Hello Crafty Friends! I am so excited to share this week’s YouTube demo with you. Why? Because not only did I create three adorable cards using the Resourceful Rusty stamp set, but I also introduced a brand-new tool I built just for you: the Crafty Color Combo Magic Tool!
This tool is like your personal color wizard for Stampin’ Up! projects. Whether you’re a beginner stamper, an intermediate crafter, or a seasoned paper-crafting pro, we all have moments when we get stuck staring at our ink pads thinking, “Now what?” The Crafty Color Combo Magic Tool is here to rescue you from that creative rut.
What Is the Crafty Color Combo Magic Tool?
It’s an AI-powered color combo assistant trained to know all current Stampin’ Up! colors and Designer Series Papers. You tell it what kind of project you’re working on (“a floral birthday card” or “a masculine anniversary card”) and your skill level, and it will give you:
- One soft/subtle color combo
- One bold/bright combo
- One elegant/neutral combo
It doesn’t stop there. Ask it for a fourth color to enhance your palette. Need a layout suggestion or tips for layering? Just ask! The tool is designed to guide you creatively, save time, and give you fresh inspiration when you need it most.
To get your very own access to the Crafty Color Combo Magic Tool, just click the link in the video description or sign up here. It’s completely free and a total game-changer.
Let’s Talk Cards!
For this demo, I asked the tool to give me color combos that would work with the Resourceful Rusty stamp set—a quirky little critter who’s somewhere between a fox, a red panda, and a raccoon (we love a mystery mammal, don’t we?). Here are the combos it gave me and how I used them:
1. Bold & Adventurous:
Colors: Pumpkin Pie, Night of Navy, Garden Green
I used Night of Navy for the card base, layered on Pumpkin Pie, and used Garden Green sparingly to color in the leaves on the apples. The result? A playful, energetic card with striking contrast. Blue and orange are complementary, so you know this one POPS.
2. Soft & Weathered:
Colors: Gray Granite, Soft Sea Foam, Misty Moonlight
This combo gave us gentle vibes perfect for a card that needs a little extra warmth and calm. The Misty Moonlight layer anchors the design while the Soft Sea Foam and Gray Granite keep it fresh and airy. I even splattered a bit of color on the sentiment strip for a dreamy effect.
3. Deep & Earthy:
Colors: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Crumb Cake
This was my favorite combo! The embossed Crumb Cake background paired with the Old Olive DSP and circles for the focal point and sentiment created depth and interest. Resourceful Rusty steals the show in warm browns, and the Old Olive sentiment ties it all together.
Each of these cards was built around the combos the tool generated. Honestly, some of these color pairings I would never have thought to try on my own, but the results were gorgeous. It’s time to get crafty, friends—and let the Magic Tool take the guesswork out of it!
Why You Need This Tool
- Tired of using the same combos? Get fresh color inspiration in seconds.
- Teaching a class? Use it to generate color palettes for all skill levels.
- Staring at a half-finished project? Let it give you a spark of creativity.
You can also use the tool for scrapbook pages, 3D projects, and more! Whether you need seasonal combos, masculine tones, or vibrant birthday cheer, it’s got your back.
And if you do use the tool and create a project, please post it on my Stampin’ with Crafty Clock Facebook page or tag me on Instagram so we can all be inspired by your crafty genius!
Now, scroll down to watch the full video and see the Crafty Color Combo Magic Tool in action. Trust me, you don’t want to miss it!
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you leave feeling inspired, energized, and ready to try some new combos. If you haven’t already, be sure to sign up to get the Crafty Color Combo Magic Tool delivered to your inbox.
Stay Crafty!
Card Measurements
1. Bold & Adventurous
- Night of Navy 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″ (21 cm x 14.8 cm scored at 10.5 cm)
- Pumpkin Pie 4 3/4″ x 3 3/4″ (13.3 cm x 9.5 cm)
- DSP 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ (12.8 cm x 9 cm)
- Basic White 5 1/4″ x 4″ (14.3 cm x 10 cm) for the inside plus scraps for the die cuts
2. Soft & Weathered:
- Gray Granite 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″ (21 cm x 14.8 cm scored at 10.5 cm)
- Misty Moonlight 4 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ (12.3 cm x 8.5 cm)
- Soft Sea Foam 2 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ (5.5 cm x 5.5 cm)
- Basic White 5 1/4″ x 4″ (14.3 cm x 10.5 cm) for the inside; 2″ x 2″ (5 cm x 5 cm) plus a scrap for the sentiment
3. Deep & Earthy
- Early Espresso 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″ (21 cm x 14.8 cm scored at 10.5 cm) plus a scrap for die cut or punched circle
- Crumb Cake 5 1/4″ x 4″ (14.3 cm x 10 cm)
- DSP 5 1/4″ x 1 1/2″ (14.3 cm x 4 cm)
- Old Olive scrap for die cut or punched circle
- Basic White 5 1/4″ x 4″ (14.3 cm x 10 cm) for the inside plus scraps for die cut or punched circles
Supply List
Here’s a list of the cardstock, DSP, and inks I used to make these cards. You can purchase these supplies and more from my On Line Stampin’ Up! Store.
- Basic White cardstock
- Night of Navy cardstock
- Pumpkin Pie cardstock
- Gray Granite cardstock
- Misty Moonlight cardstock
- Soft Sea Foam cardstock
- Early Espresso cardstock
- Crumb Cake cardstock
- Old Olive cardstock
- Regals Designer Series Paper
- Neutrals Designer Series Paper
- Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
- Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad
- Garden Green Stampin’ Write Marker
- Old Olive Stampin’ Write Marker
- Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends
- Granny Apple Green Stampin Blends
- Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends
- Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends
- Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends
- Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
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