We recently discovered a cool contraption called a color block or
color wheel. Actually, Patrick and Amy had one and we thought it was
a cool idea. I've also seen a similar ink pad in B'Fly's posession.

Where am I going with this? Well, lots of boxes - especially micro's
don't have their own ink. Also, we've found several boxes recently
that the ink was dry or runny - no fault of the owner! Anyways,
these color wheels have 8 or so colors on them. We bought the rainbow
colors one (i've also seen shades of blue/burgundy and one that had
metallics). Each color can be detached from the wheel and used on a
stamp. I suppose you could also use it as a whole to make rainbow
prints too? The ink is a nice quality, goes on even, and makes a
fine print.

We used to carry just blue and brown - the color of our signature
stamps. Unfortunately every time we found a box with no ink we got a
blue of brown image. The versatility of the color wheel is nice to
have!

We got our at AC Moore for around $16. I'm sure you can bargain
online and comparison shop at different stamp and craft stores. A
wise purchase nonetheless. And it beats carryng lots of ink pads
around!

-Heidi and Steve