It's here - Pantone colour of the year for 2016 - and there are two! For the first time Pantone has selected two colours blended together, each a soft pastel - Rose Quartz pink and Serenity blue. According to its announcement the international color authority chose the two hues to represent society’s increasing acceptance of gender equality and fluidity. Whatever the reason we think they're really pretty! Can't wait to start designing with them. Read more on the Pantone website.

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GET the look 

There are plenty of ways to incorporate 2016s colours of rose quarts and serenity into your wedding, from actual rocks on your reception tables to pretty pink and blue bridesmaid dresses. Here are a few wedding stationery ideas from our current ranges - brought on trend for 2016 by simply selecting cherub and cornflower from i do it yourself's colour palette options... 

From the top: soft spot invitation, tiffany twirl invitation, fiesta invitation, tropical nights invitation,  fabulous flamingo invitation and paper crane invitation.

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FREE download

This months FREE download is now available from the i do it yourself website in our FREEBIE section. These cute DIY labels can be used for just about anything - favours, decorations, place settings, just get creative! In our version of 2016s hottest shades inspired by rose quartz and serenity.

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HAIR and beauty

The ombre hair trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down and when you've got this gorgeousness going on you can see why. So how about incorporating pantones 2016 colours to your hair!? Daring, yes, but very pretty you have to admit.