Hello Yellow!

The warmth of the sun, as the Beach Boys sang, depicts the comfort that is given by the color yellow. Yellow is a color that is full of creativity and energy. This color is the one that is easiest to see, and some folks who are color blind may be able to see the color yellow. Yellow is happy, wise and joyful. Yellow is considered a color of high intellect.

The use of color in decor or design adds clarity to decision making, relief from stress, better concentration and a guard against lethargy during those cold, dark winter days. Yellows are popular in kitchens and bathrooms as they give light to those rooms and possible inspiration to the cooks using the kitchen. Yellow in an office adds an uplifting, cheerful appearance.

Yellow was one of the first colors used in cave painting because it was derived from clay. The color yellow is found in Egyptian tombs as they decided that the gods had bones made of gold, so they interpreted this into their tomb paintings. The Egyptian’s yellow paint was created from orpiment, which contains arsenic and of course, highly toxic. The women’s faces were depicted in gold or yellow.

Yellow is the color of gold, which makes it a rich and royal color.

The Chinese consider the color yellow to be their center and is associated with the Earth. The color yellow is also associated with the emperors of the Qing Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty. During the reign of Huangdi, who is regarded as the founder of the Chinese civilization, there were an enormous amount of inventing going on. He is considered the Yellow Emperor.

The Hindus wear yellow to celebrate spring.

France painted traitors yellow.

The United States painted taxicabs and school buses yellow in order for them to be visible. It is also the color of caution.

Yellow is the happiest color of the entire spectrum.

Since yellow is associated with health, warmth, optimism, and cheerfulness, it is no wonder that yellow finds its way into so many different designs and creations.

Yellow can be bright, sunshiny or it can be a sweet pastel. Yellow and red make orange and yellow and blue make green. Yellow goes with everything and can easily be worked into a design. It is a primary color and used to blend all sorts of new colors. Yellow is wonderful alone or with a contrasting color like purple or black.

These designers used yellow to make a solid statement or a soft whisper. Either way, the use of yellow in these designs will give the owner a sense of well-being.

asiansecrets

Batik Art Painting, 'Girl with Butterfly' by Taufik (75cm x 90cm)

Gingers-Garden

Glycerin Soap Yellow Daffodil Jonquil Flower in a gift box

Uniquelyhandmade

Retro Or Diner Look Yellow Gingham Like Check Tablecloth Fringe 53x70

shymouseecrafts

Tart Tangy Lemon Refreshing Coconut Scented Octagon Pillar Candle

TheOldBarnDoor

Purple and Yellow Iris on Blank Photo Note Card - Dawn of Change Flower Photography

SolanaKaiDesigns

Lace Agate and Metallic Gold Czech 6/0 Glass Seed Bead Necklace 18.5"

ResetarGlassArt

Amber Fused Glass Platter with Iridized Black Accents, 14 x 7 Inches

FairiesMarket

The Denim Handkerchief Quilt

Creationsbyfrannie

Moms Personalized Gift Keepsake and Remembrance

Covergirlbeads

Encased Lampwork Lentil Beads Handmade Glass Apricot Raku Silver Clear

bynani

A-Line Skirt -- White with Blue and Yellow Floral Print

evezbeadz

Yellow Jade Leopard Heart Black Hello Kitty Necklace

FrozenFairytale

Yellow satin fabric flower hair pin

bluemorningexpressions

Pink and Yellow Swirl Necklace and Earring Set Lampwork Beads

DesertCreations

Flowing Gold Wire Dangle Earrings with a yellow glass focal bead

Thefamilyjoolz

Vintage Recycled Goodwill Curls and Beads

specialtivity

Chenille stitch Green and Yellow tubular Hoop Earrings

zoomgraphik

Olivine Jade bracelet with pewter bead

ButterflyInTheAttic

Pair of Vintage Summer Fish Earrings

KevsKrafts

Heart Inside Heart Pendant Handcrafted from Poplar Wood

KatsAllThat

Lemon Jasper and Khaki Quartz 19 inch Chunky Necklace Set

Umeboshi

Lemon Meringue Dichroic Fused Glass Pendant with Bright Teal Accents

hollyknittercreations

Handmade Yellow and White Mini Cloth

carolesjackets

Sweatshirt jacket; yellow/daffodil design. Sizes 2X to 5X.

dianesdangles

Citrine Gemstone Nugget White Freshwater Pearl Bracelet, Yellow 8 Inch

ThaddeusRose

Tiger Eye Earrings With Crystals, Brass, Copper, Ear Wires, Handmade

jnldesigns

Yellow Flower Vintage White Filigree Ring

PrettyGonzo

Polymer Clay Flower Bracelet with Carnelian Gemstones and Seeds, Earthy, Multicolor Yellow, Brown, Green

artbysunfire

Greeting card for friendship any occasion 228

ShadowDogDesigns

Yellow Tangerine Czech Glass Handmade Earrings Swarovski Beaded Summer

Thesingingbeader

Dark yellow brown magnesite nugget earrings antique brass lever backs

craftsofthepast

Golden Nephrite Jade and Vivid Rose Quartz Gemstone Beaded Bracelet

ClicksbyKaren

Yellow Gingham: A pendant charm necklace

Sunny, fun and mentally stimulating, the use of yellow in all these designs are sure to add happiness to whomever owns them! You can see all of these great designers’ gift ideas for Mother’s Day on this blog post: http://bmebluprint.blogspot.com/2013/03/mothers-day-countdown-week-5.html

They have a lot more than yellow!

Enjoy!

Julie and Blu

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