Are you addicted to Colour Combos like me 😉? If so, then you are in the right place because I have a challenge…
In my recent posts & videos, I’ve been inspired by ‘packaging’ which you can see HERE, and inspired by ‘sketches’ which you can see HERE (includes a Freebie). But today, it’s time to be…
#INSPIREDBYCOLOUR
You can see the LIVE video replay right HERE.
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Bring on the challenge my friends! A great way to be inspired is by setting a colour challenge, and today’s combination of colours are ORANGE & RED.
My friend Michele and I set ourselves this little colour challenge and she knocked it out of the ball park, you can see her cards right HERE, don’t forget to tell her that I said ‘Hi’!
Technique #1 – Focal Point
A fantastic way to add a colour combination to a card is to create a ‘focal point’. I chose to add some layered die cut flowers, but you could easily add critters or even a die cut geometric pattern.
BONUS IDEA: I layered die cut coloured cardstock to create these blooms but you could easily substitute a design paper or even blend your own cardstock to suit.
Let’s talk about NEUTRALS.
These can be used in combination with the colours. Traditionally, neutrals are considered shades without colour, which would include, black, white, ivory, kraft, browns, and greys… but I would take it a step further and say that metallics and greens could also be included (because sometimes, we just want leaves even if they are golden).
Technique #2 – Backgrounds
Backgrounds are such fun to create, so why not use challenge colours to do this? Typically, colour combinations are going to coordinate well together so it makes sense to use them to your advantage.
I made a quick and easy wide striped background by cutting 1″ strips with a paper trimmer and adhering them to a panel.
I could have coloured the flower bouquet in a combination of the colours too, but instead, I decided to keep the image as ‘line art’ for a more modern look.
PRO TIP: Cutting paper strips is a great way to use scrap pieces of cardstock (and this can also be done using design paper too)!
Nothing makes my heart happier than a FUN colour combination and this is one that I was excited to share. My usual ‘go-to’ fave combo is bright orange and bright pink, do you have a favourite colour combination, I’d love to know, maybe we can use it next time?
Are you going to join us in this challenge? If you do, don’t forget to share it with us on Social Media. You can find me @lostinpaper and Michele is @mfergu01 and don’t forget to follow us so we can follow you back😄!
Thank you for spending your time with me today, sending crafty hugs your way!
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Other Supplies:
Cardstock: Concord & 9th – Marmalade | Poppy | Black
Altenew – Orange Cream | Apple Red.
Ellen Hutson – Oyster Gray (retired)
 Neenah Solar 110 SSS | AUZ |  Neenah Solar 80 SSS | AUZ |  Brushed Gold ALT | SSS |  Concord & 9th – Cardstock SSS | AUZ |
 Prickly Pear ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Wonderful Script Sentiments SSS | AUZ | OTH |  Sweet Bouquet ALT | SSS |  Timeless Sentiments Die Set ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 AUZZ Pokie Tool AUZ |  Tweezers ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Scissors SSS | AUZ |  Magnetic Glass Mat inches AUZ |
 Score Board ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Paper Trimmer SSS |  Bigshot SSS |  Color Wheel SSS |
 Gemini Junior SSS |  Satin Masking Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Bearly Art Glue SSS | AUZ |  Glue Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Foam Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |
Nobody does orange like you do!!! Loves it!
Maybe orange is my superpower lol.
Oh, Therese…I would never have thought to use these colors as you did. These cards are stunning! I hope I have the time to play along, as now you’ve inspired me!
They are such fun colours to combine, I hope you have fun with them!
Thanks so much for this fun color challenge, Therese! It WAS a blast and you pulled those colors together so beautifully – as you always do! x
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Thank you my friend, it was a joy to ‘play cards with you’!
Such beautiful cards Michelle and Therese! I loved watching the video (a day late unfortunately) and perhaps the two of you should start a challenge blog??? Just a mere suggestion…. Hugs!!!
I would love to start a challenge blog but I have a few other background things happening that are filling up my empty hours lol.
I couldn’t pick a favorite here if I tried, Therese! Two gorgeous cards!
Thank you so much!
Thank you for the color challenge. I love your card! Beautiful!!!!
So glad you like them Deb!
You can’t help but get a cheery feeling with these bright colored cards, Therese. Both of them are wonderful!
So glad you like them Bobby, I felt a little rusty but thoroughly enjoyed getting back into it!
What a shame I missed the challenge and especially as two of my favourite crafters teamed up and wow!!! Both cards are amazing such juicy vibrant colours and amazing layouts. I nipped over to Michele and hers too are just stunning,what a great team you two make.
Marie
She certainly inspires and is such a great boost in our papercraft world. Doncha just love our little niche lol.
Beautiful!