Challenge #323

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 October 14th. This time it is a "Pick 2" challenge. The idea of this challenge is very simple: we give you 6 word prompts and you pick at least 2 for your project!  To be clear, you can pick more than 2 or all 6 if you really want to stretch yourself, but you only must choose 2!

The prompts for Challenge #323 are:

Harvest, basket, gingham, circle, baking and apple.

In your post, please mention which words you have chosen and how they inspired you!

Our wonderful sponsor, Lawn Fawn, is generously offering a $25.00 store credit as a prize for our Challenge Winner, who will also get an invitation to join us as Guest Designer for a future challenge.

We are joined by Cathy Preissing of MARKERS, INK & PAPER, and winner of Time Out #317 as Guest Designer. Cathy is a very talented crafter with a great eye for design and who has mad coloring skills! Take a stroll through her blog for some wonderful inspiration. Here are some words from Cathy about her crafting journey:

"I’m a lifelong crafter who has tried my hand at just about everything—from sewing and soft sculpture dolls to basket making and jewelry. In 2009, my sister-in-law introduced me to card-making, and I’ve been hooked ever since!

I started blogging in 2011 and have had the pleasure of being part of several design teams over the years. My passion for Copic Markers has recently been joined by a new love: layering stencils!

Five years ago, I retired from a career in education, and having an extra room and plenty of time has transformed my crafting life. I’ve gone from creating at the kitchen table to happily spending hours in my craft room—my favorite place to be!

A big thank-you to the Time Out Challenges team for inviting me to be a guest designer. I’m thrilled to be joining you and can’t wait to share some crafty inspiration!"

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

And now for some inspiration from our design team!

Carol Mc

Gingham, Circle, Harvest, Baking, Apple

Helen

Gingham and Circle

Ishani

Baking, Basket & Circle

Jaydee

Apple, Circle

Jenny

Gingham, Circle

Kate

Basket, Gingham, Circle, Baking, Apple

Nancy

~taking a break~

Stephanie

Circle, Baking, Apple

Bobby

Harvest, Basket, Gingham, Apple

Deepti

Basket, Apple, Gingham

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 blog sidebar):

• Upload your project using the Inlinkz below by 5:00 GMT (London), 12:00 Noon EDT (New York) on Wednesday, October 14th.
• 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.

Thank you and happy crafting!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Challenge #319

 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 August 19th. This time it is a "Pick 2" challenge. The idea of this challenge is very simple: we give you 6 word prompts and you pick at least 2 for your project!  To be clear, you can pick more than 2 or all 6 if you really want to stretch yourself, but you only must choose 2!

The prompts for Challenge #319 are:

Monochrome, Geometric, Floral, Stitching (faux or real), Birthday and CAS

In your post, please mention which words you have chosen and how they inspired you!

Our wonderful sponsor, Newton's Nook, is generously offering a $25.00 store credit as a prize for our Challenge Winner, who will also get an invitation to join us as Guest Designer for a future challenge.

We are joined by Heather Heroldt of Handmade by Heather, and winner of Time Out #314 as Guest Designer. Heather is a very talented designer and a frequent and loyal Time Out participant. We always love to see her work in the gallery, and we greatly appreciate her support. Treat yourself to a stroll through her BLOG for some wonderful inspiration!

Here is a little bit about Heather and her crafting journey in her own words:

"Hi, I’m Heather from sunny Scottsdale, Arizona!  I first got the stampin’ bug about 15 years ago, and haven’t looked back, lol.  I love to make cards the most, and to teach others how to let their creativity shine!  I’m so honored to guest at Time Out Challenges this round!"

This is Heather's wonderful Challenge Card. She picked CAS and Stitching. Check out all the details HERE. 

And now for some inspiration from our design team!

Jenny

Monochrome, Floral, Birthday and Stitching (faux)

Kate

Monochrome, Geometric, Floral, Stitching (faux), Birthday and CAS

Nancy

Floal, CAS, Birthday and Stitching

Stephanie 

Floral and CAS

Bobby

CAS, Monochrome, Floral and Birthday

Deepti

CAS and Birthday

Carol Mc

Geometric and CAS

Helen 

Birthday, CAS, Floral

Ishani

Monochrome and Birthday

Jaydee

Floral and Stitching

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, August 19th.
• 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.

Thank you and happy crafting!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Challenge #315

 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 June 24. This time it is a Pick 2 challenge where we are challenged to  pick at least 2 of the six given cues and incorporate them into our projects. You may pick more than 2 but you must pick at least 2. Our cues this time are: Vacation, Summer, Camping, Sun, Water and Ice Cream.

Our wonderful sponsor, Newton's Nook Designs, is generously offering a $25 store credit as a prize for our Challenge Winner, who will also get an invitation to join us as Guest Designer for a future challenge.

We are joined by Sherri Schmidt, winner of Time Out #310, as Guest Designer. Sherri is a talented card maker and a frequent player at Time Out. She posts her work on Flickr as Sherrisonline. Even if you are not a Flickr member, you can still view her gallery. Sherri's designs are fun and her style is eclectic. Do treat yourself to a stroll through her gallery for some great inspiration. 

Here are a few words from Sherri with regard to her crafting journey:

"Hi! I’m so happy to be Time Out’s guest designer again. From originally making Christmas cards with little more than cardstock, an X-Acto knife, and glue sticks, I am now totally obsessed with die cutting and all the things I can easily cut out. Thanks to the online card making community, though, I have learned to do so much more—and my tools and supplies have consequently increased, exponentially! I love Time Out challenges because they help me use my supplies in new ways and create cards I never would come up with otherwise."

This is Sherri's wonderful Challenge Card. She picked sun and water for her creation. Check out all the details HERE.

And now for some inspiration from our design team!

Bobby

Summer, Beach, Water

Carol Mc 

Vacation, Water, Sun

Helen 

Ice-cream, Summer, Sun

Ishani

Summer, Water, Sun (screen)

Jaydee

Summer, Sun, Water

Jenny

Summer, Sun, Ice Cream

Kate

Nancy

Water, Summer, Sun

Stephanie 

Summer, Water

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, June 24th.
• 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. 

Thank you and happy crafting!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

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! We have all used STAMPlorations Products in our designs. If you have some in you stash, we'd love to see them in your designs to celebrate Shery's re-opening, though this is not a requirement to play with us for this challenge.

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 29th.
• 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!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter