I usually use 8 1/2″ x 11″ and it’s stored in wooden file drawers on wheels. I store it alphabetically. The file tabs have the color name printed on clear labels stuck on pieces of that color card stock. I’ve been trying to design cards to make the best use of the paper for fewer scraps and try to use the scraps whenever I can.
Card Stock Sampler: Any punch or die will do. Punch each color you own and apply the label. Punch a small hole at the same location on each piece. Keep them on a key ring and hang nearby. If you want to match a color or see what colors look great together, just reach for your sampler. You could also use these labels for your card stock storage. I am using the bottom inch to label my Ink Pad Storage by Stampin’ Up!
Be sure to download the files and then print them for a better fit.
Designer Series Paper Sampler
Print the DSP Sampler files on white card stock and then cut them up. Cut samples of your Designer Series Paper and add a key ring. Print the DSP Labels for your tabs if you store your DSP in folders.
*Note: It’s easy to put a few colors in spectrum order. Stampin’ Up! generally lists the color families in spectrum order in the catalog on the page for all the card stock, ink pads, Stampin’ Blends, etc. But when you add all the 54 colors with all the tints and shades, it gets much trickier! I have tried to do it with all the Stampin’ Up! colors ever and every time I look at it, I think I need to switch things around. I pulled out the retired colors from this full spectrum order and it does not quite agree with my list of current colors in spectrum order. So unless someone comes up with a scientific or mathematical system, I’m leaving it the way it is.
2023 Color Refresh showing the new colors, the retiring colors, and the colors that returned or change color families.
Color Coach
Color combinations from Stampin’ Up. Print on card stock. I cut mine into individual cards, punched a hold in a bottom corner, and held it together with a ball chain loop. You could also use a ring or ribbon.
I keep my Sponge Daubers organized in this box. Then just print out the file and fold it at the top line of the color box. Cut around the color box through both layers. Adhere the layers together and adhere to the top of the box. The top right dauber will match the top right color, Real Red.
Be sure to store your daubers with the sponge side down so they don’t color your chart.
I keep this chart posted nearby. Have you ever typed in Word and the computer fixes your typos? You can add to that list! In Word 2010, go to Options> Proofing> AutoCorrect Options to add these corrections. Now when I type “MMAM” my computer automatically changes it to Melon Mambo and if I type “SU” it changes it to Stampin’ Up! You’ll see those AutoCorrect codes on the chart. I’ve also got the RGB codes so if I want to color a shape or text to match Stampin’ Up! colors I just go to More Colors and Custom Colors and enter those RGB codes. Using custom colors can be quite cumbersome, but if you’re just using a few they will show up as recent colors.
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Card Stock Sampler: Any punch or die will do. Punch each color you own and apply the label. Punch a small hole at the same location on each piece. Keep them on a key ring and hang nearby. If you want to match a color or see what colors look great together, just reach for your sampler. You could also use these labels for your card stock storage. I am using the bottom inch to label my Ink Pad Storage by Stampin’ Up!
Print the DSP Sampler files on white card stock and then cut them up. Cut samples of your Designer Series Paper and add a key ring. Print the DSP Labels for your tabs if you store your DSP in folders.
