Use the same idea above to stencil your own pattern paper. In fact, you will probably want to do this first so that you can practice the technique before you ruin one of your album pages. The only basic tool you will need is an X-Acto craft knife. You can cut your stencil from the top of a stationary box, a plastic milk carton, or the sticker liner paper. Red, blue and yellow are the three primary colors.
Complimentary colors face each other on the wheel.
Side by side, they make the other color seem more intense. In their purest form, complimentary colors are vibrant and energizing. They are powerful and yet calming. The vibrant color will overpower the pastel if they are used in equal proportion. Vibrant accents create a nice balance.