Gorgeous Gourds LEAD & Show Stoppers

photo credit:  pinkpeonystyle.com

The Curtain Call Crew wants to extend a shout-out to Debbie Marcinkiewicz/Paper Sweeties for sponsoring the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Gorgeous Gourds!

The Gorgeous Gourds challenge entries were beyond GORGEOUS and oh, so clever!

Thanks so much to all of our Curtain Call readers, followers, and participants!

The LEAD of the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Gorgeous Gourds challenge is

#2, Julia Aston

Congratulations, Julia!  Email Stacey at (slschaf771@aol.com) to accept your Paper Sweeties prize!

Here are some comments from the crew...

"Love the shape and the beautiful blue leaves!"

"Julia's shaped card is beautifully CAS.  The colors, inking and textures make this a winner for me!"

"I love Julia's non-traditional colors.  Those leaves are stunning against the white pumpkin!"

"Love the way Julia shaded her pumpkin so it looks like it has ridges and the stitched leaves are fabulous!"

"Julia's pumpkin is so perfectly shaded and it is such a unique shaped card!"

The Show Stoppers are...

#5, Kay Miller

"There are so many wonderful layers on Kay's card - layers of stitched mats, layers of flags, layers of flowers - and such fresh and cheerful colors!"

"I love the layers on Kay's card!  Love how neat the cuts are and the perfect stamping as well!  LOVE it!"

#28, Sarah Gough

"LOVE Sarah's use of pattern, layers and texture!  Her card has such life to it!"

#28, Jen del Muro

"I love Jen's simple take on the inspiration photo!"

The Curtain Call will present a new challenge tomorrow, November 1st at 8:00 AM CDT!  

The Curtain is Still Up on Gorgeous Gourds!

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

photo credit:  pinkpeonystyle.com

All the details are here.

Our wonderful sponsor for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Gorgeous Gourds is Paper Sweeties!  The LEAD of Gorgeous Gourds challenge will receive a $20 Paper Sweeties gift certificate!

A few of the Curtain Call Crew gals have even more fabulous takes on the Gorgeous Gourds challenge for you, too!

Barb Murphy, barbles

 Gayatri Murali, Handmade by G3

Kim Singdahlsen, Joyful Creations with Kim

We look forward to seeing your creations!

Be sure to stop back on October 31st for the Lead and Show Stoppers from this challenge.
Then come back on November 1st for the next challenge!

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Gorgeous Gourds

Welcome to the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!

How about some Gorgeous Gourds to inspire you for this beautiful season?!

photo credit:  pinkpeonystyle.com

Our wonderful sponsor for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Gorgeous Gourds is Paper Sweeties!  The LEAD of Gorgeous Gourds challenge will receive a $20 Paper Sweeties gift certificate!

Debbie Marcinkiewicz, owner/designer of Paper Sweeties, is joining us today with her beautiful take on our Gorgeous Gourds challenge!

Next up, is the ever-fabulous Curtain Call Crew with their amazing projects!

Amber Kroening, Bella Rose Cards

Barb Murphy, barbles

Christina MacLaren, SeaGlass Papercrafts

 Gayatri Murali, Handmade by G3

Jessica Kephart, Homespun Elegance

Kim Singdahlsen, Joyful Creations with Kim

Monika Davis, M.A.D. Stamper

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 October 25th at 8:00 AM CDT.

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

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

Spooky Scene LEAD & Show Stoppers

photo credit: mylifeincolorblog.com

The Curtain Call Crew wants to give a big SPOOKY SHOUT-OUT to 

Neat & Tangled for sponsoring our Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Spooky Scene!  Thank you, Danielle Walls, owner of Neat & Tangled, for generously providing the crew gals with some fabulous Halloween-themed stamps!

Wow!  The Spooky Scene entries were definitely SPOOKY, but most of all... SPECTACULAR!  Thanks to all of our Curtain Call readers, followers, and participants!

The LEAD of the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Spooky Scene challenge is 

#7, Sarah Gough

Congratulations, Sarah!  Email Stacey at (slschaf771@aol.com) with your mailing address and your choice of any Neat & Tangled stamp set!

Here are some comments from the crew...

"Sarah's trio of ghosts are adorable and spooky!  Love the simple color combination with all the additional fun elements!"

"I love how Sarah used the goodie bag.  The spider webs behind the ghosts...so cute!  So many fun details!"

The Show Stoppers are...

#12, Katie Brooks

"Pink on a Halloween card?!  Shut the front door!  Love the non-traditional colors, sweet count image and punny sentiment!"

#44, Amy Kolling

"I love Amy's wash tape stripes.  The break in one to make room for the sentiment is a fabulous look!"

"I love Amy's card!  The punch with the wash creeping through and the break in washi for the sentiment is adorable!  The design elements are so creative!"

#51, Vickie Z

"I love Vickie's scene!  The images are fabulous, and I love the fussy-cut witch.  The orange moon looks amazing!"

#53, Torico

"Torico created the most adorable spooky scene.  I love her CAS design!"

The Curtain Call will present a new challenge tomorrow, October 15th at 8:00 AM CDT with a delightful new sponsor!

The Curtain is Still Up on Spooky Scene!

There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Spooky Scene!  You have until Thursday, October 10th at 8:00 AM CDT to be inspired and share your project!

photo credit: mylifeincolorblog.com

Neat & Tangled is our fabulous sponsor for Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Spooky Scene!  Danielle Walls, owner of Neat & Tangled generously provided the crew with their choice of Graveyard Shift or Halloween Scene to create spooky scenes for today's challenge!

Neat & Tangled is also offering a wonderful prize to the Spooky Scene LEAD...a choice of any stamp set in their store!  

A few of the Curtain Call Crew gals have even more fabulous takes on the Spooky Scene for you!

Barb Murphy, barbles

 Gayatri Murali, Handmade by G3

Jessica Kephart, Homespun Elegance

Marisa Ritzen, Rosemary Reflections

We look forward to seeing your creations!

Be sure to stop back on October 14th for the Lead and Show Stoppers from this challenge.
Then come back on October 15th for the next challenge!

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Spooky Scene

Welcome to the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!



We have a Spooky Scene for you today!


photo credit: mylifeincolorblog.com

Neat & Tangled is our fabulous sponsor for Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Spooky Scene!  Danielle Walls, owner of Neat & Tangled generously provided the crew with their choice of Graveyard Shift or Halloween Scene to create spooky scenes for today's challenge!

Neat & Tangled is also offering a wonderful prize to the Spooky Scene LEAD...a choice of any stamp set in their store!  

The fabulous Danielle Walls, owner and designer of Neat & Tangled, is joining the crew today and sharing this DARLING card!  

Next up, is the ever-fabulous Curtain Call Crew with their amazing projects!


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 October 10th at 8:00 AM CDT.

The LEAD and Show Stoppers will be chosen by the crew and announced on October 14th at 8:00 AM CDT.

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