Thursday, February 23, 2012

The Play Date Cafe PDCC 120


It's another fabulous week here in The Cafe!

Before we get to this week's color story we just have to say
a BIG thanks to all who played with last week's color splash.
We know it's everyone's favorite challenge and you made it
extremely difficult on our design team to choose a winner
and honorable mentions....so congratulations to ALL!

Now to this week's suggested colors:

Baby Blue...Orangesicle...Basil

We are really happy to welcome another wonderful stamp designer
as our sponsor here in The Cafe...

  Theresa Momber

"Hello! My name is Theresa Momber and I am so happy to be sponsoring The Play Date CafĂ© this week. I am a designer and illustrator for Gina K Designs where I have my own line of stamp sets. My designs range from realistic scenery to fun, whimsical and elegant stylization. You can find 100’s of tutorials on my blog, Crafting The Web."

Theresa is generously giving this week's 
Cup of the Week Winner....

 A $70 retail value!!!


Now for inspiration from
The Play Date Design Team...


 Jaclyn Miller

 Jinny Newlin

Julie Ranae

Ruby McGuire

 Savannah O'Gwynn

Stacy Rodriguez

  Alica Thelin

Colleen Dietrich

 Denise January


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 requirements are:
PDCC COLORS BE THE
FOCUS OF YOUR SUBMISSION
and 
THE PROJECT BE BASED ON THE CURRENT
CHALLENGE AND HAVE NOT BEEN POSTED
PRIOR TO THE CURRENT CHALLENGE DATE
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)

Mei Ann~ Pure Bliss
Narelle ~ Stamplicious
Sarita ~ Little Princess Cards


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... 


 Jenny M ~ Crafting in the Country

Jenny wins the generous prize from


and can proudly display the 
'Cup of the Week' Badge
Cup of the Week Winners
please contact Julie Ranae atjulieranae@hotmail.com
with your mailing address to receive your prize


  

Thursday, February 16, 2012

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC119



It's that time indeed!

COLOR SPLASH WEEK!!

If you are new to our Color Splash concept, it's easy.
Just use Black and White with a 'splash' of the week's
designated color which is......

HOT PINK

 Create anything you'd like...cards, layouts, mixed media,
baked goods, knitted/crocheted, painted
as long as it is 
BLACK...WHITE...and a SPLASH OF HOT PINK

The Cafe is happy to have back a wonderful sponsor and friend


Our twine is made from 100% cotton, it's eco-friendly and made in the USA. Whether you're gift wrapping, crafting or tying up baked goods to give to a friend, our baker's twine adds a fresh, yet nostalgic look to any project at hand! Our baker's twine comes in 18 delicious colors and is uniquely twisted against a bright white hue, creating an eye-popping burst of color and a creative embellishment! Our twine has lots of color which lends to a fun, candy-striped look. 

This week's winner will win.....


Not only did The Twinery provide our design team with
'Pink Sorbet' baker's twine
to showcase this week's SPLASH of COLOR....
but several of their designers are also joining in with their own brand
of inspiration...make sure you check them out HERE


Now for inspiration from
The Play Date Design Team...













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 requirements are:
PDCC COLORS BE THE
FOCUS OF YOUR SUBMISSION
and 
THE PROJECT BE BASED ON THE CURRENT
CHALLENGE AND HAVE NOT BEEN POSTED
PRIOR TO THE CURRENT CHALLENGE DATE
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)

Vicki Z ~ For the Love of All Things Stampin


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...


Deborah ~ Deborah's Gems

Deborah wins the generous prize from

Simon Says Stamp   


and can proudly display the 
'Cup of the Week' Badge
Cup of the Week Winners
please contact Julie Ranae atjulieranae@hotmail.com
with your mailing address to receive your prize

 

Thursday, February 9, 2012

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC118



Welcome to a bold & bright Cafe this week!
Stunning color palette, isn't it?!
Just wait until you see what our designers did to
inspire you to play!

We are happy to welcome back this week's sponsor...

Simon Says Stamp

In business since 2002, Simon Says Stamp is striving to offer you the best online selection of Rubber Stamp, Altered Art, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Card, Card Making and Paper Crafting products in the world.  We stock over 100,000 items in our warehouse so that we can offer you quick service and one stop shopping at a great price!

Happy customers are the heart of our business.

We work hard to find and deliver to you the latest in stamping and paper crafting supplies!  Attending classes, workshops, and sales meetings around the world, our goal is to keep our product offerings fresh and current.  Make us your one stop easy shop - and we'll deliver right to your door!



This week's Cup of the Week wins...



Now for inspiration from
The Play Date Design Team...


Colleen Dietrich

 Denise January

 Jaclyn Miller

 Jinny Newlin

 Julie Ranae

 Ruby McGuire

 Savannah O'Gwynn

Stacy Rodriguez

 Alica Thelin



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 requirements are:
PDCC COLORS BE THE
FOCUS OF YOUR SUBMISSION
and 
THE PROJECT BE BASED ON THE CURRENT
CHALLENGE AND HAVE NOT BEEN POSTED
PRIOR TO THE CURRENT CHALLENGE DATE
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)

Calypso ~ Calypso's Cards
Fiona ~ Made by Fee


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...


 Julia ~ Scraphappy


Julia wins the generous prize from
 Melanie Muenchinger for Gina K 

and can proudly display the 
'Cup of the Week' Badge
Cup of the Week Winners
please contact Julie Ranae atjulieranae@hotmail.com
with your mailing address to receive your prize