Sunflower Surprise LEAD & Show Stoppers

The crew gals want to give another shout-out to Clearly Besotted Stamps for the generous sponsorship for the Sunflower Surprise challenge!  The crew is over the moon with their own  Marvellous Blooms Stamps & Dies!  Thank you so much!

What an amazing display of entries for the Sunflower Surprise challenge!  They were truly fabulous...each and every one!

We are proud to announce the LEAD of the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Sunflower Surprise...

#38, Kay Miller

Congrats, Kay!  Contact me at (slschaf771@aol.com) with your mailing information and your Clearly Besotted Marvellous Blooms Stamps and Dies will be on their way to you!

Here are a few comments from the crew...

"I love the colors and simplicity of Kay's card paired with the adorable stitching and polkadots!"

"Love Kay's card...her card has gorgeous banners, fun papers and an amazing layered flower that gives the impression of a sunflower.  Design perfection!"

"I love Kay's card!"

The Sunflower Surprise Show Stoppers are...

#18, Nancy Leppek

"Love Nancy's card with the garden scene she created - fabulous fence she made with the twine at the tops and gorgeous sunflowers!

#20, Sanketi

"This card is a true work of art.  The sunflower absolutely glows from the background wash of blues and greens!"

"Love the rich colors on Sanketi's card and the fabulous coloring!"

"One word for Sanket's card...AMAZING!"

#54, Jean Martin

"Jean's card is amazing!  Love how it so closely resembles the table decor from the Sunflower Surprise inspiration photo!"

"Jean's card is stunning.  Love how she got so much colour packed in there!"

"Jean's card is gorgeous.  I think it's the perfect take on our challenge!"

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

The Curtain is Still Up on Sunflower Surprise!

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

All details and links for the current challenge can be found here.

Clearly Besotted Stamps is our fabulous sponsor for Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Sunflower Surprise!  Stephanie Wincott, owner of Clearly Besotted Stamps generously provided Blooming Marvellous Stamps and Die Collection for our challenge today!

Clearly Besotted Stamps is offering a wonderful prize to our Sunflower Surprise LEAD, too...Marvellous Blooms Stamps and Die Collection!

A few of the Curtain Call Crew gals have even more fabulous takes on the Sunflower Surprise challenge for you, too!  Some of our cards have used the other flowers and colors in the inspiration photo!! (It also gave us a chance to showcase the other beautiful stamps in the Marvellous Blooms stamp set!)

How does this inspiration photo inspire you???

Barb Murphy, barbles

 Gayatri Murali, Handmade by G3

Marisa Ritzen, Rosemary Reflections

Tracey McNeely, In My Creative Opinion

We look forward to seeing your creations!

Be sure to stop back on September 30th for the Lead and Show Stoppers from this challenge.
Then come back on October 1st for the next challenge!

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Sunflower Surprise

Welcome back to the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!



We have a big surprise for you...a Sunflower Surprise!


photo credit: poshtotevents.com

Clearly Besotted Stamps is our fabulous sponsor for Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Sunflower Surprise!  Stephanie Wincott, owner of Clearly Besotted Stamps generously provided Blooming Marvellous Stamps and Die Collection for our challenge today!

Clearly Besotted Stamps is offering a wonderful prize to our Sunflower Surprise LEAD, too...Marvellous Blooms Stamps and Die Collection!

The fabulous Stephanie Wincott, owner and designer of Clearly Besotted Stamps, is joining us for the Sunflower Surprise challenge today!  Take a look at her beautiful card!

Next up, is the ever-fabulous Curtain Call Crew with their amazing projects using Clearly Besotted Stamps and Dies!

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 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 September 25th at 8:00 AM CDT.

The LEAD and Show Stoppers will be chosen by the crew and announced on September 30th at 8:00 AM CDT.

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

Back to School LEAD & Show Stoppers

There was an AWESOME display of entries for the Back to School challenge!  The Curtain Call Crew wants to send a big THANK YOU shout-out to all of our readers, followers and participants!

We are proud to announce the LEAD of the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Back to School...

#43 Jody Morrow

Congratulations, Jody!  Email me (slschaf771@aol.com) with your mailing address and I will get your The Alley Way Stamps Learning Curve stamp set sent to you.

Here are some loving comments from the crew...

"Love the crisp, clean, graphical look of Jody's card!  The large red apple with black, white and kraft are perfect for the Back to School challenge!"

"Jody's card caught my eye!"

"I love love love every perfect detail of Jody's card!  It's perfect!"

The Back to School Show Stoppers are...

# 53, Kay Miller

"I love Kay's bright colors and patterns she incorporated into her card.  That apple is adorable!  And of course, I am a fan of white space!"

"Love Kay's mix of papers and adorable layered apple...wonderful clean lines, too!"

"Kay's card looks so fresh and that apple is good enough to eat!"

"Kay's card has such a clean and crisp design...and a gorgeous apple!"

#18, Deepti

"I love the detail on Deepti's card - the crumpled note, the sweet little hearts and especially the simple scribble."

"I love Deepti's card.  It is just stunning in all ways!"

#38, Julie

"Julie's background is so perfectly stamped, and I love the layered banners behind her cute apple.  The button and wrapped twine are the perfect finishing touches!"

"I love that ticket background!"

#34, Amy K

"Loved Amy's for the texture, the spiral note page and that darling apple!"

#58 Sharron

"I love the sweet image on Sharon's card paired with the 'dream' sentiment.  The scissors charm is the perfect embellishment!"

The Curtain Call Crew will be back tomorrow for a brand-new challenge AND a brand-new sponsor!  Hold on to your socks...you won't want to miss this one!