AAA Cards CAS Game #139 – Sketch + Optional Twist Shaker

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

So love the sketch we are working with at AAA Cards this week! AND we are incorporating a shaker as well. In order keep my shaker more "CAS-like" and not add another layer, I inlaid the shaker to the inside of my card. The only layer added was the multi-colored sentiment created from 1/4" strips. Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #134 – One Corner + Music

by ElizStewart // February 23, 2019 // 8 Comments

At AAA Cards, this week, we are creating CAS cards where only one corner is used, and an optional theme of MUSIC. I used one of my favorite Stamping Bella rockers for a simple one-layer card. Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #133 – One Layer + Love

by ElizStewart // February 7, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at AAA Cards, we are being challenged to create a one-layer card incorporating "love". I created a puny valentine....and I used neon ink! Remember your neon ink! Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #132 – Up To One Third + Masking

by ElizStewart // January 25, 2019 // 3 Comments

This week at AAA Cards we are working with techniques. We are using only 1/3 of the card for our image, and masking. I created a distressed nighttime scene (in what turned out to be a very small space!). Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #131 – Sketch

by ElizStewart // January 13, 2019 // 3 Comments

When I saw the sketch, this week, at AAA Cards, I immediately saw a flag. Committing to the idea, I designed a modern 4th of July card. Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #130 – Three of Something

by ElizStewart // December 28, 2018 // 2 Comments

This week at AAA Cards CAS, we are being tasked with creating a card with 3 'somethings' on it. My 3 somethings are small snowflake panels, die cut from blue Mirracard and backed with vellum. Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #129 – Mostly White

by ElizStewart // December 1, 2018 // 3 Comments

The theme this week at AAA Cards is "Mostly White". I love all white cards. I used a white woodgrain cardstock as my base, layering die cuts from Stardream Metallic (Arctic white) on top. Easy peasy. Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #117 – Geometrics

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 4 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 →

AAA Cards CAS Game #115 – Inspired by Nature

by ElizStewart // May 26, 2018 // 3 Comments

At AAA Cards, this week, the theme is "inspired by nature". I took inspiration from the theme photo, and recreated the bee and blossom using Paper Smooches dies. Continue reading →

AAA Card Challenge – CAS Game #113 – Perfect Day

by ElizStewart // April 29, 2018 // 2 Comments

This week at AAA Cards, the challenge is to create a card depicting the perfect day. There is NOTHING like spending a day by the pool! I used a new set by Waffle Flower to create these floaters. Word of caution... they are not easy to line up. Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #112 – A Favourite Technique

by ElizStewart // April 14, 2018 // 2 Comments

This week at AAA Cards, we are creating CAS cards with our favorite technique. I focused on creating a one-layer, distressed card...very CAS (as long as you are willing to do a lot of masking!). Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #111 – Use Only One Third

by ElizStewart // March 26, 2018 // 4 Comments

This week at AAA Cards, we are creating cards using only a 1/3 of the face panel! I chose to lay out my card horizontally and run my image through the middle. I created a sweet and fun Easter egg hunt with Papertrey's Simply Spring Borders... with golden eggs! Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #110 – Ombre

by ElizStewart // March 15, 2018 // 2 Comments

This week at AAA Cards we are focusing on ombre effects. I used four shades of pink distress ink to create a subtle ombre. Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #130 / AAA Cards CAS Game #109

by ElizStewart // February 19, 2018 // 5 Comments

The card above is being submitted to two challenges. 1. Addicted to CAS where the keyword this month is CAT, 2) AAA Cards CAS Challenge where only die cuts can be used this month. This card is made entirely from layered die cuts. Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #108 – All You Need Is Love

by ElizStewart // February 11, 2018 // 3 Comments

The theme this week at AAA Cards is "All You Need is Love". I adopted the sentiment and added a frog prince (to be kissed) on a bed of hearts. Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #107 – Chilled

by ElizStewart // January 25, 2018 // 4 Comments

The keyword is CHILLED this week at AAA Cards. I made a super easy card... don't you love when cards come together in 10 minutes or so! My card was triggered by the photo inspiration. Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #105 – Sparkle

by ElizStewart // December 29, 2017 // 2 Comments

The keyword at AAA Cards is SPARKLE. My card is very CAS. I die cut a very large snowflake from blue glitter cardstock, mounted to silver Stardream, added a die cut sentiment and crystal gemstones. Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #104 Christmas

by ElizStewart // December 9, 2017 // 2 Comments

This week at AAA Cards, we are making CAS Christmas cards. This card is made in five simple steps. Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #103 – Celebrate

by ElizStewart // November 16, 2017 // 2 Comments

We have a theme challenge over at AAA Cards this week. We are creating CAS Celebration cards. I have had this wonderful Celebrate die cut from MFT for awhile and thought this would be the perfect challenge for it. Continue reading →

TicTacToe Challenge TTTC022 – Featured Designer Corinne Blake & AAA Cards CAS Game #102 – Ink Blending

by ElizStewart // November 7, 2017 // 4 Comments

This week at the TicTacToe Challenge, I am focusing on the top row: VIBRANT (distressed in bright warm hues), THANK YOU (Mama Elephant sentiment), and LAYERS (present is multi-layered and foam mounted). Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #100 – Sketch

by ElizStewart // October 8, 2017 // 5 Comments

A wonderfully CAS sketch over at AAA Cards this week! I stamped this lovely rose background in platinum, then cut the opening. I stamped, embossed and distressed (spun sugar) the sentiment box. Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #98 – Creatures Great or Small

by ElizStewart // September 6, 2017 // 3 Comments

Any creature makes the mark over at AAA Cards this week. I have been wanting to use this cute owl set from MFT... and it is the perfect challenge to do so! Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #97 – Masking

by ElizStewart // August 28, 2017 // 2 Comments

We are masking over at AAA Cards this week. I chose this wonderful little chickie to mask and layer five times... I love the exuberance of a crowd! I then masked all five chickies to distress the background! Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #96 – Summer Fun

by ElizStewart // August 16, 2017 // 7 Comments

Had to use this fun Amuse diver for some SUMMER FUN over at AAA Cards this week. He has been embossed, copic colored and fussy cut, then mounted on a distressed, watercolored background. Continue reading →