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CAS(E) this Sketch #369

CAS(E) this Sketch #369

by ElizStewart // April 29, 2020 // 1 Comment
We are working with a retro sketch over at CAS(E) this Sketch this week.  3 horizontal lines along the bottom of the sketch with the sentiment over the lines.  My card is very simple. Continue reading →
The Card Concept #133 {Hello Spring} & The Flower Challenge #43 'Spring/Autumn'

The Card Concept #133 {Hello Spring} & The Flower Challenge #43 ‘Spring/Autumn’

by ElizStewart // April 23, 2020 // 1 Comment
The Card Concept and The Flower Challenge are both focused on SPRING cards this week.  I focused on the flower variety and colors in The Card Concept photo inspiration.  Continue reading →
CAS(E) this Sketch #368

CAS(E) this Sketch #368

by ElizStewart // April 20, 2020 // 3 Comments
This card is for my friend, Adriane, a source of wonderful inspiration!  CAS(E) this Sketch, this week, features 3 squares along the bottom of a card base with a sentiment above the trio. Continue reading →
FUSION - Valentine

FUSION – Valentine

by ElizStewart // February 15, 2020 // 1 Comment
This week at FUSION, we are making VALENTINES'!  I used the sketch rather than the photo inspiration this week.  The sketch has a large central square with a small round image in the bottom right of the square.  Continue reading →
CASology Week 361: SWEETHEART

CASology Week 361: SWEETHEART

by ElizStewart // February 10, 2020 // 2 Comments
The keyword this week at CASology is SWEETHEART.  I created a very CAS card---just stamping.  No masking, coloring, embossing or layers!  Continue reading →
Twofer Card Challenge #22 ~ Holiday Greenery

Twofer Card Challenge #22 ~ Holiday Greenery

by ElizStewart // November 24, 2019 // 3 Comments
This month at the Twofer Card Challenge, our keyword is HOLIDAY GREENERY.  Usually, we make two different cards for two different occasions using the same stamp, die or stencil.  However this month we have a twist, we can forego "two different occasions". Continue reading →
Retro Rubber Challenge 107 | Anything Goes!

Retro Rubber Challenge 109 | Anything Goes!

by ElizStewart // April 22, 2019 // 6 Comments
I am thrilled to be a Guest Designer this week at Retro Rubber.  Retro Rubber is my new secret pleasure... letting me discover forgotten treasures in my wood stamp drawers. Continue reading →
Color Throwdown #534

Color Throwdown #534

by ElizStewart // March 17, 2019 // No Comments
The colors this week at Color Throwdown are light blue, brown and orange.  I have been dying to create one of these Lawn Fawn critters (a Christmas present in my NBUS pile)... and the colors worked this week! Continue reading →
Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #330 - Photo Inspiration

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #330 – Photo Inspiration

by ElizStewart // March 3, 2019 // No Comments
We have a photo inspiration, this week, over at Addicted to Stamps and More.  There is a lot going on in this week's photo, I decided to focus on the blue desk lamp.  I used the blue in the background, and focused on the bight lights. Continue reading →
52 Christmas Card Throwdown - January - Colors

52 Christmas Card Throwdown – January – Colors

by ElizStewart // January 14, 2019 // 1 Comment
This week at Christmas Card Throwdown, we have a color challenge.  We are creating cards using purple and green.  I created a very CAS card focused on the sentiment. Continue reading →
Addicted to CAS Challenge #150 - Snowflake

Addicted to CAS Challenge #150 – Snowflake

by ElizStewart // January 13, 2019 // 3 Comments
I love the CAS-ness of the snowflake I created for Addicted to CAS this week.  Snowflake is a great theme.  I die cut a single snowflake on Opal Stardream, backed with Scortape, and filled all the openings with glitter.  Continue reading →
The Paper Players – PP418 – A Color Challenge from Laurie

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →

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