Sunday, June 10, 2018

The Paper Players Color Challenge


Today Nance has a color challenge for us at The Paper Players:


I used some fun new retro dies from Cheery Lynn:

B943 - Retro Television Die Set Colored Image
Cheery Lynn Designs - Retro Signs Die Set - 8 Die Set - B945
We actually had a TV something like this when I was growing up! I don't remember any rabbit ears though.

I  decided to make a set of cards, one in crumb cake and one in white. As you can see, I did some layering and cut out a scalloped rectangle in lemon lime, and also one in a cool neutral patterned paper that matched the TV perfectly! I used the coral to accent my black retro TV.

I also added some enamel dots for the knobs...I DO remember having to turn a TV on and off..no remotes. My brother and I used to argue about who had to get up and change the channels! It was usually ME..lol!

The sentiment is stamped in black from Jillibean Super Star.



You can check out the rest of the design team here:

The Paper Players Design Team 



Thanks for stopping by!


Supplies:
Paper: SU
Ink: SU black
Stamps: Jillibean Soup Super Star
Dies: Cheery Lynn
Other: enamel dots




8 comments:

Leslie Miller said...

Ha! I remember rabbit ears and having to walk across the room to change channels. I also remember slapping the side of the TV to stop the rolling. Heck, that was in the 70s! Was that really so long ago? I dearly love this retro TV and the paper. Pretty sure I have a similar TV in a digi, but I could be wrong. So cute! Love the lime green and coral.

Verna Angerhofer said...

Great retro pattern paper and TV die. Used together it makes for a fantastic card.

Nance Leedy said...

Fabulously retro, Laurie! Love that you used these colors for such a fun card that could be used for anyone. The black and white paper really makes the colors pop. You rose to the challenge with aplomb!

Claire Broadwater said...

Laurie, I love this retro card! We had the same TV. I tried to explain black and white TV shows to Addison last week. LOL! I think we had 3 or 4 channels! Love that background paper! Where is that from? Love your create idea using these colors! Have a great week, My Friend! XX

LeAnne said...

Your cards are so cute....love the TV, but that PAPER is amazing!!! Perfect for the dies, very clever!!!

Joanne James - The Crafty Owl said...

Love that retro tv Laurie - we had one like that too! Such a long way from the the technology of today! Perfect with those bright colours too.

Annie S. said...

Such a fun retro card and walk down memory lane! We too had a TV like this. I remember foil on the rabbit ears. I guess it was for reception or communicating with outer space...I'm not sure! Hope you had a great week ~ Hugs, Annie

Anonymous said...

Laurie, I am obsessed with that DSP! It works wonderfully with your retro dies. What a wonderful use of the colors! hugs
jaydee