Joy Clair Designs March 2020 NEW Release Blog Hop - Day 2

Hello everyone!

Welcome back to Day 2 of the Joy Clair Designs March 2020 Release Blog Hop! I hope you enjoyed the hop yesterday and received a lot of inspiration! If you did not hop along, you can go here. Your next stop will be the talented Melinda Beltran blog. If you happened to join the hop in the middle, please start at the Joy Clair Design's Blog or see the list at the end of this post!

To celebrate this new release,t here is a prize up for grabs, just leave a comment on each designers blog for a chance to WIN a $25 gift certificate to be used in the Joy Clair Designs store. Hoppers must comment on all stops along the way. Comments are due by April 5th at 11:59 PM EST. Winner will be announced on the Joy Clair Designs Blog on April 8th, 2020.

Joy Clair Design new release contains three NEW stamp sets, that you can purchase as a digital download or clear stamps. Today the design team will be featuring the Succulent Frame Clear Stamp Set. The best part of the NEW release, the stamps are 20% off until April 5th. You don’t need to use a code, the prices are automatically reduced.

Succulent Frame Clear Stamp Set and 

Succulent Frame Digital Stamp Set

My card is an A2 card, I cut two panels and adhered them to the base of my card.  I used the stencil from the Joy Clair store called Fade Away for the background, I used the Succulent Frame Digital Stamp Set, I added the sentiment to diamond image, I used my scan and cut to cut the image out, I colored it with copics. I used foam tape and added the image to the center of the card. To finish the card off, I added some sequins.

Thank you for stopping by! Enjoy all the fabulous inspiration as you hop along, please make sure to comment as you go for a chance to win a $25 Joy Clair Designs Gift Certificate! Good luck!

Martha Lucia Gomez

Donna Idlet - You are here

Melinda Beltran

Lindsay Adreon 

LeeAnn McKinney 

Linda Gorman

Adam Karle 

Joy Clair Designs

Joy Clair Designs March 2020 NEW Release Blog Hop - Day 1

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the Joy Clair Designs March 2020 Release Blog Hop! The design team has been working hard creating a variety of projects that are sure to spark your creativity juices! Your next stop will be  the talented Melinda Beltran blog. If you happened to join the hop in the middle, please start at the Joy Clair Design's Blog or see the list at the end of this post!

To celebrate this new release,t here is a prize up for grabs, just leave a comment on each designers blog for a chance to WIN a $25 gift certificate to be used in the Joy Clair Designs store. Hoppers must comment on all stops along the way. Comments are due by April 5th at 11:59 PM EST. Winner will be announced on the Joy Clair Designs Blog on April 8th, 2020.

Joy Clair Design NEW release contains three NEW stamp sets, that you can purchase as a digital download or clear stamps.   The design team will be featuring two sets today, which are "Go There" and "My Heart".  The best part of the NEW release, the stamps are 20% off until April 5th.  You don’t need to use a code, the prices are automatically reduced. Be sure to come back tomorrow for more inspiration.

Go There stamp set  or 

Go There Digital Download stamp set

My first card is an A2 card, I used some paper from my stash to add my first layer on the card that measures 4 x 5 1/2, I am using the digital version of the stamp set, I printed the image and then die cut it with a stitched die, I also die cut the sentiment from the digital set I adhered both pieces to my card.  To give some dimension to the cow, I added some colored the wine glass with copics and added some glossy accent, I used some Nuvo drops to the necklace.

"My Heart" stamp set or 

"My Heart" Digital Download stamp set

My second card is from the "My Heart" stamp set, I embossed the background with a die from my stash, I used the digital download stamp set, I lined 4 of the spools of thread together added the needle and thread at the end of the spool and printed it out, I cut the paper to size, colored the spools with copics and adhered this to my card base.  The sentiment is from the Joy Clair Designs
You and Me Sentiments.

Thank you for stopping by! Enjoy all the fabulous inspiration as you hop along, please make sure to comment as you go for a chance to win a $25 Joy Clair Designs Gift Certificate! Good luck!

Martha Lucia Gomez

Donna Idlet - YOU ARE HERE

Melinda Beltran

Lindsay Adreon 

LeeAnn McKinney 

Linda Gorman

Adam Karle 

Meghan Kennihan – Guest Designer 

Joy Clair Designs

Gina K. Designs - March 2020 Monthly Mix Challenge "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"

Hello everyone!

I am here with Gina K. Designs playing along with the Monthly Mix Challenge  hosted by design team member Rema DeLeeuw and she is challenging us with a "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" theme! You can find all the challenge details HERE.

I created a fun Rainbow background using the Gina K. Designs dye inks.  The sentiment is from the new release called Be the Rainbow illustrated by Emily Loggans.

I hope I have inspired you with my card, there is still a few days to play along.  Thank you for stopping by, please come back again soon!

Joy Clair Potted Succulents Digital Stamp Set

Hello everyone,

I am here with Joy Clair Designs sharing with you a newly released digital stamp set created by one of Joy Clair's design team member Lindsay Adreon.  The set is called Potted Succulents Digital Set and it is available now.  For more inspiration, click here to go to the Joy Clair Design Blog to see what else the design team has created.  There are two other digital background sets that the design team has created some beautiful designs. 

Here is some inspiration:

My card is an A2 card, I die cut the frame, I used the Triburst Background Stencil to create my background using distress inks. I stamped and colored the images from the Potted Succulents Digital Set, the sentiment is from the Classic Father’s Day Stamp Set , I used the Dual Tip Glue Pen to glue the panel, frame and one of the images to the card base, and used foam tape to pop the other image.

My second card is an A2 card, I used a stitched die cut from my stash for the top panel.  I used a window frame to cut the window onto the top panel and used distress inks to create the color in the window.  I stamped and cut the image from the  Potted Succulents Digital Set and the sentiment is from the Joy Clair Designs Faith Quotes stamp set.

Thank you for stopping by, please come back on March 30-31 for the new release from Joy Clair Designs!  Don't forget Joy Clair has a blow out sale happening now, all the sets are here.

Joy Clair - Martha's Flowers

Hello everyone!

I am here with Joy Clair Designs, I am sharing with you a card I created using the Martha's Flowers Stamp Set. This is a beautiful stamp set, it was named after the owner of Joy Clair Designs because she loves flowers!

Here is my card I created using the Martha's Flowers Stamp Set:

Closer look at my card.

Here is how I created my card.

1. My card is an A2 card, measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2,

2. I cut a panel at 4 1/4 x 5 1/2, and stamped the image from Martha's Flowers  stamp set using copic friendly ink Memento black tuxedo,

3. I then stamped the sentiment from Martha's Flowers,

4.  I colored the image with copics,

5.   I cut a mask so I could splatter the background,

6.  To finish off the card, I added some sequins.

Thank you so much for stopping by, please come back again soon!

Be sure to sign up for Joy Clair Designs newsletters to be sure to receive notifications of new releases, sales and exclusive offers to subscribers. You can also follow Joy Clair Designs on facebook page, Color by Faith Bible Journaling facebook page, Instagram and Twitter. They also have a Pinterest page and Youtube channel for your inspiration!

Listed below are the products I used. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I have used compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

SUPPLIES USED:

Retro Rubber Challenge Blog #131 - Tic Tac Toe

Happy Spring everyone!

I hope everyone is doing well and being safe with everything that is going on right now.  I am here with Retro Rubber Challenge blog and we have a new challenge, which is a fun tic tac toe created by design team member Jan Clothier! I hope you have been enjoying her tic tac toe games, because I have!  I used the Easter, die cut or punch and baby animal to make my tic tac toe.

The stamp set I used is from Taylored Expressions "Flip the Script - Bunny Tag Stamp and Die Combo" the background stamp is also Taylored Expressions called "Backstory - Easter Background" which both were released in February 2019.

 If you have not joined our challenges before, the rules are very simple, just use a stamp older than a year and you must include the age (or approximate age) of the stamp in your blog post. Here is the sketch for you to use. I cannot wait to see you take on it.

Here is my card for your inspiration.  

I used designer paper on the background of my A2 card, I stamped the background with a light pink ink, I cut it to size and added a black background for the border.  I stamped the image in a darker pink and then die cut it out.  I used foam tape to pop the image onto the card.

Are you ready to play along? Be sure to stop over on the Retro Rubber Challenge blog to get some more inspiration! Thank you for stopping by, you have until April 3rd to join the fun!

CRACKERBOX & SUZY STAMPS - Buzzzing Around Soon

Hello everyone!

I’m here with Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps featuring two rubber stamps which are Bee Girl and the sentiment is Buzzzing Around.  This sentiment is perfect for a get well card and the bee girl is just adorable.  

Every month Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps will have a theme, this months theme is die cuts, Snarky,
Sweet Sentiments and Get Well. If you would like to join, please feel free to share on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps Flaunt It If You Made It Facebook page. Each week one person will be chosen to receive a $5 store credit. It will be added to your account to spend on any rubber stamps from the store. All you have to do is make a card with at least one stamp from the sales category and use the technique and post it on the facebook page!

This months sale is 20% off Easter. snark, sweet sentiments and get well.

Here is my card for your inspiration:

My card is an A2 card, I cut my design paper at 4 x 5 1/2, I then cut another piece of design paper 4 x 3 and adhered the pieces together on my card base.  I cut the shaped die with colored cardstock and stamped the sentiment Buzzzing Around with black ink.  I stamped the Bee Girl with black ink and colored her with copics.  I used foam squares to pop the image onto the shaped die.  Clean and simple, but I love how my card looks. 

Closer look at the card:

Thank you so much for stopping by, please come back again soon.

Rinea - Spring

Hello everyone!

I am here with Rinea and this month we are collaborating with Creative Embellishments. Creative Embellishments has chipboard, wood veneers and other crafty supplies. I am sharing a Spring card with you today. I am using the Rinea Blush Starstruck, Blush/Gold Glossy Solid Pack
Ebony Starstruck Solid Pack, Violet Starstruck Solid Pack, and Lavender/Gold Glossy Solid Pack.

Here is my card for inspiration.

Closer look at the card.  

Here is how I created my card.

1. My card is an A2 card measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2,

2. I die cut the top layer with Violet Starstruck Solid Pack, I cut a piece of Lavender/Gold Glossy Solid Pack the same size as the top layer and adhered it to the card base,

3. I then painted the tulips and the Spring word by Creative Embellishments with distress inks, I let it dry and added some Sheer Shimmer onto the tulips and leaves.  The picture doesn't show it very well, but the card is beautiful in person,

4. I then die cut the butterfly with Rinea Blush Starstruck, Blush/Gold Glossy Solid Pack
Ebony Starstruck Solid Pack adhered the pieces together and adhered  it to my card.

I hope my card has inspired you.  I know in my area it is already feeling like Spring, the flowers are growing and looks like they will be blooming soon.

Thank you so much for stopping by, please come back again soon!

Listed below are the products I used. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I have used compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

SUPPLIES USED:

Joy Clair Designs - NEW Digital Easter Stamps!

Hello everyone!

Can you believe it is Spring!  Where did the snow go?  We hardly had any snow this winter.  With everything that is going on in the world right now, I guess Spring came in and no one noticed....at least I didn't.  Enjoy the nice weather for the next few days and stay safe.

I am here sharing a couple of cards that I created using the NEW digital stamps by Joy Clair Designs. These stamps were designed by the talented Melinda Beltran, who is on the Joy Clair Designs design team. I cannot wait to see what else she creates. Here are the pictures of the digital stamps in the Joy Clair Design store, hurry and grab them, they are on sale.

BONNIE BUNNIE

 BUNNY GREETINGS

BUNNY TALES

My first card is an A2 card, I used the Bonnie Bunnie set, I printed the image to the size I wanted, I used a stitched die cut to cut the image.  I added some distress ink around the edges before I took the die off the panel, I then colored the image with copics, I cut the flowers and the can images, colored them and pop them up with foam square on the card.  I love making 3D cards and these images are perfect.

Closer look at the card to show the dimension.

My next card, I created using the Bonnie Bunnie set, the sentiment and the fence with the flowers is from the the Bunny Greetings set.  I cut the fence three times, colored the flowers with copics, added some enamel dots to give the flowers dimension, I cut the bunny twice from the Bonnie Bunnie set and colored it with copics, I fuzzy cut the bow and used pop dots to pop it up on the bunny.  I finished the card by die cutting the sentiment from the Bunny Greetings set and adhered it to my card.

Closer look at the card to show the dimension on the bow and the enamel dots on the flowers.

Thank you so much, I hope I have inspired you to start creating your Easter cards.

Be sure to sign up for Joy Clair Designs newsletters to be sure to receive notifications of new releases, sales and exclusive offers to subscribers. You can also follow Joy Clair Designs on facebook page, Color by Faith Bible Journaling facebook page, Instagram and Twitter. They also have a Pinterest page and Youtube channel for your inspiration!

Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps - Snarky Minion Lucy

Hello everyone!

I’m here with Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps featuring a snarky sentiment Number of Years and Minion Lucy.

Every month Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps will have a theme, this months theme is die cuts, Snarky,
Sweet Sentiments and Get well. If you would like to join, please feel free to share on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps Flaunt It If You Made It Facebook page. Each week one person will be chosen to receive a $5 store credit. It will be added to your account to spend on any rubber stamps from the store. All you have to do is make a card with at least one stamp from the sales category and use the technique and post it on the facebook page!

This months sale is 20% off snark, sweet sentiments and get well.

Here is my card for your inspiration:

My card measures 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. The design paper measures 5 1/4 x 4. I stamped the Minion Lucy and the sentiment is Number of Years with black memento ink, I colored the Minion Lucy with copics. I die cut the image with a rectangle stitched die and adhered it to the card base.

Thank you so much for stopping by, please come back again soon.

Retro Rubber Challenge Blog #130 - Sketch

Hello everyone!

I am here with Retro Rubber Challenge blog and we have a new challenge, which is a sketch.  I love sketch challenges.  I hope you enjoy creating something with this sketch. If you have not joined our challenges before, the rules are very simple, just use a stamp older than a year and you must include the age (or approximate age) of the stamp in your blog post. I cannot wait to see you take on it.

Here is my take on the sketch challenge. The stamp set I am using is created by Echo Park called Easter Is Here.  It was released in January 2017

My card is an A2 card, I used some design paper from my stash, I stamped the bold Easter sentiment onto the design paper, I stamped the "some bunny loves you" on a separate piece of paper and cut them out to match the sketch.  This was a fun one!

Are you ready to play along? Be sure to stop over on the Retro Rubber Challenge blog to get some more inspiration! Thank you for stopping by, you have until March 20th to join the fun!

Joy Clair - Life is Sweet

Hello everyone!

I am here with Joy Clair Designs, I am sharing with you a card I created using the Life Is Sweet Stamp Set. This is one of my favorite sets of Joy Clair Design, I love the bold sentiments in the set and the fruit are a nice size to color. 

Here is my card I created using the Life Is Sweet Stamp Set:

Closer look at the card.

Here is how I created my card.

1. My card is an A2 card, measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2,

2. I cut a panel at 4 1/4 x 5 1/2, and embossed it with an embossing folder from my stash, and added it to the base of my card,

3. I then die cut the panels in the center of my card, one with black cardstock and then white.  On the white panel, I left the die on it and inked the panel with Ranger Oxide Ink.  I sprint some water on the panel for some texture.

4. After the water dried on the panel, I stamped the sentiment using my Misti from the Life Is Sweet Stamp Set with black ink.  

5.  I stamped and cut the fruit images with my scan and cut, I colored each one with copics.  I added the images to my card with adhesive and foam squares.  To give the fruit some dimension, I added glossy accent to the orange slice, clear wing of stella to the pineapple and black nuvo drops to the strawberry.

Thank you so much for stopping by, please come back again soon!

Be sure to sign up for Joy Clair Designs newsletters to be sure to receive notifications of new releases, sales and exclusive offers to subscribers. You can also follow Joy Clair Designs on facebook page, Color by Faith Bible Journaling facebook page, Instagram and Twitter. They also have a Pinterest page and Youtube channel for your inspiration!

Listed below are the products I used. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I have used compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

SUPPLIES USED:

Rinea - Our Wedding Day!

Hello everyone,

I am here with Rinea and this month we are collaborating with Creative Embellishments.  Creative Embellishments has chipboard, wood veneers and other crafty supplies.  Today I am sharing with you a mini heart album.  The album measures 6 x 5 and has 5 chipboard hearts, it's a perfect size to add pictures and reasonably priced!  For this project I am using Violet Starstruck, Blush Starstruck, and Silver Starstruck foiled papers. 

Here is how I created my project.

1.  For the front of the mini heart album, I am using the Our Wedding Day words and Flourish Heart Frame 1.  I sprayed the chipboard pieces with Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain Brushed Pewter (Metallic).  I set it aside to dry.

2.  I traced the Creative Embellishments chipboard hearts with a pencil onto the foiled papers.  I then cut them out and adhered the foil with liquid glue.

3.  After the glue was dried on the hearts, I used a crop-a-dile to add a hole on the left side of each heart.  

4.  I then added the embellishments to the front of the heart with liquid glue.

5.  To finish the mini album, I added the metal ring to put the album together.  

The album is already to add photos.  I think this would make a beautiful gift for anyone that has some wedding pictures to add.    

Here is what the pages look like in the book.  I alternated the Blush Starstruck, and Silver Starstruck foiled papers.  Love the colors!

I hope you have been inspired by my project today.  Thank you so much for stopping by, please come back again soon!

GINA K. DESIGNS FEBRUARY 2020 ILLUSTRATOR NEW RELEASE BLOG HOP - DAY 2

Hello everyone!

Welcome to Day 2 of Gina K. Designs Illustrator blog hop! You should be coming here from Cathy Tidwell's blog, if you get lost along the way, you can get the full list over at Gina K. Designs blog. The release is now available over at Gina K. Designs and can be found HERE under the "what's new" tab. Today the design team is featuring Just Because illustrated by Emily Loggans, Kindness Wreath illustrated by Hannah Drapinski and Woodland Whimsy illustrated by Lisa Hetrick.

There is a prize up for grabs for each day of the hop. Just leave a comment on each stop of the hop for a chance to WIN a $50 Gina K. Designs gift certificate! A total of TWO certificates will be awarded. The winners will be announced over in Gina K. Designs blog.

Here are the stamp sets the design team will be featuring today!

 Just Because illustrated by Emily Loggans

Kindness Wreath illustrated by Hannah Drapinski

Simply Circular illustrated by Lisa Hetrick

My first card I created using the  Just Because stamp set illustrated by Hannah Drapinski.  I created the background using oxide distress inks and Gina K. Funky Flourish stencil.  I also used oxide distress inks to create my background.  I used the Gina K. double and single stitched dies to cut the layers.  I then stamped the sentiment from the Just Because stamp set.

My next card I am using the Kindness Wreath stamp set illustrated by Emily Loggans.  I used the long branch from the stamp set and stamped it several times in a circle.  I then stamped the sentiment from the Kindness Wreath stamp set.  I finished off the card by adding Gina K. Disco Ball sequins.

My last card, I masked an oval and inked the inside using Gina K. Ink.  I then stamped the image from the Simply Circular stamp set illustrated by Lisa Hetrick.  I stamped some black cardstock with Gina K. Embossing and Watermark ink and heat set it with Gina K. fine white embossing powder.

Here are my cards I showed at the release party:



I hope you have been inspired! Please stop over to Gina K. Designs & StampTV Friends Facebook page for more inspiration! Your NEXT stop will be Karen Hightower. If you get lost or looking for the full hop list you can find it over on the Gina K. Designs blog.

NEW RELEASE PRODUCTS AND OTHER ITEMS I USED ON MY CARDS (affiliate links):