Challenge #311

 Hello, friends of Time Out. Welcome back! If you are a newcomer to Time Out Challenges, we extend a very warm welcome to you. We're glad you are here.

We have a new challenge that opens today and runs through April 29. This time it is a Pick Two challenge. The idea of this challenge is very simple: pick two (or more) words from the 6 words provided and use them in your project in some way. 

The words that you are picking from this time are:

Earth, Rain, Pastel, Hope, Tree, Bloom

Challenge #311

We are generously sponsored by STAMPlorations with an offer of a $25 store credit as a prize for our Challenge Winner. In addition, the winner will receive an invitation to join us as a Guest Designer for a future challenge.

We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Shery Russ of STAMPlorations back as our sponsor. After facing a life-changing health ordeal, Shery has reopened her business following nearly four years away. Her strength and creativity continue to inspire us all.

We encourage you to read Shery’s story and explore the STAMPlorations store, where you’ll find a fantastic range of both classic and new products. Monthly challenges started in January and right now, Shery is running a Spring Cleaning Sale—definitely worth checking out for some amazing deals!

Her new lines of paper goods are especially impressive, and you can see some of them and other STAMPloration products featured in our Design Team projects below.

We are joined by Karen Walker of Random Reflections, and winner of Time Out #306 as Guest Designer. Karen is such a talented designer with a great eye for design and color. Treat your self to a stroll through her BLOG. You are sure to be very inspired!

Karen tells us a bit about her love of card making below:

"Hi, my name is Karen Walker. I’m a retired elementary and special education teacher living in Western New York. My husband and I are the proud parents of two adult children and five grandchildren. I started stamping and card making over 30 years ago when a fellow teacher showed me how to stamp and emboss. I was immediately captivated and have never lost my passion for making and sending cards. I’m so honored to be the Guest Designer for this challenge. "

This is Karen's wonderful Challenge Card. Check out all the details HERE.

And now for some inspiration from our design team!

Ishani

Picked Pastel & Bloom

Using Sponsor Product Bloomfully: Forever and Bloom and grow phrase die

Jaydee

Picked Pastel, Hope & Tree

Using Sponsor Product Boho Landscapes A2 Card Fronts

Jenny

Picked Pastel & Bloom

Using Sponsor Stamp Thank You Coffee

Kate

Picked Hope, Pastel & Bloom

Using Sponsor Product Spring Florals A2 Card Fronts

Nancy

Picked Pastel & Bloom

Using sponsor product Blushing Blooms ATC

Stephanie

Picked Hope, Pastel & Bloom

Using Sponsor Products Botanical Beats Collage Paper & Watercolor ATC

Bobby

Picked Pastel & Bloom

Using sponsor stamp Dee's Blossom Spray #2

Deepti

Picked Pastel & Bloom 

Using sponsor products Framed Flowers - Colorables, Birthday Wishes & Trendy Spring Bloom dies.

Carol Mc 

Picked Earth, Hope, Bloom

Using Sponsor Product Faded Botanicals Collage Pack

Helen 

Picked Pastel and Bloom

Using Sponsor Product Color Me Blooms Spring Florals A2 Card Fronts - Colorables

Fantastic inspiration from everyone, I'm sure you'll agree! Now it's your turn to Take Time Out to Craft!

Here are some details to keep in mind (See full list of rules on challenge sidebar):

• Upload your project using the Inlinkz below by 5:00 GMT (London), 12:00 Noon EDT (New York) on Wednesday, April 1st.
• Be sure your link is a direct link to your NEW project, not just a generic link to your blog. No back linking.
• Be sure you are actually following the challenge theme and explain in your post how your project fits the challenge. 
• Per our challenge rules, combining of challenges is limited to a total of 5, including ours. A total of 5 entries per challenge is allowed.

Thank you and happy crafting!

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