Trendy Tuesday – Non-Traditional Christmas Colours

Trendy Tuesday – Non-traditional Christmas Colours
By Colleen Harshaw

Well, you haven’t ‘seen’ me here at the Paper Crafter’s Library lately, and that is because there have been a lot of momentous things happening in our family!  Firstly, my husband and I took a two week trip, during which time we went first to Thailand and then to Santorini, Greece.  The Greece portion of our trip had been planned for months, as a 15^th anniversary trip.  The Thailand part of the trip came up much later as the result of a job offer that my husband received.  So, of course, before accepting the job, we had to go and visit Bangkok to see what it was like.  The end result of that trip is that we are moving to Thailand!

We were only home for 24 hours before Hurricane Sandy hit us here in New Jersey, and then we were without power and other services for a VERY long 13 days.  We are now back up and running, and trying to sell our house.  So, that is why I haven’t been around much!

I plan to continue to write articles here at the Paper Crafter’s Library after our move.  That is the beauty of technology…I can be anywhere in the world and still do the job!

Now, back to business!

The first sample that I have for you today is a card that is made with some pretty bright colours.  Bright colours are a trend that have been talked about here at the Paper Crafter’s Library in the past, and they are spilling over into the Christmas category too!  I actually have two different card samples for you, both of which use the same stamped image as their focal point.  I always find it fascinating how the same stamped image, or even the same sketch, can be used by more than one person and each can make it look so totally different!

Both ladies have used blues, greens and pinks as part of their colour palettes.  I think you will notice a trend with these particular colours this holiday season!

Card by Joanne Basile for mftstamps.com
Photo credit to www.stampedbyhand.blogspot.com

Card by Karen Giron for mftstamps.com
Photo credit to www.kgiron.blogspot.com

Next, I have another card sample for you.  This card uses some of the traditional reds and greens that we so often see at Christmas time, but they are paired with a couple of different shades of blue and even a mossy looking green, giving the palette a different look about it.

Card by Jen del Muro
Photo credit to www.iheart2stamp.com

Here is another beautiful card sample which uses some interesting polka dot paper as an accent piece across the bottom.  If you look at the colours of the polka dots, they are all colours that would not typically be associated with Christmas cards!

Card by Karen Giron for mftstamps.com
Photo credit to www.kgiron.blogspot.com

Lastly, I have a card sample from our very own Andrea Walford!  I love the palette that she has used to create this holiday card.  Even though these colours are not ones that you typically see on a Christmas card, you have no trouble identifying it as such due to the greeting and the snowflake image that she has chosen to use.

Card by Andrea Walford for Paper Crafter’s Library

For those of you who don’t have time to hand make your Christmas cards this year, even the folks at Snapfish are on trend with this design that they offer on their website!

Photo credit to www.shutterfly.com

Here is a scrapbooking layout that uses reds and greens along with golds and (my favourite) pale blue.

Layout by Sczosnek
Photo credit to www.scrapbook.com

I found this next two page layout really fun.  It reminds me so much of Thanksgiving due to the choice of colours, but once you really look, the title and the accents indicate otherwise!  Sneaky!

Layout by We R Memory Keepers
Photo credit to www.scrapbook.com

If you are looking for some further inspiration, you have got to see this!  I found this photo on the Better Homes and Gardens website.  How about adding some fuchsia to your colour scheme this year?!

Photo credit to www.bhg.com

Purple can be nice too……  How about purple and cream to decorate your holiday table?

Photo credit to www.thedecorologist.com

OK, now for the product list!  I have a few paper lines to show you today, but keep in mind that many of these lines have other accessories too. 

Carta Bella Merry and Bright Collection Kit
Photo credit to cartabellapaper.com

My Mind’s Eye All is Bright Collection
Photo credit to www.mymindseye.typepad.com

This next line from SEI incorporates some bright colours and some birds.  That bird trend had been around for quite some time now…and I must admit, I am not a fan.  Are those bird ever going to go away?!

SEI Berry Melody Assortment Pack
Photo credit to www.scrapbook.com

And last, but not least, we have this cute line from Kaisercraft.  I am sure there are many more products out there that I haven’t mentioned today, but that means that you now get to have some fun hunting them down!  I don’t want to make it too easy for you to spend your hard earned money.  🙂

Kaisercraft Mind Twist Collection – Christmas – 6.5 x 6.5 Paper Pad
Photo credit to www.scrapbook.com

Enjoy your creative time this holiday season!  I look forward to ‘seeing’ you again soon here at the Paper Crafter’s Library.  Until next time…..