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 →

Merry Monday #234 {Clean and Simple}

by ElizStewart // February 11, 2017 // 1 Comment

This week at Merry Monday we are making a CAS Christmas card. I embossed a simple sentiment and added a Santa's hat embellishment. Very CAS. Continue reading →

Merry Monday #230 {NOEL}

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

An interesting combo challenge over at Merry Monday this week... the team is asking us to create a card with the word "Noel" and a nordic feel. I am actually using a Tim Holtz sweater background for the first time! I have white embossed the background and distressed in candy apple. Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #94 – Music

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

The keyword this week at Addicted to CAS is MUSIC. I was thinking "and the beat goes on" but I diverted when I found a gleeful sentiment in my Technique Tuesday stash. Continue reading →