Wednesday, February 26, 2014

There's still Time to Play...Challenge #184: Jaydee's Sketch Challenge

There is still time to play in Challenge #184: Jaydee's Sketch Challenge! To see the original post and to view the Design Team inspiration cards, click Here.  We can't wait to see what you create! The challenge ends Friday, February 28th at Noon, PDT.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Paper Players # 184 - A Sketch from Jaydee


Well, you really made it hard for us to choose the winners for LeAnne's CAS theme challenge.  There were some amazing cards last week.  You all really rocked the challenge.   Now, we can't wait to see what you do with my sketch this week.  



The design team have some fabulous inspiration for you - and each of them took this sketch in a totally different direction.  Please stop by their blogs and show them a little love, and then come back and play along with us.  We can't wait to see what YOU do with the sketech

The Paper Players Design Team



Challenge Rules:
  1. Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.
  2. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge submission.
  3. Please link your card to no more than three challenges, TOTAL. Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted.
  4. Have fun!

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Challenge #183 Winners


Wow, we loved seeing all your starry creations this week!  We saw stars in the sky, stars on candles and even a sheriff's star!  It was fun to see everyone's take on LeAnne's starry challenge!  Before we get to our Headliner, let's have a look at the Design Team picks for A Cut Above:





And now, LeAnne's choice for Headliner:


May Park




I kept coming back to May's cute little card....the concept was so clever, with those little "jumper cables" made from mini clothespins, attached to a little starry heart....well, it just captured MY heart and made me smile!  Who wouldn't love to get this card, right?  Congrats, May, for being my Headliner this week!

Be sure to come back tomorrow when the talented Jaydee will have a new challenge for us!  See you then!

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

There's Still Time to Play in Challenge #183: LeAnne's CAS Challenge

There is still time to play in Challenge #183: LeAnne's Clean and Simple Challenge! To see the original post and to view the Design Team inspiration cards, click Here.  We can't wait to see what you create! The challenge ends Friday, February 21st at Noon, PDT.

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Challenge #183 - A Clean and Simple Challenge from LeAnne

Hi everyone!  LeAnne here with today's challenge for you!  You did such an awesome job with Nance's colors last week....it was fun to see your creations!  This week's challenge is in honor of my daughter, whose birthday is today!  She loves stars, so I thought it would be fun to do a clean and simple challenge using stars--sparkly stars, stamped stars, starry paper....use your imagination!  We can't wait to see your clean and simple starry creations!!!




Challenge Rules:
  1. Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.
  2. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge submission.
  3. Please link your card to no more than three challenges, TOTAL. Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted.
  4. Have fun!


Saturday, February 15, 2014

Winners for Challenge #182: Nance's color challenge

A little bit trendy, a little bit elegant....wow, we are impressed!  For what many thought was a verrrry challenging color combination, you all rose to the occasion and made these colors sing!  Many thanks for playing along with us and trying something a little different.  Before we get to our Headliner, let's have a look at the Design Team picks for A Cut Above:

And now, Nance's choice for Headliner:
Kandi & Company
Kandi's card had me at first glance.  An artful and balanced combination of the challenge colors as well as great depth and dimension.  I love the repeated circle elements in the doily, dots and elegant embellishment.  Her handmade gold embossed vellum is not only gorgeous but wicked clever.  All of it adds up to one stunning creation and my pick for this week's Headliner!  Congratulations, Kandi! 

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for a fun Clean-and-Simple Challenge from sweet LeAnne!

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

There Is Still Time to Play in Challenge #182: Nance's Color Challenge

There is still time to play in Challenge #182: Nance's Color Challenge! To see the original post and to view the Design Team inspiration cards, click Here.  We can't wait to see what you create! The challenge ends Friday, February 14th at Noon, PDT.

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Challenge #182: A Color Challenge from Nance

Hi there friends, and welcome to this month's color challenge at The Paper Players!  Nance here, delighted to be your hostess.  We are all aching for spring, right?  So, I thought a little spring-inspired color combination might be just the thing to chase the winter blahs away. 
Are you ever inspired by colors, patterns and textures you see while shopping?  I sure am and I fell in love with this display while having a great shopping day with my Mom and daughter.  :-) I couldn't wait to bring this inspiration to you!  You're not limited by the colors either, look at the stripes in the jewelry, the hardware, the shapes--whatever makes your heart sing!  And remember, if you don't have these exact colors just use something that's close.  Now, let's see how these colors inspired the Design Team:

The Paper Players Design Team
Now it's over to you!

Challenge Rules:
  1. Create a NEW paper, or digital, project; no backlinks, please.
  2. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge submission.
  3. Please link your card to no more than three challenges, TOTAL. Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted.
  4. Have fun!

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Winners for Challenge #181: Anne Marie's Theme Challenge

What a wonderful week of Sweet Treats here at the Paper Players! Thank you to everyone who shared their project for our challenge. So many wonderful ideas for Valentine's Day!  Before we get to our Headliner, let's have a look at the Design Team picks for A Cut Above:



And now, Anne Marie's choice for Headliner:


Kerin Sylvester 
I just loved Kerin's cute treat box and matching Valentine's Day card! The colors just pop on the clean design and the little layered hearts. And how can you go wrong when chocolate treats are involved? ;) Congrats to you Kerin! You are my choice for our headliner this week. 


Be sure to tune in tomorrow for a fun challenge from Nance!  See you then!

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Paper Players #181 - Anne Marie's Theme Challenge

Hello stampers! Anne Marie here as your challenge hostess this week. We are shaking it up a bit with a "Sweet Treat" theme this week. Please join us and play along with a Valentine card or 3-D project with a "food or treat" theme.  We can't wait to see what you create!

Now let's have a look at what the Design Team created this week for inspiration...

The Paper Players Design Team


Challenge Rules:
  1. Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.
  2. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge submission.
  3. Please link your card to no more than three challenges, TOTAL. Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted.
  4. Have fun!

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Winners for Challenge #180: Ann's Sketch Challenge

Wow! What a fabulous gallery of entries from which to select our Winners!  Everyone did an excellent job with the sketch. But before we see which card Ann selected as her Headliner, let's see what caught the eyes of the Design Team this week:


And now, Ann's choice for Headliner:

Birgit


Wow! Birgit's attention to detail caught my eye immediately.  From the Copic colored image to the stitching around the first layer...from the twine hanging from the gilded butterfly to the banner with date...this card is collage-style perfection! Congrats, Birgit, on being my choice for Headliner this week!

Be sure to tune in tomorrow for a fun challenge by Anne Marie Hile!  See you then!