Play Date Cafe - I'm Nutty '4' Cookies

Are you hungry yet?

Today, I'm mixing baking and crafting all in one post for this week's Play Date Cafe Challenge. This week's color story includes - Evergreen, Olive, Smoke, and Cherry Blossom.

I made these items to add to a birthday gift box for a friend. I even used a shredder to make some paper shavings to add to the box as well.

The doily tag was made using the fun "I'm Nutty 4 U" Gel-a-tins  stamp.  

I also made some homemade walnut chocolate chip cookies. The stamp fits in perfectly with the cookie treats. I placed each one in a small cellophane bag & dressed it up with a colorful flower.

This project is easy peasy and so great for gift giving.

 

Gel-a-tins is our wonderful sponsor this week.

 

 

Be sure to link up on the PDCC blog. And remember, your project can be anything crafty just as long as it follows this week's color story! 

Have fun & Happy Crafting!

Play Date Cafe - Playful Paper Pockets

It's back to school time and I've got some fun projects for ya today that I made for my students and fellow teachers.

I have named this one  - "Playful Paper Pockets"

And be sure to play along with us at The Play Date Cafe. We've got a beautiful color story for you today. The colors are - Black, White, and a splash of Lime Green.

 We got to play with some wonderful SRM Stickers this week too!

I made this pocket to give to one of my students this school year. I love to make gifts for them when they show respect, good manners, help out a fellow classmate, or work extra hard on a project. I used SRM's - Year of Memories - 2013 Sticker. I added a small wooden pencil on the inside. I will also add a granola bar or some other treat as well.

And this one is for a fellow teacher. I love to give my co-workers something crafty for their birthday. I will add a gift card to this pocket. I used SRM's - Stickers by the Dozen - Birthday.

Be sure to play along and link up on the PDCC blog. And remember, your project can be anything crafty just as long as it follows this week's color story!



Play Date Cafe - Thank You Canvas Tag

I have a fun project for ya today!

Check out my "Thank You Canvas Tag"

It's the start of a new challenge at The Play Date Cafe and this week's color story has a yummy color combo. The colors are Burnt Sienna, Mustard, and Slate.



This tag was so fun to make. First, I whipped out my roll of Hobby Lobby stretched canvas. I used a tag template, a pencil, and scissors to trace and cut out the tag.

Instead of using patterned paper, I cut a strip of the floral Decadence Damask fabric by Samantha Walker. I also added a strip of Stampin' Up's Designer Fabric. I used fabric glue to adhere them to the tag. {You can find the SW Fabric in the Riley Blake store}

I also added some SRM Stickers along with a Creative Charms flower, and a mini clothespin. You can easily use these tags on gift bags and boxes. They are so quick, easy, and fun to make.

Be sure to link up on the PDCC blog. The fabulous Momenta is this week's sponsor!

And remember, your project can be anything crafty just as long as it follows this week's color story!

{P.S. - You guys are really rockin' with your projects. I really enjoy seeing the variety of crafty items entered at PDCC. Keep it up!!!}

Supplies:

Canvas - Hobby Lobby

Floral Fabric - Samantha Walker: Decadence Damask

Fabric - Stampin' Up: Flirtatious Designer Fabric

Stickers - SRM: We've Got Your Border - Thanks

Felt Flower - Creative Charms

Mini Clothespin - Canvas Corp.

Gem - Creative Charms

Play Date Cafe - Be Amazing Gift Bag

It's Thursday and time for the Play Date Cafe Challenge.

Here's the bright and cheery color story:

This week I made a fun gift bag full of art supplies for one of Rachel's friends. I added a Pink Paislee felt bloom, a Whisker Graphics bitty bag, and an Echo Park chipboard butterfly to the front. For an extra special touch, I even added markers that match this week's color story.

Here are some close-up shots of my bag:

The prize up for grab this week is from Simon Says Stamp . Be sure to check out the PDCC blog for more details.

You have to admit...these are some happy colors to play with this week. And remember, you can enter an altered project, layout, card, mixed media art, or any other kind of craft that makes your heart sing. Just be sure to follow this week's color story when entering.

And P.S. - Have you heard? We have a new addition to the PDCC team. Be sure to go & give a big welcome Jen Cutherberson! :)

I can't wait to see what you make!

Supplies:

Kraft Bag - Michael's Craft Store

Felt Flower - Pink Paislee: Daily Junque

Bitty Bag - Whisker Graphics

Paper - Echo Park: So Happy Together

Chipboard butterfly - Echo Park: Hello Summer

"Amazing" Sticker - Simple Stories

Play Date Cafe - Dude Paper Bucket

Happy Thursday everyone! Today begins the term for the new Play Date Cafe Design Team. I'm so excited to share my fun new project for the challenge.

Here's the Fabulous Color Story:

I simply named this project - "Dude Bucket"

School will be starting soon and I always make something crafty to give to "Superstar Students" in my class who show respect, try their best, are helpful to others, and stay prepared with their school work.

I made several of these to give to the boys in my class. I'll fill these with yummy mini candy bars. (Yes...even the teenage boys in my class love to get crafty stuff too!!!)

Our sponsor this week is Stop and Scrap. Be sure to pop on over to the PDCC blog for more details.

And...Stop and Scrap is offering every player and visitor 10% off.

Just use coupon code PDCC10

I hope you will all play along with us this week.

Supplies:

Popcorn Bucket - Lifestyle Craft Die (Save 20% using promo code "Cokie")

Stamp - Skipping Stones Designs:

Ink - Stampin" Up

Star - Pretty Little Studio

Baker's Twine - The Twinery: Marachino

Alpha Stickers -

Mini Clothespin - Canvas Corp.

Exciting Cafe News!!!

It's time to reveal my big news!!!

I am sooo EXCITED to be a new designer with The Play Date Cafe!

And I must say Wowza...this team is oh soooo

very talented. I am honored to be among such a group of ladies!!!

And to celebrate, I'm playing along with this week's Color Story.

{Isn't it gorgeous?}

I love to give Starbucks & Target gift cards and made a Gift Card Holder using the beautiful colors.

Here are the details of my project:

The coral fabric flower is from Prima.  

I used several soft yellow elements including the Stampin' Up birdie sticker.

A mint colored sentiment from Recollections

A tulip mini butterfly using my Martha Stewart Crafts punch

And a mini kraft bag and clothespin from Canvas Corp.

More NEW DESIGNERS will be revealed this week, so be sure to stay tuned to the PDCC Blog each day to see who they will be.

I can finally share that the VERY TALENTED Veronica Zalis, Lynn Adams, Anya Schrier, Jocelyn Olson, Amy Tsuruta, Connie Mercer, and Jackie Rockwell are new to the design team as well. Congrats ladies! Be sure to leave them some love!!!

These are exciting times for sure!

Can you see me SMILING all the way from Texas?

Splash of Color!



Hey ya'll! I'm so glad it's Friday. I've been running around all week long like a marathon runner. Errands here...meetings there...pick up this....pick up that... My brain is tired just thinking about all the things I've done this week.

Last night I just ignored all of the other things on my "To Do List" and made some new cards. I actually felt relaxed and just let the creativity flow. I need more moments like this. :)

I've been wanting to play at The Play Date Cafe for weeks now. Look at this yummy color combo they've got going.



I decided to make a Christmas card using the color combo. I love holiday cards that break away from the traditional colors.

The orange polka dots and the splashes of green made this so fun for me. And check out the yellow elements too (star on the tree and the button).



Sooo...what do you all have planned this weekend? I'm planning to spend more time in my craft room for sure.

P.S. There's a DT call going on over at Creative Charms. Be sure to check it out. Their products are awesome. And sadly, Jessica has decided to close down the Lucky Girl Crafts Kit Club. Be sure to check out the sale going on this weekend.  

Live With Gratitude & Thanksgiving!



With Thanksgiving fast approaching I am making some cards to give to several friends to "Thank Them" for all of their love and suppport that they have given to my life this past year. Here is one of the cards that I made.

I am also taking the time to thank God for his many blessings that he has given me. I am definately in a Thanksgiving kind of mood. It's my favorite holiday.

I drew inspiration for this card from several fun places on the web this week. Paper Issues is putting the spotlight on Thanksgiving so I linked up there to join in on the fun.

Also, the City Crafter Challenge blog is hosting a "Thank You" Challenge and Off The Wall Craftiness has this beautiful picture inspiration.


The Play Date Cafe is also playing with these beautiful colors.



I love to do pleating on cards now after I tried it a couple of weeks ago. Here's a close-up shot of my pleats for this one! I used some cute Teresa Collins paper to make them.

I also added an oversized tag and jewel.

I also love the Gratitude sentiment which is also from Teresa Collins - Giving Thanks collection.

I'm putting this scripture inside the card along with a poem. Here's the scripture - "Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving. Sing praises to our God...." - (Psalm 147:7)

And here is the Thanksgiving poem for special friends:

Thanksgiving is a time

For reviewing what we treasure,

The people we hold dear,

Who give us so much pleasure.

Without you as my friend,

Life would be a bore;

Having you in my life

Is what I’m thankful for.

By - Joanna Fuchs

What are you thankful for this year?