The Paper Players – PP444 – A Theme Challenge from Ann

by ElizStewart // June 2, 2019 // 3 Comments

This week at The Paper Players, we have a theme challenge recreating SUMMER VACATION. I am a big believer in staycations. Lying in a hammock in my backyard, reading a good book, my dog nearby, and the iced tea cold and perspiring...is my idea of the perfect summer day. Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #160

by ElizStewart // May 30, 2019 // 3 Comments

This week at Addicted to CAS, the keyword is GRADUATION. I made a simple, one-layer inspirational graduation card. Continue reading →

CASology Week 341: TURQUOISE

by ElizStewart // April 29, 2019 // 5 Comments

I am thrilled to be a guest designer this week at CASology...one of my absolute favorite challenges! The keyword, this week, is TURQUOISE. If it wasn't apparently immediately, my card represents Tiffany's Blue Box. Continue reading →

TIME OUT Challenge #130 Reminder — Unique

by ElizStewart // March 6, 2019 // 5 Comments

I'm guest designing on the Time Out Challenge. Today, I am reminding you of the current challenge; create a card featuring the keyword "UNIQUE". Continue reading →

52 Christmas Card Throwdown March Sketch Challenge

by ElizStewart // March 4, 2019 // No Comments

This week, at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, we are working with a multi-layer sketch with a central circular image. I am using the cute Christmas duck from Rosie Roadshow as my central image, layering My Favorite Things Holly Print papers with it. Continue reading →

CASology Week 332: FURBABY

by ElizStewart // February 23, 2019 // 2 Comments

The keyword at CASology this week is FUR BABY. OMGee… I truly love my goldendoodle, Quinn. What I love most about every golden I have had is that they tend to see the world from the perspective of “everything is good”. Continue reading →

Retro Rubber Challenge 104 | Tic Tac Toe! and Seize the Birthday – Anything Goes #159

by ElizStewart // February 21, 2019 // 6 Comments

We have a TicTacToe challenge over at Retro Rubber this week. I selected the middle column: GREEN, BIRTHDAY, SEQUINS. I created a green dragon birthday card… the fire is composed of lots of translucent sequins. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #305

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

This week at CAS(E) this Sketch, we are working with a border sketch with a banner sentiment crossing the border. I distressed 3 tulips using a SSS stencil, and finished with a white embossed sentiment flag. Continue reading →

CASology Week 327: CLOUDY

by ElizStewart // January 20, 2019 // 5 Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is CLOUDY. I masked off a rectangle on my base card and distressed clouds. Final touch was a small umbrella die cut and an embossed sentiment. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #371 – A Sketch by Jen M.

by ElizStewart // January 20, 2019 // 2 Comments

At Freshly Made Sketches this week, we are working with an inset rectangle, a center border strip, and a left-hand image block. Continuing with Valentines Day cards, I used a sweet bunny from Stampin Up, blowing hearts. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #516

by ElizStewart // October 23, 2018 // 5 Comments

I am so excited to be a Guest Star Stamper at Color Throwdown this week! Let me introduce the color swatch for Color Throwdown #516. This week we are working with DARK TEAL, RUST, and CREAM. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP414 – A Color Challenge from Jaydee

by ElizStewart // October 14, 2018 // 10 Comments

It is week 2 so we have a Color Challenge over at The Paper Players. This week, our challenge host, Jaydee, is asking us to create cards using the colors Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla and Mossy Meadow. Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #145 – Tweet

by ElizStewart // September 18, 2018 // 3 Comments

The keyword over at Addicted to CAS Challenge this week is TWEET. I made a cute "tweet" to thank a friend for a recent present. I used stamps from several companies, masking as needed to create my scene. All images are copic-colored. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP410 – A CAS Challenge from Claire

by ElizStewart // September 15, 2018 // 9 Comments

We have a CAS Challenge over at The Paper Players! This week, our challenge host, Claire, is asking us to create clean and simple cards using the theme: sports and your your favorite team Continue reading →

CASology Week 303: FARM

by ElizStewart // June 10, 2018 // 3 Comments

The keyword over at CASology this week is FARM. Love farms! My brother has an organic beef ranch... he loves farming! I made a simple farmyard scene set off in a frame. Continue reading →

Merry Monday #293 {Christmas Angels}

by ElizStewart // June 10, 2018 // 5 Comments

This week at Merry Monday, we are adding Angels to our Christmas cards! I used angels from a set I love from Amuse Artstamps, placed against a cloudy sky and a very bright North Star. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #338 – A Sketch by Kim

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

Interesting sketch at Freshly Made Sketches this week... 3 columns with the sentiment crossing over them. I made a copic-colored veggie card for my garden-obsessed dad for Father's Day. Continue reading →

CASology Week 301: THRILL

by ElizStewart // May 26, 2018 // No Comments

Fascinating word this week at CASology: THRILL. CNN had a great article on the 50 most thrilling experiences...many I couldn't properly recreate, but I do have a roller coaster die and a roller coaster is definitely on the list! 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 →

TIME OUT Challenge #108

by ElizStewart // April 29, 2018 // 4 Comments

The theme this week at the TIME OUT Challenge is WILD. I decided to focus on "wild" animals and use Simon Says Stamp Stacking Animals. Continue reading →

CASology Week 295: BELIEVE

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

The keyword this week at CASology is BELIEVE...so apt since graduation season is upon us. My niece is graduating from Emory in early May... and I do believe that all her dreams will come true. Continue reading →

Memory Box Challenge #35 – Color Challenge Green

by ElizStewart // March 26, 2018 // No Comments

This month at Memory Box, we are being challenged to use green in our card creations. I used one of my favorite Memory Box trees, painting in the leaves and roses with Zig markers. The background is distressed. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #323 – A Sketch by Karren

by ElizStewart // February 11, 2018 // 4 Comments

This week's Freshly Made Sketch was interesting. The flip flopping of the background squares threw me a bit but I like the end result. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP376 – A Color Challenge from Jaydee

by ElizStewart // January 13, 2018 // 9 Comments

We have another fun challenge over at The Paper Players. This week is our Color Challenge hosted by the lovely Jaydee. Your card should incorporate Dapper Denim, Lemon Lime Twist, Tranquil Tide PLUS any other color of your choice! Continue reading →