The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC103

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC103

This week, Jax has chosen another beautifulcolor story to inspire you...

The suggested colors are :

Rust...Storm...Deep Sea

We are also happy to welcome another brand new sponsor to The Cafe...

Clear Dollar Stamps.

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Feeling steam-y today so I went that-a-way with my card.

Cardstock, Inks, Gear paper Punch, Markers and Embossing Powder from Stampin' Up!

Stamps from EKSuccess.

Textured Metallic Cardstock from DCWV.

Page from a book 'donated' to Art by our bunny.

(ie. she thought it was tasty!)

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC101

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC101

Wine...Smudge...Leather...Parchment

Now it's up to you to interpret what those

colors mean to you!

That's what we love about our challenge....

colors are subjective in many ways and we

like it that way for our challenge...so have fun!
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Card is 4 1/4 " X 5 1/2".

I really liked the 'leather' this time and built my card out from there.
I've used the 'leather strapping' before on a Pirate Page for my youngest son and this prompt reminded me of that right away!
Strapping is brown cardstock, heavily inked and then studded with Antique Gold Brads. Worked well with the 'Old Barn' pattern paper. :O)
Arrrr!

Cardstock, Patter Paper, Inks and Stamps are Stampin' Up!
Image is a wallpaper mini-sample.
Bling from Recollections.

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC100

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC100

Welcome to Challenge #100!

Congratulations!

It is because of YOU that we are
celebrating this very cool milestone! Each week, you play and inspire us
to continue to bring you one of the
best color challenges around.
We've gone through a change or two, but
the challenge has always been the same...

to be inspired

and

have fun!

It's only fitting that we welcome back
one of our favorite sponsors to The Cafe on such a celebratory week.

Lawn Fawn
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I made a 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" Card.

Vintage Image from The Graphics Fairy.

Pattern Paper from Basic Grey.

Cardstock and Inks from Stampin' Up!

Lace from my vintage auction stash.

Bling from Recollections.

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC99

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC99

It's another fabulous week here in The Cafe.

This week, we are welcoming another

wonderful sponsor to The Cafe...

Paper Makeup Stamps.
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I made a 4 1/4 X 5 1/2" Card.

Cardstock is from The Paper Company.
Inks from Stampin' Up!
Flowers are from Prima.
Bling Brads from Keepsake Crafts.
Lace from my vintage auction stash.
'Pattern Paper' is a small piece of re-used birthday card.

Don't forget to check out my 600th BLOG Post CANDY!
Draw: Friday September 23rd.
HERE

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC98

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC98

Welcome everyone to another challenge!
Navy Blue/Light Blue/Tan

We are delighted to welcome another new sponsor to The Cafe... DRS Designs - a family owned company since 1950 - boasts hundreds of original rubber stamp designs.
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5 1/2" X 4 1/4" Card
Image crumpled, then smoothed.
Both image and background cardstock sanded.
Pearls cut from a bigger piece.

Cardstock by Stampin' Up! and Groovy Cat.
Blue Bling strips from Glitteri.
Pearl and Flower from Prima.
Stamp and Inks are Stampin' Up!
Image from milliande-printables

Don't forget to check out my 600th BLOG Post CANDY!
HERE

The Play Date Cafe PDCC97: Splash of RED

The Play Date Cafe PDCC97

Welcome back to the Play Date Cafe!

It's everyone's favorite challenge....

The Color Splash!

How to splash?

Simply create something in Black and then add just a splash of color

THIS WEEK IT'S A SPLASH OF RED!!!!
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Cardstock, Inks and Stamp from Stampin' Up!
Pattern Paper unknown.
Bling from Prima.
Poofy-Embellishment from K&Company.
Finished Size: 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC96

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC96

Are you ready for a softer, gentle color palette?

Jaclyn Miller, our Color Story Coordinator gives us

the suggested colors of...

Mint...Ivory...Coral
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I made a feminine-postcard... ya, know... with those colors for inspiration. ;O)
Pearl and Flowers are Prima.
Mulberry Paper is Memory Stor.
Inks are Stampin'Up!

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC78

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC78

It's time to embrace Spring!

How about these fabby colors, huh?!

Cath Kidston is recognized the world over and we

thought it would be fun to put these signature colors

into play for this week's challenge.
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For this cutie if a Blank Note-card features a Hand Colored a Digital Stamp from:
http://sliekje.blogspot.com
All Inks and Markers Stampin' Up!
Card base from The Paper Company.
Bling from Prima.
Butterfly and Fleurs are unknown.

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC77

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC77

Green, White and Kraft

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Postcard:
Cardstock, Punch, Markers and Inks are Stampin' Up!
Freebie Digi-Image unknown (laptop stash).
Corrugated Heart was punched out of a Starbucks Cup Wrap.
Ribbon from Deco-Fab.
There is 1 four-leaf clover in the bundle it's coated in 3D Crystal Lacquer.

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC76

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC76

This week, we have some really bold colors for you to have a play with.

Bright Blue
Sky Blue
&
Bright Green
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I made a Postcard... in one of favorite themes:
TEA!!!
Clip Art from The Graphics Fairy and Ceremony Share.
Papers, Markers and Inks from Stampin' Up!

Clear the Decks...

I got both of these postcards done in the wee hours of the morning and was to tired to post... clearing the decks for tonight's work!

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC40

Yep! It's 'Color Splash' week here in The Cafe!
Since our UK Senior Designer Sarah
is this week's host, here's a shout out for her....
It's 'Colour Splash' time!

What's it all mean?
Simple.
Color Splash is Black & White with a hint of color.
This week's color: Green
any shade is fine...lime, grass, pea, mint
it's YOUR call!

I used Kraftin Kimmie's Perfect Poison stamp(I love this one!)
which feels like cheatin' cause she's already so DARK! lol
Markers are Stampin'Up!
Care for a sip?

Three Muses - Odd Bird
Nothing pleases me more than creating odd characters. I think we've all known at least one Stanley -- someone who is a bit exotic, a bit of a caricature and a bit flamboyant who loves to be a bit different. This challenge should produce some wonderful odd fellows. I can hardly wait!

I got my inspiration from the sample work...
Ol'Fashion paste & paper collage.
"...even in the Fashion World
Louise was a bit of an Odd Bird..."

Lavender & Lime...

I'm taking the hint and putting this little piece in for 2 challenges:
This week's 4X4 Friday challenge is Lavender and Lime.
Create a 4x4 that uses any shade of these colors.
Double bonus :
Post to the 4x4 Challenge and also The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC #38.
PDCC is offering a prize of a $14 gift certificate for Artistic Outpost! :)


So this is my 4X4... I started by heat embossing the images Clear on Glossy Cardstock, then rubbing 3 shades of purple and 2 of green on with sponges.
I then stamped over the images with Medium Grey Ink.
I wanted to get a sense of 'movement' with the dragon and butterflies.
Inked edges of the stamped square, then mounted it on 2 more inked-edge squares.
Stamps are all Stampin'Up!
Quote:
"Be still, and know that I am God."
-Psalm 46:10