Thursday, April 28, 2011

Play Date Cafe...See the Flowers Smiling

Our very own Sarah Anderson has given us quite an interesting mix of colors to play with this week at the Play Date Cafe. And though these are not necessarily my "go to" colors, it's nice to sometimes work outside of my comfort zone. This particular time just happens to be way out of my zone. No matter, you challenge yourself to make it happen, and so I did. Here is the color story that we are working with this week:



I decided to go CAS all the way with this one, I felt that the colors were to strong to be mixed together in large quantities. That being said, I did see some of the other PDCC design team gals use heavy doses of each color with marvelous results. Here is my take on these colors using some F-A-B Hero Arts stamps:






Hero Arts has generously offered up a $25 shopping spree for this week's "Cup of the Week" designee!
And to add to the fun, we also have a special guest from the Hero Art's Design Team, Kelly Rasmussen, playing along with us!

Time to take a look at how the other Play Date Cafe gals arranged these colors into fabulosity:

Senior DT:

Julie Ranae
Ruby 2 Shoes

First Term Designers:

Fiona Schultz
Jaclyn Miller
Jinny Newlin
Libby Hickson
Michele Gross
Tracey Kuzniak

Private Blend Designer:

Colleen Dietrich


The Fine Print:
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.

Have fun and happy stamping!



Stamps:  Anytime Messages, Large Solid Flower (Hero Arts Stamps)
Paper: Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Cranberry (CTMH), Going Gray (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories: Green gems (Icons)
Size: 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"

17 comments:

  1. this is super CAS Andrea! But how effective with that gorgeous red flower!

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  2. I don't think I have ever seen you create a one layer card! Well done! Love the big flower :)

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  3. Love the CAS Style! Great card Andrea!

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  4. I've missed a few of your cards lately, they are all just gorgeous, I love the colors on the moon and back one and the Crafty secrets one also. Thanks for all the inspiration you share on all of these.

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  5. Hooray for you, you made CAS work!!! Great job Andrea. :)

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  6. Now hang on a cotton pickin minute! Some body snatcher has taken Andrea and I demand to know where they've put her! lol
    Well done, girlfriend! (not for taking Andrea , but for the nice CAS card. :-)

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  7. Beautiful, CAS card, Andrea! LOVE your use of white space!

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  8. Oh my I went looking for your card and missed it -- I have never seen such a CAS card in your stash before! Looks good!!

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  9. So you have been holding out on us, eh? You are a rockin' CAS designer!! I LOVE this card!!!!

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  10. OH, Andrea!! You really made this card pop! I LOVE the simplicity but that bold red flower--and those green gems are perfect! LOOOOOOOVE it:) You are so amazing:)

    THANK YOU for all your recent comments and emails! You are the sweetest!! THANK you for making me smile!

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  11. Andrea, this is beautiful. You're really great at CAS! I loved the colours this week but then these are mine as more subtle colours are yours! You did a fantastic job with the colours!

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  12. Your artwork is great! Beautifully created.

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  13. Andrea...you are the queen of beautiful layers but it is always nice to see you bring CAS to the table! This is a beautiful way to use these vivid colors!

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  14. WOW a CAS card from you!!! AMAZING job Andrea!

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  15. Wow, what a bold statement with that big red flower...love it! I struggle with CAS cards. You are amazing 'cause you do so well with shabby, elegant, and CAS...great job! Take care!:-)

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  16. You are a master at CAS too!! absolutely stunning!! :)

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  17. Such a classic and beautiful card!

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