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Mar201116

Today is jam-packed full of “pretty” and creativity! First up, we have a guest / vendor post and giveaway from Vintage U Creations. And don’t miss the color-inspiration discussion at the end of this post!

Looking for some goodies to add to your prop collection? Here they are! Vintage U Creations is your one stop shop for photography needs! From vintage inspired headbands, to camera necklaces, actions, tutorials and more you won’t be disappointed while browsing through this site. This darling little shop was started by Shannon, a fellow photographer herself. She wanted to add some fun to her sessions with some cute headbands, they were a big hit!

Each piece is hand crafted and made with love. The headbands are SUPER stretchy, so instead of buying the same headband in different sizes, you can save you money and get a variety with one headband and use it for a newborn and adult!

Every headband is different, each one has it’s only style so it fits the needs of every customer.

That’s not all Vintage U Creations offers… Want to be the envy of all your photographer friends? Then you need to pick up one of these “Vintage Camera Necklaces” with your choice of center gem in red, purple, soft pink, and clear.

We love these necklaces SO much that one lucky reader is going to win their very own camera necklace with choice of center gem!

So what do you need to do to win?? Head over to the Vintage U Creations shop at vintageucreations.bigcartel.com and comment here which piece in the shop is your favorite.

Then for a second chance to win “like” Vintage U Creations on Facebook – tell them that Paperie Boutique sent you – and then come back here and let us know you did so.

Each entry requires its own separate comment. (In simple terms: If you want TWO chances to win, you have to do both things listed above, and then make two separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, March 18th. You can enter up to two times total. Post that you have met both requirements in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post twice – one entry each for the options listed above. (PLEASE NOTE: Comments are held for moderation and may not appear immediately. Please be patient! They will show up eventually.)

You have two chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win!

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 24-72 hours of contest’s end to claim their prize.

Good Luck!!

Thanks to Vintage U Creations for stopping back by with another incredible giveaway for Paperie readers!

One of the hardest parts about deciding what ‘branding’ look you are going for is picking out a color scheme.

I recently ran across a site colorschemedesigner.com that will help you do just that with ease.

First you select a color from the color wheel and then it will show you similar coordinating colors.

Here I’ve selected another color from the wheel, and clicked the compliment tab – it will add in additional color families that go together well.

You can also view your color schemes (another complimenting set shown above) how they would look together on a webpage – in both light and dark combinations.

Web page demos are also offered in light (and dark) when more than one color group is selected. You just have to play around with all the dials and have fun!

The Colors Palette Generator allows you to upload any image and view a color palette based on the image’s primary colors. I uploaded one of my recent photos as an example. It even gives you the hex # to duplicate colors in web designs.

Similar color generators of note:
1. kuler.adobe.com
2. colorhunter.com
3. colorcombos.com

These color sites would work great in conjunction with “inspiration boards” on Pinterest to design an entire brand and web presence around the things (and colors schemes) you love!

Quick reminder – you have until 11:59 p.m. EDT tonight to win a maternity session ensemble from TAoPaN.

P.S. If you are interested in advertising with Paperie Boutique, please contact todd @ this domain. If you are a photographer and are interested in having your packaging featured – or are a vendor and are interested in having your business packaging, marketing ideas, or photography-related products featured – please contact robyn @ this domain to be added to the posting schedule.

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41 Responses to “in living color”

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BethP on March 16th, 2011

I liked and commented on Vintage U’s FB page!
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BethP on March 16th, 2011

I adore the “Molly” flower. Beautiful!
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C_Elizabth on March 16th, 2011

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the vintage delight headband!
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C_Elizabth on March 16th, 2011

I liked them and told them you sent me!
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paveiphotos on March 16th, 2011

The vintage delight headband is beautiful!
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paveiphotos on March 16th, 2011

I am a fan on fb!
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J.Briggs on March 16th, 2011

I Love the vintage delight headband!
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J.Briggs on March 16th, 2011

Liked on facebook and commented that you sent me
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Erika on March 16th, 2011

I love the vintage delight headband but all of them are beautiful! Thanks!
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Erika on March 16th, 2011

Left a comment on fb:)
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pena_lam_photo on March 16th, 2011

I love the vintage plum headband! The color is amazing!
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pena_lam_photo on March 16th, 2011

I am a fan and commented on Vintage U’s FB page!
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Nicole Voth on March 17th, 2011

Love the vintage plum headband!
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Nicole Voth on March 17th, 2011

I Vintage U Creations on Facebook!
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Judith I on March 17th, 2011

Ohh I love the Vintage Plum headband. I think I would have to have that and/or the starter kit. Oh they are so cute.
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Judith I on March 17th, 2011

I am already a fan on FB
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christina on March 17th, 2011

the camera necklace is sooooo cute!
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Dana L on March 17th, 2011

I would like to have the newborn step by step editing tutorial.
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smithsm05 on March 17th, 2011

That vintage plum headband is so fantastic! I’d use it on babies AND I’d wear it myself!
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Tabitha (Tabitha Rhea Photography) on March 17th, 2011

oh – they’re so beautiful! If I had to pick just one, I’d say it’s the vintage delight, it’s lovely! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Dana G on March 17th, 2011

Tough to select my favorite vintage camera necklace…I think the purple gem gives the impression into looking into a lens; therefore, the purple gem would be my first choice.
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Marianna- star girl jewelry & lampwork glass beads on March 17th, 2011

I’m a fan on FB!
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Marianna- star girl jewelry & lampwork glass beads on March 17th, 2011

My favorite is the camera necklaces! Love them!
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raphotographs on March 17th, 2011

The Vintage Camera Necklace w/ clear gem would be my pick, it’s so pretty! Thanks!
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Brooke on March 17th, 2011

my favourite is definately the vintage camera necklace!…LOVE IT!
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Carolina on March 17th, 2011

I just adore the vintage camera necklace. It’s perfect!!!
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Carolina on March 17th, 2011

I just became a FB fan!
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Lori on March 17th, 2011

I love the vintage plum
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Dana L on March 17th, 2011

I liked Vintage U Creations on facebook!

(dana laymon)
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sandy on March 17th, 2011

I know just the person I’d like to gift one of the vintage camera necklaces–my daughter who’s just invested in her first “good” camera! Hope we win one!!
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sandy on March 17th, 2011

I LIKE Vintage U Creations! Thanks for sending me to a new site. All the featured products are so cute and so artistic.
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karak on March 18th, 2011

The camera necklace is so great… I also like the Molly headband!
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karak on March 18th, 2011

I”m a facebook fan – love your stuff!
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emma on March 18th, 2011

I love the OOAK “Sherbert Beanie”
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emma on March 18th, 2011

I “liked” Vintage U Creations on facebook.
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Michelle Hires on March 18th, 2011

I’m a Vintage U liker already but left them some love and told them you sent me over!
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Michelle Hires on March 18th, 2011

The necklace is so precious but I also LOVE the Molly headband…adorable!
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Fallon Driver on March 18th, 2011

I liked Vintage U Creations on FB and I also posted on their wall.
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Fallon Driver on March 18th, 2011

I love the vintage camera necklace with the clear gem!
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robyn on March 19th, 2011

Contest closed at 11:59 p.m. Friday night – stay tuned for the winner soon!
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Conner on March 21st, 2011

love the necklace!