Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
If choosing colors for your handmade cards ever feels overwhelming, this cardmaking tutorial will walk you through a simple solution. Today I’m sharing how to create an analogous color palette using the Palette Scout and apply it to a St. Patrick’s Day card with stamping and alcohol marker coloring. This is perfect for beginner to intermediate cardmakers who want more confidence in their color choices.
In this video, I’ll show you how I use the Palette Scout from Zollie to quickly select a coordinated color scheme that works beautifully for stamped images and backgrounds. You’ll see how I create my own pattern paper using small stamps from the set, then bring everything together with OLO Marker coloring for a polished, cohesive look. I’ll explain why analogous palettes are so reliable and how they make your design process smoother from start to finish.
If you enjoy learning how tools and products work together to make card design easier, this project will give you practical ideas you can use with the supplies you already have. I love sharing ways to make color decisions feel simple and repeatable while still creating cards that look thoughtfully designed.
🛒 SUPPLIES USED: 🛒
(affiliate links used at no additional cost to you)
• Palette Scout – Zollie
——— ldli.co/e/p377ml4 [ ZLL ]
• Lucky Gnomes
——— ldli.co/e/m5zz2jd [ SBC ]
• Neenah - Solar White - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock 25 Sheets
——— ldli.co/e/e2339jp [ SBC ]
• Bamboo Cardstock Set 8.5" x 11" from Crafty Necessities Collection by...
——— ldli.co/e/qynneo5 [ SBC ]
• Concord and 9th - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Blueberry
——— ldli.co/e/jqxxgpp [ SBC ]
• Lime Rickey Ink Pad
——— ldli.co/e/yemm7jk [ CTH ]
——— ldli.co/e/p377mj6 [ SBC ]
• Premium Dye Ink Pad : Spruce Tips – Pinkfresh Studio
——— ldli.co/e/rn66lj1 [ PNK ]
——— ldli.co/e/omkkoj1 [ SBC ]
• Premium Dye Ink Pad : Lush Forest – Pinkfresh Studio
——— ldli.co/e/lmdd4jp [ PNK ]
——— ldli.co/e/xl33k2d [ SBC ]
• Suede Shoes Ink Pad
——— ldli.co/e/1pxx7g7 [ CTH ]
——— ldli.co/e/d755z35 [ SBC ]
• Tsukineko - Memento - Fade Resistant Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black
——— ldli.co/e/zreen3z [ SBC ]
——— ldli.co/e/9d66374 [ CTH ]
• Spellbinders - Platinum Scout - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - White...
——— ldli.co/e/lmdd42p [ SBC ]
• Scrapbook.com - Magic Mat - Slim - Cutting Pad for Scout and *More - 3.5 x 9
——— ldli.co/e/xl33k9d [ SBC ]
• Scrapbook.com - Decorative Die Set - Nested Stitched Flat Ovals
——— ldli.co/e/1pxx7o7 [ SBC ]
• Uni-Ball Signo Impact Rollerball Gel Pen - White, Bold Tip, 1.0 mm | BLICK...
——— ldli.co/e/d755zr5 [ BLIC ]
• Scrapbook.com - Pops of Color - Glitter - Snowflake - 1oz
——— ldli.co/e/lmdd42g [ SBC ]
• Therm O Web - 3D Adhesive Foam Tape - White - .5 Inch
——— ldli.co/e/xl33k94 [ SBC ]
• Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Roll - 1 Inch x 32 Feet - White - 1mm Thickness - 1 Roll
——— ldli.co/e/1pxx7o1 [ SBC ]
• Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue
——— ldli.co/e/d755zrm [ SBC ]
➡️ FULL VISUAL SUPPLY LIST: ldli.co/e/xl33kkl
➡️ DISCLOSURE: Some of the links above may be affiliate links. If you choose to shop through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my channel and helping me continue to create tutorials like this.
If you enjoy learning about color theory, stamping techniques, and alcohol marker coloring, be sure to check out my other cardmaking tutorials for more inspiration.
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🔥 RESOURCES 🔥
Color Made Easy (Palette Scout) Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3VnqbLIKIR6CFFGvwYpeBggB-LIM01t
Buy Me a Coffee - buymeacoffee.com/rickadkins5
OLO Markers - tinyurl.com/OLOMarkersRick
Zollie - zolliemakes.com/RICKADKINS
Scrapbookcom - tidd.ly/45sz4Rv
➡️ BLOG - You can also visit the coordinating blog post: tinyurl.com/Perfect-Palette-Picks
for close-up photos and additional details.
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➡️ CONNECT WITH ME
Website: rckinsmonstudio.net
Instagram: instagram.com/rickadkinsdesigns
Facebook: facebook.com/rickcraftycorner
Pinterest: pinterest.com/rckinsmonstudio
Newsletter: eepurl.com/cPhvUT
If choosing colors for your handmade cards ever feels overwhelming, this cardmaking tutorial will walk you through a simple solution. Today I’m sharing how to create an analogous color palette using the Palette Scout and apply it to a St. Patrick’s Day card with stamping and alcohol marker coloring. This is perfect for beginner to intermediate cardmakers who want more confidence in their color choices.
In this video, I’ll show you how I use the Palette Scout from Zollie to quickly select a coordinated color scheme that works beautifully for stamped images and backgrounds. You’ll see how I create my own pattern paper using small stamps from the set, then bring everything together with OLO Marker coloring for a polished, cohesive look. I’ll explain why analogous palettes are so reliable and how they make your design process smoother from start to finish.
If you enjoy learning how tools and products work together to make card design easier, this project will give you practical ideas you can use with the supplies you already have. I love sharing ways to make color decisions feel simple and repeatable while still creating cards that look thoughtfully designed.
🛒 SUPPLIES USED: 🛒
(affiliate links used at no additional cost to you)
• Palette Scout – Zollie
——— ldli.co/e/p377ml4 [ ZLL ]
• Lucky Gnomes
——— ldli.co/e/m5zz2jd [ SBC ]
• Neenah - Solar White - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock 25 Sheets
——— ldli.co/e/e2339jp [ SBC ]
• Bamboo Cardstock Set 8.5" x 11" from Crafty Necessities Collection by...
——— ldli.co/e/qynneo5 [ SBC ]
• Concord and 9th - 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - Blueberry
——— ldli.co/e/jqxxgpp [ SBC ]
• Lime Rickey Ink Pad
——— ldli.co/e/yemm7jk [ CTH ]
——— ldli.co/e/p377mj6 [ SBC ]
• Premium Dye Ink Pad : Spruce Tips – Pinkfresh Studio
——— ldli.co/e/rn66lj1 [ PNK ]
——— ldli.co/e/omkkoj1 [ SBC ]
• Premium Dye Ink Pad : Lush Forest – Pinkfresh Studio
——— ldli.co/e/lmdd4jp [ PNK ]
——— ldli.co/e/xl33k2d [ SBC ]
• Suede Shoes Ink Pad
——— ldli.co/e/1pxx7g7 [ CTH ]
——— ldli.co/e/d755z35 [ SBC ]
• Tsukineko - Memento - Fade Resistant Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black
——— ldli.co/e/zreen3z [ SBC ]
——— ldli.co/e/9d66374 [ CTH ]
• Spellbinders - Platinum Scout - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - White...
——— ldli.co/e/lmdd42p [ SBC ]
• Scrapbook.com - Magic Mat - Slim - Cutting Pad for Scout and *More - 3.5 x 9
——— ldli.co/e/xl33k9d [ SBC ]
• Scrapbook.com - Decorative Die Set - Nested Stitched Flat Ovals
——— ldli.co/e/1pxx7o7 [ SBC ]
• Uni-Ball Signo Impact Rollerball Gel Pen - White, Bold Tip, 1.0 mm | BLICK...
——— ldli.co/e/d755zr5 [ BLIC ]
• Scrapbook.com - Pops of Color - Glitter - Snowflake - 1oz
——— ldli.co/e/lmdd42g [ SBC ]
• Therm O Web - 3D Adhesive Foam Tape - White - .5 Inch
——— ldli.co/e/xl33k94 [ SBC ]
• Scrapbook.com - Double Sided Adhesive Foam Roll - 1 Inch x 32 Feet - White - 1mm Thickness - 1 Roll
——— ldli.co/e/1pxx7o1 [ SBC ]
• Tombow - Mono Multi Liquid Glue
——— ldli.co/e/d755zrm [ SBC ]
➡️ FULL VISUAL SUPPLY LIST: ldli.co/e/xl33kkl
➡️ DISCLOSURE: Some of the links above may be affiliate links. If you choose to shop through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my channel and helping me continue to create tutorials like this.
If you enjoy learning about color theory, stamping techniques, and alcohol marker coloring, be sure to check out my other cardmaking tutorials for more inspiration.
◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️
🔥 RESOURCES 🔥
Color Made Easy (Palette Scout) Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3VnqbLIKIR6CFFGvwYpeBggB-LIM01t
Buy Me a Coffee - buymeacoffee.com/rickadkins5
OLO Markers - tinyurl.com/OLOMarkersRick
Zollie - zolliemakes.com/RICKADKINS
Scrapbookcom - tidd.ly/45sz4Rv
➡️ BLOG - You can also visit the coordinating blog post: tinyurl.com/Perfect-Palette-Picks
for close-up photos and additional details.
◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️
➡️ CONNECT WITH ME
Website: rckinsmonstudio.net
Instagram: instagram.com/rickadkinsdesigns
Facebook: facebook.com/rickcraftycorner
Pinterest: pinterest.com/rckinsmonstudio
Newsletter: eepurl.com/cPhvUT
