Candy Cane LEAD, Show Stoppers and Prize Winner

Thank you so much for joining us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Candy Cane!

photo source: atthepicketfence.com

For each challenge, we select a LEAD 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 $20 gift certificate from our sponsor for this challenge: Avery Elle.

The LEAD of the CANDY CANE challenge is...

#30 Angie Tieman

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

"I'm in love with Angie's Candy Cane combo!  Her fabulous card and sweet goodies are irresistible!"

"I love the mixture of elements Angie used on her card. The different sentiments, the washi tape and patterned papers are arranged perfectly."

"Another vote for Angie here, her card is pure sweetness."

The Show Stoppers for the CANDY CANE challenge are...

#6 Helen Gullett


"Loved Helen's wreath with the candy cane striped paper in the background."


#54 vicki dutcher


"Love the background Vicki created and how the snowflake pops off of it!"


#3 Rahmat


"Rahmat's card is filled with so many great details and texture!"


#60 Houses Build of Cards: Big Red


"The big glossy bow that Heather created makes such a statement! The row of bling is the perfect finishing touch."

The randomly selected winner of the 
$20 gift certificate from Avery Elle is...

#56 Catchy Design


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

Be sure to check back tomorrow for a new challenge.

Happy Birthday, Amy!

Happy Birthday to Curtain Call Crew member Amy Kolling of Stamp-n-Paradise!

Warm wishes and hugs on your special day, may the snowflakes be of the frosting variety! 

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The Curtain is Still Up on Candy Cane

There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!  

You have until December 25th at 8:00 AM CST to be inspired and share your project!

Current challenge details and link-up are here.

The LEAD of this challenge will be invited to be a guest designer in an upcoming challenge!

 A randomly selected participant in the Candy Cane challenge will receive a $20 gift certificate to Avery Elle.

A few of the Curtain Call Crew gals are here to provide some more inspiration for you!

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

Monika Davis, M.A.D. Stamper

Sheri Gilson, Paper Crafty's Creations

Tracey McNeely, In My Creative Opinion

We look forward to seeing your creations!

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

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Candy Cane

Welcome to the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!!

This week we are inviting you to join us for...

photo source: atthepicketfence.com

We have a fabulous new sponsor, Avery Elle, for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Candy Cane!  A randomly selected Candy Cane participant will receive a $20 Avery Elle gift certificate, while the LEAD will be invited as a Guest Designer in a future challenge!

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

Laurie Willison, Soapbox Creations

Lisa Henke, My Little Creative Escape

Marisa Ritzen, Rosemary Reflections

 Maureen Plut, buttons & bling

Monika Davis, M.A.D. Stamper

Sarah Gough, THinkING STAMPS

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 December 25th at 8:00 AM CST.
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, Show Stoppers and Prize Winner will be chosen by the crew and announced on December 31st at 8:00 AM CST.

An InLinkz Link-up

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

Clearly Christmas LEAD, Show Stoppers and Prize Winner

Thank you so for joining us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Clearly Christmas!  

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 #30 gift code from our sponsor for this challenge: Winnie & Walter!

The LEAD of the Clearly Christmas challenge is...

#22 Michelle Bala

Congrats Michelle!  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...

"I love Michelle's card for its simplicity, texture and perfect amount of colour. The glossy accent on the ornament is awesome. Heat embossed sentiment on the vellum is a nice touch."

"Michelle's sweet card captures the Clearly Christmas challenge in a darling way! Love the ornament wreath all colored up in greens and blues!"

The Show Stoppers for the Clearly Christmas challenge are...

#16 Lin

"Lin's design is absolutely gorgeous!" 

"Lin's vellum poinsettias are so delicate and absolutely stunning! I love them surrounded with white  and just a few sparkly sequins." 

#62 Cathy Design (Deepti)

"I love Deepti’s artsy take on the challenge. Her collage focal point has all sorts of wonderful things to catch the eye. The more I look, the more I love! (And the free digi she designed is a bonus!)"

#19 Kelly Schirmer

"I love Kelly's pretty wreath. The sequins look wonderful on the white heat embossed image. So classy and elegant."

#11 Angel Johns

"I love the gorgeous blue panel with the simple layout Angel made! Of course, there is the watercoloring where the inspiration colors are pulled in!"

#43 I Card Everyone (Michele)

"Michele's card perfectly captures the inspiration photo with the silver foil package and beautiful Christmas ornaments!"

#18 Cindy Beach

"I love the sweet little pine branch with the gorgeous blue ornament. Love the little extras with the washi tape, bow and sequins."

#57 Shaker Card - Flourishtina

"I love Flourishtina's shaker card. The white frame is lovely and the glitter and sequins as snow is perfect."

The randomly selected winner of the $30 gift code

from Winnie & Walter is...

#29 Mona Pendleton

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

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