The Paper Players – PP411 – A Sketch Challenge from Jaydee

by ElizStewart // September 22, 2018 // No Comments

We have a Sketch Challenge over at The Paper Players!  This week, our challenge host, Jaydee, is asking us to create cards using a sketch with a diagonally broken background and a central element.   Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #145 – Tweet

by ElizStewart // September 18, 2018 // 1 Comment

The keyword over at Addicted to CAS Challenge this week is TWEET.  I made a cute "tweet" to thank a friend for a recent present. I used stamps from several companies, masking as needed to create my scene.  All images are copic-colored. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday Die-Cuts or Punches

by ElizStewart // September 18, 2018 // 2 Comments

At Seize the Birthday this week, the "toppings" are to use dies/punches in our birthday cards.  I used the wonderful bold Happy Birthday to You die from MFT. Continue reading →

The Card Concept September 5 {Colorful Basics}

by ElizStewart // September 18, 2018 // 1 Comment

Wonderful photo inspiration over at The Card Concept this week.  I focused on the rainbow stripes on the wall.  I watercolored stripes, then die cut and layered the sentiment. Continue reading →

Inspired By… Time to Bake

by ElizStewart // September 18, 2018 // 3 Comments

What a fabulous challenge over at Inspired By... this week!  The theme is baking.  I am using a new set (new to me!) from Stampin'Up featuring a die cut apron.  I added baking tools, a baking sheet and a couple of wonderful cookie cutter embellishments. Continue reading →

FUSION Citrus

by ElizStewart // September 18, 2018 // 2 Comments

This week at FUSION, we have a fabulous citrus inspiration photo.  I used Concord & 9th's Orange You Sweet to create this simple card.  I stamped orange "backgrounds" over yellow cardstock, added dark orange outlines, and an embossed sentiment in black. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #282 and Color Throwdown Countdown #510

by ElizStewart // September 16, 2018 // 6 Comments

I am combining Tracey's amazing inspiration at Muse this week with the color combination at Color Throwdown.  The colors, at CTD, are red, orange, kraft and green.  Tracey's card highlights a collage of flowers, stamped in black and partially colored in block colors, and a simple sentiment. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #354 – A Sketch by Linda

by ElizStewart // September 16, 2018 // 5 Comments

This week, at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with 3 skinny bars in descending size (sketch at left).  I used a fave hollyhock die cut, distressed, and adhered to an embossed card base. Continue reading →

Muse: ChristmasVisions 108

by ElizStewart // September 16, 2018 // 5 Comments

This week at Muse Christmasvisions, Kimberly has created a colorful trio of Christmas trees.  I have followed suite in color with a modern tree from Simon Says. Continue reading →

CASology Week 312: HEAL

by ElizStewart // September 16, 2018 // 9 Comments

The keyword at CASology this week is HEAL.  Such an apt word for my return to card making. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP410 – A CAS Challenge from Claire

by ElizStewart // September 15, 2018 // 9 Comments

We have a CAS Challenge over at The Paper Players!  This week, our challenge host, Claire, is asking us to create clean and simple cards using the theme: sports and your your favorite team Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP409 – A Color Challenge from Anne Marie

by ElizStewart // September 8, 2018 // 8 Comments

We have a Color Challenge over at The Paper Players!  This week, our challenge host, Anne Marie, is asking us to create cards using the colors: blackberry bliss (dark purple), mint macaron, crumb cake (kraft) and a color of my choice.   Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP408 – A Theme Challenge from Joanne

by ElizStewart // September 2, 2018 // 6 Comments

We have a Theme Challenge over at The Paper Players!  This week, our challenge host, Joanne, is asking us to create cards using the theme Lunchbox Love Notes. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP407 – A Sketch Challenge from Jaydee

by ElizStewart // August 26, 2018 // 10 Comments

We have a Sketch Challenge over at The Paper Players!  This week, our challenge host, Jaydee, is asking us to create a card with 3 bands as seen in the sketch. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP406 – A CAS Challenge from Sandy

by ElizStewart // August 19, 2018 // 9 Comments

We have a CAS Challenge over at The Paper Players!  This week, our challenge host, Sandy, is asking us to create clean and simple cards (lots of white space!) using the theme Fruits and Vegetables. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP405 – A Color Challenge from LeAnne

by ElizStewart // August 12, 2018 // 9 Comments

We have a Color Challenge over at The Paper Players!  This week, our challenge host, LeAnne, is asking us to create cards using the following Stampin' Up colors: Pumpkin Pie, Mango Melody, So Saffron.   Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP404 – A Theme Challenge from Laurie

by ElizStewart // August 4, 2018 // 5 Comments

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The Paper Players – PP403 – A Sketch Challenge from Claire

by ElizStewart // July 28, 2018 // 6 Comments

We have a Sketch Challenge over at The Paper Players!  This week, our challenge host, Claire, is asking us to create cards using the sketch to the left on our cards.  I am not sure about everyone else but I find sketch challenges hard. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP402 – A CAS Challenge from Nance

by ElizStewart // July 21, 2018 // 7 Comments

We have a CAS Challenge over at The Paper Players!  This week, our challenge host, Nance, is asking us to create cards using the negative space on our cards. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP401 – A Color Challenge from Joanne

by ElizStewart // July 15, 2018 // 6 Comments

After the excitement of our 400th challenge and all your amazing entries, we have a Color Challenge over at The Paper Players!  This week, our challenge host, Joanne, is asking us to create cards using the following colors: Lovely Lipstick, Highland Heather, and Granny Apple Green.  Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP400! – A Celebration Theme Challenge from Jaydee continues

by ElizStewart // July 8, 2018 // 6 Comments

The Paper Players are SO excited to be sharing our 400th challenge with you, remember this is a two week challenge.  All submissions need to be in Friday, July 13th. Our theme for the two weeks is CELEBRATION; celebrating YOU – our Paper Players. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP400! – A Celebration Theme Challenge from Jaydee

by ElizStewart // June 30, 2018 // 12 Comments

Paper Players are SO excited to be sharing our 400th challenge with you and, because it is such a major occasion, and because we have some incredible prizes to be won, this is a two week challenge.  Our theme for the two weeks is CELEBRATION and we are celebrating YOU - our Paper Players. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP398 – A Sketch Challenge from Laurie

by ElizStewart // June 24, 2018 // 8 Comments

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 // 1 Comment

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 →