Christmas Countdown LEAD & Show Stoppers

photo credit:  thesewingloftblog.com

What a fun and festive gallery of entries there were for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge:  Christmas Countdown challenge!  

A big thank you goes to the Curtain Call readers, followers, participants and to our SWEET sponsor, Sweet Stamp Shop, who is providing a $15 gift certificate to their store!

The LEAD of the Christmas Countdown challenge is...

#73, Kanan Pandya

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

Here is some applause from the crew...

"Kanan's card is not only perfectly colored, but the background just glows!  I love it!"

"I love the ink work on Kanan's card!"

"Kanan's card has amazing coloring/shading going on!"

"Love that background!  Amazing!"

The Show Stoppers for the challenge are...

#3 Cathy Weber

"During the rush of the season, sometimes we all need a little giggle and Cathy's card did just that!.. I love her five pairs of perfectly decorated flip-flops!"

#43 Christine Drogt

" I love Christine's fabulous CAS design!"

"Joy is my favorite word at Christmas and I loved the ruffled ribbon that made the wreath as well as the touch of snow on the sentiment!"

#55 Heather Jensen

"Heather's card is the epitome of Christmas Countdown!  I adore the calendar and popped up #25 she added as the focus of her festive card!"

#62 Jo Nevill

"Jo's card caught my eye...love the bright wash and clean layout!"

"I really love the bright colors and simple design of Jo's card!"

You won't want to miss our new challenge tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM CST...a new challenge, a guest designer, and a new sponsor!

The Curtain is Still Up on Christmas Countdown

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

photo credit:  thesewingloftblog.com

All of the details are here!

We have a "SWEET" sponsor, Sweet Stamp Shop, for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge:  Christmas Countdown challenge!

The LEAD of this challenge will receive a $15 gift certificate to use at the Sweet Stamp Shop store!

A few of the Curtain Call Crew gals have even more fabulous takes on the Christmas Countdown challenge for you too!

Barb Murphy, barbles

 Gayatri Murali, Handmade by G3

Jessica Kephart, Homespun Elegance

We look forward to seeing your creations!

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

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Christmas Countdown

Welcome to the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!

Time for a Christmas Countdown!

photo credit:  thesewingloftblog.com

We have a "SWEET" sponsor, Sweet Stamp Shop, for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge:  Christmas Countdown challenge!

The LEAD of this challenge will receive a $15 gift certificate to use at the Sweet Stamp Shop store!

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


Amber Kroening, Bella Rose Cards

Barb Murphy, barbles

Christina MacLaren, SeaGlass Papercrafts

 Gayatri Murali, Handmade by G3

Kim Singdahlsen, Joyful Creations with Kim

Marisa Ritzen, Rosemary Reflections

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 Tuesday, December 10th at 8:00 AM CST.

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

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