Tropical Trip LEAD and Show Stoppers

Thank you so for joining us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Tropical Trip!  

We select a LEAD for each challenge who is invited to be a guest designer in an upcoming challenge. Show Stoppers are other projects that have caught the design team's eye.  

And our winners are...

The LEAD of the Tropical Challenge challenge is...

#15 Shoregirl's Creations

Congrats Shoregirl!  We invite you to be a guest designer in an upcoming challenge.  Please email Stacey at slschaf771@aol.com for all the details!

Here is some applause from the crew...

"The beach scene is amazing. From the torn edges to the sandy beach... the weathered wood fence looks perfect."

"I love the scenery and the amazing details."

The Show Stoppers for the Bow Tie challenge are...

#20 Deepti

"LOVE the look of Deepti's card...so fresh and festive, just like a trip to the tropics!"

"Dee's watercoloured panel with the red flower is gorgeous, you can see how she was inspired by the challenge photo!"

#10 Lori Tecler

"Loved Lori's take on the photo and wonderful mix of words for the sentiment."

" I love the way Lori arranged her sentiment on the three different banners, and the woodgrain paper is a perfect backdrop!"

#26 The Leaf Studio

"The use of colors on Lillian's card screams summer to me. summer=vacation=tropical trip!"

#4 Anni

"Anni's colorful, striped chameleon ticked my funny bone! He's a pretty talented guy to match the background stripes! (And Anni is a talented crafter!)"

#25 Nancy Thomas

 "I love Nancy's beach scene and beautiful use of the colors. it's such a crisp, clean, and cute card!"

Be sure to check back tomorrow morning for a new challenge.

The Curtain is Still Up on Tropical Trip

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

Current challenge details and link-up are here. 

The LEAD will be announced on August 31st and will be asked to be a guest designer in an upcoming challenge!!

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

Amy Tsuruta, Tsuruta Designs

Lisa Henke, My Little Creative Escape

 Maureen Plut, buttons & bling

Monika Davis, M.A.D. Stamper

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 - Tropical Trip

Welcome to the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!!

This week we are inviting you to join us on a Tropical Trip!

The LEAD of this challenge will be invited to be a guest designer in an upcoming challenge!  Be sure to double-check the changes to the guidelines that we recently made - all are found at the bottom of this post.

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

Amy Kolling, Stamp-n-Paradise

Amy Sheffer, Pickled Paper Designs

Amy Tsuruta, Tsuruta Designs

 Gayatri Murali, Handmade by G3

Kim Singdahlsen, Joyful Creations with Kim

Lisa Henke, My Little Creative Escape

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 Anything Goes paper project (card, scrapbook page, 3D item)...with the option of drawing inspiration from the challenge graphic.
2.  Post your project to your blog or public gallery that directly mentions and links to this challenge here at the Curtain Call. You must also copy and paste the inspiration graphic into your post.
3. Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of five other challenges.
4.  Complete the Inlinkz section below using the direct link to your project before the deadline on August 25th at 8:00 AM CDT.
5. Prizes, when applicable, will be awarded to randomly selected challenge participants. The LEAD of each challenge will be invited as a Guest Designer for the next challenge.


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

An InLinkz Link-up

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

Bow Tie LEAD, Show Stoppers and Prize Winner

Thank you so for joining us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Bow Tie!  

We select a LEAD for each challenge who is invited to be a guest designer in an upcoming challenge. Show Stoppers are other projects that have caught the design team's eye.  A randomly selected participant will win a stamp set from our sponsor for this challenge: Waffle Flower Crafts. 

And our winners are...

The LEAD of the Bow Tie challenge is...

#24 Kalyn K

Congrats Kalyn!  We invite you to be a guest designer in an upcoming challenge.  Please email Stacey at slschaf771@aol.com for all the details!

Here is some applause from the crew...

"Kalyn's use of three patterned bows on the simple stripes is SO cute. I love how she incorporated the stripes and colors of the inspiration photo."

"I love how Kalyn used the colors and those bows got me right away! They pop from that gray base. Too cute!"

The Show Stoppers for the Bow Tie challenge are...

#21 Lin

"Love how Lin pulled the colors & stripes from the inspiration photo to create her card!"

"Love how Lin was inspired by the inspiration and how she paper pieced her beautiful flowers."

#46 Meghan

"I love the whimsy feel of Meghan's card! She embraced the Bow Tie challenge in a fun way and added a touch that's all her own!"

#59 Vickie Z

"Love how Vickie pulled in the wooden BG and the colours, and the bow tie on the image is perfect!"

#39 Michelle Bala

"Michelle's card just screams happy! Love the colors, patterns and overall sweetness!"

The randomly selected winner of the stamp set from Waffle Flower Crafts is...

#30 Vinita

Please email Stacey at slschaf771@aol.com to accept your prize!

Be sure to check back tomorrow morning for a new challenge.

Happy Birthday, Amy!

Happy Birthday to Curtain Call Crew member, Amy Tsuruta of Tsuruta Designs!

Hoping you enjoy some cake with your coffee today...or maybe some coffee cake?!

photo credit

The Curtain is Still Up on the Bow Tie Challenge

There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Bow Tie!  You have until August 10th at 8:00 AM CDT to be inspired and share your project!

Current challenge details and link-up are here.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Waffle Flower Crafts.  A randomly selected participant in the Bow Tie challenge will have their choice of a Waffle Flower Crafts stamp set!

A few of the Curtain Call Crew gals have even more fabulous takes on the Bow Tie challenge using products from our sponsor, Waffle Floower!

Amy Sheffer, Pickled Paper Designs

Amy Tsuruta, Tsuruta Designs

 Gayatri Murali, Handmade by G3

Kim Singdahlsen, Joyful Creations with Kim

Lisa Henke, My Little Creative Escape

Sheri Gilson, Paper Crafty's Creations

Stacey Schafer, Stacey's Stamping Stage

Tracey McNeely, In My Creative Opinion

We look forward to seeing your creations!

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