Smitten LEAD and Show Stoppers

photo source: knitsandknotsweb.blogspot.com  

We were smitten with all the mitteny-warm goodness in the gallery for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Smitten challenge!

A big thank you goes to the Curtain Call readers, followers, participants and to our fabulous sponsor, Linnie Blooms, who is providing a gift certificate to their store!

The LEAD of the Smitten challenge is...

#50 Lindsey L.

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

Here is some applause from the crew...

 Lindsey L's cross stitched card is fabulous. I love her freestyle design and use of color. Genius!

 I love Lindsay's card. Perfect interpretation of the smitten picture and gorgeous cross stitching as well.

Wow, the cross stitching is amazing work..absolutely adore her choice of colors!

I love the interpretation and colours, gorgeous!

Lindsey's card is AMAZING! That stitching is so perfect for the inspiration picture!

The Show Stoppers for the challenge are...

#5 Wanda Cullen

 I love Wanda's sweet color choices and the trim on the mittens is a wonderful touch!

 I loved Wanda's card with the super cute mittens. Great take on the inspiration photo.

#37 Vicki Dutcher

 I just love the bright vibrant colours and those adorable puffy hearts!

#3 Kerin Sylvester

 Kerin Sylvester's card is so darling! I adore the sweet coloring and wintery feel:)

#36 D-DesignsbyDragonfly

The stacked hearts and classic colour combo are fabulous.

#18 Michelle Bala

 I  love the fabulous CAS design.

Join us tomorrow morning for a new challenge and sponsor!  

The Curtain is Still Up on Smitten!

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

You have until Friday, January 10th at 8:00 AM CST to be inspired and share your project!

photo source: knitsandknotsweb.blogspot.com  

The original post is here.

We have an awesome new sponsor, Linnie Blooms, who supplied each of the Smitten designers with a package of Faber-Castell Gelatos!  These amazing little "chapstick"-like watercolors bring about the most beautiful colors!

The LEAD of the Smitten challenge will receive a gift certificate to use at the Linnie Blooms store.

A few of the Curtain Call Crew gals have even more fabulous takes on the 

Smitten challenge for you too!

Amber Kroening, Bella Rose Cards

 Gayatri Murali, Handmade by G3

Kim Singdahlsen, Joyful Creations with Kim

 Maureen Plut, buttons & bling

Monika Davis, M.A.D. Stamper

We look forward to seeing your creations!  (You do not have to use Gelatos to play - just be inspired by the fun photo.)

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

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Smitten

Welcome to the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!

We have a cozy inspiration for you called Smitten!  Share with us what you are smitten about this time of year...cozy mittens, snuggling in front of a toasty fireplace...the possibilities are endless!

photo source: knitsandknotsweb.blogspot.com  

We have an awesome new sponsor, Linnie Blooms, who supplied each of the Smitten designers with a package of Faber-Castell Gelatos!  These amazing little "chapstick"-like watercolors bring about the most beautiful colors!

The LEAD of the Smitten challenge will receive a gift certificate to use at the Linnie Blooms store

Guest Designer:  Lesley Croghan, Always Playing with Paper

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 (will try and get a clearer picture)

 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

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 January 10th at 8:00 AM CST.

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

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