Hello everyone and welcome to the Path of
Positivity Challenge Blog! It is the first Monday of the month and time for our new challenge to begin.
We continue now with our year long study of colour. Every challenge we
have in 2018 will be dedicated to the theme of colour. Each month we
will focus on a particular individual colour grouping (blue, red,
yellow, etc.) or on a specific colour collection (pastels, metallics,
etc.). Since colour is so important to our everyday lives, we thought this would be an interesting Path to explore.
In January, I presented a brief essay on how we are affected by colour, its impact on us, the symbolism of it, and the psychological effect it has on our everyday lives. If you are new to this series and would like to review this essay, or you would simply just like to refresh yourself on its details, you can find it by clicking
HERE and scrolling down to the Title, "
Theme Ideas for 2018".
Right now, it is time to get on with the details of our newest challenge. This time around, for
Challenge #56, the
optional theme* is
"SHADES OF RED".
Here is what you need to know...
The Basics
While you can find out
ALL the information you need to know in order to participate in the challenge by checking out the '
Challenge Details' tab at the top of the page (or by clicking
HERE), here is a refresher of the basics.
- ALL entries must be positive, inspirational, motivational or encouraging in some nature.
- *Each month there will also be an OPTIONAL theme to follow. Participants must follow the optional theme in order to win the prize for Most Inspirational. If you choose to follow the theme, please follow the instructions below to ensure that you are considered for this prize.
- ALL entries that abide by the general rules of the challenge, will be eligible to receive the Random Prize.
- For both prizes, you can make any sort of project you'd like (i.e.,
scrapbooking page, card, tag, mixed media, digital, etc.). In fact, you
don't have to create a project at all. You may just have something to
say that is motivational or encouraging in some way, or a written
passage that expounds on the nature of the theme. Project, written
passage or both! It is completely up to you.
Now that the basics are out of the way, how about we get on with the details for Challenge #56.
Challenge #56
Optional Theme: SHADES OF RED
What kinds of thoughts and feelings do you think of when you think about
the colour red? According to research, red happens to be one of the most complicated colours, as the mood conveyed shifts greatly depending on whether you lighten it or darken it.
Red is the colour of the heart, blood, and also fire. This contributes to the reasoning behind why the different shades of red evoke feelings of love, passion, vigour, desire and longing in some individuals. Red 'heats' the blood and 'stirs' our various passions. It has been know to increase our physical energy levels, raise our heart rate and blood pressure and also trigger the release of adrenalin into our system.
The colour red
is also associated with the idea of strength, courage, bravery, determination and willpower. It stimulates our senses, propelling us to move and to take action. Red's association with these specific traits is often reflected in the world around. It is one of the reasons why so
many flags have the colour red in them. It is also the reason behind the
traditional red power tie and
the red carpet for important dignitaries, other VIPs and even celebrities.
For some people though, red has been known to arouse feelings of
stress, anger, malice and aggression. Being surrounded by too much red can be known to stir these more negative aspects of the colour; so, it is important to be cautious about its potential effects when deciding on certain colour palettes for your surroundings.
As red is an extremely discernable colour, it focuses
attention swiftly, prompting people to make rapid decisions. This is one
of the reasons that fire trucks are usually
painted red. It is also the reason why stop signs and stop lights use
the colour red, and why emergency lights are this colour as well. In certain circumstances, when
one sees red they are alerted to the fact there is a need to watch for
danger.
This challenge, our focus is on different
SHADES OF RED. We want to see a project that is at least 51% of the overall colour
scheme. Your project doesn't need to be completely monochromatic so a
spattering of other colours
is fine. Just be sure that if you would like a chance to win the prize
for the
Most Inspirational Creation, over half of the colours in your project must be in the RED spectrum!
The shades of red can be in the colours you choose to fill in your
images with, and/or they can be in your choices of papers and
embellishments. Just make sure that the majority of your project focuses
on the varying shades of the red family of colours. We can't wait to
see how
you explore the theme in your designs!
If you do follow the optional theme, be sure to add FT after your
name so that we include you in the draw for the prize for Most
Inspirational. While it isn't mandatory, we'd also love to
find out how this month's colour makes you feel, if you'd like to share
that with us.
What kinds of feelings does the colour
RED personally evoke in you? You can write a sentence or two in the body of your post, write a sentence at the bottom of your post
next to the link up for this challenge, or simply leave a comment on this post if you'd like.
Remember,
in order to be considered eligible for this month's prizes, ALL creations must be
positive, inspirational, motivational or encouraging in some nature. You don't need to follow the optional theme if you simply want to have a
chance at the Random Draw prize of a $15 gift certificate from
Ike's Art, one of our guest sponsors this month. You only need to follow
the theme
if you want a chance to win an additional sponsored prize of three (3) images from
Pattie's Creations, the second of our guest sponsors this
month, for the project chosen as Most Inspiring.
Talking of our guest sponsors...
This month we have two returning sponsors! It is
time to refresh ourselves with the details of these wonderful companies.
Hi there – I am Ike……a nickname that I
got hooked with many years ago due to my surname, and in my profession
at that time, …… they just loved to give nicknames ☺.
I live in Greece and have a passion for kitties ☺
I
am a complete nutter or should I say I’m ‘zany’ hahaha. I have a very
strange/sick sense of humour and I must admit I spend a lot of time
talking to myself. !! Well, I get more sense out of me.! I reckon in a
few years I shall be known as the “crazy cat lady” ☺
I am an
artist and have a strange mind when it comes to creating my art. I
either go completely true to life… right down to the last hair… or I go
totally surreal. I have a passion for all things horror/Gothic etc.
I’ve always loved horror films and books and I guess that’s why it
creeps into my stuff ! Had I been a bit younger I swear I would have
been a Goth……luuuuuv it. Next time around I am gonna be a witch or a
cat ☺I started my Blog 5 years ago and although I love crafting, my real
passion is drawing, and now I just love making digital images.
Below you will see the awesome images that team members used for their
projects for the beginning of this challenge.
Clicking on the watermarked images will take you to their location
within the Ike's Art store...
Xmas Poinsettia
Little Miss Innocence - Not!
I am an Internet Technology Professional and an Artist. I always dreamed
of being an artist, but I found out quickly that I needed another field
to support my family so I pursued a Degree in Information Technology. I
love to use Adobe Photoshop and Fireworks to enhance my work. I just
recently started selling my very own digital images and I am so excited
to be here sponsoring this Challenge.
I created a character
called Pattieboop and her cat named Allie. I have had so much fun coming
up with different images so I also created a site to sell them. You can
go to my store to find out more about Pattieboop & Allie. I know
you will just love them when you see them.
Etsy Store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/pattiescreations
Challenge Blog: http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.ca/
Check out the wonderful images the team worked with for their projects for
the beginning of this challenge. Clicking on the watermarked images will take you to their location
within the
Pattie's Creations store.
Hearts with Bow
Watering Can With Cosmos Flowers
Strawberry Love Heart
We are fortunate and blessed to have the chance to work with all these
awesome items for the start of this challenge. Thanks so
much to our fabulous sponsors. Be sure to come back at the midway when
you'll get to see more beautiful projects created with items from these wonderful companies.
Now check out what my amazing design team came up with to inspire you.
Clicking on each team member's name will take you to their blog where
you can check out the details for their inspirational creations...
My amazing design team never
disappoints! They each have their own unique styles and ideas. As
always I am blown away by the
quality of their projects! Each of these projects has showcased the
various shades of the colour '
red' splendidly and I hope we have
inspired
you. Be sure to go and visit each of them so you can see how their
project further connects to the theme.
So
what are you waiting for? Create a project and/or post that is
positive, inspirational, motivational or encouraging in some nature and join our link up. If you've opted to follow the theme of '
shades of red' for the chance to win the Most Inspirational prize,
make sure that you add FT after your name so you can be included in the running for the prize. Remember, we'd also love to find out just how the colour
red affects you, so be sure to lets us know if you can, somewhere in your post or come over and leave a comment. Easy, peasy!
If
you have some time, please visit other people participating throughout
the month. I've included the summary of the challenge details below. If
you are new to this unique challenge, you can find out the impetus
behind why I started it under the '
Introductions' tab and all the details you need to know in order to participate, in the '
Challenge Details' tab (both tabs located at the top of the blog).
I hope to see you back next Monday when voting
will start on the
Top Picks for Challenge #55. Hopefully, I will also have the chance to post the winner announcement for #54 sometime in the next week as well.
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE ON COLOUR...
If you need some motivation to get you started, I've provided a quote
for you, which you can find below.
Please be sure to click on it to bring it up into the lightbox in its proper size before saving it.
Credit Notes For This Creation:
© 2018, Lisa L. Décosse.
PUO. However, you are allowed to use the
sentiment on handmade projects that you intend to sell on a small scale
basis provided credit is given. You also need to
include a credit note
and a link to this blog or my personal blog, Decosse's Dynamite Doodles, should you use any of my images in your
creations and post them on your blog. Please be sure to familiarize
yourself with my full terms of use found in the 'Download
Instructions & T.O.U.' tab at the top
of this page.
Of important note: Please do not share my
images with family, friends, etc. Additionally, do not post any images
to file sharing services like Box®, 4-Shared®, etc. Instead, please
direct people to my blog(s) so they can grab the image for themselves. If
you would like to post a watermarked version of the image, please
contact me to obtain one.
Click on the font names to take you to a purchase or download location. The first font listed was purchased as part of a limited time bundle with extended licensing. The second font listed was free and may be used for commercial purposes. It is my
understanding, that I am within my rights to use these fonts
in
my creations and offer them to others for free or for sale. Always
check to make sure the terms haven't changed before using the font on
something you sell.
You will notice that the sentiment may appear huge depending on what
software program you download it into. You can always reduce the size
without distorting the overall look.
Additional Elements
I have also used a banner image created by
TWB Supply co via
Craftbundles. As I obtained it under the previous licensing (prior to Feb. 1st, 2018), it may be used for commercial purposes.
CHALLENGE DETAILS SUMMARY
Whether
you are new and need to familiarize yourself with all the details, or a
returning participant and just need to refresh yourself, you can
always find out everything
you need to know in order to enter this challenge in the
'Challenge Details' tab at the top of the page. I've provided a quick
summary below. Please note that dates and times listed below are for
this particular challenge only:
- Each Path of Positivity challenge will remain open for approx. a full
month. Entries for this challenge will be accepted from February 5th to March 4th, 2018.
- Add your inspirational project or post using the link up below. You will be able to submit your entry until 11:59 p.m. on March 4th.
- If you have chosen to follow the optional theme, you will need to add 'FT' after you name so we know
which creations to add to the draw for the sponsor's prize for Most
Inspirational. While it isn't mandatory, we'd also love to find out
how this month's colour makes you feel, if you'd like to share that with
us. What kinds of feelings does the colour RED personally evoke in you? You can write a sentence or two in the body of your post, write a sentence at the bottom of your post
next to the link up for this challenge, or simply leave a comment on this post if you'd like.
- Don't forget to come back throughout the month and visit others that have participated.
- You can link up a total of three (3) creations.
- Voting for this challenge will begin once the top picks have been
determined. There will be a separate post detailing those picks. You
will then have the opportunity
to vote on the creation or post that you have found to be the most
inspirational of the chosen picks.
- For Challenge #56, prizes will be the following:
- Three (3) images from Pattie's Creations, one of our guest sponsors this
month, for the post or project that the team deems most inspiring of the bunch.
- A $15 gift certificate from Ike's Art, the second of our guest sponsors this
month, for a person chosen in a random draw based on all entrants.
- One digital image from Creative Bug Digital SnapShots for each person chosen as a DT Delight.
If you ever have any questions be sure to
EMAIL ME or just leave me a comment.
We look forward to seeing you participate!
If you have any problems linking up, please be sure to let me know by leaving a comment
on this post.
Challenge #56--Optional Theme: SHADES OF RED
This is the place to link up something that you have created during the
month that you consider
positive, inspirational, motivational or encouraging in some nature. You will be able to submit entries to this collection up until
March 4th at 11:59 pm.
Be sure to add FT after your name if you followed the optional theme. Please see above for all the rules and details. If you would like to be a Guest Designer in a future challenge, please add the letters GDT after your name.
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Oleson, Jacob. (2017). Red Color Meaning – The Color Red. Available: https://www.color-meanings.com/red-color-meaning-the-color-red/. Last accessed 4th Feb 2018.
Author Unknown.. (2002). Color Wheel Pro - See Color Theory in Action. Available: http://www.color-wheel-pro.com/color-meaning.html. Last accessed 4th Feb 2018.
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