The recent Catalogue Launch Party was such a wonderful day of creativity, laughter, and a first look at the brand-new May–August 2026 Catalogue and beautiful 2026–2028 In Colors!

One of my favourite things about events like this is seeing everyone enjoy the new products in person.  The catalogue photography is always stunning (thank you, Stampin’ Up! creative team!), but there’s something special about being able to see, touch, and create with everything for yourself.  We also spent the day making two projects featuring some of the gorgeous new products — always a highlight!

Here’s a little snapshot of the day, with product displays and attendees enjoying the make-and-takes.

Of course, no celebration would be complete without games and prizes!  There were plenty of laughs throughout the day — and a little healthy competition too.  The lucky winners received samples of the 2026–2028 In Color Painted Patterns 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper, some adorable In Color Butterflies, all wrapped up with the beautiful In Color 3/8” Bordered Ribbon.

And then there was the BIG prize draw!  Everyone attending had multiple opportunities to pop their name in the draw to win the Sending Salutations stamp set and a pack of Everyday Essentials Mix & Match 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper, tied together with a generous length of Barely Blush 3/8” Bordered Ribbon.

I also love creating little gifts for events like this.  For the Catalogue Launch Party, I decorated these sweet Scalloped Window Boxes and filled them with yummy treats.

Bundles: Scalloped Blooms Stamp Set + Scalloped Blooms Dies (photopolymer: 167647), All Aflutter Stamp Set + All Aflutter Punch (photopolymer: 167570). Ink: Basic Black Hybrid (166648). Stampin' Blends: Hydrangea Hue (167666), Crisp Cantaloupe (167669), Golden Glow (167682), Peaceful Pine (167668), Barely Blush (167667).  Card/Paper: Hydrangea Hue Two-Tone (167696), Crisp Cantaloupe Two-Tone (167699), Golden Glow Two-Tone (167695), Peaceful Pine Two-Tone (167698), Barely Blush Two-Tone (167697), Basic White (159228). Accessories: Scalloped Window Boxes (167655). Tools: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Mini Stampin' Dimensionals (144108).

The top of the gift box is a piece of Two-Tone cardstock cut at 8.2 cm (3-1/4") square, then a scalloped window die-cut using the Scalloped Blooms Bundle.  The sentiment was stamped onto a strip of Basic White cardstock and adhered across the front with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

And of course, they needed butterflies!

The butterflies were created using the All Aflutter Bundle, stamped onto Basic White cardstock and punched out with the coordinating All Aflutter Punch.  Before adding them to the boxes, I coloured them with coordinating Stampin’ Blends for a soft pop of colour.

These little scalloped gift boxes made such sweet table gifts for the event, but they would also be perfect for birthday treats, party favours, or thoughtful handmade gifts.

I mentioned earlier that we also created projects featuring the new catalogue products during the event — I’ll share those with you soon!

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