I used a new to me die set from SB's called Lock & Key Mailbox and black and gray cardstocks and of course red! I cut the mailbox from black, so it would show up against my embossed background in Smokey Slate cs and SU!'s Timeworn Type...figured it went well with the old fashioned mailbox.
After die cutting all the pieces, I used my blending brush and black ink on the medium gray pieces and also used a bit of matte silver cs (Gina K) for the key, lock and HELLO sentiment. I love the little wax seal on the letter with the heart in the center...makes me smile! I added some WOS to the roses to make them stand out and then finished with a few lady bugs (WF) for a bit of whimsy!
Here's a bit of a side view so you can see the dimension of the flap where you drop your mail into. For not knowing what I was going to do with these colors in the beginning, I thought this card came out pretty cute and I'm sure it will bring a smile to someone's face!
My talented teammates and our Special GD's Julia & Joanne all came up with awesome ideas for using these two colors, so check it out HERE if you need inspiration! This challenge is open till Wednesday, July 29th @ 9:00AM.
Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!
22 comments:
Your old fashioned mailbox was perfect for this challenge as they often were black metal! I love all your little additions - the lady bugs, tulip stem, key, lock and wax seal. A wonderful card for the challenge! I was happy to join along with you all this month! Julia xx
I think it's positively adorable! Who wouldn't enjoy the wax heart seal and sweet ladybugs?!
There is no sign of any struggle here on your adorable card, Marcia! Such a cute mailbox - I had this version on my old house that had - and continues to have - a 'house to house' walking mailman! But it was never this cute!
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Michelel is right. If you hadn't said it was a struggle, we'd never have known. It's such a creative design! I would never had thought of ladybugs but what a great embellishment. I think you'll get lots of use from this wonderful mailbox!
What a fabulous die set and it is perfect for the colors, Marcia. Decorating it must have been fun.
What a darling card, Marcia! This old fashioned mailbox is perfect for this color challenge. I adore everything about it from the key to the little lady bugs and wax seal. So, so cute!
Your perseverance paid off. This is a fabulous card featuring red and black.
No sign of a struggle to me, this is cute! Loving those sweet ladybugs and the fancy mailbox!
Oh I LOVE that mailbox, Marcia! Especially in black with the touches of red from your trademark ladybug! No one would even guess that you struggled with this one! And now I'm off to check out that mailbox.....
I would have never had any inclination that you struggled with this color combo, Marcia. Your old fashioned mailbox looks amazing and I love the addition of the ladybugs! Such a sweet, sweet card! Have a great week!
I would never have known that you struggled with this, Marcia! It's PERFECT, and all those special little details like the key and lock and those sweet ladybugs make this card say WOW! What a great way to use these colors!
We have a mailbox, or as we say a post box, but not as elegant as this one Marcia. Love the little ladybugs which add that pop of red. :)
Marcia, I know you are right when you tell me I'm too hard on myself. Sometimes it is a struggle to make a certain card, but I'd never know it affected you from seeing this sweet beauty! I love the old fashioned look of the mailbox, so pretty in black and gray. The roses and silver accents are elegant and perfect additions! The whimsical ladybugs are my favorite. A great design.
Well, this is just too cute! You say you struggled, but I was thinking you always come up with the best ideas for the color challenge. The ladybugs are adorable, and it's just too fun that there's a seal for the envelope. Such a pretty mailbox and, yes, the Timeworn Type is beyond perfect with it!
When I was growing up, my parents had a black mailbox similar in shape. Of course, yours is much prettier and it does have some great dimension with that flap. The letter with the wax seal is cute, as are those two lady bugs. Love every bit of this, Marcia!
What a wonderful way to use the CH colors, Marcia. Love this old fashioned mailbox and all the little details you added with the reds.
Marcia I love the way you ended up embracing the colours! The mailbox looks fantastic and all the little details are so fun my friend!
This is the most beautiful and elegant mailbox, Marcia. You did amazing with these colours and I love all your special touches. Great work!! xx
Marcia that mailbox is just lovely and the ladybirds so perfect for a black and red challenge (I'm now wondering why I didn't think of that!) Thanks for having me as your guest designer for this challenge!
What a gorgeous card! As card makers, nothing makes us happier than seeing happy mail and your card is the happiest!
Fun dies and they worked great for a red and black card, Marcia! Love the textured gray background!
Happy you persevered in creating this; I think your mailbox is delightful and a wonderful way to showcase red + black. So very pretty!
hugs~carol
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