May–August Stampin’ Up! Catalogue: What’s New & Where to Start

A new catalogue is here, along with new Online Exclusives, kits, Product Shares and a generous May joining special. You might also notice a fresh new look around here, as my website has had a little update behind the scenes.

And if you’re a blog subscriber who received a few surprise emails overnight, I’m sorry about that. A little launch hiccup sent some test content out before it was supposed to, but we’re back on track.

Now, onto the exciting news: the new May–August Stampin’ Up! catalogue is here!

The May-August Stampin’ Up! Catalogue Is Here

Yes, May has arrived with quite the crafty flourish!

Today the new May-August Stampin’ Up! catalogue is live, and it has brought a fresh wave of creative inspiration with it. There are new papers, new bundles, new embellishments, new Online Exclusives, new kits, a new Product of the Month, and a very generous joining special for May.

It’s the kind of launch day where there are so many lovely things to notice, so I thought I’d give you a simple guided tour of what’s new, what’s worth looking at, and where you might like to begin.

The New May-August Catalogue Is Live

The new May-August Mini Catalogue is a great place to start if you enjoy seeing products grouped into collections, with project ideas and colour combinations to spark your creativity.

If you’ve shopped with me in the past year and have an account in the online store, you should have received your hard copy of the catalogue. If not, and you’d like one, just reach out and I’ll get one sent out to you.

The best thing is, we can all browse the catalogue online right now.

If you’d like to download it to your own device, look for the little down arrow in the bottom corner of that page.

My advice? Make a cuppa, and enjoy that first browse. Jot down or bookmark what catches your eye.

Another helpful tip: Visit the online store and browse through the new items there too. If something looks interesting, click the heart to add it to your favourites. You can also create your own lists to sort out your favourites, and to keep track of things you might want now and things you’d like to come back to later.

Those lists are very handy when your wish list starts getting a little enthusiastic.

Hang on, I’ll grab my cuppa too…

Now let’s go through a few things that will help make sense of what you’re seeing.

A Few Things to Know About the New Catalogue

This is the first issue in Stampin’ Up!’s new catalogue program. Instead of one annual catalogue plus two mini catalogues, we’ll now have three catalogues each year, with each one running for four months.

These catalogues are smaller than the old annual catalogue but bigger than the old mini’s, but best of all is they still include core products like cardstock, adhesives and everyday essentials. That means less juggling between catalogues, which I am very happy about.

A few helpful things to notice as you browse:

• The index at the back is much more user-friendly, so it’s worth getting back into the habit of checking there.
• There are 7 suites in this catalogue, which are coordinated collections of products designed to work beautifully together. You can buy the full suite with one item code, or choose the individual pieces you love most.
• The stamp and die bundles, and stamp and punch bundles, are grouped together too. If you buy the bundle using the bundle code, you save 10%. It’s always worth checking before you add separate items to your cart.
• You’ll also see some new tools, including the Stampin’ Positioner and the new easy-open magnetic ink pads which for now are only available in the new 2026-2028 In Color™ inks.

One last thing to watch for: on page 64, the Designer Series Paper section shows two prices. The lower price is for the paper only, and the higher price includes the sticker sheet. It makes sense once you know what you’re looking at, but it can be easy to miss if you’re skimming.

 

Don’t Forget the Online Exclusives

The printed catalogue is only part of the story.

Stampin’ Up! also releases Online Exclusives, which are products you’ll find online rather than in the printed catalogue. These come out every second month, in January, March, May, July, September and November.

Because we have the new catalogue out today, the Online Exclusives offering is a bit smaller than normal, but it is still worth checking. Just remember, If you see something you like and it’s not in the catalogue, it’s most likely an Online Exclusive.

New Kits Collection Options

This month we have two of the best kits we’ve ever seen, in my humble opinion of course.

But seriously, check them out. They are truly gorgeous.

The Pretty Party Kit makes 9 birthday-themed cards with gold foiling, a Cajun Craze ink spot and a stamp set.

The Serene Scenes Kitalso makes 9 cards, and includes stamps and a Gray Granite ink spot.

Kits are a great option when you want something ready-to-make, portable, beginner-friendly, or just wonderfully simple. They’re also great to have on hand for relaxed crafting days, gifts, weekends away, or those times when you want to make something but don’t want to pull half the craft room apart.

May Product of the Month: Berry Botanical Vellum

This month’s Product of the Month is the Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper.

It has a soft, pretty look with florals, berries, polka dots and plaid-style designs. Because it is vellum, it gives projects a light, layered feel without needing a lot of extra fuss.

You can pick this one up for $9, if your total order reaches $125 in a single transaction.

Want to Try the New Papers Without Buying Full Packs?

If your wish list is already growing, my new Product Shares may be a helpful way to try some of the new goodies without buying full packs straight away.

Product Shares are sampler packs of selected new products, carefully sorted and packaged by me. They’re a lovely way to see the papers, ribbons and embellishments in person, play with them on your own projects, and decide what you might want more of later.

I’m heading to the US soon for the Stampin’ Up! Incentive Trip, so I only have a very small window to order, cut, pack and post these shares.

Product Share orders close 12 May.

If you’d like one, don’t leave it too long.

The Best Value Way to Get Your May Favourites

Now for one of the best-value offers all year…

During May, the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit is especially generous. For $169, you choose $235 worth of products, receive free shipping, and then enjoy a 20% discount on future Stampin’ Up! purchases while you remain active.

And until the end of May, you can also choose one of two extra joining bonuses:

• Option 1: Receive five free new magnetic easy-open ink pads, valued at $125.

• Option 2: Receive $65 in bonus products added to your Starter Kit.

The ink pad option brings the total value to around $360 worth of product for $169, which is excellent value if there are several new products you already know you want.

But joining is not only about the discount.

When you join with me, you become part of my EurekaStampers team. That means friendly support, creative ideas, encouragement, and a place to ask questions without feeling silly.

You don’t have to run classes. You don’t have to become salesy. Some people join for the discount and the community, and that is completely okay.

If you’ve been thinking, “I wonder if this would suit me?” May is a very good month to ask.

 

Where Should You Begin?

With so many lovely new things to explore, here’s your gentle reminder:

• Start with what catches your eye.
• Choose what you’ll actually use.
• And if you’re not sure, that’s exactly what I’m here for.

Whether you browse the new catalogue, reserve a Product Share, look at the joining special, or simply make yourself a cuppa and enjoy the inspiration, I hope this month gives you a little spark of creative joy.

Happy stamping,