have missed buying when | | | | are only offered for a specific time period. If you |
| first released, but can be found a few months later, in | | | | missed the time frame when the stamps are offered |
| the 'retired' category of rubber stamps. With a little | | | | directly from the company, you still have some other |
| persistence, if there is a rubber stamp set or design | | | | alternatives. One great choice is joining online groups or |
| you are looking for, it will often have a second life, | | | | clubs that specialize in rubber stamp sells and trades. |
| making it possible for you to find again. | | | | There are many rubber stamping tip groups, but you |
| Retired stamps are those art rubber stamps that have | | | | are better off finding those that only do product trades |
| been kept aside by stamp illustrating companies, as | | | | or sells, as you'll have the best selection to choose |
| new designs have now arrived. Retired stamps are | | | | from. Another solution is to check out rubber stamp |
| usually released annually by the company, for resale, in | | | | specialty websites, as there are several who |
| that particular category. Because they offer unique | | | | specialize in a specific company's retired designs. |
| designs compared to what is available in the market, | | | | If you are yearning for a specific retired rubber stamp |
| retired stamps are very popular among buyers. | | | | design, don't give up! A great way to find these |
| Usually, the retired rubber stamps will be a small or | | | | treasures is to start a want list, and keep it handy while |
| large set of related stamps with a specific theme. | | | | you're cruising online or browsing rubber stamp groups. |
| Popular retired stamp themes include: animal themed | | | | If you see a stamp or set that looks familiar, you can |
| sets, children or babies, and flowers and nature. | | | | always refer to your list, and snatch up the appropriate |
| Hard-to-find sets with very specific and unique designs | | | | rubber stamp. Remember, retired doesn't necessarily |
| will also have an increasing popularity after their | | | | mean gone forever. |
| retirement, since a specific design subject may be few | | | | |