CASology Week 339: LEAP

by ElizStewart // April 18, 2019 // 1 Comment

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 →

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 →

Color Throwdown #531

by ElizStewart // February 23, 2019 // 1 Comment

The colors, this week, at Color Throwdown, are RUST, PURPLE, GREY and WHITE. I distressed my background in Wilted Violet and Hickory Smoke. A simple leaf and sentiment yield a sympathy card for a close friend. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #370 – A Sketch by Jen T.

by ElizStewart // January 13, 2019 // 3 Comments

So love the sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches this week! We are creating a card with a cluster of items in the upper left and lower right corners, sentiment in the middle. Continue reading →

ELLEN HUTSON 12 TAGS OF CHRISTMAS WITH A FEMININE TWIST—DAY 1

by ElizStewart // December 17, 2018 // No Comments

I am playing along with 12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist this weekend because I so need tags! Tag 1 – Jennifer McGuire & Carolyn Peeler Challenge – create a tag using alcohol ink Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #523

by ElizStewart // December 17, 2018 // 1 Comment

This week at the Color Throwdown, we are working with a classic Christmas color palette of Red, Green, Kraft, and White. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #366 and a Design Team Call - Sketch by Cécile

Freshly Made Sketches #366 – Sketch by Cécile

by ElizStewart // December 9, 2018 // 3 Comments

This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with a sketch featuring multiple stripes and a central image. The new Skinny Stripes die from Ellen is perfect for this challenge. Continue reading →

CASology Week 322: GIRL

by ElizStewart // November 25, 2018 // 3 Comments

The keyword at CASology this week is GIRL. Since I am still making Christmas cards, my "girl" is an adorable pageant character from Neat & Tangled. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #298

by ElizStewart // November 19, 2018 // 3 Comments

I love how my card turned out this week for CAS(e) this Sketch! A simple card focused on the patterned paper; the large dove mimics the paper design. Two small sides stripes were the last touch. Continue reading →

CASology Week 321: GLASS

by ElizStewart // November 19, 2018 // 2 Comments

The key word this week at CASology is GLASS. Since I am in the throes of making Christmas cards, I immediately thought Stained Glass. I created a stained glass cathedral window using colored vellum. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP418 – A Color Challenge from Laurie

by ElizStewart // November 11, 2018 // 5 Comments

It is week 2 so we have a Color Challenge over at The Paper Players. This week, our challenge host, Laurie, is asking us to create cards using the colors Poppy Parade, So Saffron and Smokey Slate. Use colors close to those in the photo if you don’t use Stampin’ Up ink. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #288

by ElizStewart // October 28, 2018 // 5 Comments

This week's Muse, Laurel Beard, has created a lovely card where she has inlaid "hello" in a field of watercolored flowers. For emphasis, Laurel added a line of emphasis under the sentitment. I have followed Laurel's lead with one major shortcut... I used Altenew's watercolor washi for my background! Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #286

by ElizStewart // October 13, 2018 // 5 Comments

The fabulous Tracey McNeely is our Muse this week. Tracey has created a "very fall" wreath... so clean and delightful. I attempted to the same with a festive Poppystamps set. Continue reading →

CASology Week 305: JUMPY

by ElizStewart // June 21, 2018 // 6 Comments

The keyword at CASology this week is JUMPY. This keyword required a bit of thought. I remembered jumping out of my skin when surprised at a surprise birthday party... but not only did I jump, all the partygoers were jumping too! Continue reading →

Inspired By… garden snail

by ElizStewart // June 20, 2018 // 3 Comments

Love the garden snail over at Inspired By... this week. I created a Happy Mail card with my little Memory Box die cut snail. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP395 – A Sketch Challenge from LeAnne

by ElizStewart // May 27, 2018 // 9 Comments

We have a Sketch Challenge over at The Paper Players! This week, our challenge host, LeAnne, is asking us to create cards using the sketch to the left. I focused on layering complimentary patterned paper, dancing fairy (wings are colored vellum) and a vellum strip sentiment. Continue reading →