Thursday, May 14, 2026

Music Speaks




There 's a new challenge at Time Out starting today with a theme of Playing MusicThere 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!... use your imagination and come play with us!

We are generously sponsored by Gina K. Designs with a $25.00 store credit for our winner. Thank you, dear Gina K, for your continued support of Time Out Challenges!

We are joined by Cindy Chiu of Escape To Stamping as Guest Designer, and winner of Challenge #308. Check out her FABULOUS card on the Time Out Challenge Blog where you can link to Cindy's blog and get all the details of her creation. 

The other day I ran across THIS video by Laurafadora and used her SSS Spring Birds card as inspiration for my card for this challenge. I used Guitar Hero Stamps from Funky Fossil Designs (retired) and created a slimline card with a row of rainbow colored guitars.

Please head on over the the Time Out Challenge Blog and join us in the gallery. Create something with a musical theme for your project! I can't wait to see where your imagination takes you!

Project Details
Stamps/DiesFunky Fossil Guitar Hero Stamps (retired)
Cardstock    110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
80lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Gina K. Black Onyx Cardstock
SSS Rainbow Splash Buttercream Cardstock
 Ink VersaMark
Embellishments
Other WOW Clear EP
Ranger White Super Fine EP
WOW Dual Speed Heat tool
Spellbinders Platinum Plus
Scor-Pal Score Board
Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer
MISTI Stamping Tool
My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press
3M foam tape

Friday, May 1, 2026

Happy Birthday Tommy!


I made this card for a sweet 6 year old in our family whose birthday is tomorrow. He loves all things art, so we got him a bunch of grown up art supplies chosen with the help of my art teacher friend who I love. She is the coolest Art Girl in the world! I was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches #734, and also by a post on Instagram about Paper Smooches former owner Kim (Hughes) Mraz collaborating with Honey Bee Stamps. Who knew? It's so wonderful to see her back in the card making world. So I went through my Paper Smooches stash and came up with this card for this special little ginger who is dear to my heart. The sentiment is a little heady for a 6 year old, but his parents save these handmade things and hopefully he will revisit it some day with a smile.

Project Details
Stamps/DiesPaper Smooches Birthday Sampler, I Heart Art, 
and Spreading Sunshine Stamp Sets, Easel Die.
Spellbinders Torn Paper Edges Die.
Cardstock    110lb. Neenah Solar Crest
80lb. Neenah Solar Crest
Tim Holtz Watercolor Cardstock
STAMPlorations Mixed Media Card Fronts
 InkVersaFine Onyx Black
Various PTI Inks
Diane Davenport Mermaid Markers
Embellishments
Other WOW Clear Embossing Powder
WOW Dual Speed Heat Tool
Spellbinders Platinum Plus
Scor-Pal Score Board
Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer
MISTI Stamping Tool
My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press
SSS Foam Squares

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