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CASology Week 339: LEAP

by ElizStewart // April 18, 2019 // No 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 →

FUSION – Cheery Eggs

by ElizStewart // April 6, 2019 // No Comments

When I saw the photo inspiration this week at FUSION, I immediately thought of this old Impression Obsession stamp.  I am sure you can see why! Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #379 – A Sketch by Judy

by ElizStewart // March 17, 2019 // 1 Comment

I turned this week's sketch at Freshly Made Sketches horizontal.  This is a very CAS card for St Paddy's Day! Continue reading →

Inspired By… herbs

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

Think bay leaf wreath when you look at my card.  This week at Inspired By..., we are creating card inspired by HERBS.   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 →

Retro Rubber Challenge 105 | A Sketch With Try Stampin’ On Tuesday!

by ElizStewart // March 6, 2019 // 3 Comments

This week at Retro Rubber, we are working with a busy, layered sketch.  I created a baby card with the layers, using rolled ribbon with brads for the doodads in the upper left corner.   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 →

Jingle Belles Rock All That Glitters…

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

This week at Jingle Belles Rock, we are creating cards with glitter!  I used the forest layering dies from Memory Box.   Continue reading →

FUSION – Rainbow Cupcake

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

This week at FUSION, we have a delightful photo inspiration featuring a rainbow cupcake.  I incorporated the rainbow and "birthday" into my card. Continue reading →

The Card Concept #109 {Pineapple Party}

by ElizStewart // February 23, 2019 // 3 Comments

This week at The Card Concept, we are celebrating pineapples. My card features a watercolored, dimensional die cut pineapple, as well as hibiscus flowers. Given pineapples’ history, I have made a welcome card for a new neighbor. Continue reading →

52 Christmas Card Throwdown February Theme Challenge

by ElizStewart // February 21, 2019 // 2 Comments

The theme challenge, this month, at Christmas Card Throwdown is WINTER TREES.  I stamped one of my favorite trees on a recent Distress Oxide combination suggested by Kristen Werner. Continue reading →

Stamp Ink Paper – SIP Challenge 186 – Product Focus – Vellum!

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

This week at Stamp Ink Paper, we are focusing on VELLUM.  Several years ago, Kristin Werner introduced a vellum shaker card technique I loved but never tried. Continue reading →

CASology Week 330: BOUQUET

by ElizStewart // February 10, 2019 // 1 Comment

The keyword this week at CASology is BOUQUET.  I chose an oldie but goodie from Lockhart Stamps to color with Zigs. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #308

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

This week at CAS(E) this Sketch, we are working with 3 small objects in an offset rectangle.  My inspiration was a story in the local paper reminding us that sea turtle nesting begins March 1 on our local beaches!  Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #373 – A Sketch by Kim

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

I struggled beyond words with this week's sketch at Freshly Made Sketches!  The sketch has three lines along the diagonal and a rectangular focal image on the left. Continue reading →

TIME OUT Challenge #128

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

The Home Sweet Home challenge at TIME OUT this week is focused on valentines.  Looking closely at the photo inspiration, I decided to use the wall of envelopes as inspiration. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #306

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

This week at Cas(e) this Sketch, we are working with four horizontal bands and a vertical sentiment. My four bands are distressed (from bottom) with: Scattered Straw, Tattered Rose, Worn Lipstick, and Candied Apples. Continue reading →

FUSION – Penguin Love

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

At FUSION this week, we are working with 3 penguins in the photo inspiration. Also I tried to incorporate the sketch (in a rectangular form). 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 →

Christmas Kickstart Challenge #2 – Bundle Up!

by ElizStewart // January 25, 2019 // 2 Comments

Michele (I Card Everyone) turned me onto this new Christmas challenge.  You can never have too many Christmas cards on hand!  I am coming in on challenge #2 at Christmas Kickstart.  The theme is BUNDLE UP.  Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP425 – A Clean-and-Simple Challenge from Claire

by ElizStewart // January 22, 2019 // 10 Comments

This week at The Paper Players, Claire has chosen the theme: SNOWY DAYS. I created a monotone card with black silhouettes on a silver Stardream background, topped with embossing paste snowflakes. Continue reading →

Stamp Ink Paper SIP Challenge 182 – Tic-Tac-Toe

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

At Stamp Ink Paper this week, we have a tic-tac-toe challenge. I chose the left diagonal: HEARTS, STITCHED DIES, LACE. Using reds and kraft, I created a Valentines' collage. Continue reading →

CASology Week 327: CLOUDY

by ElizStewart // January 20, 2019 // 5 Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is CLOUDY. I masked off a rectangle on my base card and distressed clouds. Final touch was a small umbrella die cut and an embossed sentiment. Continue reading →