Boatlady Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Here we are in another month. Thank you all for the wonderful cards and coins in January it is a pretty impressive bunch of artwork. Time for a new theme for our ATC's. Well this month everyone thinks of Valentine's Day with hearts or President's Day with spring break but there is another event this month ---Mardi Gras. I did some research on the subject and this is what I found. The Truth About the Purple, Green, and Gold of Mardi Gras Apparently, most of New Orleans is wrong about the origin of Mardi Gras colors. Yes, they’re purple, green and gold. And in 1892, the Rex parade theme "Symbolism of Colors" gave meaning to these colors. Purple Represents Justice. Green Represents Faith. Gold Represents Power. There’s no denying that. If you really want to learn more: But let’s get back to the truth. Laborde verifies that the colors of Mardi Gras can be traced to the first Rex parade in 1872. He cites newspapers of the day that included a proclamation from the King of the Carnival deigning that balconies should be draped in purple, green and gold. Unfortunately, the King of Carnival never said why, and, apparently, reporters of the day failed to follow up on the omission. So we have a colorful conundrum on our hands. While doing research for his book, Laborde and his team took a step back and asked the question, “Why are there three colors for Mardi Gras – why not just one or two?” They came to the conclusion that the Rex founders believed “a king must have a kingdom and a kingdom must have a flag” –and because the United States, Great Britain and France had tricolors flags, so should the flag that flew over Carnival. Still, why purple, green and gold? The choice of a royal purple seemed obvious. Then, according to “heraldry,” you need both “metals” and “colors.” When it came to metals, gold also seemed obvious for a king. Then, also according to rules that determine coat of arms, there are only five acceptable color choices: Red, blue, purple, green and black. Laborde believes that the final choice came down to purple, gold and green or purple, gold and black. Again, green must have been the obvious pick. So what do you say when someone asks you what is the meaning of the colors? We recommend you say, “It’s complicated. Have another Bloody Mary.” This month our theme will be the official colors of Mardi Gras ----Purple, Green, and Gold 1. Create your ATC -card or coin with your interpretation of the theme. Your original ATC file should be 3.5 inches x 2.5 inches or 1050 pixels x 750 pixels (can be portrait or landscape orientation) at 300 pixels per inch. Be sure to sign and date your. Post your ATC to the gallery HERE , as well, to share with all of our members. The " trading coins" either 2", 2 1/2" or 3 1/2" circles. Angie was kind enough to make a template set and you can find the free link here. 2. Email the full resolution (300 dpi saved at high quality), flattened jpg version to me at Albin40A@yahoo.com . I find it best to email your copy immediately when you're finished that way you won't have me bugging you down the road with reminders and no one will miss out on your beautiful work! AT the end of the month after collecting everything I will send zip file to all of you. 3. For uploading to the gallery, save a copy of your ATC at 72 dpi jpeg, then upload. Have fun!!! I this the ATC gallery will be very colorful this month!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida granny Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 What a great theme! And I love the info you provided. I'm raising a toast to you and to Mardi Gras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsoarty Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Great theme, useful information as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in N.Z Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Such interesting reading and I love these colours together Here is my ATC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsoarty Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 And HERE is my first ATC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyscrapalot Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) Mardi Gras I see I forgot to sign and date my card. I will do it for the one I send to Debby! Edited February 7, 2020 by ladyscrapalot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsoarty Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 HERE is a second one from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dady Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Here's mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida granny Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Here's my first ATC for February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida granny Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Here's my second ATC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnBK Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Hi, everyone! It's been a long, long time since I posted anything and I've forgotten all the basics. I did post an ATC....incorrectly, but at least posted. Hopefully I can give you a link. http://scrapgirls.net/forum/gallery/image/185273-feb-atc-copy2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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