PDCC 64 and our new DT!!!

Hi everyone

Firstly, WOW, what an amazing response on the Denami blog hop.  I had loads of comments, in fact I'm still trying to get around to everyone, so if you haven't had a visit yet you will over the next few days.  Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, I had the best Sunday!

Well it was my intention to blog at the earlier part of the week, but I haven't had any time to get into my studio :o(  I get a bit frustrated when I can't make cards, it's like part of me is missing somehow.  Are any of you like that?!   Work is finished for the week now, so hopefully I will be able to get in there!

So without further ado, here is my card for this week's Play Date Cafe challenge. As soon as I saw the colours I knew I wanted to use my Papertrey Ink's Warm Happiness set that I got for Christmas.

I really like how this turned out, but then I do love polka dots and anything caffeine, plus it works really well with the Play Date 'Cafe' theme too, huh?!

This is the inspirational pic from Julie..

Here's how my card was made;

1. Cut a card base with coffee coloured cardstock, tie on a bow of polka dot ribbon, attach to card
2. Die cut Nesties 'Lacey Squares' in grey cardstock
3. Die cut Nesties 'Labels 16' in coffee cardstock, distress edges
4. Stamp polka dot patterns with Versamark, one large onto grey cardstock, the other small onto blue, heat emboss
5. Add grey strip to bottom of card, stamp sentiment above
6. Attach blue strip at top of card
7. Attach die cuts together, using pop dots between layers
8. Stamp and heat emboss a coffee mug, again using Versamark, and heat emboss
9. Tie twine around the handle
10. Stamp/paper piece a small piece of brown cardstock for the coffee detail at the top of the mug
11. Add Stickles for polka dot detail on mug

Today is finally the day our new designers come on board with the Play Date Cafe!!!!

It's seemed like a long time coming!!  The team has been slowly revealed to you, so now you just want to see them in action I'm sure!  You are going to LoVe what they create, their work is so much fun! If you've been playing along with us for a while you may have even noticed them as players.   We have almost had to get them to sit on their hands because they have been dying to get involved, so I'm sure you will see some wonderful creations from them all over the coming months.  Watch this space!

So here is the full list of our new team

Julie Ranae (Senior DT)

Sarah Anderson (Senior DT)

Savannah O'Gwynn (Senior DT)
Ruby McGuire (that's me!)

Andrea Ewen (Private Blend Designer)

Colleen Dietrich {New Private Blend Designer}

Jaclyn Miller

Michele Gross
Tracey Kuzniak
Jinny Newlin
Libby Hickson
Fiona Shultz

So pop on over to the Cafe and link your post. If you use an online gallery, please use the keyword PDCC64, and remember to use our inspirational colours to be eligible to win!

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink 'Warm Happiness' & 'Polka Dot Basics'
Dies: Papertrey Ink 'Warm Happiness' die
Papers: Bazzill Cardstock
Accessories: East of India ribbon, Nesties 'Labels 16' and 'Lacey Squares', Ranger Distress Ink 'Frayed Burlap, Stickles

Have a great day!!