FUSION – Valentine

by ElizStewart // February 15, 2020 // 1 Comment

This week at FUSION, we are making VALENTINES'! I used the sketch rather than the photo inspiration this week. The sketch has a large central square with a small round image in the bottom right of the square. Continue reading →

The Library Challenge 52- Groggle’s Monster Valentine

by ElizStewart // February 11, 2020 // 2 Comments

The book cover this week at The Library Challenge is sooo cute! I think I would love to read Groggle's Monster Valentine. For my card, I created a little monster love scene. Continue reading →

The Card Concept #127 {Cozy Cabin}

by ElizStewart // February 3, 2020 // 2 Comments

This week at The Card Concept, the theme is a Cozy Cabin. The photo inspiration has oodles of ideas, I focused on the wood, snow and the title. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #574

by ElizStewart // January 5, 2020 // 1 Comment

The colors we are working with this week, at Color Throwdown, are RED, BROWN, and WHITE. I created a simple winter scene. Continue reading →

The Card Concept #124 {Ornate Ornaments} & Color Throwdown Countdown #571

by ElizStewart // December 2, 2019 // 1 Comment

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Cupcake Inspirations – CIC483 -Theme Challenge/ Double Trouble #43 “Bring on the Glitz”

by ElizStewart // November 22, 2019 // 3 Comments

This week at Cupcake Inspirations we have a theme challenge. The theme is SNOWMEN. One of my favorite snowmen dies is from Memory Box, Snowman Heart Collage. Continue reading →

Shopping Our Stash #408 – Here Comes Suzy Snowflake

by ElizStewart // November 17, 2019 // No Comments

The keyword at Shopping Our Stash this week is SNOWFLAKE. The card I made is one of a dozen created for my Red Hat group. This card was easy. Continue reading →

TIME OUT Challenge 148

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

We have a very festive image this week at TIME OUT. I focused on the wall sentiment and plaids. I used Carte Bella Tartan 12x12 cardstock for the background of my card. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP466 – A Theme Challenge from Anne Marie

by ElizStewart // November 8, 2019 // 3 Comments

We have a theme challenge this week over at The Paper Players... "INTO THE WOODS". I die-cut Simon Says Stamp Birch Column in black for my woods element. Continue reading →

Inspired By…. jars

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

The key to Inspired By.... this week is JARS. I created a shaker card using a Mason jar opening filled with neutral-colored beads. The card's color scheme was influenced by the inspiration photo. Continue reading →

52 Christmas Card Throwdown October Theme – Snowman

by ElizStewart // October 25, 2019 // No Comments

The theme is SNOWMAN this week at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown. I made a super easy (and quick) card. In my recent craft room clean-up, I found a bunch of buttons from A Flair for Buttons, a fun Etsy store. Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #170

by ElizStewart // October 24, 2019 // 1 Comment

The keyword at Addicted to CAS this week is PLAID. I created a simple die-cut card using Memory Box 's Mara Bird. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #407 – A Sketch by Lee Ann

by ElizStewart // October 20, 2019 // 3 Comments

We have a wonderful sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches. Since I still need a few Halloween cards, I improvised. Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #162

by ElizStewart // June 21, 2019 // 3 Comments

I am thrilled to be the Guest Designer this week at Addicted to CAS! The keyword we are working with is WEDDING. Not sure about you but I can always use a few wedding cards in my stash. Continue reading →

CASology Week 345: CALM

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2019 // No Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is CALM. For me, nothing is better than calm waters. My card features an old Memory Box stamp which I watercolored with Sparkling H2Os. Continue reading →

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 →

CAS(E) this Sketch #323

by ElizStewart // May 28, 2019 // 1 Comment

This week at CAS(E) this Sketch, we have a sketch featuring small objects climbing the right hand side of the card and a bold sentiment. I used a collage die from Memory Box on Stardream opal cardstock. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #544 and Freshly Made Sketches #389 – A Sketch by Narelle

by ElizStewart // May 27, 2019 // 4 Comments

I am combining two challenges this week. The colors we are working with this week at Color Throwndown are CORAL, AQUA and NAVY. The sketch at Freshly Made Sketches features a central circular image with a sentiment tag and small embellishments under the circle. I created a Thank You card using Papertrey Ink's Keep Swimming set. Continue reading →

52 Christmas Card Throwdown May Technique Challenge

by ElizStewart // May 24, 2019 // 5 Comments

I am thrilled to be Guest Designer this week at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown! This week we working with a new (to me) and unusual technique called the Eraser Technique. Continue reading →

Jingle Belles Oh SKETCH-mas Tree

by ElizStewart // May 6, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at Jingle Belles, we are working with a tag-focused sketch. My tag is stamped and coved in glitter (Scortape is used for adhesion). I die cut a border on the base card, and slit the panel to slide in the glittery tag. Continue reading →

FUSION – Butterfly Wreath

by ElizStewart // May 5, 2019 // 1 Comment

This week, at FUSION, we are working with a gorgeous BUTTERFLY WREATH. I tried to recreate the photo inspiration with a Memory Box Butterfly Wreath and DOX butterflies. Continue reading →

The Flower Challenge #31 ‘Sketch’

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

This month at the Flower Challenge we are working with a sketch. I have to be honest. I found this sketch exceedingly hard though I am happy with the final result. The hard decision was in choosing the layered backgrounds. Continue reading →

CASology Week 339: LEAP

by ElizStewart // April 18, 2019 // 3 Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is LEAP. I created what I believe is the perfect leap of faith. I have seen my dog take this leap many times in anticipation of finally catching a squirrel. Enjoy. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #383 – A Sketch by Jen M.

by ElizStewart // April 14, 2019 // 3 Comments

We are working with a layered sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches. I used Altenew washi and a border die for my layers, with a butterfly as the focal point. Continue reading →