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 // 1 Comment

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 // 1 Comment

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 // 3 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 // No 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 // 3 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 →

Muse Challenge #269

by ElizStewart // June 10, 2018 // 3 Comments

This week's Muse, Anita has created a simple, wonderful HELLO card.  I focused on the "hello" sentiment, floral border and blue background.  I diverted from the white floral border and copic-colored all my flowers in...and even added some gemstones. Continue reading →

CASology Week 303: FARM

by ElizStewart // June 10, 2018 // 3 Comments

The keyword over at CASology this week is FARM.  Love farms!  My brother has an organic beef ranch... he loves farming!  I made a simple farmyard scene set off in a frame. Continue reading →

Merry Monday #293 {Christmas Angels}

by ElizStewart // June 10, 2018 // 5 Comments

This week at Merry Monday, we are adding Angels to our Christmas cards!  I used angels from a set I love from Amuse Artstamps, placed against a cloudy sky and a very bright North Star. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP397 – A Color Challenge from Nance

by ElizStewart // June 10, 2018 // 7 Comments

We have a Color Challenge over at The Paper Players!  This week, our challenge host, Nance, is asking us to create cards using the Stampin' Up colors: Calypso Coral, Lemon Lime Twist and Crumb Cake. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #274

by ElizStewart // June 5, 2018 // 3 Comments

A simple, fun sketch over at CAS(E) this Sketch this week.  I used a sweet set from Papertrey Ink.  I have been sick for weeks and am currently going through chemotherapy; my friends have been fabulous supporting and sustaining me.  Thank you! Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP396 – A Theme Challenge from Joanne

by ElizStewart // June 3, 2018 // 9 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 them "Animal Antics"!  It is 8am here in Florida, the temperature has already hit 90 degrees.  I think I picked an appropriate STAY COOL set from Waffle Flower!   Continue reading →

TIME OUT Challenge #110

by ElizStewart // May 30, 2018 // 2 Comments

Fascinating photo inspiration at TIME OUT this month!  I was mesmerized by the beautiful wallpaper in the photo.  WOW!   Continue reading →

Inspired By… Mr. & Mrs.

by ElizStewart // May 30, 2018 // 1 Comment

This week at Inspired By, the theme is Mr. & Mrs.  I focused on the words (Mr. & Mrs.), the flowers (I added a white rose background) and the warm golden browns (color scheme is golds and cream). The combination yielded a simple wedding card.   Continue reading →