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Originally Posted by Linda P.
I've never participated in a color palette challenge before, so I just want to make sure I have interpreted the instructions correctly.  I know I need to use at least three of the colors in the given palette - can I add in other colors as well? Or do I need to just stick to the palette? I LOVE Connie's PP and would like to play along, I just want to make sure I'm following the rules.  |
Hi Linda
Yes, you need to use three of the colors in the palette. You should get as close as possible to the colors in the palette. When I do a color challenge myself, I leave the palette open and start looking for papers that match very closely.
It may take a couple of kits. And always takes a little time.
Which, by the way, was why I chose a color challenge since this is a two week challenge. I wanted something to keep you all thinking and working because there won't be another challenge until July 9th now.
When a designer creates a kit, there is a palette behind it. The elements will coordinate with the papers. So the trick is finding the right papers.
There is "close" and there is the "same shade". I am not looking for just the same shade. I would have not bothered to post a visible palette in that case. I would just said, choose from black, fuschia, green, beige. See what I mean?
Part of the fun of challenges is to spark thought as well as creativity. To design a layout with purpose. Challenges don't just say sit down and create a layout the way you want and you'll get an awesome prize.
I'm not asking you (or anyone) to buy a kit just to make the challenge. No sir!! Just get as close as you can to three of those closes. Not just any shade.. but honestly close. If someone still can't do that, by all means, drop me a note and I'll think of something else. But with all the elements we have in our stashes, I am betting everyone can hit those colors almost perfectly.