Geometric Color Blocking

Geometric Color Blocking (or Splicing) is a trend in graphic design that incorporates geometric shapes, like triangles or hexagons, in bold color combinations. According to Bag’n-telle, there are four basic rules to color blocking:

• Three is the magic number.
• Keep colors in the same family (warm, cool, neutral). (As you’ll see, I flex this one quite a bit.)
• Be loud and proud.
• Keep it simple.

When choosing your colors, a color wheel can be very helpful. Start by choosing the main color you would like to use. Then, use one of the following color schemes to help you choose the other two colors. Remember, you can adjust the tint/shade of the color using your Color Picker tool.

The dominant color in my photos was the yellow of the bag. When looking at the color wheel, I noticed that the purples were also on the bag, but the blue/greens and red/violets were not. From there, I decided on a complementary color scheme with yellow, violet, and a shade of violet.

From there, I colored various ScrapSimple Paper Templates and Pocket Life Cards to match. Give Geometric Color Blocking a try, and when you do, be sure to upload your finished layout to the Scrap Girls Gallery so we can admire your work!

Tutorial written by Monica Lebsack