Welcome! It’s Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop time! This month, 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!

Focus on the “In Crowd.” Hydrangea Hue and Peaceful Pine with a touch of velvet are showcased in the Wild West today. A touch of velvety smooth 3D embossing and the Starburst (or Sunburst) technique pulls them all together.

Introducing the entire “In Crowd”. Officially the 2026-2028 In Colors by Stampin’ UP!  I asked if they would consider changing the name to the “In Crowd of Colors.” I bet you can guess what the answer was.  (just kidding)

Click to see more from the 2026-2028 In Colors

A sensory experience on paper. The Velvet Meadow Specialty DSP beautifully showcases this year’s colors with the bonus of velveteen accents on one side of the paper. So soft and smooth.

Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper

Velveteen Assortment Specialty Series Paper

For added dimension (and softness) Peaceful Pine Velveteen paper is embossed with the Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder. I wasn’t sure if the embossing would hold on this paper but so far, so good.

Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder

What I love…

• The super soft feel of the velveteen accents.
• Coordinating Velveteen Specialty Paper. I only wish it came in Hydrangea Hue.

Nuts & Bolts

All measurements are in inches.

Finished Size – A2 (4-1/4 x 5-1/2)

Acronyms & Jargon

• CAS = Clean And Simple
• CASE = Copy And Share Everything
• CS = Cardstock
• DSP = Designer Series Paper (aka patterned paper)
• SDSP = Specialty Designer Series paper (specialty patterned paper)
• SIP = Stamp Ink Paper

Paper Cuts

Cardstock

• Basic White Thick 
  • 4-1/4 x 11; score at 5-1/2
• Basic White
  • 2-3/4  x 5
  • Additional for die cuts
• Peaceful Pine
  • 3 x 5-1/4
  • Scrap for Die cutting focal point square

Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper

• Starburst Panels – 1-1/2 x 4; 4 pieces. Follow diagram below for cutting into starburst pieces.
• Small scrap for die cutting focal point square

Velveteen Specialty Paper 

• Peaceful Pine – 1-1/4 x 5-1/4

Starburst/Sunburst Template

Construction:

1. Using diagram below, arrange and glue starburst pieces to 2-3/4 x 5 white piece. Refer to the steps below
2. Turn the piece over and trim off the overhanging ends flush with the Peaceful Pine base piece Adhere to the large Peaceful Pine piece then to the Cardbase.
3. Dry emboss the small strip of Peaceful Pine. Adhere to the cardbase under the piece in step 2.
4. Die Cut squares of Peaceful Pine Cardstock and Velvet Meadows. Layer the two pieces, adhere to front of card with dimensionals.
5. Tie a Bow if desired and adhere to the card.
6. Stamp greeting with Peaceful Pine on basic white scrap. Fussy cut and adhere to focal piece with dimensionals.
7. Decorate inside as desired.

Adhere triangles	Trim to overhanging edges
Sunburst back side, after trim

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!

Free Shipping is Back! But only for three days. Mark your calendar for June 11-13, 2026 to save on your wishlist goodies. I know I will.

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Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

1. Beth McCullough
2. Lisa Ann Bernard
3. Peggy Noe
4. Debbie Mageed
5. Windy Ellard
6. Su Mohr
7. Rae Burnet – You made it to the Wild West!
8. Tricia Chuba
9. Sue Jackson
10. Stesha Bloodhart