MariJ Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 This week we've been exploring Pantone's Color of the Year "Marsala" for inspiration. Since I'm not familiar with the Pantone Color Institute, I went over to their website to read more about it and why it was chosen. I found that, "A naturally robust and earthy red wine, Marsala enriches our minds, bodies and souls, exuding confidence and stability. Marsala is a subtly seductive shade, one that draws us in to its embracing warmth." Intrigued? Me too… Exploring more I found these delightful descriptions: "Dramatic and… grounding, the rich and full-bodied red-brown Marsala brings color warmth" "grounding red-brown roots" "sophisticated, natural earthiness" "elegant, grounded statement color" "earthy shade with a bit of sophistication, texture is the story" Pantone Color of the Year 2015 Now I was really interested and started thinking about Nature and the great outdoors and how grounding and warm the earth can be. I thought of the many times I've been outside and could feel the energy of my surroundings and how color, texture and "earthy, yet sophistication" can be found all over our environments. So for today I challenge you to scrap a place where you felt/feel grounded. It could be a vacation photo, a tree or even your own backyard, as long as it's a place where you feel the warm embrace and energy of nature. You can even include a bit of "marsala" on your page if you'd like! Please post your layout in the Thursday Challenge Gallery for all of us to see! Here's my layout: Marsala Grounded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida granny Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Here's my layout. I did manage to get a little Marsala into the page, too. Thanks for a fun challenge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnBK Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Well, I should certainly be able to find a photo or two to fit this challenge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westina Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Your challenge goes so well with the new SS Club Marilyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsoarty Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I'll do a layout. And just s you know Pantone colors are used internationally. Each Pantone number gets used if for I stance I am an interior decorator who needs curtains made in China, or Italy, I let them know the Pantone color so there is no mistake in my merchandise. Also in printing, when artwork goes to a printer for say labels, the GRaphic Designer lets the printer know which Pantone colors to use. It's a smart system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatlady Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 This is a great challenge Marilyn... I love what is being done by all the digi-scrappes. Here is my "grounded on the water" page. Andrea when my hubby worked a short time for a plastics manufacturer who made bottles for Avon, Vanderbuilt and Mary Kay to name a few, they used the system to make sure all the plastic bottles were the right color. Interesting system for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsoarty Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Did a twofer. Grounded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Your challenge goes so well with the new SS Club Marilyn! That's true, thanks Tina! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 I'll do a layout. And just s you know Pantone colors are used internationally. Each Pantone number gets used if for I stance I am an interior decorator who needs curtains made in China, or Italy, I let them know the Pantone color so there is no mistake in my merchandise. Also in printing, when artwork goes to a printer for say labels, the GRaphic Designer lets the printer know which Pantone colors to use. It's a smart system This is a great challenge Marilyn... I love what is being done by all the digi-scrappes. Here is my "grounded on the water" page. Andrea when my hubby worked a short time for a plastics manufacturer who made bottles for Avon, Vanderbuilt and Mary Kay to name a few, they used the system to make sure all the plastic bottles were the right color. Interesting system for sure. Very interesting Andrea, I didn't know this - thanks! You too Debby - very cool! Lots of interesting info, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jode2771 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 OK, 3 attempts in and I have decided Marsala and I do not like each other. I want to like it but I just don't. Here is my version of what grounds me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetC Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Cooked supper, came back and settled in for a nice long scrap session. Wish I could quit obsessing, stick a fork in it (dinner still on my mind) and call it done - lol. Yeah, that's gonna happen. Here's Grounded in the Wilderness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemarythyme Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 No Marsala but this is what grounds me whenever I visit home. http://scrapgirls.net/forum/gallery/image/155679-home/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Thanks for a great challenge, Marilyn. Here's my page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 I am loving everyone's layouts - they are all so grounding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie-Christine Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Grounded Great challenge Marilyn. Txs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapgran Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Here is my layout Grounded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiza126 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Sorry....I got distracted when I saw "wine" Great challenge Marilyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Sorry....I got distracted when I saw "wine" Great challenge Marilyn! Hee-hee, you made me giggle and thanks Theresa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momvetkat Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I have heard better late than never! Here is Grounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 I have heard better late than never! Here is Grounded. .... and never is a layout late - always happy to see them, Kathy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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