Some of the best photos, crafts, decor, you name it, come from the good use of color theory – whether or not the creator knows it! That’s why if you’re an artist of any kind, it pays to learn color theory.

I never took any courses for color theory in college (mainly because it’s not part of the curriculum for computer information systems), but I never fail to appreciate the emotions colors can evoke. That’s why I felt it was important for me to learn color theory. While I am not an expert, I hope you’ll bear with me as I learn all about it along side you.

If you have a love for color or just want to learn, come join the  Color Theory Craft Flickr group! As you can see from the photos below, color is just fun!

HAPPY EASTER! by flymissy on Flickr

pleated cab in greens by glasperlenwerk on Flickr

Golden Crickets by Crickets Creations Fringies & Scarves, on Flickr

Waterlilies Bracelet – Custom for Irene by Pavoreal, on Flickr

What are some of your favorite photos or projects that use color theory?

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I will admit, the things I usually want are extremely cost-prohibitive (like a Canon Xsi and a new PowerMac.) However, the following items on my list would be just as welcomed. After all, it is the thought that counts. (And honestly I don’t need gifts – time with friends and family is enough. Thanks mom for teaching me to appreciate the things that truly count. :) )

However, for those who feel compelled to purchase a gift for me, here is my list. All of these items can be found on Etsy shops.

Here’s a tip for anyone who hasn’t shopped on Etsy. If the item is sold, check out the sellers shop to see if they relisted the item. If it’s not relisted, just send the seller a convo to see if they can remake the item. I’m sure you’ll get a quick response!

Thanks to my friend, Danielle, I’ve developed a love affair with purses and clutches. (The shoe affair was already well established by my mom, but I have that under control…mostly.)

My husband used to keep Bath and Body Works in business with all the lovely liquid soaps he’d buy me for holidays and special occasions. I’ve since lost my attraction to them and replaced it with a good old bar of Ivory soap. (Can’t beat that for a fresh clean smell.) However, a gal needs a pretty bar of soap every now and then…and these are right up my alley.

We live in Georgia. Couple that with being self-employed and I don’t get much use out of the scarves I have. However, I see no reason why I shouldn’t continue to build my wardrobe of two scarves, do you? I am from an island, after all, and I do get cold easily. ;)

Have you seen my hair? I have a lot of it…and I do mean A LOT. That’s why I generally end up pulling it all together in a loosely gathered bun. However, if I owned one of these lovely fascinators or hair pins, I just might be more apt to wear it down. Or at least look extra smashing with it all swept up. Then Danielle could make my curls boing to her hearts content.

If you read my blog, you know I’m a techie. Aside from jewelry making, World of Warcraft is my vice. And I can never get enough of computer related items. Seriously…it’s time for a new laptop skin!

Here are a few other things I wouldn’t mind seeing in my stocking. (My ring size is 8 1/2, btw.)

Finally, if you haven’t checked out my Amazon wishlist (there’s a widget for it below), you should. I just added a ton of organizing books that I would love to read…like yesterday! But with it soon being Christmas and all, I’ve decided not to buy them until after the holiday has passed. This way, no one can complain that I always buy everything I want. :)

I hope with this I’ve given enough suggestions as to things I would love to have. Now if only others would make a list like this for me, my shopping would be so easy. Oh, you know who you are… ;)

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