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Jingle Belles – Peace on Earth Day!

by ElizStewart // April 16, 2019 // 1 Comment

The theme this week at Jingle Belles is "RE-use, RE-cycle, UP-cycle". The bokeh background in my card is a draft print of a photograph I used a couple years ago for a Christmas project. Continue reading →

CASology Week 337: BURST

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

The keyword this week at CASology is BURST.  First thing that came to mind was "burst bubbles", hence my bubble bath! Continue reading →

CAS Christmas April Challenge and Jingle Belles We Three Kings.

by ElizStewart // April 6, 2019 // 6 Comments

The keyword at CAS Christmas this month is ELF.  The challenge theme at Jingle Belles is WE THREE KINGS, i.e., use 3 of something on our Christmas cards.  I made a very CAS card using 3 small Mama Elephant elves. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown Countdown #537

by ElizStewart // April 6, 2019 // 1 Comment

At Color Throwdown this week, we are working with the colors purple, yellow, green, and gray.  I created a simple collage card. The background is pale gray, stamped and embossed using a coverplate stamp.  Rhinestones are purple!  Continue reading →

The Paper Players PP435 – A Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge from Laurie

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

We are working with a TicTacToe grid this week at The Paper Players.  I chose to work with the first column: DIE CUT, ENAMEL DOTS, EASTER, but realized when the card was done that I also satisfied the top row! DIE CUT, WASHI TAPE and PATTERNED PAPER. Continue reading →

Stamp Ink Paper SIP Challenge 192 – Sketch!

by ElizStewart // March 31, 2019 // No Comments

This week at Stamp Ink Paper, we are working with sketch which features the sentiment prominently.  I worked with the very large HI die from Walter and Winnie. Continue reading →

52 Christmas Card Throwdown March Technique Challenge

by ElizStewart // March 31, 2019 // 1 Comment

This week at Christmas Card Throwdown, we have a technique challenge using embossing folders for the background.  I absolutely love We R Memory Keepers 3D embossing folders. Continue reading →

Twofer Card Challenge #14 ~ Balloons

by ElizStewart // March 21, 2019 // 4 Comments

At Twofer, we are creating two different designs for two different occasions using the same stamp, die or stencil. The theme, this month, is Balloon(s).  My balloon is a very traditional die from Penny Black.  I have created a birthday and baby gift card. Continue reading →

52 Christmas Card Throwdown March Theme Challenge

by ElizStewart // March 18, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week, at Christmas Throwdown, the theme is GINGERBREAD MEN. I used an old ginger man punch from Stampin' Up to create these silly characters... mounted on Christmas paper to make sure there was no mistaking them. Continue reading →

Cupcake Inspiration CIC465 and Stamp Ink Paper SIP 189 – Gingham, Plaid or Stripes

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

This week at both Cupcake Inspiration and Stamp Ink Paper, we are creating cards with PLAIDS.  I used a gingham plaid from Amuse as my background for a primarily die cut Easter scene. Continue reading →

TIME OUT Challenge #130 Reminder — Unique

by ElizStewart // March 6, 2019 // 5 Comments

I'm guest designing on the Time Out Challenge. Today, I am reminding you of the current challenge; create a card featuring the keyword "UNIQUE". Continue reading →

CASology Week 334: FUNKY

by ElizStewart // March 6, 2019 // 4 Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is FUNKY.  This word was hard. Continue reading →

Just Us Girls #477 – Word Week

by ElizStewart // March 4, 2019 // 1 Comment

The word, this week, at Just Us Girls is BIRTHDAY.  Using Avery Elle's Splash set, I created the ideal birthday card.  I absolutely these lounging ladies!   Continue reading →

Jingle Belles Hark the Herald Angels Sing!

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

This week at Jingle Belles, we are making cards that incorporate music notes, sheet music or instruments.  I used the adorable Avery Elle Caroling Critters, set on a background of music. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #311

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

We have a simple image-focused sketch this week at CAS(E) this Sketch.  I used a fun MFT set from last year with cute flamingos as the focus.   Continue reading →

Inspired By… modern quilt

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

I loved this week's photo inspiration over at Inspired By...  We are focused on creating a quilt with modern colors.  I used the inspiration colors: aqua, green and orange to cut scrap pieces for my quilt card front. Continue reading →

Back to Basics and Beyond #22 Pop-Up Box

by ElizStewart // March 1, 2019 // 5 Comments

This week at Back to Basics, we are creating pop-up boxes.  This is only the second one I have made... it was much easier than the first because I used Lawn Fawn's Scalloped Box Card Pop-Up template. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP430 – A Sketch Challenge from Ann

by ElizStewart // March 1, 2019 // 3 Comments

This week at The Paper Players, we are working with a sketch from the lovely Ann.  My strong suit is not layering but I always try...this is what I love about challenges, moving me out of my comfort zone. 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 →

Just Us Girls #476 – Photo Week

by ElizStewart // February 27, 2019 // 2 Comments

We have a photo inspiration over at Just Us Girls this week, we are working with a photo of amethyst, the gemstone of February.  I worked with the color purple and the concept of a gemstone.  Continue reading →

Twofer Card Challenge #13 ~ STARS

by ElizStewart // February 24, 2019 // 6 Comments

The keyword this month at Twofer is STARS.  I decided to create my two cards using Savvy Stamps 3D Folded Star. Attached find a baby and Christmas card. Continue reading →

52 Christmas Card Throwdown February Technique Challenge

by ElizStewart // February 24, 2019 // 2 Comments

I can't begin to tell you how much fun I had with this challenge!  This week at Christmas Card Throwdown, we are RECYCLING.  Recycling means that we can use anything which has previously been used somewhere else. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #310

by ElizStewart // February 23, 2019 // 1 Comment

I had fun with the sketch at CAS(e) this Sketch this week. I used waves to create the horizontal lines… and a couple of cute fish for interest! Continue reading →

CASology Week 332: FURBABY

by ElizStewart // February 23, 2019 // 2 Comments

The keyword at CASology this week is FUR BABY. OMGee… I truly love my goldendoodle, Quinn. What I love most about every golden I have had is that they tend to see the world from the perspective of “everything is good”. Continue reading →