Numbered Floral Card ~

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing a card using the fabulous 
 MIXED MEDIA products by Blue Knight Stamps.
I call this card Numbered Floral.  It is a no fuss kind of card.

Products used: Background Branches, Mixed Media Numbers, Reverse Sentiments and
 Tell Me the Story/BG stamp.
 Instructions: Using a blending tool ink up tool with black (Archival)
 ink and in a circular motion add it to the center of the background stamp. Stamp in L
 corner of card front. Stamp Background Branches using three different images.
Inks: Cobalt, Fern Green, and Jet Black. Add number and sentiment.
 Speckle with black acrylic paint.  

All adhesive used is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Thanks for stopping by. Looking forward to sharing many new
Mixed Media creations!!!!
This card was published in the Fall 2026 Issue of Rubber Stamp Madness.
 
Connie
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6" Art Share Bird Tags ~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a couple of 6" Art Share Tags. 
You know the ones that are fun to giveaway to friends
and art peeps!  I'm using some back
"in the day" products too.  

The tags are from Tim Holtz, the 6" manilla.
I used a mix of  Distress Oxide inks (Vintage Photo, 
Walnut Stain, Peeled Paint and Faded Jeans) for the
  background colors.  The same mix is used to color the
Dina Wakley/Scribble Birds. Remember those? Still love them.

Other stamp sets added to the tags are: Quintessential Quotes by
 Dyan Reaveley, Numbers set by Blue Knight Stamps, #690 set by
AALL & Create, Memory Planner by Master Piece and Ledger
by Creative Expressions.  Adhesive (3D Foam Strips, 3D Foam Squares,
and E-Z Runner Refillable Dispenser) is by Scrapbook Adhesives by
3L.  
Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
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You've Been Framed Tag with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing a fun mixed media tag using
cow and chicken stamps and the great adhesives 
by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

I have all the details on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog but here
is a little teaser ~

I'm even using the negative from the 3D Foam Circles Black Mix.  That, to
me, is like FREE adhesive!!!! Just saying~

Thanks for stopping by!!

Connie Mercer

Creative Time: 60 mins

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Grand Repositionable Dots Refillable Dispenser

E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors

3D Foam Circle Mix Black, 3D Foam Squares Black Regular

3D Foam Stars and 3D Foam Strips Black

Other: Stamps: Hero Arts: Power Line Background stamp, KatzelKraft: You’ve Been framed, We’re All Mad Here, Bird, Cow Head. Ink: Versafine: Black Onyx. Ranger: Distress Oxide: Wild Honey, Rustic Wilderness, Walnut Stain, Black Soot and Stormy Sky. Paint: acrylic black and white: Posca: gold paint pen.  Other: fabric, button and pear pen.

Darkroom Door October Challenge ~ Playing Cards!

Hi there!!!
Today I'm sharing my card for the October Darkroom Door
Monthly Challenge using the Playing Cards set. 

I paired this set with Fun & Games for a mixed media feel! Just turn 
the stamps, for a different look, when you stamp to the card
front.  I used Versafine/Onyx Black and then colored with the Distressed
Oxide inks.  

The ink is Distressed Oxide: Lumberjack Plaid, Rustic
Wilderness, Prize Ribbon and Fossilized Amber for
added color. 
You can find all the details in the Darkroom Door Community.
Remember to add the hashtag #darkroomdoorchallenge and you
will be in the running for a $25 gift card.  If you don't have the set
you can order here.  All adhesives used are by Scrapbook Adhesives
by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie 
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Catch of the Day with Darkroom Door~

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing a NEW release stamp set by
Darkroom Door called Catch of the Day.  I love the
ocean and sea life. So peaceful! I created
two tags using the Catch of the Day Set and many other
stamps by Darkroom Door.  They pair together perfectly.

First thing for both tags is the tags were cut using the 8" Tag die.  This tag die
is amazing!  I cut a bunch of them and have them on hand to create with.

I cut a black mat for this tag (it comes with the 8" Tag die).
Both tags have a mix of  Distress Oxide inks /Blue tones. This tag 
is stamped with World Map BG and Number Medley.  

The Lobster, Shrimp, Crab (Catch of the Day) and
the Eclectic Small Vintage Label are stamped, colored
 and hand cut out.  They are clustered on the small label
 and adhered to the tag front.  Mesh plastic is added
 behind the small label cluster. Look real close. The sentiment 
is added using the Adventure Sentiment Strip.

The second tag is created the same way but using a few different
stamps.  The Fishing Net BG, Grid Texture Stamp, Number
Medley, Global Postmarks and the star of the show Catch of the Day
to create the background for the tag.  The Lobster, Fish, Shrimp and
 reverse sentiments were stamped, colored and hand cut out.

 The Fish, Lobster and Shrimp were sewn to the tag.  Kinda like
they got stuck in the net!  I used a needle and black embroidery thread
to achieve that look. The sentiments are from You Are Everything
and Celebrate Sentiment Strip.

All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by.
So good to be creating with Darkroom Door Stamps again.
Connie
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Sea Shell Mixed Media Tag ~

Hi there!!!
Still got sea shells on my mind, (just got back from Florida).
Love walking the beaches with my head down :):)

This was a fun tag to create.  I added the color to the tag and then stamped
using the the watered down ink.  Look real close and you will see the
sand dollar image. 

The background is created by using Distress Oxide inks and stamping then

into the watered down ink.  Stamps used are: Gifts from the Sea by Gina K,
Sentiments and date are by Kerri Bradford (Block of Time), Paper Artsy sets
used are HP2401, ESN55, ESN61 and ESN48.
 
Thanks for stopping by!!!
Connie
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Darkroom Door September New Stamp Release~ Love of Cats

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing one of the NEW stamp sets released
by Darkroom Door for September.  
It is called Love of Cats.  This set compliments
the Sitting Cat  Eclectic stamp so well.

First card~

The background is stamped with the NEW Willow & Fern.  I used Distress Oxide 
ink (Bundled Sage, Rustic Wilderness, Gathered Twigs and Peeled Paint). 
Also added in French Script and Number Medley stamps.  Both of these are 
favorites of mine.  The cat is stamped and colored with Gathered Twigs and then
 added to the card front. Twine and the sentiment is added next.  The
card is speckled with white acrylic paint.

Second card ~   

The New Gilded Leaves and Distressed Oxide ink (Chipped Sapphire)
 for the stamped background. Also added to background are Gum Trees,
 Vintage Office and Global Postmarks.  The cats (Love of Cats)
 are lined up and adhered with dimensional adhesive by
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.  Paint is smeared on the edges of the
card front for a messy look.

Third card~

I'm using the NEW Gilded Leaves Background stamp with the 
left over ink (from second card) that is on the stamp.  Just spritz with
 water and stamp. It gives a lighter, faded out look. Makes the silhouette
Bold Blossoms really pop.  Also added in are Handwritten Ledgers,
Stitched Borders and You are Everything. 

Here is a look at the September release from Darkroom Door.
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
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