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 →

The Paper Players – PP392 – A Theme Challenge from Nance

by ElizStewart // May 6, 2018 // 7 Comments

We have a Theme Challenge over at The Paper Players! This week, our challenge host, Nance, is asking us to incorporate "tea party" into our cards. Continue reading →

CASology Week 298: JUNGLE

by ElizStewart // May 6, 2018 // 3 Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is JUNGLE! I created a sweet "hello" card with Poppystamps' Giraffe Trio. Continue reading →

Twofer Card Challenge #4: Pets

by ElizStewart // April 15, 2018 // 4 Comments

At the Twofer Card Challenge this month, we are creating TWO cards with the same stamp for TWO different occasions. The theme we are focused on in April is PETS. If you look at my avatar, you know I am in love with my Goldendoodle. The stamp I chose to work with is My Favorite Things Playful Pups. Continue reading →

TIME OUT Challenge #106

by ElizStewart // April 8, 2018 // 4 Comments

We have a very spring-y photo inspiration over at TIME OUT this week. I focused on the beautiful yellow blooms and the lattice cut in the vase. Continue reading →

Inspired By…. rainy day coziness!

by ElizStewart // April 7, 2018 // 3 Comments

I love the photo inspiration this week at Inspired By.... I focused on the unmade bed in blues, and recreated the bed using a Papertrey die to make a "get well" card. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #259

by ElizStewart // April 1, 2018 // 6 Comments

The wonderful Barb Ghig is our Guest Muse this week. Barb has created a lovely card for our inspiration... Continue reading →

CASology Week 293: CROSS

by ElizStewart // March 28, 2018 // 1 Comment

The keyword this week at CASology is CROSS. I wanted to create a bucket list and cross items off... BUT I really need Easter cards! So I created a cathedral window (shine is from a layer of Diamond Glaze) and added a shiny gold cross. Continue reading →

Paper Smooches March 2018 Challenge – SKETCH

by ElizStewart // March 28, 2018 // No Comments

I am going to be honest...I really don't like sketch challenges. BUT I really wanted to make a Paper Smooches Easter card because there are too many cute PS critters! Continue reading →

Poppystamps PSC#42 Clean and Simple

by ElizStewart // March 26, 2018 // 2 Comments

This month at Poppystamps, we are focused on Clean and Simple cards. I made this card twice, once with a white background and once with the patterned paper above. Continue reading →

Merry Monday #280 {Photo Inspiration}

by ElizStewart // March 10, 2018 // 2 Comments

This week at Merry Monday, we are working with a photo inspiration. I focused on the silver stars, the darkness and the bits of greenery. Continue reading →

Merry Monday #279 {Poinsettias}

by ElizStewart // March 4, 2018 // 3 Comments

This week at Merry Monday, we are creating Christmas cards with a poinsettia on them. I used my favorite set of poinsettia from Poppystamps and created a one layer card, inlaying all die cuts. Continue reading →