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TicTacToe Challenge TTTC015 – Featured Designer Rosanne Mulhern

by ElizStewart // September 17, 2017 // 1 Comment

This week at the TicTacToe Challenge, I focused on the diagonal: PATTERNED PAPER (bib), YELLOW, and BABY.  I made a simple, fun baby card with the options to add to my stash! Continue reading →

Inspired By All the Little Things #63 Featuring Bev Kastman Buenker

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

Darnell has presented us with a really interesting photo inspiration over at Inspired By All the Little Things for this first week after the summer break.  I focused on the print background, and the 2x3 layout of flowers. Continue reading →

#1 of 4 Muse Christmasvisions MCV83

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

For #1 of four challenge cards, I used the cute Avery Elle oven stamp and die.  You can't tell from the photo, but the oven actually opens to see my Christmas cookies...it is so cute! Continue reading →

Poppystamps PSC#35 Beyond Borders

by ElizStewart // August 28, 2017 // 2 Comments

Love the look of this new boarder die from Poppystamps, Pine Needle Clearing, but beware.  The die does not cut well. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #230

by ElizStewart // August 25, 2017 // 6 Comments

Kim Heggins, our Muse this week, has created a wonderful welcome card.  Love the pineapple, sentiment, sequins and the black & white striped cord... I took all the elements and recreated into my case version.  Thanks Kim! Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #301 – A Sketch by Jen B

by ElizStewart // August 20, 2017 // 2 Comments

I have seen so many beautiful cards made for this week's Freshly Made Sketches.  The sketch is delightful though I had some trouble pulling it through.  I will have to take inspiration from others. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #228

by ElizStewart // August 13, 2017 // 7 Comments

So this week's Muse challenge was exciting because it allowed me to use some of the new techniques we are learning over at Online Card Classes, Rainbow Maker. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #233

by ElizStewart // August 6, 2017 // 2 Comments

Fun sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch this week allowing me to incorporate a fairy! Continue reading →

The Challenge #94 {Inspirations}

by ElizStewart // August 6, 2017 // 2 Comments

We a very cheerful summer inspiration over at the The Challenge this week. I have the cutest camper so I know I wanted to pull that into my card, love all the inspiration colors and the twinkling lights in the forest. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #298 – A Sketch by Linda

by ElizStewart // July 30, 2017 // 4 Comments

I love how my card turned out for Freshly Made Sketches this week.  The card was fairly easy to create though I did create a watercolored panel from which to die cut the hollyhocks.   Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #225

by ElizStewart // July 23, 2017 // 6 Comments

The lovely and talented Kim Heggins is our Muse this week.  I love her butterfly cloche.  I tried to go after the same effect by creating a small shaker jar. Continue reading →

CASology Week 257: WISH

by ElizStewart // July 15, 2017 // 3 Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is WISH.  I made a sweet card with an old Poppystamp.  I have embossed and Copic colored the fairy, and set off in a Paper Smooches frame.  Lots of sequins finish the card. Continue reading →

Poppystamps PSC#33 – Rainbow Wishes

by ElizStewart // June 29, 2017 // 5 Comments

We are playing with rainbows this month at Poppystamps.  I used the Poppystamps vegetable border in a rainbow of colors.   Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #114

by ElizStewart // June 27, 2017 // 3 Comments

The keyword at Addicted to CAS is more a theme this week than a keyword: WHITE ON WHITE.  I have truly gone CAS... a simple frame, flower and butterfly, all in white. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #227

by ElizStewart // June 25, 2017 // 4 Comments

A simple but fun sketch this week at CAS(E) this Sketch.  I used a cute MFT Sow Much Cuteness piggy for my focal element. Continue reading →

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 →