New Ink Pad Style Details and In Color Sneak Peek

Big changes are coming… and they are GOOD ones! 🙌

Stampin’ Up! has officially announced a brand-new ink pad style, and it’s debuting with the upcoming 2026–2028 In Colors. Today I’m sharing what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and giving you a peek at the gorgeous new colors: Barely Blush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Peaceful Pine, and Hydrangea Hue.

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I’ll also be diving deeper into everything in this video.

Introducing the NEW Ink Pad Style

Beginning May 2026, the new ink pad design will roll out — starting with the new In Colors only.

Here’s what you need to know:

✔️ Felt Ink Pad Surface

We’re returning to a felt-style pad, which many stampers love for:

• Rich, even ink coverage
• Beautiful image transfer
• Excellent performance with detailed stamps

✔️ Magnetic, Stackable Case Design

Yes… magnetic. 🙌 The new style is thoughtfully engineered, beautifully functional, and completely top of the line. With an easy, mess-free open and a snap-tight closure, we think you’ll agree it’s one of the coolest ink pad cases available.

The new cases:

• Feature a magnetic closure
• Easy to open
• Are designed to be stackable
• Will still work with our current Stampin’ Up! storage systems

✔️ Gradual Transition Plan

This isn’t an overnight change.

• The new pads will debut with the 2026–2028 In Colors
• In 2027, all ink colors will transition as part of a planned color revamp
• The current pad style will be gradually phased out

And most importantly…

There is NO need to replace your current ink pads.
They will continue to work beautifully throughout this transition. Use what you have. Love what you have. Replace as needed over time.

Even Bigger News — A Simpler Catalog Experience

Starting in May 2026, Stampin’ Up! is completely refreshing how catalogs work.

Instead of one large annual catalog, we’ll now have three hybrid catalogs each year, combining the best of both a mini catalog and an annual catalog into one easy-to-shop experience.

New Catalog Cycles:

January – April
May – August
September – December

Each catalog will include:

• Brand new products
• Customer-favorite staples
• Shopping by product category (yes — it’s back!)

This is going to make finding what you need faster and easier than ever.

I will have more info on the May catalog next month. You can learn more about how to get free catalogs from me here. 

More details on our Stampin’ Scoop Show

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