Colorful Options “Red”

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 Welcome back to another fun challenge at Colorful Options. For November, we are asking you to use the color red.

Let’s celebrate the festive energy of red! We invite you to unleash your creativity with this bright hue or any saturation that inspires you. Let your imagination soar—where anything red goes! Whether it’s the rich tones of the holidays or the playful spirit of a circus, we want to see what “red” means to you.

If red isn’t quite your style, don’t worry! You’re also welcome to join us with a rainbow-inspired craft. Have fun, and let yourself enjoy!

I had a little trouble coming up with a card for this month, Mr. Mojo wasn’t playing ball and I hated every card I made, even Mr. P my biggest fan wasn’t impressed, but as the true crafter I am I soldiered on until that waste bin was overflowing!

For this one, I used the Poinsettia Bloom die set by Yanna Smakula for Spellbinders coloured with Distress Oxides, gold card, and velum and a few tears were added for good measure.

I was so disappointed with this card I made another, you lucky people 🙂

I was quite happy with this one until I showed the men in my life who all proceeded to say that the paint job of the beetle wasn’t very good !!!! Which was exactly what I was going for as it was supposed to be an old jalopy, they weren’t convinced and all raised eyebrows at my explanation. Needless to say, I won’t be asking their opinions in the near future.

The two die sets on this card are Poppy Stamps Whittle Racing Giraffe Kit the beetle is courtesy of Studio Lite. Distress Oxides, clear embossing powder, Kraft, and silver card on this “masterpiece”

The only thing that made up for this debacle was getting top four my birdie card at AAA Colourful Challenges for the card I cased from Michele at Icard everyone, thanks, Michele.

Please join us at Colorful Options my fellow teammates have once again come up with amazing cards to inspire and delight.

Wishing you all a fabulous weekend.

Marie

16 thoughts on “Colorful Options “Red””

  2. Some days are just like that…. the vision doesn’t make it to the paper… but, thank you for perservering, the poinsettias are divine and that old jalopy looks fab to me! Sending mojo hugs your way my friend x

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  3. You’ve come to the right place for the praise you deserve, Marie! Besides, you must know by now that there isn’t a Poinsettia I can resist – Yana’s are so beautiful in your hands! Love the way you haven’t wasted one tiny bit of its splendor.

    I ALWAYS wanted to own a Beetle – red would have been my first pick… and this pair can ride along anytime! so cahUTE!

    Congratulations on your Top Four, my friend – so deserving! x

    =] Michele

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  5. Your first card is gorgeous, I love the gold embossing, so rich and elegant. Your second gave me a chuckle, a great design, and card. Sounds like your mojo and mine are on holiday together, I’ve been 3 weeks trying to make my bulk design Christmas card. Bin full of rubbish too. Thanks for your lovely visit, good to see you. Hope all is well and take care. x

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  6. Your cards are always fabulous Marie! I find it’s pointless asking the opinions of my menfolk unless I want a laugh! I love the delicate arrangement of your poinsettias and the red beatle is an iconic ride for those tall lads! The paint job looks fine to me… they probably parked under a tree!! Vicky x

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  7. Ha ha! You did make me laugh. I’m glad I’m not the only one getting comments like that from the men. For my last card – which was a nutcracker and had a ‘merry’ die cut – I got asked – merry what?
    Your poinsettia card looks beautiful to me. I love the placement and the gold and vellum combo.
    And your beetle is a cool classic, it wouldn’t be the same if it was pristine.
    xxx

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