Color Throwdown Countdown #579

by ElizStewart // February 10, 2020 // 1 Comment

At Color Throwdown this week, we are working with the colors dark blue, light blue, pink, and white. I created a simple distressed oxide background with Chipped Sapphire (dark blue), Salty Ocean (light blue) and Worn Lipstick (pink). Continue reading →

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge – CIC485

by ElizStewart // January 3, 2020 // No Comments

We are working with a theme challenge this week at Cupcake Inspirations. The theme is HOLIDAYS. I created a card that can be used for the holidays or for winter. Continue reading →

CASology Week 358: BRANCH

by ElizStewart // January 3, 2020 // 4 Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is BRANCH. My branch is a die-cut from Poppystamps Berry Arch. Continue reading →

The Card Concept #123 {Thanksgiving Table}

by ElizStewart // November 12, 2019 // 1 Comment

We are focused on THE THANKSGIVING TABLE, this week, over at The Card Concept. The focal image on my card is Pretty Pink Posh's Thanksgiving Scene. I loved this stamp when I first saw it and am so happy I could color and incorporate into this card. Continue reading →

Inspired by…. blankets

by ElizStewart // November 12, 2019 // 3 Comments

We are being inspired by BLANKETS this week at Inspired By... I love the soft earthy colors in the inspiration photo. 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 →

Shopping Our Stash #406 – It’s Pumpkin Spice Season!!

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

This week at Shopping Our Stash, we are incorporating pumpkins into our cards. I used an old Memory Box die, Carved Diamond Pumpkin. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown Countdown #565

by ElizStewart // October 20, 2019 // 4 Comments

Another Halloween card...this one was made for Color Throwdown. The colors we are working with this week are Jodi's spooky combo of gray, lavender and black. Continue reading →

Just Us Girls #490 – Word Week

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

The keyword this week at Just Us Girls is RETRO. I created a "miss you" card using "old-time" British phone booth. 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 →

CASology Week 344: SUMMER

by ElizStewart // June 2, 2019 // 2 Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is SUMMER. Summer means more "Quinn and me" time. Quinn's absolute passion is playing ball... we play at least twice a day. You would be amazed at his ability to catch a pop up...Dave Letterman-worthy. Summer means ocean swimming and oh...so many balls. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #388

by ElizStewart // May 19, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with 3 overlapping objects on a layered background. I created a birthday card using 3 dancing fairies as my overlapping objects on a patterned background. Continue reading →

52 Christmas Card Throwdown April Stash Challenge

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

This week at Christmas Card Throwdown, we have a Stash Challenge and are incorporating Printed Holiday Papers. I used an old Memory Box 12x12 paper that I have been hoarding (why, I don't know!). I absolutely loved Netta's inspiration card this week. Continue reading →

Back to Basics Challenge #26 Use a Spray

by ElizStewart // April 21, 2019 // 3 Comments

This week, at Back to Basics, we are using SPRAYS on our cards. I LOVE sprays. I love the mottled, metallic look achieved on paper. 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 →

Freshly Made Sketches #383 – A Sketch by Jen M.

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

We are working with a layered sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches. I used Altenew washi and a border die for my layers, with a butterfly as the focal point. 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 →

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 →

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 →

Freshly Made Sketches #378 – A Sketch by Amy

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

This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with a sketch that has 3 circles set on a rectangle. I created an Easter card with 2 Easter eggs, a chick, on a bed of grass. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP431: A Theme Challenge from Anne Marie

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

Over at The Paper Players this week, we have a theme challenge sponsored by Anne Marie. We are creating cards incorporating the theme "SPRING FEVER". Continue reading →

Shopping Our Stash – SOS 390 – Fabulous February!

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

This week at Shopping Our Stash, we are celebrating the month of February! I am focused on purple violets. I have to be honest, I don't have a violet die cut so I am making do with a dogwood coverplate. 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 →