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I’ve been having so much fun lately experimenting with new color combos that I decided to turn it into a video series! These will be short, easy-to-follow videos where I share a beautiful color combo and create a quick card using those colors.
This card is part of my new Color Combos for Cardmaking series — and this is Episode #1.
For today’s project, I’m using Spellbinders cardstock in Blush, Tutu, Dahlia, and Waterfall. This palette combines soft, warm pink tones with a cool teal for the leaves, creating a look that feels both harmonious and full of contrast–a soft, fresh, and pleasing color combination.
I’m also using the Botanical Waltz Layering Dies and Paper Rhythm Embossing Folder from Altenew to bring this design together.
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Products used for today’s card:
- Botanical Waltz Layering Dies
- Paper Rhythm Embossing Folder
- Antique Gold Stellar Sequins
- Twisty Pods Sequin Holders
- Cardstock: Spellbinders, Blush, Tutu, Dahlia and Waterfall (linked below)
Why Does This Color Combination Work?
This blush and teal color combo for cardmaking works because it balances harmony and contrast beautifully.
The soft pink tones – Blush, Tutu, and Dahlia– create a cohesive, tone-on-tone look with built in depth, while the cool Waterfall teal adds just the right amount of contrast to keep the design from feeling flat.
Mixing warm and cool colors like this brings freshness and visual interest to the card, while the variation in light and darker shades helps guide the eye and add dimension.
The result is a soft, elegant, and modern palette that feels both fresh and perfectly balanced.
Why does the Paper Rhythm Embossing Folder Create the Perfect Backdrop?
The Paper Rhythm embossing folder adds subtle texture and movement without competing with the design. Its tone-on-tone pattern keeps the background light and airy, while adding just enough interest to let the blush and teal color combo shine.
Why Does the Gold Splatter and Sequins work on this card?
The gold splatter and sequins add just the right touch of sparkle without overwhelming the soft palette. The warm gold complements the pink tones while still standing out against the teal, and the mix of splatter and sequins adds texture and shine that draws the eye around the design.
How to Create the Blush + Teal Card
Here’s today’s video where I walk you step-by-step through creating this card using our #1 color combo. I hope you enjoy it! If you do, I’d love it if you gave it a thumbs up and left a kind comment — both are always truly appreciated.
If you missed this mornings post, I created another card using this same color combo, but placed it on a teal background with no embossing. You can view it here:
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