Time Out: Shop' Til You Drop

I'm back for a reminder post for the current challenge over at Time Out!  The challenge is a theme challenge to be fashionable.  I made this card for my dear cousin Sandie!  We both love a good shop so I thought this sweet little image and these fabulous fonts would be perfect for her birthday that was a couple months ago.

Our sponsor is Stamplorations.  Be sure to pop on over to their blog to take a look!

And be sure to pop on over to Time Out to play along with us and gain the change to win some amazing goodies!  And be sure to pop on over to our guest designer Jenny Martin for gorgeous inspiration as well!  You will absolutely love her fabulous CAS style!

Time Out: It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere

I'm back for a reminder post for the current challenge over at Time Out!  The challenge is a theme challenge to be of Relaxation!  So many fun ways you could take this...but what better relaxation than sharing a cocktail with a friend.

Our sponsor is Newton's Nook!  Be sure to pop on over to their blog to take a look!

And be sure to pop on over to Time Out to play along with us and gain the change to win some amazing goodies!  And be sure to pop on over to our guest designer Marieke for gorgeous inspiration as well!

Time Out: Happy Mother's Day

Happy Friday Eve!  Our family is off on vacation this week so I'm popping into share a card for this week's challenge over at Time Out! We have a fun inspiration photo below that can take you all different directions!  I decided to play off the flowers in the inspiration and am using sponsor stamps - Botanical Rose Garden 2 from Top Flight Stamps.

Please come on over and check out the challenge at Time Out and the fabulous creations by our design team!  Looking forward to seeing what you have created!

Time Out: Thank You

Hello there!  It's time for a reminder post over at Time Out! My card today is using the stamp set Hello Friend Floral from our sponsor Catherine Pooler!  

Please come check out the Time Out team and our talented guest designer's, Claire, beautiful creations!  We'd love to have you play along!

Time Out: Happy Father's Day

Hello there!  Happy July 4th to all my US friends!  My card today is using the stamp set Hey Mister from our sponsor Catherine Pooler!  I'm playing off the freedom theme in the inspiration quote with the red, white and blue theme!

Please come check out the Time Out team and our talented guest designer's, Claire, beautiful creations!  We'd love to have you play along!

Time Out: Who's Turning 50?

I'm back for a reminder post for the current challenge over at Time Out!  The challenge is a theme challenge to be funny. Plenty of inspiration possible with that theme!

As I mentioned above our sponsor for this challenge is CAS-ual Friday Stamps.  Michele is the most generous sponsor and I love her punny sentiments. For my cards I used the sponsor stamps she donated to us WTF 2.

And be sure to pop on over to Time Out to play along with us and gain the change to win some amazing CAS-ual Friday goodies!  And be sure to pop on over to our guest designer Milla for gorgeous inspiration as well!

Time Out: Find Beauty in the Simple Things

I'm back for a reminder post for the current challenge over at Time Out!  The challenge is a theme challenge to be inspired by nature. I love neutral tone on tone cards so it was the perfect time to get out this gorgeous set by Uniko (our sponsor) Originally Organic.

As I mentioned above our sponsor for this challenge is Uniko. Bev has created gorgeous stamps, dies and stencils.  Be sure to pop on over to their blog to take a look!

And be sure to pop on over to Time Out to play along with us and gain the change to win some amazing Uniko goodies!  And be sure to pop on over to our guest designer Lise for gorgeous inspiration as well!

Time Out: Get Well Soon

Hi there, it's time for a new challenge over at Time Out!  The challenge is a theme challenge to be inspired by nature. One of my very first stamps sets was a gorgeous set of leaves..and I'm always inspired by gorgeous leaf stamps or stencils so I loved playing along with this challenge using the  Uniko (our sponsor) stencil - Nature Treasures and stamps - Paradise Hummingbird

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As I mentioned above our sponsor for this challenge is Uniko. Bev has created gorgeous stamps, dies and stencils.  Be sure to pop on over to their blog to take a look!

And be sure to pop on over to Time Out to play along with us and gain the change to win some amazing Uniko goodies!  And be sure to pop on over to our guest designer Lise for gorgeous inspiration as well!

Time Out: Just a Note

I'm back for a reminder post for the current challenge over at Time Out!  The challenge is to be inspired by the gorgeous photo above.  Don't you just love those vibrant colors!

Our sponsor is Stamplorations.  For my card I used Sherry's fabulous Big Greetings set. There are so many gorgeous stamps over at her shop so be sure to stop by.

And be sure to pop on over to Time Out to play along with us and gain the change to win some amazing goodies!  And be sure to pop on over to our guest designer Greta for gorgeous inspiration as well!

Time Out: The Tassel Was Worth the Hassle

I'm back for a reminder post for the current challenge over at Time Out!  We're gearing up for graduation season over here...Jonathon's graduation is just around the corner on the 26th so it is the perfect time to have extra graduation cards on hand. I though the inspiration words were perfect for a graduation themed card!

Our sponsor is Poppy Stamps.  There are so many gorgeous stamps and dies to inspire you in their store!  Be sure to pop on over to their blog to take a look!  And take an extra stop to see Jeanne from Poppy Stamps playing along with us too!

Please come and play along with us at Time Out and gain the change to win some amazing goodies!  And be sure to pop on over to our guest designer Michele of I Card Everyone - you'll love her gorgeous CAS and witty style. She is awesome and one of the kindest in blogland! 

Time Out: Sweet Baby

Hello there!  It's time for the reminder post over at  Time Out!  The challenge is a theme challenge to be playful and our sponsor is the oh so generous Shea from Winnie & Walter.  I adore Shea and am lucky enough to call her a friend too!  Be sure to stop on over to W&W to take a look at all their amazing stamps.

Several months ago a very dear friend of mine had her first grandchild - and she is oh so sweet!  I was really happy to pull out the W&W Welcome to the Family to make this card to welcome little Aubrie. A new baby is certainly a reason to be playful.

We'd love to see how you are inspired to be playful - please pop on over to Time Out to play along with us and gain the change to win some amazing goodies!  And be sure to pop on over to our guest designer Nancy for gorgeous inspiration as well!

Time Out: Thanks for Everything

I'm back for a reminder post for the current challenge over at Time Out!  The challenge is a theme challenge to be use embellishments on your card.  I also love a touch of twine and a few gems here and there so I immediately new what I'd add to the card.

Our sponsor is Birch Press Designs and I've used this fabulous Stitched Maple Circle Frame die that they sent to me.  It is a lot of fun.. I used the middle maple leaf but could use it for some many other things.  Be sure to pop on over to their blog to take a look at all of their fabulous stamping goodies!

And be sure to pop on over to Time Out to play along with us and gain the change to win some amazing goodies!  And be sure to pop on over to our guest designer Andrea for gorgeous inspiration as well!  You will be sure to love her CAS designs!

Time Out: Happy Birthday to You

I'm back for a reminder post for the current challenge over at Time Out!  The challenge is a theme challenge to be inspired by the gorgeous inspiration photo above. At first I was going to go for the butterfly inspiration but I quickly changed to the stripes and flowers (a definite go to for me). I made two cards with the same theme:  which one do you like better?

Our sponsor is Altenew - they have the most incredible multi-layer stamps.   Be sure to pop on over to their blog to take a look at the inspiration their design team has using their gorgeous stamps.

We'd love to see how you are inspired by the photo.  Come on over to  Time Out to play along with us and gain the change to win some Altenew goodies!  And be sure to pop on over to our guest designer Bobby for gorgeous inspiration as well!  I have been a long time fan of Bobby and you will love her gorgeous CAS designs!  So happy to have you designing with us Bobby!

Time Out: Happy Birthday!

It's a really exciting challenge over at Time Out as it is our 5th birthday!  Sandie and Nonni have done an amazing job keeping the challenge fresh and inspiring for the past five years!  I'm so thankful to be part of the team for the entire time.  So of course our challenge is to a birthday challenge!

Our sponsor is Stamplorations and Sherry has been so so generous to offer a $50 gift certificate to the winner!

We'd love for you to join us in our birthday celebrations!  Be sure to pop on over to Time Out to play along with us and gain the change to win some amazing goodies!  And be sure to pop on over to our guest designer Kara for gorgeous inspiration as well!

Time Out: Happy Birthday

I'm back for a reminder post for the current challenge over at Time Out!  Our challenge is a word challenge: Unique! I love the Catherine Pooler stamps we got for our challenge - I love sentiments so (Simply Stated Set) very much so I used the sentiment for my card along with repeating the flower - I thought it was fun to have one unique colored flower.

As I mentioned earlier, our sponsor is Catherine Pooler who has amazing stamps, inks and dies. You won't be disappointed having a shopping trip there!

And be sure to pop on over to Time Out to play along with us and gain the change to win some Catherine Pooler goodies!  And be sure to pop on over to our guest designer Elizabeth for gorgeous inspiration as well!

Time Out: Birthday Wishes

I'm back the current challenge over at Time Out!  Our challenge is a word challenge: Unique.   I love the Catherine Pooler stamps we got for our challenge...so many fabulous sentiments. I used both CP Stamps (Spot on Stamp Set) and CP inks.  The inks are so vibrant and fabulous.  

As I mentioned earlier, our sponsor is Catherine Pooler who has amazing stamps, inks and dies. You won't be disappointed having a shopping trip there!

And be sure to pop on over to Time Out to play along with us and gain the change to win some Catherine Pooler goodies!  And be sure to pop on over to our guest designer Elizabeth for gorgeous inspiration as well!

Time Out: Celebrate

I'm back for a reminder post for the current challenge over at Time Out!  The challenge is a theme challenge to be retro!  I had this fun shimmery paper which is really hard to see (it is the red background).  Paired with a fun die background I thought this made a fun retro card!

Our sponsor is the fabulous Funky Fossil Designs.   Sarah has absolutely stunning stencils and gorgeous cards to inspire you. Be sure to take a look.

And be sure to pop on over to Time Out to play along with us and gain the change to win three incredible stencils form Funky Fossil!  And be sure to pop on over to our guest designer xx for gorgeous inspiration as well!

Time Out: Happy Birthday

I'm back for the new challenge over at Time Out!  The challenge is a theme challenge to be retro.  My dear cousin, Sandie, sent me this fabulous stencil from Funky Fossil:  Arrowhead so it was absolutely perfect to play along. I never seem to have enough birthday cards (get ready to see a lot over the next several challenges) and I decided to ink up this stencil for a retro feeling guy's birthday card.  

As I mentioned, our sponsor is the fabulous Funky Fossil Designs.   Sarah has absolutely stunning stencils and gorgeous cards to inspire you. Be sure to take a look.

And be sure to pop on over to Time Out to play along with us and gain the change to win three incredible stencils from Funky Fossil - thank you, thank you, thank you Sarah for being so generous!  You can check out her Etsy store here.

And be sure to pop on over to our guest designer Esther for gorgeous inspiration as well!

Time Out: You're My Person

I'm back for a reminder post for the current challenge over at Time Out!  Just in time for Valentine's Day we have this fun inspiration photo for you to play along with!  I loved that cake and I hard the perfect dies to be inspired by it for the challenge. This card is most definitely going to my hubby.

Our sponsor is Stamplorations - be sure to pop on over to take a look at Sherry's amazing collection of stamps!

And be sure to pop on over to Time Out to play along with us and gain the change to win some amazing goodies!  And be sure to pop on over to our guest designer Conil for gorgeous inspiration as well!

Time Out: Throw Your Hands in the Air

Happy Friday Eve!  I'm back for a reminder post for the current challenge over at Time Out!  I loved the fabulous sentiment and I think you can tell how I was inspired for the challenge!

Our sponsor is CAS-ual Friday Stamps.  I love Michele's stamps - and she has a ton of gorgeous inspiration for you. Be sure to pop on over!

And be sure to pop on over to Time Out to play along with us and gain the change to win some fabulous CAS-ual Fridays goodies!  And be sure to pop on over to our guest designer Claire's blog for gorgeous inspiration as well!  You'll be sure to love her whimsical style!