Thursday, May 17, 2012

The Play Date Cafe PDCC132



It's 'Splash' Week here in The Cafe.

Before we get to our challenge, we want to send
VERY SPECIAL HAPPY WEDDING WISHES
to our Senior Designer
Ruby McGuire !!


Ruby is getting married on Friday, May 18th
and we are so very happy for her.
We can't wait to see honeymoon photos!


If you are new to the 'Color Splash' there are two things you
need to know before you get started.

1...It's become one of THE most popular 
& favorite challenges
hosted by The Play Date Cafe

2...The focus is simple.

Black...White...and a
'SPLASH' of Mustard Yellow

The 'splash' MUST be some shade of yellow
{ALL OTHER COLORS WILL BE DELETED}

We are really excited to share a brand new sponsor
with you here at The Cafe and a terrific guest designer!


Hello! My name is Karen Taylor.
.
I am lucky to have two children Jessie and Douglas. I have been blessed with two grandson's, a granddaughter and another
on the way.

I have been a paper craftier for six years but creating 
has always been a part of my life.
I was raised by my grandmother who taught me the love of creating. Inspired by her 1930's scrapbooks
I love all things vintage and old. When I am at home you can find me in my studio.I love to create very special layouts, cards and altered items my mini pieces of art.
I have been lucky to have work with major paper craft companies including Spellbinders Paper Arts,Best Creations, Inc, Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker to name a few and in magazines, on TV (Local TV segments, Creative Memories TV Show, Terri O Show, QVC, Home Shopping Network US and Canada and was published in a book last year as well as work in catalogues and at the Craft and Hobby Association Show for the last six shows. For the past two years I have been a VIP speaker at Midland Memory Expo speaking along side Cardmaker magazines Editor Tanja Fox, Creating Keepsakes Creative Editor, Megan Hoeppner and NikkiSivlis, Scrapbook Paper Company owner just to name a few.
I currently am the Design Team and Social Media Coordinator for Want2Scrap and a Spellblogger for Spellbinders Paper Arts
 
  
This week's brand new sponsor is...

  
Your leading site for all your scrapbooking needs. We specialize in bling, acrylic albums, chipboard albums and album kits as well as laser designs, designer paper and ribbons.
Make sure you visit the Want2Scrap blog!


Our ' Cup of the Week' winner will receive...

 

We thank Want2Scrap for for providing each of our designers
with fabulous 'bling' this week!
Make sure you visit our blog !

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


Savannah O'Gwynn


Colleen Dietrich


 Jinny Newlin

 Denise January


Jaclyn Miller


 Donna Bowman


Alica Thelin


 Stacy Rodriguez


  Julie Ranae 




Please follow THE PLAY DATE CAFE RULES 
{on our left sidebar} carefully to enter.
Deadline for prizes is 11:59pm EST on Tuesday 
The 'Cup of the Week' will be announced 
during the next challenge.
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.
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)



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...



Fiona {Fee} ~ Made by Fee


Fee wins the fabby 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, May 10, 2012

The Play Date Cafe PDCC131



Get ready for a beautiful week once again here in The Cafe
as we present to you an amazing color story
for your consideration.

The suggested colors are....

Seaweed...Algae...Goldfish...Black

We know that black is a standard neutral that is always acceptable,
but we thought we would include it in this description
hoping black might be used more as 
an 'accent' color in small doses.


It's time 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...


Alica Thelin

Savannah O'Gwynn

  Colleen Dietrich

 Jinny Newlin

 Denise January

 Donna Bowman


Please follow THE PLAY DATE CAFE RULES 
{on our left sidebar} carefully to enter.
Deadline for prizes is 11:59pm EST on Tuesday 
The 'Cup of the Week' will be announced 
during the next challenge.
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.
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)



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...


 Veronica Z ~ So Many Stamps, So Little Time


Veronica wins the fabby 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, May 3, 2012

The Play Date Cafe PDCC130


It's an exciting week here at The Cafe!

We are super excited to welcome our newest
Private Blend Designer
Donna Bowman from The Crafty Corgi
with her first official post!



We are on the lookout for one more PB Designer
here at The Play Date Cafe, so make sure you play
along and you never know, that invitation may be
in your inbox!

This week's Cup of the Week 
will win a terrific prize
from our prize vault!




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


















Please follow THE PLAY DATE CAFE RULES 
{on our left sidebar} carefully to enter.
Deadline for prizes is 11:59pm EST on Tuesday 
The 'Cup of the Week' will be announced 
during the next challenge.
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.
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)

Arielle ~ Snappy 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...





Lisa wins the shopping spree from



DeNami 
Blinkie

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, April 26, 2012

The Play Date Cafe PDCC129



It's time for a brand new challenge here in The Cafe!

Talk about rich, saturated color.....

This week's suggested colors are:

Dusk...Magenta...Seedling


We are really happy to welcome back a terrific sponsor
to The Play Date Cafe....





DeNami 
Blinkie

 Established in 1989, DeNami Design has been known for a timeless style featuring simply elegant art. From our extensive line of quality rubber stamps to the newer line of coordinating scrapbook papers, we specialize in stylish and sophisticated products. These delightful designs are easy to mix and match for a designer look on all your paper arts.
 In addition to providing a wide range of products, we also have an extensive collection of project ideas. We strive to continually provide you with new inspiration both on our website and our blog. We hope you'll check them out!

Several of their designers were able to play along
with our beautiful color story,
so make sure you stop by the
DeNami Design Blog and take a peek!



This week's Cup of the Week will win...




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


Jinny Newlin

  Ruby McGuire

Stacy Rodriguez

  Alica Thelin

Savannah O'Gwynn

Colleen Dietrich

  Julie Ranae



Please follow THE PLAY DATE CAFE RULES 
{on our left sidebar} carefully to enter.
Deadline for prizes is 11:59pm EST on Tuesday 
The 'Cup of the Week' will be announced 
during the next challenge.
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.
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)



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...




Kara Lynne ~ Kara Lynne's Card Designs


Kara Lynne wins the fabby 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