SNEAK PEEK: Emboss Resist Congratulations with 2018-2020 In Colors

 Today was the first day I got to take time to play with the new 2018-2020 In Colors both the ink and cardstock.  I decided to go with Blueberry Bushel for the card base.  I chose to use the stamp from the Amazing Congratulations stamp set that is the outline of the entire word.  I stamped it with Blueberry Bushel and heat embossed with clear embosing powder on Watercolor Paper.  I then used the emboss resist technique to paint the rainbow of new ink colors on the paper with an Aqua painter.   I did add Elegant Eggplant at the end of the rainbow partly because it's not a rainbow without purple at the end.  And, partly because Elegant Eggplant is my current favorite Stampin' Up! and I want to use it as much as possible before it retires.

I have wondered since they announced the color reboot and talked about the in formula change if I would even notice the difference really.  Well, I can say I did immediately.  My first use of all the colors was a watercolor wash with the aquapainter.  I first painted with Lovely Lipstick and then with Elegant Eggplant.  I instantly noticed that the color didn't spread as evenly or easily.  The other new In Colors worked just as smoothly as Lovely Lipstick.  I was also quite impressed how smoothly it stamped on the interior of the card.  I think I'm really going to like the new ink formula as much as I like the stamp pad redesign.  I can't wait to share them with all of you.  The good news is that tomorrow, May 1 early purchase begins for you with the Share What You Love bundles and a bundle of the 2018-2020 In Color Ink Pads.  You can order these tomorrow to begin playing with them yourself.  Let me know if you have any questions.

I am entering this card in the Freshly Made Sketches challenge this week.  Make sure you head on over to FMS334 to see the inspiration cards by the design team and other creative entries.

The 2018-2019 will be coming soon.  You will be receiving a FREE copy of the catalog from me if you have placed an order $25.00 or more in my store or attended a class in the past six months.  If you have not, you still have a chance to earn your FREE catalog if you place a qualifying order by Monday, April 30 at 5pm CT.  If you would like to buy a catalog instead, please contact me to find out how or attend any class or place any qualifying order during the year to receive a catalog for FREE.

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Also used to create this card from the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog:
Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad
Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad
Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad
Call Me Clover Classic Stampin' Pad
Blueberry Bushel Cardstock