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Color Throwdown #595

Color Throwdown #595

by ElizStewart // May 31, 2020 // No Comments
The colors this week at Color Throwdown are Black, White, and Turquoise.  Say turquoise and I think water.  Welcome to the treasure coast of Florida... I love living here.  Lots of sunshine and blue, blue water. Continue reading →
Twofer Card Challenge #27 and Color Throwdown #594

Twofer Card Challenge #27 and Color Throwdown #594

by ElizStewart // May 24, 2020 // 3 Comments
The theme this month at Twofer is FLOWERS.  In order words, we are creating two cards with two different designs for two different occasions with the same stamps, stencils, or dies.  One of the cards I made is being combined with Color Throwdown where the colors this week are GRAY, YELLOW, and WHITE.  Continue reading →
Color Throwdown #591

Color Throwdown #591

by ElizStewart // May 3, 2020 // 2 Comments
This week at Color Throwdown, we are working with PLUM (Copic RV19 Red Violet), PINK (RV04 Shock Pink), PEACH (R32 Peach), and White.  This card is a leap of faith.  Continue reading →
Color Throwdown Countdown #589

Color Throwdown Countdown #589

by ElizStewart // April 20, 2020 // 2 Comments
At Color Throwdown this week, we are working with red, black, gray, and white.  I created a simple, gray and red plaid background using Concord & 9th's plaid set and pigment inks.  The sentiments are from Mama Elephant Hello Friend Wishes. Continue reading →
Color Throwdown Countdown #579

Color Throwdown Countdown #579

by ElizStewart // February 10, 2020 // 1 Comment
At Color Throwdown this week, we are working with the colors dark blue, light blue, pink, and white.  I created a simple distressed oxide background with Chipped Sapphire (dark blue), Salty Ocean (light blue) and Worn Lipstick (pink).  Continue reading →
Color Throwdown #578

Color Throwdown #578

by ElizStewart // February 2, 2020 // No Comments
The colors this week at Color Throwdown are red, dark gray, light gray and white.  I used Stamping Bella's Dawn Loves Her Doggie.  The image and sentiment are stamped and Copic-colored for a one-layer card. Continue reading →
Color Throwdown #574

Color Throwdown #574

by ElizStewart // January 5, 2020 // 1 Comment
The colors we are working with this week, at Color Throwdown, are RED, BROWN, and WHITE.  I created a simple winter scene.  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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Color Throwdown Countdown #569

Color Throwdown Countdown #569

by ElizStewart // November 17, 2019 // 1 Comment
This week at Color Throwdown we are working with PURPLE, LAVENDER, and GREEN.  I used Hero Arts Triangle Background to create two Christmas trees.  Continue reading →
Color Throwdown #568

Color Throwdown #568

by ElizStewart // November 10, 2019 // No Comments
This week at Color Throwdown, we are making cards with the colors Orange, Brown, Moss Green and Cream.  Orange, brown, and cream immediately make me think of foxes.  Continue reading →
Color Throwdown Countdown #565

Color Throwdown Countdown #565

by ElizStewart // October 20, 2019 // 4 Comments
Another Halloween card...this one was made for Color Throwdown. The colors we are working with this week are Jodi's spooky combo of gray, lavender and black. Continue reading →

Shopping Our Stash #397 – Stencil Me This & Color Throwdown #547

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2019 // 1 Comment
I am combining the challenges from Shopping Our Stash and Color Throwdown this week.  At Shopping Our Stash, we are creating cards using a STENCIL, and at Color Throwdown, we are working with the colors YELLOW, ORANGE, RED and GREEN.  Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #545 and Freshly Made Sketches #390

by ElizStewart // June 2, 2019 // 2 Comments
Again this week, I combined two challenges: Color Throwdown and Freshly Made Sketches.  At Color Throwdown, we are working with the colors Raspberry, Lavender, Green and Kraft, and at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with a sketch featuring a circular focal point with two underlying strips.  Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #544 and Freshly Made Sketches #389 – A Sketch by Narelle

by ElizStewart // May 27, 2019 // 4 Comments
I am combining two challenges this week.  The colors we are working with this week at Color Throwndown are CORAL, AQUA and NAVY.  The sketch at Freshly Made Sketches features a central circular image with a sentiment tag and small embellishments under the circle. I created a Thank You card using Papertrey Ink's Keep Swimming set. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #543

by ElizStewart // May 19, 2019 // 1 Comment
The colors this week at Color Throwdown are Aqua, Green, and Gray.  I love how the colors turned out on this Altenew floral sentiment. Continue reading →
Color Throwdown #541

Color Throwdown #541

by ElizStewart // May 5, 2019 // No Comments
This week, at Color Throwdown, we are creating cards using pale pink, brown, black and white. I made a simple (and cute) thinking of you card with Ellen Hutson's favorite bear. Continue reading →
Color Throwdown Countdown #539

Color Throwdown Countdown #539

by ElizStewart // April 22, 2019 // 1 Comment
This week at Color Throwdown, we are working with the colors ORANGE, YELLOW, and BLUE.  I used th colors through alcohol inks.  It took a couple tries (saving the other efforts for use down the line) to NOT have the colors mix.   Continue reading →
Color Throwdown Countdown #538

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 →
Color Throwdown Countdown #537

Color Throwdown Countdown #537

by ElizStewart // April 6, 2019 // 3 Comments
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 →
Color Throwdown #536

Color Throwdown #536

by ElizStewart // March 31, 2019 // 1 Comment
This week at Color Throwdown, we are working with the colors: cream, mauve, and moss green. I got a head start on Mom's Day by creating an Altenew floral card using the colors via Copics. Continue reading →
Color Throwdown #534

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 →
Color Throwdown #533 and The Flower Challenge Anything Goes

Color Throwdown #533 and The Flower Challenge Anything Goes

by ElizStewart // March 10, 2019 // 2 Comments
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 →
Color Throwdown #532

Color Throwdown #532

by ElizStewart // March 3, 2019 // 1 Comment
This week at Color Throwdown, we are working with the colors: coral red, blue, green, and kraft.  Using the colors and a Concord & 9th turnabout set, I created a floral background.  On which, I added a die cut sentiment/frame Continue reading →
Color Throwdown #531

Color Throwdown #531

by ElizStewart // February 23, 2019 // 1 Comment
The colors, this week, at Color Throwdown, are RUST, PURPLE, GREY and WHITE. I distressed my background in Wilted Violet and Hickory Smoke. A simple leaf and sentiment yield a sympathy card for a close friend. Continue reading →

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