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TIME OUT Challenge #106

TIME OUT Challenge #106

by ElizStewart // April 8, 2018 // 4 Comments
We have a very spring-y photo inspiration over at TIME OUT this week. I focused on the beautiful yellow blooms and the lattice cut in the vase. Continue reading →
Muse Challenge #260

Muse Challenge #260

by ElizStewart // April 7, 2018 // 6 Comments
Our Muse this week, Anita, has used an Altenew layering stencil to create a wonderful inspiration card. I don't have any layering stencils so I switched the technique up a little. Continue reading →
Muse Challenge #259

Muse Challenge #259

by ElizStewart // April 1, 2018 // 6 Comments
The wonderful Barb Ghig is our Guest Muse this week.  Barb has created a lovely card for our inspiration... 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 →
FUSION - Spring Wreath

FUSION – Spring Wreath

by ElizStewart // February 25, 2018 // 1 Comment
This week at FUSION, I worked with the combination of both the sketch and the photo inspiration. Continue reading →
The Card Concept #87 {Freshly Brewed}

The Card Concept #87 {Freshly Brewed}

by ElizStewart // February 25, 2018 // 1 Comment
I had a lot of fun with the photo inspiration this week at The Card Concept. I created a detailed "wood" tabletop focusing on the gray and black elements in the photo. Continue reading →
CAS(E) this Sketch #258

CAS(E) this Sketch #258

by ElizStewart // February 11, 2018 // 4 Comments
I am still making valentines... so I turned this week's CAS(e) this Sketch into a love card.  Very CAS.  Copic-colored roses, die cut sentiment and gemstones! Continue reading →
Muse Challenge #251

Muse Challenge #251

by ElizStewart // February 4, 2018 // 3 Comments
Vicki Dutcher is this week's Guest Muse, and she has created a cute critter card for our inspiration!  To recreate the large critters, I used the Mama Elephant Page Hugger cuties. Continue reading →
Altenew January 2018 Inspiration Challenge

Altenew January 2018 Inspiration Challenge

by ElizStewart // January 30, 2018 // 3 Comments
Bight cheerful colors are the basis of the Altenew Challenge this month: Yellow, Orange and Hot Pink.  Rather than use a floral, I chose to use the Altenew Celebrations set and make it bright! Continue reading →
Altenew 2017 Year In Review Inspiration Challenge

Altenew 2017 Year In Review Inspiration Challenge

by ElizStewart // December 28, 2017 // 1 Comment
I absolutely love the February 2017 inspiration card at Altenew.  So for the 2017 Year In Review Inspiration Challenge, focused on this card.  So CAS!   Continue reading →
Muse Challenge #245

Muse Challenge #245

by ElizStewart // December 11, 2017 // 3 Comments
Anita Bowden has introduced a wonderful inspiration card this week at Muse. I love the technique of partial cutting and foam mounting to emphasize the central flower. Continue reading →
TicTacToe Challenge TTTC026 – Featured Designer Shannon Fralish

TicTacToe Challenge TTTC026 – Featured Designer Shannon Fralish

by ElizStewart // December 3, 2017 // 2 Comments
This week at the TicTacToe Challenge, I focused on the middle row: ASKEW, PITCHER, SKETCH. Continue reading →
CASology Week 271: SORRY

CASology Week 271: SORRY

by ElizStewart // October 22, 2017 // 5 Comments
The keyword this week at CASology is SORRY.  This card is based on a true story.  I was at the dog park, joining friends as I do everyday. Just as a friend was about to sit under the oaks, a birdie left a present on her chair.  Continue reading →
Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Iced Coffee

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge – Iced Coffee

by ElizStewart // October 7, 2017 // 1 Comment
Always love a coffee challenge!  We have an iced coffee photo inspiration over at Curtain Call this week.  I created my cups of ice coffee with MFT dies and distressed with Vintage Photo. Continue reading →
Altenew September 2017 Inspiration Challenge

Altenew September 2017 Inspiration Challenge

by ElizStewart // September 30, 2017 // No Comments
For the subtle pastels in the Altenew September Inspiration Challenge, I used watercolors and the new Charmed set.   Continue reading →
The Heart Desires Challenge 16

The Heart Desires Challenge 16

by ElizStewart // September 30, 2017 // 3 Comments
The color palette is to die for over at The Heart Desires this month!  Maybe I just love the fall season. I have incorporated all the colors into this distressed card using the new Altenew Striped Leaf Coverplate. Continue reading →
The Flower Challenge #12 Tic-Tac-Toe

The Flower Challenge #12 Tic-Tac-Toe

by ElizStewart // September 28, 2017 // No Comments
We have a tic-tac-toe this month at The Flower Challenge.  I worked with the last column on the right:  SENTIMENT, CAS, COLOR (BLUE).  My card is very CAS, simple stamping and watercoloring with Altenew's Sketchy Florals (one of my new favorite sets!), and with a large white embossed sentiment. Continue reading →
FUSION - Teacup Flowers

FUSION – Teacup Flowers

by ElizStewart // September 17, 2017 // 2 Comments
At FUSION this week, I combined both the photo inspiration and sketch into my card.  I copic-colored the amazing teacup by Catherine Scanlon.   Continue reading →
Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Hang Out

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge – Hang Out

by ElizStewart // September 17, 2017 // 1 Comment
I found the Curtain Call Challenge... actually challenging this week.  I wanted to play with the fish scales pattern found on one of the center pillows, but I struggled. Continue reading →
#2 of 4 Muse Christmasvisions MCV83

#2 of 4 Muse Christmasvisions MCV83

by ElizStewart // August 28, 2017 // 3 Comments
For #2 of four, I used the origami set from Altenew to gain the graphic feel on an "animal".  I then added the red, yellow and green ornaments cover in glossy accents. Continue reading →
Color Throwdown #454

Color Throwdown #454

by ElizStewart // August 15, 2017 // 5 Comments
I'm so excited to be your Guest Designer this week at the Color Throwdown.  I committed to ctd about a year ago because I knew challenging myself each week with a color combination would really help me think out of the box. 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 →
Altenew July 2017 Inspiration Challenge

Altenew July 2017 Inspiration Challenge

by ElizStewart // July 23, 2017 // 5 Comments
This month we have an amazing photo inspiration at Altenew and the colors pink, red and green with which to work.  I used one of my favorite sets create my roses.  Rather than stamping them, I opted to watercolor them. Continue reading →
Muse Challenge #223

Muse Challenge #223

by ElizStewart // July 9, 2017 // 8 Comments
This week's Muse is the talented Anita Bowden!  Anita has created what she believes is a simple card.  The simple cards are always the most difficult to do justice to... I always just want to admire and copy.   Continue reading →

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