The June Pals’ Blog Hop is All About the 2026-2028 In Colors
Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!
This month, the Pals are showcasing the fresh and fabulous 2026–2028 Stampin’ Up! In Colors! Whether you’re a seasoned stamper or new to the fun, these new hues are sure to spark your creativity. Be sure to click through the links below to “hop” along and see how each Pal brought these gorgeous colors to life. You’re bound to find a few new favorites—and a little inspiration along the way!
I really wanted to use the Balloon Festoon Bundle for this In Color blog hop. The picture I had in my head mimicked the Happy Birthday balloons that pop up when sending a birthday text. I’m so stinking happy with the way it turned out, and did use all five of the new In Colors.
Here’s my card:
I absolutely love fun fold cards, but I think one of my favorites is a Z-fold card! While it requires a bunch of die cuts, the end result is well worth the effort.
It’s just a given that fun fold cards also post to the Creative Creases Challenge. Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper coordinates this blog hop and the challenge, for which I’m honored to be on the design team. Hopefully, you will be inspired to upload your own fun fold project to the challenge!
Measurements:
- The Hydrangea Hue base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 2-1/8 and 4-1/4 inches
- Trim another piece of Hydrangea Hue to 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 inches for the front flap
- Trim a piece of the 12″ by 12″ 2026 – 2028 In Color DSP to 5-3/8 inches for the front and inside panels
- Then trim it down to a 4 inch and a 2 inch wide piece, and use a piece of Post-it Note tape to put the two pieces back together
- It will be much easier to figure out the placement of the balloons if you have the whole piece
- Trim a piece of the In Color DSP to to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
- Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches for the inside of the card
- Don’t forget to punch a 1-inch circle from coordinating DSP and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
- You will need one of each of the In Color Pearlized Specialty DSP for the balloons
- I used scraps of black cardstock to crop the balloon strings and scraps of white to crop the highlights for the balloons
- HINT: I found it easier to just crop a bunch of strings, highlights, and balloons before I started putting things together
- I figured that I will use the pieces on this card or another one and by having extras the whole process would go smoother
- I used all but the middle size balloon die for this card
What I Did:
- Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
- Repositionable tape and the craft (oppositional or reverse) tweezers will be your best friends when putting this card together
- Adhere all the highlights and the strings to the balloons
- Using the repositionable tape, start placing the balloons on the 5-3/8 by 6 inches Blush DSP
- I found it easier to start with the largest balloons and work my way forward
- Adhere the bottom layers of the balloons to the DSP, making sure you have liquid glue covering the cut line in the DSP
- Re-trim the DSP so you can trim the first layer of balloons
- Continue placing the balloons, figuring out which balloons will be adhered with dimensionals
- Before adding dimensionals, mark and trim the balloons that will be placed on the outside edges of the DSP, and also across the cut line
- Start adding the dimensionals and adhere the layers of balloons
- Adhere the 4″ by 5-3/8″ DSP to the top flap of the z-fold
- Adhere the white cardstock to the inside of the card, then add the 2 inch piece of DSP with all the balloons
- Stamp the sentiments , found in the Balloon Festoon stamp set in black ink
- Crop the outside sentiment using a die from the Stylish Shapes die set
- Create a loopy loop bow using Hydrangea Hue ribbon and adhere to the back of the sentiment banner using glue dots
- Add dimensionals to the back of the sentiment and adhere to the front of the card
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
Back to the Pals’ Blog Hop:
MORE INSPIRATION AWAITS! There’s a full lineup of creative inspiration waiting for you! Scroll down to hop along and enjoy what the rest of the blog hop team has crafted. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for next month’s theme: My Favorites in the New Catalog—we’ve already picked our must-haves!
Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop
- Beth McCullough
- Lisa Ann Bernard
- Peggy Noe
- Debbie Mageed
- Windy Ellard
- Su Mohr
- Rae Burnet
- Tricia Chuba
- Sue Jackson
- Stesha Bloodhart
Thank you for stopping by today!
Have a Peachy Day!
Sue
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June’s Product of the Month is the WILD BUNCH PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET!
Send smiles with the Wild Bunch Stamp Set! With hand-drawn animals like a koala, penguin, snail, and highland cow, plus versatile sentiments for birthdays, thank-yous, or just because, this set can help brighten anyone’s day. Add hearts, party hats, presents, or scribbled patterns to make each card or scrapbook page even more fun.
The Wild Bunch Stamp Set is the exclusive Product of the Month for June 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours! I ordered mine last night and am so looking forward to getting it next week! Stay tuned for some cuteness!
What’s New?
The Shaded Petals Kit, which retails for $26.00
Product detail
Want your floral projects to look effortlessly hand-painted? The Shaded Petals Kit is ready to work its magic! Layer precut petals, add soft shaded color with Sponge Daubers, and finish with coordinating sentiments that pull everything together. From cards to tags to sweet giftables, it turns simple ink blending into petals that look beautifully handcrafted.
DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, gold, Highland Heather
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German
Kit includes
– Calypso Coral and Highland Heather Stampin’ Spots
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Precut paper pieces
– Foil sentiments
– Embellishments
– Sponge Daubers
– Adhesive
KITS COLLECTION
– Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types.
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects
