CAFE NEWS
We had a record number of players this past week
here in The Cafe and we can't thank you enough.
Choosing this week's Fab 4 & Cup of the Week
was next to impossible!
Each week, you continue to play and spread the word
and it is truly appreciated. Thank you for your
continued support of our challenge.
Just 3 days remain for you to get your submissions
in for the PDCC design team call.
The deadline is Sunday, February 28th.
The new team will be announced sometime
the first week of March.
For all the details, CLICK HEREthe first week of March.
Before we get to our design inspiration, we want to thank our
THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE...
We are SUPER excited about this week's color inspiration!
It's a 'Color Splash' challenge ... inspired by the photo above.
'Color Splash' is simply black & white with a 'bit' of color.
The color are really YOUR INTERPRETATION.
We kept the color suggestions small...will you go
teal green? or maybe teal blue?
It's totally up to you!
The Play Date Cafe will be offering a 'Color Splash' challenge
every six weeks or so. So let us know how you like it!
Here's what our designers have done to inspire you.....
'Private Blend' Designer
Mona Pendleton ~ Cupcake's Creations
Make sure you visit each of their blogs for the inspiration
behind their creations...
Mona Pendleton ~ Cupcake's Creations
Julie ~ A Vintage Chic
Hanne Eriksen ~ Limoggliter
Guest Designer for February
The prize for this week is a Designer Paper Grab Bag
The Fab can proudly display the
and The Play Date Cafe Cup of the Week...
The prize for this week is a Designer Paper Grab Bag
Please follow the rules carefully to enter.
Deadline for prizes is 11:59pm EST on Tuesday
Cafe Spotlight will be announced during the next challenge.
Cafe Spotlight will be announced during the next challenge.
ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PLAY!
We want you to enjoy this challenge, so interpret the colors the way you see them. We are not using specific card stock color names nor brands for our challenges, so you can really break out of the box and have some fun. What we do ask is that the colors that are in the challenge be OUR focal colors...when using additional colors, please limit them to neutrals. You are welcome to combine challenges, but we do ask that 1. They be used for the first time here 2. You mention in your post that you are playing (better yet, display our color challenge photo) and 3. OUR colors are the focus of the card.
We want you to enjoy this challenge, so interpret the colors the way you see them. We are not using specific card stock color names nor brands for our challenges, so you can really break out of the box and have some fun. What we do ask is that the colors that are in the challenge be OUR focal colors...when using additional colors, please limit them to neutrals. You are welcome to combine challenges, but we do ask that 1. They be used for the first time here 2. You mention in your post that you are playing (better yet, display our color challenge photo) and 3. OUR colors are the focus of the card.
See complete rules on sidebar at right
TO LEAVE A COMMENT, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO WINNERS SPOTLIGHTTHE CUP OF THE WEEK & FAB 4
Another challenge has come to a close.
A very warm thank you to all who entered.
This challenge is only successful because of YOU so please, PLEASE play with us again!
The Play Date Cafe congratulates
The Fab 4 for Challenge #17:
The Fab 4 for Challenge #17:
(in alphabetical order)
The Fab can proudly display the
'I Made the Fab 4'
badge on their blogs!
Melissa H ~ My Paper Obsession
Melissa wins a Designer Paper grab bag and can proudly display
the 'Play Date Cafe Winner' Badge.
Melissa will also be eligible to be
a Guest Designer here in the Cafe.Melissa please contact me at julieranae@hotmail.com
with your mailing address
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!
I love the photo for this week's challenge, how pretty! Can't wait to try this one. Well done to the winners from last week.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the winners and looking forward to trying this week's challenge, x
ReplyDeleteThanks for highlighting me as one of the FAB 4. Love the new color challenge. can't wait to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteOMG, thanks so much for the FAB4 Honor! And thanks to all the other ladies for the wonderful inspiration! The new color splash challenge is waaaay cool - can't wait to play!
ReplyDeleteCongrats ladies..your projects are awesome and the FAB 4 is well deserved :)
ReplyDeleteI'm lovin the colors of this weeks challenge :)
Congratulations ... This card is so pretty! I can't wait to do the next challenge!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Thanks so much for picking me as one of the FAB4!! There were soooo many gorgeous cards entered!! Thanks for the challenge- I can't wait to break out my teal blue, or maybe my teal green and maybe a butterfly or two (or three!!!) LOL!! Thanks for all of the great comments too, you ladies rock!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, especially Mona's! You guys are great!
ReplyDeleteThank you! This blog post will be advertised on CraftCrave in the Scrapbooking Challenges and Competitions category today (look for timestamp: [25 Feb 01:00pm GMT]).
ReplyDeleteCongratulations winners!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors this week!
congrats to the winners, I luv the idea of a splash of color...great challenge....thanks gals!
ReplyDeleteenjoy *~*
Thanks for choosing my card as Cup of the Week! I am in great company, that's for sure. :) I love this week's color combo - black and white and ANY color is always fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!! I may have to join the fun!!
ReplyDeleteI love your challenges and have been lurking for a while. My muse has finally returned and I'm pleased to say that I have joined in! I look forward to participating in many more. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBarb
xx
Great color challenge! I love the concept of the 'splash of color' ... unique and fun!
ReplyDeleteThe DT samples are fabulous once again!