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I finally broke down and bought one. It is so helpfull with the paper and ink and coordinating everything. I don't know why I didn't buy it sooner. I love it. I could stare at that circle all night. LOL I just wanted to share.
I agree! I am not very good at coming up with color combinations and the color wheel really helps. Also a good way to force yourself out of you comfort zone and try some new colors.
__________________ Martha
"When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life." Jean Shinoda Bolen
Yep - I agree too! I was surprised with some of the colour combos they suggest, but they do actually work! Like you said - stretches you out of your comfort zone.
I just got mine two weeks ago, and I look at it ALL the time -- I think there is something hypnotic about that wheel. I say to myself, "I wonder what colors they put with . . . and I spin the wheel to find the results! Seriously, I don't know why I waited so long to get it. It's great!
I wondered myself why I didn't get one sooner. I bought my first colour wheel 2 months ago (one of Bazill's) and now I have 3 (including SU's Colour Coach). They hang on my wall in my stamping space kind of like artwork now, because I love using them so much and like to have them handy. I can get into a rut colour-wise, and I love the way it makes me think of the colours in different terms. I'm also discovering how it really helps in planning a project, because I can plan exactly what colours I want in advance, and know exactly what the name of it is to order.
I also like to make it into a bit of a game sometimes when I don't have a specific project in mind ... you spin the wheel, and you take your chances! I close my eyes and spin it around (well, it doesn't spin too fast, but I try) and whatever it lands on is what I have to use.
__________________ Darci "Awww, you guys made me Ink!"
"Creativity is a continual surprise" (Ray Bradbury)
Hi. I'm Nickelini, and I'm a colour junkie. I became addicted when I got my first box of Crayola 64s when I was three. I have no problems coming up with colour combinations. I own colour fans from five different paint companies. I need no help with finding great colour combinations. However . . .
I love the colour coach! It's so much fun. And many of the suggestions are not something I'd have come up with. Like someone said, I could look at it all night. Currently I'm challenging myself to make cards with all of the coordinating suggestions. So far I've posted six of forty-eight to my gallery (they're all labelled "color coach challenge: <name of main colour>" if any one is interested. I'm trying to add a few each week).
So whether you're colour challenged, or a colour junkie, the color coach is a must-have item.
__________________ ~ Children nowadays are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food and tyrannize their teachers ~ (attributed to Socrates 470-399 BC)
My friend got one and we had another friend use it. She wents nuts over it and now I'm convinced that I must have one. Will be ordering it today. What timing to find this information from you ladies. Hope you all have a great day.
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