PLAYING ALONG WITH CHALLENGES...

hello all,

this is just a quick post to share my entry for joy clair's monthly challenge.

i am the randomly chosen winner of last month's challenge and today using the stamp set i chose: happy easter!
it has such cute images.

I want to thank joy clair for their generosity.

An Easter Trio

so cute.

i made these three sacks with a digi playground svg, used my cricut explore for all the cutting including the digital dies from the stamp set.
coloring was done with some alcohol markers i purchased at acm. i believe they are from their nicole brand premiere. i actually like them very much. they seem to have their own unique blending properties. you can see it on the yellow chick. the colors used there were turmeric and pumpkin and i actually like how they blended. what do you think? they are very juicy too.

back to joy clair's challenge entry.

i partially colored this rabbit pink and the other rabbit partially green.

i wanted to make the chick my main one.

the gray areas were colored w the spectrum noirs.

the paper used is from a heidi swapp's collection: the sugar chic.

below you see the stamp set used and also the digi playground svg.
they both have been linked if interested.

     

you should check this month's challenge. they randomly select an entry to win a 

$25 gift certificate to their store.

sweet, huh? that is how i won, :)

thank you very much for stopping by.

hope you have a great day!

RAISE YOUR GLASS...and a few fun techniques

hello all,
this project is the forgotten one, lol. i had drafted it and forgot about it but...the good thing is it could be used for new year's day inspiration. so here we go...

this is a cool card using stamps from joy clair, watercolors, microbeads and liquid embossing.
wow, what a mouth full of supplies, lol
-warning: big pics today :D-

SALUT
3-1/2" x 5-1/2"

i started with the background. after playing with it for a bit i finally got the look i was looking for: like shooting stars in a galaxy.

i used the martini glass without the olives, yeah i know. i do not drink so i don't know better, lol.  i covered it with clear liquid embossing (you can use glossy accents too) and sprinkled some clear microbeads i had in stash from ms and let it dry overnight.

next morning i distressed all the papers and stamped the sentiment with black ink. 

and, i used a thin die for the piercing.

i did not have any sequins on hand but i had this chunky multi color glitter and i think it did the job. i love how it looks. i also added the silver string.

 i certainly think it came out beautiful. 

it screams new year celebrations to me!

below is the stamp set used and its matching digital dies. 

  

they have been linked to the shop and to the blog in case you are interested in taking a look and a peek of my teammates projects with the same stamp set.

once again, thanks so much for stopping by!

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LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER!

hello all, 

welcome to my last project for joy clair. 

today i am showcasing the mardi gras stamp set.

ironically the sentiment i chose for my card is: 

let the good times roll. 

i haven't have a good time for a while now and for the same reasons i won't be able to stay.

  it is so funny that unconsciously i chose this phrase. i sure will have to 

"laissez les bons temps rouler" 

for real. 

lol.

these masks are so pretty. i used its digi dies to cut the masks. i then used an embossing pad to add gold embossing powder and glitter.

i used a pearlized cardstock for the card layers. the golden splashes were done with a gold acrylic paint and a cheap watercolor brush.

the black ink i used smeared a bit on the slick surface and it took a while to dry. 

the tiny fleur de lis are also from the same stamp set. the stitched border was done with a fiskars paper punch.

i cut these pennants from a cricut cart and the tiny fleur de lis here are from a g-studio paper punch. i covered them with stickles.

the gold tone cs is from dcwv. 

the other masks were not glued to the pennants and that is why the middle mask is crooked. 

normally, i can't photograph purple well for whatever reason but today i did. lol. i couldn't chance to wait for another day. hehe.

the stamp set is so pretty. 

 

here is some history info on mardi gras in case you are as curious as i am. i wish one day i could visit new orleans too, i have some friends who visit it often and they love it.

well, and this is it for today.

you guys take care and,

thanks for stopping by!

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A PAISLEY BOUQUET in HD

hehe, 

that goes for hi definition since i used that clear liquid embossing on the image.

the card didn't come out the way i wanted it too but i still wanted to show you the stamp i used and the coloring. no blending because that is not my forte just yet, lol.

the dry embossing folder matches the name of the stamp:

paisley bouquet.

here you can see all the hd done with the liquid embossing.

and this is it for today, i just wanted to share how pretty this stamp is. i bet you can do a much better job.

thanks for taking a peek!

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I AM THANKFUL

so glad you are here. today's card is a super pretty one.

made with a variety of colorful inks and the thank you for everything stamp set from joy clair.

I AM THANKFUL

look at the color blocks and the awesome handwriting style font i like so much.

super cute!

the color blocks were done using a variety of inks: pigments and dyes and a background stamp from many years ago. wink-wink. 

i also used some thin dies for the faux stitching around the edges of the white and black cardstock just for a bit of accent to the frame.

a bit of rustic twine just because...and some pearls to cover a tiny boo-boo on the yellow line, lol.

i would have used the so popular sequins but i haven't purchased any yet. i keep forgetting.

i even did the inside. and after i thought it would have looked so pretty on the cover too.

the "for all you do" is also from the same stamp set: thank you for everything.

sooo, what do you think. between the handwritten style font and the colorful patches of rainbow...i do not know what i like more, hehe.

these are the stamp used along with its matching digital die.

  

they have been linked for your convenience.

remember joy clair is having a dt call. 

check it out and good luck!

take care, have a great week and see you soon and as always...

thanks for your visit.

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WITH SYMPATHY

for this card i used a background stamp from joy clair.
it is super cute but i have to be honest and say i was stumped at what to make with it, how to use it. anyway, this is what i came up with.
hope you like it.

WITH SYMPATHY
5-1/2 x 4"

i stamped the tufted buttons background stamp over this pretty patterned paper just because i wanted to have the look of fabric for my "comfort pillow" card.
after stamping i went over the design with a black ink pen to make it stand out a bit more.

the fabric flowers are from prima and i stamped over one of them with a flower stamp from a set called paisley bouquet, also from joy clair.
the sentiment is from the same set too.
i used a paper punch for the leaves and stamped the veins on it.
the center of the flower was made with chunky gold glitter.

the "with sympathy" sentiment now matches my pillow background.
comfort pillow that is. <3 :)
what a pretty font!

i added a cotton trim to my card and i used my plaid liquid embossing to cover the paper buttons i had punched to accent the background design.

and this is the entire card.
cute, huh?

anyway, these are the stamps used and they have been linked for your convenience:
 

i would love to hear what you do when you get stumped like i did with this stamp.  lol
i started looking at an old card magazine for ideas and below you will see what got my creativity going.

 by maile bailles

you guys have a great week and i will be back soon with another project using the awesome joy clair stamps.

did you apply for the new design team yet?
i have to take care of some personal matters and i won't be staying. but i will certainly re-apply after i am done with my affairs.

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HUGS AND KISSES...because valentine's is almost there

yeap! before we know it we will be celebrating love day.

and here we are ready to entice you, lol

HUGS AND KISSES

4-1/2" x 3-1/2"

this is the style i like the most. 

i love to distress and ink. i love the grungy look. i love intense colors. bright colors. 

rich hues. i feel at home.

card is all handmade. 

cut by hand, stamp by hand, distressed by hand, colored by hand.

no cricut, no dies here.

here is the handwriting font that i love from joy clair. can't get enough of it.

the hugs word, the tiny envelope and the tiny stamp above hugs, the heart to the left they all are from the "hugs and smiles" super pretty stamp set.

i used oldie papers from the lost and found collection that was so popular a few years back. this collection is from my mind's eye. i have a few stacks of it. lol.
i haven't bought new paper in a while. i have tons of it in my stash. when i see something new that i have to have i do buy it, but in the meantime i am forcing myself to use what i have at home. i am pretty sure you are familiar with the hoarding. hehe.

the inside

super cute valentine's day card OR any occasion card.
you choose, lol.

here is the beautiful stamp set. some designers have made gorgeous projects with this one. they used the flowers the most so i did not want to use the flowers too. 

 
they have been linked for your convenience.

thanks so much for stopping by.

REMEMBER: Joy Clair is having a Design Team Call


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GIDDY UP BIRTHDAY CARD

love this western theme stamp set: giddy up.

 i love the horses and the horseshoes are adorable. i also like the wanted sign.

Happy Birthday

3" x 6"

see the horses? aww! love them. the spots on them are not accidental. i thought to give them some visual texture.

the horseshoes are in the inside of the card.

the faded sheriff stars and the happy birthday are from the same set.
the rustic jute gives them a western rough look. the star is a brad.

the paper is from an oldie dcwv. super cute!

(i have to apologize for the pics but we are not getting much sunlight these days :( and my house has the worse lighting around).

already linked for your convenience.
isn't it a darling?
know that joy clair stamps are of high quality photopolymer and they do stamp very nice. i have tried them with dye ink, pigment ink and chalk ink.
the only ink that got all blotchy were the distressed inks but i read that happens with many other stamps too. just that you know.

if you have extra time, check joy clair's blog. you will see my teammates work. a whole full bunch of ideas.

well, and this is it for now.

thanks a bunch for stopping by.

oh!.....joy clair is having a new design team call. you should apply.

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SEASON'S GREETINGS

hello all,

today i am sharing a project i made for joy clair design team using the Joyful Wishes

stamp set. this set is packed with many pretty christmas words to combine many sentiments. bonus: it even includes some tiny christmas images like stars and hollies.

SEASON'S GREETINGS

3-1/2" x 5.25"

-love the handwriting font-

sorry about the inking on the edges of the sentiment. it looks very pronounced in the pic but not in real life. i normally use macro when photographing and it maximizes every single micro detail. :(

the poinsettia die cut is from tim holtz.

the center was made with a dry embossing powder. it almost looks like brass. i used the same embossing powder for the sentiment.

i stamped the leaves with another joy clair stamp set from their autumn release: hello autumn. it gives some subtle detail to the plain green cardstock.

this is the joyful wishes i used for today's card and its matching digi dies.

 

they have been linked for your convenience.

i am also linking the hello autumn because it has beautiful fall leaves you might like.

pretty huh?

well,

i have to go now.

rush-rush-rush

:D

thanks for stopping by and 

take care! 

REMEMBER: Joy Clair is having a Design Team Call

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HOME FOR CHRISTMAS...through a window

hello all,

as i said in one of my latest posts, we can all relate to the need of gift tags and or gift cards presentations.

i have been admiring the window scenes projects for a while now and finally i made my own.

this one window is a gift card holder and i hope you like it as much as i do.

i used the glad tidings stamp set from joy clair for the 

home for christmas on the window box. 

the font is super pretty.

the window has been backed with a piece of acetate sheet.

the string of lights i love is from the same glad tidings stamp set and i filled them in with some sepia color liquid embossing.

the gifts are from "cozy snowmen wishes".
i fussy cut those along with the lights string and i do not know why  because
we know that joy clair has its own matching digi dies for all their stamps. :D
...i also colored the gifts with alcohol markers.

in case you are wondering about the window shape... it is from creative cards, a cricut cartridge. the flowers and leaves are from some wafer thin dies i own.

 

this is the glad tidings stamp set i used on today's project. 

 

and this is the cozy snowmen where i found the gifts.

hope you enjoyed the gift card holder and the stamps i used.

they all have been linked for your convenience.

once again, many thanks for stopping by the hut.

REMEMBER: Joy Clair is having a Design Team Call

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