Challenge #317

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 July 22. This time it is a Theme challenge, and the theme is:  

Water

Think ocean, lake, pool, bathtub, rain, fountain, in a glass, sprinkler, river, etc.Any way you want to interpret the word!

Our wonderful sponsor is our own Design Team Member, Jaydee. She is generously offering Pinkfresh Studios Berries & Blossoms Stamp, Die & Stencil Bundle as the prize for our Challenge Winner.

An invitation to join us as Guest Designer for a future challenge will also be extended to our Challenge Winner.

We are joined by Kathy Asper of myasperations, and winner of Time Out #312 as Guest Designer.  Kathy is a frequent player and big supporter of Time Out. Kathy's cards are quite unique, and she loves to decorate the inside of her cards as well. Do treat yourself to a stroll though her BLOG and you are sure to be inspired!

Here is what Kathy has to say about her creative journey:

 "Hello, my name is Kathy Asper. I’ve loved to draw, color, fussy-cut, and create since I could hold a pencil! I was introduced to rubber stamps in 1996… and they quickly became my favorite therapy! In 1999 a friend and I opened a small stamp and scrap store in South Dakota, and I soon learned that stamping people are my favorite kind of people! I’ve been blogging since 2017 and love how challenges like Time Out encourage me to try new techniques, themes, tools, and more. Plus, I am always inspired by the beautiful cards and other creations that the challenge DTs and other stampers post!"

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

And now for some inspiration from our design team!

Nancy

Stephanie 

Bobby

Deepti

Carol Mc 

Helen 

Ishani

Jaydee

Jenny

Kate

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, July 22nd.
• 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 #313

Hello, friends of Time Out! Welcome back! And if you are new to Time Out Challenges, we extend a very warm welcome to you — we’re so glad you’re here.

Our newest challenge begins today and runs through May 27th. This time around, we have a theme challenge:

Playing Music

There are so many ways you can interpret this theme! You might be inspired by playing an instrument, listening to the radio or recorded music, singing, sheet music, a favorite song, or even music from a film — anything connected to music is welcome.

Whatever inspires your project, please be sure to tell us about it in your post. We can’t wait to see what you create!

Our wonderful sponsor,  Gina K Designs, 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 Cindy Chiu of Escape To Stamping as our Guest Designer for this challenge. Cindy's project received Honorable Mention for Time Out #308 and we were so happy that she was willing and able to join us as Guest Designer for this challenge.

This is what Cindy has to say about her crafting journey:

"Hello, my name is Cindy Chiu.  I am a transplanter from Hong Kong, and have been living in Montreal, Canada for over 50 years.  Before I retired, I was a programmer/system analyst working in field of pulp and paper industry.  I stumbled across Rubber Stamping while shopping for a gift 30 years ago, and I fell into that rabbit hole ever since.  In beginning I was only making Christmas cards, life was busy with a full time job and 2 young children.  But now I have more time to make cards for multiple occasions and have ventured into art journaling too.  My dear hubby is my biggest fan!  I have to admit I am addicted to this wonderful hobby!  Thank you Time Out Challenges for inviting me to the Guest Designer for this challenge."

This is Cindy's fabulous Challenge Card. Check out all the details HERE, and while you are visiting, leave her some love.

And now for some inspiration from our design team!

Carol Mc

Helen

Ishani

Jaydee

Jenny

Kate

Stephanie 

Bobby

Deepti

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, May 27th.
• 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

Challenge #309

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 1. This time it is a Theme challenge:

USE A CLEAR ELEMENT OR ELEMENTS ON YOUR PROJECT.

Think sequins, enamel dots, gemstones, stickers, and nylon thread,  to name a few. Also, clear elements like acetate sheets or window plastic can be used on handmade cards to create shaker windows, floating elements, interactive overlays, or full transparent card bases. They add dimension and a modern feel, perfect for highlighting stamped, embossed, or die-cut designs behind a glossy surface. YouTube has many videos on how to use acetate on cards. Here's a wonderful one by Jennifer McGuire in case you are interested: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/52424783146996336/

Challenge #309

Our wonderful sponsor, UNIKO, 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 Verena Shapiro of Simple Stamper on Instagram, and winner of Time Out #304 as Guest Designer. Verena is a frequent player at Time Out. She has a wonderful sense of color and design and we are so pleased to have her with us as Guest Designer again. Here is a little bit about Verena's crafting journey in her own words:

"Hi! My name is Verena, and I live in Ottawa, Canada. I originally started paper crafting about 20 years ago, but as a mom of three life got too busy to fully get into it. Now, as I have more time again, I'm fully embracing card challenges as they push me out of my comfort zone and make me look at my stash differently. I tend to lean towards clean and simple cards. Life can be pretty chaotic, and there's just something incredibly calming about clean lines and white space. Thank you everyone at Time Out for the wonderful inspiration you always provide!"

This is Verena's gorgeous Challenge Card. Check out all the details HERE. Do treat yourself to a visit to her Instagram and leave her some love. You can't help but be inspired by her work. 

And now for some inspiration from our design team!

Jenny

Kate

Nancy

Stephanie 

Bobby

Deepti

Carol Mc 

Helen 

Ishani

Jaydee

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!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Challenge #304 - All That Glitters

 Hello, friends of Time Out. Happy New Year, and 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 hope you enjoyed your holiday festivities, and that you are ready for a crafty trip around the seasons with us at Time Out.

Before we begin with our first challenge of 2026, we have some very exciting news to share. With this challenge, we welcome Jaydee of Stampin' with Jaydee to our Design Team! Jaydee is an incredibly talented crafter with a keen eye for design and color. She is a woman of many interests, she is a world traveler and an all around lovely person. She has been a frequent participant in our challenges and we are so excited to have her with us as a Design Team Member. Please join us in welcoming Jaydee to our Time Out family.  

Now on to our first challenge of 2026 which opens today and runs through January 21st. It is a Theme challenge in which the theme is "ALL THAT GLITTERS". 

We are challenged to use glitter, glitter paper, foil, rhinestones, metallic inks, or other shiny embellishments on our projects. Focus on making sparkly, glamorous creations. 

Our wonderful sponsor, Gina K 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 Heather Heroldt of Handmade by Heather, and winner of Time Out #299 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. Check out all the details HERE.

And now for some inspiration from our design team!

Deepti

Carol Mc 

Helen 

Ishani

Jaydee

Jenny

Kate

Nancy

Stephanie

Bobby

Fantastic inspiration from everyone, I'm sure you'll agree! Now it's your turn to Take Time Out to Craft! Before linking up below, please read How to Play from the sidebar. Please note that at Time Out, we only allow linking five challenges combined, one of them being ours. Thank you and Happy Crafting! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter