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: ChristmasVisions 111

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

Our Christmas Visions Muse this week is the talented Lindsey. She created a very clean, embossed card this week. I focused on the layout, abstract Christmas tree, and multi-font sentiment. I chose to use a blue, rather than a white background so my gold embossing would pop. Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #147 – Foliage

by ElizStewart // October 19, 2018 // 4 Comments

This week at Addicted to CAS Challenge, the keyword is FOLIAGE. I used a new set (to me!) from Stamping Bella, Layla Loves Fall! This is a one-layer card; images are stamped, embossed and copic-colored. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP413 – A Theme Challenge from Sandy

by ElizStewart // October 7, 2018 // 7 Comments

It is week 1! We have a Theme Challenge over at The Paper Players. This week, our challenge host, Sandy, is asking us to create cards using TREES and or LEAVES. I am using an old Walter & Winnie set that has a number of wonderful abstract trees. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP405 – A Color Challenge from LeAnne

by ElizStewart // August 12, 2018 // 9 Comments

We have a Color Challenge over at The Paper Players! This week, our challenge host, LeAnne, is asking us to create cards using the following Stampin' Up colors: Pumpkin Pie, Mango Melody, So Saffron. Continue reading →

The Paper Players – PP398 – A CAS Challenge from Jaydee

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2018 // 7 Comments

We have a CAS Challenge over at The Paper Players! This week, our challenge host, Jaydee, is asking us to create CAS cards with BIRDS. I created a simple, sweet hello card, entirely copic-colord. 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 →

Muse Challenge #262

by ElizStewart // April 22, 2018 // 6 Comments

The lovely Kim Heggins is this week's Muse. Kim made an adorable card. I tried hard to follow all her elements but I just could not seem to color a bird today! Continue reading →

Paper Smooches April 2018 Theme/Photo Inspiration Challenge

by ElizStewart // April 12, 2018 // No Comments

This month we have a photo challenge at Paper Smooches. I focused on the beautiful purple flowers, and pulled in the "rain" element via a black background. Continue reading →

Inspired By All the Little Things #83 Featuring Cat Craig

by ElizStewart // April 8, 2018 // 7 Comments

I love our inspiration photo this week at Inspired By All the Little Things. I focused on the row of little flower in the bright white window. The result is a very CAS card. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #331 – A Sketch by Cécile

by ElizStewart // April 8, 2018 // 1 Comment

I love how my Freshly Made Sketch card turned out this week! I used the Simon Says Floral Sparkle die twice to create the two lines in the sketch. Continue reading →

52 Christmas Card Throwdown March Technique Challenge: Embossing

by ElizStewart // April 1, 2018 // 2 Comments

At Christmas Throwdown this month, it's a technique challenge, where we are making embossed Christmas cards. I silver embossed a large background snowflake and distressed the panel. Continue reading →

TIME OUT Challenge #101

by ElizStewart // January 24, 2018 // 2 Comments

This week at TIME OUT, we are being inspired by words "Each day is gift. Open it. Celebrate it. Enjoy it." Continue reading →

TicTacToe Challenge TTTC024 – Featured Designer Jeanie Stark

by ElizStewart // November 21, 2017 // No Comments

This week at the TicTacToe Challenge, I focused on creating a card for the diagonal: CIRCLE, ELEGANT, and GREETING. To achieve elegance, I designed a very CAS card with simple colors and gemstones. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #468

by ElizStewart // November 12, 2017 // No Comments

This week at Color Throwdown, we are working with fall colors: Brown,Orange,Green and Kraft. I am using the cute Pure Innocence character to create a simple fall scene. Continue reading →

Muse Challenge #241

by ElizStewart // November 12, 2017 // 2 Comments

This week's Muse is Anita Bowden. I am so excited that Anita used an embossing folder. I hadn’t pulled out my embossing folders yet this season for a Christmas card. Continue reading →

CASology Week 273: LIST

by ElizStewart // November 5, 2017 // 3 Comments

The keyword at CASology this week is LIST. I have always loved this list set from Technique Tuesday. Continue reading →

Inspired By All the Little Things #70 featuring Kelly Lunceford

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

I used one of my favorite fall sets, Harvest Mouse, and this week's photo inspiration at Inspired By All the Little Things, to create a sweet scene of sharing. Continue reading →

TicTacToe Challenge TTTC019 – Featured Designer Felicita

by ElizStewart // October 15, 2017 // 2 Comments

On this week's grid at the TicTacToe Challenge, I focused on the diagonal: GEOMETRIC SHAPES, GOLD and FALL. I used the the repetitive oval shape coverplate from Papertrey ink. Continue reading →

The Heart Desires Challenge 15

by ElizStewart // August 24, 2017 // 6 Comments

Flamingos and fab colors over at The Heart Desires this month! I combined a series of elements from the photo inspiration with a great "flamingo" patterned paper to create a graphic card. Continue reading →

TicTacToe Challenge TTTC011 – Featured Designer Peggy Noe

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

This week at the TicTacToe Challenge, I focused on the bottom row which included the keywords: LEAF, FREE and SPLATTER. Boy, did I have fun! I got out what I call the "messy" box and my tray of sprays and started. Continue reading →

CASology Week 261: SAFARI

by ElizStewart // August 13, 2017 // 2 Comments

The keyword over at CASology this week is SAFARI... such fun! I knew the sentiment I wanted to use, had some great wild animal washi tape, and decided the critters from My Favorite Things would be the perfect final touch. 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 →

Inspired By All The Little Things #47 featuring Michelle Lupton

by ElizStewart // March 14, 2017 // 5 Comments

So love Michelle Lupton's cards! and she is our Muse at Inspired By All The Little Things this week! Love the rainbow treble inspiration. I have created a fairly simple card. Watercolored piano keys with a white embossed sentiment. Continue reading →