Joy Clair

JUNE CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES!

Welcome to Joy Clair Monthly Challenge!

Our themes are always anything goes and our Design Team use a photo inspiration to present their creations, that you can use too!

NEW RULES!!!

Now play with us is very simple, you only need to create a project using Anything Goes as theme, post your project on your personal blog or online gallery and link to us. You can use any brand of stamps!!!

• MUST directly link to the Joy Clair blog in your post. (Or entry will not count)
• Projects must be NEW, no back linking, please.
• Number of entries is unlimited.
• Add a direct link to your project using the InLinkz below.

Lori Kobular

Donna Idlet

Steph Ackerman

LeeAnn McKinney

Jessica Pascarella

Lindsay Andreon

 

For more details  on how to create these projects, please head on over to designer blogs for that info.

You have until June 29, 2017 to create a new project and enter it into Inlinkz below. 

By entering you will have a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to the Joy Clair Store.

One lucky winner will be announced on June 30!!!

Good Luck!

An InLinkz Link-up

MAY CHALLENGE

Welcome to Joy Clair Monthly Challenge!

Our themes are always anything goes and our Design Team use a photo inspiration to present their creations, that you can use too!

NEW RULES!!!

Now play with us is very simple, you only need to create a project using Anything Goes as theme, post your project on your personal blog or online gallery and link to us. You can use any brand of stamps!!!

• MUST directly link to the Joy Clair blog in your post. (Or entry will not count)
• Projects must be NEW, no back linking, please.
• Number of entries is unlimited.
• Add a direct link to your project using the InLinkz below.

Martha Lucia Gomez

Steph Ackerman

Lori Kobular

Kerry Urbatch

For more details  on how to create these projects, please head on over to designer blogs for that info.

You have until May 29, 2017 to create a new project and enter it into Inlinkz below. 

By entering you will have a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to the Joy Clair Store.

One lucky winner will be announced on May 30!!!

Good Luck!

 

An InLinkz Link-up

APRIL CHALLENGE - GREAT NEWS!!!

Welcome to Joy Clair Monthly Challenge! Our themes are always anything goes and our Design Team use a photo inspiration to present their creations, that you can use too!

NEW RULES!!!

Now play with us is very simple, you only need to create a project using Anything Goes as theme, post your project on your personal blog or online gallery and link to us. You can use any brand of stamps!!!

• MUST directly link to the Joy Clair blog in your post. (Or entry will not count)
• Projects must be NEW, no back linking, please.
• Number of entries is unlimited.
• Add a direct link to your project using the InLinkz below.

Martha Lucia

 

Steph

Lori

 Lindsay

Helen

For more details  on how to create these projects, please head on over to designer blogs for that info.

You have the entire month of April to create a new project and enter it into Inlinkz below.  By entering you will have a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to the Joy Clair Store. One lucky winner will be announced on April 30!!!

Good Luck!

 

An InLinkz Link-up

MARCH CHALLENGE: SPRING HAS SPRUNG

welcome to March Challenge - SPRING HAS SPRUNG! It's a pleasure to have you here and share with you the inspiration of our Design Team with this wonderful theme.

During 2017 you will find different styles of Challenge and this is only one of this. 

RULES

This month you need to create a project using a Joy Clair Stamp and the the image as inspiration. You can use any of our stamp sets and at the end of the month randomly we will choose one winner from the participants.

Any type of project is accepted, the unique condition is to use at least one Joy Clair Stamp and identify it.

Post your project on your personal blog or online gallery.

MUST directly link to the Joy Clair blog in your post. (Or entry will not count)

Projects must be NEW, no back linking, please.

Number of entries is unlimited.

Add a direct link to your project using the InLinkz below.

Martha Lucia

Lori

Kerry

Steph

Jessica

Helen

LeeAnn

For more details  on how to create these projects, please head on over to designer blogs for that info.

Amazing isn’t it!!   I hope you love what you see and that it inspires you to join us this month.  You have the entire month to create a new project and enter it into Inlinkz below.  By entering you will have a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to the Joy Clair Store. One lucky winner will be announced on March 31st!!!

Good Luck! 

An InLinkz Link-up

 

Supplies Used:

 

Martha Lucia Gomez:

• Paisley Bouquet Background

 

Lori Kobular and Steph Ackerman:

• Butterfly Kisses

 

Kerry Urbatch:

• April Showers

Helen Gullet and Jessica Pascarella:

• Hugs and Smiles 

Be a Happy Camper!

Hello there inky friends!  I'm here today to share an adorable little scrapbook page I created using some of the newest Joy Clair clear stamp sets available THIS MONTH.  Check them all out in the Joy Clair store!

Here's a little framed 8x8 layout I created featuring the new "Happy Camper" and the Aztec Background clear sets from Joy Clair.  It also has a little peek at the the Butterfly Kisses set.  I had so much fun coloring the images and just had to feature them on a fun layout.  I'll have to hunt through my old camping photos of family to see if I can find the perfect black and white photo to insert into this page. For now, the page is "pictureless"...

Let's take a journey through my process in making this page, shall we?

I first stamped the evergreens, the fire and the fun camper with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  After that, I colored each image with Copic markers.  To add a bit of age and to "country-fy" the piece, I rubbed a bit of Pan Pastel (Pan Pastel Burnt Sienna) over each image.  Not only did this help tone down the brightness of the images, it allowed the images to become a bit more aged and fit more perfectly with my theme.  

I painted a bit of Metallic Silver Liquitex ink onto the wings and metal on the camper.  After that was done, I cut the images out and applied some foam squares then set them aside so that I could continue to work on the layout.  

Notice that shiny metallic look??? LOVE IT!

I stamped the Aztec Background stamp onto the cream cardstock using clear embossing ink then rubbed my pan pastel over that.  This allowed the pastel to grab onto the ink and leave a light dusting on the non-inked portion.  I also stamped a few tiny butterflies from the Butterfly Kisses stamp set onto the camper.  I thought it added a bit more whimsy to that fun camper color scheme.

I stamped the whimsical Happy Camper sentiment onto kraft cardstock, cut it in a banner format, stitched it onto the page with my sewing machine then added a bit of twine to finish the project off. Almost all of my work includes some form of fibers, so I thought it only appropriate to add some jute and a wooden button!  

I hope you enjoyed this peek at my newest layout.  This set AND the adorable coordinating set Wild and Free, are perfect for cute little camping related layouts, fun cards and invites!  Make sure you stop over to the Joy Clair Shop and check out each and every NEW February set.  I know you'll fall in love!  

Sweets...Candy Hearts with Love

Hello there Joy Clair Friends!  It's Kerry here with another FUN card inspired by one of the newest stamp sets this month.  Introducing: Candy Hearts!  

As a teacher, I enjoy the time spent preparing for a fun and fabulous February 14th.  I love the joy and excitement "Friendship and Love Day" brings to children and adults alike.  To capture this joy and excitement, I created a little playful card using the Candy Hearts set.  I love how it turned out.  Take a peek, won't you!  

To create this fun card, I started out by creating a simple banner using white cardstock.  I then stamped the I (heart) you sentiment over and over again onto the panel using VersaMagic ink pads.  After that was done, I rubbed the ink pads onto some stamped, embossed and fussy cut hearts from the set.  I created one "boy" with blue and one "girl" with pink ink.  Next came some doodling...Yes, I love to doodle.  I doodled some faces and gave the girl a cute little bow for her hair.  She needed something pretty to balance out Mr. Moustachio over there.  I also added some glaze over their eyes and her lips to make things a bit slobbery if you know what I mean!  After stamping and finishing the Candy Lovers, I started working on the background.  I stamped the sentiments randomly over the kraft cardstock then embossed with clear embossing powder.  I also stamped a few smaller candy hearts using some Ranger Embossing ink (love the cinnamon aroma) and clear EP.  Once finished, I added some hand stitching with some pink thread.  After stitching, I assembled the tag (more stitching), splattered some pink and aqua watered-down acrylic ink onto the panel, then layered and popped everything up on the card panel.  I layered this panel onto some white cardstock and then onto a kraft card base to finish it off.  

I hope you enjoyed this playful take on this fun new set.  I can see that I will be using this set so many more times...Especially for my little kiddos at school.  :)

My First Year with Joy Clair

My first year with Joy Clair was simply amazing! I discovered another way to use my stamps and talent through Bible Journaling and this is now one of my favorites expressions.

I had the opportunity to meet two wonderful women, Christy and Amanda, the owners of Joy Clair who are our motivators and #1 fans every day, as well as share with great friends, my teammates. Some of them left the team after the first term but the best part is that we are all friends and cyber friends, and I'll never forget all the special moments that we shared together. Thank you Crystal Thompson, Penny Cunningham, Crystal Ramos, Dawn Bennet, Leah Tees, Alicia Mia-Falou.

For the first six month these were my favorites projects:

To see the stamp set and project details here is the list left to right, some in Joy Clair Blog and others in Stampartpapel, my blog:

1. Hoopy Birthday
2. Growing with Faith
3. Dad's Day
4. Food Loving
5. Funny Foods
6. Swirls Background
7. He Has Ricen
8. Saved by Love
9. Growing with Faith

After June, my life became a different one and a lot of things changed, but my passion for my crafts grows all the time! Here are samples of my job:

To see the stamp set and project details here is the list left to right, some in Joy Clair Blog and others in Stampartpapel, my blog:

1. Let the light Shine
2. A Child is Born.
3. My Cup Runneth Over
4. Spooky Greetings
5. Oh Baby
6. Christmas Borders
7. Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop
8. Dad's Day
9. Prickly Happy

For 2017, the ride will be a good one, and you will love the new stamp sets and products that Christy and Amanda have planned for you and for us. So stay up to date on everything by simply following us on our social media venues: facebook page, Color by Faith Bible Journaling facebook page, Instagram and Twitter, and be the first to hear the news, sales and giveaways! We also have a Pinterest page and Youtube channel for your inspiration!

See you soon! And let me tell you I love my first year with Joy Clair!

Martha Lucia

DECEMBER AND JANUARY CHALLENGE

Hello Crafty friends, welcome to our Monthly Challenge! Well, this will be bymonthly because we decide to run this challenge for December and January to give you time to celebrate the season with your friends and family. 

Our inspiration board is festive and romantic at the same time and you can use it for your inspiration. You don't need to create using the colors that it show but if you want it is up to you.We don't have limits less during this season when we need to be grateful for your support and friendship. Let's fun star!!!

Here is the inspiration board:

The random winner will receive a $25 gift card from Joy Clair Store and will be announce on January 30, 2017!!!

• Create a new card, bible journaling or project using the theme or photo inspiration of the challenge posted above.
• Post your project on your personal blog or online gallery.
• MUST directly link to the Joy Clair blog in your post. (Or entry will not count)
• Add a direct link to your project using the InLinkz below.
• Projects must be NEW, no back linking, please.
• Number of entries is unlimited.
• Use of Joy Clair products is optional.

Cornelia Wenokor

LeeAnn McKinney

Helen Gullett

Lori Kobular

Martha Lucia Gomez

This challenge will go from today December 1st, 2016 through January 29, 217.  The winner will be announced January 30th, 2017. 

 

An InLinkz Link-up

Joy Clair New Release - Three Wise Men!

Hello everyone,

It's Donna here showcasing the new release "Three Wise Men" stamp set. This set is perfect for bible journaling, but I decided to make a CAS card.  I love all the images in this set and there are three nice sentiments to go along with the images.  Hop over to Joy Clair's blog and see all the wonderful projects the design team has created!

Here is my card:

Here is how I created it:

1.  The card is an A2 vertical card, 5 1/2 x 4 1/4,

2.  The first layer measures 5 x 3 7/8,

3.  The top layer measures 4 7/8 x 3 1/2,

4.  I used distress inks black soot, seedless perserves, victorian velvet, antique linen and mustard seed to make the sky and the glow behind the village stamp,

5.  I stamped the images with black versafine ink,

6.  I created a hill and stamped the sentiment with silver embossing powder.

Don't forget to play along with the November inspirational Challenge you have until the end of November. We would love to see your creations.  You will have a chance to win a $25.00 gift card to purchase anything in the store.  Good luck if you decide to play!

Please follow Joy Clair's facebook page, Color by Faith Bible Journaling facebook page, Instagram and Twitter, be the first to hear the news, sales and giveaways! They also have a Pinterest page and Youtube channel for your inspiration!

Thank you for stopping by and please come back again soon!

NOVEMBER CHALLENGE

Hello Crafty friends, welcome to our Monthly Challenge! November is here and we are preparing celebration stuff. Today we have a great surprise to you, because some of our designers are giving you a preview of the November stamps. Woohooo!

Our inspiration board is plenty of color with a very suggestive image and as usual you can use the colors or the image or combine these to make your creations. We don't have limits less during this season when we need to be grateful for your support and friendship. Let's fun star!!!

Here is the inspiration board:

For your creation you can use almost three colors from the board and/or use the photo as theme. You will have the entire month to participate with unlimited creations. Just keep in mind that all needs to be new, not back linking and you need to include the link to our Challenge in your blog post!

The random winner will receive a $25 gift card from Joy Clair Store and will be announce on November 30, 2016!!!

• Create a new card, bible journaling or project using the theme or photo inspiration of the challenge posted above.
• Post your project on your personal blog or online gallery.
• MUST directly link to the Joy Clair blog in your post. (Or entry will not count)
• Add a direct link to your project using the InLinkz below.
• Projects must be NEW, no back linking, please.
• Number of entries is unlimited.
• Use of Joy Clair products is optional.

Cornelia Wenokor

Lori Kobular

Donna Idlet

Steph Ackerman

Helen Gullet

Jessica Pascarella

LeeAnn McKinney

Martha Lucia Gomez

 

This challenge will go from today November 1st through November 29.  The winner will be announced November 30th. with the winners of our November Blog Hop. 

An InLinkz Link-up