Inspired By… dish it up

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

Love the splatter over at Inspired By... this week!  I used Distress, Heidi Swapp (love the metallic sheen!) and Amuse blue sprays to create the background panel.  On the panel, I stamped a fun "blue" sentiment. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #534

by ElizStewart // March 17, 2019 // No Comments

The colors this week at Color Throwdown are light blue, brown and orange.  I have been dying to create one of these Lawn Fawn critters (a Christmas present in my NBUS pile)... and the colors worked this week! Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #379 – A Sketch by Judy

by ElizStewart // March 17, 2019 // No Comments

I turned this week's sketch at Freshly Made Sketches horizontal.  This is a very CAS card for St Paddy's Day! Continue reading →

CASology Week 335: EARTH

by ElizStewart // March 17, 2019 // 1 Comment

The keyword at CASology this week is EARTH.  I created a globe of flowers for upcoming Earth Day on April 22nd. Continue reading →

The Card Concept #110 {Shamrock Blessings}

by ElizStewart // March 17, 2019 // No Comments

At Card Concept this week, we are creating cards with shamrocks!  Happy St. Pats!  I used the adorable Celtic girl from Impression Obsession and shamrock sequins. Continue reading →

Back to Basics Challenge #23 Tic-Tac-Toe

by ElizStewart // March 17, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at Back to Basics, we are creating cards from a TicTacToe grid.  I chose a diagonal line: PINK, FLOWERS, BUTTONS.  My card is very CAS...I used pink flower buttons! Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #312

by ElizStewart // March 11, 2019 // 1 Comment

So the sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch, this week, was not easy.  It took me awhile to come up with a theme for a random set different-sized circles. Continue reading →

Inspired By… herbs

by ElizStewart // March 10, 2019 // 2 Comments

Think bay leaf wreath when you look at my card.  This week at Inspired By..., we are creating card inspired by HERBS.   Continue reading →

FUSION – Mint and HLS March CAS Challenge

by ElizStewart // March 10, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at FUSION, we are working with a MINT mood board.  I focused on the set of ombre yarns in the bottom center of the photo inspiration. Continue reading →

The Male Room Challenge #106 – Gorgeous Greens

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

This week at The Male Room, we are making GREEN cards.  I used one of my favorite Altenew cover plates. The inlaid leaf pieces were die cut from a watercolor panel that was sprayed with five different metallic sprays (to give a variegated look).  Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #533 and The Flower Challenge Anything Goes

by ElizStewart // March 10, 2019 // 1 Comment

The colors this week at Color Throwdown are Gray, Purple, Lavender, and Kraft.  I created a simple one-layer kraft card, stamped with Distress Oxide flowers (wilted violet, shaded lilac and hickory smoke). Continue reading →

Cupcake Inspiration CIC465 and Stamp Ink Paper SIP 189 – Gingham, Plaid or Stripes

by ElizStewart // March 10, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at both Cupcake Inspiration and Stamp Ink Paper, we are creating cards with PLAIDS.  I used a gingham plaid from Amuse as my background for a primarily die cut Easter scene. Continue reading →

CAS Christmas March Challenge

by ElizStewart // March 8, 2019 // 5 Comments

This month at CAS Christmas, the keyword is DEER.  I used EBE Leaping Deer die, set on N&T FaLaLa coverplate.  Very simple and easy...this would be the perfect card to mass produce. Continue reading →

Happy Little Stampers HLS March Christmas Challenge

by ElizStewart // March 8, 2019 // 1 Comment

This month at Happy Little Stampers, ANYTHING GOES with the option of TAGS.  I used Tim Holtz' December Doodles to create a white embossed background and watercolored tag. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #378 – A Sketch by Amy

by ElizStewart // March 8, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with a sketch that has 3 circles set on a rectangle. I created an Easter card with 2 Easter eggs, a chick, on a bed of grass. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP431: A Theme Challenge from Anne Marie

by ElizStewart // March 8, 2019 // 2 Comments

Over at The Paper Players this week, we have a theme challenge sponsored by Anne Marie.  We are creating cards incorporating the theme "SPRING FEVER". Continue reading →

TIME OUT Challenge #130 Reminder — Unique

by ElizStewart // March 6, 2019 // 5 Comments

I'm guest designing on the Time Out Challenge. Today, I am reminding you of the current challenge; create a card featuring the keyword "UNIQUE". Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #154 – Fluffy

by ElizStewart // March 6, 2019 // 4 Comments

The keyword this week at Addicted to CAS is FLUFFY.  There are just so many images associated with this word.  Fabulous. I picked a fluffy cloud and a fluffy bunny to use in my simple baby card. Continue reading →

Retro Rubber Challenge 105 | A Sketch With Try Stampin’ On Tuesday!

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

This week at Retro Rubber, we are working with a busy, layered sketch.  I created a baby card with the layers, using rolled ribbon with brads for the doodads in the upper left corner.   Continue reading →

CASology Week 334: FUNKY

by ElizStewart // March 6, 2019 // 4 Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is FUNKY.  This word was hard. Continue reading →

52 Christmas Card Throwdown March Sketch Challenge

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

This week, at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, we are working with a multi-layer sketch with a central circular image.  I am using the cute Christmas duck from Rosie Roadshow as my central image, layering My Favorite Things Holly Print papers with it. Continue reading →

Just Us Girls #477 – Word Week

by ElizStewart // March 4, 2019 // 1 Comment

The word, this week, at Just Us Girls is BIRTHDAY.  Using Avery Elle's Splash set, I created the ideal birthday card.  I absolutely these lounging ladies!   Continue reading →

Jingle Belles Hark the Herald Angels Sing!

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

This week at Jingle Belles, we are making cards that incorporate music notes, sheet music or instruments.  I used the adorable Avery Elle Caroling Critters, set on a background of music. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday – Make Us Laugh #160

by ElizStewart // March 4, 2019 // 1 Comment

This week at Seize the Birthday, we are creating cards with the topping "make us laugh".  I am using an old Art Impression stamp... every stamp they make makes me laugh! Continue reading →