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Color Combos for Cardmaking Video #1

Blush and teal color combo for cardmaking with a layered floral handmade card, embossed white background, gold splatter, and coordinating cardstock swatches Lotus flower card in pink and teal with layered die cut flowers, leafy stems, and “congrats” sentiment on a blended teal background, handmade cardmaking idea

We’re starting the series with a soft, elegant palette featuring Blush, Tutu, Dahlia and Waterfall cardstock from Spellbinders. These warm florals paired with a cool blue create a beautiful balance of harmony and contrast.

For Card #2 I used the same color combination but switched to a Teal Topaz card base–instantly shifting the overall fee from warm to cool and giving the design a fresh, completely different look.

Color Combos for Cardmaking Video #2

Elegant handmade floral card created with the Altenew Build-A-Garden: Flourished Flora set, featuring pink peonies, lavender tulips, aqua green leaves, and warm beige botanical flourishes over a textured ivory embossed background. The card includes the sentiment “bloom with confidence” and is photographed beside the coordinating stamp set.

This Color Combo is a mix of fresh spring brights balanced by warm neutral flourishes and a textured fog background. The pinks and lavenders bring a soft feminine touch, while the aqua greens add freshness and energy to the design. Adding the warm neutral details help ground the brighter colors and give the card an elegant finished look.