All of us here at BlueCotton.com would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving holiday! Take this time to be thankful for your family, friends, freedoms, and comforts that we all enjoy.
Due to the long holiday weekend, there will be no Design of the Week for November 28th.
Congratulations to Mikeuel Peterson for being our Design of the Week winner!
Mikeuel used one of our many design ideas as a starting point and customized the indivdual elements to his liking. He replaced the existing text and colors with own and the result is a professional looking design made with minimal effort. For more information regarding our pre-constructed design ideas, check out this article.
For his efforts, Brian will be receiving a special coupon code for a discount on his next purchase from BlueCotton.com!
As if worrying whether you spell all the names correctly isn’t enough to think about, the color t-shirt you choose is just as important. The t-shirt color you wear sends an impression to those around you about who you are. Okay, maybe these messages aren’t so straightforward–as in wearing a pink t-shirt means you really like cake–but messages are sent to others’ subconscious where they will unknowingly develop a judgment of you.
So now that I have your attention and got you contemplating what your off-black (yes, I consider this a color!) tee from high school is saying about you, let me offer a little insight.
WHITE: The staple of all t-shirt colors. It is a popular choice, be it for fashion or it’s economical factors (white shirts typically run a little cheaper than colored ones). White symbolizes purity, innocence, sterility and light. So if you’re in some deep trouble with a loved one, this may be the color you want to swing for a few days to soften them a bit. White is the choice for good guys. Also, white goes with everything, which is a plus. The down side? It is difficult to wear since it shows dirt so easily.
BLACK: Can you say mysterious? This color signifies a variety of things. It is often viewed as being modern, stylish and timeless. People often opt for black because of the slimming effects of the color. Fashion aside, the color symbolizes strength, authority, but also submission and evilness. It can be overpowering while giving the impression of aloofness.
RED: “Hey! Look at me!” Red is definitely attention getting. It attracts the eye and even effects the body by increasing a person’s heart rate. Unlike black, red does not offer a slimming effect and sometimes can make a person appear heavier. (So if you’re trying to lose a few you may want to avoid this color!) Red is intense and may not be the color you want to wear when confronting your boss about getting a raise or trying to negotiate with your professor to extend your term paper deadline.
BLUE: The Switzerland of colors–complete neutrality. Peaceful, trusting, cool, dependable, and caring. Blue has a universal appeal, and designers often fall back on this color when working with clients such as banks and large corporations to reinforce that the company is dependable and trustworthy (ahem…. BlueCotton…). This color tends to increase productivity and help people perform better. The hue of blue can also have a large impact; navy is loyal, aqua is hip, light blue is serene, electric is fun. [...]
Congratulations to Jeanne Micolucci for being our Design of the Week winner!
Jeanne makes use of solid, simple one-color shapes and fonts which gives her shirt design a very modern, minimalist appeal. This is a very popular design style for printed tees among well-known clothing stores.
For her efforts, Jeanne will be receiving a special coupon code for a discount on her next purchase from BlueCotton.com!
Congratulations to Melanie Garnett for being our Design of the Week winner!
Her design is the first embroidery design to receive this award! Using our large library of clip art images, Melanie used 8 unique images and combined them to create a humorous, yet convincing coat-of-arms. This is a fantastic use of clip art and the Design Studio’s extensive layout and layer controls!
For her efforts, Melanie will be receiving a special coupon code for a discount on her next purchase from BlueCotton.com!
Not until recent years has Halloween become somewhat of a big deal around the BlueCotton offices. In fact, I’m pretty sure no one showed up to work in costume until my first Halloween at the company three years ago. I was dressed in complete drag attire and was totally convincing–just ask Jim! Anyhow, since that day, things have never been the same at BlueCotton and with each passing year more and more of the BlueCotton crew arrives in costume. See for yourself and check out some photos from this year’s celebration!
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