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Keep Calm & Carry On print - what colour?

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treacletart · 28/02/2009 10:14

My talented husband is making some gorgeous Keep Calm & Carry On prints to sell on ebay - We're trying to choose colours. What would you go for?

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MrsTittleMouse · 28/02/2009 10:20

The original red - for a retro look.
If I wanted another colour then I'd choose another print - maybe that's just me!

MrsMuddle · 28/02/2009 11:33

I would go for a nice sage green. I'd love one. What size will they be?

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treacletart · 28/02/2009 11:36

Think we'll have to do a classic red for sure. We've done a nice vintage green - reminiscent of 1930's enamel kitchenware. Thinking of maybe a pink or a blue but don't know what shades people would be after -powder,hot,cornflower,egg etc.. We could pretty much print them to order, but trying to get a handle on which would have the greatest demand..

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treacletart · 28/02/2009 11:38

50 x 70cm to fit a standard frame. And maybe a 30x 40 cm one too.

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Hassled · 28/02/2009 11:38

Are you sure they're not trademarked? Can a slogan be trademarked? I know they're sold by the War Museum or somesuch.

Hassled · 28/02/2009 11:39

I think I mean copyrighted.

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treacletart · 28/02/2009 11:42

Well as far as I can work out they would be crown copyrighted but I'm assuming HMSO aren't prosecuting anyone - they're quite a few versions available.

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Jux · 28/02/2009 11:57

According to psychologists, colours have different effects on moods. I can't remember them all, but red is passion/anger etc, yellow stimulates the intellect, and I can't remember the rest. There must be a colour that subconsciously stimulates calmness in the brain, though. Or one that gives you grit and determination? (steel grey perhaps)

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treacletart · 28/02/2009 18:48

An interesting take Jux! Maybe the classic red might be more appropriate for "Panic and Give Up"! Guess though I was thinking more of what colour would look nice in your kitchen? ....

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MrsTittleMouse · 28/02/2009 20:42

Green is calm - hence the green room where performers go to relax.

Jux · 01/03/2009 18:47

Of course MrsTittleMouse! And I used to be a stage manager!

Jojay · 01/03/2009 19:02

A pale blue is a must - loads of people use that shade in their homes.

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treacletart · 19/03/2009 09:44

Mrs Muddle I've finally got round to listing a beautiful green one on ebay - let me know if your interested and I'll give you a special discount!

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treacletart · 19/03/2009 09:46

here 'tis

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missblythe · 19/03/2009 11:18

Treacle,

I'd love to buy one of these. If I CAT you and we set up another way of paying, we could do it without Ebay/Paypal, and avoid the fees.

Would that be okay?

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treacletart · 19/03/2009 14:31

Please do CAT away MissB! Don't worry Paypal is good for me, because it's so speedy, but I can still knock a little off for you...

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bronze · 21/03/2009 12:30

Not sure if its the corwn who would own the copyright but the guy who found them. they were never actually used during the war and he found 2 prints years later so it may be him.

this guy

I like the freak out one

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