Craft Dash and Play Date Christmas

One Card - Two Challenges. I haven't done that in FOREVER!

10 minute craft dash #8  and The Play Date Cafe Challenge #161

Time spent on the card 8 minutes and 15 seconds.  My coloring isn't perfect... I was feeling the pressure!
I used some DeNami stamps to create a festive Christmas and New Years card -- and made sure to use a bit of pink here and there so I could play along in the Play Date Cafe Challenge. Stamps Used Christmas New Years Greeting, berry vine sprig and decorative border. 

Play Date Cafe Challenge & DeNami

DeNami is sponsoring the Play Date Cafe Challenge this week!! Luckily I get to play along!

I hope you do too --- you have a chance to win a $30 Gift Certificate to DeNami.

The colors this week are grey, plum, and yellow... love!!

I chose an older DeNami stamp as my background and floated some flowers around to add some interest.  Topped off with some rhinestones and twine. Easy! 

Supplies: 

Stamps:  Fine Swirl Background, mini startlet,  and small daisy blossom.

Cardstock: DeNami White & Charcoal. PTI Plum. Retired DeNami Yellow.

Ink: Versafine Smoky Grey and SU Barely Banana. 

Misc: Twine and Rhinestones. 

Play Date Cafe Challenge #119 and Tuesday Trigger

2 Fun Challenges for 1 card

The Play Date Cafe Challenge #119 - Black and White with a splash of hot pink.

Tuesday Trigger -- what a fun photo!! I loved the black and white contrast, so that is where the background comes from.  I tried my hardest to add the orange, it just wasn't happening.  I did use the frame design in the headboard for the pink frame on my card.  

I used PTI Background Basics: Retro with Versamark and White embossing powder.  I've used white embossing powder more this month than I have in years.  I love the look all of a sudden.  All of the DeNami Sheer ribbon is 40% off  --- in case you need some.  The bike stamp is from Great Impressions, every time I use it I think of my fabulous times teaching at Papertrix in Indiana.... that is where this sweet stamp is from. 

I think this is my 4th post for today.... yikes!! My kids are off for the next 4 days so I really took advantage of my afternoon off and had a blast stamping away. 

The Play Date Cafe #113

The Play Date Cafe #113. Juniper -Mint -Vanilla.  

Totally a challenge, I just wasn't felling the pastel colors today.  They do remind me of the sea, so I went with a new DeNami Palm Tree stamp that I picked up at the stamp show in October.  Just now getting a chance to use it. I live in Vegas, I must own a Palm Tree stamp.... right?

Anyone make any New Years Resolutions?  Mine is "Simplify".  So far its going well.  Simplify the amount of money I spend on clothes/crafts.  Say "yes" less often -- I tend to OVER volunteer, especially at my kids school.  I'm also simplifying my cupboards, closets, etc.  It's been fun and rewarding... lots more to do though.  

Polka Dot Overload! Play Date Cafe Challenge #76

The Play Date Cafe Challenge colors this week scared me, until I found my favorite turtle and I felt right at home. This card came together quickly this morning, such a great way to start off a Friday!

 I used a PTI stamp and die to create my focal point and stuck the DeNami Turtle in the center.  Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Stamp, Paper, and Turtle all have polka dots.... I just couldn't stop myself!!  I actually am in love with this color combo now, so glad I gave it a try.

Lilacs for PDCC74

  

Play Date Cafe Challenge #74 Turquoise and Purple.... Gorgeous!!! I was instantly inspired by the color combo, and loved the potted plants hanging on the wall. 

 

I used the Lilacs in Pitcher stamp from  Lockhart Stamp Co. Colored in real quick with my copics.  I used Lovely Lilac Cardstock... I've had it for 12 years or so, it's about time to use it up!  Broke into some new patterned paper from My Minds Eye - Stella Rose, Hazel Paper Pad. DeNami purple button, twinery twine. Fun ribbon, and of a doily. Are you sick of purple and doilies yet?  Seems to be my thing lately!  Happy Friday! Hope you have something FUN planned!

Play Date Cafe #73 - DeNami

 

DeNami is the sponsor this week at The Play Date Cafe.  

The winner will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to DeNami! 

I thoroughly enjoyed the DeNami Floral Frenzy Blog Hop a few days ago. I absolutely loved the card that Dana made, you can see it on her blog here.   When I looked at the colors for the Play Date Cafe Challenge, I just kept thinking about Dana's card.  I thought her color blocking technique with the white embossed floral image would be perfect.   I used the DeNami Cherry Blossom Stamp  and added some pretty rhinestones in the center of the flowers.  I also used a copic marker to highlight the inside of the leaves/flowers.  It doesn't show up in the picture, but it helped to give the image some dimension.  I thought these were pretty tough colors to use, so I'm excited to see how easy you all make it look!!
Supplies:
Stamps: Cherry Blossom
Cardstock: PTI Summer Sunrise, SU Perfect Plum, Bazzill Red Something, White.
Ink: Versamark with White embossing Powder
Misc: PTI ribbon, DeNami White Grosgrain 5/8 Ribbon, Rhinestones, Edge Distresser, Heat Gun.

Play Date Cafe and Curtain Call 70

Crazy timing for these two color challenges to be the same, even the same #.  This card is for Play Date Cafe Challenge #70 and Curtain Call Act 70.
I just received a box of PTI goodies, so I couldn't wait to use some of my new dies. I also used a sentiment and banner stamp from Delightful Doilies set.  Another pretty crocheted flower adds the perfect amount of texture with a PTI button and Twinery Twine to top it off.