The stamp pad was completely dried out when recieved. I've tried sprinkling with water with poor results.....I've covered it and am hoping for an ink re-moisture miracle... . The stamps? Great!! Super cute...perfect for my 20 month's little hands and she was delighted to use them in a "working" ink pad that I had...along with her wandering other hand... but that's to be expected. I was soooooo excited to have this many colors but they didn't hold up in seller storage....so sad :( but if you don't care about the colors....super great!