Joy Clair

Shaped Card Fronts with Joy Clair Stamps

Hi everyone! It's Lindsay, from Crafting While Caffeinated Blog & YouTube Channel, here with you today. I am so excited to share my cards with you today! There are times when I want to make my card fronts just a little bit more interesting and fun. And to do that, today I am making my card front different shapes!! Keep reading below to see how I did it!

The Video Tutorial

 

The First Card

You don't need any dies or special tools in order to create shaped card fronts. All you need is some scissors! I did use a stencil, an OLD one that I bought when I was in high school!! Using a pencil, I drew the heart with a very light hand. Then, I just used my scissors to cut on the lines!

To help the heart stand out from the inside panel I added some stenciling. I did mask a heart on the inside panel just to be sure I would have a space to write a greeting!

To finish the outside of this card I added a few stamps. I used Joy Clair Stamp Sets. The dinosaur is from the "Dino Love" stamp set and the sentiment is from "Love Languages".

The Second Card

If you're not comfortable with your cutting skills, you can use dies for this technique as well. That's what I did on my second card. I used a large circle die to die cut the bottom third of the card off. This gave the card front a nice rounded look! If you don't have dies, you could easily trace a plate and cut with your scissors.

I used a circle die because I wanted to make my card front into a moon for a space themed card. In order to make the front look like the moon, I ink blended with a light gray ink and then with a darker gray ink, I blended in some darker gray circles.

I also needed my moon to look as if it was in space. To do that I added a black strip of cardstock to the bottom portion of the inside panel. I also stamped a few stars with Staz On Pigment Ink in Snowflake. The stamps are from the "Out of This World" stamp set from Joy Clair Stamps

The final touches to this card are super simple! I first stamped and colored the rocket ship image from the "Out of This World" stamp set. Because I colored the image with alcohol markers, I stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I did fussy cut the image so I could pop it up with a bit of foam tape.

And finally, I added a sentiment banner. I went with the "I Hope Your Birthday is a Blast!" sentiment from the same stamp set. Versafine Clair in Nocturne is the ink I used because it is my FAVORITE to use for sentiment because it is so crisp!

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I hope you all enjoyed a look at how to create shaped card fronts and you found a few ways to incorporate this technique into your own cardmaking! 

If you are interested in any of the stamp sets I used today,they are listed and linked down below! Until next time, happy crafting!!

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• Dino Love Joy Clair Stamp Set
• Love Languages Joy Clair Stamp Set
• Out of This World Joy Clair Stamp Set

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Joy Clair...Summer Down Under...

Hello there Joy Clair friends!  It's Kerry here and today I'm taking a break from the winter festivities to celebrate a little with my friends on the other side of the hemisphere.  Yeppers, it's SUMMER down under and I thought I'd create a little sunshine today! 

 

It actually started out as a challenge.  I wanted to challenge myself to work with a random stamp set from my JC stash.  SOOOO...I went to my JC Stamp stash and with my eyes closed, I grabbed a random stamp set.  I flipped it around and discovered I picked a nice and fruity/summery set called :Life Is Sweet" . Alrighty!  Sooo.  How was I going to work with this set in the middle of winter, right before Christmas and the New Year?  Then it hit me.  It actually slapped me right across my face!  The SOLSTICE!  It just happened and reminded me that While we're enjoying winter up here in the NORTHERN hemisphere, down SOUTH, they're basking in the sunshine!  SOOO...There you have it, I figured it out.  I'd make a nice sunshiny card for all my friends waaayyyy down south!  :)

I started out by stamping the Hello Summer sentiment onto a little white tag.  I then blurred it up a bit with a blending brussh and flicked some black acrylic paint on it.  I attached a scrap of some limey iridescent watercolor paper from my crafty scrap stash and then added some lace, twine and a bow.  After working on the tag, I picked some BRIGHT yellow cardstock for the card base and stamped some lemons faintly in the background.  I attached my tag to this card base and then added some "sunshine" by tucking a golden candy cup wrapper under the tag.  To finish things off, I added a few sparkly gems here and there.  

I like to curl the edges of my tags when I place them on a cardfront.  I think it helps add a bit more dimension and aids in the shadow effects I like to have when taking photos.  Of course, finding the right props for summer...during winter is a pretty big feat so I ended up with grabbing some sour candies and a little lime green bucket.  Candy's important during the summer, right?  

Thanks for hopping over today and I hope your last few weeks of 2019 are fabulous.  I'm looking forward to many great happenings in 2020!  See you around!

Happy New Year Rainbow Card

Hello everyone... I cannot believe it that New Year is in 10 more days!!! This 2019 has been a wonderful and also challenging year for me. I know it will be a super long list to write down what GOD has done and taught me in this year. And I know well that God has not done with us yet and I am so looking forward to see and experience what He has stored for me and my family in 2020.

Today, I have this clean-and-simple New Year card. I would like to start the new year with some colors... what is more colorful than rainbow, right? The New Year New Me Stamp Set is perfect for any New Year themed projects for sure.

I use the Kaleidacolor Bouquet In Pad to stamp the colorful Happy word on the background. I stamped them directly on a white card base one color at the time. Since it is Kaleidacolor ink pad, the ink strip pads close to each other in one case, so I cover the ink strip pad with post it note so the color won't blend each other.

For the sentiment, I stamped the word and phrases using MISTI on a white cardstock with Nocturne VersaFine Clair ink pad and then I cut it with the scallop die. After that, I used VersaMarker to add the ink around the corner of the die cut, dipped the edge in gold embossing powder, and then heat set it with craft heater. I did it on each edge of the sentiment die cut. You can do it all edge at the same time, but I found this way is easier because I can hold it at the clean space instead touch the powder accidently.

I added the sentiment on the card with 3D foam tape and it is done. I hope this quick and simple card give you an idea to cheer someone up with your handmade card. 

And this will be my last project as, Joy Clair design team member. I would like to take this opportunity to say a HUGE THANKS to Amanda, Christy, and Martha for giving me a wonderful journey for being a part of your Joy Clair family in the last couple of years. I treasure your friendship and generous hearts. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Merry Christmoose with Jess

Hello friends!

 

It's Jess here again today with one more Christmas Card share for you!  I'm a last minute shopper myself - but I hope you have all your presents wrapped and ready to go! I HOPEFULLY will by the time you are reading this post!

If you are like me and still need some inspiration to create those cards, I have one more cute card idea using the Merry ChristMOOSE stamp set from Joy Clair!  Take a peek at how CUTE this set is:

 

 

 

I started by stamping the moose onto a piece of white Neenah cardstock and coloring with my Nuvo Maker pens and trimming out the image. I had some Kaisercraft paper in my stash that was PERFECT with the pine trees, but still whimsical feeling along with some woodgrain paper, so I used that as my background.

 

 

 

Look how happy this guy is! LOVE it!  I used some really cool twines I had in my stash (thank you Dollar Tree!) and added the "Merry ChristMOOSE" sentiment, stamped in red. Finally, I haven't played with Nuvo Crystal Drops in a while, so I added a few of those just to add a little sparkle. Every Christmas card needs some sparkle, don't you think?  Thanks for stopping by today! 

 

I wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS with a happy, healthy and CREATIVE New Year!

Jess

Merry Christmas to all ~ a Joy Clair card!

Hi, Connie here with a festive holiday card using the Santa's Coming set by Joy Clair.  This is such a fun set and easy to make beautiful cards with the least amount of supplies.  That is a win win for me.   Ink, paper, twine, stamps and two markers ~ that's it for supplies! 

I used my Misti (stamp platform) to get the houses lined up straight and then stamped them out on gray cardstock.  I used Versa Fine Clair by Imagine Crafts.  I love the deep, rich black color it produces.  On a silhouette type stamp the ink is important. You want good coverage of color.  The wreath was colored in with dual tip markers by Leisure Arts.  This card could be backed with different colors of cardstock (like traditional holiday colors) and look amazing.  I used silver cardstock with the gray.  Love the look!!

The house were splattered with white acrylic paint.  I use an old toothbrush and watered down paint to get a good snow look.   The card is adhered together with 3D foam squares by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful holiday!!!
Connie Mercer
Joy Clair DT Member

Merry Christmas

Happy Holiday's everyone!

It's Donna here and I am featuring the "Snow Fall" and "Holly Jolly Santa" stamp sets.  I hope all of you who celebrate Christmas is ready to celebrate.  I pray you all will enjoy your family throughout the Holiday Season.  I will see you next year!

Here is how I created my card.

My card is an A2 card, I cut my first layer at 4 x 5, I used versamark along the edges of the panel and added silver embossing power and heat set it.  I then stamped the snowflakes from the  "Snow Fall" stamp set with versamark, added silver embossing powder and heat set it.  The next panel which measures 3 5/8 x 4 7/8.  I also stamped the sentiment from the "Holly Jolly Santa" with versamark, added silver embossing powder and heat set it.  I then used some scissors and cut the sentiment out and added it to my card with foam squares.

Closer look at the card.

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

 

Winter Cards

Customization stamps are fun because the possibilities are endless! A stamp platform is beneficial when building images for proper placement. The little embellishments I enjoyed stamping and placing on the cards. I used The Christmas Cocoa Stamp set to create these cards.

I used pop dots on the image to make it POP, but able to still put it in the mail with no additional postage. 

The little heart is so cute and perfect for winter and/or Valentine's Day! To add dimension to this card I used foam to mat the image on. I found the foam at the dollar tree in the kids' section in a pack of 20, Not only was it cheap, it also die cuts beautifully. 

Don't be afraid to use things from other places on your cards and in your craft! The results can be stunning!

Until next time ~ Happy Crafting!

Betz Golden

Happy New Year with Three Joy Clair Sets & More Custom Stamps

Hello and welcome!  It's Angie here today with Happy New Year's cards featuring a combination of three Joy Clair stamp sets:

Joy Clair Dog-Gone Christmas, Joy Clair New Year, New Me, and Joy Clair Happy Camper sets.  All of my supplies are linked on my blog HERE if you are interested in seeing exactly what I used.  (The blue links are affiliate links - no extra cost to you.)

This first card has the top panel popped up on foam tape and features one of the cute dogs "woofing you a yappy New Year!"  Don't you just love those music notes with the paw prints?  The trees are from the Happy Camper set that I have used for many occasions and in all seasons.  Many of the Joy Clair sets are very versatile like that, not just for one holiday or event.  For example, the New Year, New Me set has a whole set of numbers so that you can use it for every new year's card, just change the year!  But you can also use those numbers for birthday cards when you want to acknowledge a certain milestone birthday or just put the recipient's age on the card.

Here's another view of my card:

I also made a 2nd card very similar to the first one, except it has a darker sky and a bright moon along with another adorable pup from the Dog-Gone Christmas set.  

Here's a look:

I hope you enjoyed these New Year's cards - for all the details, supplies and instructions on how I made these, check out my blog HERE.

Earlier this month I shared some custom stamps with my logo on them and today I want to share a couple of return address custom stamps I have that Joy Clair made.  One is with a Christmas wreath and the other was just a style they had in the shop that I really liked.  (I blocked my address in the pictures for privacy.)

Joy Clair has lots of choices in their custom stamps section HERE.  They can also make others so if you have artwork, or a logo, or one you'd like made, just email them and ask [email protected] 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope your holiday season is full of joy and happiness!

Foliage birthday cards with a festive color palette

Welcome to today's blog post. I had the best of intentions to make some Christmas cards using some of the gorgeous foliage and leaf stamps from Joy Clair. But as inspiration was lacking they turned into Birthday cards which I need a few of for December. So here they are...

I really have fallen in love with the leaves from all across the stamp sets from Joy Clair. There are several and they are all so versatile.

For this card I used a gelli printed background and some stamped leaves. The leaves are colored using markers and a shimmer pen adds some sparkle to them.

For the sentiments and decorative elements I used some Kaisercraft collectables - quick and easy adding some gold foiling for bling. You can find the gorgeous Fall Greeting Stamp set that I used here.

And on my second card using the same supplies but adding a strip of washi tape down the sode.

And looking at these cards now, I might as well have gone with my initial Christmas theme - as I really love the red, pink and green color combo.

Do you ever find yourself lacking i9nspiration, just find that it was there all along? Thank you for stopping by - I hope you are having some down time to create those festive cards and projects - and I hope inspiration strikes hot! With love Jowilna xxx

Handmade Gifts: Christmas Card and Ornament

Hello hello hello... December is here and Christmas is coming near... Today, I would like to share couple handmade gift ideas with you all that you all can make with Joy Clair Stamps for this Holidays!

I use the Vintage Christmas Ornaments stamp set to create this CAS Christmas card. I stamped the ornaments with Antique Linen Distress Ink on a watercolor paper 140 lbs. I did not use any masks to create that stacked ornaments becuase when I painted them with watercolor paper, the Distress ink reacted with the water and blended in. But if you use non-reacted dye inks or pigment inks, you will need the masks.

I painted the ornaments with Shimmerz Inklingz Watercolors (I'm Not Limon, Blue My Mind, and Good As Gold). These watercolor paints have the shimmering, metallic look. I dried the paints with craft heater, and then I sprayed it with some water using the Distress Sprayer. I dabbed the water off with paper towel to get more distressed, vintage look on them.

I added some extra gold splatters on the background with the Good As Gold Shimmerz Inklingz. After that, I dried it again with craft heater and cut it with Double Stitched Rectangles Dies.

I stamped the ornament again three times (just the top of the ornament) on a white cardstock with VersaMark Ink Pad and then I added some silver embossing powder. I heat set the embossing powder with craft heater and then fussy cut them with scissors. I added them on the ornaments with dries-clear permanent glue. I drew the stings with Posca Metallic Silver Paint Marker.

I stamped the sentiment on one of the ornament using MISTI with Delicata Silver Ink Pad, and then I stamped it again with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink Pad. I dried ink with craft heater. I added this finished background on top of a green card base with 3D foam tape for extra dimension to it.

Second handmade gift than you can make with Joy Clair Stamps is this chalkboard wood slice Christmas ornament. On this wood, I used The Reason Stamp Set and Snowy Greetings Stamp Set.

First, to paint the base color. I used Chalk Paint for the base. The paint dries fairy quickly. I usually paint the base twice, but if once is enough for you and that is okay, too.

To give the white chalk look on the background, I dibbed my finger in a white paint and lightly painted on the chalkboard. I had wet (not too wet) paper towel to remove the paint so not too much on the background.

After that, I stamped the images and sentiment on both side with white acrylic paint, too. I put the stamp on acrylic stamping block and I added the paint with mini brayer. I put the stamp directly in a bowl with warm water so the paint won't dried on the stamp and will be easy to clean.

I tied up the twine and done. You have a handmade Christmas ornament that you can also mass-produce this ornament as gifts.

I hope these projects give you some ideas to get crafty this Holidays. What would you make for this Holidays?