Color Renovation!

I promised you details on the upcoming color changes, and here they are! It's been a long time since Stampin' Up! renovated their color selections, and they're making some big changes. The new color collections are fresh and fun and I'm so excited to get my hands on some new shades! I'm going to describe the changes here, and I will also have a display at Girls Night Out on Thursday. There is a lot of information, so if you have any questions, just let me know!

First, let's review the current color choices. Right now, Stampin' Up! offers:

• 4 color families, with 12 colors each, for a total of 48 colors
• 6 In Colors (change every year)
• 7 neutrals

That's a lot of color, and while variety is great, it can also be overwhelming. The changes are intended to update and simplify the color offering.  So here's what's changing. Starting July 1, we will have:

• 4 Color Collections (10 colors each) for 40 Core Colors
• 5 In Colors- will be introduced every year, and will now last for TWO YEARS! Woo hoo! That means that this year we'll have 5 In Colors, and then next year we'll have 10! (This year's 5, and next year's 5.) 

The new Color Collections are the Brights, the Regals, the Subtles, and the Neutrals. They are made up of current colors, returning In Colors from prior years, and 5 new core colors. Stampin' Up! is also retiring 30 of their old colors to make room for the changes. While there are a few old friends on the retiring list, most of them are colors that I rarely, if ever, use. I'm excited to get some fresh new colors to try! My favorite is the new Cherry Cobbler, which is the deep, dark red that I have been longing for!

 

There is a link on the left for both the new color configurations, and the retiring colors.  If you have some of the retiring colors, I'd suggest buying at least one ink refill for your pads, and possibly some cardstock. They will be available until the end of June so you have several months to get the items you need. 

 

This is a lot of information, so please contact me if you have any questions.  As the change gets closer, I will have more details for you on the kits that SU! will be offering to make the switch easier.  For example, if you already have the complete marker set, there will be a kit with just the new markers, and a new insert for your existing case.  I will post that information as it becomes available.

Be sure to come to Girls Night Out on Thursday- I'll have cardstock samples of the new colors, and a visual display to help you see how the changes are happening.  Hope to see you then!