Saturday, October 24, 2009

Play Date Cafe Challenge #1


There is a brand new challenge on the block...The Play Date Cafe. It's all about color. This week's challenge shows 4 colors...brown (looked kind of burgundy to me), orange, gray, and black. This background paper is one of my favorites. I think the warm colors just say autumn. I made a top-folded 5x5 card base from gray cardstock and then matted my bg paper with a dark rusty/burgundy cardstock. I used my Cricut to cut marquees from SB and then cut those in half. I cut the word "Autumn" from SYI and put that on the marquee cut. I cut the tags from GBS and stamped the sentiment (from The Paper Company Studio). The branches are from WW and the leaves are from a huge package I bought at M's last year. I added a bit of gingham ribbon, a few self-ahesive rhinestones, and a couple of black brads. If you get a chance, check out the challenge blog HERE . Julie is an amazing talent.

18 comments:

  1. Well Kris...you got it right...the brown color was burgundy, but each of the designers translated it a bit differently, which is what I LOVE about this challenge...so glad you played along at The Play Date Cafe Challenge.

    I love your offering and I know it will inspire all who see it!

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  2. Great card, Kris! Love all the color & texture!

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  3. My my, Kris...this is a wonderful autumn card. I love the colors and your sentiment is fantastic.
    Carole

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  4. Beautiful card, Kris. It is so rich and elegant. The colors are perfect and the sentiment is lovely. I do so miss the fall! hugs, eileen

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  5. Kris, this card is lovely ... you got this challenge just right! Your colors and papers are wonderful, perfect for this time of year. We've having such a beautiful fall here in the mid-west ... I hate to see it end.

    Jo xx

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  6. Oh Kris, your idea translated into a beautiful piece, those leaves and that ribbon is perfect. Thanks sooooo much for playing with us this week at the Play Date Cafe, can hardly wait to see more. Hugs

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  7. Very pretty card Kris. Great job with the challange.

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  8. Gorgeous card Kris, I love autumny colours and the way you put the sentiment down the side is fab.
    luv
    En xx

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  9. WOW!! I love the way you did your card.. the side "scallop" and the tag.. and your leaves is a very creative touch.. I'm So glad you came and played our first challenge at The Play Date Cafe.. Hope to see you back next time.. HUGS

    oh I have a BUNCH of FREE DIGI STAMPS on my blog www.stretchnbubbles.blogspot.com

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  10. Hi Kris! Lovely card! Perfect entry for the PDCC! Great added quote too!

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  11. Kris.. Congrats on winning the FAB 4 award at the Play Date Cafe.. I love you card.. so creative and the colors were perfect... HUGS

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  12. Woooo hooo girl, congrats on winning a Fab 4 at the Play Date. Hugs.
    Carole

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  13. Hi Kris,

    I left something for you on my blog. hugs, eileen

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  14. wow this is GORGEOUS Kris! Perfect take on the challenge! Wish I'd had a chance to do this one. Love the quote too! xxD

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  15. Love the papers, I would haven't thought of using this paper. Very pretty.
    Congrats, Deb

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  16. Kris...Congratulations on being a part of our very first FAB 4 at The Play Date Cafe...make sure you grab the Fab 4 button for your blog!

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  17. Hi Kris! Happy Halloween, and congrats on being part of the FAB 4! Your card is beautiful! =D Paulette

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