Understanding Color Theory (the Color Wheel) with video

May 2, 2024

If choosing color combinations is challenging for you the Color Theory video below may help you out.

You can find a printed color wheel in the new Annual Catalog on page 132. Some of us lucky Demo's received a real color wheel at OnStage in Houston. It was a surprise perk for attendees.

Stampin' Up! has heard from many people begging for one since they saw it. Stay tuned; they are producing another that will be available for purchase later this year. In the meantime please watch the video seen further below to see how you can use this color wheel.

Here's a photo of the printed color wheel in the catalog:

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My top favorite and easiest way to combine colors is Monochromatic. This means hues of one color – blues, greens etc. Monochromatic projects are soothing to the eye and can be seamless.

My second favorite is to use complimentary colors such as pink & green or yellow with purple.

If you're using designer paper Stampin' Up! has done the work for you – just choose from the colors listed on the back of each package.

Honestly, how I usually choose colors is to hold the card stock pieces next to each other. For me that's easy, but I know others struggle so I hope the video below will help you out.

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Beautiful Balloons card swaps

May 25, 2023
This week I've been sharing card swaps made by my Flowerbug's Team. Our swap theme for May was to use new products from the 2023-24 Annual Catalog.

This colorful, birthday card was made by Sharon. It's full of texture, patterns and is also a simple fun fold.

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She trimmed off an inch from the right side of her card front to reveal the neat fringe die-cut on the inside of the card. The pattern paper is from the Bright & Beautiful 6 X 6" paper seen here.

More details:
- Colors include Boho Blue, Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist & Blueberry Bushel.
- The balloons & greeting are die-cuts from the Beautiful Balloons bundle
- The texture on the card front is made with the Basics 3D 3 pack of embossing folders seen here. They're part of our Online Exclusives.
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Both of the cards today are made with the Beautiful Balloons bundle seen here. It's a fabulous set of balloon themed stamps & dies.

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Next is another simple fun fold made by Lori. Her colors are Lemon Lime Twist, Misty Moonlight, Blueberry Bushel & a bit of Berry Burst.

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Measurements:
- Lemon Lime Twist card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
- Misty Moonlight 3 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
- Bright & Beautiful DSP 3" X 5 1/4"
- White greeting 2 3/4" X 3/4"
Thanks for stopping in to see our projects today!

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Spring is here with this Seasonal Branches swap

May 24, 2023
Deloris made this beautiful card for our May Team swap. It sure reminds me of springtime!

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She featured the new Seasonal Branches bundle seen here on her card.

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She added lots of detail with the flowers, leaves and that beautiful colored bird! Can you see the detailed texture on those flowers & leaves?

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Her colors include Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, White and a little pop of blue on her bird.

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Details:
- Daffodil card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2", Contour Scallop die-cut is 4 1/2 X 3 18"
- White layer 4" X 2 3/4"
- Crumb Cake 5 1/4" X 4", textured with the Timber embossing folder
- Brights DSP strip 5 1/4" X 1"
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Look at this incredible Lazy Days card swap!

May 23, 2023

I was blown away by the card swap Paula made for our Flowerbug's Team swap in May. Check it out…..

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See what I mean? The scene she created is so real & life-like! This card features the new Lazy Days bundle seen here. And she used many of the stamps & dies in the bundle. I counted them – 9 stamps or dies!

Here's a photo of the bundle she used: Lazy Days seen here.

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I think her soft colors set the tone for a real porch scene. That rug, lattice, fence and sponged sun – well just everything works! I'm so very proud of her talent. AMAZING!

Her background is white but she lightly blended blue ink for the sky and likely crumb cake for the porch.

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What do you think? I think it's incredible well done.

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