Cupcake Inspiration Challenge CIC 467

by ElizStewart // April 6, 2019 // 3 Comments

The theme this week at Cupcake Inspirations is Woodland Creatures. I created a happy scene with lots of Avery Elle critters. This week at Cupcake Inspirations, we are also linking up with the Double Trouble Challenge. I have never played in this challenge so it will be fun to check it out! Continue reading →

Just Us Girls #477 – Word Week

by ElizStewart // March 4, 2019 // 1 Comment

The word, this week, at Just Us Girls is BIRTHDAY. Using Avery Elle's Splash set, I created the ideal birthday card. I absolutely these lounging ladies! Continue reading →

Jingle Belles Hark the Herald Angels Sing!

by ElizStewart // March 4, 2019 // 3 Comments

This week at Jingle Belles, we are making cards that incorporate music notes, sheet music or instruments. I used the adorable Avery Elle Caroling Critters, set on a background of music. Continue reading →

FUSION – Tea and Bouquets

by ElizStewart // February 10, 2019 // 1 Comment

This week at FUSION, we are working with tea and macaroons in our photo inspiration. I actually decided to recreate the teacup and macaroons in the bottom right corner (even the gold-edged china). Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP424 – A Color Challenge from Anne Marie

by ElizStewart // January 15, 2019 // 5 Comments

This week at The Paper Players, we are working with colors. Specifically, Grapefruit Grove (PEACH), Pool Party (BLUE GREEN), Daffodil Delight (YELLOW), plus one more color (KRAFT). I created a very simple card with pops of the key colors. The kraft wrapper is paper pieced. Continue reading →

Twofer Card Challenge #12

by ElizStewart // January 14, 2019 // 9 Comments

The theme this month at Twofer is BIRDS. Our goal is to create two card with two different designs for two different occasions using the same stamps, stencils and or dies. I used the new Avery Elle Peacock as my bird. Continue reading →

TIME OUT Challenge #126

by ElizStewart // January 8, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at TIME OUT, the theme is "loving". I created a one layer card featuring a new Avery Elle Some Bunny. The image is stamped, embossed and Copic-colored. The background is distressed. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #276

by ElizStewart // June 17, 2018 // 2 Comments

This week at CAS(E) this Sketch, we have a sketch perfect for florals. I chose the gorgeous fuchsia set from Avery Elle... so wish I had fuchsia in my backyard. The images are simply stamped and copic-colored. 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 →

CASology Week 304: PEARL

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

The keyword over at CASology this week is PEARL. I created a "mother of pearl" scene. The sentiment is one of my favorites, and one, I am often caught saying! Also love these giant pearls from Hero Arts. 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 →

Inspired By All the Little Things #84 Featuring Cat Craig

by ElizStewart // April 26, 2018 // 4 Comments

So we have an intriguing photo inspiration this week at Inspired By All the Little Things. There are just so many things we could go after in this photo. I decided to focus on the pink, green and purple macaroons! Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #261

by ElizStewart // April 15, 2018 // 3 Comments

This week's Muse, Tracey has created a delightful spring card. I followed her lead but decided to try one twist. I am practicing (with the hope of improving) my no line coloring. This effort was okay but a long way from good... more cards to come! Continue reading →

FUSION Easter Bunny

by ElizStewart // April 7, 2018 // No Comments

I decided to use both the photo and sketch at FUSION this week. The sketch is versatile; to it, I added bunnies and pink and green flowers as seen in the photo. Very CAS. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #330 – A Sketch by Jen Brum

by ElizStewart // April 1, 2018 // 2 Comments

Love the sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches. I used it to create one last, very CAS, Easter card! Continue reading →

Muse: ChristmasVisions 95

by ElizStewart // March 15, 2018 // 7 Comments

Kimberly is our Muse this week at ChristmasVisions. Kimberly created a drop-dead cute card for inspiration... there are just so many elements of her card that I love and tried to pull into my card. Continue reading →

Inspired by All the Little Things #81 {with Kelly Lunceford}

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

This week at Inspired by All the Little Things, we have a very subtle phot inspiration. I focused on the muted colors and seashells in my shaker card. Continue reading →

Inspired By… Get Lucky

by ElizStewart // March 10, 2018 // 3 Comments

My first time at Inspired By... thanks Michele! The theme is Get Lucky and we have a very green photo inspiration. Continue reading →

ABC Christmas Challenge: B is for?

by ElizStewart // January 27, 2018 // No Comments

ABC Christmas Challenge is the second new challenge I am joining in 2018 to enhance my Christmas card stash. The second letter for this week is B for BIRDS! Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP377 – CAS Challenge from Joanne

by ElizStewart // January 20, 2018 // 10 Comments

This is my favorite week over at The Paper Players! This week, our CAS Challenge is hosted by the wonderful Joanne. Your card should be clean and simple. 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 →

Color Throwdown #474

by ElizStewart // January 7, 2018 // 3 Comments

This week's palette at Color Throwdown is gray, black and ivory. My design is built primarily from die cuts with an added fun sentiment! Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #127 – Music

by ElizStewart // January 7, 2018 // 3 Comments

The keyword this week at Addicted to CAS is MUSIC. I used the delightful Avery Elle band Camp. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown Countdown #473

by ElizStewart // December 17, 2017 // 1 Comment

The colors this week at Color Throwdown are: Pink, Green, Kraft, and White. I used the new Concord & 9th plaid stamp to add green and pink to Kraft cardstock. Continue reading →