Muse: ChristmasVisions 102

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 3 Comments

Our Muse for Christmasvisions this week is the lovely Cornelia. Cornelia has created a fun card based on a shopping bag! I went about the card a bit differently, but still focused on Santa flying through the moon over a cityscape. I tried to incorporate the color red into the horizon. Continue reading →

Merry Monday #294 {Let’s See Some BARNS!}

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 1 Comment

This week at Merry Monday, we are incorporating barns into our Christmas cards. I used a combination of Altenew's Winter Cottage and an old wood Memory Box stamp highlighting a grove of trees. Images were touched with Zig Clean Color markers; glistening snow was created with Wink of Stella. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP394 – A CAS Challenge from Laurie

by ElizStewart // May 20, 2018 // 8 Comments

We have a CAS Challenge over at The Paper Players! This week, our challenge host, Laurie, is asking us to create CAS cards with the theme "BLOOMS". Looking at my card, you might think it is not CAS. True... there is not as much white space as I would ordinarily like to use. However, this card is beyond words... simple. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP393 – A Color Challenge from Claire

by ElizStewart // May 12, 2018 // 6 Comments

We have a Color Challenge over at The Paper Players! This week, our challenge host, Clair, is asking us to work with the following Stampin' Up colors: Hello Yellow, Strawberry Slush, Wild Wasabi and Pumpkin Pie. Continue reading →

The Card Concept #92 {Bold Bloom}

by ElizStewart // May 9, 2018 // 2 Comments

The photo image at The Card Concept this week, Bold Bloom, left a clear picture in my mind as to the card I wanted to build. I picked one bold blossom from Ellen Hutson, and watercolored in dark reds. Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #135 – Gold

by ElizStewart // May 9, 2018 // 1 Comment

The keyword this week at Addicted to CAS Challenge is GOLD. There is a lot we can do with gold! This being May, I feel like every card should feature flowers. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #270

by ElizStewart // May 6, 2018 // 2 Comments

We have an interesting sketch this week over at CAS(E) this Sketch. Basically three rows with the sentiment included on the last row. I made the assumption the rows could be composed of anything; I created rows of little girls. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #263 and Color Throwdown #490

by ElizStewart // April 29, 2018 // 4 Comments

With purpose, I combined this week's Muse and Color Throwdown Challenges. We have a guest Muse, Ishani, who has created a wonderful inspiration card. The colors this week, at Color Throwndown, are pink, lavender, green and gray. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP391 – A Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge from Joanne

by ElizStewart // April 29, 2018 // 7 Comments

We have a Tic Tac Toe Challenge over at The Paper Players! This week, our challenge host, Joanne, is asking us to select a row, column or diagonal with which to create our card. I chose the first column: FLOWERS, BIRTHDAY and YELLOW. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #333 – A Sketch by Narelle

by ElizStewart // April 22, 2018 // 5 Comments

This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we have a sketch with two overlapping circles. I used the sketch to create a Mother's Day card with Altenew's Magnolias. The flowers are gold embossed and then "sloppily" watercolored. Continue reading →

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

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

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

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

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}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →