Do you find yourself using the same color combinations all the time? I know I go in phases where I am just drawn to a particular set of colors.
To shake things up a bit, I like to use my Color Coach to explore color combinations I may not have thought to put together.
The Color Coach shows great color combinations featuring all of our collections. I have used my laminated Color Coach so many times to create projects with some of the wonderful combinations that I may not have tried otherwise.
Want a copy? Simply click the button below to download the Color Coach PDF to create your own. This will be a very handy tool you will be glad to have on hand!
Today I have a super cute project that I created in my Tuesday YouTube LIVE featuring the adorable Little Monkey Bundle. I also pulled in the brand new color, Boho Blue, and paired it with Soft Sea Foam and Old Olive as shown in the bottom row of color recommendations in my Color Coach. I love how cheerful this combination is.
The Little Monkey bundle has everything you need to mix cuteness and fun in all your handmade projects! Create a tropical scene with monkeys and some jungle elements. Punch out the coordinating monkey image from the stamp set, layer whatever fun elements you like for dimension, and pair with a pun-tastic sentiment. Whether you go for simple or sophisticated, you’re sure to love the fun and playful creative possibilities this bundle offers!
Love creating super cute projects? This is one of my Diemonds Team meeting Make-N-Takes for May.
Each month at my Diemonds Team meeting, we have a great time creating the projects for a full class. I even include PDF tutorials for each project. Team members can choose to use these projects for an upcoming event they are holding or for personal creation.
I would love for you to join us for our next months projects. Become a happy shopper on the 
Diemonds team HERE. With the release of the brand new catalog, it’s a perfect time to join my #diemondscommunity.
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Project Layers (Imperial):
- 4-1/4” x 11” Soft Sea Foam CS
- 3-1/4” x 4-1/2” Old Olive CS
- 3” x 2-1/2” DSP
- 3-1/4” x 4-1/2” Basic White CS
- 3” x ¾” Sea Foam CS
- 3-1/4” x 4-1/2” Old Olive CS
- 2-1/2” x 1-1/4” Basic White CS- die cut label
- 2-3/4” x 2-3/4” Basic White CS- punch circle
- 2-1/4” x 2” Boho Blue CS- punch
- Scrap Basic White- punch
- Approx. 15” Ribbon
Project Layers (Metric):
- 10.5 cm x 29.6 cm Soft Sea Foam CS
- 8 cm x 12.5 cm Old Olive CS
- 7.4 cm x 6.5 cm DSP
- 8 cm x 12.5 cm Basic White CS
- 7.4 cm x 2 cm Sea Foam CS
- 8 cm x 12.5 cm Old Olive CS
- 6.5 cm x 3 cm Basic White CS- die cut label
- 7 cm x 7 cm Basic White CS- punch circle
- 6 cm x 5 cm Boho Blue CS- punch
- Scrap Basic White- punch
- Approx. 38 cm Ribbon
I have created a printable recipe with the complete supply list and cut dimensions for you. Simple click the button below to access the printable file.
Want to give this one a try? Watch the video below and be sure to leave me a comment. Don’t forget to share the video with your crafty friends! While you are watching, I would appreciate you subscribing to my YouTube channel.
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Wasn’t that super easy? What a great way to explore color combinations. What do you think? Tell me in the comments below the post.
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2026 Holiday Paper & Ribbon Shares Are Open!
Love the new papers but don’t want to commit to full packs before you know which ones you’ll use most?
My Holiday Paper Share lets you sample 68 sheets from 15 new paper packs—giving you plenty of fresh creative possibilities without buying them all.
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- Paper Share: $50
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2025-2027 In Color Club:
A BIG Welcome to the new 2025-2027 In Colors!
Stampin’ Up! is known for their color coordination and let me just say…they have done it again with this year’s new In Color collection! These are such an on-trend collection of colors and I know you are going to LOVE them! My five month In Color Club is a great way to get all of the new in-colors + coordinating product, a little at a time. You also get some AWESOME gifts too!
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Make Time to Create—Without Having to Plan It All First
You love making beautiful cards. But sometimes the hardest part isn’t the creating—it’s finding the time, choosing a project, gathering all the right supplies, cutting everything and figuring out where to begin.
Cultivated Creativity takes care of the planning and prep so you can get to the part you actually love: creating.
Create More. Complicate Less.
October’s creative escape features the Festive Cheer Bundle with beautiful projects designed to feel special without making your creative time more complicated.
We’ll create four cards plus one oversized giftable project, using smart layouts, versatile patterned paper, beautiful gold details, and thoughtful finishing touches. You’ll discover ideas you can use again and again—including ways to simplify a design when you want to make multiples.
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