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Cupcake Inspiration Challenge (CIC) 471

by ElizStewart // May 30, 2019 // 2 Comments
This week at Cupcake Inspiration, the theme is MERMAIDS!  I love mermaids.  I created a small scene set on blue Mirracard and aqua Stardream waves.  The mermaid tail is silver embossed and distressed.  Glass baubles are the final embellishment. Continue reading →
Color Throwdown #541

Color Throwdown #541

by ElizStewart // May 5, 2019 // No Comments
This week, at Color Throwdown, we are creating cards using pale pink, brown, black and white. I made a simple (and cute) thinking of you card with Ellen Hutson's favorite bear. Continue reading →
Color Throwdown Countdown #539

Color Throwdown Countdown #539

by ElizStewart // April 22, 2019 // 1 Comment
This week at Color Throwdown, we are working with the colors ORANGE, YELLOW, and BLUE.  I used th colors through alcohol inks.  It took a couple tries (saving the other efforts for use down the line) to NOT have the colors mix.   Continue reading →
Twofer Card Challenge #14 ~ Balloons

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 →

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