A Look at the 2014-2016 In Colors

The 2014-2016 In Color Collections. Sigh. I don’t like to create panic among my customers and readers. So, I never talk about retiring products this early in the catalog year. However, other Stampin’ Up! demonstrators have already started the panic and my customers are coming to me with questions. So, let’s talk about the 2014-2016 In Colors.

Every year, Stampin’ Up! introduces 5 colors – they call them In Colors – that will be available for only 2 years. The set that is going to retire includes these (in alphabetical order):

• Blackberry Bliss
• Hello Honey
• Lost Lagoon
• Mossy Meadow
• Tangelo Twist.

My favorites are Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon and Mossy Meadow – all tied for first place – then Hello Honey, and, finally, Tangelo Twist at the end. (Remember, I’m not an Orange person.)

Probably sometime in mid-April, Stampin’ Up! will announce which products will retire at the end of the catalog year, May 31. By definition, the 2014-2016 In Colors will retire. That means any card stock, ink, pen, paper or embellishment containing those colors will retire.

Disclaimer: If there is a color renovation – where they completely overhaul the colors offered – then some of these may stick around. However, I have no information on whether or not a color renovation is planned for this year.

So, it’s kind of a game of chance. I’m always sad to see the In Colors retire. However, I’m always happy to see the arrival of new In Colors! It’s like changing clothes styles!

In any case, if you really love any of thee colors, start thinking about stocking up soon. Once the retirement list is announced, people start of buy up limited-quantity items. And that includes the In Colors. Once those products are sold out, they will not be replenished.

I decided to examine these In Colors more closely, by creating 5 cards, each focusing on one of the colors.

Today, let’s look at a card made primarily with Blackberry Bliss.

Isn’t this fun? Colors are Blackberry Bliss and Pear Pizzazz. The stamp set is Summer Silhouettes, introduced in 2012. Hmmm. (Do you think it will retire at the end of May?) I wanted the flower centers to be visible, so I stamped off the flower petals, making them lighter than the centers. It’s a technique I use often!

Hey! There’s a Rhinestone Basic Jewel on the bottom of the exclamation point! An unexpected delight!!

Another unexpected delight is the sentiment. It is part of the Party Pants stamp set, one of the products you can earn for free during Sale-A-Bration!

Plus a bonus! This is a birthday card. You can use it for #imbringingbirthdaysback.

I’ve used Blackberry Bliss often, but only a few times on this blog. It’s almost a “neutral” color that works well with any pale hue. I’ve used it for fall, winter, spring and summer designs. Here is my absolute favorite card that I made using Blackberry Bliss. You can read more about how I made it here.

That’s it for today. Tomorrow, I’ll share a project made with Hello Honey!