ColorBox
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is ColorBox Made in USA?Est. 1982
ColorBox has been manufacturing products in Vancouver, WA since 1982. We carry 4 verified American-made ColorBox products.
Heritage & History
ColorBox was founded in 1982 in Vancouver, Washington, entering the growing stamping and paper crafting market with a focus on quality ink formulations that worked reliably on all paper types. The company's Fluid Chalk inks became the gold standard in the scrapbooking and stamping world for their ability to create soft, blended backgrounds and clean impressions.
Over four decades, ColorBox expanded from basic stamp pads to a comprehensive system of inks, tools, and accessories that addressed every need in the paper crafting and mixed media arts. The Cat's Eye ink pad format — a compact, curved applicator designed for direct-to-paper techniques — became one of the most copied designs in the craft ink industry.
Made in Vancouver, Washington
ColorBox manufactures all ink pads and stamping supplies at the Vancouver, Washington facility. Ink formulation requires precise pH control, pigment suspension chemistry, and compatibility testing across dozens of paper types. ColorBox's acid-free formulations are engineered to remain stable over decades, ensuring that scrapbooked memories don't fade or yellow.
Vancouver, Washington sits across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon in a region with strong manufacturing and craft industry roots. ColorBox's Pacific Northwest production connects it to a region with deep traditions in paper and printing arts. For paper crafters who want reliable, made-in-USA ink products, ColorBox's Washington production delivers consistent quality from a company that helped define the modern stamping industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ColorBox made in the USA?
Yes. ColorBox manufactures 4 verified products in Vancouver, WA. ColorBox by Clearsnap has manufactured ink pads and stamping supplies in Vancouver, Washington since 1982, producing acid-free chalk inks and fluid inks used by paper crafters, scrapbookers, and mixed media artists worldwide.
Where is ColorBox manufactured?
ColorBox is headquartered in Vancouver, WA. Manufacturing takes place in Vancouver, WA.
What ColorBox products can I buy?
We carry 4 verified ColorBox products across Arts & Crafts. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was ColorBox founded?
ColorBox was founded in 1982. ColorBox by Clearsnap has manufactured ink pads and stamping supplies in Vancouver, Washington since 1982, producing acid-free chalk inks and fluid inks used by paper crafters, scrapbookers, and mixed media artists worldwide.
Does ColorBox ship from Amazon?
Yes, all ColorBox products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.