Just Us Girls Challenge #491~Color Week

by ElizStewart // June 20, 2019 // 1 Comment

This week at Just Us Girls, we are working with colors. We were challenged with making a card in one color, using our chosen color in light, mid and dark tones. My color is red. I distressed an embossed background in Barn Door, Worn Lipstick, and Spun Sugar. I love how this card turned out! Continue reading →

FUSION – Rainbow Birds

by ElizStewart // June 5, 2019 // 1 Comment

We have a beautiful pair of rainbow birds for inspiration this week at FUSION. I used just the photo for my inspiration. I distressed a set of Simply Graphic birds in rainbow colors and arranged. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #324

by ElizStewart // June 5, 2019 // 1 Comment

We have an unusual sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch this week. The sketch looked like building blocks to me... so I ran with it! I used the Papertrey Ink Block Party set. I selected a few "block" die cuts, distressed wood grain cardstock, and arranged in a format like the sketch. Continue reading →

TIME OUT Challenge #136

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

This week at TIME OUT, we are working with a very involved photo inspiration. I focused on the blue-green textured background, and the bright orange-red flowers in the vase. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #544 and Freshly Made Sketches #389 – A Sketch by Narelle

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

I am combining two challenges this week. The colors we are working with this week at Color Throwndown are CORAL, AQUA and NAVY. The sketch at Freshly Made Sketches features a central circular image with a sentiment tag and small embellishments under the circle. I created a Thank You card using Papertrey Ink's Keep Swimming set. Continue reading →

Inspired By…pennants

by ElizStewart // May 5, 2019 // 3 Comments

We are creating cards this week at Inspired By... with pennants. I made a simple birthday card using lots of scraps! I die cut flags from 15 scrap papers and arranged a pennant background for my sentiment. Continue reading →

Inspired By… earth day

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

This week, at Inspired By..., we are thinking about EARTH DAY. I focused the yellow container of green plants on the top shelf. I recreated a green container and added a pop of yellow. Continue reading →

CASology Week 339: LEAP

by ElizStewart // April 18, 2019 // 3 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 →

Inspired By… rainy day party

by ElizStewart // April 16, 2019 // 3 Comments

This week's photo inspiration, at Inspired By..., is very whimsical. The theme is rainy day party. I created a trio of clouds using the color scheme: yellow, pink, green on a pale blue background. Continue reading →

Inspired By…. windows

by ElizStewart // March 31, 2019 // 3 Comments

This week at Inspired by..., we are working with windows. I focused on the big black window in the photo inspiration. The inset in my window is small piece of an old Christmas card. Continue reading →

Back to Basics Challenge # 24 Shaker Card

by ElizStewart // March 31, 2019 // 4 Comments

This week at Back to Basics, we are creating shaker cards. I LOVE shaker cards. I made a sweet shaker from a background die. The photo could be better (as always!) but all the little stars are filled with star sequins. Continue reading →

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge CIC 466 – Colors

by ElizStewart // March 21, 2019 // 1 Comment

This week at Cupcake Inspiration, we creating cards with the colors Lilac, White and Sky Blue. I watercolored an Essentials by Ellen Hydrangea. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #312

by ElizStewart // March 11, 2019 // 1 Comment

So the sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch, this week, was not easy. It took me awhile to come up with a theme for a random set different-sized circles. Continue reading →

Happy Little Stampers HLS March Christmas Challenge

by ElizStewart // March 8, 2019 // 2 Comments

This month at Happy Little Stampers, ANYTHING GOES with the option of TAGS. I used Tim Holtz' December Doodles to create a white embossed background and watercolored tag. Continue reading →

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #330 – Photo Inspiration

by ElizStewart // March 3, 2019 // No Comments

We have a photo inspiration, this week, over at Addicted to Stamps and More. There is a lot going on in this week's photo, I decided to focus on the blue desk lamp. I used the blue in the background, and focused on the bight lights. Continue reading →

Christmas Kickstart Challenge #5 – Have a Very Bear-y Christmas!

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

This week at Christmas Kickstart, we are creating "beary" Christmas cards. I used my favorite Essentials by Ellen bear, dressing him up 3x... to fit my punny sentiment HO3. 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 →

TIME OUT Challenge #129

by ElizStewart // February 23, 2019 // 4 Comments

The keyword at TIME OUT, this week, is RETRO. I have been itching to use this wonderful British phone booth of yesteryear! Very Retro! I popped the die cut up over a scene of London. 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 →

CAS Christmas February Challenge

by ElizStewart // February 16, 2019 // 5 Comments

This month at CAS Christmas, the keyword is PEACE. For this CAS card, first I covered a 1/4 sheet of typing paper with scortape. I cut 1/4" strips of dark pink, light and dark green. 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 →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #153 – Grid

by ElizStewart // February 16, 2019 // 3 Comments

I am thrilled to be a Guest Designer this week at Addicted to CAS! Our keyword, this week, is GRID. I created a small cross-stitch grid using the MFT coverplate. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP428 – A Color Challenge from Laurie and Color Throwdown #530

by ElizStewart // February 14, 2019 // 3 Comments

I am actually combining two color challenges. I never do that... but The Paper Players and Color Throwdown are using the same colors this week. Continue reading →