Monday, April 2, 2018

Merry Monday #284 - A Color Challenge With RED & WHITE

Hey Merry Monday fans...this week I'd like to challenge you with a color challenge using RED & WHITE on your Christmas cards.


I just LOVE red and white for Christmas cards...there's just something very CAS about that color combination!  I have a twofer for you today using a PB stamp (Ornately) that I've had for a billion years (or close!) and have never used.  I embossed the image first in WOW Metallic Red and decided I didn't like it because it looked a little pink to me, so re-stamped another one using Real Red ink.  After I finished the card, the embossed Metallic Red piece sat there staring at me, so I decided to finish it into a card and ended up liking it better than the other.  Here's the embossed WOW Metallic Red one:

I matted the card with Real Red cs and then the embossing didn't look so pink anymore.  I also added a layer of dry embossing using SU!'s Holly folder and then used the WOW Metallic Red embossing powder on vellum for my sentiment (PTI Think Big Favorites: #21).

And here's the one using Real Red ink:

This one is actually embossed too...SU! inks stay wet for a few seconds, so I added some clear embossing powder over the image and then heat set it...gives it a nice shine IRL.  I layered it with some Bitty Big DSP (Pure Poppy from PTI) and then added a few snowflakes using PTI's Fancy Flakes dies.  A few sequins, some bakers twine, and a Tiny Tag (PTI) finished off this card.

So what will YOU come up with this week using RED & WHITE??!!  We can't wait to see your cards in the gallery!!  Make sure you check out what the DT came up with using RED & WHITE for more inspiration and then play along with us right HERE.  We would LOVE to help you get those Christmas cards done on time this year!!  :0)

Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!


14 comments:

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Fun challenge, Marcia - I just love the red/white combo! Two fabulous cards with that dangling ornament stamp. Especially love the rich red one with the white snowflakes peeking out from behind!!

Notes by Nina said...

Fabulous cards Marcia, great challenge. Have a wonderful week.

Colleen said...

Fun fun cards and YES for red and white, they just pop and make everything look so festive! Love both cards friend!! Happy Easter Monday!

Linda said...

Thanks for the great challenge, Marcia. I love white and red. Beautiful cards, my friend.

Mac Mable said...

Both of your cards are really elegant and so very classy and the two different 'reds' are fabulous...both of them x

Ros Crawford said...

Both are beautiful! Love the stamping!

Leanne said...

Wonderful job, love that stamp and the embossing is amazing on here too. The next one is so cool, I like plaid. Way to go Cheers, L:)

Kim Heggins said...

Sweet card...just love your bow with the ornaments, so festive and beautiful. And those sweet snowflakes peeking out from the sides, so clever.

Julia Aston said...

Both cards are lovely with their slightly different tones of red - I really like the plaid framing the 2nd one, as well as the snowflakes peeking out of the corners!

Christine Alexander said...

love both cards, your ornament stamp is so pretty :)

Bonnie said...

This is a great challenge, Marcia! I love red and white and both of your cards are so pretty with the embossed ornaments! Very different but equally as lovely!

Marybeth said...

Me too, I love red and white, for Christmas . Your cards are beautiful ! How did I miss this patterned paper in pure poppy, I have been waiting for that color.

Fabiola said...

elle est magnifique ta carte Marcia, jolie touche vintage, biz

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

Very pretty! Love the bits of twine!