It’s time for another challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, and I’m back with a new colour combination for you to try. I’m Gill, your host for November, and this week we’re stepping away from the usual bright Christmas colours and exploring something a little more subtle and unexpected!
For this week's colour challenge, we're combining terracotta, eucalyptus and dusty blue. These three shades make a lovely change from the traditional reds, greens and golds we often reach for when making Christmas cards. The warm, earthy tones of terracotta work beautifully alongside the soft, muted green of eucalyptus, while dusty blue adds a cool, calming contrast. Together, they create a sophisticated palette that's perfect for a more contemporary take on Christmas crafting.
I'm imagining frosty winter skies, muted foliage, rustic decorations and perhaps even a few woodland-inspired designs. But, of course, there are plenty of other ways to use these colours, and I'd love to see where your imagination takes you!
A Little Colour Inspiration
You could use terracotta for your focal point, with eucalyptus foliage and dusty blue accents, or try a completely different approach by making one of the softer shades your main colour.
Need a little inspiration to get started? The lovely ladies on our Design Team have been busy creating their own Christmas cards using this week's colour palette. Their designs are a wonderful way to see just how differently these three shades can be combined, so do pop over and take a look at their creations before getting started on your own!
Our guest designer this week is:
Urška
Let's See What You Create!
I'd love you to join us for this week's challenge. Whether you make something simple and elegant or go all out with layers, textures and embellishments, there's no right or wrong way to interpret these colours. Have a rummage through your stash, see what you can find in these colours and have fun experimenting. You might be surprised by what you create when you try a colour combination that's a little outside your usual comfort zone!
I can't wait to see your Christmas cards in the gallery and discover how you've made this week's colours your own.
A quick reminder of the rules:
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