2 Color Challenges

HI Everyone,

Ok, so last week's colors were Bravo Burgundy and Creamy Caramel. I actually had this card done last Tuesday, but just didn't have a chance to get it posted. I hope you will forgive me!! So here it is.

I used the stamp set Scandinavian Season for this one. This set is in the current mini catalog. I stamped the tree in Silver Encore ink on Bravo Burgundy CS and embossed it with silver EP. Next, I added a half pearl from the Pretties kit with a glue dot on the tree. I stamped the Snowflake from the set on the Creamy Caramel card front in Caramel ink. Finally, I added a strip of Whisper White CS and a piece of Burgundy grosgrain ribbon with some silver brads. Quick and Easy!! Those are the ones I like for the Holidays!!!

This next one is the challenge for this week. The colors are Chocolate Chip, Bravo Burgundy and Always Artichoke. You need to look carefully to see the chocolate chip on this first card - but it is there I promise.

For this one, I pulled out my Season of Joy set. I was so happy to see that this set made it into the new catalog from last year's holiday mini. I stamped the flower 3 times in Burgundy ink on Very Vanilla CS. Then, I stamped it again on a scrap and cut it out to place over the middle image on the card. I used the scallop edge punch on some Artichoke CS for the layer. The "Merry Christmas" was stamped with Artichoke ink and punched out with the extra large oval punch. Then I used the striped Alpine ribbon (this is where I got the chocolate chip in!!).

I even went all out and decorated the inside of this card! I have been really inspired by Beate to work on the insides of my cards as well! So here it is!

Finally, I have more for this week. While the card stock and such was out on my desk, I decided to use of the new TechniqueJunkie techniques called Cuttlebug Highlights.

I used my new ornaments embossing folder and ran it through my Big Shot on Bravo Burgundy CS. I highlighted it with my Silver Encore pad and then layered it on an Always Artichoke card. The greeting was stamped in Artichoke ink on Very Vanilla. I sponged the edges of this with Burgundy ink and then tapped the edges on the silver pad for a little more definition. Finally, I tied a piece of the Chocolate chip Alpine felt ribbon around it and attached it to the card with Dimensionals.

I hope you enjoy these cards! The top two will be part of my 10 card class on Wednesday. I will share more of those cards in the next two days. If you would still like to jpoin me for that class, just let me know. If you would like to order the kit from the class, I will have a limited number of those available too!

Color Challenge 11-04-08

Well, I finally got this one done. The colors for this week were Night of Navy, Handsome Hunter and Blush Blossom. This was a bit of a challenge. I very rarely use Handsome Hunter or Blush Blossom so this was very tough. But I am always up for a challenge.

I knew that I wanted to use my new set called Season of Simple Grace.

I kept it simple!! My card base is Handsome Hunter. I stamped the Holy Family and the star with Night of Navy ink on the Blush Blossom CS. The Wise Men and the shepherd were stamped with 2nd generation Hunter ink (I stamped off on scrap paper first.) I also masked the Holy Family, just in case I moved the other stamps over too far. I then highlighted a few areas with my white gel pen and sponged the edges with Night of Navy ink. This piece is layered on Night of Navy CS. Finally, I added the "Merry Christmas" in silver ink and the silver bow.

I also wanted to make the inside look nice, so I stamped the sentiment and just the lamb with Hunter ink on a scrap of Blossom CS. The shepherd is stamped in silver ink.

If you too are looking for a challenge, give this one a try!! Don't forget to check out the blogs of the other "Color Girls". You can find the links in the side bar on the right.

Enjoy!

5 Birthday cards!

I wanted to share these cards with you. They were from my birthday 5 card class last week. They were all very easy cards. Pretty much just straight stamping. The one with the tasty looking drink had some watercoloring with my Watercolor Wonder Crayons and an Aqua Painter. If you would like this class kit, I still have a few left. They are $15 including Shipping. Please e-mail me for more info.

Enjoy!

Color Challenges for the last 2 weeks...

So I have been keeping up with the color challenges - just not keeping up with getting them posted.

So here is last week's : Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose and Old Olive. I used the new Scandinavian Season set and Wheel from the Holiday Mini. The tree is stamped on Shimmery White CS with Old Olive Craft ink and embossed with Iridescent Ice EP. I then colored it in a little with my Aqua Painter. I also added some accents with the Pretties kit. I am not sure I like the way I added the hat pin through the CS on the front.... But I didn't know how else to put it on there.

This week's colors were : Creamy Caramel and Not Quite Navy. I made this very simple card using the Pocket Silhouettes and the Hugs and Wishes sets. I think this one is pretty self explanatory.

Enjoy!!

Halloween Class and Kit!

Good Evening!
I am so excited about the projects you see here. They are for my class next Wednesday, October 15th. If you live close by and would like to join us, there is still time! E-mail me right away to reserve your spot! The class includes the "Batty for you" card, the little tin pail, The "Scaredy Cat" treat holder, the Peppermint Patty Spider, and either the Punchy Owl Scrapbook page or card. All of this is just $10. All you need to bring is your adhesive!

And yes, for those of you who live too far away, I am offering a kit! The kit is $15 and will include all of the items you see here. The things that need to be punched or stamped will be and the card stock will all be cut for you. You will also receive step by step directions for completing all of the projects. Yopup will just need to supply the adhesive, Dimensionals, and either a 1/16" circle punch or needle for the brads on the treat holder. Shipping is also included in the $15. E-mail me at kelly@stampingwithkelly.com if you are interested!

Here are a few more pics!

Enjoy!

Kelly

Pink is this Week's Color!

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are having a great week! I finally had some time to play today and make this week's color challenge. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month and women, this week was anything Pink!!

So, I went with Pink Pirouette ink and CS. I stamped the Baroque Background stamp on Shimmery White with the Pink Pirouette ink. Then, I stamped the flowers from Inspired by Nature, also in Pink Pirouette. I used a dauber, directly on the stamp to add some Pink Passion highlights to the top of the flowers and bottom of the petals before stamping it on the Shimmery White cs. Then, I added some Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the tops of the flowers.

For the scallop punched layer, you need to cut your card stock 1" larger than the top layer. So my layer with the flowers is 3" x 3.5". I cut my Pink Pirouette layer to 4 x 4.5" and then punched it with the scallop edge punch. I am still working on getting the corners to look right... but you get the idea!

On a personal note, this card is going to be mailed to my friend, Lisa. She was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer and will be having surgery soon. The prognosis is good... so if you have a moment, say a little prayer or think a good thought for all those who are dealing with this disease. Let's all hope for a cure and good health for all!

Thanks!!

Enjoy your weekend!

Kelly

Color Challenge 09-29-08

This week's color challenge was a tough one for me. The colors are Rose Red, So Saffron and Orchid Opulence. For someone who loves purple, I am not a fan of Orchid Opulence! I don't use it very often at all!!!!

Anyway, here is what I came up with.

This first card really did not caom out as I envisioned it in my head... but I think it has grown on me throughout the day. I used the Pocket Silhouettes set. I stamped the various flowers in the three colors on the Whisper white CS. Then, I layered it with a piece of So Saffron. I stamped the other flower across the bottom of the card with Rose Red and then sponged around the edges of the card with Rose Red as well. I stamped the "friend to friend" in chocolate chip on Orchid Opulence and punched it out with the word window punch. I also tied some chocolate chip grosgrain ribbon around the card.

For this one, I stamped the large rose from "A Rose is a Rose" set in Rose Red ink twice. Next, I masked these by stamping them on Post-its and cutting them out. I stuck the masks over the stamped images. Then, I stamped the smaller rose in So Saffron and the small flower in Orchid Opulence. Next, I removed the mask. I stamped the sentiment in chocolate chip. Finally, I layered the main panel on Orchid Opulence and then onto a chocolate chip card.

I hope you enjoyed these cards!!!

Color Challenge 9-22-08

Hi Everyone,

This week's colors are Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie and Apricot Appeal. I decided to go to my catalog and go to a random page again! This time I opened to page 59 and used the Simply Said card as my inspiration. I do have the Simply Said set but decided to use my Fall Flair set instead. I even had some of the materials I needed right out on my desk. First I took a piece of Shimmery White card stock. It happened to be out on my desk and was cut at 4 1/4 x 11". So I went with that and folded it in half. So this card opens on the left side. I ripped the bottom and add a 1" strip on Pumpkin Pie CS on the bottom. I stamped my flowers in Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal and Bashful Blue. Then, I added the Flower Fusion Pumpkin Pie flower with a Filigree brad. I stamped one of the flowers with Apricot Appeal on Apricot Appeal CS. I cut it out and added an Ice Rhinestone Blue Brad. Both of the flowers are attached to the card with Dimensionals. Finally, I sponged around the entire card with Pumpkin Pie ink to soften it a little.

Enjoy!!

Color Challenge 09-16-08

This week's Color Challenge was to use Always Artichoke, Creamy Caramel and Regal Rose. I also decided to use Beate's new weekend sketch challenge. I started with a 5.5x11" piece of Alaways Artichoke folded in half. I stamped the edge of this with Artichoke ink and the outline Butterfly stamp from the set "Flight of the Butterfly" (#111564 $31.95). Next I cut a piece of Creamy Caramel at 4.75x4.75" and a piece of Regal Rose at 2x3.5". The regal rose piece was stamped with the flowery butterfly in Regal Rose ink. I only inked the flowers on this and not the body of the butterfly to create the background.

I then stamped the base butterfly on a scrap of whisper white with creamey caramel. I did stamp off first. Then I used my stamp-a-ma-jig and stamped the outline butterfly with Artichoke ink and the stamp-a-ma-jig again for the flowers in regal rose ink. (Again, I did not ink the body for this step.) I cut out the butterfly and added some dimensionals to the back.


This pic is kind of blury.... but you can see that I placed one dimensional in the middle and then doubled up the dimensionals under the wings of the butterfly to give it some extra dimension. Finally, I stamped the sentiment with Artichoke ink on the caramel square, stamped the small buterfly with caramel ink across the bottom and assembled as shown.

I hope you enjoy this card! I was really happy with how it came out!! Don't forget to check out the blogs of the other "Color Girls", listed on the right, for more inspiration!!

Upsy Daisy and a Color Challenge!

Last night I had my Upsy Daisy Class. The ladies who attended really enjoyed the cards, so I thought I would share them with you! You have seen 2 of them previously, but ya know, it never hurts to show them again. The one on the top was inspired by a card I saw while browsing around. I will try to figure out who made it and let you know. To create the sunset look, I used my brayer and some sponges and sponge daubers. I started with Summer Sun ink, then went on to Tangerine Tango followed by Red Riding Hood Red and finally ended at the bottom with Chocolate Chip. I stamped the flowers with Basic Black. It takes some practice to get the brayer to add the color without getting too much of a straight line. That is where the sponges and such come in hady to blur that line if you need to.

The card on the bottom, I made for this week's color challenge. The colors were: Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Ballet Blue and Brilliant Blue (or Pacific Point). Now I know you are saying, "ok, I see the other colors but where did you get in the Ballet Blue??" Relax.... Let me explain - no, no, there is too much- let me sum up!! (for all you Princess Bride fans out there.) I stamped the flowers on the Turquoise CS in Ballet Blue first! Then, I stamped them again in Brilliant Blue. I got that shadowy look and got in all of the colors. BTW, this card was cased right from the "Never Before Seen Stamps" Promotion flyer!! I love that Stampin' Up! always gives us great samples. Better than that, they even encourage us to copy them!! What could be easier?

I hope you enjoyed these cards!! If you would like to order the kit for this class, please let me know. The kit is $25 plus $5 shipping. The kit includes all of the cs and embellishments needed to make these 4 cards. I will even stamp any images that are not included in the Upsy Daisy Set as that is part of the kit!! I will take orders until September 20th. I will then place the order for the stamp sets and have them shipped to you by 9/30.

Color Challenge 09-02-08

OK.... I know haven't posted all week! The kids are finally going back to school and I am trying to get back into a schedule. I think my body is going into shock.

Anyway, this week's color challenge was to use Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss (or Old Olive), and Pumpkin Pie. Last night was the first chance I had to sit down and work on this. I also was feeling like I had no idea what I was going to do. So I decided to open the catalog to a random page and copy the layout of the card. I ended up opening to page 104 and decided on the middle card.

I started with a 3 1/4 x 5 1/4" piece of Chocolate Chip CS for the back of my card. Then I cut a piece of 6" x 5 1/4" piece of Kiwi Kiss that I folded in half. I stamped the branch image from Eastern Blooms in Kiwiw Kiss ink on the top. Then the "Happy" definition from Define your Life on the bottom. I stamped and cut out the flower in Pumpkin Pie ink on Whisper White CS. I also stamped the "For You" from Fresh Cuts in Chocolate Chip ink and punched it out with the Curly Label Punch. Next, I took a scrap piece of Pumpkin Pie CS and punched it with the spiral punch. I adhered this to the back of the Kiwi Kiss card so it sticks out the side.(You will see this in the bottom pic on the inside of the card.) I wrapped the 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain around the card and adhered it to the Chocolate chip backing. Finally, I attached the Label, added one of the new Flower Brads to the center of the flower and put that on the card with Dimensionals. I also stamped a few flowers on the inside of the card.

And now a challenge for you... This card is definitely not somthing I would have ever considered designing. It is so out of the box for me. But it was fun picking a random card from the catalog and using it to create. So I challenge you to give it a try!!

Enjoy!

Kelly

Color Challenge 08-26-08

Hi Everyone,

Well, I am sitting here winding down from the first session of my New Catalog Open House and thought I would send you the color challenge card from this week that I made. I also have been busy making some samples with my Big Shot!!! I will share some of those in the next few days. But today's color challenge is one of them.

(Sorry the pic is a little crooked!) Ok so the colors this week are : Brocade Blue, Night of Navy and Bravo Burgundy. I made this very simple card by making the base from the Burgundy. Then, I stamped the Baroque background stamp with Night of Navy ink for the layer. Finally, I used some Brocade Blue CS with my Join in the Cheer Decorative Strip die for the Big Shot. I trimmed the words "Love", "Joy" and the "&" and put them on the front of the card with my Tombow multi purpose adhesive. That tombow stuff is my new favorite thing btw!! It works so well for so many things. You must have it! (110755 $3.95)

I hope you enjoy this card! It really was pretty quick to put together.

Kelly

More Upsy Daisy Samples!

I love this new Upsy Daisy set!! I love it so much that, I am having a class devoted to this amazing set! It also happens to be on sale right now! How much better can it get! Ok so here are a couple cards that you will make at the class!

This first one was inspired by a card we saw at Convention! I really love the stipple look of the image that you get when you use the sponge daubers to add several colors to it. This is a 4x4 card!

This next one, was inspired by a card I saw on this post on Patty Bennet's blog. It even uses the new Big Shot and Stampin' Up!'s exclusive dies! LOOOVE IT! The colors here are Kiwi Kiss and Pacific Point along with Shimmery white.

My class will be on September 10th at 7pm at my house. The cost of the class is $25 and includes the stamp set! Please RSVP by August 30th. There will also be a class kit available for those of you who cannot make it to the actual class. The cost for this will be $30 including shipping! Again please RSVP by AUGUST 30th!!

Here are the other sets that on sale:

111690 Snow Swirled $21.21
111586 It's a Stretch $20.36
111544 Putt Putt (Not available until August 18) $21.21
111626 Eastern Blooms $18.66
111672 Pocket Silhouettes $16.11
111710 Upsy Daisy $16.11
111556 Under the Stars $25.46
111644 Heard from the Heart $19.51
111570 Contempo Alphabet $34.81
109381 Felicidades Siempre* $15.26

Contact me today to order any of these sets or to register for the class!!

Kelly

Color Challenges!

Ok... so I have been making the color challenge cards, I just haven't photoed them, loaded them to my computer and then posted them... So I am doing a little catching up today!


















This Card is from the week of July 22nd. The colors were Real Red, Certainly Celery and Old Olive. The theme was Christmas in July. So that is what I went with. I used Baroque Motifs and Sincere Salutations. I stamped the big swirl in Old Olive on the Certainly Celery. Then, I stamped the little flowers in Real Red. I highlighted with my white gel pen. Finally, for the bottom, I added the 5/8" celery grosgrain and the greeting stamped on Old Olive with Real Red ink. I punched that out with the large oval punch.

These next 2 cards were from last week's challenge. The colors were Ruby Red (or Red Riding Hood Red), Brocade Blue and Summer Sun. For the first card, I used a new Technique Junkie Technique called Bandana. (For more info on the Technique Junkies go to patstamps.com) This card is pretty basic... but just a note I stamped on the White Taffeta ribbon with the Brocade blue craft ink. If you are going to stamp on this ribbon make sure you use craft ink, the classic ink will just run!!!

The second one, I used the Upsy Daisy and the Inspired by Nature stamp sets. On the Brocade Blue piece, I couldn't figure out how to get it to pop enough... so I first sponged the edge with the Red Riding Hood ink. That wasn 't quite doing it for me, so I then swiped it with the White Craft pad. Also the Summer Sun layer is distressed with the cutter kit.




Last but not least, is this week's color challenge card! The colors for this week were Barely Banana, Brocade Blue and Bordering Blue. I started with a Barely Banana card. Then added the Brocade blue layer. I also wrapped this layer with a piece of the medium size Twill Tape. For the main image, I masked the outside of the card stock so there was a rectangle in the middle. I stamped the branch image in Bordering Blue a few times. (I did stamp off on my scrap paper first.) Then I sponged some Bordering Blue ink in the rectangle as well. Next, I removed the mask and stamped the Branch in Brocade Blue. I stamped the Flower in Barely Banana on scrap paper and cut it out. I also curled the petals a little for some extra dimension. Then, I used my Tombow multi purpose adhesive to add little dots in the center of the flower and used some of the Fine Cosmo Glitter. I added that to the card with a Dimensional. I also stamped the "Thank You" from the Fresh Cuts set in Brocade Blue.


Enjoy! Why don't you try one of these color combos!! Let me know what you create!


Kelly

Dream Du Jour!

This is a sample of the new set Dream Du Jour. It was inspired by Cindy Lawrence from a sample she posted on her blog using these colors.

My card base is Kiwi Kiss. The chocolate chip polka dot paper is from the Bella Rose DSP. Next, I used my cuttlebug on a piece of Baja Breeze and made the Paisley print. I layered that with Taken with Teal (This is where Cindy really came in - I would never have thought to add that color here!). Finally I watercolored the butterflies and "Dreams" pieces after stamping them with Basic Brown ink on Whisper White. I layered that piece with another piece of Bella Rose DSP.

I was really happy with this card. It was a little out the box for me. But, sometimes, I think we all need to go out of our comfort zone!

Enjoy!

Kelly

Color Challenge - 7-14-08

Hello Everyone,

Here is this week's color challenge. The colors this week were Real Red, Old Olive and Very Vanilla. The theme could be Christmas in July, but I was not in a Christmasy mood yesterday. SO I went for something else. I used the Retiring set Polka Dots and Paisley. My card base is Very Vanilla. On the Real Red layer, I used the Vanilla Double technique. Basically, to do this technique, you stamp a solid image, tone on tone all over your cs. Then you stamp the outline image in Vanilla craft ink. Both images are randomly stamped all over the CS. Be sure to let it dry. Here I do not recommend heat setting. Sometimes with the Vanilla ink, the heat setting can fade the color.

For the focal point of the card, I simply stamped the sentiment in Real Red and the flower in Old Olive. Then, I added a line of Sticky Strip down the left hand side of the CS and covered it with micro beads. They are hard to photograph, but look really sparkly in the pic. In person, they give the card a nice texture.

When I first finished this card, I thought it was a little too simple, but after staring at it for awhile on my desk it really started to grow on me and I felt like it didn't need anything else.

Give this challenge a try and let me see what you come up with. Christmas in July?? or something else??

Kelly

Anniversary Moon

Well, last week, my husband and I celebrated our 10th Anniversary. I can't believe 10 years has gone so fast. I wanted to make him a special card. One of our very favorite vacations was when we went to Sandals in Jamaica! It was amazing. So that was the inspiration for this card.



Have you seen the beautiful cards that Michelle Zindorf makes?? Well, thankfully she posts tutorials for her cards to help the rest of us try to re-create some of the things she makes. That was the second part of the inspiration behind this card.

First, I used Post-its to mask the bottom half of the card. I then punched out a circle to mask the moon. I brayered on Soft Sky ink. Next, I went over it with a little Tempting Turquoise. Then, I sponged on some Brocade blue, and Night of Navy around the edges. Finally, I spoged some White craft ink to make some clouds. For the bottom, I reversed the mask and brayered Cool Carribean and Bashful Blue. I also sponged a little Brocade Blue. Next, I stamped the island (stamp by Stampscapes) in Night of Navy craft ink and embossed it with clear EP. I wanted the island to be a little bigger, so I cut a rounded shape from my mask and sponged heavily with Night of Navy. Last but not least, I added some highlights with the white gel pen and sponged a little Brocade Blue over the moon so that it was not so stark white.

I hope you enjoy it! I was really very happy with how it came out!!

Kelly

Another Sketch Challenge!

I did another Technostamper sketch challenge this week. This is number 25. This one was tough. I had the idea and then when I started putting it togehter I didn't know if I could go through with it. I mean 8 buttons on one card??! Are you Kidding??? I don't think I can! I am a hoarder of my embellishments.... I think I can. I think I can! Ok so here it is with all 8 buttons!

The card base is made with Pink Pirouette. I then added the strip of Baja Breeze on the right. That one is 2 3/4" x 5 1/2". I sponged around that piece to add a little dimension. The bottom piece is Red Riding Hood Red. I stamped the butterfly in Red Riding Hood Red ink. That piece measures 1 1/2"x2 3/4". For the main image, I stamped it in Basic Gray ink. Then I watercolored it with my aqua painter and classic pads in Red Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette and So Saffron. I sponged that with a litte Red Reiding Hood Red and popped it up on Dimensionals. Last but not least, I attached the buttons with mini glue dots. The buttons are from the new Button Bouquet set coming out in August.

Enjoy it and be sure to check out TechnoStamper for more sketch players!

Kelly

Color Challenge 7/6/08

Here is my card for this week's color challenge. The colors were Real Red, So Saffron and Tempting Turquoise. I really had a hard time deciding what to do.... So, I went with something I had already done. I copied the design of this Thank You card and used this week's colors. I think it was the So Saffron that was really throwing me. However, I am happy with the way it came out. I even gave it away already.

To make this card, I started with a Tempting Turquoise card. I layered it with a Real Red layer. I stamped the flowers in Real Red, Tempting Turquoise and So Saffron on Whisper White and layered that on the card. Next I put a strip of Turquoise across the middle(it is 3/4" wide). Finally, I colored the Happy birthdya circle stamp with my Real Red and Tempting Turquoise markers. I punched it out with the 1 1/4" circle punch. Next, I punched out a 1 3/8" real red circle. I added the turquoise brad and popped it up with a Dimensional. The best part about this type of card is that it will work with just about any color combo and many stamp sets. Give it a try and send me your pics!! I would love to see what you come up with!

Kelly

Sock Monkey, Wow Flowers and More!

Hi All, I hope you are all enjoying the 4th of July Weekend. As you can see, I got to play with some new stuff. So, in my book, that is a good weekend! The card above is made with the new set Sock Monkey. Isn't he just the cutest thing ever?

For this card, I stamped the monkey in Basic Brown ink on Very Vanilla cs. I also stamped him on a piece of the paper in the new Bella Rosa DSP pack. I cut out parts of his body from the DSP and paper pieced him together. Then I used a blender pen to color in his hands, feet and tail and face with Pink Pirouette and his mouth with Red Riding Hood Red (both new In-Colors). I also stamped the heart in Basic Brown on the Vanilla and on the DSP. Again, I paper pieced the heart. For the card base, I used a piece of Baja Breeze cs. Next, I punched a piece of Pink Pirouette with the new scallop edge punch and attached that to the card. On the right is another piece of DSP from the Bella Rosa pack. Finally, i popped up the monkey with Dimensionals. Last but not least, I stamped the "Just for you" in basic brown and punched it out with the small oval. This card also goes with the sketch challenge over at SCS.

Next, this card was made with the new Wow Flowers set! The card base is Pacific Point. The layer is Very Vanilla which is stamped with the flower in Pcific Point, Kiwi Kiss and Tangerine Tango. Then, I placed a strip of Pacific Point across the center. I stamped the Thank you in Pacific Point and punched it out with the 1 1/4" circle punch. Layered that on a Tangerine Tango 1 3/8" circle. I also added a rhinestone from one of the Fire circle brads. I just popped the rhinestone part out of the brad. That circle is popped up with Dimensionals.

I have to be honest and tell you that when I first saw the new In-Colors, I thought that they seemed to close to other colors that we have. However, seeing them in person and using them, I have changed my mind. I really like them. They are still close to some colors we have already, but some are softer while others more bold. I think I am really going to enjoy playing with them this year!