Pick Your Palette. Print and Cut. Mix and Match. Layer and Create.
This simple process is really the heart of the entire collection.
Pick a palette that matches your project.
Print the pages you'd like to use.
Cut out the pieces.
Then begin experimenting.
Because everything within a palette was designed to coordinate, there's very little guesswork involved. You don't have to wonder whether a frame will match a label. You don't have to worry about whether a decorative accent will clash with a journaling card.
You can focus on creating instead of color matching.
The Colorful Embellishments Collection
Nearly 2,000 Printable Embellishment Pages Designed To Make Layering Easy
If you've ever sat down to create a journal page, scrapbook layout, handmade card, planner spread, or mixed media project and felt overwhelmed by all the choices sitting in front of you, you're not alone.
One of the biggest challenges paper crafters face isn't creativity. It's coordination.
You might have beautiful papers. Gorgeous printable ephemera. Lovely journal kits. Vintage embellishments you've collected over the years. Stickers. Tags. Labels. Frames. Decorative pieces.
But when it's time to put everything together, something feels off.
The colors don't quite match.
The embellishments compete with each other instead of working together.
You find yourself shuffling pieces around, wondering why the page doesn't look like the beautiful projects you see online.
I wanted a collection of printable embellishments that would work with almost everything. A collection filled with layering embellishments, printable scrapbook embellishments, journal embellishments, and paper crafting embellishments that could become a permanent part of my creative toolbox.
Not a collection tied to a specific theme.
Not a collection I'd use once and forget about.
A collection I'd reach for over and over again.
A collection that could help make paper craft layering easier.
A collection that could help turn a pile of individual pieces into beautiful layered projects.
Today, that idea has grown into 82 coordinating color palettes containing nearly 2,000 printable embellishment pages designed to help you create beautiful projects faster and with less frustration.
And the process is surprisingly simple:
Pick Your Palette.
Print and Cut.
Mix and Match.
Layer and Create.
The Collection You'll Reach For First
When I first started creating printable embellishments, I noticed something interesting.
The embellishments I used most often weren't necessarily the fanciest ones.
They were the versatile ones.
The pieces that could work in a floral journal one day, a vintage project the next day, and a scrapbook layout after that.
The pieces that helped fill empty spaces.
The pieces that helped create beautiful junk journal clusters.
The pieces that added visual interest without overwhelming the page.
The pieces that simply worked.
That idea became the foundation of the Colorful Embellishments Collection.
Instead of building the collection around themes, I built it around color.
The same embellishment designs could suddenly feel romantic, coastal, botanical, elegant, vintage, whimsical, rustic, shabby chic, or sophisticated simply by changing the color palette.
The result is a collection that works beautifully alongside many of the other printable products already in my shop, as well as supplies you may already own.
Start With A Color Palette
One of the easiest ways to improve your projects is to start by choosing a color palette before you begin.
Color has an incredible impact on how a project feels. The exact same embellishments can feel completely different simply by changing the colors you use.
-Soft pinks and lavenders feel romantic and feminine.
-Creams and neutral tones often feel vintage and timeless.
-Greens create a natural botanical feel.
-Blues and sandy tones create a relaxed coastal atmosphere.
-Rich burgundies and deep purples create elegance and drama.
Before printing anything, take a moment to think about the mood you want your project to create.
Do you want something soft and delicate? Something vintage and nostalgic? Something bright and cheerful? Something elegant and sophisticated?
Your palette choice helps tell that story before anyone even reads a word on the page
A Beginner's Guide To Layering Embellishments
If you've never created layered embellishment clusters before, don't worry. Layering is much easier than it looks. In fact, most beautiful junk journal clusters are simply a collection of coordinating pieces that overlap one another.
Start with a larger base piece.
Add a paper scrap.
Add a frame.
Add a label.
Add a decorative accent.
Continue building until the arrangement feels balanced.
That's really all there is to it.
The magic happens when the pieces begin overlapping and creating depth.
The more you practice, the more natural it becomes.
And because the Colorful Embellishments Collection was specifically designed for paper craft layering, you'll find that the pieces naturally work together.
Create Clusters Before You Need Them
This is one of my favorite creative shortcuts.
Instead of creating an entire journal page from start to finish in one sitting, spend an evening creating clusters. Print a handful of coordinating pages - you can even size some pages down to create duplicates in different sizes for added variety.
Then cut them out and make several clusters.
Store them in envelopes, bins, folders, or organizers.
Then when you're ready to work on a project, you'll already have a collection of beautiful embellishments waiting for you.
This approach makes crafting feel less overwhelming and often leads to more creative projects because you're able to focus on designing the page rather than creating every embellishment from scratch.
Want a Few More Freebies?
If you'd like to experiment with a few more colors before choosing a full collection, I've shared several pins for additional free printable embellishment samplers below. They're a fun way to try different color palettes, practice layering, and discover which styles fit your projects best.
And if you find yourself wanting more coordinating pieces, be sure to check out the Starter Palette Collections, explore all 82 color palettes available in the full Colorful Embellishments Collection or shop all the different sets currently available in my shop, here. With so many colors to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect match for your next journal, scrapbook, card, or paper crafting project.
What Exactly Is The Colorful Embellishments Collection?
One of my favorite examples of color matching is this quick video featuring the Lavender Apothecary Garden Collection.
The soft purples, muted neutrals, and coordinating embellishments create a beautiful vintage botanical look that feels cohesive without being overly matched.
Watch how the Colorful Embellishments pieces blend naturally with the collection and help create even more depth, layering, and visual interest.
Featured Starter Palettes
If you're not quite ready to jump into the full collection, Starter Palettes are a wonderful place to begin.
These smaller curated collections allow you to experiment with multiple coordinating colors and discover which palettes you enjoy working with most.
Some favorites include:
You can browse all available Starter Palette collections here, and find all the individual color kits, and other curated collections all in this section in my shop.
One Collection. 82 Color Palettes
The Colorful Embellishments Collection currently contains 82 different monochrome color palettes.
Each palette includes 24 pages of coordinating printable embellishments designed to mix, match, and layer together beautifully.
Within the collection you'll find a wide variety of pieces including labels, frames, decorative accents, vintage embellishments, printable ephemera, layering pieces, tags, decorative elements, ribbons, lace, hardware, embellishment bases, journaling accents, and other useful pieces designed specifically for paper crafting.
Everything is intentionally designed to coordinate.
Everything is designed to layer.
Everything is designed to help make creating beautiful projects easier.
At the time of writing, the complete collection contains nearly 2,000 printable embellishment pages and continues to receive occasional updates as new colors are added.
Color Matching Inspiration
Another beautiful example is this video featuring the Floral Tea Party Collection.
This collection pairs wonderfully with several of the softer palettes in the Colorful Embellishments Collection and demonstrates how coordinating embellishments can instantly elevate an already beautiful project.
Sometimes a few carefully chosen embellishments are all it takes to transform a page.
Freebie: Try This Curated Mix of Printable Embellishments
Curious how the collection works?
Try this free 3-page curated mix and experiment with building a few clusters of your own. (There are a couple more freebies near the bottom of this page too.)
Sometimes the best way to understand layering is simply to start playing with the pieces.
Click here to request your copy and I'll send it to your inbox.
One of the things I love most about this collection is how different colors can completely transform the same embellishment designs.
Watch how these five coordinating colors work together. Notice how different combinations create entirely different moods and personalities.
The colors you choose become part of the story you're telling.
Sometimes the most beautiful palettes aren't the obvious ones. Unexpected combinations often create the most memorable projects.
Color Mixing Can Completely Change A Project
Understanding RGB vs CMYK Colors
One question I receive fairly often involves color matching.
Sometimes a color appears slightly different on screen than it does when printed. This usually comes down to the difference between RGB and CMYK color systems.
Think of RGB as light.
Your computer monitor creates color using light.
Think of CMYK as ink.
Your printer creates color using ink.
Because colors are created differently on screens and printers, slight variations are completely normal.
This doesn't mean anything is wrong with your files.
It's simply part of the printing process.
Different printers, papers, printer settings, monitor calibrations, and ink brands can all influence how a color appears once it's printed.
The good news is that all of the printable embellishments and printable ephemera in my shop are already professionally formatted and prepared for printing. I take care of all the setup work so you won't need to convert anything, adjust color settings, or make any special changes before printing. Your files are designed to be as print-friendly and color-accurate as possible right from the start.
Even with properly prepared files, some minor color variation between screens and printed pages is always possible because every printer and printing environment is a little different. In most cases, the differences are very small and won't affect how beautifully your finished junk journal embellishments, journal embellishments, and paper crafting embellishments coordinate together.
If you're working on a specific project and you're wondering whether a particular Colorful Embellishments palette might coordinate well with something you're already using, feel free to send me a message through Etsy. I'll do my best to help answer your color questions and suggest colors that work well together.
The Heritage Collection and Vintage Botanical Collection
The Vintage Botanical Collection
The Vintage Botanical Collection brings together three beautifully coordinated palettes: Sage Blend, Dusty Lilac, and Warm Parchment Cream. Together, these colors create a soft vintage botanical aesthetic that's perfect for crafters who love elegant, nature-inspired projects. The muted greens, gentle lilac tones, and warm aged-cream neutrals blend effortlessly to create a timeless palette that feels both vintage and sophisticated.
This collection is especially lovely for botanical junk journals, garden-themed scrapbooks, cottagecore projects, vintage-inspired cards, layered embellishment clusters, and printable ephemera. Because all three palettes were designed to work together, you can freely mix and match pieces across the collection to create beautifully coordinated journal embellishments and paper crafting projects with ease.
These collections are often a wonderful next step after exploring Starter Palettes and monochromatic sets. You can find all my Colorful Embellishments Curated Collections in this section in my shop.
The Heritage Collection
For crafters who love having multiple coordinating color palettes ready to go, curated collections can be a wonderful option.
The Heritage Collection combines several carefully selected palettes that work beautifully together.
Dusty Periwinkle Blue, Muted Moss Green, and Smoky Driftwood Beige. Together, these colors create a timeless vintage palette that feels both elegant and versatile. The soft blue adds a touch of faded charm, the muted green brings an earthy botanical feel, and the warm beige helps tie everything together with a weathered, aged-paper look.
This particular color combination works especially well when you're creating projects with a slightly more masculine feel. While many vintage and floral palettes naturally lean feminine, these colors provide a beautiful alternative for heritage-themed journals, family history albums, travel journals, outdoor adventure scrapbooks, nature-inspired paper crafts, fishing or camping memory books, vintage correspondence projects, and masculine greeting cards.
The palette is also perfect for documenting old photographs. The aged beige tones pair beautifully with sepia and black-and-white photos, while the dusty blue and moss green
The Complete Colorful Embellishments Collection
If you enjoy having a wide variety of coordinating colors at your fingertips, the complete Colorful Embellishments Collection was created with that in mind.
Rather than hunting through mismatched supplies or trying to find just the right accent for a project, you'll have access to 82 coordinated color palettes, nearly 2,000 printable embellishment pages - thousands of mix-and-match pieces designed to work beautifully together. From printable ephemera and layering pieces to decorative accents, hardware, labels, ribbons, bows, and more, you'll always have something that fits your project.
Whether you're creating junk journals, scrapbooks, smash books, altered books, handmade cards, memory keeping projects, or paper crafts of any kind, the collection was designed to be a creative resource you'll find yourself returning to again and again.
I continue adding new colors to the collection, and current owners receive access to those future color additions as they're released. My goal was to create a library of printable embellishments that grows alongside your creativity and gives you endless options for years to come.
And as a thank you for stopping by and exploring the collection, you can currently save 70% off with coupon code: RAINBOW70
One Collection. Endless Possibilities.
Whether you're creating junk journals, scrapbook layouts, handmade cards, planner spreads, memory books, altered art, mixed media projects, printable crafts, or something entirely unique, the Colorful Embellishments Collection was designed to make layering easier and creativity more enjoyable.
Pick your palette.
Print and cut.
Mix and match.
Layer and create.
Then discover just how many beautiful projects can grow from a single collection.
82 Color Palettes. Nearly 2,000 Pages. One Coordinated System
Can't decide where to start? Many crafters begin with a Starter Palette Collection, then add individual colors as they discover their favorites.
