December 6th, 2011
Ecru is the light beige color of unbleached linen.
I think saying “ecru” makes me sound smarter than “off-white” and ecru it just plain fun to say.
Yes, I know it’s been a while (Ok, 9 months! Sheez, I could have had a baby already — well, technically no, but you know what I mean!) since I’ve posted some color inspiration over here. My friend Katie, pointed this out to me and I thought about it and decided that posting a new combination for Christmas didn’t sound all that overwhelming anymore, so here you go!
I decorate my home in BRIGHT, FUN, HAPPY, FESTIVE colors for Christmas, so I thought I’d dress my boys in these colors this year. When we head to church on Christmas Day, they will be wearing these sweaters (two bigs, two littles) and these bow ties. Now, I’m on the hunt for a little dress that coordinates, so we can take a kid Christmas photo in front of the tree!
I’ll create a scrapbook layout with these photos after Christmas.
I’d LOVE to see what you do with this color combination.
You can post your creations HERE.
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March 2nd, 2011
card set. felt boxes. nike.
So, this post represents the third iteration of my of-late neglected i LOVE color blog.
I have not neglected this blog because I no longer love color.
I have (as you may know) been learning to be well again and I have let many things–including lots of personal projects and expectations–go. I think I’m ready to pick this project back up, but I’ll do it in a new way and at a new pace that is far more realistic for my life right now.
Here’s how this will work:
I’ll be inspired by color.
I’ll create a page.
I’ll share the color and the page with you.
If you feel inspired by the color too, you are welcome to post something you create in my i LOVE color Flickr gallery.
There aren’t any incentives outside the delight that comes from doing something you love.
I promise not to keep any kind of schedule here.
This way we can just play and have fun as we have time and the inclination to do so.
Have FUN with this combination, I did!
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July 29th, 2010
This weeks winner is Cathy S2. Please email me (allison@stacyjulian.com) and let me know what your address is so we can send you some FREE Core’dinations cardstock!
We are having some website problems, so I can’t post a picture of the winner. Click here to see it on Flickr.
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July 23rd, 2010
We always think we’ll remember.
But we won’t — at least not in full color and vivid detail.
We can however, tell stories that will bring to mind some of our memories, faded.
Image source: zarahome.com
Challenge: Use these faded shades of summer to tell a story from your childhood.
Even Better: Draw a connection between this yesterday and today.
Use this combination to create a layout and post it in the I Love Color Flickr gallery by Thursday, July 29th at noon (pacific time) to make yourself eligible for FREE Core’dinations cardstock.
Tags: comfortable, faded, muted, summer
Posted in blue, green, orange, red | 5 Comments »
July 23rd, 2010
This weeks winner is Jennifer Larsen. Please email me (allison@stacyjulian.com) and let me know what your address is so we can send you some FREE Core’dinations cardstock!
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July 9th, 2010
These soft, cooler summer hues that remind me of early-morning walks.
Image source: anthropologie.com
Challenge: Combine a nature photo(s) with snapsnots of your family.
Even Better: Journal an “unrelated” story about being outside with the ones you love. In other words, your story doesn’t have to match your photos!
I’ll be traveling next week, so … use this combination to create a layout and post it in the I Love Color Flickr gallery by Thursday, July 29th at noon (pacific time) to make yourself eligible for FREE Core’dinations cardstock.
Tags: breezy, earth tones, muted, summer
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July 9th, 2010
This weeks winner is “goldnuggt’s” aka Carol… I already have your address because you won week #4! Good job! Watch your mail for some Core’dinations cardstock!
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July 2nd, 2010
In my opinion, the only thing better than a rich, chewy brownie is a slice of fresh cherry or berry pie in the summer.
I love to find color inspiration in beautiful food, don’t you?
Challenge: Use these colors to scrapbook something “delicious,” whether or not your subject is actually edible will be up to you!
Even better: Add just a touch of blue (especially if you reside in the good ‘ole USA)
Post a layout in the I Love Color Flickr gallery by next Thursday, July 8th by 6:00 pm (pacific time) to make yourself eligible for FREE Core’dinations cardstock. Winners are announced on Thursday night each week.
Tags: holiday
Posted in brown, red, white | 4 Comments »
June 17th, 2010
This weeks winner is “wife2F3’s”… I wish I knew her real name! Please email me (allison@stacyjulian.com) and let me know who you are and what your address is so we can send you some FREE Core’dinations cardstock!
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June 11th, 2010
Nothing says it’s going to be O.K., like a bouquet.
Fresh flowers lift my spirit and freshen my outlook. When I’m feeling low, I buy myself flowers (learned that trick a long time ago) and find that just walking by and soaking in the color is healing.
image source: marthastewart.com
Challenge: Study the colors in this bouquet and use them on a layout along with words that will lift someone’s spirit in a time of need.
Even Better: Incorporate flower embellishments on your page.
Use this combination to create a layout and post it in the I Love Color Flickr gallery by next Thursday, June 17th by noon (pacific time) to make yourself eligible for FREE Core’dinations cardstock.
Tags: flowers, happy, soft, spring
Posted in green, orange, white, yellow | 1 Comment »
Color combinations are lovingly collected & beautifully shared with the help of Dani Frederick & Allison Barnes. Thanks girls!
