Perhaps you’ve seen the plethora of “Keep Calm” posters circulating the internet? They seem to be especially popular on etsy and visual sharing sites like pinterest. Do you know the origin of these posters? Wikipedia explains:
Keep Calm and Carry On was a poster produced by the British government in 1939 during the beginning of the Second World War, intended to raise the morale of the British public under the threat of impending invasion. It was little known and never used. The poster was rediscovered in 2000 and has been re-issued by a number of private sector companies, and used as the decorative theme for a range of other products. There are only two known surviving examples of the poster outside of government archives
Once I learned the history behind this iconic poster, it made me really appreciate the message even more. It seems very British to me to “keep calm and carry on” in the face of turmoil. A good example for all of us! I’ve become quite enamored with this theme and have been collecting my own favorite interpretations of the “Keep Calm” message.
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I actually purchased this one as a print for my home office (I got the black and white version)
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Love this one found on etsy – great advice!
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I love the stitched look of this one.
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Another fun Etsy find. Wouldn’t this be cute in a beach house?
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This one makes me giggle. Batman would be a great guy to call for help!
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Of course a bath always helps one stay calm.
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Just changing the words can be funny.
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Some just use the design to convey a different message. Do you remember this image from an un-digi post back in January? I still love this one!
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It’s true that when you procrastinate, it leads to panic later on. I need to hang this one up somewhere to remind me not to procrastinate!
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Finally, I think all of us digi scrappers will appreciate this one. Best tech advice ever! LOL!
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I will leave you with my words of wisdom for today…
Keep Calm and Digi Scrap 
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Oh, I love this post!! My family loved that last one, came to our rescue so many times!
Here is a “Keep Calm…” generator!! (keepcalm-o-matic!)
http://www.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/#
How fun! Thanks for the great resource!
Still laughing about the procrastinate one. That is so me!
The Ravelry website has also adopted this fun poster! They sell them with the words “Keep Calm and Knit On” or “Keep Calm and Crochet On” (depending on your craft of choice). They even integrated knitting needles or crochet hooks into the picture of the crown! So cute!
The Batman one made me giggle as well. I’m going to get it printed and put it in my Batman loving 5 year old sons room.
Keep Calm and Take a Nap sounds about right to me . . .
Keep calm and hit Control Z.
Loved hearing the origin of this phrase. Thanks.
Keep calm…
Source: thesavvyphotographerblog.com via Sharon on Pinterest
lol that will either work or it won’t! It says Keep Calm and Pin It… Thanks, Katie
I found a Keep Calm and Put the Kettle On which I’m going to put in my kitchen
Very fun post! Thanks
What a fun post! Here in the midwest we are saying Keep Calm and Stay Warm!
How about “keep calm and hit the undo button”? I love this one. I need one suitable for the laundry room. “Keep calm and wash it again, the stain will come out.”
Great post–thanks for sharing this funny collection.
Keep Calm and Have a Great Day!