Hello and welcome to the June IDEAS Tutorial Blog Hop. This month our theme is Colour Me Happy, and it is such a lovely one for sharing the brand new 2026–2028 In Colors.

For my project, I created a garden tools card featuring several of the new 2026-2028 In Colors, including Crisp Cantaloupe, Hydrangea Hue, Peaceful Pine and Golden Glow. The card has a Gray Granite base, a soft woodgrain background from the Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper, and a sweet collection of die-cut garden tools on the front.

I also decorated the inside of the card with a little flowerpot, which gives the card a lovely finished feel when it is opened.

The Help Me Grow Dies are such a fun set to play with. I used Lunar Lustre Specialty Paper for the metal parts of the garden tools, then added handles cut from the 2026–2028 In Color Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper. It is a simple way to bring in lots of colour without making the card feel too busy.

As always, my project includes step-by-step instructions in the tutorial bundle.

About the IDEAS Tutorial Bundle

Each month, a group of demonstrators from around the world creates an exclusive tutorial bundle filled with paper crafting projects. Every tutorial includes photos, measurements, supply lists and written instructions.

The June bundle is full of colourful inspiration, and it is a great way to get fresh ideas for your cardmaking and paper crafting.

How to get the tutorial bundle

You can receive the June IDEAS Tutorial Bundle from me for free when you place a $50+ order in my online store this month.

See more sneak peeks of the projects in the bundle by visiting our design team members below:

Happy stamping, 

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This month’s IDEAS Tutorial Bundle theme is Fast & Fabulous. I couldn’t resist creating something that looks a little bit special, thanks to the new flocked Velvet Meadow patterned paper, but is actually very quick to put together.

If you’ve ever sat down to craft and thought, “I just want something simple that still looks beautiful,” this one is for you.

Velvet Meadow Specialty Paper

The card is based on a really easy layout but the star of the show is the amazing Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper, out now in the brand new May-August 2026 Catalogue by Stampin’ Up!.

This paper is amazing because it has soft flocking on one side of each sheet of paper in the pack (there are two each of six double-sided designs). You just have to feel it! If you want to try it out, make sure you have a look at my limited edition paper shares. These are only open for purchase for one week, because I have to get them all ordered and packed and sent off before we leave for the Stampin’ Up! incentive trip to Alaska in just a few weeks.

You can learn more about the Velvet Meadow patterned papers here, and click through the photos for more card inspiration.?

I’ve paired this card with a coordinating treat pouch, made using a Party Banners die. It folds together quickly and creates a sweet little pocket that’s perfect for a small wrapped gift.

Together, they make a lovely set for a friend, a get-well gift, or just a little something to brighten someone’s day.

Want to create this yourself?

You’ll find the full step-by-step instructions, measurements, and supply list for both the card and the coordinating treat pouch in this month’s IDEAS Tutorial Bundle.

This bundle is packed with projects from demonstrators around the world, all designed around the Fast & Fabulous theme which is perfect for when you want something quick, but still special.

You can see some more sneak peeks of the projects in the bundle by visiting our design team members below:

How to get the tutorial

You can receive the full 46 page IDEAS Tutorial Bundle:

• FREE with any order of $50 or more through my online store
• Or purchase it separately for AUD$9 (email for more info)

If you’d like to add this project to your crafting list, I’d love to send it your way.

Happy stamping, 

P.S. Did you see the amazing May joining offer? You can choose 5 new magnetic-case ink pads for free when you join Stampin’ Up! this month. More info here.

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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, 

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