PDCC #128 {post1}

Hello, friends:} 

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We are starting another color story today over on the  Play Date Cafe blog! This week's colors are flaming pink, bright orange, white. 

I love this color story--the hot pink and orange are PERFECT together. I wanted to making something spring or summer like...I had three cards (with a carrot) in mind...but then I remembered that I wanted to make a Christmas card with non-traditional colors (plus, Ashley and I were talking about it the other day)...and that is where I got my inspiration! 

I created a Christmas card from Florida using this weeks PDCC color story--perfect for a non-traditional Christmas card {and a bit late for the Paper Crafts magazine call! DRATS!}. LOOOOOOVE that Santa with his bathing suit bottoms! I actually masked this image {Paper Smooches Santa Paws} several times to get him to have a bald head, longer shorts, no cuffs, no eyes, etc. I love how he turned out! I also used the oval shadow from the PS Vogue Abode set as his surf board. Actually, I used several other PS stamp sets: Chubby Chum Pals, Get Outta Town, and Surf & Turf. LOVE this card! **I really wanted to put "Happy Holidays from Florida {our happy place}" as the sentiment...but it was too long. EH. Also, the gems are hot pink and orange--in the pic they look maroon....double eh! 

Santa is actually on a pink surf board! LOL! 

That's it for me....but be sure to stop by the PDCC blog for complete details and prize information! Be sure to link up your creations by Tuesday, April 24th at 11:59pm EST. I cannot wait to see what you make!!! 

And don't forget to leave some love for the PDCC DT---which we have a new Private Blend Designer joining us starting May 3rd, Donna!! I'm so excited for her to join the team. I can't wait to see what she will create with these color stories! Welcome, Donna:) 

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}