Seize the Birthday! Tie One On!

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

I am continuing to use techniques learned at Online Card Classes, Rainbow Maker, as I create an "Anything Goes" birthday card for Seize the Birthday. I was amazed by the rainbow balloons watercolored by Debby Hughes for class. Continue reading →

Less is More Challenge #341 – OLC Vehicle

by ElizStewart // August 14, 2017 // 4 Comments

This week we are making One Layer Cards that incorporate a vehicle at Less is More. I pulled in a couple of old favorites and colored! Continue reading →

The Paper Players PP355 – Tic Tac Toe Challenge from Laurie/Joanne

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

This week at the Tic-Tac Toe Challenge, I focused on DIE CUT, BABY and BLUE. Continue reading →

CASology 5-Year Anniversary BALLOON Blog Hop!

by ElizStewart // July 26, 2017 // 4 Comments

It is so exciting! CASology is celebrating its 5-year birthday...that is five years of fabulous challenges and inspiration! The celebration keyword is BALLOON! Continue reading →

Paper Smooches July 2017 Challenge – ANYTHING GOES

by ElizStewart // July 19, 2017 // 1 Comment

WOW! Anything Goes over at Paper Smooches this month! I just wandered through my stamp and chose an old favorite... the forest elf to make a friendship card. Continue reading →

CASology Week 255: FLY

by ElizStewart // June 27, 2017 // 5 Comments

The keyword at CASology this week is FLY! I am using the fun paper airplanes from Lawn Fawn. Continue reading →

FUSION – Tulips on a Bike

by ElizStewart // June 18, 2017 // 2 Comments

We have a fun photo inspiration over at Fusion this week. Usually I incorporate the sketch as well but not this week. I used this wonderful Memory Box bike to which I added a basketful of light orange flowers, all against a cloud-filled background. Continue reading →

CASology Week253: CLOTHES

by ElizStewart // June 18, 2017 // 3 Comments

The keyword this week at CASology is CLOTHES. Please understand my situation as "winter coat" was the first thing I thought of when I saw the keyword. 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 →

Paper Smooches May 2017 Challenge – Flowers

by ElizStewart // May 27, 2017 // 1 Comment

The keyword this month at Paper Smooches is FLOWERS. My first thought was "tiptoeing through the tulips"...I just needed to execute. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday: Creatures or Animals!

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

The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday is Creatures or Animals! I made a cute birthday card with the new My Favorite Things sows. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #219

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

Fun, fun, fun sketch this week at CAS(E) this Sketch. I used the sketch to make a 'hello' card for a dear friend... who literally uses the term "blah, blah, blah"! 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 →

CAS(E) this Sketch #215

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

The CAS(E) this Sketch this week is interesting...from the subtle background to the long central element on the right hand side. To address the elements, I embossed clouds on the card base, and centered my missing kite design along the right hand edge. 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 →

FUSION – Paris Rain

by ElizStewart // March 26, 2017 // 1 Comment

This week on Fusion we have a very CAS sketch and a "Paris Rain" photo inspiration. I used the sketch as well as the rain in my card...like the sketch, I kept my card CAS. Simple stamping, embossing and Copic-coloring. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #435

by ElizStewart // March 26, 2017 // 1 Comment

This week's colors at Color Throwdown are orange, turquoise and yellow. I made this fun "Hello" card. The water frame is new from Memory Box. I stamped, embossed, Copic-colored and mounted the fishes. Continue reading →

Less is More Challenge #321 – Recipe

by ElizStewart // March 26, 2017 // 4 Comments

This is recipe week at Less is More and our challenge is to use a frame in our card. My frame is subtle. I used the wonky embossed frame by Avery Elle in my creation of a simple and fun Easter card. I have a lot of Rosie Roadshow critter stamps and they are great fun to mix and match. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #276 – A Sketch by Amy

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

I had a lot of fun with this week's Freshly Made Sketch! I tried to think of a new way to use my favorite polar bear from MFT. He is a bit stranded on the polar ice on the gusty Arctic seas but the sentiment from Ellen Essentials brings it all home! Continue reading →

CAS on Sunday Challenge #102: Critters

by ElizStewart // February 20, 2017 // 1 Comment

CRITTERS are the feature this week at CAS on Sunday. I used the fun little bear from Ellen Essentials, complete with accessories, layered over a screen door die cut behind a sunny outdoor scene. Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #104 – Pets

by ElizStewart // February 5, 2017 // 1 Comment

Over at Addicted to CAS this week, the keyword is PETS. Fabulous word. I am in love with my dog, Quinn. (Quinn is actually my avatar!) What I love about my dog is the unconditional love and his never-ending state of happiness. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #201

by ElizStewart // December 11, 2016 // 3 Comments

There is a sweet little sketch over at CAS(E) this Sketch this week. To fulfill the challenge, I have created a one-layer card, layering 3 Rosie Roadshow images and copic-coloring. Continue reading →

CASology Week 225: SOFT

by ElizStewart // November 27, 2016 // 2 Comments

The keyword this week over at CASology was SOFT, great word but not easy to depict in a card. I am asking you to imagine the "softness" of my my sock monkey! Continue reading →