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Hi Stamping Friends,

Each year, with the release of the new In Colors, I like to put together little color comparison charts.  It's so fun to see how the colors are similar and different than our current color selection and how they round out our selection.  Wanna see?!

5 Cool In Colors—Each of my charts features a new 2016-2018 In Color represented by the largest center square and a bow in it's matching ruched ribbon.  The new In Color is surrounded by 4 other colors from our current collections, so you can really see how it measures up!   Let's take a closer look!

Flirty Flamingo—I love this soft pinky coral color, that truly is the color of flamingos!  I would say it's most similar to Calypso Coral with a bit more pink.  It's so feminine and sweet! This color will look great with colors like Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Watermelon Wonder, Pool Party and the other 2016 In Colors.

Retired Comparison—Do you remember the old Regal Rose?  Flirty Flamingo has just a hint more orange than that long-retired color.

Sweet Sugarplum—I'm SO happy that there is another member of the purple family!  Yayyy!  There is no color like it in our current collections, so it really fills a gap.  It's another very feminine color that looks like a lighter version of Rich Razzleberry.  I like that it's got a little more pink in it, kind of like a fresh & trendy take on the muted mauves of the 80's.  I love it with the other 2016 In Colors, but I also can't wait to try it with unlikely pairings like Island Indigo, Night of Navy and Crushed Curry.

Retired Comparison—The first retired color that came to my mind when I saw this color was the old Orchid Opulence, but once I pulled out a sample, I quickly realized that it's much different.  Sweet Sugarplum has a lot more red in it, for sure! 

Dapper Denim—This color is definitely my favorite (for now)!  I love any version of teal!  Dapper Denim is closest to Island Indigo with just a hit more blue.  I love how it looks with every one of these blue swatches and I'm sure this will be a go-to color for me!  There's something about this versatile shade that makes it look fabulous with so many colors.  I'm going to enjoy pairing it with Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Cherry Cobbler, and every new In Color!

Retired Comparisons—I pulled out samples of the old Midnight Muse and Not Quite Navy and Dapper Denim is very similar to both.  It's a little lighter than Midnight Muse and just a shade brighter & bluer than Not Quite Navy. 

Emerald Envy—Ooooh!  I think this fresh kelly green will be a fun addition to Christmas projects, don't you?!   It's most similar to Bermuda Bay but with a tad more green.  It's a little darker and more blue than Cucumber Crush.  I think it will work very well with several colors from the Brights & Subtles Collections, like Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Calypso Coral and Pool Party.

Retired Comparisons—Emerald Envy immediately reminded me of the old Glorious Green.  I couldn't find a real sample of it, so I took a photo of it on an old catalog swatch page.  It's a little lighter with just a hint more blue.

Peekaboo Peach—I'm so glad that we have a nice light peachy color again.  I was truly missing the Crisp Cantaloupe, and even though Peekaboo Peach is much more orange than that, you can see by the swatches that we were in need of something in that area!  I think it will look great with lots of different colors like Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, Watermelon Wonder, Bermuda Bay and of course the other 2016 In Colors!

Retired Comparisons—This color reminded me of two past colors.  Peekaboo Peach is similar to Marigold Morning with just a little more orange and it's like a lighter version of Peach Parfait. 

►►NEW In Color Club Coming Soon!

I'm loving the NEW 2016 In Colors and I know that you're going to love them, too!  Once again this year, I'll be offering my In Color Club.  It's a fun and budget-friendly way to get all of the New In Color inks, card stock, markers and accessories!  Stay tuned for more details, coming soon!

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Until next time,

Angie

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