Soft Scarf LEAD, Showstoppers and Prize Winner

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

photo source: cottonandflax.wordpress.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 SIX new clear stamp sets from our sponsor for this challenge: Hero Arts.

The LEAD of the SOFT SCARF challenge is...

#72 all the sparkle

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

"I love Jessica's use of colors...the flurry of snowflakes is such a fun design!"

"Loved how Jessica used the colours to create a snowflake flurry! My first thought when I saw the snowflakes was I would need to wear a warm scarf!"

"Jessica's colorful snowflakes incorporate both the colors and the theme of the challenge in such a striking, beautiful way!"

The Show Stoppers for the SOFT SCARF challenge are...

#69 Janet

"Janet's card mimics the warm scarf in the inspiration with texture, colour and of course the warm hug."


#55 Broni



"Love the sweet image on Broni's card with the soft colors and the sparkly wing. The stitched edge panels look really nice."


#39 Birgit



"I love Birgit's design with one frame among many colorful frames highlighting the "special" and "very incredible" sentiment."


#9 Rita



"Rita's card is darling. Love how she colored her snowman's scarf and the watercolored background is stunning!"


#61 Michelle Bala



"I love Michelle's CAS take on the inspiration colors. All the stitching details add the perfect touch!"


#13 Kay Miller



"Kay's lovable little fox stole my heart! The soft scarf around his neck and those rosy cheecks make for a great take on our challenge!"

The randomly selected winner of the SIX new clear stamp sets from Hero Arts is...

#60 Bonnie

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

Be sure to check back tomorrow for a new challenge.

The Curtain is Still Up on Soft Scarf

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

You have until January 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 Soft Scarf challenge will win six new clear stamp sets from our sponsor, Hero Arts.

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

Amy Kolling, Stamp-n-Paradise




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

Tracey McNeely, In My Creative Opinion

We look forward to seeing your creations!

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

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Soft Scarf

Welcome to the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!!

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

photo source: cottonandflax.wordpress.com

We have a new sponsor, Hero Arts, for this challenge!  A randomly selected participant will receive SIX new clear stamp sets from the Hero Arts, while the LEAD will be invited as a Guest Designer in a future challenge!

Please welcome our newest Guest Designer,
Angie Tieman, schwooo!

Hi! I'm Angie Tieman from Dallas, TX , and I'm super excited to be joining Stacey and her amazing team this week! I teach at an elementary school, I make some cards, I read,  sometimes I sleep,  and I have the best husband and friends in the world. And a little dog, too. :)

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


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 January 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 January 31st at 8:00 AM CST.

An InLinkz Link-up

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

Winter Wonder LEAD, Show Stoppers and Prize Winner

Thank you so much for joining us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Winter Wonder!

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 receive a stamp set of their choice from our sponsor for this challenge: Altenew!

The LEAD of the Winter Wonder challenge is...

#37 - Joanne B

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

"Love the quote Joanne used on her card! The added blooms and details make for the perfect Winter Wonder inspired card!"

"Joanne's card stole my heart with the soft and subtle look! I adore the gold sentiment panel and those terrific textured winter flowers."

The Show Stoppers for the Winter Wonder challenge are...

#49 - Carol



"Carol's card beautifully captured the essence of the photo through the colours, snowflakes and winter theme."

"Carol's gorgeous card captures the essence of the inspiration photo perfectly using perfect colours, dreamy snowflakes and a lovely layered die cut."


#55 - Jacquie



"I love the soft look of Jacquie's card. The pearl string is a beautiful focal point."


#36 - Penny Ward



"Penny created an elegant card with the graceful leaves framing the sentiment, the neutral colors and the subtle embossed lines.

The randomly selected winner of the stamp set of their choice from Altenew is...

#57 - Sandi Pressley

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

Be sure to check back tomorrow for a new challenge.