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What a week!

Not only did we have an AmAzInG number of
players, but our follower numbers increased
(which means new people are finding us).

It was a blast celebrating with not only the PDCC
DT Alumni but also the girls of the
Unity Stamp Company DT.

So today begins year #2!

What a great way to start than with everyone's
favorite...it's The Color Splash Challenge!

What is it?
It is Black & White with just a hint of a specified color
and this week, it's Burgundy.

Senior Designer Sarah Anderson is your host
this week and here's what she had to say
about this beautiful photo...

"Whilst out hunting for a photograph for this week's colour splash
I came across this image by trunkguy.
He had been playing with a colour splash app on his iphone
(so jealous, I so wanted an iphone!!) and produced this image.
 I fell in love with the colours, and I happen to love Acquilega too.
Gorgeous, gorgeous flowers!"

We are happy to welcome another new sponsor

to The Cafe....

...and just as we celebrated one year last week

Mark's Finest Papers is celebrating as well!

Here's Faith.....

"It's our 1 year anniversary!

 Mark's Finest Papers has been a dream of ours for over 10 years.

Mark and I have been trying to find a way to support my parents

and ourselves in a manner that I would be able to be the caregiver 

to them and remain a stay at home mother.
In my former life, I owned a newspaper and printing company. 

My father is a retired printing instructor. My mother is an artist. 

Markie is a wonderful helper and Speedy the Cat is our inspiration.

If you combine all these gifts together, along with love, hard work and

Mark's finance degree, we will most certainly make this a success.
We feel that all things happen for a reason, 

and when the opportunity arose, we saw this as a sign 

to move ahead and follow this path."

Wanna know what's up for grabs to this week's

'Cup of the Week'?

Brand new November release set 

Our DT was given a set of these fabby

stamps to play with.  You've had a taste of inspiration

from Sarah, now....

Here's what the rest of our designers have done to inspire you.....

'Private Blend' Designer 

Andrea Ewen ~ EwenStyle

 Savannah O'Gwynn ~ Savannahland2

Lisa Somerville ~ Splendiferous Creations

Suzanne Czosek ~ Suzz's Stamping Spot

Ruby McGuire ~ Ruby 2 Shoes Design

Senior Designer

Julie Ranae ~ Julie's Open Window

Please follow the rules carefully to enter.

Deadline for prizes is 11:59pm EST on Tuesday
The 'Cup of the Week' will be announced during the next challenge.

ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PLAY! 
We want you to enjoy this challenge. 

Interpret the colors the way you see them. 

We do not use specific card stock color names or brands.

Break out of the box and have fun! 

The main requirement is:

PDCC COLORS BE THE 

FOCUS OF YOUR SUBMISSION

When using additional colors, please limit them to neutrals. 

You are welcome to combine challenges, 
but we do ask that:
 1. The PDCC name and/or photo is used
2. OUR colors are the focus of the card.
 

See complete rules on sidebar at left

The Fab 4

The Cream in our Coffee

and

THE CUP of the WEEK

Another great 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!

This Week's Fab 4...

(in alphabetical order)

Jaclyn M ~ Designs by Jax

Kate ~ Secret Scrapbooker

Lenet ~ To Scrap or Not to Scrap
Nigel ~ Freebird's Flights of Fancy

The Fab can proudly display the

'I Made the Fab 4'

badge on their blogs!

The Cream in our Coffee...

( honorable mentions in random order )

TuKara

Libby

Tracey

Steph

Michelle M

Karen B

Ann Cox

Hannah

Fiona

Kylie

Chupa

Emily L

Smilyn Steph

Sally

Brandi

Michelle

This group can proudly display the

'Cream in Our Coffee'

badge on their blogs!

and

The Cup of the Week...

  
Melissa B  ~ Creating From the Heart

 

Melissa wins the fabby prize packages from

and can proudly display the 'Cup of the Week' Badge.

 

Melissa will also be eligible to be a

guest designer here in The Cafe.

Melissa, please contact Julie Ranae at julieranae@hotmail.com

with your mailing address to receive your prize.