Curtain Call

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Curtain Call Crew Reveal - Final Take

That's right, there's a new show in town...the Curtain Call is back! Formerly known as the Curtain Call Color Challenge, the new and improved Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge is back! Our first challenge will open on July 15th at 8:00 AM CDT...so mark your calendars for this wonderful event!

Until then, get ready to have your socks knocked right off by the reveal of our AMAZING design team, the Curtain Call Crew! Today, we are proud to announce and feature two more of our 15 Curtain Call Crew designers! Are you excited yet?!

Tenia Nelson

Blog: Jazzy Paper Designs

Hello all, my name is Tenia Nelson and I am a 30 something wife, momma, doggie momma, jazz pianist, music teacher, soccer player and paper crafter that lives in the 5280 (Denver, CO)! I am married to a wonderful guy names Tim, I am momma to my awesome son Thelonious (Theo) and I have two wonderful doggie "kids" Miles and Brillo. I love me some paper, inks, stamps and embellishments...and just LURVE to create!!! I am soooooo stoked to be part of this AWESOME DT!!! Thanks Stacey for this totally RAD opp!!!

Tracey McNeely

Blog: In My Creative Opinion

Hi, I'm Tracey McNeely, I live in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada which is not far from Toronto and have been married to my very supportive high school sweetheart for almost 23 years. I am Mom to Ben, 18, and Brooklyn, 16. I taught computer science and Special Education in high school for nearly 17 years when I had to leave my job because I was no longer able to manage my MS along with working. I have been making cards since my teens and scrapbooking now for about 12 years. I find that I am happiest in my studio, creating projects that are clean and simple. Playing with paper and stamps is definitely my favorite creative outlet and find it very therapeutic. I am so excited to be here surrounded by such amazing talent. I hope that I am able to share my love of paper crafting with you.

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That's a wrap! We have revealed and introduced each members of the amazing design team that Stacey refers to as her "DREAM TEAM!"

The first challenge will go live on Monday, July 15th, at 8:00 AM CDT!

Monday, July 8, 2013

Curtain Call Crew Reveal - Take 7

Monika Davis

Blog: M.A.D. Stamper

I live in beautiful New Hampshire with my two boys and supportive hubby. I am a SAHM. I was born and raised in Hungary, but have been living in the US for 17 years. I've been stamping on and off for about 13 years. It's my passion, my hobby, and my lifestyle! Through crafting I've made so many wonderful friends. It is a wonderful community with so much love and positive energy. I've been on a number of Design and Challenge teams, and have been published in a number of magazines. I am so honored to be back on the Curtain Call Design Team!

Sheri Gilson

Blog: Paper Crafty's Creations

Hello! My name is Sheri Gilson and I'm SUPER excited to be joining the Curtain Call Inspiration Crew! I live in Northern California with my husband of almost 20 years, our 14 year old son, and am currently a SAHM who loves to create.

I was first introduced to stamping just before the birth of my son by my Mom and close friend who were totally obsessed with it (at the time I couldn't figure out why...LOL). I immediately fell in love with card making and now have an entire room dedicated to it to prove it. In the very beginning I attended monthly Stampin' Up workshops and then was introduced to Splitcoaststampers in 2006. In 2012, I had the honor of being asked to join the Dirty Dozen design team over at Splitcoaststampers. I've also been very lucky to be part of numerous design and challenge teams as this has become a true passion of mine. I would like to thank Stacey and Kim for the wonderful opportunity...I can't wait to get started with this AMAZING design team!!

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Sunday, July 7, 2013

Curtain Call Crew Reveal - Take 6

Marisa Ritzen

Blog: Rosemary Reflections

I am a SAHM who runs a before and after school daycare in my home, and I also work for my husband's company. I have two amazing children and a husband who appreciates my need for "me time".

I was introduced to stamping ten years ago through a Stampin' Up! demonstrator whose daughter was in the same preschool class as my daughter. Three years later, I discovered Splitcoast Stampers and my stamping hobby/addiction took off with a vengeance. Nothing gives me more joy than to be able to create a hand-crafted card to give away as well as being able to meet so many wonderful stampers around the world!

Best of all, I have come full circle! I was part of the original Curtain Call Colour Challenge Crew and am totally excited to have been invited back to be a member of Stacey's new vision for the Curtain Call.

Maureen Plut

Blog: buttons & bling

I am a St. Patrick's day baby, the youngest of 6 children and live in Beautiful British Columbia, Canada. When I'm not in the studio indulging in my passion for making cards, I'm a Grade One/Two elementary teacher to joyful, energetic 6 and 7 year olds, new wife to Tony, and proud mom to Jake who just graduated from university with his Civil Engineering Degree. I started making cards when I was 10! Then, in the 1990's, when the most fancy thing you could do on a card was stamp and heat emboss, I started making them again. In 2003, I was introduced to Stampin' Up products and in 2008, a friend told me about "card blogs". And the rest is history! In December 2010, I was a Guest Designer for the original Curtain Call Colour Challenge and am thrilled to be back as a regular Design Team Member!

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Saturday, July 6, 2013

Curtain Call Crew Reveal - Take 5

Gayatri Murali

Blog: Handmade by G3

Hi, I am Gayatri Murali. I am married and live with my husband, two teen children, a boy and a girl, and then a two-year old dog in Australia! I am a stay at home mother at the moment. I am a therapist by profession. I started out as a scrapbooker but soon became a SU demo. But then who cannot love those gorgeous clear stamps and inks out there. Here I am, a cardmaker. I love to create and enjoy the process of designing! Trends influence me. I am lucky to be part of many company and challenge blog design teams, and also see my projects in print. I recently got to round #4 of Gallery Idol as well. I am truly blessed I should say!

I am very thrilled, honoured and nervous all at the same time to be asked to design for Curtain Call Challenge Blog. It is amazing to be part of such a very talented crew. Thank you Stacey and Kim! I cannot wait to showcase my projects along with the rest of the design team and help you get inspired:) Let's get started!!

Hugs,

Gayatri

Laurie Willison

Blog: Soapbox Creations

Hi! My name is Laurie Willison. I am a part-time RN, part-time SAHM. I am married to a Kansas farm boy and we have 2 little ones at home.

I started scrapbooking in 1998 and it turned into a stamping hobby in 2007. I said I would never buy a stamp and have since eaten those words! :) I have been blessed to meet so many craft friends through this hobby, which is my most favorite pat. I have been honored to be on some challenge teams and some design teams over the course of my 6 years blogging. Curtain Call was one of my favorites when I started card making so I am thrilled to be part of this team!

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Friday, July 5, 2013

Curtain Call Crew Reveal - Take 4

Jessica Kephart

Blog: Homespun Elegance

Hello there sweet friends! My name is Jessica Kephart, and I am DELIGHTED and truly humbled (and a little intimidated if I were being honest!!) to be on this incredibly talented team of ladies! I am thrilled to be showcasing designs each month to provide you all with some inspiration based on our inspiration photos! I LOVE seeing all of the ways in which designers can take an inspiration photo and just make it their own! I can't wait to see what you all come up with, and I hope to see you coming back over and over again to play along!!

I have a beautiful 3 year old son, Mason, whom I utterly adore! He has such a passionate and caring spirit he amazes me every single day! It is truly because of him that I feel compelled to create, and was the reason I started along this fabulous and fun journey of paper crafting! He is my inspiration and I am one lucky Mama!!

Thanks for taking the time to read a little about me and my family! This has been such an incredible journey for me, and I have made some fabulous friends that I know I will have for a lifetime and that means so much to me!! xoxoxo Jess

Kim Singdahlsen, Stage Manager

Blog: Joyful Creations with Kim

I live in Parker, Colorado with my husband, two teen boys, a dog and two cats. I am a former actuary (the mathematics of insurance) who has had the gift of being able to stay home and raise my boys for the last fourteen years. I am currently in school to add an accounting degree to my credentials so I can move back into an outside career. Being surrounded by men at home and by numbers at school and work, is it any wonder that I am passionately in love with creating cards - a rainbow of colors, glitter, ribbon and stamps - and a wonderful online community? I am so excited to be part of this new production at Curtain Call and to be surrounded by an amazing group of talented ladies.

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