Back to Basics Challenge #20 Salt Technique

by ElizStewart // January 27, 2019 // 3 Comments

This week at Back to Basics, we are working with the “salt” technique. I followed the video tutorial for my card (link). The video suggested we create a very wet watercolor panel and then sprinkle salt over the panel. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #527

by ElizStewart // January 27, 2019 // 1 Comment

The colors this week at Color Throwdown are navy blue, gray, and green. I created a birthday card with a gray elephant holding blue and green balloons. Continue reading →

Back to Basics Challenge #19 A Shaped Card

by ElizStewart // January 11, 2019 // 2 Comments

This is the first week I am joining the Back to Basics challenge. I liked the challenge’s premise of reinforcing basic techniques. This week, we are creating shaped cards. Continue reading →

52 Christmas Card Throwdown November Stash Challenge

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

Over at the Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge, we are working with our STASH this month. Specifically challenge cards need to have glitter and ribbon. OMG. I have not played with a full card of glitter in ages. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP381 – A Clean and Simple Challenge from LeAnne

by ElizStewart // February 18, 2018 // 7 Comments

This is clean and simple (CAS) week over at The Paper Players! This week, our challenge is hosted by the delightful LeAnne. Our CAS cards are all following the theme: Sew Much Fun! Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #105 – Sparkle

by ElizStewart // December 29, 2017 // 2 Comments

The keyword at AAA Cards is SPARKLE. My card is very CAS. I die cut a very large snowflake from blue glitter cardstock, mounted to silver Stardream, added a die cut sentiment and crystal gemstones. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown Countdown #457

by ElizStewart // August 28, 2017 // 1 Comment

Fabulous soft colors this week at Color Throwdown...pink, yellow, and gray! I created a sweet baby card. I embossed each of the cardstocks to get more oomph. I like the end effect. Continue reading →

CASology Week253: CLOTHES

by ElizStewart // June 18, 2017 // 3 Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is CLOTHES. Please understand my situation as "winter coat" was the first thing I thought of when I saw the keyword. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #220

by ElizStewart // June 18, 2017 // 2 Comments

Our Muse this week, Tracey McNeely, has created a wonderful Father's Day card to inspire us. I found my hammer and saw dies and worked from there. Continue reading →

Merry Monday #237 {Shimmer and Sparkle}

by ElizStewart // March 4, 2017 // 4 Comments

It is Shimmer and Sparkle week over at Merry Monday...what fun! I combined red Mirracard and silver glitter card with a CAS snowflake...and presto lots of shimmer and sparkle. Continue reading →

The Heart Desires Challenge 9

by ElizStewart // February 20, 2017 // 5 Comments

I couldn't resist making a floral elephant card resembling the stuffed elephant in the photo inspiration over at The Heart Desires this week. Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS #87: PLAID

by ElizStewart // May 9, 2016 // 3 Comments

I am putting the Addicted to CAS challenge to work for me in that I need a baby card and “plaid” fits nicely. I selected a number of pink, yellow and green patterned papers, two of which were plaid. I die... Continue reading →

Curtain Call Neon Nicknacks

by ElizStewart // April 8, 2016 // 1 Comment

Curtain Call has us playing with neon inks this week! I have to admit that my neon inks have not been exercised in awhile…so this was fun! For my “nicknacks”, I selected a cute little birdie die from Clean and Simple.... Continue reading →