CASology Week 339: LEAP

by ElizStewart // April 18, 2019 // 1 Comment

The keyword this week at CASology is LEAP.  I created what I believe is the perfect leap of faith.  I have seen my dog take this leap many times in anticipation of finally catching a squirrel.  Enjoy. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #318

by ElizStewart // April 18, 2019 // No Comments

This week, at CAS(E) this Sketch, we are working with a center strip with a banner sentiment at the bottom.  In the spirit of Earth Day, I created a center strip of plants with a fun sentiment. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP437 – A Color Challenge from Ann

by ElizStewart // April 18, 2019 // 3 Comments

This week, at The Paper Players, we are working with the color scheme: YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE, LIGHT ORANGE.  I used a new set from Lawn Fawn, RUB-A-DUB-DUB. Continue reading →

52 Christmas Card Throwdown April Color Challenge

by ElizStewart // April 18, 2019 // 1 Comment

This month, at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, we are working with metallics plus one color.  I created my Christmas card using Concord & 9th's Joyful Noel dies. Continue reading →

Jingle Belles – Peace on Earth Day!

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

The theme this week at Jingle Belles is "RE-use, RE-cycle, UP-cycle". The bokeh background in my card is a draft print of a photograph I used a couple years ago for a Christmas project. Continue reading →

Inspired By… rainy day party

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

This week's photo inspiration, at Inspired By..., is very whimsical. The theme is rainy day party.  I created a trio of clouds using the color scheme: yellow, pink, green on a pale blue background. Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #157 – Humor & Seize the Birthday – Anything Goes #163

by ElizStewart // April 15, 2019 // 5 Comments

This week at Addicted to CAS, the keyword is HUMOR, and at Seize the Birthday, ANYTHING GOES.  I made a humorous birthday card with a great sentiment from Two Lips. Continue reading →

Just Us Girls Trend Week #483 – Off the Edge

by ElizStewart // April 15, 2019 // 3 Comments

This week at Just Us Girls, we are creating cards with images OFF THE EDGE.  I created a shorter front panel by drawing a line about an inch in from the edge and trimming around the image. I mounted a dark blue Stardream panel on the inside front cover to provide a background for the trimmed image. Continue reading →

Shopping Our Stash #393 – Chipboard

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

I have literally had these chipboard letters for 10 years or more!  This week at Shopping Our Stash, we are working with CHIPBOARD. I made a birthday card.  I stamped candles on the chipboard letters and added a bit of sparkle. Continue reading →

The Card Concept #112 {Cottage Florals}

by ElizStewart // April 14, 2019 // 2 Comments

We have a beautiful floral photo inspiration over at The Card Concept,  I used a Mama Elephant set to recreate the colors and the setting of the photo. Continue reading →

Retro Rubber Challenge 108 | Rainbows!

by ElizStewart // April 14, 2019 // 4 Comments

This week at Retro Rubber, we are making RAINBOWS.  I created a cascade of butterflies with a 2011 Alleyway set and a 2015 Paper Smooches set.  This is a one-layer card with small embellishments. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #383 – A Sketch by Jen M.

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

We are working with a layered sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches.  I used Altenew washi and a border die for my layers, with a butterfly as the focal point. Continue reading →

CASology Week 338: PLASTIC

by ElizStewart // April 14, 2019 // 4 Comments

PLASTIC is the keyword this week at CASology.  WOW... that was a tough word.  I chose to use plastic flower embellishments.  I have had these flowers for awhile and they have been screaming for use.  I made a one-layer spring card. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown Countdown #538

by ElizStewart // April 14, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week, at Color Throwdown, we are working with the colors: Mint, Aqua, Dark Pink and Green.  I made a one-layer card using an Altenew set. Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Stamp Happy – Day 2 Clear Stamps

by ElizStewart // April 10, 2019 // No Comments

I am participating in STAMP HAPPY, the newest Online Card Class.  The second day used Hero Arts Clear Stamps.  I combined two Day 2 lessons in the card above:  PUT A LETTER (OR 2… OR 12) ON IT and FLOWERS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY.  Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Stamp Happy – Day 1 Wood Stamps (2)

by ElizStewart // April 10, 2019 // No Comments

I am participating in STAMP HAPPY, the newest Online Card Class.  Second lesson with Kristina Werner was SIGNED, SEALED AND STAMPED.  Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Stamp Happy – Day 1 Wood Stamps

by ElizStewart // April 10, 2019 // No Comments

I am participating in STAMP HAPPY, the newest Online Card Class.  First lesson with Jennifer McGuire was on PERFECT POSITIONING WITH WOOD STAMPS. Continue reading →

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge CIC 467

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

The theme this week at Cupcake Inspirations is Woodland Creatures. I created a happy scene with lots of Avery Elle critters.  This week at Cupcake Inspirations, we are also linking up with the Double Trouble Challenge.  I have never played in this challenge so it will be fun to check it out! Continue reading →

FUSION – Cheery Eggs

by ElizStewart // April 6, 2019 // No Comments

When I saw the photo inspiration this week at FUSION, I immediately thought of this old Impression Obsession stamp.  I am sure you can see why! Continue reading →

CASology Week 337: BURST

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

The keyword this week at CASology is BURST.  First thing that came to mind was "burst bubbles", hence my bubble bath! Continue reading →

CAS Christmas April Challenge and Jingle Belles We Three Kings.

by ElizStewart // April 6, 2019 // 6 Comments

The keyword at CAS Christmas this month is ELF.  The challenge theme at Jingle Belles is WE THREE KINGS, i.e., use 3 of something on our Christmas cards.  I made a very CAS card using 3 small Mama Elephant elves. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown Countdown #537

by ElizStewart // April 6, 2019 // 1 Comment

At Color Throwdown this week, we are working with the colors purple, yellow, green, and gray.  I created a simple collage card. The background is pale gray, stamped and embossed using a coverplate stamp.  Rhinestones are purple!  Continue reading →

Retro Rubber Challenge 107 | Tic Tac Toe!

by ElizStewart // April 4, 2019 // 5 Comments

We are working with a TicTacToe grid this week at Retro Rubber.  I chose to work with the bottom row:  YELLOW, HEAT EMBOSSING (stamp), RIBBON OR TWINE.  Continue reading →

The Male Room Challenge #107 – DIY

by ElizStewart // April 4, 2019 // No Comments

It is DIY week over at The Male Room Challenge! Continue reading →