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Twofer Card Challenge #14 ~ Balloons

by ElizStewart // March 21, 2019 // 4 Comments

At Twofer, we are creating two different designs for two different occasions using the same stamp, die or stencil. The theme, this month, is Balloon(s).  My balloon is a very traditional die from Penny Black.  I have created a birthday and baby gift card. Continue reading →

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge CIC 466 – Colors

by ElizStewart // March 21, 2019 // 1 Comment

This week at Cupcake Inspiration, we creating cards with the colors Lilac, White and Sky Blue.  I watercolored an Essentials by Ellen Hydrangea. Continue reading →

Retro Rubber Challenge 106 | Mad About Stripes!

by ElizStewart // March 18, 2019 // 4 Comments

This week at Retro Rubber, we are creating cards with lots of STRIPES!  I used a striped die cut (new from Essentials by Ellen), an old Impression Obsession striped bunny, and an even older Penny Black sentiment (2004). Continue reading →

52 Christmas Card Throwdown March Theme Challenge

by ElizStewart // March 18, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week, at Christmas Throwdown, the theme is GINGERBREAD MEN. I used an old ginger man punch from Stampin' Up to create these silly characters... mounted on Christmas paper to make sure there was no mistaking them. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #533 and The Flower Challenge Anything Goes

by ElizStewart // March 10, 2019 // 2 Comments

The colors this week at Color Throwdown are Gray, Purple, Lavender, and Kraft.  I created a simple one-layer kraft card, stamped with Distress Oxide flowers (wilted violet, shaded lilac and hickory smoke). Continue reading →

CAS Christmas March Challenge

by ElizStewart // March 8, 2019 // 6 Comments

This month at CAS Christmas, the keyword is DEER.  I used EBE Leaping Deer die, set on N&T FaLaLa coverplate.  Very simple and easy...this would be the perfect card to mass produce. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP431: A Theme Challenge from Anne Marie

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

Over at The Paper Players this week, we have a theme challenge sponsored by Anne Marie.  We are creating cards incorporating the theme "SPRING FEVER". Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #377 – A Sketch by Narelle

by ElizStewart // March 3, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with a sketch focused on 5 elements in the lower right corner; 3 overlapping elements and 2 offshoot elements.  I built my card around shells, with abstract seaweed as my offshoot elements. Continue reading →

Christmas Kickstart Challenge #5 – Have a Very Bear-y Christmas!

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

This week at Christmas Kickstart, we are creating "beary" Christmas cards.  I used my favorite Essentials by Ellen bear, dressing him up 3x... to fit my punny sentiment HO3.  Continue reading →

TIME OUT Challenge #130 — Unique

by ElizStewart // February 27, 2019 // 9 Comments

I'm so excited to be guest designing on the Time Out Challenge. The challenge for the next two weeks is to create a card featuring the keyword "UNIQUE". Continue reading →

Just Us Girls #476 – Photo Week

by ElizStewart // February 27, 2019 // 2 Comments

We have a photo inspiration over at Just Us Girls this week, we are working with a photo of amethyst, the gemstone of February.  I worked with the color purple and the concept of a gemstone.  Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #134 – One Corner + Music

by ElizStewart // February 23, 2019 // 8 Comments

At AAA Cards, this week, we are creating CAS cards where only one corner is used, and an optional theme of MUSIC. I used one of my favorite Stamping Bella rockers for a simple one-layer card. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #531

by ElizStewart // February 23, 2019 // 1 Comment

The colors, this week, at Color Throwdown, are RUST, PURPLE, GREY and WHITE. I distressed my background in Wilted Violet and Hickory Smoke. A simple leaf and sentiment yield a sympathy card for a close friend. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #529

by ElizStewart // February 10, 2019 // 3 Comments

For this week's challenge at Color Throwdown, we are playing with yellow, orange, and red.  Using Altenew’s Ditsy Flowers, I created a fun background of blooms with the key colors and neutrals. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #374 – A Sketch by Jen B.

by ElizStewart // February 10, 2019 // 3 Comments

Interesting sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches.  All the sketch circles looked like bubbles to me so I created a simple underwater scene. Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #152 – Birds

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

The keyword at Addicted to CAS this week is BIRDS.  I created a quirky, simple one-layer valentine with Tim Holtz' Crazy Birds. Continue reading →

Just Us Girls Word Week #473

by ElizStewart // February 7, 2019 // 1 Comment

It is word week at Just Us Girls...and the word is LOVE.  The DT is challenging us to think outside of the box for this challenge.  I am moving to sign language. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #528

by ElizStewart // February 3, 2019 // 1 Comment

At Color Throwdown, we are working with the colors Aqua, Saffron, Brown and Yellow for this week's challenge.  I created a simple encouragement card.  I used the "saffron" to blend the brown and yellow. Continue reading →

CASology Week 329: TURN

by ElizStewart // January 30, 2019 // 3 Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is TURN.  I took a literal interpretation of the word and created a valentine where the key image turns around.  I did pick an appropriate sentiment for my slider card: You turn me upside down!  Continue reading →

Stamp Ink Paper [SIP] Challenge 183 – All My Love

by ElizStewart // January 25, 2019 // 1 Comment

The theme this week at Stamp Ink Paper is ALL MY LOVE.  I created a Love at First Sight Valentine’s card.  The background was created with Heidi Swapp metallic sprays.  Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #371 – A Sketch by Jen M.

by ElizStewart // January 20, 2019 // 2 Comments

At Freshly Made Sketches this week, we are working with an inset rectangle, a center border strip, and a left-hand image block. Continuing with Valentines Day cards, I used a sweet bunny from Stampin Up, blowing hearts. 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 →

Happy Little Stampers HLS January CAS Challenge

by ElizStewart // January 9, 2019 // 1 Comment

This month at Happy Little Stampers CAS Challenge, we are working with WASHI TAPE.  My niece gave me the most beautiful washi for Christmas, about 50 rolls!  I have had so much fun mixing and matching.   Continue reading →

ELLEN HUTSON 12 TAGS OF CHRISTMAS WITH A FEMININE TWIST—DAY 11

by ElizStewart // December 17, 2018 // 1 Comment

I am playing along with 12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist this weekend because I so need tags! Tag 11 – Elena Roussakis & Miriam Prantner Challenge – create a tag using a neutral color scheme Continue reading →