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Taking a break to…

by ElizStewart // July 4, 2020 // 2 Comments

Folks It has been a month since I have visited my craft room, but I have a good reason.  I decided about six weeks ago that the pandemic offers the perfect opportunity to write our family history.  This project is... Continue reading →

The Flower Challenge #44 Monochrome

by ElizStewart // May 17, 2020 // 1 Comment

This month at The Flower Challenge, the theme is MONOCHROME.  I never find monochrome cards easy, but I love how mine turned out this time.  I used Poppystamps Falling Dogwood Blossoms cover plate.  Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Day 15 – Spring Card Classes

by ElizStewart // April 28, 2020 // No Comments

I love to color smoosh and it has been so long since I have done it! I smooshed two water panels in Wild Honey, Peacock Feathers, Wilted Violet, and Picked Raspberry. Love them! Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Day 14 – Spring Card Camp

by ElizStewart // April 28, 2020 // No Comments

I absolutely love Laura's cards! They were fun and easy to make. I followed her designs almost exactly! Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Day 13 – Spring Card Camp

by ElizStewart // April 28, 2020 // 1 Comment

WOW! I absolutely loved the simplicity and CAS-ness of the card we made with Cathy. Love, love, love these cards! I used one 6x6 sheet of Memory Box paper which allowed me to create the A2 panel for one card and the background paper for the shadow card. Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Day 12 – Spring Card Camp

by ElizStewart // April 28, 2020 // No Comments

I made a DIY ink pad with Jennifer in another class and realized it was not a technique for me. So I modified the class lesson a little. Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Day 11 – Spring Card Camp

by ElizStewart // April 28, 2020 // No Comments

I loved making these little rainbow cards! Rather than distress each of the rainbow bands (cut with Simon Says Stamp Stitched Circle dies), I die-cut them from colored cardstock so I have lots of rainbow circles on hand!. Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Day 10 – Spring Card Camp

by ElizStewart // April 28, 2020 // No Comments

A couple of years ago, my Secret Santa gave me a jar of Bo Bunny pink glitter gel. I played with it and found it very messy. I pulled it out again for this project...again too messy for me. Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Day 9 – Spring Card Camp

by ElizStewart // April 28, 2020 // No Comments

I loved this technique! A quick and easy way to extend the use of stencils. I used Paper Rose's Cable Knit stencil. Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Day 8 – Spring Card Camp

by ElizStewart // April 18, 2020 // No Comments

These simple little shaker cards turned out well.  I used Simon Says Oh Happy Day tag die, Memory Box 6x6 paper, Lucy's Things sequins, May Arts ribbon. Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Day 7 – Spring Card Camp

by ElizStewart // April 17, 2020 // 1 Comment

I love the cards today.  I should mention that I have fat, clumsy fingers.  There was no way I was going to be able to layer the tiny letters in the die used.  My solution was to mount the outline die-cut from the red/orange background.  Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Day 6 – Spring Card Camp

by ElizStewart // April 16, 2020 // No Comments

Today's cards were certainly easy to make... and 3 for 1 is a definite plus.  Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Day 5 – Spring Card Camp

by ElizStewart // April 15, 2020 // 1 Comment

I actually love this watery-color mess!  The die I chose to use for Debby's technique was My Favorite Things Hearts Entwined.  I didn't have repositionable glue/spray as Debby suggested, so I had to improvise. Continue reading →

A Friend’s Belated Birthday Card

by ElizStewart // April 15, 2020 // No Comments

Shame on me...a cardmaker, not getting cards out the door.  I have to be honest.  I send A LOT of cards but I never seem to make a birthday, holiday or special occasion on time.  Card deadlines seem to be a problem. RAK cards, however, are a joy.  Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Day 4 – Spring Card Camp

by ElizStewart // April 14, 2020 // 1 Comment

I love this technique beyond words.  I can think of so many cards that would work well in this format.  I followed Julie's examples very closely, right down to the embossed lines on the second card.  Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Day 3 – Spring Card Camp

by ElizStewart // April 13, 2020 // 1 Comment

On Day 3, we working with abstract background stamps and fussy cutting shapes from multi-color stamped cardstocks.  I choose My Favorite Things Modern Mosiac background. Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Day 2 – Spring Card Camp

by ElizStewart // April 12, 2020 // 5 Comments

Wow.  I had a lot more success with Day 2's technique.  I used Hero Arts Small Solid Flower for the ink blending.  Continue reading →

Online Card Classes – Day 1 – Spring Card Camp

by ElizStewart // April 12, 2020 // 4 Comments

DAY 1: FAUX EMBOSSING FOLDERS WITH JENNIFER MCGUIRE I am going to be upfront.  I failed miserably in creating and using a faux embossing folder.  I tried.  Embossing an image 10x just looked like a hot mess.  GIVEN I want... Continue reading →

Meet Archie!

by ElizStewart // October 16, 2019 // 5 Comments

Friends, I am jumping back into cardmaking today!  It has been 4 months since I have been in my craft room.  Long-time, no create.  I miss cardmaking, my friends and the stash of joy made to send out!  Still not... Continue reading →

Taking a Break

by ElizStewart // June 30, 2019 // 6 Comments

Dear friends, I recently lost my beloved goldendoodle, Quinn.  His death was very sudden and unexpected…he was only eight years old.  I have decided to take a break from cardmaking and spend some time figuring out my new normal.  My... 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 →

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 →