Merry Christmoose

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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 pattern Burgundy 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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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"

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

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:

Jessica

Monika

Kristie

Kristine

Roxie

QKR Stampede - you're here

Laugh & Smile

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

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

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

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