When your eagerly awaited Designer Series Paper (DSP) arrives from Stampin' Up!, the rush of crafting begins! But what comes next?
The longer that I paper craft, the more I discover creative resources such as:
- Labels on the DSP package list coordinating cardstock colors.
- Read the online or catalog descriptions for DSP for color matching.
- The Stampin' Up! catalogs display examples of cards and color schemes.
- Upload the Color Coach Cards for color scheme ideas.
- Check out the newest Stampin' Up! product, The Color Coach wheel for selecting cardstock.
- Seek inspiration from Social Media.
- Browse blogs and demonstrator's pages for color inspiration.
- The world of color is all around you. Look at colors in fabric, nature, food styling, home décor, colors on packaging, and (one of my secrets) the cover of puzzle boxes.
- Purchase suites or kits where the designer completes the color choices.
- Lastly, experiment with color! Adding a neutral (white, beige, gray, black, or brown) helps blend an "interesting" color scheme.
I encourage you to unleash your imagination and take full advantage of these resources to elevate your crafting experience. Further explanation of the tips are continued in today's blog post.
Take care,
Linda Ann
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Explanation of Tips!
1. Labels on DSP Packaging
Look on the back of the cardboard inserted in the DSP packing to find a list of coordinating colors for cardstock, ink pads, blenders, markers, and embellishments.
2. Online and Catalog Descriptions
Stampin' Up! provides helpful color coordinating tips on the page where a product is described.
3. Examples
Discover card making and scrapbooking ideas shown with products. Want to learn how to make Regal Winter cards? Go to the Shopping Favorites page to find the catalogs with recipe links or click on the button below the image.
4. Color Coach Cards
A favorite tool from Stampin' Up! is the Color Coach Cards, which help coordinate color schemes. Follow the links to print free charts from the 2024 - 2025 catalog.
See the Night of Navy Color Coach card example below:
5. Color Coach Wheel NEW!
The Color Coach Wheel went live on November 5th, 2024.
6. Inspiration from Social Media
Pinterest
Facebook
Instagram
"I am going down the rabbit hole."
Do you relate to this saying? The World Wide Web has a wealth of information and ideas for card making and scrapbooking.
7. Browse Blogs and Demonstrator's Pages
When looking for ideas on coordinating DSP colors, check out Paper Crafter's websites for CASE ideas. Remember always to give credit to their designs when creating copies. See the links below for my blog and webshop.
8. World of Color
Look at colors in fabric, nature, food styling, home décor, colors on packaging, and (one of my secrets) the cover of puzzle boxes.
9. Purchase Suites or Kits
One of the most helpful resources when working on DYI projects is to use coordinated suites or kits. The image shows the Regal Winter Suite from Stampin' Up! See the product shopping icons at the end of this post for additional information.
10. Experiment with Color and Include Neutrals
Have fun with colors. If you feel the hues are overwhelming, include a neutral to tone down the vibrancy. Consider using embellishments or ribbon to provide a resting spot for the eye or use neutral matting.
Ready to Read More?
I hope these 10 tips give you ideas on how to plan color combinations while paper crafting! If you want to read more about color and paper crafting, see the following links.
