Let The Holidays Begin Challenge...

It is time for another Eureka stamps challenge and this week the theme is Let The Holidays Begin.  Over at Eureka they have some wonderful holiday stamps.

Here is the card I have made:

I used the digi stamp Christmas Girl, which can be found here.  The Papers are from Echo park and the image has been coloured using Promarkers.  I  have decorated it using the Poinsetta die from Quikutz.   

To take part in the latest challenge simply visit the Eureka Stamps Blog.

Eureka Stamps Scripture Challenge...

It is Monday morning which means that it must be time for a new Eureka Stamps challenge.  This week the theme is to create a card using a Scripture  as the main focal point.

Here is the card I have made:

The Verse I have used can be found here.  I have mounted the verse onto bright paper to make the card as eye catching as possible.  All the papers are from Stampin Up!

To take part in the latest challenge simply visit the Eureka Blog.

Eureka Stamps Blog Hop...

Welcome to Eureka Stamp’sNovember Blog Hop

The Eureka Stamp design team is showcasing one of the many beautiful Stamps that you will find in the Eureka Stamp Store. There will be Two Mystery DT Members who will each be choosing a winner from the comments left on their hop post! These winners will each win our featured Eureka Stamp digi image.

Along with One Grand Prize winner of the hop chosen from comments left on the very last stop, which is Eureka Stamp Blog who will receive 5 new digital stamps of their choice from the EurekaStamp Store

Our hop will run through Saturday November 10th with winners announced on Sunday November 11th on the Eureka Stamp blog

So grab your favorite cup of choice and sit back as you hop along with us as we share some beautiful creations.



If you have arrived here from the Lovely ­Sarosa blog then you are in the right place. If not, why not start at the beginning of the hop which is Eureka Stamp Blog

Here is my card I have made using Turkey Dinner.  The image has been coloured with Promarkers I have then cut around it and mounted it on to patterned paper.

Don't forget to leave a comment at each stop!!

Thanks for hopping along with us, your next stop on the hop is the lovely ­­­­­­­­­­Sara's blog

Circus Train

Today I would like to share a card with you made from several Digi Stamps from Eureka Stamps.  I had such fun with these stamps and they have so many possibilities.

The card is 6" x 12" as it needed to be big enough to fit the whole train onto it!  I have coloured the images using Promarkers and then cut around each image.  To join the carriages together I have used a ribbon punch on Black Cardstock to look like a chain.  The balloons are cut from an old Quickutz die that I have as is the grass.

Here is a list of the stamps I have used:

Train Engineer

Train Car

Elephant For Train

Giraffes For Train

Lions For Train

Remember when sizing these Digi Stamps that the animals need to fit in the Train Car, so make them smaller than the engine and the carriage!

To see what the rest of the Design Team have been creating or to view details of the latest challenge visit The Eureka Stamps Blog.

Eureka Stamps - Buttons & Bows Challenge...

Hello.

I am going to share with you today a card I have made as part of the Eureka Stamps Design team.  Over at the Eureka stamps Blog there is a new challenge which is buttons and bows.

Here is the card I have made following this theme:

The image Heart Tree image can be found here.

I have coloured it using Promarkers: Caramel, Sandstone, Poppy.

To take part in the latest challenge visit the Eureka Stamps Blog.

Eureka Stamps Spooky / Halloween Challenge...

Good Morning,

I am here today with the latest challenge from Eureka Stamps.  This weeks theme is Spooky / Halloween.

I have made a Spooky Trick Or Treat Gift Bag:

Recipe & Method:

1.  I have used a blank White gift bag, and onto it layered Orange and then Green Cardstock,then added the Star Paper.  

2.  Colour and cut the sentiment, layer it onto Green Cardstock and layer it onto a die cut scalloped square.

3.  Add the flower to embellish and tie ribbon around the handles.

The Trick Or Treat image can be found here.

To colour the image I have used Promarkers: Lime Green, Pumpkin, Turquoise, Plum, Tulip Yellow, Sandstone.

To take art in this challenge simply visit the Eureka Stamps Blog.

I'm Here...

I'm Here too and today it is to share with you a card made using a digi stamp from Eureka Stamps.

This cute little image is great for birth announcement cards.

Recipe & Method:

1.  Cut and score a A5 card in White.

2.  Mat and layer Green Cardstock, then add the cloud paper.

3.  Colour and cut around the image and adhere to the bottom corner of the card, leave the top of the image unstuck.

4.   Cut out the I'm Here sentiment and layer onto Green Cardstock, punch a hole and add the ribbon to the top to make a tag.

5.  Die cut a circle in Yellow and a scalloped border in Orange, attach to the card to make a Sunshine.

6.  Add punched butterflies to embellish.

The image Corner Baby can be found here and the sentiment I'm Here can be found here.

I have coloured the image using Promarkers: Almond, Sunkissed Pink, Lime Green, Duck Egg, Cornflower, Canary, Pear Green.

To see what the rest of the Design Team have been creating visit the Eureka Stamps Blog.

Eureka Stamps- Friendship Challenge...

Here we are .... Monday again which means that it is time for another Eureka Stamps Challenge.  This week the challenge is Friendship so you can submit any card you have made using the theme Friendship.

Here is my card with the Friendship theme:

Recipe & Method:

1.  I have used a white 8" x 8" pre scored card.

2.  Colour and cut the digi image.  Layer onto blue patterned paper and then Yellow Cardstock.

3.  Ink a Doiley using Blue Ink, add a die cut Yellow and Blue heart.

4.  Mat and layer the white card with Yellow Cardstock and then Blue Patterned Paper.

5.  Add the Heart shaped Doiley and then the image slightly overlapping.  Add the BFF tiles and the flower to embellish.

The Best Friends Image can be found here.

To colour the image I have used Promarkers: Almond, Dusky Pink, Canary, Denim Blue, Tan, Sandstone.

To take part in the challenge simply visit the Eureka Stamps Blog.

Cool Frog...

Today I would like to share my latest card made for Eureka Stamps.  I have chosen this fun frog image which is so versatile for so many occasions.

Recipe & Method:

1. Cut and score white card to a DL size.

2. Cut a layer of Green Cardstock and layer Spotted paper on top.

3.  Add the Red ribbon to the centre.

4. Colour and cut the image and layer onto Red then Brown Cardstock.  Adhere to Pink Scallop Rectangle.

5.  Attach to card and embellish with sentiment and flower.

The Frog On Side image can be found here.

I coloured the image using Promarkers: Forest Green, Apple, Rose Pink, Cool Aqua.

To view all the other fantastic images visit Eureka Stamps Blog.

Eureka Stamps Challenge - Autumn Colours ....

It is Monday which means that although it is ages until the weekend, it is the day when the new Eureka Stamps Challenge starts so all is not lost!

The theme for the challenge this week is Autumn Colour.  If you would like to take part in the Eureka Challenge simply visit the Eureka Stamps Blog to find out the rules and how to submit your entry.

Here is a card I have made for a little bit of Autumn Colour inspiration.

The Scarecrow ans Sunflowers digi stamp can be found here.

I have coloured the image using Promarkers: Putty, Gold, Pear Green, Pumpkin, Sunflower, Caramel, Sandstone.

I look forward to seeing your entries in the Autumn Colour Challenge, and remember it is a new theme every week so keep checking back.

Little Mermaid...

I couldn't resist this cute mermaid image on the Eureka Stamps website, she is so pretty adults and children would love to receive her!

As you can see I have embellished the card using real shells that we collected from the beach and stuck on using silicone.  I think this gives the card a rustic look.

The Mermaid image can be found here.

I coloured the image using Promarkers: Almond, Dusky Pink. Caramel, Sandstone, Denim Blue, Pastel Pink.

To see what the rest of the Eureka Stamps Design Team have been making visit here.

Eureka Stamps Go Team Challenge...

It is Monday, which can only mean one thing!!  Time for the Eureka Stamps Challenge.  This week the theme is Go Team.

Here is the card I  have created with this theme:

The Cheerleader image can be found here.

I coloured the image using Promarkers: Almond, Dusky Pink, Cerise, Magenta, Bright Orange, Pastel Yellow, Vanilla.

To take part in this challenge simply visit The Eureka Stamps Blog to see the rules and how to submit your card.

Good Luck Everyone!

Katie x

I am entering this card into http://ladybugcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ challenge 1 anything goes.

Hobby Horse...

Hello and welcome to my latest post for Eureka Stamps.  Here is a cute little card made using the Stick Horse digi stamp that can be found here.

Recipe & Method:

1. Cut and score White card to A6 size.  Mat and layer Black card stock and add the Spotty paper on top.

2.  Colour and cut the image and mount on to Black card stock.

3.  Add the image to the centre of the card and embellish with sentiment and flowers.

I coloured the image using Promarkers: Sandstone, Caramel, Umber.

This image is so good for so many occasions, I think it would make lovely Baby Shower invites.

Patriotic Kitty With A Twist...

Exciting times are ahead for Eureka Stamps.  From now on each week there will be a themed challenge.  This week the theme is Anything Goes.  To find out more and entrer your creations visit  here.

This is the card I have made for Eureka Stamps challenge.  I have used the Patriotic Kitty which can be found here.  Instead of using the Red, White and Blue theme for this Kitty I wanted him to match my new paper stash, so he is sporting a cute Pink and Purple bow!

Recipe & Method:

1.  Cut and score a white card 6" x 6".

2.  Mat and layer Purple card stock, then the Grey floral paper.

3.  Colour and cut the image and layer on to a Purple scallop circle.

4.  Cut a square from Purple car stock and layer Pink patterned paper on top.

5.  Adhere the circle to the square and attach to the centre of the card.

6.  Embellish with sentiment and flowers.

I coloured the image using Promarkers:  Cool Grey 1, Cool Grey 3, Violet, Rose Pink.

To see what the rest of the Eureka Stamps Design Team have been creating visit the Eureka Stamps Blog.

Don't forget to visit the Eureka Blog to submit your card.

Mini Teacher Reward Cards ...

My latest creation for Eureka Stamps is this set of Reward Cards for teachers to give out in class.  Eureka Stamps have lots of these lovely images to encourage children in their learning.

Recipe & Method:

1. Cut and score a 4" x 4" card.

2.  Mat and layer Yellow card stock.

3.  Add the spotted paper.

4.  Wrap the ribbon around the centre of the card.

5. Colour and cut the image and mat and layer onto Spotty paper and then Yellow card.

6.  Add to card and embellish with die cut stars.

I have coloured the image using Promarkers: Canary, Yellow, Ice Grey 1, Ice Grey 3, Warm Grey 2, Warm Grey 3, Azure, Pear Green, Pumpkin, Violet, Ivory, Poppy, Sandstone.

The images I have used can be found here.

Make sure you check back to the Eureka Stamps Blog on Monday 20th August to see the exciting new challenges!

Beautiful Bouquet

Here is my latest creation for Eureka Stamps.

I thought this digi stamp was so pretty when I saw it, and could picture it in these neutral colours.

Recipe & Method:

1.  Cut and score an A5 card from Black card stock.

2. Layer the brown spotty paper and add a strip of stripped paper down the centre of the card, add black organza ribbon down the centre of the stripy paper.

3. Colour and cut the image and layer onto Black card stock.

4.  Attach the image and add the congratulations sentiment.

5. Embellish with Gold punched hearts.

The image can be found here.

This image would be great for so many occasions.

I coloured the image with Promarkers: Caramel, Sandstone, Tan, Umber.

Baby Zebra

Here is my latest creation made using an image from Eureka Stamps.  As soon as I saw this image I knew it would make a fab Baby card.

The Digital Image can be found here.

Recipe & Method:

1. Colour and cut the image, I have cut it using a circle die.

2. Mat and layer Blue card stock onto a 4" x 4" White card.  Add the stripe patterned paper on top.

3.  Add a layered strip of patterned paper across the centre of the card.

4.  Layer the cut image onto a Blue Scallop Circle.

5. Add the flowers and sentiments to embellish.

I have coloured it using Promarkers: Denim Blue and Cool Grey 3.

This is a effective but quick card to make, great for Birth Announcements or Baby Shower cards.

Birthday Wishes...

Here is my latest card designed for Eureka Stamps.  I love this cute little Dragon and it is so versatile for any Birthday Cards you need to make throughout the year.

This card is bright and cheerful, great for a children's Birthday!

Recipe & Method:

1.  Cut a square 8" x 8" card from Kraft card.

2.  Layer green card stock onto the card, ensuring the bottom edge is scalloped.

3.  Add the Bright Pink patterned paper.

4.  Stick a strip of contrasting paper layered onto Kraft card and add the Happy Birthday Sentiment onto the pink patterned paper.

5.  Colour the image and cut it out.  Layer it onto a patterned circle.

6.  Layer the circle onto a Scalloped Circle cut from Kraft card.

7.  Embellish with pink candles.

I have coloured the image using Promarkers: Forest Green, Lime Green, Magenta, Canary, Burn't Orange, Azure.

This image is great for cutting around as it has a fairly simple outline.

The image can be found here.

Eureka Stamps Blog Hop...

Welcome to the Eureka! Stamps blog hop! If you have just happened to come across the hop, you may want to start at the begining so you will be sure to see all the wonderful projects that our design team has made. 
If you have come from Jetstudio Blog blog, you are on the right track.  Once you have viewed my post you need to go onto Kristiekreates Blog.  


This blog hop is to introduce the New Design Team.

Here is my latest card designed for Eureka Stamps Blog Hop.  This is such a sweet little stamp, perfect for any girly theme card.

I love the soft colours of this card, although equally think this stamp would look lovely in vibrant Red, White and Blue.

Recipe & Method:

1. For this I used a pre scored, scalloped 8" x 8" white card.

2. I then mat and layered Brown card stock and added to Beige spotty paper on top.

3. I coloured and cut out the image and layered it onto spotty paper, then Green card stock and finally Brown card stock.

4.  I added the ribbon and attached it to the patterned paper, laying 2 doilies underneath so that just the edges show.

5. Attach this to the card and embellish with flowers, butterflies and the BFF sentiment.

I have coloured the image using Promarkers: Ivory, Dusky Pink, Rose Pink, Tea Green, Pastel Yellow, Vanilla, Caramel.

The image can be found here.

Here are the list of the pages to visit incase you get lost along the way!

Barb Best

Cheryl Caldwell Nyboer

Gemma Pocock

Jamie Lindstrom

Jen Nevil < You have come from here

Katie Baylis

Kristie Maynard < Next you need to go here.

Sara Paschal

Sarah V

Samosa

Suzee Murphy

Tina Keller

Tory Frail

Have a nice day everyone.

Katie x

Life's A Beach...

Today I am posting a lovely summery card as part of the Design Team for Eureka Stamps.  The weather in the UK is far from sunny but this card brings a little Sunshine!

The Digi Stamp is from Eureka Stamps and can be found here.

I have made this into an easel card, using lots of bright seaside colours.

Recipe & Method:

1.  Make an 8" x 8" Easel card from Kraft card.

2. Mat and layer yellow card stock onto the top of the card and the bottom layer.

3.  Stick the stripy blue paper onto the bottom layer, scallop the bottom of the blue paper for the top card and stick it down.

4.  Add a section of red spotty paper to both the top card and the bottom.

5. Colour and cut the image and layer it onto first red paper, then yellow cardstock and Kraft card.  Add the ribbon and the button embellishment.

6. Adhere to spotty paper and attach to card.

7. Print and cut the "Life's A Beach" sentiment and layer it onto the shell paper and attach to card.

8. Embellish using the bunting and the sandcastles.

I have used Promarkers to colour the images: Ivory, Dusky Pink, Sky Blue, Berry Red, Lime Green, Sunflower, Vanilla, Mustard.

I really enjoyed making this card from this image, I think it is one I will use again and again.