This week’s Fragrant Evening Blend collection welcomes the season with colors drawn from spiced drinks, candlelight, and quiet moments at home. These October cardmaking colors offer warmth without boldness—an invitation to slow down. We began with the cozy textures of Woodland Whispers last week; now we shift toward deeper tones and gentle transitions. Below are five palettes designed to inspire fall cards with softness and a subtle glow.
This Week’s Palettes
- Cinnamon Glow
- Harvest Layers
- Dusky Spice
- Spice Shelf
- Mulled Twilight
These five palettes bring warmth, comfort, and a hint of seasonal spice. You’ll see cozy browns, soft creams, and deep reds. Together, they set the tone for relaxed, fall cardmaking.
A Gentle Journey into Fall
Fragrant Evening Blend captures the moment when autumn begins to deepen. Each palette reflects this subtle shift through warmer shadows, golden light, and the early hush of the season. Together, these October cardmaking colors offer a layered portrait of fall’s first quiet awakening.
Cinnamon Glow
This palette reflects the warmth of twilight. Rich red and golden amber feel steady and settled, evoking the comfort of early autumn evenings.
Harvest Layers
Soft knits and natural textures suggest a season gathering itself. Gold and cream offer calm and continuity, grounded in tradition.
Dusky Spice
Here, the tones turn inward. Plum and cocoa reflect the quiet hush that settles as daylight fades. There’s a thoughtful stillness at work.
Spice Shelf
This palette is rooted in tradition and blends pantry tones with aged wood and fading light. These hues carry a sense of preparation and fullness.
Mulled Twilight
This closing palette hints at deeper contrasts to come. The intense berry and orange create drama before the season shifts again.
Last Week’s Palettes
Missed Week 2? Visit October Cardmaking Colors: Woodland Whispers Collection. That combo set featured cozy textures, harvest tones, and soft woodland light.
A Cardmaker’s Seasonal Companion
The Fragrant Evening Blend collection offers a rich mix of warmth and contrast. Each palette pairs bold focal tones with soft neutrals. Together, they help cardmakers create grounded, elegant designs. These colors work exceptionally well for October, when shadows lengthen and golden light softens.
Try them in clean and simple layouts. Combine dark berries with warm spices, or use textured cardstock with soft creams. These colors adapt well to cozy greetings and thoughtful seasonal notes.
Mood and Message
Fragrant Evening Blend moves through the quiet center of autumn. These colors speak in low, steady tones—never loud, always present. They carry a sense of pause, of noticing the small warmths that settle in as light fades. This collection offers nuance and softness without losing clarity. It invites calm, thoughtful cardmaking with palettes that feel rooted and open. In a season often filled with noise, these colors give space to create with intention.
“By mid-autumn, color settles into richness and calm, just right for thoughtful, seasonal designs.”
CardPalettes.com
Looking Ahead
On Monday, we’ll share Stampin’ Up!® matches and creative project ideas inspired by these palettes. New Pinterest swatches will also be available for added inspiration. Be sure to stop by and see how these warm, seasonal tones come to life in cardmaking.