HLS November CAS Challenge & 52 Christmas Throwdown November Technique Challenge

by ElizStewart // November 29, 2019 // 3 Comments

For this card, I have combined two challenges. This month at Happy Little Stampers, the keyword for the CAS Challenge is TIS THE SEASON, and at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, the technique challenge calls for WATERCOLOR. Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #173 – Blessed

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

I am thrilled to be the Guest Designer this week at Addicted to CAS! The keyword we are working with is BLESSED. Continue reading →

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge – CIC 482 – Color

by ElizStewart // November 12, 2019 // No Comments

We have a Color Challenge, RED, ORANGE and YELLOW, over at Cupcake Inspiration this week. I am still working on Thanksgiving cards so I put the fall colors to good use. Continue reading →

Retro Rubber Challenge 123 | Anything Goes!

by ElizStewart // November 7, 2019 // 2 Comments

ANYTHING GOES at Retro Rubber this week. I decided to create a folksy thanksgiving card for my stash with a very old stamp, Autumn Sheep from Whipper Snapper Designs (circa late-90s). Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

CASology Week 354: FOG

by ElizStewart // October 20, 2019 // 8 Comments

CASology is on the top of my list, as a challenge I need to jump back into! The keyword this week is FOG. Continue reading →

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 →