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 - 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.