AAA Cards CAS Game #117 – Geometrics

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 4 Comments

Great theme over at AAA Cards this week -- GEOMETRICS. I used the dimension triangles coverplate from Neat & Tangled to create a "mountain". On top of my snow-capped mountain, I added an origami bear. Finally I stamped an appropriate sentiment. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #261

by ElizStewart // April 15, 2018 // 3 Comments

This week's Muse, Tracey has created a delightful spring card. I followed her lead but decided to try one twist. I am practicing (with the hope of improving) my no line coloring. This effort was okay but a long way from good... more cards to come! Continue reading →

CASology Week 295: BELIEVE

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

The keyword this week at CASology is BELIEVE...so apt since graduation season is upon us. My niece is graduating from Emory in early May... and I do believe that all her dreams will come true. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown Countdown #487

by ElizStewart // April 7, 2018 // 1 Comment

The colors, we are focused on at Color Throwdown this week, are mint, red, and pink. I used the Neat and Tangled scoops stencil and Scandinavian Prints to create a modern floral background in the key colors. Continue reading →

CASology Week 293: CROSS

by ElizStewart // March 28, 2018 // 1 Comment

The keyword this week at CASology is CROSS. I wanted to create a bucket list and cross items off... BUT I really need Easter cards! So I created a cathedral window (shine is from a layer of Diamond Glaze) and added a shiny gold cross. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #329 – A Sketch by Kim

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

Fun sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches this week! I used the sketch to create another Easter card for my stash with the adorable Neat & Tangled Cottontail Cuties. Continue reading →

CAS Christmas March Challenge

by ElizStewart // March 11, 2018 // 4 Comments

Yea!!! A new Christmas challenge...I am so excited! For the first/March CAS Christmas Challenge, we are incorporating HOLLY into our cards. Continue reading →

TIME OUT Challenge #104

by ElizStewart // March 11, 2018 // 1 Comment

The theme this week at TIME OUT is BOLD! I have created a card with a BOLD sentiment (and bold coffee!). Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #325 – A Sketch by Amy

by ElizStewart // February 25, 2018 // 2 Comments

I loved the sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches because I could use this cute little "star" boy from Neat and Tangled. Continue reading →

Where Creativity Meets C9 Challenge #18: Watercolor

by ElizStewart // February 19, 2018 // 2 Comments

The theme, this month at Where Creativity Meets C9, is watercolors. I used a Christmas gift, Orange You Sweet, and watercolored a background of kiwis. A simple card with lots of impact. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #252

by ElizStewart // February 11, 2018 // 7 Comments

This week's Muse, Anita Bowden, has created a lovely inspiration card. I was mesmerized by her very small shaker butterfly. Continue reading →

TicTacToe Challenge TTTC031 – Featured Designer Peggy Noe

by ElizStewart // January 21, 2018 // 4 Comments

This week at the TicTacToe Challenge, I focused on the first column: PINK, DOILY and SEQUINS. I laughed, I have never used a doily on a card... but it is a great addition! Continue reading →

TicTacToe Challenge TTTC027 – Featured Designer Teresa Dewitt-Pierce

by ElizStewart // December 13, 2017 // 9 Comments

This week at the TicTacToe Challenge, I focused on the bottom row: HEAT EMBOSSED. COFFEE OR TEA, and OPEN. Continue reading →

CASology Week 275: SHARP

by ElizStewart // November 19, 2017 // 4 Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is SHARP. I don't think I could have picked a "sharper" image than this lumberjack with his hatchet from Neat and Tangled. Continue reading →

Curtain Call November 15 – Acorns

by ElizStewart // November 15, 2017 // 1 Comment

I am so excited to be a Guest Designer this week over at Curtain Call! Thank you for the invitation. I hope everyone joins along with "Acorns"! Continue reading →

TicTacToe Challenge TTTC023 – Featured Designer Amy Ottmers

by ElizStewart // November 14, 2017 // No Comments

This week at the TicTacToe Challenge, I focused on the options in the first column: SENTIMENT, DIE CUT, and CAS. Continue reading →

TicTacToe Challenge TTTC021 – Featured Designer Peggy Noe

by ElizStewart // October 29, 2017 // 1 Comment

This week at the TicTacToe Challenge, I focused on the diagonal OVAL, FREE and DIE CUT. The base of my card is a Memory Box oval pumpkin frame. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #239

by ElizStewart // October 29, 2017 // 3 Comments

Stephanie Lanzalotto is this week's Guest Muse and she has created a wonderful Thanksgiving card to inspire us! Stephanie's background is distressed with "DOX" inks. I hate to admit that it took me several days to figure out that DOX = Distress Oxide inks. Continue reading →

CASology Week 267: BIG

by ElizStewart // September 24, 2017 // 1 Comment

The keyword this week at CASology is BIG! I created a really BIG hello card for a dear friend. Enjoy. Continue reading →

Muse: ChristmasVisions 85

by ElizStewart // September 20, 2017 // 8 Comments

Our Muse, Stephanie Lanzalotto, created a spectacular card for our inspiration this week! I love the theme, the layout, the colors, the starry background... everything! My casing of Stephanie's card is much darker. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #231

by ElizStewart // September 4, 2017 // 4 Comments

Our Guest Muse this week, Cat Craig, has created a beautiful floral friendship card, highlighting the color purple, to inspire us. I love the bold florals so I chose an equally bold set from Paper Smooches, and copic colored. Continue reading →

The Paper Players PP357 – A Color Challenge from Sandy

by ElizStewart // August 15, 2017 // 2 Comments

This week at Paper Players we have a color challenge, working with Bermuda Bay (teal), Calypso Coral and Pear Pizzazz. I created a graphic floral background with the colors. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown Countdown #455

by ElizStewart // August 14, 2017 // 2 Comments

We have an interesting color combination this week at Color Throwdown: white, aqua, light pink and lavender. I tried to work the colors this week into a baby card... which I need! Continue reading →

Color Throwdown Countdown #453

by ElizStewart // July 30, 2017 // No Comments

Fabulous colors this week at Color Throwdown: Raspberry Pink, Yellow, and Green. I created a few fun Concord & 9th popsicles to capture some remaining summer goodness. Continue reading →