Color Study Series. Episode #1 | Muted Green & Purple

We are going to talk about color today! This is something I struggle with the most when I’m working on my cards. I usually reach for the most common pink and yellow color combo only to stop myself and realize there are so many other wonderful colors and color combinations out there!
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[@Gremlinsmom1]

I love the idea of a series like this that teaches practical use of color theory. I struggle with color as well. A series is a great idea!

[@Yana.Smakula]

I'm so glad! I will definitely continue with this series ❤️

[@lisadavis4807]

Yes please! You can never have enough of colour theory

[@Yana.Smakula]

I couldn't agree more!

[@pamelaboedeker9601]

More, please! Your color combinations are always my favorite.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you! Will do!

[@spdybug]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the color combo study idea!!! MORE MORE!! 😊

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yay! Thank you! More is definitely to come ❤️

[@suetownsend1932]

Oh, yes, more color combos, please. This one is a winner!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you!

[@honeycruz4692]

Yes please! I loved this video and I can never get enough help when it comes to choosing colors. That’s definitely where I struggle.

[@Yana.Smakula]

You are so welcome! More is definitely to come ❤️

[@dianemcdonald3900]

A color series, Yes please!! I love this idea! Color combinations are always a struggle for me! Your card is beautiful!😀🌷

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you! Will do! 💜💚💜

[@LisaD-hq2ey]

I think I would really enjoy a color study series. I too tend to use the same couple of color combos. Your cards were beautiful!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you so much! I plan to continue, already working on the next episode 🙌

[@maryparsons1873]

Yes please! Always love color combinations!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yay! More is coming 💜💚💜

[@patti-sally9201]

I love the idea of series too, your videos are very special to me...for many years! Thank you very much Yana ❤🎨

[@Yana.Smakula]

Awww, thank you so much! That means a lot!

[@covilm]

I would love to see more colour studies. You always pick the most beautiful and unique colour combinations ❤

[@Yana.Smakula]

Noted! Thank you ❤️

[@dreamsunltd]

Yes, more in this series, please!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Will do! Thank you ❤️

[@angeliquevanvliet4637]

I would love to see a serie of video's from you about colours. We can learn a lot of that from you!! ❤️

[@Yana.Smakula]

Coming soon! Thank you for your feedback 😊

[@bonnieseaton9393]

Yes, please. It would be great to see more color combinations.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Will do!

[@michelea9142]

Definitely would like more color challenges! Always love purple! Love the cards and Spellbinders flowers are awesome! Have a great day!😊😊

[@Yana.Smakula]

Oh I too love purple. It is a tricky color to master, but nonetheless a fun one to play with. Thank you! 😊

[@christeepascale4483]

What a fantastic idea for a series! Love that the first episode uses complementary colors. Of all the color theory options, complementary is the one I find the most challenging (and use the least). Considering tints and tones is a fabulous reminder that complements can, in fact, complement each other without screaming contrast. Looking forward to more installments in this series.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you so much! Next episode is in the works 💜💚💜

[@vcamp1015]

Yes yes bring on more videos like this. I struggle with color combinations. Thank you. Beautiful card!!

[@Yana.Smakula]

I will! Thank you for your feedback 😊

[@kesami123]

I like this. I'd like to see more in the series.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yes! I will definitely do more 💜💚💜

[@Sylvia.Torres]

Wonderful color study and card designs. 💜 I would definitely enjoy a series on color study. Thank you Yana!😊

[@Yana.Smakula]

Awesome! Thank you!💜💚💜

[@annettefougere925]

This would be great to have a series on Color. I would listen.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yay! More to come ❤️

[@jafountain3177]

I love this series, as well as the beautiful cards you put together. They are breathtaking!!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you so much! 💜💚💜

[@lisad.3247]

Beautiful cards Yana! I love the color choices you made for these flowers. Stunning! 💜🤎💚

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you so much!

[@karencampbell7353]

Always enjoy your color combinations and style. More please.😊

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Cindy-2024.]

Beautiful cards. I love the dies. Thank you for getting right into it. Thank you for sharing 😊🤗

[@Yana.Smakula]

My pleasure! Thank you ❤️

[@constancehollenbeck8528]

Hi Yana, Wonderful color combos! Love to see more about exploring other color combinations. Great cards! Thanks

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you so much! Next episode is in the works already 💜💚💜

[@sallyhill6565]

Love the idea of exploring more color combos. Getting out of the same color rut!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Totally! No more pink and yellow lol (although there's nothing wrong with those colors :D )

[@rhondakelly1433]

I love these cards. The floral die is stunning. The color combo is as well. I think this would make a great series. I struugle to think outsude the box for using color.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you 💜💚💜 I am already working on the next episode!

[@CouzCat]

Lovely cards. I’d really enjoy this as a series. TFS

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thanks so much! I will definitely do more ❤️

[@VDUTCHR]

Great idea for a color study series! Todays cards were quite fabulous!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you! I plan to continue 😌

[@christinebishop5419]

Hi Yana I hope you have settled into your new home and craft room. I would love to see more videos like this talking about complimentary colors and the color wheel. I have been card making for a while now and I’m learning the essential use of the color wheel. I love your videos💕 and would love to see you more, if your settled in your home. Thank you for your inspiration!!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you so much! I'm still settling in as there is still work being done, but all is good ❤️

[@tolebearlucy6936]

Love this series! Always great to experiment with combos❤

[@Yana.Smakula]

More to come!

[@joanbardee5135]

Love this!!! More please. I don't like green or purple but now, I see them in a new light. More!! ❤

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yessss! 💜💚💜

[@marytomlin5326]

More please! Color selection is the most difficult part for me. 😊I’m always three colors either primary or pastels. Your cards are always fabulous. 😊

[@Yana.Smakula]

I think many of us are like that. I'll definitely try to do more ❤️

[@debraschenz]

Beautiful cards! Yes, do more cards with color choices you would normally not use.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jenbrewer8615]

Love new color combos, more please! 😊

[@Yana.Smakula]

You got it!

[@nancydelarocha5835]

Yana, These cards are so 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😍 beautiful! I would love to see more like this. So inspiring!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Awwww, this makes me so happy! More is definitely to come 💜💚💜

[@jonettajones7789]

Yes please! Beautiful cards!!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Perfect! Thank you ❤️

[@lisaainscough2465]

Just a great idea. I really enjoyed your colour exploration. Please continue with this as a series.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you! Will do!

[@maryguikema4698]

yes, please. I need more color combination videos to get me out of my rut.

[@Yana.Smakula]

More to come!💜💚💜

[@debradrake1916]

Yana- great series! More, more, more!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yay! You can count on it ❤️

[@DebbieJsCraftingCorner]

love this idea! we all struggle a little with some facet of color theory... or we stick to our faves. your cards are always so lovely!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you, Debbie 💜💚💜

[@marblegal7372]

Another fan of your gorgeous cards and your new Color Study Series! I’m all in because when I see yours, I ask myself why I didn’t come up with that beautiful combo. Guess I need to actually USE my color wheel! Thanks, Yana! ❤

[@Yana.Smakula]

Oh yes! Color wheels are very helpful!

[@beverlyfuchs3741]

Fantastic information. Would like you to continue this as a series.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thanks, will do!

[@bethjackson8727]

Colour study is extremely interesting. It expands our creativity. Keep going.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yay! Thank you for your feedback ❤️

[@KimberlyInSoCal310]

Yes, more of this series, please! Your color combos are always outstanding, so this will be an interesting series!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yay, thank you!

[@isabelleseguin3862]

Thank you Yana for this beautiful episode. Please more video. You are an amazing creator and inspires me so much.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you, I will

[@JABberries]

Love your color combinations. Would love more classes on color.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you! Will do!

[@karenwalker810]

This is a great idea! Looking forward to more color videos!

[@Yana.Smakula]

More to come! 💚💜💚

[@cmrocha80]

Great color inspiration!! Would love to see more color episodes

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you! More to come ❤️

[@lindawood1189]

Love your color study idea. Beautiful cards!

[@Yana.Smakula]

thank you so much!

[@brendaflick3907]

LOVE this video and hope you will continue with the Color Study Series!!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Seeing all the feedback, I definitely will!

[@karenmccoy6025]

I love this color study and would like to see more. You are very creative and inspirational!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you so much! 💜💚💜

[@sandrashaw8343]

I would love to see more about colour combos. Thank you. X

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yay! Next episode already in the works!

[@Kimmcdougalcrafter]

Hi Yana! I think this is a great series to do because I also struggle with color combos so I know I'll learn a lot watching your series, you're so creative!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Good to know! And yes, I will definitely do more!

[@monaporter9849]

More, please!! I loved the color theory and know it will be helpful. Thanks!

[@Yana.Smakula]

More definitely to come!

[@lysianesamy5711]

Very interested in more. The cards and color combinations are very beautiful. Thanks for the information.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Glad you like them! More is coming 💜💚💜

[@donnaphelan3108]

Beautiful! Your Colors {chef's kiss} 💜💚

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you so much 😊

[@handmadecardsbytoni]

Yes, please! I’d love to see more. Your colour palettes are beautiful and great inspiration for card projects. Thank you for sharing your tips on how to choose colours and elements to create a beautiful project. ❤🇨🇦

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your feedback ❤

[@sherir4462]

My Hoka shoes are exactly those colors you chose, minus the sand color! Great video, Yana!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yes! Thank you!

[@martischneider7113]

Always enjoy your color combinations and would love to see you do more of this type of video

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you! Will do!

[@lindatowill8978]

Yes! I need help breaking out of my go to color ruts. These cards ate spectacular.

[@Yana.Smakula]

yes! We can do this together!

[@merrischneider1495]

😊I really enjoyed this video and learned a lot from it. I would love to see more in this series!

[@Yana.Smakula]

I'm so glad! More to come ❤️

[@heatherrudzinski5385]

Thank you Yana. I’m always interested in colour combinations and learning more about colour theory.

[@Yana.Smakula]

More to come! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@wrkn4stamps]

Yes- more please! 😊

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yay! Working on the next one 💜💚💜

[@LouiseNeveu]

Yes, please, this is a great idea. Thank you.

[@Yana.Smakula]

You got it!

[@patriciaschoenberg1261]

Excellent color combination. Thank you!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Glad you like it!

[@patriciapiper2330]

Beautiful Love the combination.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@mj7945]

Love this. I would also like to learn more about color theory 🎉

[@Yana.Smakula]

More to come! 💚💜💚

[@tarynbryans9903]

Great video great idea. Gorgeous colour combo

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thanks so much!

[@mccseq]

Such a good idea. Keep them coming.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Cynn-zp4it]

This was fantastic, Yana! I am definitely in for color study. ❤

[@Yana.Smakula]

Perfect! 💜💚💜

[@heartofhopedesigns5105]

Super helpful! Would love to see more.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Awesome, thank you! More to come for sure ❤️

[@KinjalKamdar9]

More please- I struggle with colour combinations too

[@Yana.Smakula]

Will do for sure!

[@shawnae-k4533]

More! Thank you: I'm going to my craft room to try it out now. Much ❤️

[@Yana.Smakula]

Awesome! Have fun ❤️

[@vickiwest4149]

Love it! Yes ~ 100% for sure do more!! I also wouldn't think to put certain colors together (unless I see someone else to it).

[@Yana.Smakula]

Will do! Thank you so much 💚💜💚

[@juliemartin4877]

Always need help with color combos! This was great!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Glad I could help! 💜💚💜

[@pamb5783]

Great video! Can’t wait for more!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yay! Thank you! More to come!

[@lindamorris4280]

Yes, I would love to watch a series about color.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yay! I'm already working on episode #2 🙌

[@shirleymccarrick2537]

I love this idea! Your colors are always so pretty ! Stay safe..

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you 💜💚💜

[@heidiuptegrove6413]

Yes please!!! I struggle with color combinations sometimes.

[@Yana.Smakula]

yes! Will do :) thank you!

[@terryholland2526]

I love your color wheel and I also use a color wheel that I use to expand my color thoughts. I have a challenge like you.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yes! Color wheels are exceptionally helpful

[@colleenpepper181]

Love this so much! I tend to stick with what is comfortable, and then everything starts to look the same. I'm excited about this series.

[@Yana.Smakula]

My problem exactly!

[@lsiza]

Yay to more vídeos like this! Thank you for sharing!

[@karenbliss5075]

The green and purple combination are my favorite. Yes I would LOVE to see more on a Color Study Series🥰

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yay! Thank you so much! I'm already working on the next episode 💜💚💜

[@nerissaodell2637]

Yes please do more!!!!! ❤😊

[@Yana.Smakula]

You can count on it 😊

[@stampinoasis]

Gorgeous!! Was so excited to see a Yana video notification on my phone ❤🤗 you always inspire me to craft which lately has not been possible for me, but when I am able to I have saved almost all of your videos for inspiration! Love the colour edition videos too always helpful as sometimes I never know what colours match x TFS

[@Yana.Smakula]

Awwww, that's the best compliment! Thank you so much 💜💚💜

[@sheridanielson3740]

Yes please! I’ve thought about the color cubes but not sure I’d use them enough

[@Yana.Smakula]

I guess you just need to make it a habit to reach for them

[@sheridanielson3740]

@@Yana.Smakula do you have them?

[@susanbcards]

Any day you make a video on color use, is a good day! You are so good at using colors that it's so helpful to me in thinking outside the box. So yes, I enjoy seeing this type of video.

[@Yana.Smakula]

I'm so glad! Thank you for your feedback!

[@LianaBick]

Yes please, picking out colors takes me longer than making the actual card. Lol 😂 I always love your color combos.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Yes! More to come!

[@jengelbrecht6660]

I also am interested in exploring new color combinations & ways to discover those options that are appealing. Most of my products are from Spellbinders but I will say that I do enjoy Altenew bc I have found in their samples color combinations that can be different. I realize doing even an eye pleasing different color combo doesn’t appeal to everyone’s eyes but I think it helps to exercise creativity just beyond color. Thank you for another fabulous video, we all look forward to many more.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it! Yes, Altenew has amazing packaging and color combination ideas ❤️

[@nekonesto5601]

I'm so excited about this series! Color combinations are my weakest point.

[@Yana.Smakula]

mine too! I always reach for my comfort colors.

[@marzs1214]

Love this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thanks for watching! 💚💜💚

[@ldg0324]

Thanks, Yana for such a great teaching! Please, yes, more color theory videos.

[@Yana.Smakula]

More to come!

[@kathrynpearson8107]

Yes, more instruction on color choices. The struggle is real. Thank you

[@Yana.Smakula]

Haha! Yes! The struggle is indeed REAL!

[@annalissam.4113]

Yes, please! I would love to see more color combinations that give me that bit of nudge out of my comfort zone. Thanks a bunch Yana!

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you! I'm glad you've found this useful 💚💜💚

[@annearchbold6127]

Keep doing this colour series.

[@Yana.Smakula]

That's the plan! 💜💚💜

[@kmmiller9876]

You create the most beautiful cards. I really appreciate this color theory video and would love to see this become a series. Thank you.

[@Yana.Smakula]

I'm glad to hear it, thank you!

[@dmurfval702]

Yes Please! More Color Study. Very, very helpful. Beautiful cards as always.

[@Yana.Smakula]

You got it! Thank you :) 😊

[@lindaflanders8882]

Yes please, more color study videos. This was great, as your videos always are Yana. Loved both cards and I have to have the flower dies. Spellbinders makes the most gorgeous flowers.

[@Yana.Smakula]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it 💜💚💜

[@susanhicks1758]

Always beautiful color combinations by Yana! I look forward to seeing more. Another excellent and easy to use resource are the Color Cubes and on line Color Catalogs by Sara Renae Clark. Since Kristina Werner featured them a few months ago, I use them to help me choose colors for all of my cards.

[@Yana.Smakula]

I actually need to look into those, I know people are using them, but I haven't had the time to check them out