Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Play Date Cafe Challenge 43

Coming in at the eleventh hour (literally) with a little Play Date Cafe entry.  The inspiration colors this week are supposed to be a tribute to the last days of summer, but I couldn't help myself from thinking cold and frosty!  Actually, it's not totally my fault this time.... I was completely inspired by a gorgeous card by Pam Hooten on her blog HERE, using this fabulous color combo for a beautiful version of Old St. Nick with brand new stamps by Our Craft Lounge.  Many thanks to Pam for the inspiration - I know I'll be using this color palette for holiday cards again this season!  (BTW - I was so excited to win their brand new Ol' St. Nick set as blog candy - thanks Pam!!!)

So my little card uses lots of scraps of holiday papers from last year, along with a now-retired pine tree stamp from Cornish Heritage Farms, and a focal image from Melissa Frances.  I was once again trying to keep the card flat for mailing, but I don't know how that little pine tree pin will fare..... ah well, the best laid plans, LOL!

Hope you're having a great week.  It was seriously humiding here again today (along with some bona fide downpours, all with never-ending heat).... I am sooooo ready for fall!
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15 comments:

  1. Lisa SomervilleAugust 24, 2010 at 11:42 PM

    Wonderful entry just in the nick of time! Great use of this weeks colors, beautiful holiday card. Thanks for playing at the PDCC.

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  2. Savannah O'GwynnAugust 24, 2010 at 11:56 PM

    What a fun card--love that this color story was used for a winter themed card--love that pin with the tree! SO CUTE:) Thanks for playing along with us at the PDCC:)

    ps....you made it in time! Great job:) Hope you can play again with us next week!

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  3. UnknownAugust 25, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    What a fun card..I love it! I also love how you made it a winter card. Very clever..

    Hugs, Linda

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  4. Lynn StevensAugust 25, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    Now this must be wishfull thinking? its supposed to be over 100 tomorrow! I'll just kick back and admire your cool card! LOl

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  5. DanieleAugust 25, 2010 at 2:38 AM

    what a great winter card love the colour scheme
    hugs from Daniele

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  6. TerryAugust 25, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    We hit a record yesterday of 108 and today is not going to be much better! Your card makes me think of winter and I love it! Wonderful job with the colors! Stay cool!

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  7. Lynne MoncrieffAugust 25, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Colour combo works so well for a frosty card. Hmmm, not sure about the little pins in the mail - I sympathise with you and desperately trying to keep my Christmas cards (yes I have made a start!) as flat as possible, isn't it difficult to do this? Experiencing a downpour as I type. Lynne x

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  8. UnknownAugust 25, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    Just lovely, Jean! So glad you joined us at the Play Date Cafe again this week!

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  9. Suzanne CAugust 25, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    Beautiful Jean! Glad you made it in time for the challenge.

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  10. UnknownAugust 26, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    What a stunning card! Love the colors & details!

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  11. Sharon McGarry SamsAugust 26, 2010 at 11:31 PM

    Jean,

    Your cards always have impeccable composition and great extra touches.
    I always enjoy your work.

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  12. HollyAugust 27, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    So gorgeous!!!!! Love the frosty feel of this card and how you combined papers and stamped images. That tree stick pin is a perfect accent!

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  13. Anne JaggerAugust 27, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    This is beautiful, I love it. X

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  14. AnonymousAugust 30, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    Fab card! Vintage was the perfect way to go with those colors!

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  15. Gerrie JohnnicAugust 31, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    This fits perfectly with the PDCC!

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