Hello! It is June, how can that be? I am stunned that the year is approaching half over. It has been busier than normal for me lately and I have been falling asleep with my laptop at the ready, but I cannot post when I am resting my eyes. It does not help that the kittens have been waking me up regularly before 5am. Rusty has a new trick that scares me. He chases his tail at the top of the cat tree, but instead of going round and round he goes down through the opening and up the outside. I think I need to invest in air bags to place around the base of the cat tree. Either that, or maybe a hammock that stretches the width of the room.
There is a bit of Stampin' Up! news to share this month.
Paper Pumpkin
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| June 2026 Paper Pumpkin Bikes & Blooms Kit |
The subscription period to purchase the June 2026 Bikes & Blooms Kit ends on June 10. If you would like to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin to receive this kit, be sure to make your changes soon.
The Bikes & Blooms Kit created nine cards with silver details.
- Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
- Silver foil and precut paper pieces
- Silver butterfly embellishments and linen thread
- Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crushed Curry, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Pecan Pie
Paper Pumpkin subscribers can also shop the exclusive Wonderful Scenes Dies.
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| Wonderful Scenes Dies - Paper Pumpkin Coordinating Add-on |
The Wonderful Scenes Dies are only available while supplies last.
New Product of the Month
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| Wild Bunch Stamp Set |
The June 2026 Product of the Month is the Wild Bunch Stamp Set. The timing is perfect because I am seeing Highland Cows everywhere. And who doesn't like a Koala, Penguin or Snail?
The Wild Bunch Stamp Set is an exclusive product available for only $5 when you spend $75 or more in a single order while supplies last (some restrictions apply, e.g. I believe using rewards can make your order total less than $75).
Last Chance List Updated
The Last Chance section of the website was updated. There are some great products there - I'm sad I do not have more space and an unlimited budget.
New Kits
Two new cardmaking kits were added to the Kits Collection of the website. They are Washes of Gratitude and Shaded Petals. Kits come with everything you need to create the cards as shown, including adhesives, but feel free to add your personal touch.
Washes of Gratitude has a lovely watercolor look and does not require any stamping; the sentiments are pre-printed. I was thinking that a shimmer brush on some of the floral die cuts would be lovely. Or, ink the white pieces with Versamark ink and your choice of embossing powder.
Shaded Petals comes with two Stampin' Spots and two sponge daubers so you can ink blend the petals. This kit also does not require stamping.
Craft Class Available for Purchase
The latest craft class, Scenic Coast, was just added to the Craft Class page. In the digital video class you will create four projects with the Scenic Coast Suite Collection and other select products (sold separately).
Despite being wide awake since I fell asleep after watching the news, I'd better try to go to sleep. The kittens may start trying to wake me in three short hours. I am looking forward to them outgrowing this. I hope that I to not have to wait until the days get shorter.
Have a great June 2026!
