The Paper Players – PP398 – A Sketch Challenge from Laurie

by ElizStewart // June 24, 2018 // 8 Comments

We have a Sketch Challenge over at The Paper Players! This week, our challenge host, Laurie, is asking us to create cards using the sketch to the left. I created a simple Miss You card with a bottle of love adrift. Continue reading →

The Flower Challenge #21 ‘Use a Previous Challenge’

by ElizStewart // June 21, 2018 // 1 Comment

The Flower Challenge this month is asking us to "use a previous challenge" to inspire us. I used the December 2016 Challenge #3 'Use an Older Stamp/Die or Stencil'. My die, which I used as a stencil, is Memory Box's Chrysanthemum Collage (2016 release). Continue reading →

Twofer Card Challenge #6: Trees

by ElizStewart // June 20, 2018 // 6 Comments

At the Twofer Card Challenge this month, we are creating TWO cards with the same stamp for TWO different occasions. The theme we are focused on in June is TREES. The stamp I chose to work with is Memory Box' Pine Border and Outline. Continue reading →

Inspired By… garden snail

by ElizStewart // June 20, 2018 // 3 Comments

Love the garden snail over at Inspired By... this week. I created a Happy Mail card with my little Memory Box die cut snail. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday: Beachy Birthday!

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 2 Comments

This week at Seize the Birthday, the toppings are to create a birthday card incorporating the BEACH. I pulled out a couple of old wood stamps to create a fun copic-colored card. Continue reading →

Merry Monday #294 {Let’s See Some BARNS!}

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 1 Comment

This week at Merry Monday, we are incorporating barns into our Christmas cards. I used a combination of Altenew's Winter Cottage and an old wood Memory Box stamp highlighting a grove of trees. Images were touched with Zig Clean Color markers; glistening snow was created with Wink of Stella. Continue reading →

FUSION – Floral Cupcakes

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 1 Comment

I love the cupcake photo inspiration over at FUSION this week! So beautiful! I have recreated my version of the floral cupcakes with die cuts and small pearls. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #496

by ElizStewart // June 10, 2018 // No Comments

This week at Color Throwdown, the colors are Black, White, & Aqua. I made this card for a friend, who is a fishing addict, that has been keeping wonderful tabs on me lately. Simple stamping and embossing. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #269

by ElizStewart // June 10, 2018 // 3 Comments

This week's Muse, Anita has created a simple, wonderful HELLO card. I focused on the "hello" sentiment, floral border and blue background. I diverted from the white floral border and copic-colored all my flowers in...and even added some gemstones. Continue reading →

Merry Monday #293 {Christmas Angels}

by ElizStewart // June 10, 2018 // 5 Comments

This week at Merry Monday, we are adding Angels to our Christmas cards! I used angels from a set I love from Amuse Artstamps, placed against a cloudy sky and a very bright North Star. Continue reading →

Memory Box Challenge #37- Insects/Butterflies/Dragonflies

by ElizStewart // May 29, 2018 // No Comments

The theme this month at the Memory Box Challenge is Insects, Butterflies and or Dragonflies. I used my favorite dragonfly from Memory Box atop an alcohol ink background, dotted with sequins and beads. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #494

by ElizStewart // May 28, 2018 // No Comments

This week at Color Throwdown, the colors we are working with are red, white and blue. I used the photo inspiration to design red poppies on a blue alcohol dye background. Continue reading →

Merry Monday #291

by ElizStewart // May 26, 2018 // 2 Comments

This week, at Merry Monday, we are being asked to add candy canes, cookies or sweets to our Christmas cards. I found this fabulous patterned paper covered in candy canes and sweets; to it, I added a large candy cane and a theme-appropriate sentiment! Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP392 – A Theme Challenge from Nance

by ElizStewart // May 6, 2018 // 7 Comments

We have a Theme Challenge over at The Paper Players! This week, our challenge host, Nance, is asking us to incorporate "tea party" into our cards. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #335 – A Sketch by Jen T

by ElizStewart // May 6, 2018 // 1 Comment

This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we have a very clean sketch focused on an oval in the center of the card. My "oval" is the layered seascape from Memory Box. Continue reading →

Merry Monday #287 {Colleen’s Inspiration…}

by ElizStewart // April 29, 2018 // 3 Comments

This week at Merry Monday, we have a photo inspirational. The picture is very whimsical featuring decorated house in red, green and white. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #262

by ElizStewart // April 22, 2018 // 6 Comments

The lovely Kim Heggins is this week's Muse. Kim made an adorable card. I tried hard to follow all her elements but I just could not seem to color a bird today! Continue reading →

CASology Week 296: PARENT

by ElizStewart // April 21, 2018 // 2 Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is PARENT. I made my mom a thank-you note with one of my favorite Mama Elephant sets. Continue reading →

Twofer Card Challenge #4: Pets

by ElizStewart // April 15, 2018 // 4 Comments

At the Twofer Card Challenge this month, we are creating TWO cards with the same stamp for TWO different occasions. The theme we are focused on in April is PETS. If you look at my avatar, you know I am in love with my Goldendoodle. The stamp I chose to work with is My Favorite Things Playful Pups. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP389 – A Clean-and-Simple Challenge from Sandy

by ElizStewart // April 15, 2018 // 9 Comments

This is CAS week over at The Paper Players! This week, our challenge host, Sandy, is asking us to work with the following theme: MAGICAL! Think unicorns, fairies, gnomes... 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 →

Freshly Made Sketches #331 – A Sketch by Cécile

by ElizStewart // April 8, 2018 // 1 Comment

I love how my Freshly Made Sketch card turned out this week! I used the Simon Says Floral Sparkle die twice to create the two lines in the sketch. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP388 – A Color Challenge from LeAnne

by ElizStewart // April 8, 2018 // 7 Comments

This is Color week over at The Paper Players! This week, our challenge host, LeAnne, is asking us to work with the following colors: Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant and Tranquil Tides. Continue reading →