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The Card Concept #135 {Red, White and Blue}

The Card Concept #135 {Red, White and Blue}

by ElizStewart // May 22, 2020 // 1 Comment
This week at The Card Concept, we are celebrating the Red, White, and Blue.  I focused the Americana feel of the inspiration photo.  Continue reading →
The Card Concept #134 {Mother's Day}

The Card Concept #134 {Mother’s Day}

by ElizStewart // May 10, 2020 // 3 Comments
We are also celebrating Mother's Day over at The Card Concept.  From the photo inspiration, I focused on the gold frame, pink flowers, and a neutral background. Continue reading →
The Card Concept #133 {Hello Spring} & The Flower Challenge #43 'Spring/Autumn'

The Card Concept #133 {Hello Spring} & The Flower Challenge #43 ‘Spring/Autumn’

by ElizStewart // April 23, 2020 // 1 Comment
The Card Concept and The Flower Challenge are both focused on SPRING cards this week.  I focused on the flower variety and colors in The Card Concept photo inspiration.  Continue reading →
The Card Concept #128 {Be Mine, Valentine}

The Card Concept #128 {Be Mine, Valentine}

by ElizStewart // February 16, 2020 // 2 Comments
This week at The Card Concept, in the photo inspiration, I focused on the black-striped pillow with the red heart. Continue reading →
The Card Concept #127 {Cozy Cabin}

The Card Concept #127 {Cozy Cabin}

by ElizStewart // February 3, 2020 // 2 Comments
This week at The Card Concept, the theme is a Cozy Cabin.  The photo inspiration has oodles of ideas, I focused on the wood, snow and the title. Continue reading →
The Card Concept #124 {Ornate Ornaments} & Color Throwdown Countdown #571

The Card Concept #124 {Ornate Ornaments} & Color Throwdown Countdown #571

by ElizStewart // December 2, 2019 // 1 Comment
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The Card Concept #123 {Thanksgiving Table}

The Card Concept #123 {Thanksgiving Table}

by ElizStewart // November 12, 2019 // 1 Comment
We are focused on THE THANKSGIVING TABLE, this week, over at The Card Concept.  The focal image on my card is Pretty Pink Posh's Thanksgiving Scene.  I loved this stamp when I first saw it and am so happy I could color and incorporate into this card.  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 →

The Card Concept #115 {Mosaic Madness}

by ElizStewart // May 19, 2019 // 3 Comments
This week at The Card Concept, we are working with MOSAICS.  The photo inspiration has fabulous colors with which I decided to work: Yellow, Orange, Red, Turquoise.  I embossed a SSS medallion stamp, and colored with Copics. Continue reading →
The Card Concept #113 {Spring Celebration}

The Card Concept #113 {Spring Celebration}

by ElizStewart // April 29, 2019 // 1 Comment
We have a beautiful bunny plate as our photo inspiration, this week, at The Card Concept.  I used no line watercoloring to create my bunny. To accent the flowers in the photo, I embossed poppies on pink Stardream.  I mounted my bunny on acetate so it could float among the embossed poppies. Continue reading →
The Card Concept #112 {Cottage Florals}

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 →
The Card Concept #111 {Scattered Seashells}

The Card Concept #111 {Scattered Seashells}

by ElizStewart // March 31, 2019 // 1 Comment
This week at The Card Concept, we have a beautiful seashell photo inspiration. I focused on the seashells and turquoise from the photo. Continue reading →
The Card Concept #110 {Shamrock Blessings}

The Card Concept #110 {Shamrock Blessings}

by ElizStewart // March 17, 2019 // 1 Comment
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 →
The Card Concept #109 {Pineapple Party}

The Card Concept #109 {Pineapple Party}

by ElizStewart // February 23, 2019 // 3 Comments
This week at The Card Concept, we are celebrating pineapples. My card features a watercolored, dimensional die cut pineapple, as well as hibiscus flowers. Given pineapples’ history, I have made a welcome card for a new neighbor. Continue reading →
The Card Concept #108 {Love Is In The Air}

The Card Concept #108 {Love Is In The Air}

by ElizStewart // February 10, 2019 // No Comments
This week at The Card Concept, we are celebrating LOVE. Using the photo inspiration, I made a very simple card focused on the LOVE pillows.  Continue reading →
The Card Concept #107 {Rainbow Cupcakes}

The Card Concept #107 {Rainbow Cupcakes}

by ElizStewart // January 25, 2019 // 6 Comments
This week at The Card Concept, we are making RAINBOW CUPCAKES.  I used the PTI cupcake set to build my Copic-colored tiers. Continue reading →
The Card Concept #106 {Pink Party}

The Card Concept #106 {Pink Party}

by ElizStewart // January 11, 2019 // 2 Comments
We are having a Pink Party over at The Card Concept this week. I focused on lots of pink flowers (embossed on my card), the black china, and gold silverware. Continue reading →

Top 12 2018 Cards/The Card Concept #105 {Favorite Card}

by ElizStewart // December 31, 2018 // 1 Comment
For the final challenge in 2018, Card Concept is asking us to pick our favorite card of 2018.   So love this idea!  Although I did pick ONE final card, I chose 12 cards that I either love or loved making in 2018.   Continue reading →
The Card Concept #102 {Homestyle Holiday}

The Card Concept #102 {Homestyle Holiday}

by ElizStewart // November 20, 2018 // 2 Comments
At Card Concept this week, our photo inspiration is all about a Homestyle Holiday. I focused on the two pillows: 1) buffalo check in black and tan, and 2) the Christmas tree atop a car. Continue reading →
The Card Concept September 5 {Colorful Basics}

The Card Concept September 5 {Colorful Basics}

by ElizStewart // September 18, 2018 // 1 Comment
Wonderful photo inspiration over at The Card Concept this week.  I focused on the rainbow stripes on the wall.  I watercolored stripes, then die cut and layered the sentiment. Continue reading →
The Card Concept #95 {Owl Cherish Our Friendship}

The Card Concept #95 {Owl Cherish Our Friendship}

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 4 Comments
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 →
The Card Concept #93 {Floral Centerpiece} and Where Creativity Meets C9 Challenge #21 – Floral

The Card Concept #93 {Floral Centerpiece} and Where Creativity Meets C9 Challenge #21 – Floral

by ElizStewart // May 27, 2018 // 1 Comment
I am combining two challenges with the above card... I realize this is something I don't do often.  When I looked at The Card Concept photo inspiration, I thought of Concord & 9th's round floral centerpiece.  I painted the flowers in the soft pastel pinks from the photo inspiration.   Continue reading →
The Card Concept #92 {Bold Bloom}

The Card Concept #92 {Bold Bloom}

by ElizStewart // May 9, 2018 // 2 Comments
The photo image at The Card Concept this week, Bold Bloom, left a clear picture in my mind as to the card I wanted to build.  I picked one bold blossom from Ellen Hutson, and watercolored in dark reds. Continue reading →
The Card Concept #91 {Blossoms in Blue}

The Card Concept #91 {Blossoms in Blue}

by ElizStewart // April 29, 2018 // No Comments
Have you ever read the Girls in their Summer Dresses (Irwin Shaw, The New Yorker, 1939)?  This is the short story that immediately came to mind when I saw the photo inspiration at The Card Concept this week. Continue reading →

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