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Jingle Belles - BLING on the Holidays

Jingle Belles – BLING on the Holidays

by ElizStewart // May 30, 2020 // 2 Comments
This week at Jingle Belles, we are really BLINGING out our Christmas cards!  I used Stardream metallic cardstock, glitter, blue Mirracard, blue glitter cardstock, and jewels to bling out my card.  Continue reading →
52 Christmas Card Throwdown May Theme Challenge

52 Christmas Card Throwdown May Theme Challenge

by ElizStewart // May 19, 2020 // 3 Comments
The theme this week at Christmas Card Throwdown is SILHOUETTE.  I used Concord and 9th Holy Night dies to create my layered silhouette.  Continue reading →
Cupcake Inspiration Challenge - CIC493

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge – CIC493

by ElizStewart // May 19, 2020 // 1 Comment
This week at Cupcake Inspirations, we are working the theme LET'S ROLL - THINGS WITH WHEELS.  I have the adorable Yellowstone Camper from Impression Obsession.  Continue reading →
Just Us Girls #536 - Color Week

Just Us Girls #536 – Color Week

by ElizStewart // May 19, 2020 // 3 Comments
It is color week over at Just Us Girls.  We are working with Green, Yellow, Orange, and Pink. I used Memory Box' Summer Border.  Continue reading →
Freshly Made Sketches #435 - A Sketch by Kim

Freshly Made Sketches #435 – A Sketch by Kim

by ElizStewart // May 18, 2020 // 1 Comment
The sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches screamed washi to me!  I used several washi tapes from my stash to recreate the bands, including gold foil by HAI (love, love, love!).  Continue reading →
Retro Rubber Challenge 134 | Spring Flowers!

Retro Rubber Challenge 134 | Spring Flowers!

by ElizStewart // May 13, 2020 // 3 Comments
The theme this week at Retro Rubber is SPRING FLOWERS.  I chose a 2011 image from Lockhart Stamps (I really miss that company!).  Continue reading →
Freshly Made Sketches #433 - A Sketch by Jen M.

Freshly Made Sketches #433 – A Sketch by Jen M.

by ElizStewart // May 3, 2020 // 2 Comments
This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with a central "splat" and sentiment.  I took the opportunity to make a friendship card.  Continue reading →
Just Us Girls #533 - Photo Week

Just Us Girls #533 – Photo Week

by ElizStewart // April 30, 2020 // 1 Comment
At Just Us Girls this week, we are working with a photo inspiration with a row of bright flowers and butterflies.  I created a very colorful spring flower assortment, touched with white accents, and set on a brightly distressed background (Cracked Pistachio, Mowed Lawn, Peacock Feathers).  Continue reading →
CAS(E) this Sketch #368

CAS(E) this Sketch #368

by ElizStewart // April 20, 2020 // 3 Comments
This card is for my friend, Adriane, a source of wonderful inspiration!  CAS(E) this Sketch, this week, features 3 squares along the bottom of a card base with a sentiment above the trio. Continue reading →
The Paper Players - PP487 - CAS Theme Challenge from Anne Marie

The Paper Players – PP487 – CAS Theme Challenge from Anne Marie

by ElizStewart // April 20, 2020 // 5 Comments
This week at The Paper Players, we are making CAS cards with a theme of SPARKLE.  Continue reading →
Online Card Classes – Day 4 – Spring Card Camp

Online Card Classes – Day 4 – Spring Card Camp

by ElizStewart // April 14, 2020 // 1 Comment
I love this technique beyond words.  I can think of so many cards that would work well in this format.  I followed Julie's examples very closely, right down to the embossed lines on the second card.  Continue reading →
FUSION - Valentine

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

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}

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →

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