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Muse Challenge #258 & Seize the Birthday Anything Goes

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

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!

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!

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

Seize the Birthday Topping: One Layer

by ElizStewart // January 24, 2018 // 1 Comment
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!!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 →
Seize the Birthday "Something Sweet" Topping

Seize the Birthday “Something Sweet” Topping

by ElizStewart // June 5, 2017 // 2 Comments
The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday are "something sweet". I pulled out an old Stampin' Up set which I loved but has seen little use of late. Continue reading →
Seize the Birthday: Creatures or Animals!

Seize the Birthday: Creatures or Animals!

by ElizStewart // May 21, 2017 // 1 Comment
The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday is Creatures or Animals! I made a cute birthday card with the new My Favorite Things sows. Continue reading →
Seize the Birthday -- Anything Goes!

Seize the Birthday — Anything Goes!

by ElizStewart // May 9, 2017 // 2 Comments
So love it when it is "Anything Goes" over at Seize the Birthday! i pulled an Art Impressions stamp from my NBUS pile. SHE WIGGLES! She is adorable doing the bogie with the thanks of an Action Wobble. Continue reading →
Seize the Birthday Vellum!

Seize the Birthday Vellum!

by ElizStewart // April 9, 2017 // 2 Comments
At Seize the Birthday this week, the toppings for our card is vellum. I die cut 3 large balloons from red, orange and turquoise vellum... the problem as always arose in how to attach? Continue reading →
Seize the Birthday Black and White and One More Color!

Seize the Birthday Black and White and One More Color!

by ElizStewart // March 26, 2017 // 1 Comment
Our toppings this week at Seize the Birthday is "Black and White and One More Color!". My plus one is Worn Lipstick distress embossing powder. This product is from my NBUS (Never-Before-Used Schtuff) pile now sitting on the corner of my desk. Continue reading →
Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes

Seize the Birthday – Anything Goes

by ElizStewart // March 12, 2017 // 1 Comment
This week is Anything Goes at Seize the Birthday so I tried to maximize the opportunity and make a really fun card! I created a fun birthday scene with an Avery Elle set that has not gotten enough attention from me. Continue reading →

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