Curtain Call: April 2014

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Guest Designer

Please join us in welcoming our first Curtain Call Guest Designer, Leigh Penner of To the Full! Leigh will be working with us for our May 1st challenge that will go live tomorrow at 8:00 AM CST! You won't want to miss what she and the crew girls have whipped up this week...nor, will you want to miss out on our inspiration challenge and fabulous new sponsor!

Leigh Penner, To the Full

"My name is Leigh Penner & I'm so excited to be guest designing for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!

I am married to my husband, Cameron (18 years now -- wow!) & together we have three wonderful children: Austin (who'll turn 15 next week!), Jonah (11.5) & Sage (9.5). I work part time as a substitute teacher in our town (Morden, Manitoba, Canada).

I love paper crafting -- especially card making and scrapbooking! I started scrapbooking 11 years ago today -- when I hosted a CM party at my house. From that moment on, I was hooked! I started card making & stamping about three years ago and love it equally!

I am currently designing for Pretty Pink Posh, Reverse Confetti, Chickaniddy Crafts & CAS(E) This Sketch. I also recently started making videos for Paper Crafter's Library.

When I'm not working or stamping, I enjoy blogging (www.leighpenner.blogspot.com), reading, watching movies with my family & going for bike rides. I also enjoy doing taekwondo with my kids -- I have my 2nd degree black belt."

Confetti Crush LEAD and Show Stoppers

Thank you for joining us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Confetti Crush.

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

And our winners are....

The LEAD of the Confetti Crush challenge is...

#23 Get Well Mixed Media Card

Congrats, Nina! Please email Stacey at [email protected] to accept your prize!

Here is some applause from the crew...

WOW! WOW! WOW! I'm speechless!

Nina's use of acrylic paints is just plain amazing.

The details on this mixed media beauty are just stunning!

I love Nina's mixed media card. So many wonderful colors blended together. Great textures and images.

The Show Stoppers for the Confetti Crush challenge are...

#28 Tyra

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LOVE EVERYTHING about Tyra's card!! Perfection....I tell ya!!

Love those banners of confetti that Tyra strung across her amazing card! A fabulous, fun and trendy entry!

#24 Michelle Bala

Michelle's card is the perfect balance of the theme and the inspiration photo. Creative confetti too!

#12 shirley-bee

I love the incredible dimension of Shirley's bright banners fading into the distance - a fantastic use of Distress Inks.

#27 three trees

I'm a sucker for shaker cards and sequins, and the feathers are a fabulous finishing touch!

#63 Meghan at Pink Bike

The sweet little bunny and creative carrot confetti are just too adorable!

#54 House Built of Cards

Clever use of brush image to make the feathers and love the use of enamel dots and gold glitter strips.

Join us tomorrow morning for a new challenge and sponsor!

Monday, April 21, 2014

The Curtain is Still Up on Confetti Crush

There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Confetti Crush! You have until April 25th at 8:00 AM CDT to be inspired and share your project!

You can find all of the details here.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Reverse Confetti and the LEAD of this challenge will receive a gift certificate to the Reverse Confetti store!

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

Amy Tsuruta, Tsuruta Designs

Kim Singdahlsen, Joyful Creations with Kim

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 April 30th for the Lead and Show Stoppers from this challenge.
Then come back on May 1st for the next challenge!

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Confetti Crush

photo source: polkadotprintsstudio.blogspot.com

Welcome to the Curtain Call!

We have a fantastic new sponsor, Reverse Confetti, for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Confetti Crush! The LEAD of this challenge will receive a gift certificate to the Reverse Confetti store!

The Curtain Call is over the moon that the owner of Reverse Confetti, Jen del Muro, is joining us today for the Confetti Crush challenge. Check out her DARLING card!

Jen del Muro, Reverse Confetti

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

Amber Kroening, Bella Rose Cards

Amy Kolling, Stamp-n-Paradise

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 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 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 April 25th at 8:00 AM CDT.

The LEAD and Show Stoppers will be chosen by the crew and announced on April 30th at 8:00 AM CDT.

An InLinkz Link-up

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

Monday, April 14, 2014

Baby Booties LEAD and Show Stoppers

Thank you for joining us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Baby Booties.

A big thank you goes to the Curtain Call readers, followers, participants and to our sponsor, Newton's Nook Designs, who is providing a Newton's Nook gift certificate to our LEAD!