What’s Your Color Personality? Find Your Signature Shade with Altenew Cardstock
Color is more than just a design choice—it’s a feeling, a mood, and often a reflection of you. Have you ever reached for the same shades again and again without even realizing why? That’s no coincidence. Whether you’re drawn to bold, energizing hues or soft, grounding neutrals, your color preferences tell a story about your creative personality.
In this fun and inspiring guide, we’re helping you uncover your crafting color personality while spotlighting Altenew’s new cardstock colors—each one designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and make your handmade projects truly personal. Ready to find your signature shade? Let’s dive in.
Which Cardstock Color Screams ‘You’? Let’s Find Out!
1. Amber Blaze - The Bold Motivator
If Amber Blaze is your go-to, you’re confident, expressive, and not afraid to take creative risks. You love projects and playing with cardstock that pop and have a unique ring to them, and you’re often the crafter others turn to for inspiration. You craft with intention, enthusiasm, and a “go big or go home” mindset, because creativity should feel exciting!
2. Lemonade Stand - The Optimistic Crafter
You believe crafting should feel fun, lighthearted, and uplifting. If you gravitate toward Lemonade Stand, you’re naturally cheerful, encouraging, and great at spreading positivity both on paper and in real life. Your cards feel like sunshine in an envelope, and you love creating with cardstock colors that make people smile.
3. Industrial Diamond - The Cool-Headed Strategist
You’re thoughtful, organized, and quietly confident in your creative choices. Industrial Diamond lovers appreciate clean layouts, smart design choices, and letting even the tiniest details speak for themselves. You may not be the flashy kind of crafter, but your projects always feel intentional, polished, and effortlessly modern.
4. Pure Graphite - The Classic Perfectionist
If Pure Graphite calls your name, you have a sharp eye for detail and a love for strong, sophisticated design. You enjoy contrast, structure, and classic colors that make you feel like your projects are elevated and complete. Your crafting style leans toward timeless vibes and confidence. You know what you like, and execute it beautifully every time.
5. Green Opal - The All-Around Balanced Crafter
You value harmony, versatility, and designs that feel just right. Green Opal fans are adaptable, thoughtful, and enjoy creating projects that feel fresh without being overwhelming. You love experimenting, but always in a way that feels grounded and intentional.
6. Olive Grove - The Grounded Traditionalist
You’re drawn to warmth, comfort, and timeless beauty. If Olive Grove is your favorite, you likely enjoy classic designs with a cozy, natural feel. Your cards feel meaningful and heartfelt, and you craft with care, patience, and a deep appreciation for nature-inspired beauty.
7. Sandy Blush - The Soft-Spoken Romantic
When it comes to crafting (and maybe in life too), you prefer to lead with empathy and emotion. Sandy Blush lovers are gentle, thoughtful, and drawn to meaningful connections. Your projects often feel sentimental and personal, perfect for celebrating love, friendship, and life’s quiet, beautiful moments.
8. Pink Sand - The Modern Daydreamer
You love soft color palettes with a contemporary twist. If Pink Sand is your favorite, you’re creative, open-minded, and incredibly stylish. You enjoy experimenting within a cohesive aesthetic, and your projects always feel current, calming, and effortlessly put together.
9. Sagestone - The Problem-Solver
You thrive on balance and flexibility. Sagestone fans are practical, dependable, and great at making things work—especially when everything seems like it’s going sideways. You prefer neutral foundations that let you adapt, mix, and match with ease, making crafting feel stress-free and enjoyable.
10. Peachy Glow - The Encouraging Bestie
If Peachy Glow speaks to you, you’re friendly, welcoming, and love making others feel included. Your crafting style is approachable and uplifting, and your cards often feel like a warm hug. You enjoy sharing creativity and believe crafting is better when it’s shared with others, whether they are crafters or not.
11. Misty Sage - The Mindful Crafter
You craft to relax, reset, and recharge. Misty Sage cardstock lovers value calm, clarity, and intentional creativity. You’re drawn to clean designs and soothing palettes, and your projects often reflect a peaceful, thoughtful approach to both crafting and life.
12. Glacier Iris - The Creative Explorer
You’re curious, imaginative, and always open to trying something new. If Glacier Iris is your color, you enjoy stepping slightly outside the norm and experimenting with unexpected combinations and using different elements in your projects. Your crafting style is expressive yet refined, and you’re not afraid to let anyone know it.
13. Shattered Shell - The Minimalist
You’re the type of crafter who believes simplicity is powerful. You adore the idea of subtlety and minimalism. Shattered Shell fans are detail-oriented, elegant, and drawn to designs that feel light and timeless. You let texture, space, and thoughtful choices shine, creating projects that feel calm, sophisticated, and endlessly versatile.
Craft with Confidence Using Cardstock Colors That Inspire You
Finding your signature shade isn’t about the rules of color theory or something similar to it, it’s about creative freedom. Altenew’s newest cardstock colors are thoughtfully curated to help every crafter, at every skill level, to create with confidence and joy.
Now, it’s time to go ahead and embrace the shades that feel like you, but don’t be afraid to venture out of your comfort zone and explore with new shades that inspire you, as well.
So tell us, did you resonate with any of these color personalities? If not, Altenew has a wide array of cardstock colors, along with metallic, glitter, and even patterned paper to satisfy any type of crafter. Share your color personality with us!
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