If you’ve been searching for a way to add cohesive, vintage-inspired colour to your projects, the Tim Holtz Idea-ology Palette Paper Collection is exactly what you’re looking for. I am so excited for this release and our stock arriving this last week.
This new for 2026 collection transforms the beloved patterns from Tim Holtz’s fabric lines into a super useful paper format, which for me personally is much more up my street.
What’s Inside the Collection?
Each release in the Palette series focuses on a specific colour spectrum, allowing you to build projects with a unified, soulful look. Currently available in Pink, Red, and Orange, these packs come in both 8x8 and 12x12 inch double-sided sheets.
- Palette Collection: Pink — A romantic, muted blend of blush and dusty rose. It features soft florals, classic checks, and nostalgic textures that are perfect for "delicate storytelling" and romantic journaling.
- Palette Collection: Red — Bold and aged, this set dives into brick, crimson, and rust tones. It pairs structured patterns with nostalgic collage imagery for more dramatic, vintage-soul projects.
- Palette Collection: Orange — Deeply nostalgic, this earthy collection channels autumn with pumpkin spice and soft cream tones. It includes botanical prints, travel snippets, and cozy ledger patterns.
Why These Papers Are So Awesome
- Double-Sided Design: Each pack contains 12 unique double-sided papers. This means you can flip and mix patterns for cardmaking, layering, or bookbinding without losing that signature Tim Holtz aesthetic.
- Aged Vibrancy: While rooted in "vaulted" designs, these papers feature retouched colours for a bit more vibrancy while keeping their weathered, historic feel.
- Perfect Weight: These aren't just for background filler; they are built for mixed-media magic. They hold up beautifully to stencilling, inking with Distress Inks, and layering with Palette Ephemera.
Creative Ways to Use Them
- Junk Journaling: Use the larger 12x12 sheets for covers and the 8x8 sheets for interior pockets and pull-outs.
- Layered Backgrounds: Sift through the Palette Ephemera pack (which includes over 130 pieces!) to build awesome, textured backgrounds on your paper panels.
- Themed Cardmaking: Create seasonal or Valentine-themed cards by pairing specific colour palettes with Tim Holtz stencils and mediums.
Whether you’re a long-time collector or a newcomer to the world of Idea-ology, these Palette papers are a "crafter’s dream come true" for creating cohesive, timeless art.
Watch out for another nine colourways coming throughout the year, next release March. It’s going to be a year full of colour.
Head on over to the website or pop in the shop and get yours now.
Lisa x