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Thursday, June 30, 2011

The Play Date Cafe PDCC88


What an amazing colors once again this week!
Our Color Story Coordinator, Jaclyn Miller,
has a real eye for inspiration and once again,
she has brought something unique to The Cafe.

This week's suggested colors are:
Red-ish/Orange...Yucky Yellow...Juniper

We are really happy to have one of our
long-time players as
this week's Guest Designer...


"Hi, I’m Debby, a UK based stay at home Mum to three great kids, and I’m beyond delighted to be the guest designer for 
The Play Date Café.
 Even as a small child I loved paper, card and bright envelopes. As an adult the stationary section always drew me for a cute notebook or two. So I suppose it was no surprise when I started making my own papercrafts about 6 years ago. I found that being creative was a great way to unwind after a hectic day with three young children. As I found my way into all things crafty I wondered at the inspiration on amazing blogs. Eventually last year I started my own blog, Lime Doodle. As my style evolved, I turned time and again to challenges to help kick start my creativity. The Play Date Café is one of my favourite places to stop for a coffee and a splash of inspiration. I hope you enjoy the fabulous colours this week as much as I have."




It's so super cool is it to have this week's sponsor in The Cafe!!


Before the days of Hollywood, the Los Angeles film industry was centered in Echo Park. In it’s heyday Echo Park was home to silent film legends, Laurel and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin and the Three Stooges.  Legends that have lasted the test of time.
As a brand new company formed in April of 2010, Echo Park Paper Co. offers a unique approach to style, form and format.  Each of our collections includes a themed set of 12 papers and 2 sticker sheets that coordinate beautifully together.  With bright, happy colors and easy-to-use designs, these collections offer simple sophistication that will satisfy both the novice and the expert crafter alike.
Scrapbooks, like silent films, tell stories through pictures and written words, to be cherished and passed down through generations.  It is our goal to supply you with everything you need to create timeless masterpieces of your own.



Here's more inspiration from
The Play Date Cafe Design Team.....


Private Blend Designer 


 
Senior Designer







 
Senior Designer  
Ruby 2 Shoes ~ Ruby 2 Shoes Design


 


Senior Designer
Savannah O'Gwynn ~ Savannahland2



Please follow THE PLAY DATE CAFE 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, 
they must be limited 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)


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 )

This group can proudly display the
'Cream in Our Coffee'
badge on their blogs!
and
The Cup of the Week...


 Rachel ~ Seize the Stamp

Rachel wins THREE stamps from the Fran~tage line by


and can proudly display the 'Cup of the Week' Badge.
Cup of the Week Winner
please contact Michele at cookingwithmsg@msn.com
with your mailing address to receive your prize.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC87


Welcome to another challenge here at The Play Date Cafe.

If you are new to our challenge, you will find some of the
most talented designers in the challenge world here to 
inspire you each week to play along with our color stories.

This week's suggested colors are....

Slate Blue...Barn Red...Grey

This week, we welcome a long-time player here in The Cafe
as our Guest Designer....


"My name is Stephanie Severin ... my paper-crafting alias is SmilynStef 
(because you're never fully dressed without a smile).  
 I’m a mild-mannered credit analyst by day … and an ingenious paper crafter by night (and weekends too). I am happiest when paper scraps are flying and my fingers are covered in ink. I believe in the power of daily laughter, encouraging words, and dark chocolate sea salt caramels.  I have always loved sending letters and cards through the mail (which works out perfectly, since my husband is a Postal Carrier), and nothing makes me happier than making the perfect cards for my friends and family in the creative comfort of own studio."



We are really excited to welcome another new sponsor
to The Cafe....
 Stampendous began 30 years ago when designer Fran Seiford decided to have some of her drawings turned into rubber stamps. Since then Stampendous has become one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of rubber stamps, Perfectly Clear Stamps, Class A’Peel Stickers, embossing powders, glitters, and other fine art stamping accessories. Our products are available in independent stamping and scrapbooking stores all over the world. Our latest line of stamps celebrates a vintage, collage style look with a unique Fran Seiford twist. We think you’ll love these more feminine images which encourage you to avoid perfection and just enjoy art as it happens. See more examples on our website at www.stampendous.com or join us on our blog at www.stampendousblog.wordpress.com. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Check out the FANTABULOUS 
prize package for the 
Cup of the Week....



Our Winner will receive 
Three of the Stamps...
a nearly $20 value!!!


Our designers each used the new 'Fran~tage' images
provided by Stampendous

So here's more inspiration from
The Play Date Cafe Design Team.....


 
Senior Designer


Private Blend Designer 


 Senior Designer  
Ruby 2 Shoes ~ Ruby 2 Shoes Design



Please follow THE PLAY DATE CAFE 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, 
they must be limited 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)


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 )

This group can proudly display the
'Cream in Our Coffee'
badge on their blogs!
and
The Cup of the Week...

 Cathy ~ Papier Girl

Cathy wins this fabby stamp set by Tami Mayberry...


and can proudly display the 'Cup of the Week' Badge.
Cup of the Week Winner
please contact Michele at cookingwithmsg@msn.com
with your mailing address to receive your prize.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC86



Are you ready for a color story that is...

Fun
Fresh
Fabulous
?????

Then you've come to the right place!

Jax's suggested colors are:

Hollyhock...Sky Blue...Orange

Our design team hit it out of the park this week with 
their inspirational designs.
Before we get to those, let's see who is visiting 
The Cafe as this week's Guest Designer...



"I am a wife and stay at home (homeschooling) mom of 5.  In my “free time” I enjoy spend time with family, church activities, graphic design and, of course, creating with paper. I have been scrapbooking since 1997 and card making since 2007. I am a designer for DRG Publishers/CardMaker magazine, designer/illustrator for Gina K Designs, designer for The Stamps of Life and team leader for Scor-pal.  I love creating clean and simple designs and am thrilled to play along this week in The Cafe!!"



As Tami mentioned, she is a stamp designer for Gina K designs
and Tami has a wonderful prize to offer to our Cup of the Week...



Now here's more inspiration from
The Play Date Cafe Design Team.....


 Jaclyn Miller ~ Designs by Jax


Senior Designer
Savannah O'Gwynn ~ Savannahland2


Andrea Ewen ~ EwenStyle 

 Private Blend Designer
Julie Ranae ~ Julie's Open Window 



Please follow THE PLAY DATE CAFE 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, 
they must be limited 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)


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 )

This group can proudly display the
'Cream in Our Coffee'
badge on their blogs!
and
The Cup of the Week...


Stella ~ A Little Bit of the Things I Enjoy

Stella wins the fabby prize from


and can proudly display the 'Cup of the Week' Badge.
Cup of the Week Winner
please contact Michele at cookingwithmsg@msn.com
with your mailing address to receive your prize.
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