The Play Date Cafe #115 and The Paper Players #79 - Paris

Hi there,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge and The Paper Players Challenge to Tag It. I think I have used the right colours of Slate, Moss, Bark and Burlap with a bit of Very Vanilla.



Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Artistic Etchings

Card and Papers:  Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, DSP Patterns Stack - Neutrals Collection, DSP Newsprint (R)

Ink:  Always Artichoke, Early Espresso, Basic Grey, Crumb Cake

Finishing Touches:  Pearls, Button, Early Espresso Bakers Twine, Early Espresso Satin Ribbon, Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon

Tools: Sponges, Oval Punch (R), Photo Corners Punch (R), 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Crop-a-dile, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks' for dropping in today.

Hugs,

The Paper Players #77 - The Play Date Cafe #114 - Heart of Hearts

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Challenge this week "All You Need is Love" and The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge to use Burgundy, Gold and Plum.  I love these gorgeous rich colours at the Cafe this week. I made a Heart Easel Card, love how it turned out.  I have noticed heart shaped cards on a few blogs but I don't think I have seen an easel heart card before.  Let me know what you think.



View of Heart closed for posting.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's A Happy Heart (R), Dream Come True (R)
Card and Papers:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Red Glimmer Card, Kaisercraft Made With Love Collection DP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Cherry Cobbler, Versamark
Finishing Touches: Gold Heart Brads, Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon,
Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Heart Nestabilities, Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Hearts Nestabilities, 1/2" Circle Punch (R), Heart to Heart Punch, 1" Square Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Gold EB Powder, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Mat Pack and Paper Piercing Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks' for popping in today.
Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe #113 - For The Newlyweds

Hi Stampers,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week. I made a flower using the Flower Folds Die and the Itty Bitty Flower Punch for a different flower centre. I punched out the Scallop Dotted Ribbon in Very Vanilla and then cut it in half to make the border on the vertical piece of Designer Paper.  I used the new Velvet Ribbon and some Pearls as the Finishing Touches. I think the colours are stunning and I really love how this card came together, so soft and pretty.

This cards was featured on Paper Punch Addiction on 21/1/2012.

This card was chosen as one of the Fab 4 at The Play Date Cafe this week.



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's En Francais BG, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card and Papers: Sage Shadow (R), Very Vanilla, Soft Sky (R), Kaisercraft Party Animals DSP
Ink: Crumb Cake, Sage Shadow, Soft Sky,
Finishing Touches:  Very Vanilla Velvet Ribbon, Pearls
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Petals A Plenty EB Folder, Sponges, Sizzix Flower Folds Die, Blossom Petals Builder Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Itty Bitty Flower Punch, Dry Embossing plus Mat, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue, Mini Glue Dot, Gas Lighter Tool to Seal Ribbon, Word Window Punch
Thanks' for popping in today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #94, Paper Crafting Journey #23 & The Play Date Cafe #108 - Fabulous Florets

Hi Stampers,

Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge, Paper Crafting Journey #23 - Embossing and The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week.  The colours are rich and dramatic.  I used Copper embossing powder for the flowers and leaves and then softened the focal point by using metallic paper, spritzing with water and colouring with re-inkers.  The colours blend together nicely and dry with a sheen and softness.

 
This card was awarded an "Honourable Mention" at Just Add Ink this week.



Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Fabulous Florets, French Foliage

Card and Papers: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, White Shimmer

Paper, Copper Metallic Card, DSP Patterns Pack - Regals

Ink: More Mustard, Versamark

Re-Inkers: Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Cajun Craze

Finishing Touches: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon, Pearls 

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities Heart Circles and Classic Circles, Sizzix Scribbles Swirls, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Embossing Buddy, Copper EB Powder, Heat Tool, Aqua Painter, Spray Water Bottle, Mini Glue Dot

Thanks' for popping in today.

Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe #106 - Saffron Blush

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week.  I have created a shadow by using the Basic Grey behind the Blushing Bride Lace Strip.  Sponged around the flowers and butterfly and coloured in the circles on the flourish  with a Gelly Roll Pen.  The leaves have been embossed with the Square Lattice embossing folder.

 

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Creative Elements, Petite Pairs

Card:  Basic Grey, So Saffron, Blushing Bride, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Grey, So Saffron, Blushing Bride

Embellishments: Gelly Roll Pen,

Tools: Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Big Shot, Sizzix Swirls Scribbles Die, Little Leaves Die, Square Lattice EB Folder, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Sponges, 2 Way Glue Pen, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch

Thanks for visiting today,

Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts #116 Sketch Challenge and The Play Date Cafe #104 Colour Challenge - Perfect Plum

Hey Friends,
Today's post is for Pals Paper Arts and The Play Date Cafe Challenges this week.  After seeing Mary Fish's card I decided to try a Double Z Fold card.  I like how it came together.  I made mine 5" x 4" finished size.

 

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Simply Soft, My Friend, Bring on the Cake
Card and Papers:  Perfect Plum, So Saffron, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Pack - Subtles
Ink:  Stazon Black, Perfect Plum
Markers: Perfect Plum, Lucky Limeade, So Saffron, Always Artichoke
Embellishments:  Apricot Nectar Grossgrain Ribbon (R), Pearls 

Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dots EB Folder, Cutter Tool, Sponge, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Oval Punch (R), Large Oval Punch, Fiskars Paper Edgers Postage Stamp Scissors, Dble Sided Tape,

Thanks for poppin' in today.

Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe #103 - Dreams

Hi there,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week.  Another Clean and Simple card, I seem to be way behind this week with my challenges and only just making deadlines. LOL.  For the main image I white embossed the Jet plane and sponged with Marina Mist to make it stand out.  I stamped the sentiment twice, once in Basic Grey and then with Cajun Craze and just cut out the Direction arrow and mounted it on Dimensionals. Punched out the photo corners in two different colours and added the shiny silver pearls.

This card was awarded the Cream in Our Coffee Award at The Play Date Cafe this week.

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Need for Speed, Word Play
Card:  Basic Grey, Marina Mist, Whisper White
Ink:  Basic Grey, Cajun Craze, Versamark, Marina Mist
Embellishments:  Shiny Silver Pearls
Tools:  Photo Corners Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponges, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Glue, Embossing Buddy, White EB Powder, Heat Tool
Thanks' for poppin' in today.  Hope your having a perfect day stamping.
Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe #102 - Wicked

Hello Everyone,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week.  Love the bright colours influenced by Halloween.  Most of my supplies have been recycled, I wish I had some more Halloween images, but after a bit of a think this is what I came up with.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Just Jawing (R), Party Punch (R), Scribble Alphabet (R), Trick or Treat (R)
Card: Whisper White, Basic Black, Green Galore (R), Pink Passion (R), Lovely Lilac (R)
Ink:  Stazon Black, Green Galore, Pink Passion, Lovely Lilac, Bic Metallic Pen
Embellishments:  Pearls, Crystal, Dazzling Diamonds
Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Round Tab Punch, Aqua Painter, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks' for dropping by today.
Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe #101 - For You

Hi there,,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe Challenge this week.  This was an interesting colour challenge and first thoughts where to make a male card, especially after taking into consideration the featured picture but I decided to try for a more feminine card.  For the flowers I used Riding Hood Red and Basic Grey ink.  The Basic Grey really makes the red pop. I sponged and distressed the edges of the main image with the Cutter Tool and stamped off the background elements a couple of times and then used my Colour Spritzer Tool to add the splatter of colour.  I like how it came together.

This card was awarded the Cream in Our Coffee Award at the Play Date Cafe this week.

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Field Flowers, French Foliage, Tiny Tags
Card:  Basic Grey, Riding Hood Red, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla
Ink: Basic Grey, Riding Hood Red, Cajun Craze
Embellishments:  Lace, Vintage Brad
Tools:  Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Cutter Tool, Sponges, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Jewelry Tag Punch, Colour Spritzer Tool, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape
Thanks' for poppin in today.
Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #98 - Boy's Overalls

Hello Friends,
Today's card is for The Play Date Cafe Challenge this week.  I used the nominated colours of Mustard, Navy and Teal to make a pair of overalls with shirt for our Grandson's 1st Birthday card, love how it came together.

This card was featured on 26th September, 2011 at Paper Punch Addiction.



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Wild About You (R)
Card:  Night of Navy, Taken With Teal (R), Very Vanilla, DSP Patterns Pack Regals
Ink: Night of Navy, More Mustard
Embellishments: Embroidery Thread 
Tools:  Small Star Punch (R), 1 3/8" Square Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Small Tag Punch, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen, Ruler, Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Sponge
Thanks' for dropping by today.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe Colour Splash #97 - Happy Father's Day

Hi there,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Splash Challenge this week. Love the gorgeous inspiration photo, not sure that I justified it though. I needed a card for my husband for Father's Day today, and the colours suited, so I have kept it Clean and Simple.

This card was awarded  The Cream in Our Coffee Award at The Play Date Cafe this week.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Hero Arts LL083 Ties, S/U's Party Punch, Flourishes Men's Wear #21

Card: Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red

Ink:  Stazon Black, Real Red

Embellishments: Black Grosgrain Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die, Provo Craft Candy Stripes EB Folder, 1" Circle Punch, Designer Label Punch, Computer and Printer, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape,

Thanks' for stopping by today.

Hugs,