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Monday, June 24, 2013

Challenge #45- Summertime Fun



Happy Monday Crafty Friends!!

Welcome to Eureka Stamps' 45th Challenge!
We are really excited that you have Joined us this week!
Thank you so much to Everyone who joined us for our challenge last week!! We really loved seeing the Fantastic creations!! 

Our Winner For Challenge #44 Via Random.org is:

Congratulations! Please Email Tina & Jackie with the words Eureka Challenge Winner in the Subject Line! Please go to the Eureka Stamps Site & Pick out the two digital Images of your Choice! 
* Also, don't forget to Grab the Winner Badge from our Side Bar for for your Blog!!

Our Top 5 Entries For this Week Are:
in no specific Order

 44. Bunny'sB&B 
Congratulations! Please Grab The Top 5 Badge From our Side Bar to Display on your Blog!

**** The Prize for Winning Our Challenge is 2 Digital Images from our Store of YOUR Choice. However, if you play and Win with a Eureka Stamps Image, You will win Your Choice of 5 Digital Images****

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THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE IS:

Summertime FUN



Please Join us in Welcoming our June Guest Designer:
Sandra Van-Mourik 
 


My name is Sandra Janssen, 26 years old and married to the love of my life. I am from The Netherlands. I have been crafting as long as I can remember. As a child I started crafting with my grandmother, we made 3-D-paperpieced cards. She also tried to teach me how to crochet and knitting, but since I am left handed and she is right handed, it didn't quite work out. About 8 years ago, I found out about scrapbooking and did that for a very long time, but it bothered me that I just couldn't finish a lay-out in 1 evening. I usually took me about 2 or 3, and I began searching for things could just do in 1 evening. On the internet I saw people creating the most beautiful cards, with the same materials I used for scrapbooking. A new addiction was born, I managed to make 2 cards on one evening! I have been coloring with Copics for about 2 years now, and I totally love it. For me, it doesn't matter whether they are rubber stamps,clear stamps or dig stamps, I love them all!
 
 Here is Sandra's Beautiful Card Showcasing Eureka Image:
digi5704 Hot Air Balloon



Thanks For Your Beatiful Card, Sandra!!


Now, Onto Some More Inspiration from our Design Team: 
For full details on the designers' cards you can click on their name which is linked to their blogs! We love to hear from you, so you are always welcome to visit, we would love to receive your comments!

Reminder:
To play along with us, please post a direct link to the card/project on your blog using inlinkz and link back to our challenge from your blog! 

You can join in as many other challenges with ours as you like! You can only enter our challenge a MAXIMUM of 3 times per challenge. Please do NOT backlink to other cards you have previously Posted.

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Monday, June 17, 2013

Challenge #44- Anything Goes



Happy Monday Crafty Friends!!

Welcome to Eureka Stamps' 44th Challenge!
We are really excited that you have Joined us this week!
Thank you so much to Everyone who joined us for our challenge last week!! We really loved seeing the Fantastic creations!! 

Our Winner For Challenge #43 Via Random.org is:

 9. Adrienne Crist 

Congratulations! Please Email Tina & Jackie with the words Eureka Challenge Winner in the Subject Line! Please go to the Eureka Stamps Site & Pick out the two digital Images of your Choice! 
* Also, don't forget to Grab the Winner Badge from our Side Bar for for your Blog!!

Our Top 5 Entries For this Week Are:
in no specific Order

 41. Carol C 
14. Gail Scott 
29. Mian Hahne
37. Stephanie 
 5. Bunny  



Congratulations! Please Grab The Top 5 Badge From our Side Bar to Display on your Blog!

**** The Prize for Winning Our Challenge is 2 Digital Images from our Store of YOUR Choice. However, if you play and Win with a Eureka Stamps Image, You will win Your Choice of 5 Digital Images****

___________________________________________________________________
THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE IS:

Anything Goes 



Please Join us in Welcoming our June Guest Designer:
Sandra Van-Mourik 
 


My name is Sandra Janssen, 26 years old and married to the love of my life. I am from The Netherlands. I have been crafting as long as I can remember. As a child I started crafting with my grandmother, we made 3-D-paperpieced cards. She also tried to teach me how to crochet and knitting, but since I am left handed and she is right handed, it didn't quite work out. About 8 years ago, I found out about scrapbooking and did that for a very long time, but it bothered me that I just couldn't finish a lay-out in 1 evening. I usually took me about 2 or 3, and I began searching for things could just do in 1 evening. On the internet I saw people creating the most beautiful cards, with the same materials I used for scrapbooking. A new addiction was born, I managed to make 2 cards on one evening! I have been coloring with Copics for about 2 years now, and I totally love it. For me, it doesn't matter whether they are rubber stamps,clear stamps or dig stamps, I love them all!
 
 Here is Sandra's Beautiful Card Showcasing Eureka Image:
 digi 17802 Wrapped Up Kitty and Puppy & sentiment digi 16602 Merry Christmas






Thanks For Your Gorgeous Card, Sandra!!


Now, Onto Some More Inspiration from our Design Team: 
For full details on the designers' cards you can click on their name which is linked to their blogs! We love to hear from you, so you are always welcome to visit, we would love to receive your comments!

Reminder:
To play along with us, please post a direct link to the card/project on your blog using inlinkz and link back to our challenge from your blog! 

You can join in as many other challenges with ours as you like! You can only enter our challenge a MAXIMUM of 3 times per challenge. Please do NOT backlink to other cards you have previously Posted.

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Sunday, June 16, 2013

Design Team Call

Design Team Call
Eureka Stamps is looking to add some new talent to our existing design team!
To learn more about what we’re looking for in our new design team members, what you get and how to apply please keep reading!
What we’re looking for:

·         Agree to at least a 6 month term commitment.

  • You must have an active personal blog,
  • Create quality projects (cards, 3D/altered item, scrapbook) that reflect your personal style, originality and best use of the products we sell. 
  • Ability to take (and edit) high quality photographs that highlight the products and the amazing artistic skills you have.  You must also be able to watermark your pictures.
  • Participation in a private DT forum.
  • At least 4 projects per month (more is better) using digital images from Eureka store. . 
  • Participation in design team special activities, challenges or requests as needed.
  • Responsible, reliable people who meet deadlines and who feel comfortable promoting a company.
  • International applicants are welcome to apply.

What you get:

  • A 6 month term with the possibility of being offered an extension.
  • Monthly Digital images of your choice to use in creating your weekly projects including sentiments..
  • Encouragement, friendship and enthusiasm for and appreciation of your work!

 How to apply:

  • Send an email to jackier@insightbb.com  with “ Eureka Stamps design team application” in the subject. 
  • List your name, and best email to contact you.
  • Provide your blog address
  • Include 4 of your best projects showcasing a variety of styles, projects and supplies. 
  • A blurb about yourself and why you think Eureka Stamps would be a good fit for you.

Call closes Friday June 21at 11:59PM EST.  Selected candidates will be notified via email no later than Wednesday June 26th. .  New members will be announced publicly and begin their term July 12th. .

We look forward to reviewing the applications!  Ready.  Set.  Go!  Good luck!!
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Monday, June 10, 2013

Challenge #43- Father's Day




Happy Monday Crafty Friends!!

Welcome to Eureka Stamps' 43rd Challenge!
We are really excited that you have Joined us this week!
Thank you so much to Everyone who joined us for our challenge last week!! We really loved seeing the beautiful creations!! 

Our Winner For Challenge #42 Via Random.org is:


Congratulations! Please Email Eureka Sponsorship with the words Eureka Challenge Winner in the Subject Line! Please go to the Eureka Stamps Site & Pick out the two digital Images of your Choice! 
* Also, don't forget to Grab the Winner Badge from our Side Bar for for your Blog!!

Our Top 5 Entries For this Week Are:
in no specific Order

10. Michelle  
 4. Chana    
 9. Sue V  

Congratulations! Please Grab The Top 5 Badge From our Side Bar to Display on your Blog!

**** The Prize for Winning Our Challenge is 2 Digital Images from our Store of YOUR Choice. However, if you play and Win with a Eureka Stamps Image, You will win Your Choice of 5 Digital Images****

___________________________________________________________________
THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE IS:

Father's Day


Please Join us in Welcoming our June Guest Designer:
Sandra Van-Mourik 
 


My name is Sandra Janssen, 26 years old and married to the love of my life. I am from The Netherlands. I have been crafting as long as I can remember. As a child I started crafting with my grandmother, we made 3-D-paperpieced cards. She also tried to teach me how to crochet and knitting, but since I am left handed and she is right handed, it didn't quite work out. About 8 years ago, I found out about scrapbooking and did that for a very long time, but it bothered me that I just couldn't finish a lay-out in 1 evening. I usually took me about 2 or 3, and I began searching for things could just do in 1 evening. On the internet I saw people creating the most beautiful cards, with the same materials I used for scrapbooking. A new addiction was born, I managed to make 2 cards on one evening! I have been coloring with Copics for about 2 years now, and I totally love it. For me, it doesn't matter whether they are rubber stamps,clear stamps or dig stamps, I love them all!
 
 Here is Sandra's Beautiful Card Showcasing Eureka Image:

digi8703 Super Dad



Thanks For Your Gorgeous Card, Sandra!!


Now, Onto Some More Inspiration from our Design Team: 

For full details on the designers' cards you can click on their name which is linked to their blogs! We love to hear from you, so you are always welcome to visit, we would love to receive your comments!

Reminder:
To play along with us, please post a direct link to the card/project on your blog using inlinkz and link back to our challenge from your blog! 

You can join in as many other challenges with ours as you like! You can only enter our challenge a MAXIMUM of 3 times per challenge. Please do NOT backlink to other cards you have previously Posted.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Blended Butterflies


Deb here with you today. For this Eureka and QKR Techniques and Tutorials post, I thought we'd take a look at blending between color families when using Copic markers. The above photos shows the butterflies in progress, however all the color blending has been completed. The digi stamp used here is Eureka's digi58901 Lacey Butterfly. I've printed it on a piece of X-Press It Blending card at 3.5, 2.5 and 2 inches high, rotating each one.

First of all, I want to be clear that I have not received official Copic certification. I am simply someone who loves Copics, so I read all I can about using the markers to their best advantage and then I practice, practice, practice. What I will share with you, below, is how I work with the markers.

If you use Copics, you are undoubtedly familiar with the concept of blending two colors to create shadows and shading. And you likely use two markers with the same color family designation, the same first number and the second number is usually two or three digits away from the first, such as R24 and R27 to color Santa's suit. What would it look like if you used two markers with different color families, but the same first and second numbers?

Color blending between two color families is easiest if you use two groups that are beside each other on the Copic color chart, such as RV and R. Blending is also easiest if you choose light colors. Let's take a look at how to make this technique work.

First of all, practice your flicking technique. Quickly - no dawdling - touch your pen to the paper at the edge of the image you want to color, and  move it out and up. The result should be strokes that lighten and narrow as they approach the middle of the image. When you add you second color starting in the opposite direction, the two colors will blend where they are lightest. Below is a look at some strokes. The one on the left it not going to give you a good result. The group on the right will give you better results.



Create a practice sheet on some scrap blending card to give you some idea of how the colors you have in mind will blend. Pick your favorites.



Here's a look at the very beginning of the butterfly coloring. You can see the first strokes lightening toward the middle of the section. You can see I've colored heavier the first third of my area, and lighter in the middle third. I'll do that will my second color, from the opposite direction.


Now add the second color.



Looks pretty good, but I want to add a second layer to deepen the color and blend the middle section further.



OK, move on and color the remainder of the sections you want to blend. Hint: not every section of the image has to be blended.



These images were completed with smooth coloring (no blending) around the perimeter.


And here's the completed card, dressed up with a sentiment and sponged with Distress Ink on the edges.


I hope you give color blending between color families a try because you can get some very pretty results. And please pop over to my personal blog for more paper art ideas.

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Monday, June 3, 2013

Challenge # 42 - Wedding



Happy Monday Crafty Friends!!

Welcome to Eureka Stamps' 42nd Challenge!
We are really excited that you have Joined us this week!
Thank you so much to Everyone who joined us for our challenge last week!! We really loved seeing the Gorgeous creations!! 

Our Winner For Challenge #41 Via Random.org is:


Congratulations! Please Email Eureka Sponsorship with the words Eureka Challenge Winner in the Subject Line! Please go to the Eureka Stamps Site & Pick out the two digital Images of your Choice! 
* Also, don't forget to Grab the Winner Badge from our Side Bar for for your Blog!!

Our Top 5 Entries For this Week Are:
in no specific Order

  64. ~*Sheena*~  

  
Congratulations! Please Grab The Top 5 Badge From our Side Bar to Display on your Blog!

**** The Prize for Winning Our Challenge is 2 Digital Images from our Store of YOUR Choice. However, if you play and Win with a Eureka Stamps Image, You will win Your Choice of 5 Digital Images****

___________________________________________________________________
THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE IS:

WEDDING


Please Join us in Welcoming our June Guest Designer:
Sandra Van-Mourik 
 


My name is Sandra Janssen, 26 years old and married to the love of my life. I am from The Netherlands. I have been crafting as long as I can remember. As a child I started crafting with my grandmother, we made 3-D-paperpieced cards. She also tried to teach me how to crochet and knitting, but since I am left handed and she is right handed, it didn't quite work out. About 8 years ago, I found out about scrapbooking and did that for a very long time, but it bothered me that I just couldn't finish a lay-out in 1 evening. I usually took me about 2 or 3, and I began searching for things could just do in 1 evening. On the internet I saw people creating the most beautiful cards, with the same materials I used for scrapbooking. A new addiction was born, I managed to make 2 cards on one evening! I have been coloring with Copics for about 2 years now, and I totally love it. For me, it doesn't matter whether they are rubber stamps,clear stamps or dig stamps, I love them all!
 
 Here is Sandra's Beautiful Card Showcasing Eureka Image:
digi18504 Heart Cluster


Thanks For Your Gorgeous Card, Sandra!!


Now, Onto Some More Inspiration from our Design Team: 




For full details on the designers' cards you can click on their name which is linked to their blogs! We love to hear from you, so you are always welcome to visit, we would love to receive your comments!

Reminder:
To play along with us, please post a direct link to the card/project on your blog using inlinkz and link back to our challenge from your blog! 

You can join in as many other challenges with ours as you like! You can only enter our challenge a MAXIMUM of 3 times per challenge. Please do NOT backlink to other cards you have previously Posted.

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