Discover curated cardmaking color palettes, practical techniques, and weekly inspiration designed specifically for Clean and Simple designs. Whether you’re a beginner exploring color theory or an experienced crafter seeking fresh combinations, you’ll find thoughtfully matched palettes and expert guidance to bring your card designs to life.

For over 15 years, I’ve been passionate about making color selection effortless for cardmakers. Every week, I share carefully curated cardmaking color palettes matched to Stampin’ Up! inks—organized by season, occasion, and mood to help you create beautiful cards with confidence.

Browse this week’s featured palettes below, then explore our blog for in-depth color education, technique tutorials, and seasonal inspiration.

Color Inspiration Corner

  • Market Abundance collection introduction with fresh produce line art background and spring color palette theme description text
    Introducing five vibrant palettes celebrating spring’s peak abundance – from garden harvest to market display inspiration
  • Garden Harvest color palette showing fresh corn with burgundy basil and pink radishes in left photo, with three color swatches on right displaying chartreuse green labeled Fresh Corn, deep burgundy labeled Burgundy Basil, and coral pink labeled Market Radish. Palette name overlaid on harvest photo.
    Garden Harvest palette: Fresh Corn chartreuse, Burgundy Basil wine burgundy, and Market Radish coral pink inspired by farmers market produce.
  • Herb Market color palette showing dried herb bundles hanging at market stall with purple lavender, golden yellow flowers, and green sage in left photo, with three color swatches on right displaying warm golden yellow labeled Golden Herb, deep plum purple labeled Dried Purple, and muted olive sage labeled Bundle Sage. Palette name overlaid on herb photo.
    Herb Market palette: Golden Herb warm yellow, Dried Purple plum, and Bundle Sage muted olive inspired by artisan dried herb displays.
  • Market Display color palette showing purple vegetables and green okra arranged in bright turquoise ceramic bowls at vendor market display in left photo, with three color swatches on right displaying bright turquoise labeled Market Blue, deep forest green labeled Forest Vegetable, and muted gray-green labeled Garden Sage. Palette name overlaid on market photo.
    Market Display palette: Market Blue bright turquoise, Forest Vegetable deep green, and Garden Sage muted gray-green inspired by curated vendor displays.
  • Bright green pear-shaped gourds with price sign at market stand, pink flowers visible in background, three color swatches
    Tropical produce displays inspire Fresh Market—lime gourd green meets coral pink and bold red for cards bursting with energy
  • Blue ceramic basket with green bell peppers and burgundy lettuce on wooden table with shadows, three color swatches on right
    Thoughtful curation inspires Harvest Basket—blue ceramic, dusty sage peppers, and burgundy greens create rustic card elegance

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