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My name is Alison & I am an independent Stampin' Up® demonstrator in Melbourne, Australia. I love creating cards & gifts for my loved ones & this blog will show you how to create something special for those you love. I blog twice a week, once on a Sunday where I mainly showcase a stamp set or dies & sometimes special DSP. My second blog is mid week on a Wednesday where I look at techniques, colour challenges, card sketches, fun folds, tools & equipment & ways to make or improve your projects. That's what this blog is about.
Welcome to 2025! I hope this year is a good year for you & I hope you come back regularly to check out what I have to share with you. This week I am looking at the Stampin' Up® Colour Wheel. I will be explaining what it is, how it's set up & how to use it to help you with your colour selection while crafting.
To begin, let's look at the basic colour wheel that most schools use in art classes to teach children about colour...
So, there are 12 colours to a colour wheel which is similar to the colours of the rainbow.
Stampin' Up® have taken it a step further by creating their own Colour Wheel, or Colour Chart, with their core colours (except Neutrals) plus the 2023-25 & 2024-26 In Colours included...
They have then divided the colours into Monochromatic, Analogous, Complimentary & Triadic.
Below are examples of these combinations.
Monochromatic means 'one' colour scheme - for example, Blues, Reds or Greens. These basics are then broken down further into the shades between each of these - Blue/Green, Blue/Violet, Red/Orange, Yellow/Orange etc. Each of the Stampin' Up® colours radiates from these families.
To use Monochromatic colours in a project, you simply select a colour that you like, for example, my favourite, Blue then look at the colours within that family - Balmy Blue, Azure Afternoon, Misty Moonlight, Boho Blue, Blueberry Bushel & Night of Navy. Pick two or three colours from within that range & craft away!
Analogous is when you choose three colours that are next to each other in your chosen colour. For example:
An Analogous colour scheme is achieved by combining one colour with its closest neighbours on the colour wheel. By choosing Analogous colours for your creation, you’re ensuring a look of cohesion and harmony, as these combinations are known for their calming effect in artistic design.
Next up is Complimentary. Complementary colours are the first ones that offer a real pop in art and design. While you find them in directly opposite positions from one another on the colour wheel, these colour pairings prove that opposites attract. They brighten each other’s effect in bold but friendly contrast. Complementary colours add energy and vibrancy to any crafting project.
Lastly, there is Triadic. Triadic colour schemes are made by finding three colours equally spaced apart on the colour wheel.
These colour combinations can feel just as predictable (think the primary colours of red, yellow, and blue) as they do dynamic or unexpected. If you think of the colour wheel as a dial, find a triadic colour combination you like by shifting the dial one click at a time away from those primary hues. Then, it’s a good idea to pick a predominant colour while letting the other two play important supporting roles in your card design.
So, that's a quick rundown on what the Colour Wheel Chart is and how to use it. If you struggle sometimes with coming up with colour combinations or what works with what then give the Colour Chart.
That's all I have for you today. Thanks for visiting my blog, especially 'repeat offenders'! I appreciate your support. If you would like me to show you a particular technique, style of stamping or product then please, drop me a line at craftedbyalison@gmail.com & I'll do my best.
My next blog is on Sunday where I will share a gorgeous new stamp & die set called Classic Wedding. Last year my daughter had a number of weddings to attend & this set came in very handy!
Next week's mid week blog looks at the Top 10 crafting essentials.
I hope you can join me for both of these blogs. Til next time, take care & keep creating.
XX Alison
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