The Paper Players – PP398 – A Sketch Challenge from Laurie

by ElizStewart // June 24, 2018 // 1 Comment

We have a Sketch Challenge over at The Paper Players!  This week, our challenge host, Laurie, is asking us to create cards using the sketch to the left.  I created a simple Miss You card with a bottle of love adrift. Continue reading →

The Flower Challenge #21 ‘Use a Previous Challenge’

by ElizStewart // June 21, 2018 // No Comments

The Flower Challenge this month is asking us to "use a previous challenge" to inspire us.  I used the December 2016 Challenge #3 'Use an Older Stamp/Die or Stencil'.  My die, which I used as a stencil, is Memory Box's Chrysanthemum Collage (2016 release). Continue reading →

CASology Week 305: JUMPY

by ElizStewart // June 21, 2018 // 3 Comments

The keyword at CASology this week is JUMPY.  This keyword required a bit of thought.  I remembered jumping out of my skin when surprised at a surprise birthday party... but not only did I jump, all the partygoers were jumping too! Continue reading →

Altenew June 2018 Inspiration Challenge

by ElizStewart // June 21, 2018 // No Comments

This month at Altenew, we have a beautiful inspiration photo focused on four colors: white, silver, pale green and lavendar. I used Altenew's Sweet Rose Bouquet to create my florals.  I stamped the images with Hero Arts Shadow Inks and highlighted the inner most details and the sentiment in silver embossing powder. Continue reading →

Where Creativity Meets C9 Challenge #22 – Sparkle and Shine

by ElizStewart // June 21, 2018 // No Comments

The theme this month at Where Creativity Meets C9 is Sparkle and Shine.  Using Birthday Stacks to create a birthday card, I pulled out all kinds sparkle and shine:  gold Stardream cardstock, Mirracard (sentiment), gold embossing powder, Smooches Accents, Wink of Stella!  Enjoy. Continue reading →

Twofer Card Challenge #6: Trees

by ElizStewart // June 20, 2018 // 5 Comments

At the Twofer Card Challenge this month, we are creating TWO cards with the same stamp for TWO different occasions.  The theme we are focused on in June is TREES.  The stamp I chose to work with is Memory Box' Pine Border and Outline. Continue reading →

52 Christmas Card Throwdown June Theme Challenge

by ElizStewart // June 20, 2018 // 1 Comment

The theme, this June, over at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown is WREATHS.  The challenge gave me the opportunity to use my first Alexandra Renke product. Continue reading →

Inspired By… garden snail

by ElizStewart // June 20, 2018 // 3 Comments

Love the garden snail over at Inspired By... this week.  I created a Happy Mail card with my little Memory Box die cut snail. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #276

by ElizStewart // June 17, 2018 // 2 Comments

This week at CAS(E) this Sketch, we have a sketch perfect for florals.  I chose the gorgeous fuchsia set from Avery Elle... so wish I had fuchsia in my backyard.  The images are simply stamped and copic-colored. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #270

by ElizStewart // June 17, 2018 // 4 Comments

This week's Muse, Tracey, has used one of my favorite coloring methods of late: Prisma color pencils!  I followed her lead and colored pink florals on Kraft. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #341 – A Sketch by Narelle

by ElizStewart // June 17, 2018 // 2 Comments

This week we have an interesting sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches.  We are working with a circular object above and below the sentiment line.  I decided to work with florals; coloring the flowers with ZIG Clean Color markers. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #497

by ElizStewart // June 17, 2018 // No Comments

This week at the Color Throwdown, the colors we are working with are coral, aqua, yellow, and green. I used a set I haven't touched in a while, mainly because I love the sentiment!  This card is all simple stamping and embossing. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP398 – A CAS Challenge from Jaydee

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 7 Comments

We have a CAS Challenge over at The Paper Players!  This week, our challenge host, Jaydee, is asking us to create CAS cards with BIRDS. I created a simple, sweet hello card, entirely copic-colord. Continue reading →

TIMEOUT Challenge #111

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 2 Comments

The theme this week over at TIMEOUT Challenges is HOLIDAYS.  Broad but fun!  In order to start getting ready, I made a copic-colored 4th of July card with Lindsay Ostrom stamps (love 'em!). Continue reading →

The Card Concept #95 {Owl Cherish Our Friendship}

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 3 Comments

So love the owl pillow in the photo inspiration at The Card Concept this week!  I focused on the blue polka dot background, peeking owls (all paper pieced), lots of color! Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday: Beachy Birthday!

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 2 Comments

This week at Seize the Birthday, the toppings are to create a birthday card incorporating the BEACH. I pulled out a couple of old wood stamps to create a fun copic-colored card. Continue reading →

Muse: ChristmasVisions 102

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 4 Comments

Our Muse for Christmasvisions this week is the lovely Cornelia.  Cornelia has created a fun card based on a shopping bag!  I went about the card a bit differently, but still focused on Santa flying through the moon over a cityscape.  I tried to incorporate the color red into the horizon. Continue reading →

Merry Monday #294 {Let’s See Some BARNS!}

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 1 Comment

This week at Merry Monday, we are incorporating barns into our Christmas cards.  I used a combination of Altenew's Winter Cottage and an old wood Memory Box stamp highlighting a grove of trees. Images were touched with Zig Clean Color markers; glistening snow was created with Wink of Stella. Continue reading →

FUSION – Floral Cupcakes

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 1 Comment

I love the cupcake photo inspiration over at FUSION this week!  So beautiful!  I have recreated my version of the floral cupcakes with die cuts and small pearls. Continue reading →

CASology Week 304: PEARL

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 3 Comments

The keyword over at CASology this week is PEARL.  I created a "mother of pearl" scene.  The sentiment is one of my favorites, and one, I am often caught saying!  Also love these giant pearls from Hero Arts. Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #138

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 2 Comments

The keyword over at the Addicted to CAS Challenge this month is RAINBOW.  I created a rainbow of copic-colored "watercolor" tubes.   Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #117 – Geometrics

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 4 Comments

Great theme over at AAA Cards this week -- GEOMETRICS.  I used the dimension triangles coverplate from Neat & Tangled to create a "mountain". On top of my snow-capped mountain, I added an origami bear. Finally I stamped an appropriate sentiment. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #496

by ElizStewart // June 10, 2018 // No Comments

This week at Color Throwdown, the colors are Black, White, & Aqua.  I made this card for a friend, who is a fishing addict, that has been keeping wonderful tabs on me lately.  Simple stamping and embossing. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #340

by ElizStewart // June 10, 2018 // 1 Comment

At Freshly Made Sketches this week, I was able to use a cute new set from Stamping Bella, Parker the Pig.  I copic-colored him and put Parker front and center. Continue reading →