In the 2006-2007 Annual Catalog, Stampin’ Up! first introduced us to In-Colors. This is how In-Colors were described in that catalog:
“This year, we’re delighted to introduce In Color ™, an exciting palette of six trend-savvy colors available only this year! Use these exclusive colors to create unique hand-stamped cards and gifts. These colors look terrific in a monochromatic color scheme, or in combination with many of our other colors!”
As it says in the above paragraph, when the In Colors were first introduced, they were only available for one year. Lucky for us, In Colors are currently available for two years instead of just one. This gives us more time to enjoy them.
The first six In Colors were Vintage Violet, Buckaroo Blue, Cool Caribbean, Marigold Morning, True Thyme and Cranberry Crisp. My favorite was Cool Caribbean. It’s quite close to Coastal Cabana (both in name and color!) I still get the two names mixed up. Sheesh!
Do any of you remember these first In Colors? Which was your favorite?
The second batch of In Colors came out in Stampin’ Up!’s Fall-Winter 2007 Annual Catalog. (Yes, there were a couple of years that Stampin’ Up! tried going with two annual catalogs per year). This group contained some softer colors. Blue Bayou, Soft Sky, Wild Wasabi, River Rock, Groovy Guava and Purely Pomegranate. Which of these six is your favorite? In this group I’d have to go with Blue Bayou or Purely Pomegranate. Also, in this catalog Basic Gray was added to the Neutrals Collection. It’s a darker gray than Going Gray.
There were two more catalogs that contained the In Colors that lasted a year. In the 2008 Fall-Winter Catalog the In Colors were Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Tangerine Tango, Pink Pirouette, Pacific Point and Riding Hood Red. As you can probably guess, Pink Pirouette was my favorite color from this group.
The 2009-2010 Annual Catalog added Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry and Bermuda Bay. You probably recognize some of these colors.
Take a look at these four sets of colors. You can see that the colors in each group work well with each other. I’m not sure I’d use all six of any set together on one project but you can definitely use at least 2-3 of them at one time. When Stampin’ Up! develops a set of In Colors they make sure that the colors in the group not only work well together but will work well with the current group of 48 that they offer.
Coordination. It’s one of my favorite things about Stampin’ Up!.