Seize the Birthday Challenge #154 – CAS

by ElizStewart // November 11, 2018 // 4 Comments

This week at Seize the Birthday, the toppings are to create a clean and simple or CAS birthday card, i.e., lots of white space. I haven’t used this sentiment in a long time but I think it is a great thought. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Anything Goes!

by ElizStewart // October 19, 2018 // 1 Comment

This week at Seize the Birthday, the theme is ANYTHING GOES. This card is for a wonderful DT colleague over at The Paper Players. Don't say anything, I am late. I had the best intentions but I started back to work this week and have found myself crashing at 6pm. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday Die-Cuts or Punches

by ElizStewart // September 18, 2018 // 2 Comments

At Seize the Birthday this week, the "toppings" are to use dies/punches in our birthday cards. I used the wonderful bold Happy Birthday to You die from MFT. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday: Beachy Birthday!

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 2 Comments

This week at Seize the Birthday, the toppings are to create a birthday card incorporating the BEACH. I pulled out a couple of old wood stamps to create a fun copic-colored card. Continue reading →

MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge #383 and Seize the Birthday Anything Goes!

by ElizStewart // May 8, 2018 // No Comments

This week I am combining two challenges: MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge and Seize the Birthday. MFT had an adorable sketch which was perfect for Seize this Birthday. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Anything Goes!

by ElizStewart // April 29, 2018 // 1 Comment

This week at Seize the Birthday, it is Anything Goes! Usually this category intimidates me but this week, I wanted to use a new set I just bought from Concord and 9th, Birthday Stacks. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #258 & Seize the Birthday Anything Goes

by ElizStewart // March 26, 2018 // 2 Comments

This week's Muse, Kim Heggins has created an adorable birthday card for inspiration! I followed her lead and love it! Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP384 – A Color Challenge from Joanne

by ElizStewart // March 10, 2018 // 9 Comments

This is COLOR week over at The Paper Players! This week, our challenge host, Joanne, is asking us to create a card in "any shade of pink”. I loved the inspiration photo and decided I needed an ombre effect in pink. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday: Coffee or Tea!

by ElizStewart // February 20, 2018 // 4 Comments

The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday are coffee or tea. I used my favorite coffee cup from Catherine Scanlon for a fun one-layer card. Enjoy! Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday — Topping is Candles!

by ElizStewart // February 6, 2018 // 1 Comment

This week at Seize the Birthday, the topping is CANDLES. I created my card with the baker lady adding a cake and candles. The card is simply stamped, embossed, masked and copic colored. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday Topping: One Layer

by ElizStewart // January 24, 2018 // 2 Comments

This week at Seize the Birthday, the topping for our cards is "one layer". I love one layer cards...usually they are also CAS. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday — Happy New Year and Some News!!

by ElizStewart // January 7, 2018 // 1 Comment

Anything Goes for the first challenge of 2018 at Seize the Birthday! I am still loving my DOX inks so I have incorporated Faded Jeans into a complex background. Continue reading →

Seize The Birthday: Monochromatic!

by ElizStewart // December 5, 2017 // 1 Comment

I had every intention of making a Monochromatic card for Seize the Birthday this week. But... my card morphed and I made a cute "Best Fishes" scene. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Circles!

by ElizStewart // November 13, 2017 // 2 Comments

The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday are CIRCLES, that is we are making birthday cards incorporating circles. I have used the SSS Birthday Circle on its own rather than as shaker frame. Within my circle I have added a copic-colored SSS birthday farm animal, then embellished with enamel dots and washi. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Kraft Card Base!

by ElizStewart // November 4, 2017 // 1 Comment

This birthday card is for my brother! It is his birthday today! I want to wish him a fabulous day... and even better year! Happy Birthday, Glenn! Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Anything Goes!

by ElizStewart // October 22, 2017 // 1 Comment

I love this birthday bus by Avery Elle and decided to work with it for Seize the Birthday Anything Goes! Happy and fun to color! Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Script or Text Background!

by ElizStewart // October 8, 2017 // 2 Comments

The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday is to add a script or text background to our card. I have used My Favorite Things Happy Birthday Text Background (stamped in soft pool) on top of one of Mama Elephant's children. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Balloons!

by ElizStewart // September 17, 2017 // 2 Comments

This week at Seize the Birthday, the "toppings" are Balloons! I used the adorable Simon Says baby animal set to copic-color a birthday scene and animals with balloons! Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Anything Goes!

by ElizStewart // August 22, 2017 // 3 Comments

This week, it is Anything Goes at Seize the Birthday! I wanted to use a funny birthday stamp I had in my NBUS pile...hope you laugh! Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Tie One On!

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

I am continuing to use techniques learned at Online Card Classes, Rainbow Maker, as I create an "Anything Goes" birthday card for Seize the Birthday. I was amazed by the rainbow balloons watercolored by Debby Hughes for class. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday–Splatter!

by ElizStewart // August 1, 2017 // 1 Comment

The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday are Splatter! They are right...cardmakers still love splatter. I know I do. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Red, White and You!

by ElizStewart // July 15, 2017 // No Comments

I am playing along with Seize the Birthday this week. The toppings are Red, White and You! Usually I participate in the toppings but I think I have topped my quota of red, white and *** cards...so I am submitting under Anything Goes. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday: Anything Goes!

by ElizStewart // June 27, 2017 // 2 Comments

Anything goes this week at Seize the Birthday! I am using a NBUS stamp from MFT. I am thinking Pure Innocence is delivering birthday greetings this week! Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! One Layer!

by ElizStewart // June 14, 2017 // 4 Comments

The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday is the creation of a one-layer birthday card. I have turned to an old favorite: Ellen Hutson Wish Big and my Copics for a fun one-layer creation... and of course, lots of sequins. I so love sequins. Continue reading →