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St. Patty's Day Eureka Blog Hop

2012-02-12T21:01:00.000-08:00

St. Patty's Day Eureka Blog Hop!

Welcome to this months Eureka Stamps Blog Hop!

This month we are celebrating

Clovers, Leprechaun's and all things Lucky!

Eureka Stamps has a ton of awesome images available in unmounted red rubber and in digital and you are sure to be inspired to create something special for your loved ones after you hop through all the fabulous creations that our Design Team has created for you.

Here's a fun card to start you off using stamps from the Balloon Holders.

I embossed the sentiment and the balloons. Here's a closer look.

Stamps:
St. Paddy's Balloon by Eureka Stamps
Boy Balloon Holder by Eureka Stamps
Paper:
Neenah White card stock
Bazzill Basics card stock
Ink:
Memento Tuxedo Black die ink
Versamark watermark ink
Copic Markers
Other:
Jade Pearlustre embossing Powder by Stampendous
pop dots
Green brads

If you are looking for more St. Patricks Day inspiration you'll want to check out this months Blog Hop!

Here are all DT members participating:

Eureka Blog (U R HERE)

Roxie Glaza

Kristie Maynard
Ceal Pritchet

Happy Hopping!

Happiness Is Like A Butterfly

2012-02-11T04:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Saturday!

Today I am sharing a couple stamps from Eureka with you... The quote is 40403 Happiness Like a Butterfly and the 3D Butterfly is 29401 Butterfly Pattern. These two stamps work so well together and the 3D pattern butterfly looks so real. A quick and easy card hat turns out beautiful

Valentine Cow

2012-02-10T00:01:00.000-08:00

If you look close at all the markings on this cow from Eureka you’ll notice they are hearts…perfect for a Valentine but it also will work for the everyday card.

I used Copic markers to color the images: cow – 100,110,C7, C2,1,0,00, R81,83, flowers - E25,27, Y35,38, grass and stems and leaves – G07,09,28

The clouds were created with a sponge and my hand cut template, here’s a direct link to a free pattern. I did a drag motion starting on the template and dragging off onto the cardstock. It’s such a quick way to add a sky to the scene.

If you look at the cow image linked below you’ll notice there are just stems in the mouth, I used a stamp positioner to aid in stamping on the blooms. I masked off the rubber image to ink up just the bloom I wanted to stamp.

I used the Perfect Layers tools from Perfect Paper Crafting to cut the even layers.

Scor-Pal was used to emboss between the outside black border and Martha Stewart punched border.

The sentiment is a digital image cut out with Stampin Up’s Word Window punch.

The border punch is from Martha Stewart.

Images: Eureka Stamps -28601 Valentine Cow, 14704(235) Flowers Border, digi13301 Be Mine

Paper: Remember When black textured, The Paper Company pink and textured white for border, Beckett Expressions Iceberg for image

Ink: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Stampin Up – Bashful Blue, computer ink

It's A Love Thing! Biblical Impressions February Hop

2012-02-09T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and thanks for stopping by. You are just in time for our monthly Biblical Impressions Hop! here is just a little snippet of the eye candy that awaits you!

here is the hop order, make sure you stop back by and leave a comment to let us know what you think!

Now on to your first stop Karen

Happy Hoppin'

Bookmark

2012-02-09T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello stamping fans!

Today I'd like to share with you, a bookmark that I made using

"Rose Border" (#15411) from QKR Stampede.

I stamped the image onto watercolor paper and colored it with water color crayons. I then fussy cut it, adhered it to some yellow patterned paper, fussy cut it again and adhered it to yellow card stock then to black card stock.

I punched a hole in the top with my Crop-a-dile and used some 'baker's twine' to make a tassle.

This is an easy way to make a cute little gift for someone who loves to read.

Thanks for stopping by today, leave a comment if you wish, then go visit the QKR Stampede store and see what images you would love to work with.

We hope you'll come visit again soon!

Eureka! Heart Bouquet

2012-02-08T06:00:00.000-08:00

Todays card features two

valentines stamps from Eureka!

Heart Bouquet and Be Mine.

I used the same papers from

We are Memory Keepers

that I used with my Ice cream sundae card.

I paper pieced the bow to add a little dimension.

I used colored pencil to color the design.

Thanks for visiting today!

Hope to see you back here soon!

Barb

Grace and Peace - Boy did I need it.

2012-02-07T04:33:00.000-08:00

Its been a little while since my last post due to some rather upsetting things happening at home. I apologise for this.

When I picked up this rather huge stamp which was a bargain at only $6 ... here is the direct link to it http://www.biblicalstamps.com/proddetail.php?prod=37803

I sat and read it and smiled... I forgot to take everything to Him... He offers Grace and Peace as a promise and I decided that I would make up a wall hanging to remind me..

I used Pretty Paper, white stamping card-stock and some rather delicious Dies.

The Stamp works a treat. I sometimes have problems with large stamps that only stamp in places or over stamp in other sections.. this one works a dream!!! it is soooo deeply etched that I stamped once and that was the image I got.... in perfection and without a single smudge, miss stamp or smear.

Some things in life really make me smile!! and working stamps are the best things EVER!!!

I stamped the image using Memento Ink in tuxedo black onto white cardstock. used Stormy Sky mixed with Peeled paint Distress ink pad to colour the edge and mounted it onto the back layer... the result is this.... I LOVE IT

I added some small flowers to the edges too in white. I was going to make it as my Bible marker but worried that I would forget it was there and would be tucked away until I picked up that particular page I had marked.

Here is a close up at a jaunty angle ;) I love a jaunty angle lol...

Karen xx

The uniqueness of a snowflake

2012-02-07T00:01:00.000-08:00

I know, I know, snowflakes are white, and winter skies are blue! But as soon as I saw these stamps from Eureka, I knew I wanted to do pink and brown. No logical reason just pure whimsy! Actually, I had some Distress Embossing Powder in Tattered Rose (the ink color used), and my plan was to emboss the snowflake. But mystery of mysteries, it was nowhere to be found. I was really, really set on using the powder, so I literally searched for days, even though I could not afford the time. I never did find it, but my stamp room is a bit more organized at least! Last minute, I thought of the pearls, which of course, makes my non-conformist card all the stranger. And to top it all off, my husband informed me that snowflakes are hexagonal, not octagonal!

The snowflake may be found HERE, and the text is HERE.

Class Valentine's Set 2...

2012-02-06T07:24:00.000-08:00

So here is class Valentine's Set 2....well 1/2 of set 2. I used 2 different stamps for this set. Both from Biblical Impressions. For this set, I used the Swirl Heart stamp and the Valentine sentiment stamp. ...and a close up... I stamped the hearts twice on these with pink ink, and then the sentiment with purple ink. Like the last set, the papers were already cut, so it was really quick to whip off for me. I will share the rest of this set with you later this week during the Biblical Impressions DT Blog hop. Thanks for stopping by!

Class Valentines

2012-02-06T02:11:00.000-08:00

Today I wanted to share class set #1 of my daughters' Valentines. I have to make 3 class sets, and of course they all have to be different...lol. The nice thing was I already had the papers all cut for a different project that I have since scratched from my to-do list. So...that part was easy. I also thought it would be fun to not color the images so that my DDs can color them before giving to their friends. So...for set number 1, I used the adorable Hearty Dragon stamp from Eureka Stamps.

So that is the class set...and here is a close up... Super cute! Love this stamp. I stamped them on cream CS with purple ink. Then I used a pink ink to stamp the Happy Valentine's Day stamp (also from Eureka Stamps). Next was some quick mounting, and all set! Actually my oldest DD helped me mount them all onto the purple CS base. She did a really good job centering them too! Now I will just have my youngest DD write her name on the back and they are ready to pass out to her friends next week!

What A Buck!

2012-02-04T00:00:00.000-08:00

My husband would say if he saw this in the woods...haha. Biblical Impressions has some awesome wildlife stamps to make masculine cards with. I used 34403 Buck In The Forest. He looks like he is right here among the aspens in Colorado

ICTHUS

2012-02-03T00:00:00.000-08:00

I love this image from Biblical Impressions (scroll toward bottom of page). This fish symbol is sort of an ancient times acronym; the letters stand for Greek words that mean Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior. Shortly after the time of Christ, intense persecution was inflicted upon Christians by the Roman Empire, and this symbol was a way of communicating with another believer that they were in like company, and could be free to talk of their faith.

I used twinkling H2O's to color, though when doing the earth toned fish, I realized that I did not have enough colors. So, I used markers, then lightly brushed a neutral H2O over the spaces so that they would have the same glimmer. I'd recently been deploring the lack of nice magnets on our refrigerator, so the smaller ones I mounted onto dominoes, and attached to magnets.

Anniversary Tree

2012-02-02T06:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Thursday!

Can you believe it's February all ready?

What happened to January?

I'm not sure but it sure went by FAST! If you still have some Valentine's Day cards to make you might want to get this fun Heart Tree from Eureka Stamps.

It's available in red rubber and digital and is perfect for many occasions including Valentine's Day, Birthday, wedding, and anniversary.

To make this card you need:

Stamps:

Heart Tree by Eureka Stamps

Happy Birthday by QKR Stampede

Paper:

Bazzill Basic cardstock

Neenah white cardstock

Ink:

Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink by Tsukineko

Copic Markers

Other:

Spellbinders label die

Red Brads

Thanks for stopping by to check out my project!

Have a fabulous rest of your day!

Kristine

2012-02-02T02:17:00.000-08:00

Good Morning its AJ here today

And today im sharing with you this cute Hippo Birthday Card

The stamp I have used is

9410 Birthday Gator with 14307 Birdie Told Me Sentiment

Isn't she sweet !

Do pop into QKR Stampede for a browse, the digi selection is fantastic & they have a sentiment to match everything.

Thanks for stopping by !

Will you be mine?

2012-02-01T07:43:00.000-08:00

Good Morning peeps! Jessica B. here with a fun little card for Biblical Impressions. If you haven';t checked them out recently , please do! It is full of fantastic images to suit whatever your project or card is begging for! Hope everyone has had a great start to their week..me? I have been down with a few issues..but an on the mend ( good thing too because my house is a total wreck LOL)..now, onto the creative stuff!

For my card I chose this awesome little guy. He just melts my heart!

Hehe..isn't he adorable?? He was fun to bring to life too! I stamped him in SU! Old Olive, then went over him with a slightly damp paint brush. I also used some Derwent Inktense and Derwent Water color pencils to add the "ground" beneath him... I redefined the edges of his box of candy and roses with a Rapidograph pen ( as I have water proof India Ink in it)..and painted those in with an Inktense pencil as they are very vibrant.)..I used a water color pencil to shade in around him as well to make the image kind of "pop".. I LOVE him! LOL..

Here is a close up of the details..

That's it for me today....I have Tons of laundry to do..( that is an every day thing for a family of 6!)..and grocery shopping..( that seems like an everyday thing as well sometimes..LOL)..and a few other errands to run..then back to my crafty projects...Have a great day!!

supplies :Stamps ( Biblical Impressions) paper ( pre made card base K&Co, red cs, ( unknown), dp ( unknown)Canson Water color paper), Ink (SU! Old olive) , other( Derwent Inktense pencils, Derwent water color pencils, Rapidograph pen) Chip board heart DCWV

Ah, Friend

2012-01-30T00:00:00.000-08:00

I LOVE the clean and simple style and always try use this look when I am mailing cards. I don't want the card to get ruined by embellishments that poke out. No matter how hard I try the card never stays the same!

I have used the Eureka Stamp that is titled Hearts Flower Border.

I then used a rub-on from my scrap bin so I could fittingly send it to my friend.

I am sending more and more CAS cards out to keep in touch the "old-fashioned" way since our move, but I love it. I can sit at the table and write a letter while my girls practice their letters too. :)

Now if you haven't - please go on over to Eureka Stamps now and check them out!

Butterfly kisses

2012-01-28T00:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there it's Ceal again with another Eureka Stamps card. For this card I used 20801 Butterfly and Sunflowers. It is part of the Tender Thoughts collection. I love, love, love this stamps. It is so fun to color and makes a beautiful card.

Valentine Moose

2012-01-27T00:01:00.000-08:00

Eureka Stamps has a quite a few big moose images and I find them not only amusing to look at but fun to color. I used Copic markers to color this one.

I used the Perfect Layers tools from PerfectPaper Crafting to cut the even layers and the Perfect Square works great for the out of the box image.

After cutting the out of the box image I used a Marvy black marker to color the very edge of the cardstock.

Stampin Up mat pack and Bazzill piercer were used to place the brad holes. I believe the brads are from Darcie, but not positive.

On the insert I cut a strip of designer paper and about a 1/8" strip of cardstock and glued them to the paper with Aleene's tacky glue. I did the same for the envelope but cut red paper in place of cardstock. I used an EK Success punch for the hearts and also glued them on.

Images: Eureka Stamps – 18001 Hearty Moose, 1106(441) Happy Valentines Day

Paper: The Paper Company – red and dark grey, unknown white, Beckett Expressions – Iceberg for image

Biblical Impressions Ice Cream Sundae

2012-01-26T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends!

Today I am sharing with you

a 'sweet' card featuring a cute stamp

from Biblical Impressions!

For this card I did a

lot of paper piecing.

The papers I used are from

We are Memory Keepers.

Thanks for visiting today.

See you soon!

Barb

Hogs & Kisses

2012-01-26T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hi crafty people!
Today I have a little "Hogs & Kisses" card to show you.
I made this cute little card with
Pigs in Love (#2702) from QKR Stampede.

I used to be a pig collector, years ago, we had pigs of all sizes in every room of our house. Since that time, I've changed my style and now I, pretty much, only stamp pigs.
I thought this couple were adorable and they are a quick and easy image to color. I stamped onto water color paper and used water color crayons to color them.

I hand printed the sentiment.

I think this would make an adorable Valentine for my hubby!

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you will stop in to the

QKR Stampede shop

and see all the wonderful versatile images they have to offer.

Stop back soon and see what else our team is up to.

Eureka- Winter Bear

2012-01-25T06:00:00.000-08:00

For todays card, I decided to

use the stamp Winter Bear.

He's a cute little guy!

Actually, all of

Eureka's stamps

are cute!

I used a simple design for this card.

I wanted to really spotlight the image.

I used one of my favorite techniques -

coloring on colored paper.

I like to use Bazzil paper as it

has some texture to it and that

really helps to pop the colors out.

The word stamp is from QKR Stampede,

a sister company to Eureka

Thanks for visiting today!

I hope you got some inspiration

while you were here!

See you soon!

Barb

You're a Star!

2012-01-24T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello all! It's Kristie sharing today.

I have always loved when I see cards made with pages from old books and I have a couple books that I keep just for that purpose.

I love how this card turned out!

I used the Lg Patriotic Star (#11603) from Eureka! Stamps to make this card.

I tore a page out of an old book and stamped the star image randomly all over the page with red Distress Ink. I then used clear embossing powder to heat emboss the images.

As you can see I layered a couple layers onto a red card base to give a bit of dimension.

For the inside I randomly stamped onto another page from the book with red Distress Ink.

I used my computer to print the sentiment onto white paper, then used a bit of Antique Linen Distress Ink to tone down the bright white of the paper. I stamped a star into the center of the sentiment. I didn't want the star to overpower the sentiment, so I stamped it onto scrap paper and then onto the sentiment.

I think this card could be used for Valentine's Day, as a congratulations card, or for anytime you just want to let someone know you care or are proud of them.

There are many wonderful image in the Eureka! Stamps Store that can be used for a lot of different occasions, just try to think outside the box and use your imagination.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you will leave a comment and come back again soon.

Masculine Birthday Card

2012-01-23T05:09:00.000-08:00

Because of the college classes I'm taking, I tried to get a good head start on cardmaking this year, and had today's card finished a week or two ago. However, as is very typical for me, I suddenly remembered a family birthday - my husband's - is today! It's almost a family joke how I tend to forget my own family member's birthday cards until last minute! So Saturday morning found me hastily making a card while my husband shoveled the driveway! Bruce is not really into cards, but some time ago he saw me with a stack of notecards I was beginning to color in, and he requested I make one for him to give someone ... but he liked the black and white, and asked me to put just the smallest dash of red somewhere on the card, and leave the rest without color. Remembering that, I decided to make him a card with the same color scheme, though I did use some grey as well. I used the plaid stripes (second row) and the happy birthday for a simple, masculine look.

What a "pair"

2012-01-23T01:00:00.000-08:00

Hello! This is Jessica B. here today with a card for OKR Stampede. If you haven't checked them out recently please do so..you will find adorable images to suit any card or project you need!

I chose this cute , detailed pear for my card today. It stamps really well and just as detailed as it looks on the computer!

I stamped it in Archival sepia then water colored the whole thing with water colors and water color pencils. Then I tied some hemp twin around the image and adhered it to a premade card base. You can't get much easier than that can you?

Go check out the store and please come back to the blog often to see what the other talented design team members have to show you!

Have a great day! ~Jessica

Supplies : Stamp OKR Stampede, paper ~ Canson water color paper, premade card base ( Reflections), ink (Archival Sepia)..hemp twine ( stash)..other..water colors ( Tube Winsor & Newton (New gamboge)..Derwent Water color pencils

Found My Mitten

2012-01-21T03:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there!

It's Ceal to share another Biblical Impressions card with you. For my card I used two different stamps, 84207 Patchwork Glove and 32603 Snow Swirl. To make my background I stamped the Snow Swirl with Versamark ink added some sticky powder and heated it before adding my embossing powder. I then colored my image with Copic markers and masked it so I could sponge my background with distress inks.

Delight In The Lord

2012-01-20T00:00:00.000-08:00

Biblical Impressions

Have you visited them yet today?

If not - GO!

Their scripture stamps are awesome and I love to use them in CAS cards espcially!

I used their stamp Delight

some scraps, a prima, and a button.

Can't get much more simple than that!

Can you tell I love verse stamps and CAS cards?

QKR Stampede January Blog Hop

2012-01-19T17:04:00.000-08:00

Please note: It seems some of us are having problems with our blog hosts, some of the links are leading to a white page, some blogs can't see to be commented on and some posts just aren't posting.
Please continue through our hop, we are each trying to get things up and running properly.
If you find a link that isn't working, be sure to come back here to hop on to the next person on the hop. The line up is listed below.
Sorry for these problems and thanks for your patience!

Welcome to the first QKR Stampede Blog Hop for 2012!

This is also the first hop for our new design team.
I'm sure you will get to know these ladies and their style over the next 6 months.

You may recognize a couple of us,

but we also have some new ladies on our team.

This month our theme is "Love" With Valentine's Day not to far away, we thought we'd give you a bit of inspiration, so if you haven't started on your Valentine's cards yet, you can see some of the

fabulous images you can find at

QKR Stampede.

Here's a little sneak peak of what you will find on the hop.

So let's get started. If any of the links don't work or you get "lost" along the way, just hop on back to this page and you can get back on track.

Your next stop is

A J's blog

from there you will be hopping on to see:

and our guest

Once you have hopped through all the blogs listed, let us know what you thought of our hop and our new team.

Thanks for coming along with us on our hop, we hope we have given you some great inspiration.

Why not hop over to the QKR Stampede shop and picking out some great stamps to work with.

Once you do that, create something, come back and comment on a post and leave a link to your project.

We'd love to see what you create.

Come back soon, our design team ladies will be posting new projects on a regular basis.

Birthday Girl

2012-01-19T00:00:00.000-08:00

I have another CAS card to share with you today!

I tend to keep some of my birthday cards very simple, especially ones that I am sending to those who are int he hospital or are elderly, or overseas.

I do it for postage reasons and for the fun of simplicity.

I always make sure to use a really thick card stock when I make my cards this simple.

The title of this stamp is fittingly Birthday Girl

and on the inside I used the sentiment titled I Wish You Love which you can get in rubber or digital!

Calm waters..

2012-01-18T12:59:00.000-08:00

Can't we all use some of that at times?

HI! This is Jessica B. here today with a post for Biblical Impressions. What a fun card this was to make! This one is bound for my father for his birthday. I think he will like it as much as I do. If you haven't checked out the store in a while , please do so! There are many fantastic images you can use to create scenes just like this!

Isn't that pretty? I used this fantastic Schooner stamp , plus this for the tree line in the back ground and this stamp for the rocks in the foreground.

To start off I stamped the ship on scrap copy paper and cut it out to make the mask. Then stamped it on the actual piece of paper i was using, covered it with the mask then stamped the trees. I drew a faint horizon line then stamped the rocks in the beachy area. I turned the stamp catty cornered to do the "curve" of the shoreline. Then I colored it all with Prismacolor colored pencils and OMS. Matted it to a dark grey paper....then to the card base..and viloa'..I am super happy with how this turned out!

That's is for me today! Hope you are having a fantastic day..please check back often as the other Design Team members are sure to have more creations to please!

supplies Stamp ( Biblical Impressions), paper ( Strathmore Bristol, SU!), Ink Archival black, SU! Old Olive, other..Prismacolor Colored Pencils, OMS

One of a Kind

2012-01-17T08:42:00.000-08:00

HI! Jessica B, here with a fantastic stamp from Eureka Stamps.. I love butterflies and when I saw this beauty I couldn't wait to ink it up. I knew it would be a lot of fun to color and it didn't disappoint!

Ok, I have to admit that once I did ink this up it was a bit intimidating LOL. I decided to use an over all color scheme which was yellow, red, and orange for all but one of the butterflies. I really wanted to make one of the "pop" which I think I did by coloring it in the blue/turquoise.

here is a close up of the image!...so pretty..

I really did enjoy all the coloring and after getting started it really didn't take that long.I stamped it in black and colored with Prismacolor colored pencils and OMS.Very simple. Since the image was so colorful I wanted to make a very simple card, so I just used a premade dark blue card base and a simple piece of white satin ribbon doubled for a tiny bit of texture.

If you haven't stopped into Eureka Stamps recently..you really should! You can find this fantastic stamp there with tons more to make some fantastic pieces of art!

I hope you enjoyed my card today, and please check back to see what the other talented Design Team members have for you!

supplies stamp ( Eureka Stamps), paper, (Strathmore Bristol,) card base( K&Co. ), ink ( Archival black) Other, Prismacolor colored pencils , OMS, white ribbon ( stash)

Snowman Block

2012-01-17T05:35:00.000-08:00

When I was making this Snowman card last week - about the only snowman I've seen in this strange winter - I had some blue, white, and silver plaid ribbon that I thought would make a really nice blue and white card. The snowman is so charming, he doesn't need any coloring. But then I decided to just add a little color by doing paper piecing with the scarf (using a red marker every other panel). Oh, and wouldn't it be great to do the hat in with black glossy cardstock? And by the time I had embossed the hat portion of the image, it seemed obvious I should continue with the rest of the snowman "parts". How glad I am that I went that direction when I saw Ceal's snowman on the blog! So, now you have two very different ideas of how the same adorable stamp can be used! I am a word person, so I put this greeting of blessings underneath, backed with a scrap of the same paper used for the scarf.

Heart Balloons!!!!

2012-01-16T02:13:00.000-08:00

I thought I would share a cute kitty card with you today using the Balloon Kitty Stamp from Eureka Stamps. This super cute image is available in 2 sizes as well as digi format! I used the larger one, stamped it off and colored with watercolor crayons. I trimmed it down, and layered onto some PPs from Echo Park. I added some purple ribbon, and a sticker for the sentiment.

Well that is all for now...have a fantastic Monday!

Happy Birthday Balloons

2012-01-16T01:10:00.000-08:00

HI there! I hope you are having a wonderful Monday. Today I wanted to share a very CAS card I made for using the Balloons stamp from Biblical Impressions. Since we celebrated my middle DD's birthday yesterday, I thought it would be fun to make a birthday card. I stamped the image and colored with watercolor crayons. I used my CM cutting system to cut the oval. I also cut and oval from the purple PP from Echo Park. I layered onto a purple CS base, and used the Happy Birthday stamp from BI along the bottom.

Like I said...very CAS, but I thought it was cute for a kids party card.

Thanks for stopping by!

2012-01-15T23:29:00.000-08:00

Good morning everyone, its Aj here from fist full of glitter

And today its my turn to spread a little QKR love and inspiration.

Today Im using digi9603 Birthday Bear

Who has been placed on a very simple but entertaining background using papers from Crate Paper Neighbourhood and because these are such a busy design I kept the embellishments really simple, just a ribbon accent with matching bow.

Thanks for looking in today !

Oh My! A Moose!

2012-01-15T00:00:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! This is Molly from Miss Molly Creations - How are you today?

A Moose - How fitting for our new life in Alaska?

I loved him from the moment I saw him at Eureka Stamps

His fun and friendly mane is full of love and I tried to showcase that as best as I could - but I bet we could all come up with an amazing way that is fitting for our projects! Why don't you try helping out the

Hearty Moose with your own style?

I had fun using some scrap paper and tried to go some what monochromatic and manly with the browns.

http://www.eurekastamps.com/proddetail.php?prod=18001&cat=58

Let It Snow

2012-01-14T15:47:00.000-08:00

Hi there and thanks for stopping by!

I hope you enjoyed our blog hop on Monday. This is my first post of the new year for Eureka Stamps.

I am a big fan of snowmen and I found this cutie 30201 Snow Man Block, which makes a great CAS card.

You could go without coloring him at all but I gave him just a touch of color on his nose, hat and buttons.

DT sample Biblical Impressions

2012-01-14T04:59:00.001-08:00

I received these two gorgeous stamps In the post and the minute I saw them I knew that they needed to be used on a green and brown card. I kept this card very simple so as not to take away from the verse.

Psalms is one of my favourite books of the bible. And this is by far one of my most favourite verses. I listened to our songsters singing this only the other week. Have had three friends post this as their Facebook status update so it's clear God is trying to get me to hear Him.

I hope you like this card I am making a few more with this stamp today as its really got me thinking.

Karen
Www.quackas.blogspot.com

Ladybugs, Hearts and Daisies

2012-01-13T00:01:00.000-08:00

Hi, Roxie here, I'm using Eureka Stamps images today and repurposed images which can be used year round to create a cheerful Valentine.

The ladybugs were stamped and colored with Copic markers.

The tiny hearts were punched out and glued to the card.

The daisies are packaged precut images that I glued to the card with Aleene's tacky glue and then added Stickles to the center.

A Martha Stewart punch was used for the borders then I embossed two lines using the Scor-Pal before adding the image panel with black border.

For the envelope I cut a strip of cardstock, stamped the ladybugs and colored, attached to the card and ran a line of black along the edge using a Marvy fine tip marker. It is also embossed using the Scor-Pal.

For the insert I scored double lines along each edge.

Images: Eureka Stamps – Tiny Ladybug, Happy Valentine’s Day
Paper: Remember When – black textured, Bazzill – white textured
Ink: Memento – Tuxedo Black
Accessories: K&Company – precut Flowers, Stickles, Copic markers, Aleene’s tacky glue
Tools: Martha Stewart heart border punch, EK Success – tiny heart punch, Scor-Pal

Biblical Impressions Winter Blog Hop

2012-01-12T20:30:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to our first Biblical Impressions blog hop this year. As you can see by the snippets we have some awesome eye candy ahead. Your first stop on our hop is Barb and she has a gorgeous project in store for you, from there just follow the links to see what the DT has in store for you and I have listed a complete order of the hop below in case you get lost along the way

After finishing the hop please come back and leave a comment to let us know what you thought

Happy Hoppin!

Dangling Hearts

2012-01-12T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello all!

Do you realize that Valentine's Day is just a little over a month away?

Have you started you cards yet? Do you usually make Valentine's?

Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't.

Today's card is made with

Love You (#10301) from QKR Stampede.

This image can easily be used as a Valentine or for any occasion when you just want to say I Love You!

The image comes in 3 parts. I cut the 3 components apart and use them separately. The sentiment is stamped directly on the white card stock, the rag doll is stamped onto another piece of white card stock and colored with water color crayons. The heart is stamped 3 times onto red card stock.

I fussy cut the doll and the hearts.

The doll is adhered with foam tape as well as the heart she is holding. The others are adhered with glue dots.

I pierced each heart and the letters above with a paper piercer and used 'baker's twine' that I made to "hang" the hearts.

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you have enjoyed this card and will come back soon and see what our design team has to show you.

Now why not pop into the QKR Stampede shop and see what you can find to make your Valentine's Day cards with. Or, for that matter any other cards, there are a lot of great images there.

Leave us a comment and let us know what you plan to do for Valentines this year and what you think of this card.

1 Thes 5:11

2012-01-12T00:00:00.000-08:00

Good Morning! It is Molly from Miss Molly Creations!

I couldn't be happier to announce that I am a part of the Biblical Impressions Design Team!

I was honored and excited as I love to use scripture on my cards and to send to people I have been praying for. I may not always come across as the typical Christian - but I do have a growing faith and love of prayer - as I know first handed it works.

Here is another one of my smaller cards that I can slip into someone's book, or their pocket, or something. I like to leave them so people know I have been praying for them without trying to be thanked for it. It isn't something we should need recognition for, we should just be doing it.

I used the Medium Sunflower Image - which can also be ordered in large. I also used the verse

1 Thes 5:11.

Have you prayed for anyone today?

Eureka - Gorill-ya be Mine?

2012-01-11T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends!

My second posting for Eureka stamps

this year, 2012, features the stamps -

Gorilla-ya be mine and Gorilla with hearts.

Too fun! I have loved this image for a while!

So glad I finally have it in my hands to use!

I stamped this cute image onto

colored Bazzil paper then added

color with colored pencil.

I love using this technique -

the colors just post when added

to a darker paper!

Thanks for visiting today!

Come back again soon!

Barb

2012-01-11T00:16:00.001-08:00

Morning folks, today is my first DT posting over at QKR Stampede and I have used this cute valentine turtle 5402 Turtle in Love on my card & coloured him using copic sketch markers. The papers used are a mix of Create Paper & Basic Grey with Kraft & Bazil Basics as matting, and to finish off I added a rather lush bow in a shade to match him.

If you havent already you really need to go take a look round the stamps over at QKR Stampede, the choice is great !

Bibilical Impressions- Saddle Bag

2012-01-10T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends!

Today is my first posting for

Biblical Impressions for 2012!

Glad you stopped by!

For my card today, I used the image

Saddle Bag # 37917.

This card is really a reach for me -

I don't usually do things without color!

I decided to shake things up a bit and

do a monochromatic card. NO COLORING!

Wow. For me - that's a first!

I am pleased with how the card turned out though -

I think it goes well with the image!

I only used kraft paper and

Brushed Corduroy Distress ink on this card.

Thanks for stopping today!

I hope to see you back here again!

Barb

You're an Angel

2012-01-10T02:00:00.000-08:00

When I was deciding what to create earlier tonight, I was browsing through my Eureka! Stamps and came across "Sm Ribbon Angel" (#21401) and knew this was what I wanted to work with.

I have had this stamp for a while and I don't know why I haven't used it before. I ordered it because she was so beautiful and then she got buried in with my other stamps and just never got noticed.

I'm so glad I found her!

Guess I need a better way of organizing and storing my stamps, eh?

I stamped her onto water color paper and colored her with water color crayons. I wanted a bit of sparkle, so I used some Stickles on her wings and halo. Every angel needs a bit of sparkle don't you think?!?!

To add a bit more sparkle I layered the image onto blue glitter paper then onto a white card base.

I thought this card went right along with the Eureka Blog Hop theme this month of "Love" What signifies love more than an angel?

I plan to send this card to a friend who has been there for me through some very tough times. I will write inside "You're an Angel!"

I do believe that some people in our lives are our guardian angels, there to be with us through thick and thin.

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you like this card as much as I do.

There are many beautiful angel images in the Eureka! Stamp store so if there is an angel in your life, check them out and let your angel know that she/he is appreciated.

Pucker Up!

2012-01-10T00:00:00.000-08:00

Hello All! Molly here from Miss Molly Creations!

I am so happy to tell you that I am also a member of the QKR Stampede Design Team!

They have some of the most adorable and lovable stamps you could ever find!

I am showcasing my most favorite of them all and he is also going to be placed in the lunch box of my husband to let him know he is my favorite :)

The title of this stamp is Pucker Up

And how could you not smile when you see him with open arms?

I keep these types of notes small just because I know Nick doesn't want anything he can't put in a pocket. I also know that he is not the type to appreciate the ribbon, brads, and fancy things that can be used.

I just let him know I love him and keep it simple.

Eureka Stamps Love is in the Air Blog Hop

2012-01-08T21:00:00.000-08:00

It's Monday!

In fact....

It's the second Monday of the month and that means that it's time for our first Eureka Blog Hop of the year!

This month we are celebrating

Love and Valentine's Day.

These fabulous ladies are creating all month long so be sure and stop by our blog often to check out their latest project. Like us on Facebook and get updates every time a new project is posted!

Here's a quick card to get the hop started!

I used "Stick My Neck Out" and "Valentine Giraffe".

Now go check out some more "LOVE"ly inspiration!

Jessica Beare

Roxie Glaza

Kristie Maynard
Ceal Pritchett

Jessica Stockmeyer
Sarah Kornhaus

Molly Ritterbeck

Barb Best

Kristine Reynolds

Thanks for hopping with us!

2012-01-08T12:59:00.000-08:00

Good Morning! This is Jessica B. I hope you had a great weekend! This is my first project and post for QKR Stampede and I thrilled to work with the images and talented Design Team.

I chose this little cutie for my project. He was so much fun to color! I am going to send this to a dear friend of mine that just had a preemie baby last week. I think she will like it.

He is stamped on Strathmore Bristol paper and colored with colored pencils and OMS. I think he is darling.

Please check out the QKR Stampede on line store for lots of other cute designs. Also check out the other design team members to see what they have created ! Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

supplies Stamp QKR Stampede, paper Strathmore Bristol, patterned paper S.E.I., card base (K&Co), Ink~ Archival (black), other Colored Pencils ( Prismacolor & Faber Castell) OMS, buttons ( stash)

Baby Boy Carriage

2012-01-07T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there thanks for stopping by!

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. This is my first post of the year for Biblical Impressions. There are so many gorgeous stamps to choose from but for my card I decided on 30207 - Sm Carriage,

A friend of my daughters is having a baby boy and she wanted me to make a card for her and this stamp was perfect!

Let some spring in...

2012-01-06T07:00:00.000-08:00

Good Morning! This is Jessica B. and I am doing my very first project and post for the Eureka DT. I am so thrilled to be part of such a wonderful, helpful talented Design Team , and to have such fantastic images to work with!
For my project today I chose this wonderful butterfly. After a while you will see I have a bit of a "thing" for butterflies and flowers and this stamp provided both..win-win!

I didn't make a card for today. I needed a birthday gift for my sweet step- sister and I am pretty sure she has gotten plenty of cards from me in the past ( come to think of it she usually gets drawings..hmmm maybe I need to make a card as well ;). Anyway, I stamped the image on water color paper in Archival black ink and colored it in using a mixture of water color pencils and Winsor & Newton inks. The whole thing matted is 8x8. Nice size for a little wall hanging..I am going to frame it before shipping.

Here is a close up of the image. This was such fun to color! I have several other color combos picked out already...and I know it will make a beautiful card.

I hope you enjoyed the card and please go check out the store! There are lots of stamps and they are of excellent quality...

Have a great weekend and please check back to see what the other talented ladies have created!

supplies ~ Stamp ~ Eureka, Ink Archival black, paper Arches 140lb water color paper Hot pressed, other..water color pencils Derwent, Inks Winsor & Newton, black card stock ( stash)

The Wonderful Names of Jesus II

2012-01-06T04:52:00.000-08:00

As a design team member for both Biblical Impressions and Eureka, I thought it might be fun to occasionally post similar images from each. My first post featured Eureka’s Names of Jesus image; here is Biblical Impression’s Names of Jesus image.

This was one of those designs in which what I planned to do and what I ended up doing were very different. I had embossed the NOJ with clear powder, planning to ink not quite to the border of the stamps, so that the border words were legible, but sort of fading off into the background. Then I planned to iron off the embossing, and tear the edges. But in an ADD moment I forgot my original plan and did a more traditional inking (using Brilliance ink pads), and having already messed up my original idea, went for straight edges. While most of my cards are standard A2 designs, this one is slightly larger so that I could frame the stamp better, and cover up less of it with the smaller scripture, which is Psalm 113:3, available on the full sheet, Be Still.

Happy New Year..

2012-01-05T09:40:00.000-08:00

HELLO!

My name is Jessica and I am thrilled to be a new addition to the Biblical Impressions DT! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!

This is my first design team post ever and I am excited to get it underway! Our theme for this month is "Winter" and I think it is perfect. I don't know about you , but this southern girl is not diggin' the cold weather in my area. It was 12 degrees at the bus stop this morning!! I am ready for some sunshine and heat! ( please do not remind me of this when it is 103 this summer :)

I chose this cute little sledding snowman for my focus and I love it. I admit I was tired of red/green so I wanted something different. My 7yo dd said " Why don't you make it a snow "GIRL"..."?? Hmmm..seemed like a good idea so I went with it!

This is a close up of the snow girl .she is in hot pink..and sledding on glitter!( I don't usually use a lot of glitter..but my daughter insisted LOL) I also sprayed some perfect pearls mixed with water on the whole thing to add just a bit of shimmer.
Although you can't see the background paper really well, I used a stamp that says "Let it snow" and stamped the verse repeatedly in Pixie Dust VersaMagic ink. It was a cute way to incorporate a little bit of pink and shimmer with out taking the card over the edge.

I hope you enjoyed my card for the day! Have a great weekend!Please check back to see what the other talented ladies have made!

Supplies : Stamp ~ ( snow man & verse) Biblical Impressions, paper ~ Stamping UP! Whisper White, ink~ Archival black, Pixie Dust Versa Magic, Other...Colored Pencils ~ Prismacolor, OMS..Ribbon and resin snowflake..( stash)...White Perfect pearls

Gorill-ya be my Valentine?

2012-01-05T06:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Thursday!!!

I have been working on some Valentine's Day cards this week.

Does it seem too early?

Well...it's only 5 weeks away so if you haven't thought about it yet...you might want to start!

Besides...I want to give you plenty of time to get your stamps ordered!

Eureka Stamps has some terrific

Valentine/Love Stamps!

I used Gorilla With Hearts for this card.

The sentiment is Goril-ya Valentine.

I stamped the gorilla on a white panel and then when I cut the panel into a rectangle I trimmed around his leg and head to leave them "out of the box" a little. I think it's kind of a cool effect! The glass heart is from Ariden Creations and the image was colored with Copic Markers.

I hope you are starting to get some Valentine's inspiration. Be sure and come back next Monday for the Eureka Stamps Valentine Blog hop to get even more!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kristine

The Wonderful Names of Jesus

2012-01-03T07:02:00.000-08:00

Greetings and Salutations! I'm Sarah Kornhaus, privileged to be part of the Eureka and Biblical Impressions design teams! I have been enjoying and using their stamps for years. After nearly a year and a half of very little card making because of attending college online, it's great to be back into stamping again. I'm still taking classes, but I've eased up on my course load just a bit and have some time for "play."

I love Names of Jesus stamps, they give reminders of the many facets of the Lord; he is our Savior, our King; he is our Shepherd, and so much more. The script-like font of Eureka’s Names of Jesus image is very classy looking. Starting the new year by reflecting on the character of Christ is a great way to go!

For this card, I used metallic/mica powders to achieve an embossed copper effect for a masculine recipient. The green powder (not what is sold at Eureka or BI) has some flaw in it, and smears on any cardstock used. However, I deliberately used it here to accomplish the aged effect. I had planned to add a small scripture text stamp to the card, but when I finished the NOJ panel, I decided the antiqued, elegant appearance did not need anything added to it other than the miniature brads.

It may be my own lack of photography skills, but embossed images never seem to photograph as well as I would like. The text is actually very readable, despite what you see in the photo.

Blessings!
Sarah

New Year, New Team!

2012-01-01T00:01:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I hope you had a fun and safe New Year's Eve and get to relax and enjoy the first day of 2012!

Thanks for stopping by to visit us today!

We are very excited to be announcing our Design Team members for the first six months of 2012! But first....

Here's a fun little New Years card I made to share with you made with a couple of Digital Images from Eureka Stamps.

Here is the inside.

Stamps:

New Year Baby by Eureka Stamps (available in red rubber & digi)

Happy New Year by Eureka Stamps (available in red rubber & digi)

Paper:

Bazzill Basic Card Stock

Neenah White Card Stock

Jillibean soup patterned paper

Ink:

Copic Markers

Other:

EK Success Star Border Punch

Spellbinders Nestabilities Star, circle and scallop circle dies

OK...and now Heeeeeeeeeere's our new DT ladies:

Some of these ladies have been on the team before and some of them are brand spanking new but they all do fabulous work and I hope you'll stop by often to see what they have made for you!

We wish you the very best in 2012 and thank you for stopping by to see us!!!

Happy New Year!

Kristine

Merry Christmoose

2011-12-23T06:00:00.000-08:00

Just a couple more days till Christmas and I keep running back in my craft room for some last minute stamping!

This time it was to make this card for my husband to give to someone at work. He wanted a fun way to give a gift card and I knew that I had a few of these great

Gift Card Holder Square Scallop Card from Creative Cuts and More in my stash.

I decorated the front with this cute Holly Moose by Eureka Stamps.

And then I finished the inside with this cute saying.

This die cut card comes with the slot all ready cut out for the gift card!!!

Stamps:

Holly Moose by Eureka Stamps

Merry Christmoose by Eureka Stamps

Paper:

Gift Card Holder Square Scallop Card from Creative Cuts and More

Patterned Paper is from my stash

Neenah white card stock

Ink:

Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink

Copic Markers

Other:

glitter stickers (unknown source)

Felt rick rack

Spellbinders Dies

EK Success punch

Thanks for stopping by!

If I don't see you before then...Merry Christmas!

Kristine

Simple Season's Greetings

2011-12-22T06:00:00.000-08:00

Are you ready for Christmas???

I think I am! All the gifts are wrapped and the cards are mailed. The kids helped me clean the house and the in laws arrive tonight. I will do the final grocery shopping tomorrow.

I made this card last week but haven't had a chance to share it so I thought I'd share it today. Such a simple design but the image is so pretty it really doesn't need much else!

I especially like how the bow turned out!

Here's a closer look at the pretty cardinal. This image is available in red rubber and digi from Eureka Stamps and is part of the Tender Thoughts line.

Stamps:

Season's Greetings Cardinal

Paper:

Bazzill Basics Cardstock

Neenah White Cardstock

Ink:

Memento Tuxedo Black Die Ink

Copic Markers

Other:

Ribbon from Michael's

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

Poinsettia

2011-12-19T07:12:00.000-08:00

Hi there...can you believe Christmas is only a few days away????!!!! Small panic attack coming on! Actually I am ALMOST done shopping. I have 4 more gifts to buy, but a couple of them I don't need until after Christmas day, so I have time. My hubby and I are planning on doing all the kids' wrapping on Tuesday night, so we should be good. Then there is the trip to the grocery store...lets just say...that is going to be an adventure. I can't go until Friday, and I will have all 3 of my children...fun fun! Well...today I wanted to share a card I made using the Poinsettia Flower stamp from Biblical Impressions. This image is our "stamp of the month" for December. I stamped the image and colored with watercolor crayons. BUT...I did some paper piecing on the leaves of the flower. The PP is all from my stash...I believe it is SU. I added a rub-on, some stickles, and some little red gems to the corners. A very simple card, but that flower is so pretty alone, that you don't need much more. Well have a wonderful holiday week!

Christmas cards

2011-12-15T02:00:00.000-08:00

How are you doing on your Christmas cards?

I was having a tough time deciding on a card to make and I was thinking I wouldn't get them done. Finally, a style ect. just hit me and I was set to go.

I decided to use the "Pine Sprig" (#15702) image from QKR Stampede.

I stamped it onto white card stock and colored them with water color crayons.

I used a few different colors of card stock with the image as a mat.

I then ran white card stock through my Cuttlebug with the snowflake embossing folder.

Here is a close up that shows the embossed snowflakes better.

I use just a touch of gold Stickles on the bells to finish them off.

On the inside of the cards I used the digital image of

"Merry Christmas" (#6803) from Eureka! Stamps.

By using the digital image, I could adjust the size and change the color to match the card fronts.

I'm lovin' how they turned out!

Did you make Christmas cards this year?

There's still time.

Just pop into QKR Stampede, Eureka! Stamps or Biblical Impressions and pick out an image and a sentiment.

They can be quick and easy, especially if you purchase the digital images.

Thanks for stopping by today. Come again soon!

Biblical - Large Sunflower und Happy Birthday

2011-12-05T01:00:00.000-08:00

I hope you had a nice second Advent yesterday.
Here in Berlin it has been raining all day, that was not nice.

Today I want to show two stamp from the shop Biblical Impressions zeigen. They are "Large Sunflower" and "Happy Birthday".

The Flower I stamped two times, so that you can see the 3D.

In the stamp shop, there are many biblical stamp, but also many other beautiful images can find her there. A visit is worthwhile in any case, yes you might like one or the other stamp.

Have a nice week

Eureka! Stamps - Snowy Merry Christmas / Ribbons and Stars Border

2011-12-02T03:00:00.000-08:00

It is not long until Christmas, so there is to see another Christmas card.
This card I've deliberately kept simple, and only in Bordaux red and silver, I like the color composition.

Today I will show you a Christmas card with two stamps from the stamp shop Eureka! Stamps.

They are the stamps Snowy Merry Christmas and Ribbon and Stars Border.
In the shop you can buy this stamp as rubber stamp or digi-stamp.

I stamped the two images and then I embossed this with silver embossingpowder.

Have a nice weekand

Stamping on a layout

2011-12-01T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello blog friends!

A while back I got a set of adorable alpha stamps called "Angel Alphabet" (#10502) and "Watering Hearts" (#8403) from QKR Stampede

I knew exactly what I wanted to do with the

"Angel Alphabet" and finally did it.

I stamped out "Kelsie Angel Baby" and colored it with water color crayons

In the center I used the "Watering Hearts" image.

These were perfect for this layout, as we called her that from the time she was born.

I'm way behind in my scrapbooking. That little Angel Baby is getting close to 22 yrs old now.

I love how this layout turned out. I love using stamping on layouts and this is a perfect example of one way that it can be done.

The "Angel Alphabet" can be used for so many different kinds of projects. How cute would it be to use them to make a name plate for a little girl's room?!?!

QKR Stampede and it's sister company Eureka! Stamps have a lot of great angel images. So pop on over to the stores and take a look.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you have been inspired to use some of your stamps on your layouts.

Hope you'll stop by again soon.

QKR Stampede - "Santa Bear"

2011-11-29T01:00:00.000-08:00

OMG, where is the time to come. The first Advent is already over and there remain only three weeks until Christmas.
Time to produce the last Christmas card.
I love the bears from qkr, so there again today to see one
Today I used the stamp " Santa Bear" from the shop QKR-Stampede.
The bear is so cute, I love him.

I colored the image with watercolor pencils and I wiped with turpentine.

Have a nice day

Snowy Season's Greetings

2011-11-26T06:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Saturday!

I hope you are enjoying your long holiday weekend!

Ok...don't laugh but It is starting to feel like winter here in California so I thought I would make a winter card for you this week.

I know that those of you in snow country don't think we really have winter but it's cold and rainy so it's winter to me! One of the things I love about winter is that I can be in the snow in 2 hours but I don't have to live my day to day life in it!

Here's my snowy card! I just love the cool feel of pink and teal together.

And....a little closer look....

This adorable image is "Best Friends" from QKR Stampede.

I hope whatever stage of winter you are experiencing, you are staying warm and cozy!

Kristine

LIon Head

2011-11-26T00:00:00.000-08:00

This card features the Lion Head image from Biblical Impressions.

The background is created with Ranger Alcohol Inks: Butterscotch and Rust. I cut a circle of felt using my Nestabilities, attached to my Velcro block and inked up then did a circular motion on the card for the sun, applied the same color to the entire panel. Next I used a piece of felt cut about ½” wide and pulled the rust color over the top of the butterscotch then repeated the sun which helped create the dark outside edge.

The lion image was colored with Copics: (E25,31,33,35,37,40,42) then attached to the card with foam squares.

The small nailheads were attached using Aleene’s Paper Glaze for adhesive. I touch a stick pin to the glaze then to the back of the nailhead which picks it up, place it on the card, press down with the finger and pull away then slide into place if needed.

The image was stamped on the envelope and insert using Stampin Up’s Going Gray ink.

Image: Biblical Impressions –33002 Lion Head

Paper: Remember When – black textured, glossy white, unknown colors, Beckett Expressions Iceberg for image

Ink: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Ranger Alcohol Inks –Butterscotch, Rust, Stampin Up - Going Gray

The Red Bird Sings-Season's Greeting

2011-11-25T08:00:00.000-08:00

Wait till you see this beautiful image from Eureka Stamps.

I am so in love with any stamp that is of an animal, this Christmas image is perfect.

This image is called Season's Greetings Cardinal Card.I love when the sentiment and image are all together like this one.My image was colored with Copic markers. Matting was done twice to bring out the colors in this image.My airbrush machine was used for the background.I found this patterned paper at Hobby Lobby and just love the patternBurgundy ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon worked to add the texture.Just a few red pearls to decorate from Pizzazz Aplenty.I even used a little Liquid Glass to accent the berries.

Now I couldn't forget to share a view of the inside, just ready for a message.

Did you know most images are available in both unmounted red rubber and digital at Eureka Stamps.

You can pop over and get some great images for your Holiday cards.

This is my last post today!

I want to take this time to THANK Maribeth for giving me so much as a design team member of QKR Stampede, Biblical Impressions, and Eureka Stamps.

I have really enjoyed creating with the stamps and products.

Out of the Water

2011-11-25T00:00:00.000-08:00

For today's card I used the QKR Stampede – 20305 Fishing Fly, 20304 Large Fish and Biblical Impressions –90306 Woven Fibers Background, 90703 Rough Texture Background

The water was created with watercolor pencils and Signo gel pen for the white.

The water drops were created with Aleene’s Paper Glaze.

Copic markers were used to color the fish and it glued to the panel at the tail and popped up with foam tape towards the head.

The fly was stamp on the card then stamped again and cut out minus the hook and mounted over the first image. The feather was glued to the card with Aleene’s tacky glue.

EK Success Brackett punch was used for the border and a Tonic paper perforator was used to distress the opposite edge.

Tim Holtz clear ruler and Bazzill piercer were used to create the pierced borders on the image panel.

Images:QKR Stampede – 20305 Fishing Fly, 20304 Large Fish, Biblical Impressions –90306 Woven Fibers Background, 90703 Rough Texture Background

Paper:The Paper Company – greens, Fiskars – black, unknown watercolor paper

Ink:Memento – Tuxedo Black

Accessories:silver brads, feather, Aleene’s Paper Glaze, tacky glue, watercolor pencils, water and artist brush, Copic markers

Fall Wreath - Eureka Stamps

2011-11-24T00:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the US today, I used the large Eureka Stamps – 22101 Oak Leaf Wreath image for todays card.

The image was colored with Copic markers: pomegranate – E07,08,09,R29,46,59, leaves– E95,97,99, E31,35 over the top, wreath W1,3,5,7, E21,44,47, shading – C00,0,1, and E40,42…this was done over the entire white space of the background heavier in some spots.

The bow is paper pieced and built up in layers to create dimension.

The Thanksgiving is cut from a piece of K&Company designer paper, mounted on cardstock to add dimension.

The corner tabs are cut with the Iron Eagle punch from EK Success and glued to the card with Aleene’s tacky glue, these are the negative pieces we normally throw away.

Paper piercing was done around the edge of the image panel.

The image panel with borders was mounted on foam squares.

Image:Eureka Stamps – 22101 Oak Leaf Wreath, and this is large 4” x 3” image
Paper:The Paper Company – Green, Bazzill – yellow, Canson burgundy paper, Beckett Expressions – Iceberg for image, K&Company – plaid designer paper
Accessories:The Paper Studio – brads, Copics
Tools: Stampin Up - mat pack, Bazzill - piercer, Iron Eagle punch, cutting sccissors, Colluzzle and craft knife

Easy Gift Card Holders

2011-11-23T02:00:00.001-08:00

Hello blog fans!

Today I have some very simple gift card holders to show you.

This first one was made with "Lady Bug Border" (#25302) from

Eureka! Stamps.

I cut the red card stock 4 1/4" x 7 1/2"

I scored and folded it at 1 1/2" and at 4 1/2" The 1 1/2" section folds in to create the pocket for the gift card, by just adhering the outer edges of the pocket.

The other folds to form the front of the card.

I adhered the stamped Lady Bug Border to the front of the card.

Very simple.

This 2nd gift card holder I used "Christmas Border" (#15706) from

QKR Stampede and stepped it up a notch.

I stamped the Christmas Border onto the front of the card and colored the image. I also stamped the image onto the envelope that I made and colored it too.

These gift card holders can be made with many images from Eureka! Stamps or it's sister companies QKR Stampede and Biblical Impressions.

You are only limited by your imagination.

There are many different themes that can be used for lots of occasions.

Thanks for stopping by today. Leave a comment, then hop on over and see what you can find to make some of these cute gift card holders.

Eureka! Stamps

QKR Stampede

Biblical Impressions

Turkey Boy

2011-11-22T06:43:00.000-08:00

Hi there. Only a couple more days until TURKEY DAY!!!!! So in honor of the upcoming US holiday, I thought I would share this cute little card using the Turkey Boy Stamp from Biblical Impressions. A very simple card, but doesn't it look like he is begging us not to eat him...lol. I stamped him, and colored with colored pencils. I layered onto some DP from Echo Park. I added the brown ribbon and bow. Very simple, but cute! Thanks for stopping by!

Biblical - Flower Bouquet

2011-11-21T01:00:00.000-08:00

Today I can show you another stamp from the Stamp Shop Biblical Impressions. It's called "Flower Bouquet". My card can take on many occasions, but I think she will be given away as a birthday card.

In the stamp shop, there are many biblical stamp, but also many other beautiful images can find her there. A visit is worthwhile in any case, yes you might like one or the other stamp.

I colored the image with watercolor pencils and I wiped with terpentine.

Have a nice week

Candy Wishes

2011-11-20T07:30:00.000-08:00

Today my Eureka Stamp image is one yummy design.

Can you believe it is only one month and five days till Christmas?

Let me share my card today.

I started by coloring my image with Copic markers, then I went in to touch with a little Creative Inspirations Paint.

I found this Stampin Up paper in my stash and knew it would be a great background for my red Candy Cane.

Now you know I fussy cut and pop dotted to my card.

I little greenery and red berries make it really pop.

Last I added a few red pearls from Pizzazz Aplenty.

Did you know there is also the Legend of The Candy Cane background stamp available at Eureka Stamps, bet this would be wonderful together.

Hope I gave you a little inspiration today.

QKR Stampede - "Snowy Merry Christmas" and "Ribbon and Bells"

2011-11-18T01:00:00.000-08:00

The year is coming to an end and the holiday season is upon us.
Next Sunday we have the first Advent.
Had we not had until New Year?
Today I will show you a Christmas card with two stamps from the stamp shop Eureka! Stamps.

They are the stamps Snowy Merry Christmas and Ribbon and bells.

In the shop you can buy this stamp as rubber stamp or digi-stamp.

I colored the image with watercolor pencils and I wiped with turpentine.

Have a nice day

QKR Stampede Novemer 2011 Blog Hop

2011-11-17T19:09:00.000-08:00

Hello and welcome to the QKR Stampede blog hop for November, our theme this month is SNOWMAN - SNOWWOMAN - SNOWPEOPLE so you might find the creatures we build out of snow or the real people that loves playing in the snow.

Below you will find the complete blog hop order and direct links to each design team member's hop post (the hop offically starts at 6:00 AM Easter so if they aren't set yet please check back).
Should a link be broken along the way just hop back over to this blog to find the next person in the line up or just hop through the direct links from here.

Here a sneek of what you'll see along the way.

And now to get you started on the hop:

QKR Stampede - you're here

Laugh & Smile

2011-11-17T06:00:00.001-08:00

Hello Friends!!

So glad you stopped by today. My week is crazy busy because my sons high school marching band is hosting a band tournament this Saturday and I am in charge of it! But I do have a quick post today to share a really cute Eureka Stamps image.

Here's a closer look at the girls.

Stamps:

Lrg Best Friends by Eureka Stamps

Ink:

Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink

Copic Markers

Paper:

Patterned Paper by Creative Imaginations

Bazzil Basics card stock

Neenah white card stock

Other:

Prima flowers

Robins Egg Dew Drops

I'm so glad you stopped by today and hope you enjoyed my bright, happy card!

Have a bright, happy rest of the day!

Kristine

2011-11-17T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello!

Today I have a card that I made with only part of an image.

I have used the image "Life is Sweeter" (#9102) from QKR Stampede.

I cut the rubber stamp apart and used only the sentiment.

With the stamp cut into pieces I can use it in many more ways on cards and other projects.

I decided I wanted to do something a little different on the front of this card.

First I punched out circles from different coordinating papers, then adhered them to a piece of card stock. I then trimmed it to the size I wanted for the card and layered it onto another piece of card stock. Before adhering it to the card base I punched another circle out of the right side of the card stock. I used a border punch to punch out the tiny hearts and used foam tape to adhere them to the card.

This card was quick and easy and I think it turned out very pretty. I hope you have enjoyed it too.

Now hop on over to QKR Stampede and see what stamps you might be able to use in different ways.

Thanks for visiting, come again soon!

Eureka Stamps Blog Hop - Words

2011-11-13T19:03:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welcome to the Eureka Stamps Blog Hop! Our theme this month is "Words"...yup...words. We wanted to show off some of the great sentiment stamps available from Eureka Stamps. So we decided to use word stamps as our focal points on our projects this month. Below is the complete hop order, soo...sit back, relax, grab a cup of coffee, and hop along with us! The official start time of the hop is 6am EST Monday 11/14...so if you arrived a little early, please be patient as we get all the "kinks" worked out. Don't forget to leave some love along the way...we enjoy reading your comments.

So...your first stop on this hop is....

CEAL

...and in case you get lost...here is the complete hop order.

1. Eureka Blog (Here)

2. Ceal

3. Dawn

4. Jessica

5. Monika

6. Kristie

7. Kristine

8. Roxie

9. Eureka Blog (here)

Thanksgiving Feast

2011-11-12T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hi There!

So glad you stopped by today!

I have a fun Thanksgiving card to share with you.

There are tons of adorable Thanksgiving images available from the

QKR Stampede store in red rubber and digi.

This is "Thanksgiving Feast."

Here's a closer look at that fat little Turkey!

And here's a look at how I finished off the inside of the card.

Stamps:

Happy Thanksgiving from QKR Stampede

Thanksgiving Feast from QKR Stampede

Paper:

patterned paper unknown source

Bazzil Basic cardstock

Neenah white cardstock

Ink:

Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink

Copic Markers

Other:

Spellbinders Dies

Martha Stewart border punch

brads

You still have a little bit of time to get those Thanksgiving cards made....so get crackin'!

Kristine

Big Bass

2011-11-12T00:00:00.000-08:00

This Bass from Biblical Impressions makes a perfect masculine for those fisherman in our lives and if you wanted the mounted look just place it on a woodgrain oval background...lots of possiblities for it!

Copics were used for coloring.

The fish and fly were cut out and I used a black marker around the cardstock edge to hide the white. The fly is attached directly to the cardstock with Aleene’s tacky glue. The fish is stamped on the image panel and stamped a second time and cut out then popped up with layered thick carpet tape. Since I popped up the entire panel with the borders I kept both thin to avoid bulk.

The silver nailheads were attached with Aleene’s Paper Glaze.

Images: Biblical Impressions - 34404 Bass, 81108 Fish Fly, 90306 Woven Fibers Background

Paper: The Paper Company - brown, green, unknown designer paper

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Stampin Up Always Artichoke

Baby, Baby, Baby

2011-11-11T07:30:00.000-08:00

Today I have one of the cutest Baby Invite ideas to share.

I found these Baby Animals,4406 Invitation from Eureka Stamps I was hoping a cute idea would come to me.

I had some CTMH paper that fit the colors I wanted to use.Image was colored with Copic markers.

Ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The inside is all ready for the info to be filled out and sent on its way.

Hopefully someone will need some of these and I can pass them on-Had so much fun making this design.

There are many more stamps available to choose from at Eureka Stamps.

Give Thanks Blog Hop

2011-11-11T05:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there and welsomd to Biblical Impressions November Blog Hop. This month we are giving thanks and our DT has some wonderful designs to inspire your thanks giving projects.

The snippet is by Roxie, isn't it beautiful? Just a taste of what's ahead.

You will start with Ceal and then hop your way through following the DT. Here is a list in case you get lost along the way, then come back here and leave us a comment on your thoughts

Gold Leaf Acorn Accent

2011-11-11T00:00:00.000-08:00

For this regal looking masculine card I used gold leaf (GLRG Red and Gold Gold Leaf) from QKR Stampede to give their Acorn Accent color.

I used VersaMark as the ink poured on the Sticky Powder (look the right of the page) and heated just enough to make the white disappear and this became my adhesive. Spread the gold leaf over the image and press down then us use a brush (I used a toothbrush) to remove the gold leaf from the open areas. A very easy process and it gives a nice rich look to the card.

For the background panel I cut two colors the same size and taped them together on the back side then run it through the Cuttlebug to emboss with the Fleur Dis Lis embossing folder attached the border layer then added the brads.

Images: QKR Stampede - 19403 Acorn Accent

Papers: unknown medium grey, copper decorative paper, Canson hunter green navy heavy paper, Treasures navy cardstock for image

Snowmen...

2011-11-10T01:50:00.000-08:00

Hi there. Today I wanted to share a cute little snowman card with you. I know it is only November, but I am sure the snow will be here before we know it. Actually some parts of the USA have already had snow! Here in WNY, we only had a little bit that didn't stick...much to the disappointment of my children (they are skiers...lol). For my snowman card I used the Snowman stamp from QKR Stampede. Isn't that snowman so stinkin' cute????!!!! I just love this guy. I stamped him on cream CS, and trimmed him out. I added some color using watercolor crayons, and then used some buttons where the buttons on the image were. For the sentiment, I used the Cold Hands stamp from QKR Stampede. Last, I layered the images onto some PP from Echo Park, and added some snowflake eyelets. Well that is all for now. If you like this snowman, be sure to check out all the other snowman stamps from QKR Stampede. They are great for Christmas cards...especially if you are like me, and end up sending your holiday cards out late...lol...at least you got the winter part covered...lol.

Eureka Santa

2011-11-10T00:00:00.000-08:00

I wanted to show a another of the many cute Santa's from the Eureka Store and you'll find the link to this image in the description below. This card is geared towards the guys but would work for anyone on your list.

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I just love the Santas from Eureka Stamps, they are so much fun and easy to color and cut out for this style of card.

The Santa was colored with Copic Markers: red suit – R29,46,59, face – R20, E00,02, RV00, beard - C00,0,1,2.

Aleene’s tacky glue was used to attach the Flower Soft – Polar White.

Ranger Distress Ink – Tea Dye was used to ink distress the card.

The trees in the background are a die cut from Cuttlebug, I cut the dark grey then the green and sniped off the trunk on the green pieces and glued it to the grey and they are also glued to the card.

The sparkle paper has a plastic coating on it so the glitter doesn’t shed, I tore the edges and curled the corners with my finger then attached to the card with both tape and Aleene’s Paper Glaze because of the plastic coating then ink distressed.

The top panel is mounted on foam tape and Santa is mounted with single layers of thick carpet tape at the bottom and double where it attaches to the light brown cardstock.

Image: Eureka Stamps 6607 Santa on Skies - this image also comes in digital and a smaller size of rubber
Paper: unknown light brown, Best Creations Inc. glitter paper, Beckett Expressions – Iceberg
Ink: Memento – Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress Ink – tea dye

Pumpkins and Fence - Biblical Impressions

2011-11-09T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hello and welcome!

My card today uses a stamp

from Biblical Impressions.

It is called Pumpkins and fence # 29901.

This is a fun image to color!

I love doing all the shading and blending with my colored pencils!

Thanks for visiting today!

Stop by again!

Barb

Filagree Border

2011-11-09T02:00:00.000-08:00

Hello stamping fans!

Today I have a card I made using the Filagree Border (#57703) from

Eureka! Stamps

As you can see a border stamp doesn't need to be used on an edge as a boarder. Here I have stamped it onto some Kraft card stock and trimmed it to just the border to be used toward the center of the card. I used some patterned paper and card stocks from my scraps stash for the other elements.

I used an EK Success border punch for the scalloped edge on the patterned paper.

For the hearts, I freehanded a couple hearts and cut them out. Then used a Zig pen to put some dash marks around the edge of them.

The edges of the card were inked with Distress Ink.

Thank you for stopping by today. Leave a comment if you wish.

Stop into the Eureka! Stamps store and take a look and see what different ways you might be able to use the wonderful images they have.