Cuppa Cocoa LEAD and Show Stoppers

Cocoa, mugs, coffee, marshmallows, rustic colors...all kinds of warmth in the gallery this week!  Thank you for joining us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Cuppa Cocoa.

A big thank you goes to the Curtain Call readers, followers, participants and to our sponsor, My Favorite Things, who is providing a gift certificate to our LEAD!

The LEAD of the Cuppa Cocoa challenge is...

#29 Deepti

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

Here is some applause from the crew...

 Love that Deepti looked past the obvious and went with the colors and elements for her card!

 So many wonderful elements on her card! Love the cork ring, chevrons and vellum sentiment tag. Fabulous focal cluster!

 I adore the variety of textures and patterns on Deepti's card... the cork circle, the vellum sentiment, the chevrons and dots...it's wonderfull. And the golden touch with the leaves is so rich.

The Show Stoppers for the Cuppa Cocoa challenge are...

#7 Joanne Basile

 I love Joanne's heart with the paint splatters in the background. The layered flower and the buttons are so pretty. I also love the sweet heart.

Joanne's card has such a sweetness to it that leaves me swooning! The soft colors and rustic textures are divine!

#43 The Pursuit of Stampin'ess

I am voting for In Pursuit of Stampin'ness because of the watercolour stamping - a wonderfully different look.

 I love all of the little details that 'The Pursuit of Stampin'ess' used on her card, and the colors are amazing!

#27 Lisa Henke

   Lisa's card loaded with just the right amount of rustic layers and elements!

#57 Christyne K

 I love the warmth in Christyne's card that evokes the inspiration perfectly! The sponging and stitching are perfect compliments to her design.

#42 MackiMade Paper Creations

This card is totally adorable! The sweet sentiment banner, the hearts, the "coffee ring" and the nontraditional colours make this card a winner!

#49 Audrey Tokach

 I was drawn to Audrey's card for the colors and how she created a pattern on the cup.

#38 Cathy Santie

 Cathy's card is the perfect mix of pattern, color and warmth. I love the diagonal ribbon treatment and that flawless bow!

Join us tomorrow morning for a new challenge and sponsor!  

The Curtain is Still Up on Cuppa Cocoa

There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Cuppa Cocoa!  You have until February 10th at 8:00 AM CST to be inspired and share your project!

photo source:  aerie by American Eagle

All of the challenge details are here.

My Favorite Things is sponsoring Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Cuppa Cocoa!  The LEAD of the Cuppa Cocoa challenge will receive $20 gift code for the MFT Store!

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

Amy Tsuruta, Tsuruta Designs

Barb Murphy, barbles

 Gayatri Murali, Handmade by G3

Kim Singdahlsen, Joyful Creations with Kim

Marisa Ritzen, Rosemary Reflections

 Maureen Plut, buttons & bling

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 February 14th for the Lead and Show Stoppers from this challenge.
Then come back on February 15th for the next challenge!

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Cuppa Cocoa

Welcome to the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!  

Our new challenge, Cuppa Cocoa, is sure to warm your heart and soul!

photo source:  aerie by American Eagle

My Favorite Things is sponsoring Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Cuppa Cocoa!  The LEAD of the Cuppa Cocoa challenge will receive $20 gift code for the MFT Store!

We have two fabulous guests joining us today!

MFT Designer, Jody Morrow, Confessions of a Ribbon Addict

Guest Designer, Heather Jensen, Simply Handmade by Heather

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

Amber Kroening, Bella Rose Cards

Amy Kolling, Stamp-n-Paradise




Amy Tsuruta, Tsuruta Designs

Barb Murphy, barbles

 Gayatri Murali, Handmade by G3

Kim Singdahlsen, Joyful Creations with Kim

Laurie Willison, Soapbox Creations

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 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 February 10th at 8:00 AM CST.

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

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