Pop Culture Winner Revealed!

Congrats go to Terry Barner for winning our Pop Culture At the Movies Challenge.

Terry stumbled into doll makeovers many years ago beginning with "rescue" dolls. He loves to paint, create, sew and, in general, try to keep his hands busy. He has won awards for some projects, but the enjoyment of creating is a treasure in itself, he feels.

Off the Wall byTerrkat is the name of his shop that is located on the newest street on Couture Doll Shops, Designer Drive. There you will find many one of a kind doll makeovers, fashions. and accessories for your discriminating doll. Doll customization is an ongoing passion for Terry. Sometimes something is created that may not fit in with the project it was intended for, but is still really neat so you will find some of these “finds” on his website also. Terry invites you to visit his shop often as his iinventory is ever changing.

This winning entry was based on Hayley Atwell from the Captain America: The First Avenger movie. The muse is a repainted Vita. She has a military themed outfit, but not one you would find on the front lines. as it is a little "hotter." You can be sure this feisty lady is ready to lead a battalion if necessary to make sure Captain America comes home safe!

We at CDS salute you for the win, Terry Barner!! Your interpretation of this character was wonderful! We also appreciate all the contestants who created entries for this challenge - didn't they also do a wonderful job?  Look for these new items to show up on the designer's websites later today, 4/12/11.


All of the entries can be seen on The Challenge website. Terry's Entry was number one. Here is the list of the rest of the contestants and their shop information. Entry 2 - Pauline Lyngard of BW Designs, Entry 3 - Pat Stoughton of Petite Moonbeams, Entry 4 - Gayle Chavez of Oohlalaz, Entry 5 - Durelle Brown of Chic Indulgence, Entry 6 - Cindi Stowell of Cindi's Doll Apparel, Entry 7 - Elisa Cetera and John Prewitt had a team entry; she is from Petra Elise Fashion Doll Couture and his shop is JC Dream Designs, both on Main Street. Entry 8 - Kevin Kilmer of Click Designs by Kevin, Entry 9 - Denise Beaudin of Deni Doll Design, and Entry 10 - Karen Kolkman of Kolkman Kreations.


Winner of drawing #1 for those who voted is Jay Berger. He will receive the following Gift Certificates:  $10 Sweet Creations PC#1001, $10 Somethings Old, Somehings New PC#1002, $10 Petra Elise Fashion Doll Couture PC#1003, $10 Barb J's Original Olive Martini Bar PC#1004, $10 La Petite Fashion Promenade PC#1005, $10 Goldifrocks PC#1006, $5 Rochelle Originals PC#1007, and $5 Oohlalaz PC#1008, for a total Retail Value of $70. All of the gift certificates may be redeemed from 4/15/11 through 5/15/11. If you have any questions about your gift certificate, feel free to contact the CDS Manager; otherwise, contact the shop owner when you are ready to use your gift certificate.


Winner of drawing #2 for those who voted is Lynn Porteous. She will receive the following Gift Certificates: $10 Designs by Jude/Fletcher Patterns PC#1009, $10 Our Eclectic Closet PC#1010, $10 Mike's Creations PC#1011, $10 Barb J's Original Olive Martini Bar PC#1012, $10 Moon Lily PC#1013, $5 Tres' Chic PC#1014, $5 Oohlalaz PC#1015 for a total Retail Value of $60/ All of the gift certificates may be redeemeded from 4/15/11 through 5/15/11. If you have any questions about your gift certificate, feel free to contact the CDS Manager; otherwise, contact the shop owner when you are ready to use your gift certificate.