The Paper Players – PP413 – A Theme Challenge from Sandy

by ElizStewart // October 7, 2018 // 7 Comments

It is week 1! We have a Theme Challenge over at The Paper Players. This week, our challenge host, Sandy, is asking us to create cards using TREES and or LEAVES. I am using an old Walter & Winnie set that has a number of wonderful abstract trees. Continue reading →

Muse: ChristmasVisions 102

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 4 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 →

AAA Cards CAS Game #117 – Geometrics

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 4 Comments

Great theme over at AAA Cards this week -- GEOMETRICS. I used the dimension triangles coverplate from Neat & Tangled to create a "mountain". On top of my snow-capped mountain, I added an origami bear. Finally I stamped an appropriate sentiment. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #274

by ElizStewart // June 5, 2018 // 3 Comments

A simple, fun sketch over at CAS(E) this Sketch this week. I used a sweet set from Papertrey Ink. I have been sick for weeks and am currently going through chemotherapy; my friends have been fabulous supporting and sustaining me. Thank you! Continue reading →

MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge #383 and Seize the Birthday Anything Goes!

by ElizStewart // May 8, 2018 // No Comments

This week I am combining two challenges: MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge and Seize the Birthday. MFT had an adorable sketch which was perfect for Seize this Birthday. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP390 – A Sketch Challenge from Jaydee

by ElizStewart // April 21, 2018 // 4 Comments

This is Sketch week over at The Paper Players! This week, our challenge host, Jaydee, is asking us to work with a sketch with a focal circle that has a sentiment band running through it. Continue reading →

CAS Christmas April Challenge: Ornament

by ElizStewart // April 14, 2018 // 5 Comments

The theme, this month at CAS Christmas, is ORNAMENT. I created an earth ornament; platinum embossing the land masses and copic coloring the water. 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 →

CASology Week 294: START

by ElizStewart // April 7, 2018 // 4 Comments

The keyword at CASology this week is START. The first thing that came to my mind was "Breakfast is the most important way to start the day". Right or wrong, I am not sure. But I made a hearty breakfast card to start the day! Continue reading →

Muse: ChristmasVisions 96

by ElizStewart // March 31, 2018 // 3 Comments

Chriss has created a stunning card for our inspiration this week at Christmasvisions. I took every element that I could from it. Continue reading →

A Blog Named Hero Challenge: Use Your Favorite Hero Arts Product

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

This month at A Blog Named Hero, we are creating cards with our Favorite Hero Arts products. I chose two: the Five Line Background and Acts of Kindness. Continue reading →

TicTacToe Challenge TTTC033 – Featured Designer Amy Ottmer

by ElizStewart // February 4, 2018 // 1 Comment

This week at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge, I focused on the top row: SENTIMENT, RED, HEART. I decided to really emphasis the RED, using the color as my background. 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 →

Muse: ChristmasVisions 92

by ElizStewart // January 27, 2018 // 4 Comments

This week Chriss Blagrave is our hostess and she has created a wonder background card focused on small images. I struggle with random small image backgrounds. Love 'em but just can't seem to create them. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #255

by ElizStewart // January 21, 2018 // 4 Comments

Do you remember Polyshrink? I am using Polyshrink on the super CAS card this week at CAS(E) this Sketch. For my focal point, I followed Dave Brethauer's example with shrink plastic on a recent YouTube video. 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 →

CAS(E) this Sketch #253

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

We have a retro sketch over at CAS(E) this Sketch this week. I flipped the sketch to a horizontal orientation in order to accommodate a Memory Box border die. Continue reading →

TicTacToe Challenge TTTC027 – Featured Designer Teresa Dewitt-Pierce

by ElizStewart // December 13, 2017 // 9 Comments

This week at the TicTacToe Challenge, I focused on the bottom row: HEAT EMBOSSED. COFFEE OR TEA, and OPEN. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #250

by ElizStewart // December 11, 2017 // 5 Comments

Celebrating 250 challenges is amazing for CAS(E) this Sketch! And the sketch for this week is gorgeous. Continue reading →

The Card Concept #81 {Rich Holiday}

by ElizStewart // November 9, 2017 // No Comments

This week at The Card Concept, the theme is "Rich Holiday". The photo inspiration is fabulous! I love the red and cream china, and the glittery gold candles. Continue reading →

CASology Week 272: CHERISH

by ElizStewart // October 29, 2017 // 3 Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is CHERISH. I hear cherish, and I think wedding vows and enduring love. I created a simple love and cherish card with Concord and 9th's Layers of Love. Continue reading →

Merry Monday #260 {Sketch Challenge}

by ElizStewart // October 15, 2017 // 1 Comment

I don't think I ever remember a sketch challenge at Merry Monday but that is what we are tackling this week (see left). I built a card using Mama Elephant's Alpine Carolers. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #236 and Inspired By All The Little Things #67

by ElizStewart // October 8, 2017 // 8 Comments

I am combining two challenges with this card: The Muse Challenge and Inspired By All The Little Things. This card is totally inspired by this week's Muse, Anita Bowden. Anita has introduced me to a new technique. Continue reading →

AAA Cards CAS Game #100 – Sketch

by ElizStewart // October 8, 2017 // 5 Comments

A wonderfully CAS sketch over at AAA Cards this week! I stamped this lovely rose background in platinum, then cut the opening. I stamped, embossed and distressed (spun sugar) the sentiment box. Continue reading →