Carnival Craze LEAD and Show Stoppers

The crew gals want to give another shout-out to Lawn Fawn for the generous sponsorship for the Carnival Craze challenge!  The Blue Skies and Admit One stamp sets will be cherished and well-used for a long time to come!  Thank you!

What a spectacular display of entries for the Carnival Craze challenge!  You all WOWed us with your fun and festive projects...both carnival and circus-themed!

We are proud to announce the LEAD of the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Carnival Craze...

#65, Kimberly Wiener

Congrats, Kimberly!  Contact me at (slschaf771@aol.com) with your mailing information and a Lawn Fawn stamp set selection!

Here are a few comments from the crew...

"Kimberly's card is the perfect combination of embossing and the sentiment.  The diagonal stripes and colorful dots are the perfect accents."

"I love the white embossed background and the overall carnival feel!  So cute!"

"Love Kimberly's apropos embossing and perfectly placed enamel dots."

The Carnival Craze Show Stoppers are...

#5, Teresa Kline

"I love Teresa's shabby vintage card!  So gorgeous!"

#6, Wanda Cullen

"I love the layout and colors of Wanda's card!"

"Love Wanda's use of the balloons and the stitched clouds are adorable!"

#10, Lee

"Clean, crisp and trendy!"

#16, Jacquie

"So fun and colorful!"

#17, Lizzy C

"I love Lizzy's design!  Perfectly inked showing that blue skies ARE on the way.  The whimsical doodled frame and tie-died balloon make it even more awesome!"  

"I love the colorful hot-air balloon on Lizzy's card!"

#45, Sarah Gough

"Sarah's card is so festive with fabulous stamping, layering and use of elements!  LOVE it!"

Thanks to all of our readers, followers, and participants!  We'll be back tomorrow morning, September 1st, with a brand-new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!

The Curtain is Still Up on Carnival Craze!

There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Carnival Craze!  You have until Sunday, August 25th at 8:00 AM CDT to be inspired and share your project!

Our sponsor for this week is Lawn Fawn!

The crew gals chose from these two darlings...Blue Skies and Admit One...

...and that's not all!  Lawn Fawn is offering the LEAD of the Carnival Craze challenge a choice of any stamp set from their shop!

A few of the Curtain Call Crew gals have even more fabulous takes on the Carnival Craze challenge for you!

Barb Murphy, barbles

 Gayatri Murali, Handmade by G3

Jessica Kephart, Homespun Elegance

Tracey McNeely, In My Creative Opinion

We look forward to seeing your creations!

Be sure to stop back on August 31st for the Lead and Show Stoppers from this challenge.  

Then come back on September 1st for the next challenge!

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Carnival Craze

Welcome to the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!

It's that time again...Curtain time!  We are excited to present the new challenge, Carnival Craze!

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What's even better than an inspiration challenge...how about a fabulous sponsor to go along with it?!  Lawn Fawn has generously provided all of the Curtain Call Crew gals with a stamp set that coordinates with our challenge!

The crew gals chose from these two darlings...Blue Skies and Admit One...

...and that's not all!  Lawn Fawn is offering the LEAD of the Carnival Craze challenge a choice of any stamp set from their shop!

Now, let's get on with the show!  The ever-fabulous Curtain Call Crew has some jaw-dropping creations for you to see using Lawn Fawn stamps!


Amber Kroening, Bella Rose Cards

Barb Murphy, barbles

Christina MacLaren, SeaGlass Papercrafts

Debby Hughes, Lime Doodle Design

 Gayatri Murali, Handmade by G3

Jessica Kephart, Homespun Elegance

Kim Singdahlsen, Joyful Creations with Kim

Laurie Willison, Soapbox Creations

Marisa Ritzen, Rosemary Reflections

 Maureen Plut, Buttons & Bling

Monika Davis, M.A.D. Stamper

Sheri Gilson, Paper Crafty's Creations

Stacey Schafer, Stacey's Stamping Stage

Tenia Nelson, Jazzy Paper Designs

Tracey McNeely, In My Creative Opinion

Now, it's your turn!  To enter the challenge, simply follow these instructions:

1.  Create a new paper project (card, scrapbook page, 3D item) based on the inspiration photo.
2.  Post your project to your blog or public gallery that directly mentions and links to the this challenge here at the Curtain Call.  Feel free to copy and paste the inspiration template in your post; however, it is not required.
3.  Complete the Inlinkz section below using the direct link to your project before the deadline on August 25th at 8:00 AM CDT.

The LEAD and Show Stoppers will be chosen by the crew and announced on August 31st at 8:00 AM CDT.

Thanks so much for stopping by the Curtain Call!  That's a wrap!

Watermelon Wonder LEAD & Show Stoppers

What a fabulous group of entries for the Watermelon Wonder challenge!  The colors and elements that were displayed were simply beautiful...from coral, yellow, aqua and green to feathers, pinwheels, melons and florals...absolute gorgeousness and each one so unique!

Without further ado...this week, the LEAD of the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Watermelon Wonder is...

#25, Brandi Hall

Congrats, Brandi!  Please contact me at (slschaf771@aol.com) with your mailing information and Fresh Squeezed Stamps stamp set selection!

Here are a few comments from the crew...

"Brandi's card popped out at me with all the cool circles!"

"I love the bright colors Brandi pulled from the graphic.  Her stamping is perfect, and the ribbon tab embellishment is a fun finishing touch!"

"I love Brandi's use of the colors using sketched circles, the sweet ribbon tabs and the perfectly scattered sequins!"

The Watermelon Wonder Show Stoppers are...

#57 Mona Pendleton

"Mona's page is utterly stunning!  The mixed media techniques are so beautiful with the Watermelon Wonder color palette!"

"Love Mona's page!"

#18 Flubidoo

"THUD!  My jaw dropped upon seeing Flubidoo's card.  STUNNING!"

"Flubidoo's card is stunning!"

#21 & #37 Amy Sheffer

"Love the variegated colors Amy used down the panel and how she tied in the feathers and the touch of blue on the tab!"

"I love the cool ice cream in those warm coral colors and all the polka dots are just the cream!"

#61 Lindsey

"I totally love Lindsey's floral watercolored background and heat embossed leaves!  SO pretty!"

A big shout-out to ALL of our readers, followers and participants!  Feel free to grab our badge below and get ready for a new inspiration challenge and wonderful sponsor on August 15th!  That's tomorrow...at 8:00 AM CDT!