52 Christmas Card Throwdown May Technique Challenge

by ElizStewart // May 24, 2019 // 5 Comments

I am thrilled to be Guest Designer this week at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown! This week we working with a new (to me) and unusual technique called the Eraser Technique. Continue reading →

CASology Week 336: OCEAN

by ElizStewart // March 23, 2019 // 3 Comments

The keyword at CASology this week is OCEAN. My "ocean" was more about my sentiment than the image. Just love this sentiment! Otherwise, this is a simple, one-layer card. Continue reading →

Happy Little Stampers HLS March Christmas Challenge

by ElizStewart // March 8, 2019 // 2 Comments

This month at Happy Little Stampers, ANYTHING GOES with the option of TAGS. I used Tim Holtz' December Doodles to create a white embossed background and watercolored tag. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #374 – A Sketch by Jen B.

by ElizStewart // February 10, 2019 // 3 Comments

Interesting sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches. All the sketch circles looked like bubbles to me so I created a simple underwater scene. Continue reading →

Addicted to CAS Challenge #152 – Birds

by ElizStewart // February 8, 2019 // 2 Comments

The keyword at Addicted to CAS this week is BIRDS. I created a quirky, simple one-layer valentine with Tim Holtz' Crazy Birds. Continue reading →

ELLEN HUTSON 12 TAGS OF CHRISTMAS WITH A FEMININE TWIST—DAY 9

by ElizStewart // December 17, 2018 // 1 Comment

I am playing along with 12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist this weekend because I so need tags! Tag 9 – Kelly Griglione & Norine Borys Challenge – create a tag using watercolors Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #355 – A Sketch by Kim

by ElizStewart // September 23, 2018 // 2 Comments

I have flipped this week's Freshly Made Sketch on its side. I followed the layout, layering papers, using the sentiment as the middle strip. The card features Tim Holtz' silly monsters as a focus. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #496

by ElizStewart // June 10, 2018 // No Comments

This week at Color Throwdown, the colors are Black, White, & Aqua. I made this card for a friend, who is a fishing addict, that has been keeping wonderful tabs on me lately. Simple stamping and embossing. Continue reading →

TIME OUT Challenge #96

by ElizStewart // November 16, 2017 // 3 Comments

This week one of my favorite cardmakers is being cased over at TIME OUT. Michele F. is amazing and has provided us with a wonderful inspiration card. Continue reading →

The Heart Desires Challenge 17

by ElizStewart // October 13, 2017 // 4 Comments

Its Halloween over at The Heart Desires Challenge! I love Halloween cards. The witches' silhouettes in the bottom right of the photo inspiration reminded me of Tim Holtz' new silhouette die...very creepy. Continue reading →

TIME OUT Challenge #87 CASE With Your Own Twist

by ElizStewart // July 15, 2017 // 5 Comments

So fun this week at TIME OUT, we are casing Cornelia from Stempel Spass. So LOVE her cards! She has made a very tongue-in-cheek card for us... love the design, love the bird, love the sentiment! Continue reading →

The Heart Desires Challenge 14

by ElizStewart // July 12, 2017 // 8 Comments

I have been dying to use my new Sealife stamps from Tim Holtz and I have in the The Heart Desires Challenge this week! I love this octopus! Continue reading →

The Challenge #88-Keywords

by ElizStewart // July 5, 2017 // 2 Comments

So wonderful to be back at the Challenge! Love seeing the pic of baby Maeley and that Lesley is well and is bringing back one of my favorite challenges! Continue reading →

CAS on Sunday Challenge #109 Use a Repetition Image

by ElizStewart // June 12, 2017 // 1 Comment

This week at CAS on Sunday we are using repetitive images in our cards. I used two repetitive images, starfish and seahorses, for a fun, beachy card. Continue reading →

Merry Monday #238 {Light Posts}

by ElizStewart // March 12, 2017 // 1 Comment

This week at Merry Monday we are creating Christmas cards with Light Posts and bling! I combined Mama Elephant and Memory Box to create my simple scene, adding orange Stickles for a little bling. 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 →

CAS on Sunday Challenge #98 New Year

by ElizStewart // December 11, 2016 // No Comments

NEW YEAR is the keyword challenge over at CAS on Sunday this week. I have created a simple, fun, one-layer card to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Continue reading →

Merry Monday #224 {Masculine Christmas}

by ElizStewart // December 4, 2016 // No Comments

This week on Merry Monday, Kathy has challenged us to make a masculine Christmas card. I have used the all-knowing vintage Santa from Tim Holtz. Continue reading →

CAS(E) this Sketch #178 / CASology Week 203: CONGRATULATIONS

by ElizStewart // June 26, 2016 // 5 Comments

I am doing double duty at Cas(e) this Sketch and CASology this week in creating a very CAS Congratulations card. Supplies: Tim Holtz Pop, Memory Box Very Best, My Favorite Things Soda Pop Bottles, Copics, Stardream, acetate, Versafine, Hero Arts... Continue reading →

Altenew February Challenge – From Places Abroad, Cyprus & Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

by ElizStewart // February 28, 2016 // 1 Comment

As always, love the Altenew challenges! I feel like they always push me to try new colors and designs…and I so love their stamps. Today at Altenew, we are focusing on I tried to pull out the structure and... Continue reading →

Cas(e) this Sketch #160

by ElizStewart // February 19, 2016 // 2 Comments

I tried a brainstorming exercise to complete this week’s Cas(e) this Sketch. Don’t laugh. My goal is too get comfortable with doing sketches. The organized executive in me says I need a plan to achieve my goal. Today I... Continue reading →