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Struggling to choose colors for your projects? 🧶🎨 Paper crafts, Cricut projects, cards, knitting, crochet, home décor — it doesn’t matter what you make… choosing colors can feel overwhelming. The good news? It doesn’t have to be!
In today’s video, I’m sharing simple, foolproof ways to pick color combinations that always look good — without understanding color theory. These are the same shortcuts, recipes, and tricks I use in my studio every day.
Whether you’re a crafter, a painter, a knitter, or you just want your projects to look more polished and intentional… this workshop will help you feel confident choosing colors you LOVE.
✨ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN TODAY:
• Easy “color recipes” that work every time
• How to mix neutrals with your favorite colors
• Tricks for choosing colors that feel calm, bold, vintage, festive — YOU decide!
• How to use things you adore (yes, really!) to inspire a palette
• How to build a color palette around ONE color you already love
• And how to stop second-guessing your choices!
THINGS I SHOW IN THIS VIDEO:
• Cardstock color packs
• Patterned paper
💬 Tell me in the comments:
What colors do YOU feel drawn to right now? And which color recipe will you try first?
This workshop was recorded live during Merry Maker Mingle 2025, my annual holiday craft countdown to the holidays!
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A big shoutout to the behind the scene helpers. We seem to forget them. Love that Greg is part of your support team. Thank you so much for the mingle. 🥰
Santa bag
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I had such a great time❤️
I’m color deficient, but it never stops me from designing! I pick colors by looking at paintings/prints, photos, fabrics, other Makers' projects, and yes — I absolutely choose clothes based on what the mannequin is wearing.
MY TIP: I take a photo on my phone and have ChatGPT or Google identify the HEX number. When I choose colors in any software, I use the HEX value, not the name. That’s how I match colors for clients and for myself.
PRO TIP: On a Mac, open Digital Color Meter and hover over any color on your screen (a website). It instantly shows the HEX values.