Spring is definitely in the air...Oh yeah!
Last week you got a glimpse of our new design team.
This week, we are excited to begin sharing their inspiring work with you.
Also joining us for the next two weeks is our
March Guest Designer
Jean Franks Beck of Bluebird Paperie
Jean designs for Cornish Heritage Farms and
Gingersnap Creations.
She is a favorite here in The Cafe
and we think you'll like her too!
Each week, you will hear our senior designer's thoughts
behind their color inspirations AND learn a little
something about each of our new designers as
they become your host for each challenge.
Private Blend designer Mona Pendleton's
eye zeroed in on this week's
eye zeroed in on this week's
inspiration photo. Here's what she has to say...
"Cherry blossoms...a sure sign that Spring has sprung!
The various shades of pink with yellow scattered about
makes for a fabulous color palette for this week's challenge"
Now...meet Savannah O'Gwynn
Your host for this week's challenge.
"I started crafting at a young age, but I didn't buy my first stamps
until my birthday last year.
Last June, my husband encouraged me
Last June, my husband encouraged me
to leave my teaching profession to pursue my
crafting passion and it
crafting passion and it
was then that my life changed.
I started buying lots of stamps, started
I started buying lots of stamps, started
my blog and began entering challenges. I found that I really love
all sorts of crafts. I love working in my studio and being creative."
Here's what our other designers have done to inspire you.....
Ruby McGuire ~ Ruby 2 Shoes Design
Lisa Somerville ~ Splendiferous Creations
Suzanne Czosek ~ Suzz's Stamping Spot
Julie Ranae ~ Julie's Open Window
Jean Franks Beck ~ Bluebird Paperie
Guest Designer for March
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
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The Fab 4
The Cream in our Coffee
and
THE CUP of the WEEK
The Cream in our Coffee
and
THE CUP of the WEEK
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 #20:
The Fab 4 for Challenge #20:
(in alphabetical order)
The Fab can proudly display the
'I Made the Fab 4'
badge on their blogs!
The Cream in our Coffee
and The Play Date Cafe Cup of the Week...
Jacqueline ~ My Scrap Basket
Jacqueline wins a Designer Paper grab bag and can proudly display
the 'Play Date Cafe Winner' Badge.
Jacqueline will also be eligible to be
a Guest Designer here in the Cafe.
Jacqueline please contact me at julieranae@hotmail.com
with your mailing address
Jacqueline please contact me at julieranae@hotmail.com
with your mailing address
Blog Hop Winner.....
Cassie Lu ~ Crafty Cassie's Corner
Cassie please contact me at julieranae@hotmail.com
with your mailing address
Congrats to the Fab 4 the cream in our coffee and to Jacqueline! Whoo Hoo! Can't wait to see everyone's creations this week!
ReplyDeleteThanks to all who hopped & played along! Congrats to the Fab 4 & Jacqueline!
ReplyDeleteThanks girls for making this week's colors look so amazing! :)
Thanks you all for putting on the blog hop. I really enjoyed it. Congrat's to all of the in the FAB 4, cream in our coffee ad to Jacqueline! Great job all!
ReplyDeleteTamie
OH thank you so very much - what a lovely surprise this morning! Congrats to the FAB 4!
ReplyDeleteWow thanks so much. I will wear my badge with honour. I am so chuffed.
ReplyDeleteJo
Congrats to the winners, fabulous job with the DT samples girls, and lastly - what fab colours too! :)
ReplyDeletewonderful, beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Jacqueline!! I ADORE her card! These colors were wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAmazing designs, ladies! Really beautiful and inspiring stuff!
ReplyDeletethanks very much girls for choosing me as one of your fab4 - you made my day!
ReplyDeleteColours look fantastic and springlike for this week
Congratulations to all of the winners today!!! Fabulous designs :o)
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all the winners. You girls always put up such a beautiful inspiration photo.
ReplyDeletemy goodness! are these ever gorgeous. my poor measley card (boo hoo) but i just love the color combo.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the deserving winners!!!
ReplyDeleteI think this color combo has the prettiest examples ever from the designers!!!
I had fun too!
again
HOOORAY to the winners!! Great job!! Can't wait to see what everyone creates with these beautiful colors!! Great color combo:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours, and what amazing, inspirational cards from the DT girls! So glad to have discovered this lovely challenge site!Jo x
ReplyDeleteGreat DTcards! Love this challenge with those lovely, happy bright colors.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Jacqueline and the Fab4, wonderful creations! Thank you for the colour challenge, I love the colours. They are so cheerful. The creations from the DT are very inspiring. Petra.xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours! I've just jumped in and joined in for the first time...thanks for the challenge!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Ladies! Gorgeous cards!!
ReplyDeleteLove this new challenge! Great color combo!!
Love these colors... I just finished my card.. I found some flowers and they look like the ones in the picture so real!!! woohoooo!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the challenge!
Thank you so much - I'm honored to be in such good company with these fabulously talented ladies!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Ramona :-)
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