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Learn everything you need to know about graphic design, including design basics, principles and elements of design, how to choose the perfect paper for printing, and more.
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Paper Crafting Guides
Dig into our paper crafting guides and resources to discover all things paper crafting, from crafting techniques, coloring pages, and free printables to scrapbooking, cardmaking, and seasonal crafts inspiration and DIYs.
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Wedding Guides
Whether you’re going all-out for your wedding celebration or planning a small ceremony, find everything you need to plan your day in our wedding guides, including theme and color pallete inspiration, invitation designs, the best wedding stationery, and more.
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Holidays & Occasions
Holidays & Occasions Guides
Get ready for every holiday and occasion with our holiday paper crafting and design resources, including DIY decorations, handmade cards, and more for any special occasion.
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Featured Project: 6 Homemade Father’s Day Card Ideas Based on His Dadstrological Sign
Paper 101
Paper 101 Guides
Read our Paper 101 guides to learn more about everything paper and cardstock, including specialty papers and cardstocks, paper weights and finishes, and our Ultimate Card Stock Guide.
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Ultimate Card Stock Guide
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Day: April 8, 2016

Mastering Color Theory: Understanding Active and Passive Colors

In Part 1 of our Color Theory blog series, we learned that color theory is a logical system for organizing color and took a closer look at the basic building block of color theory – the color wheel. Seems pretty simple, right? Today, we’re going to dig a little deeper

April 8, 2016