AAA Cards CAS Game #96 – Summer Fun

by ElizStewart // August 16, 2017 // 3 Comments

Had to use this fun Amuse diver for some SUMMER FUN over at AAA Cards this week. He has been embossed, copic colored and fussy cut, then mounted on a distressed, watercolored background. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Tie One On!

by ElizStewart // August 16, 2017 // 2 Comments

I am continuing to use techniques learned at Online Card Classes, Rainbow Maker, as I create an "Anything Goes" birthday card for Seize the Birthday. I was amazed by the rainbow balloons watercolored by Debby Hughes for class. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #454

by ElizStewart // August 15, 2017 // 5 Comments

I'm so excited to be your Guest Designer this week at the Color Throwdown. I committed to ctd about a year ago because I knew challenging myself each week with a color combination would really help me think out of the box. Continue reading →

The Paper Players PP357 – A Color Challenge from Sandy

by ElizStewart // August 15, 2017 // 1 Comment

This week at Paper Players we have a color challenge, working with Bermuda Bay (teal), Calypso Coral and Pear Pizzazz. I created a graphic floral background with the colors. Continue reading →

Less is More Challenge #341 – OLC Vehicle

by ElizStewart // August 14, 2017 // 4 Comments

This week we are making One Layer Cards that incorporate a vehicle at Less is More. I pulled in a couple of old favorites and colored! Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #234

by ElizStewart // August 14, 2017 // 2 Comments

I had Chinese for dinner and decided using this old Lawn Fawn set might be fun this week for CAS(E) this Sketch. Funny how we get ideas, isn't it? Lots of stamping, embossing, copic-coloring and fussy cutting. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown Countdown #455

by ElizStewart // August 14, 2017 // 2 Comments

We have an interesting color combination this week at Color Throwdown: white, aqua, light pink and lavender. I tried to work the colors this week into a baby card... which I need! Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #300 – A Celebration!

by ElizStewart // August 14, 2017 // 2 Comments

I wanted to make a special card for Freshly Made Sketches 300th celebration. This cute little bear is from W+9 who I have scooping up something sweet, is tucked inside a tree trunk, which forms the smallest rectangle. Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #117 – One Layer Card

by ElizStewart // August 13, 2017 // 2 Comments

So the keyword this week at Addicted to CAS is One Layer Card. I decided to use some of the new rainbow skills I have been learning over at Online Card Classes, Rainbow Maker. Continue reading →

CASology Week 261: SAFARI

by ElizStewart // August 13, 2017 // 2 Comments

The keyword over at CASology this week is SAFARI... such fun! I knew the sentiment I wanted to use, had some great wild animal washi tape, and decided the critters from My Favorite Things would be the perfect final touch. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #228

by ElizStewart // August 13, 2017 // 7 Comments

So this week's Muse challenge was exciting because it allowed me to use some of the new techniques we are learning over at Online Card Classes, Rainbow Maker. Continue reading →

FUSION Pastel Pencils

by ElizStewart // August 13, 2017 // 1 Comment

This week at Fusion, I am blending both the photo inspiration (colored pencils) and the sketch. Continue reading →

TIME OUT Challenge #89 Home Sweet Home

by ElizStewart // August 13, 2017 // No Comments

At TIME OUT, we have a travel inspiration photo this week (again deja vu). I used an old Paper Smooches set and patterned paper. Continue reading →

TicTacToe Challenge TTTC010 – Featured Designer Nicole Watt

by ElizStewart // August 13, 2017 // No Comments

Another fun board at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge this week. I managed to make tictactoe in two directions. The top row: METALLIC, EMBOSS, INSECT OR BUG, as well as the right column: INSECT OR BUG, WATERCOLOR, WATER. Continue reading →

CAS on Friday Challenge #113 – Exotic

by ElizStewart // August 8, 2017 // 1 Comment

The keyword this week at CAS on Friday is EXOTIC. Say exotic and I think the orient. To pull exotic off this week, I used Avery Elle's Konnichiwa set. Continue reading →

The Paper Players PP356 – A Theme Challenge from Nance

by ElizStewart // August 8, 2017 // 2 Comments

We are going to the great outdoors this week at the Paper Players! I decided to take my inspiration directly from Nance's photo and built a roaring campfire, added some marshmallows and a fun sentiment. Continue reading →

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge – Herb Garden

by ElizStewart // August 8, 2017 // 2 Comments

The Herb Garden, an all green photo inspiration, is our challenge at Curtain Call this week. I decided to make a very graphical card with an abstract leaf from Paper Smooches. Continue reading →

TicTacToe Challenge TTTC009 – Featured Designer Felicita Johnson

by ElizStewart // August 6, 2017 // 5 Comments

Fortunately I found this week's challenge a bit easier at the TicTacToe Challenge. I focused on the middle column, Sequins, Distress ink and Stencil. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #233

by ElizStewart // August 6, 2017 // 2 Comments

Fun sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch this week allowing me to incorporate a fairy! Continue reading →

The Challenge #94 {Inspirations}

by ElizStewart // August 6, 2017 // 2 Comments

We a very cheerful summer inspiration over at the The Challenge this week. I have the cutest camper so I know I wanted to pull that into my card, love all the inspiration colors and the twinkling lights in the forest. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #227

by ElizStewart // August 6, 2017 // 5 Comments

Something new and different at Muse! Anything Goes! I didn't have anything specific in mind so I am submitting a wedding card I made for the daughter of my childhood best friend. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #299 – A Sketch by Kim

by ElizStewart // August 6, 2017 // 2 Comments

This week's sketch at Freshly Made Sketches gave me an opportunity to use MFT's Cookie Crumbs... one of the cutest sets ever. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #454

by ElizStewart // August 6, 2017 // 3 Comments

This week at Color Throwdown, our colors are green, kraft and white. I have used a kraft card base, a white embossed sentiment, and created several posts of succulents to encompass green. Continue reading →