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Hello Reader,
Well, May has arrived with quite the crafty flourish.
The new May-August Stampin’ Up! catalogue is live, and there are new papers, bundles, kits, Online Exclusives, Product of the Month, Product Shares... and a genuinely exciting join special.
My refreshed website has also gone live after months of work in the background. And in true “new technology keeps us humble” fashion, there was a little launch hiccup that sent some surprise emails to blog subscribers before they were meant to go out. If that was you, I’m very sorry. We’re back on track now, and the website has a fresh new look with more up-to-date technology working behind the scenes.
Now, onto the crafty news.
The new catalogue, both hard copy and digital, is ready to browse. This is a great time to start making your wish list.
The colours? The papers? A suite? A kit? A bundle?
Notice what you keep coming back to. That little “oh, that’s pretty” moment is often a very good clue.
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This month’s free tutorial features a card made with the new Velvet Meadow Specialty Paper.
It’s quick, pretty, and lets the paper do most of the work.
The Velvet Meadow paper has soft, textural flocking on one side of each sheet, which gives the card a lovely touch of detail without adding extra steps. Very special!
The coordinating treat pouch project is part of this month’s IDEAS Tutorial Bundle, along with more creative projects from demonstrators around the world.
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There are plenty of lovely things to notice this month, so here’s the quick guide.
The new catalogue is now live, and is the first issue in Stampin’ Up!’s new catalogue program. Instead of an 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 minis, and they include essentials like cardstock, adhesives and everyday products. Less catalogue-juggling is always welcome at my craft desk.
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Stampin’ Up! also releases Online Exclusives, which are products you’ll find online rather than in the printed catalogue. If you see something new and can’t find it in the catalogue, there’s a good chance it’s an Online Exclusive. |
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There are also two new cardmaking kits this month, and both are gorgeous.
Kits are perfect when you want something ready-to-make, portable, beginner-friendly, or beautifully simple.
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Serene Scenes Kit
Makes 9 cards and includes a stamp set and Gray Granite ink spot.
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Pretty Party Kit
Makes 9 cards featuring gold foiling, and includes a Cajun Craze ink spot.
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This month’s Product of the Month is Berry Botanical Vellum 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper.
You can pick up the Berry Botanical Vellum for $9 when your total order reaches $125 in a single transaction.
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Now let’s talk about the May joining special, because this one is a ripper!
The Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit is always a good deal, but this month it's especially generous.
For $169, you'll choose $235 worth of products, receive free shipping, and then enjoy a 20% discount on future Stampin’ Up! purchases while you remain active.
That's the usual deal.
But 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 truly amazing value.
But joining is not only about the discount. When you join with me, you also become part of our EurekaStampers team, with friendly support, creative ideas, encouragement, monthly tutorials, and regular chances to connect online or in person.
You don’t have to run classes. You don’t have to “do sales”. Some people join for the discount, the community and the extra creative inspiration, and that is completely ok.
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Product Shares are now available, and registrations close May 12.
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 before deciding what you might want more of later.
Paper Share: $35
You’ll receive 60 sheets of assorted 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper.
In Color Share: $25
You’ll receive a sampler of the new 2026–2028 In Color products, including 5 metres of ribbon, specialty shimmer paper panels, Designer Series Paper panels, In Color Dots and In Color Butterflies.
Flat rate postage or free pick up available.
I’m heading to the US soon for the Stampin’ Up! Incentive Trip, so we have a tight turnaround to get these ordered, cut, packed and posted.
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May Paper Pumpkin
Order cut-off is May 10
Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and get exclusive access to our VIP group for extra ideas, support and a PDF of alternative projects, which is a gift from me and my collaboration partners.
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My in-person May classes are now fully booked, but I’m taking names for June.
If you’re local to Creswick or Ballarat and would love to come along for a cardmaking class, reply to this email and I’ll add you to the list.
We create 3 cards, learn something new, and enjoy a crafty morning with others who understand the joy of paper and ink over a friendly cuppa.
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There are plenty of lovely things to explore this month, so feel free to come back to this email when you’re ready to browse, choose or compare.
Whether you download the tutorial, browse the new catalogue, reserve a Product Share, look at the joining special, or tuck this email away for later with a cuppa, I hope it gives you a little spark of creative joy.
Happy stamping,
Simone 💛
P.S. If cardmaking is your happy place, your wish list is growing, and you’d love to be inside a friendly creative community, this really could be a beautiful month to join. I’ll be giving extra support to those who join in May, with a warm welcome, simple onboarding, and help to make sure you feel confident from the start. Reply and ask me about joining.
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