The Paper Players – PP463 – A Color Challenge from Laurie

by ElizStewart // October 17, 2019 // 3 Comments

So my first card back to the challenging world of cardmaking is for The Paper Players.  Laurie is our host this week with a color challenge.  We are working with the generic colors of orange, gray, purple and black.  Continue reading →

Meet Archie!

by ElizStewart // October 16, 2019 // 5 Comments

Friends, I am jumping back into cardmaking today!  It has been 4 months since I have been in my craft room.  Long-time, no create.  I miss cardmaking, my friends and the stash of joy made to send out!  Still not... Continue reading →

Taking a Break

by ElizStewart // June 30, 2019 // 6 Comments

Dear friends, I recently lost my beloved goldendoodle, Quinn.  His death was very sudden and unexpected…he was only eight years old.  I have decided to take a break from cardmaking and spend some time figuring out my new normal.  My... Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #162

by ElizStewart // June 21, 2019 // 3 Comments

I am thrilled to be the Guest Designer this week at Addicted to CAS!  The keyword we are working with is WEDDING.  Not sure about you but I can always use a few wedding cards in my stash.   Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #161 – Father

by ElizStewart // June 20, 2019 // 1 Comment

The keyword this week at Addicted to CAS Challenge is FATHER.  I used the wonderful Bear Hugs set from Mama Elephant on a KWerner Distress Oxide combination. Continue reading →

Just Us Girls Challenge #491~Color Week

by ElizStewart // June 20, 2019 // 1 Comment

This week at Just Us Girls, we are working with colors.  We were challenged with making a card in one color, using our chosen color in light, mid and dark tones.  My color is red.  I distressed an embossed background in Barn Door, Worn Lipstick, and Spun Sugar.  I love how this card turned out! Continue reading →

Jingle Belles Rock – Santa Baby

by ElizStewart // June 18, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at Jingle Belles Rock, we are celebrating SANTA!  I used my favorite Santa of all time, mounted on an Action Wobble (!), set against a repetitive sentiment. Continue reading →

52 Christmas Card Throwdown – June Theme Challenge

by ElizStewart // June 18, 2019 // 2 Comments

I can't lie.  I know nothing about creating a VINTAGE or SHABBY Christmas card.  I gave it a shot for this week's challenge at Christmas Card Throwdown.  The point of challenges is to step outside our comfort zones.  Continue reading →

Shopping Our Stash #397 – Stencil Me This & Color Throwdown #547

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2019 // 1 Comment

I am combining the challenges from Shopping Our Stash and Color Throwdown this week.  At Shopping Our Stash, we are creating cards using a STENCIL, and at Color Throwdown, we are working with the colors YELLOW, ORANGE, RED and GREEN.  Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #392 – A Sketch by Jacquie

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2019 // 2 Comments

So love the sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches! We are working with a prominent center panel and 3 small strips in the upper left corner.  I decided to feature some new birthday 6x6 patterned paper from Pietek Trzynastego. Continue reading →

CASology Week 345: CALM

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2019 // No Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is CALM.  For me, nothing is better than calm waters.  My card features an old Memory Box stamp which I watercolored with Sparkling H2Os. Continue reading →

The Male Room Challenge #112 – Computers or Gaming

by ElizStewart // June 6, 2019 // 3 Comments

At The Male Room this week, we are creating cards focused on COMPUTERS or GAMING.  I picked an oldie but goodie computer game...TETRIS and a fun accompanying sentiment. Continue reading →

The Card Concept Challenge #116 {Pink Retro}/Paper Smooches June Photo Inspiration

by ElizStewart // June 6, 2019 // 2 Comments

At The Card Concept this week, we are combining PINK and RETRO; at Paper Smooches, we are focused on PINK.  I used a couple Paper Smooches set to bring back a juke box and vinyl albums... all in pink! Continue reading →

Just Us Girls #490 – Word Week

by ElizStewart // June 5, 2019 // 1 Comment

The keyword this week at Just Us Girls is RETRO.  I created a "miss you" card using "old-time" British phone booth. Continue reading →

FUSION – Rainbow Birds

by ElizStewart // June 5, 2019 // 1 Comment

We have a beautiful pair of rainbow birds for inspiration this week at FUSION.  I used just the photo for my inspiration.  I distressed a set of Simply Graphic birds in rainbow colors and arranged. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #324

by ElizStewart // June 5, 2019 // 1 Comment

We have an unusual sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch this week.  The sketch looked like building blocks to me... so I ran with it!  I used the Papertrey Ink Block Party set.  I selected a few "block" die cuts, distressed wood grain cardstock, and arranged in a format like the sketch.   Continue reading →

TIME OUT Challenge #136

by ElizStewart // June 3, 2019 // 4 Comments

This week at TIME OUT, we are working with a very involved photo inspiration.  I focused on the blue-green textured background, and the bright orange-red flowers in the vase. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP444 – A Theme Challenge from Ann

by ElizStewart // June 2, 2019 // 3 Comments

This week at The Paper Players, we have a theme challenge recreating SUMMER VACATION.  I am a big believer in staycations.  Lying in a hammock in my backyard, reading a good book, my dog nearby, and the iced tea cold and perspiring...is my idea of the perfect summer day. Continue reading →

Inspired By… laundry day

by ElizStewart // June 2, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at Inspired By, we are working with a photo inspiration featuring white lace, laundry pegs and daisies. I love the white daisy but I decided to incorporate Black-eyed Susans to play up the yellow.  Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #545 and Freshly Made Sketches #390

by ElizStewart // June 2, 2019 // 2 Comments

Again this week, I combined two challenges: Color Throwdown and Freshly Made Sketches.  At Color Throwdown, we are working with the colors Raspberry, Lavender, Green and Kraft, and at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with a sketch featuring a circular focal point with two underlying strips.  Continue reading →

CASology Week 344: SUMMER

by ElizStewart // June 2, 2019 // 2 Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is SUMMER.  Summer means more "Quinn and me" time.  Quinn's absolute passion is playing ball... we play at least twice a day.  You would be amazed at his ability to catch a pop up...Dave Letterman-worthy.  Summer means ocean swimming and oh...so many balls.  Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #160

by ElizStewart // May 30, 2019 // 3 Comments

This week at Addicted to CAS, the keyword is GRADUATION.  I made a simple, one-layer inspirational graduation card. Continue reading →

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge (CIC) 471

by ElizStewart // May 30, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at Cupcake Inspiration, the theme is MERMAIDS!  I love mermaids.  I created a small scene set on blue Mirracard and aqua Stardream waves.  The mermaid tail is silver embossed and distressed.  Glass baubles are the final embellishment. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP443 – A Sketch Challenge from LeAnne

by ElizStewart // May 30, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at The Paper Players, we are working with a layered sketch with 3 focal points.  I LOVED Jaydee's inspiration card beyond words.  I had to find (!) and incorporate diamond patterned paper. My focal points are 3 Altenew blooms in coordinating soft pinks. Continue reading →