You Are The Author

 It's Time for a new challenge at Time Out. This time, we are inspired by the words: "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

To me, this quote speaks of not wasting time with regret. If you didn't do it before, it's never too late to do it now. With Inspired By Words challenges, you can interpret the quote, or choose words or images for inspiration like "tree" or "plant"... it's up to you. The canvas is yours. 

We are generously sponsored by Varada Sharma. There will be 2 challenge winners - one drawn at random, and one chosen by the Time Out Design Team. Each will get a $15.00 gift voucher to spend at Varada Sharma's store. Our winner chosen by the Design Team will also be invited to Guest Design with us for a future challenge.

We welcome Jennifer K Elliot of LIVE.CRAFT.REPEAT and kraftercises on Instagram as our Guest Designer. Jennifer is a very talented crafter who uses lots of critters in her designs, has fab coloring skills, and loves to play challenges. Click the links above to visit her blog or Instagram. You are sure to be inspired!

Our quote immediately brought the wonderful tree image from the March 2021 Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit to mind. I had not yet inked it up (shame on me), so it was a carpe diem opportunity. I thought the sentiment (from the same kit) worked perfectly with the words.

Please head on over to the Time Out Challenge Blog to see the wonderful creations that Jennifer and our Design Team came up with to inspire you. Come play with us!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Hero Arts MMH March 2021 Stamps & Dies Pinkfresh Studio Essentials Stitched Scallop Rectangle Dies
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Gina K Pure Luxury heavy base weight card stock
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers
Embellishments
Other	A Colorful Life Designs Cloud Edger Stencils My Favorite Things Drifts & Hills Stencil Blending brushes Spellbinders Platinum Plus Die Cutting & Embossing Machine Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool Bearly Art Precision Glue Scor-Pal Score Tape-1/8" 3M foam tape

I'm also playing at:

Krafty Chicks #679 - Anything Goes

NBUS #53

My Time To Craft #515 - Use Die Cuts

The Sisterhood of Crafters #515 - Make A Scene

Meadow Bush Hello

I love the colors in the Altenew August 2023 Inspiration Challenge. As I was going through my Altenew stash, The Meadow Bush Stencil and Die set inspired me to play, and this is what happened. I used Ranger Minty Fresh Lunar paste on the centers of the flowers and it gave them a lovely sheen. I could not seem to catch it in my photo, but it looks great IRL.

Project Details
Stamps/Dies/Stencils	Altenew Meadow Bush Layering Stencil & Die Set Altenew Versatile Greetings Dies
Cardstock	80# & 110# Neenah Solar White 80# Neenah Desert Storm PTI True Black
Ink	Altenew Crisp Dye Inks - Rocky Shore, Peach Parfait, Volcano Lake, Lagoon, Emerald
Embellishments
Other	Ranger Minty Fresh Lunar Paste Altenew Waffled Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder Spellbinders Platinum Plus Die Cutting & Embossing Machine Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool Bearly Art Precision Glue Scor-Pal Score Tape-1" SSS Foam Squares

I am also playing at:

NBUS #53

Layering Stencils, Vresatile Greetings Dies, Lunar Paste, Dye Inks

I Like The Way You Roll

It's time for a new challenge at Time Out. This time we are challenged to be COLORFUL! How fun is that?? There are a gazillion different directions you can go I with this one!

We are generously sponsored by Lawn Fawn. Winner will receive a $25.00 gift voucher to spend at the Lawn Fawn Store. 

Our Guest Designer is Fran Wing of FranMadeInOregon. Fran is a wonderfully talented paper crafter. Treat yourself to a visit to her blog. You are sure to be inspired by her work. 

I love Lawn Fawn's Let's Roll set, and I wanted to use Lawn Fawn product on my card, so that decision was the first step in the process of my creation. Then I Googled Rainbow Sushi and got this great photo of a plate of sushi with all of these wonderful colors. I grabbed my Stampwheel, and my card was born!

Please head on over to the Time Out Challenge Blog to see the wonderful creations that Fran and our Design Team came up with to inspire you. Come play with us!

I'm also playing at:

Color Throwdown #756

Cupcake Inspiration #575

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Lawn Fawn Let's Roll Stamps Lawn Fawn Scalloped Rectangle Lawn Cuts MFT Wonky stitched circles
Cardstock	80# & 110# Neenah Solar Crest Sunny Studios Dots & Stripes Patterned Paper
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black Copic markers
Embellishments	Twine
Other	Altenew Stampwheel Spellbinders Platinum Plus Die Cutting & Embossing Machine Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool Bearly Art Precision Glue Scor-Pal Score Tape-1" White Fun Foam

Wish I Was There With You

Color Hues Challenge #69

NBUS #53

The Color Hues #69 colors immediately brought these Waffle Flower (Orchid dies & stencils) NBUS supplies to mind, so I pulled them out and got to work. I'm happy with the way it turned out.

I'm also playing at:

Inkspirational #295

Triple B August Challenge - Blooms

Little Red Wagon #716 Multi-Purpose

Stencil Fun - August

No Theme

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Waffle Flower Orchid dies  Photoplay A2 Round Rectangle Etched Dies
Cardstock	110# & 80# Neenah Solar Crest
Ink	Distress Oxide inks:Spiced Marmalade, Dried Marigold, Carved Pumpkin, Evergreen Bough, Salvaged Patina,' Cracked Pistachio, Antique Linen Copic markers: BG18, YR07, YR14
Embellishments
Other	Waffle Flower Layered Orchid Duo Stencil Waffle Flower Stencil Mat Spellbinders Platinum Plus Die Cutting & Embossing Machine Sizzix Sidekick Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer Bearly Art Precision Glue Scor-Pal Score Tape-1" 3M foam tape

Celebrate and Enjoy Your Day

 

Time Out Challenge #244 is up and running. We are challenged to be Monochromatic - use just ONE color in as many  tones and shades as you wish.

We are generously sponsored by Varada Sharma. There will be 2 challenge winners - one drawn at random, and one chosen by the Time Out Design Team. Each will get a $15.00 gift voucher to spend at Varada Sharma's store. Our winner chosen by the Design Team will also be invited to Guest Design with us for a future challenge.

Our Guest Designer this time is Stephanie Serrano of  Stephanie's Stampin' Spot and most frequently on Instagram at @22Stepanieserrano.  Stephanie uses lots of color and humor in her creations. Do visit her Instagram for a good look at her work. You are sure to be inspired.

I used 3 shades of Distress Oxide ink in pink hues to color a die cut made with Altenew's Floral Lace Die and glued it on to a white card base. I stamped and heat embossed a sentiment from Paper Smooches Birthday Bash stamp set with clear embossing powder and my card was complete.

Please head on over to the Time Out Challenge Blog to see the wonderful creations that Stephanie and the Design Team came up with to inspire you. Come play with us!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Altenew Floral Lace Die Paper Smooches Birthday Bash
Cardstock	110# Neenah Solar Crest 80# Neenah Solar White
Ink	VersaFine Clair Nocturne Kitsch Flamingo, Spun Sugar & Tattered Rose DO inks
Embellishments
Other	Spellbinders Platinum Plus Die Cutting & Embossing Machine Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool SSS Craft Glue Stick WOW Clear Embossing Powder WOW Heat Tool

I'm also playing at:

AAA Birthday #52 - Anything Birthday Goes

Seize The Birthday #266 - Anything Goes

Krafty Chicks #674 - All Occasions