Retro Rubber Challenge 102 | Black And White!

by ElizStewart // January 15, 2019 // 2 Comments

This is the first week I am joining Retro Rubber.  I was drawn to the challenge because one of the key requirements is that we use  at least one stamp older than a year.  This week's theme is BLACK and WHITE.   Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP424 – A Color Challenge from Anne Marie

by ElizStewart // January 15, 2019 // 1 Comment

This week at The Paper Players, we are working with colors.  Specifically, Grapefruit Grove (PEACH), Pool Party (BLUE GREEN), Daffodil Delight (YELLOW), plus one more color (KRAFT).  I created a very simple card with pops of the key colors. The kraft wrapper is paper pieced. Continue reading →

Inspired By… getting cozy

by ElizStewart // January 15, 2019 // 4 Comments

This week at Inspired By... , we are "getting cozy" in a bedroom photo inspiration.  I focused on the bed and blues to create a get well card. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #304

by ElizStewart // January 14, 2019 // 3 Comments

The sketch this week at Cas(e) this Sketch was hard.  I played around with a number of ideas.  The panels were created with an old technique…ink smooshing on Bristol Smooth cardstock. Continue reading →

Just Us Girls challenge ##470 – TREND Week

by ElizStewart // January 14, 2019 // No Comments

This week at Just Us Girls, it is TREND week.  We are creating cards with the Emboss Resist Technique.   Anita Bowden first introduced me to layered resist.  The technique can be tricky until you get the hang of it.   Continue reading →

52 Christmas Card Throwdown – January – Colors

by ElizStewart // January 14, 2019 // 1 Comment

This week at Christmas Card Throwdown, we have a color challenge.  We are creating cards using purple and green.  I created a very CAS card focused on the sentiment. Continue reading →

Twofer Card Challenge #12

by ElizStewart // January 14, 2019 // 8 Comments

The theme this month at Twofer is BIRDS. Our goal is to create two card with two different designs for two different occasions using the same stamps, stencils and or dies.  I used the new Avery Elle Peacock as my bird. Continue reading →

Shopping Our Stash #385 – Winter Blues

by ElizStewart // January 14, 2019 // No Comments

This is my first week entering Shopping Our Stash.  The theme is WINTER or predominantly blue projects using something from our stash.  The snow (made from layered embossing paste) is from stash supplies.  Continue reading →

Cupcake Inspirations CIC461–Sparkle N Sprinkle

by ElizStewart // January 14, 2019 // No Comments

This is my first week entering Cupcake Inspirations.  The goal is to take our inspiration from the cupcake photo inspiration.  From this week’s cupcake, I am focusing on the stars and gold.  I created a very gold, starry, celebration card. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #370 – A Sketch by Jen T.

by ElizStewart // January 13, 2019 // 3 Comments

So love the sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches this week!  We are creating a card with a cluster of items in the upper left and lower right corners, sentiment in the middle.  Continue reading →

Addicted to Stamps Challenge #323 – Holiday

by ElizStewart // January 13, 2019 // 1 Comment

This is my first time joining Addicted to Stamps and More.  This is “HOLIDAY” week, we are tasked with making a card related to any holiday.  I made a super CAS Valentines’s Day card using two dies.  Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #150 – Snowflake

by ElizStewart // January 13, 2019 // 2 Comments

I love the CAS-ness of the snowflake I created for Addicted to CAS this week.  Snowflake is a great theme.  I die cut a single snowflake on Opal Stardream, backed with Scortape, and filled all the openings with glitter.  Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #131 – Sketch

by ElizStewart // January 13, 2019 // 1 Comment

When I saw the sketch, this week, at AAA Cards,  I immediately saw a flag.  Committing to the idea, I designed a modern 4th of July card. Continue reading →

Stamp Ink Paper [SIP] Challenge 181 – Colors!

by ElizStewart // January 12, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at Stamp Ink Paper, we are working with colors.  This week’s colors are Black, White and a Color of our Choice.  I chose YELLOW.  I created a sympathy card. Continue reading →

52 Christmas Card Throwdown – January 2019 – Sketch

by ElizStewart // January 11, 2019 // 3 Comments

Super cute sketch over Christmas Card Throwdown this week.  The sketch looks like a present so that is what I have created... right down to the gift card.   Continue reading →

Back to Basics Challenge #19 A Shaped Card

by ElizStewart // January 11, 2019 // 2 Comments

This is the first week I am joining the Back to Basics challenge. I liked the challenge’s premise of reinforcing basic techniques. This week, we are creating shaped cards. Continue reading →

CASology Week 326: FROZEN

by ElizStewart // January 11, 2019 // 4 Comments

The keyword, this week, at CASology is FROZEN. My first thought was frozen margaritas! I created two margarita glasses; Copic coloring the delicious beverage, topping with a slit 1/4” circle (that’s the lime!), and Nuvo crystals (salt!). Continue reading →

The Male Room Challenge #102 – Anything Goes, Optional Twist Beverages

by ElizStewart // January 11, 2019 // 1 Comment

This week at The Male Room…Anything Goes! but we have the optional twist of adding a beverage. I created a simple coffee-inspired love card. A bit of masking, stamping and Copic coloring; easy peasy. Continue reading →

The Card Concept #106 {Pink Party}

by ElizStewart // January 11, 2019 // No Comments

We are having a Pink Party over at The Card Concept this week. I focused on lots of pink flowers (embossed on my card), the black china, and gold silverware. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #525

by ElizStewart // January 11, 2019 // 1 Comment

The colors, this week, at Color Throwdown are white, black & brown. I had a lot of ideas but settled on making a sympathy card. The card is subtle. Continue reading →

Just Us Girls #469 – Word Week

by ElizStewart // January 10, 2019 // 2 Comments

This is my first week at Just Us Girls and I love the proposed challenge beyond words!  This week, the keyword is LEFTOVERS.  Leftovers meaning  those scrap pieces made but just didn't make it into a card. Continue reading →

The Flower Challenge #28 – Color, Pink & Grey

by ElizStewart // January 10, 2019 // 1 Comment

This month at The Flower Challenge, we are working with Pink & Grey.  I made this card 4x.  I just could not find the right balance of pink and gray. Continue reading →

Happy Little Stampers HLS January CAS Challenge

by ElizStewart // January 9, 2019 // 1 Comment

This month at Happy Little Stampers CAS Challenge, we are working with WASHI TAPE.  My niece gave me the most beautiful washi for Christmas, about 50 rolls!  I have had so much fun mixing and matching.   Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday #156 – CONFETTI!

by ElizStewart // January 9, 2019 // 1 Comment

This week at Seize the Birthday, the topping is CONFETTI!  I created my own confetti with the top of a pencil eraser.  I picked out about 8 dye inks, and used my pencil eraser to randomly stamp "confetti". Continue reading →