Merry Monday #252 {Inspiration Photo}

by ElizStewart // June 18, 2017 // 6 Comments

This week at Merry Monday we are working from an inspiration photo... and I went to town. I tend to prefer my cards CAS but I started pulling elements from the inspiration and just kept going! Continue reading →

Simon Says Monday Challenge: Little Critters

by ElizStewart // May 28, 2017 // 1 Comment

I have been dying to make a card with this little snail for a very long time. This week at the Simon Says Monday Challenge, the theme is "Little Critters". I think he fits! Continue reading →

Poppystamps PSC#32 – Flower Power

by ElizStewart // May 27, 2017 // 2 Comments

This month Poppystamps is looking for cards that incorporate FLOWERS in their designs. Love it! I decided to extend my poinsettia die set to May flowers! Continue reading →

FUSION – Navy Patterns

by ElizStewart // May 22, 2017 // 2 Comments

I took inspiration from both the sketch and the photo this week at FUSION. From the photo, I took the blue quatrefoil pattern on the couch pillow and yellow flowers. With those two elements, I worked them into the sketch. Continue reading →

CASology Week 249: WARM

by ElizStewart // May 21, 2017 // 1 Comment

The keyword at CASology this week is WARM. I debated between puppies ('cold noses, warm hearts') and the card above. Warm brings up so many thoughts... all good! Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #286 – A Sketch by Narelle

by ElizStewart // May 9, 2017 // No Comments

A Freshly Made Sketch screaming wreath to me. I made an elaborate spring wreath with lots of bling. CAS with a sense of zing! Continue reading →

Merry Monday #246 {The Night Before Christmas}

by ElizStewart // May 2, 2017 // 11 Comments

We creating cards this week at Merry Monday with the theme The Night Before Christmas...such a creative idea! I based my card on the Memory Box cover plate Elegant Stairs and built my Christmas scene from there. Continue reading →

Merry Monday #245 {Use Kraft}

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

We are using Kraft this week at Merry Monday... and I am using a new cookie set from My Favorite Things! I used kraft for my "plate" and cookie base. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #218

by ElizStewart // April 24, 2017 // 3 Comments

Love the sketch this week at CAS(E) this Sketch. I created a Mothers Day card with a trellis of watercolored hollyhocks up the center (Stickle centers). Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #211

by ElizStewart // April 16, 2017 // 2 Comments

The highly talented, Tracey McNeely, is this week's Muse. She used Altenew's Half Tone Circles for her card stamping different size circles in different colors. Continue reading →

The Card Concept CC#71-April 12th- {Fresh Flutters}

by ElizStewart // April 14, 2017 // 3 Comments

The Card Concept has such a great photo inspiration this round, I didn't want to miss my chance to make a card. I focused on the white flowers and the colorful butterflies...such a fun combination. Continue reading →

Merry Monday #242 {Twigs &/or Branches}

by ElizStewart // April 9, 2017 // 1 Comment

This week on Merry Monday we are adding Twigs and or Branches to our Christmas cards. I have been wanting to use my Concord & 9th Take a Bough for awhile. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #281 – A Sketch by Kim

by ElizStewart // April 3, 2017 // 2 Comments

So the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches this week allowed me to try some new product and work on my NBUS pile (Never-Before-Used Schtuff...see Darnell's blog!). First, I love the new decorative border dies from Poppystamps. Continue reading →

Poppystamps Challenge #29 Go For Gold!

by ElizStewart // March 30, 2017 // 1 Comment

This month at Poppystamps we are adding gold to our projects! I incorporated both light and dark gold Stardream metallic cardstock into my Christmas card. Continue reading →

Memory Box Challenge #22- Ribbons

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

So love the challenge at Memory Box this month! We are using RIBBONS! I have used the grand egg to create an opening behind which I layered a rainbow of ribbons. Continue reading →

TIME OUT Challenge #79 CASE

by ElizStewart // March 26, 2017 // No Comments

Today we are casing Jenny M over at TIME OUT. Jenny has a lovely CAS style and her card for this challenge illicits great warmth as a "New Home" card. Continue reading →

The Card Concept CC #69- March 15 {Rich Texture}

by ElizStewart // March 26, 2017 // 3 Comments

Challenging photo inspiration at Card Concept this week! The design team, however, created some amazing cards! Karen Davis and Michelle Henderson blew me away with their creations... truly embracing "rich texture". Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #107 – Seaside

by ElizStewart // March 23, 2017 // 3 Comments

The keyword this week at Addicted to CAS is SEASIDE. My card is built on wordplay. I tried this technique recently on another challenge and had fun...this time I challenged myself further and added more detail to the letters. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #207

by ElizStewart // March 19, 2017 // 3 Comments

Tracey McNeely, our Muse this week, is reading mind knowing my continued need to make Easter cards! I have followed Tracey's design, changing up a central item in the bottom left with a continuous design across the bottom. Continue reading →

FUSION – Scrambled Letters

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

Fun photo inspiration over at Fusion. I have created a very CAS card for the week. Continue reading →

Poppystamps Challenge PSC#29 Hearts Aflutter

by ElizStewart // February 28, 2017 // No Comments

The theme this month at Poppystamps is Hearts Aflutter. I "doctored" Bobby Bird girl to collect hearts and added a sweet sentiment. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #209

by ElizStewart // February 21, 2017 // 1 Comment

A very challenging sketch over at CAS(E) this Sketch this week. I struggled with the design break in the circle. I made the challenge harder by inlaying the majority of the die cuts (I like the look so much better). Continue reading →

Inspired By All The Little Things #43 Featuring Michele Ferguson

by ElizStewart // February 11, 2017 // 3 Comments

The wonderful, amazing Michele Ferguson is being featured this week at Inspired By All the Little Things. Michele's style mesmerizes me... I wish some of it would rub off on me! Please check out her blog! Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #200

by ElizStewart // January 30, 2017 // 3 Comments

To celebrate the 200th challenge, this week's Muse, Jenni Murray, has created a simply elegant birthday card. From her inspiration, I have taken the polka-dotted card base, the central flower and leaves on a solid background, and a simple sentiment to incorporate into my card. Continue reading →