tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79517578534047233312024-03-15T20:10:20.625-05:00crafty goodiesPaper crafts with a vintage flair. Scrapbooking, cards, altered art, re-purposed and more.Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.comBlogger2654125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-81261862395486337752024-03-15T06:30:00.000-05:002024-03-15T06:30:00.152-05:00Sea Life with Blue Knight Stamps~<p style="text-align: center;">Hi there!<br />I have a card to share using the <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/designer-paper-night-sky-2/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Night Papers</span></a> with the <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/sea-life/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sea Life<br />red rubber stamp </span></a>and the<a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/sea-life-die-set/"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> dies </span></a>by <b>Blue Knight Stamps.</b> Instead<br />of using the pattern paper as a night sky, I'm using it<br />as a deep ocean water scene.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3snww-qf-9DnMh54t7UIN3BxwLy7cp2OiyD1TGH2clEYpHwjG4IaVzySBCgQJwhxI3vxRay_3j3kG_oaizQWqhHmAjMJFVSALp0Nb-AbMtvVVv_bMg7bgTG2lEKW8nk-nHi07C2VEJoxiPS3sFDq1XFQJLmGf-ziejfLfkVUzkqec1TKKzP7x79r2DoQ/s800/ppsealife1-ink.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3snww-qf-9DnMh54t7UIN3BxwLy7cp2OiyD1TGH2clEYpHwjG4IaVzySBCgQJwhxI3vxRay_3j3kG_oaizQWqhHmAjMJFVSALp0Nb-AbMtvVVv_bMg7bgTG2lEKW8nk-nHi07C2VEJoxiPS3sFDq1XFQJLmGf-ziejfLfkVUzkqec1TKKzP7x79r2DoQ/w450-h450/ppsealife1-ink.jpeg" width="450" /></a><br />I used the backside of the pattern paper for this look. I added some<br />distressing by running the pattern wheel over the pattern paper with<br />acrylic white paint. The dies are added with dimensional adhesive and<br /><i>I love the pop it gives the card front</i>.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjW18o7GzDpkVkqsPPdgXaKpcmlWdGVCd3_twJdB2s5irLVWq_59J0VFqb_TF9CtfmZgGBq6JmGU97qv8dxjXNysTotNWzcibtT33jOw35qQVKjoZFBGZFb_0tuMXQn90kNdwcP-qMz3jszEc0g6MGccBVpPcnagJgWua4HbSwyn12BQbkJH9jH2yjtU/s800/ppsealife2-ink.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="665" height="437" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjW18o7GzDpkVkqsPPdgXaKpcmlWdGVCd3_twJdB2s5irLVWq_59J0VFqb_TF9CtfmZgGBq6JmGU97qv8dxjXNysTotNWzcibtT33jOw35qQVKjoZFBGZFb_0tuMXQn90kNdwcP-qMz3jszEc0g6MGccBVpPcnagJgWua4HbSwyn12BQbkJH9jH2yjtU/w363-h437/ppsealife2-ink.jpeg" width="363" /></a><br /><br />The sentiment is added using <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/blessing-one-line-sentiments/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">One Line Sentiments/blessings.</span></a><br />I added white acrylic paint to the edges to anchor the ocean<br />floor. <i> Looks like bubbles too!</i><br />All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L<br />.<br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />Connie<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">crafty_mercer</span></a><br /><br /></div><br /><p></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-50324681732755280972024-03-11T06:30:00.013-05:002024-03-11T06:30:00.130-05:00Beached Canoe with Blue Knight Stamps~<p style="text-align: center;">Hi there!<br />I'm sharing a scenery card using the<a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/beached-canoe/"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Beached Canoe</span></a><br />by <b>Blue Knight Stamps</b>. I usually color with<br />panpastes and Distress Oxide ink but on this card I'm <br />using colored pencils, colors and <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/accesories/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">panpastels</span></a>. The pencils<br />and colors are by CARAND'ACHE. They are a Swiss made<br />product. <b>Blue Knight</b> sells these at <a href="https://stampercon.net/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">StamperCon </span></a>and other<br />stamping shows that they participate in. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZpwyA32Xx9Musa0xYzvbT06zWmJ90lIkT6_PHWzJh2gLe8QU6-rkJ4q8Rf4MlE_gKkY2c08VvRCbZ36-3hMJDux43ObhpcRH6WQkp1hDMZAfuoElF3S5qGcLqk00j7gKPGBlXh6Kp_HrPvndiReavNITvhNYPQeWtUbKtwrMKkWIkIJPvRnrGMkmHOg/s800/beached%20canoe8-ink.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZpwyA32Xx9Musa0xYzvbT06zWmJ90lIkT6_PHWzJh2gLe8QU6-rkJ4q8Rf4MlE_gKkY2c08VvRCbZ36-3hMJDux43ObhpcRH6WQkp1hDMZAfuoElF3S5qGcLqk00j7gKPGBlXh6Kp_HrPvndiReavNITvhNYPQeWtUbKtwrMKkWIkIJPvRnrGMkmHOg/w443-h443/beached%20canoe8-ink.jpeg" width="443" /></a><br />I'm also using one of last <b>One Line Sentiments </b>sets I did for <b>Blue Knight </b><br /><b>Stamps</b> called <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/did-you-know-one-line-sentiments/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Did you know~.</span></a> <i> Really sweet set and goes with just about <br />any theme. </i><br />I used the panpastels to do most of the coloring and then highlighted<br />with the pencils and colors. My goal is to make my project<br />pleasing to my eye:):) <br />All adhesives used are by <b>Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L</b>.<br />Thanks for stopping by!!!<br />Connie<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">crafty_mercer</span></a></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-25753673620285854922024-03-07T06:30:00.004-06:002024-03-07T06:30:00.305-06:00Creative Scrapbooker Magazine Spring Issue 2024 ~<p style="text-align: center;">Hi there!!<br />I wanted to share the<a href="https://creativescrapbooker.ca/current-issue/"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Creative Scrapbooker Magazine <br />Spring Issue 2024</span></a><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>with you <span style="color: #cc0000;">.</span> I was excited to get two<br />pieces published. A Mother's Day card and tag.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUHwzC6vskYLMV99fHaZOB_PmeBq-G4HETNzveDy8JTiYJ0ryQiLULp1GNN_xFnH8U7hW20so4W6e44PotREK75uZSwAAV-rsXf3wKpcUdpGPhxXd5wiVr_Ymb8vng-pUhpmbN2CBt6ki7zG8TPS1NhcCwDUTrtwioIY6tAahl2Wo9OMCHMv0ScjZpTnY/s800/current-spring24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUHwzC6vskYLMV99fHaZOB_PmeBq-G4HETNzveDy8JTiYJ0ryQiLULp1GNN_xFnH8U7hW20so4W6e44PotREK75uZSwAAV-rsXf3wKpcUdpGPhxXd5wiVr_Ymb8vng-pUhpmbN2CBt6ki7zG8TPS1NhcCwDUTrtwioIY6tAahl2Wo9OMCHMv0ScjZpTnY/w314-h418/current-spring24.jpg" width="314" /></a><br />This magazine is full of scrapbook pages and tags. Lots of<br />inspiration!!!<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDqnx3-MdkuxH5k0hTHOIQ5hVFmTis-lJllTOD1ne_QZoAnkUZx_ji4r8fjb8arN0jGVi9_TyxdoVtQJK0ZkuLX4YUvgYByMwnZZwGbJiuPpeu0BmbZVX3vMiaLIagnuxrP-zvlN2nMxsQ3TUjVM5q3PWEz0csA9ePxSbA_sf7CZVt5zoaqpeYsv6V3LQ/s800/csm_spring_cmercer2a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="744" data-original-width="800" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDqnx3-MdkuxH5k0hTHOIQ5hVFmTis-lJllTOD1ne_QZoAnkUZx_ji4r8fjb8arN0jGVi9_TyxdoVtQJK0ZkuLX4YUvgYByMwnZZwGbJiuPpeu0BmbZVX3vMiaLIagnuxrP-zvlN2nMxsQ3TUjVM5q3PWEz0csA9ePxSbA_sf7CZVt5zoaqpeYsv6V3LQ/w375-h349/csm_spring_cmercer2a.JPG" width="375" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSceqo95TQ1Fo8PhckI7oT7c3NjxQ-Jh7QprvFhnZDCuOvzGCkAZ24o76lb4X42b3brf3vaFzjWtbf4oKpd8GR6_tbcGDRLzD1p2LJdoAmVz2h8JOBUORfp3HEYnoicD-xQ9rSRk9v8JAvWuDHMf357yD-0Gw8uyguGYc8ute_3S3YsjddIJ1uGWSw090/s1000/DDRS236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="960" height="387" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSceqo95TQ1Fo8PhckI7oT7c3NjxQ-Jh7QprvFhnZDCuOvzGCkAZ24o76lb4X42b3brf3vaFzjWtbf4oKpd8GR6_tbcGDRLzD1p2LJdoAmVz2h8JOBUORfp3HEYnoicD-xQ9rSRk9v8JAvWuDHMf357yD-0Gw8uyguGYc8ute_3S3YsjddIJ1uGWSw090/w371-h387/DDRS236.jpg" width="371" /></a><br /><i>The last work I did for Darkroom Door. As always using my favorite<br />adhesives by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.<br /><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiea5pmW8MTzi8VSUma8GfYrpt71CaXdLNSvpYWGdDIo0K49GobNfYfx37UrzqMtlZEm_r7SvTSs07DFdc0FDy4IF7aCEXlqk3mAHHG2Up8sAK9QtvQ9q67sDA6GGKC9XqCM2OdnGgwUkM5rAMSbeqTrZNg82ReNhP-_OG-fojGlmmhlqxpUdF0t-535_E/s800/csm_spring_cmercer1a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="775" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiea5pmW8MTzi8VSUma8GfYrpt71CaXdLNSvpYWGdDIo0K49GobNfYfx37UrzqMtlZEm_r7SvTSs07DFdc0FDy4IF7aCEXlqk3mAHHG2Up8sAK9QtvQ9q67sDA6GGKC9XqCM2OdnGgwUkM5rAMSbeqTrZNg82ReNhP-_OG-fojGlmmhlqxpUdF0t-535_E/w397-h410/csm_spring_cmercer1a.JPG" width="397" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPCyuJobGIUID0xkgvPo_DFyZXDwdCCT6y8133nVxaDiNEYUuzK0wK_ZjOmR6ZSLKoLzNz7Gm4R88ul8EsmkT8krZSYpB1dUvOzLp9OUE8xpkKPkzFQCk4Zo8MAMLDtBsJNEbtePp5_xjcxketnSpfWmZeiahVvWO0OOZzzwHkEt-h-SRvxTIst9X7JiY/s833/069-vintage-label.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPCyuJobGIUID0xkgvPo_DFyZXDwdCCT6y8133nVxaDiNEYUuzK0wK_ZjOmR6ZSLKoLzNz7Gm4R88ul8EsmkT8krZSYpB1dUvOzLp9OUE8xpkKPkzFQCk4Zo8MAMLDtBsJNEbtePp5_xjcxketnSpfWmZeiahVvWO0OOZzzwHkEt-h-SRvxTIst9X7JiY/w409-h426/069-vintage-label.jpg" width="409" /></a><br /><i>I did a set of these mixed media tags for Darkroom Door using<br />adhesives by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.</i></div><br />Never gets old !!!<br />Check out <a href="https://creativescrapbooker.ca/current-issue/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Creative Scrapbooker Magazine</span></a>. It is published in<br />Canada.<br />Thanks for letting me gush :):)<br />Connie<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">crafty_merce</span></a><span style="color: #cc0000;">r</span><br /></div><br /><p></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-39004917359286366782024-03-03T05:00:00.010-06:002024-03-03T13:06:21.081-06:00A Mixed Media card with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~<p style="text-align: center;">Hi!!<br />Today is my turn over on the <a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/blog/?p=97024"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L<br />Blog. </span></a> I'm sharing a fun mixed media card using <a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/t/categories/3d-foam-products"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3D Foam<br /> Adhesives.</span></a> <b style="font-style: italic;"> Can't go wrong with some added dimension!!<br /></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ5Tn0DESrwhHu0oNZAU5rTpE7QG4Eqg8Kyh2yTwdUKR8vELHeUJrtkIkcF2tmzsELqFY9rvRKG5lPKBtNY0q-s32ZSuQqE39P8AbVpayqkYIhIb05gp4SK9P5YVhEfuwm5Z8fZLE3hcuPeXcpRQAFmg1qduc8lfqcrNiqdPnWx5xsRgIW06NKQBE4XCU/s800/elephant4-ink.jpeg" style="font-style: italic; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="698" height="507" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ5Tn0DESrwhHu0oNZAU5rTpE7QG4Eqg8Kyh2yTwdUKR8vELHeUJrtkIkcF2tmzsELqFY9rvRKG5lPKBtNY0q-s32ZSuQqE39P8AbVpayqkYIhIb05gp4SK9P5YVhEfuwm5Z8fZLE3hcuPeXcpRQAFmg1qduc8lfqcrNiqdPnWx5xsRgIW06NKQBE4XCU/w442-h507/elephant4-ink.jpeg" width="442" /></a><br />This was a fun one. I love this the elephant stamps by Kazelkraft!<br /><i>Takes me back~ my mom always asked me when she couldn't<br />find something ~ she said I had a memory like an elephant :)::)<br /><br /></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkKPPo7RIhp6FDiUaMQ2fYLm_gD0JgrwR4XSZIVRRgktJH__ixvRkLa74l0j-6qxqhzIMnsQPmJwGzyZp1NAQIG4kkf7oxrTDiQcendh4HtuNEIx-q6tkfW-reohyphenhyphenrsaLhYyEl1QCePEtU9QaUbft2t74xEGL3mp7rRLlX34Nlr3hF5Wrfqa89AZ2AFec/s799/elephant2-ink2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="799" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkKPPo7RIhp6FDiUaMQ2fYLm_gD0JgrwR4XSZIVRRgktJH__ixvRkLa74l0j-6qxqhzIMnsQPmJwGzyZp1NAQIG4kkf7oxrTDiQcendh4HtuNEIx-q6tkfW-reohyphenhyphenrsaLhYyEl1QCePEtU9QaUbft2t74xEGL3mp7rRLlX34Nlr3hF5Wrfqa89AZ2AFec/w424-h321/elephant2-ink2.jpeg" width="424" /></a><br />I have all the details over on the <a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/blog/?p=97024"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog</span></a>.<br />Hope you will take a look!!!<br /><br /></div></div><p></p><p style="border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 9px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thanks for stopping by!<br /><a href="http://www.craftygoodies.com/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; color: #471b3f; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Connie</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p style="border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 9px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Creative Time: </span>60 minutes</p><p style="border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 9px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Skill Level:</span> Intermediate</p><p style="border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 9px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Materials needed:</span></p><p style="border: 0px; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 9px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®</span><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/e-z-runner-grand-permanent-strips-dispenser-150-feet" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/3d-foam-squares-white-variety-pack" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3D Foam Square White Mix</span><span style="color: #471b3f;"> </span></a><span style="color: #666666;">and </span><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/3d-foam-squares-micro-white-1" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Micro White</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/c-01230-3d-foam-strips" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3D Foam Strips</span></a><span style="color: #666666;"> and </span><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/c-01226-3d-foam-circles-white-mix" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3D Foam Circles White Mix</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/crafty-foam-tape-black-108ft-1" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Crafty Foam Tape 108′ Black</span></a><br /><span style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">HomeHobby by 3L</span><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/dual-tip-glue-pen-67022" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Dual Tip Glue Pen</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color: #666666;">other: stamps: Katzelkraft, Darkroom Door and Sweet ‘n Sassy. stencils: Darkroom Door and Carabelle Studio. Tim Holts Tiny Attacher.<br /><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><b>Pin It!!<br /><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccxFVDDPvri6Uxjx_G-yfoqu2uExxAFWOzQwrV4E-NM1awrYwuWU-n4vFX3qG9yeLys6u3AHSlkS8tZPt4KWaQNOuqqqRFlnXnlpIJFPPxte8MSBV1A6E_7v7qNSPUSr_hZl8EUSxBpPlGoBaiClHLkKO3f4Bd3LGGJcIY5rTb7hryOujhDcMtBkX_1I/s1102/030324-Good-Time-Mixed-Media-Card-Connie-Mercer-Long-Pin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccxFVDDPvri6Uxjx_G-yfoqu2uExxAFWOzQwrV4E-NM1awrYwuWU-n4vFX3qG9yeLys6u3AHSlkS8tZPt4KWaQNOuqqqRFlnXnlpIJFPPxte8MSBV1A6E_7v7qNSPUSr_hZl8EUSxBpPlGoBaiClHLkKO3f4Bd3LGGJcIY5rTb7hryOujhDcMtBkX_1I/w413-h620/030324-Good-Time-Mixed-Media-Card-Connie-Mercer-Long-Pin.jpg" width="413" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #666666;"><b><br /></b></span></div><p></p></div></div>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-6392790105023515722024-02-28T06:30:00.001-06:002024-02-28T06:30:00.255-06:00Backyard Blooms Cards with Buttons Galore & More~<p style="text-align: center;">Hi there!!<br />Sharing my last project using the<a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/flowers-garden-theme/products/backyard-blooms-4223"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Backyard Blooms </span></a><br />Novelty buttons by <a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Buttons Galore & More</span></a>. I did a <br />couple of mixed media cards and added buttons<br />and<a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/half-pearlz-ab/products/jelly-beans"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Jelly Beans</span></a> as embellishments.<i> Really love the<br />look and added dimension it gives the card front.</i><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKssR3uOGbRC4sQOjxLixWDm-QuktQ0hZYn0rsslDtTNOY0blzP27mUORTpZr5Gl0imm3X1o8zdj6BOq7nuMFsMzUvOoS-KRBGh7V4tgC894U0XAmpay4F15O5Mwk_6dk6lgjHYemVmto6ygjiBh_41Nax_B1D13fjmhmy1bK_Roj1umWt4Wiq93n8wtI/s800/bgmbloom4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="798" height="445" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKssR3uOGbRC4sQOjxLixWDm-QuktQ0hZYn0rsslDtTNOY0blzP27mUORTpZr5Gl0imm3X1o8zdj6BOq7nuMFsMzUvOoS-KRBGh7V4tgC894U0XAmpay4F15O5Mwk_6dk6lgjHYemVmto6ygjiBh_41Nax_B1D13fjmhmy1bK_Roj1umWt4Wiq93n8wtI/w444-h445/bgmbloom4.JPG" width="444" /></a><br />These were super fun to create and the background mix worked perfect<br />for the button mix that I wanted to add. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwhZsfm5SCViC6XKFAx8AEv7PAlBkBsMnV0jv_G082Maz2B-LCdmcRrP1B2q1ZbVsAUNrnMQshKOcJjN15-j8d1AJJfVbh7ip8zYO7y9mxPFoSK0Oae0xPJvc-ItSuM54QEhGM4iFVupaPLwpCpdH07tPhfhFFwazUn3CPUCHABOP_HkKviiaKxD-4xY/s800/bgmbloom3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwhZsfm5SCViC6XKFAx8AEv7PAlBkBsMnV0jv_G082Maz2B-LCdmcRrP1B2q1ZbVsAUNrnMQshKOcJjN15-j8d1AJJfVbh7ip8zYO7y9mxPFoSK0Oae0xPJvc-ItSuM54QEhGM4iFVupaPLwpCpdH07tPhfhFFwazUn3CPUCHABOP_HkKviiaKxD-4xY/w412-h412/bgmbloom3.JPG" width="412" /></a><br />The center of the flowers have the <a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/half-pearlz-ab/products/jelly-beans"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Jelly Bean half pearlz.</span></a> They are easy<br />to set also. I used Dual Tip Glue Pen by HomeHobby by 3L.<br />All other adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5rLhTl17e024Q_D8UVZmonCvFcUBKNWc4gWNczU-rzhqK_Hoq-6zbp4GG5Y-iuqXVq-nAx6c6PbFInlkN-ukQmapYQ5HsVxOGw-yRsnWAXoH1nhpRD0mKFtptXXNhCAiVqE5M0putoJNNSeYOIoAOK03Whv1ng_xLCqm7kJSLNaRTkYwXFkJyY0mLcPo/s800/bgmbloom2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="798" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5rLhTl17e024Q_D8UVZmonCvFcUBKNWc4gWNczU-rzhqK_Hoq-6zbp4GG5Y-iuqXVq-nAx6c6PbFInlkN-ukQmapYQ5HsVxOGw-yRsnWAXoH1nhpRD0mKFtptXXNhCAiVqE5M0putoJNNSeYOIoAOK03Whv1ng_xLCqm7kJSLNaRTkYwXFkJyY0mLcPo/w437-h438/bgmbloom2.JPG" width="437" /></a><br />I hope you come away with a love for buttons. <i><b>They look <br />good on everything.<br /></b></i><br />Thanks for stopping by!!<br />Connie<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">crafty_mercer</span></a></div>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-37803089819078207792024-02-26T06:30:00.001-06:002024-02-26T06:30:00.126-06:00Windmill and Corn with Blue Knight Stamps~<p style="text-align: center;">Hi there!!<br />Today I'm creating with the NEW stamp<br />called <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/windmill-and-corn/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Windmill and Corn</span></a> by <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Blue Knight Stamps. </span></a><br /><i>If you are a Texan you will love it!!!</i><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdEdg2nFV8VWTTX2GLsZxnk-TLBeSYU8sCFZgf0z31TPXmQAo7qlf-WfGCVNMfqoDIsCHU8Xh4H_o5sl-VCbvx_OLWtnSn54IlOkFQzSDWKjuyJnvF9rby3U1R35Zo0biHAuWsvlzK7mt6lJaG6NtSVfqREsHI5-RS1EIk-8n-1f4-CbM-iTc5eLiRy2g/s800/bkrs_windmill2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdEdg2nFV8VWTTX2GLsZxnk-TLBeSYU8sCFZgf0z31TPXmQAo7qlf-WfGCVNMfqoDIsCHU8Xh4H_o5sl-VCbvx_OLWtnSn54IlOkFQzSDWKjuyJnvF9rby3U1R35Zo0biHAuWsvlzK7mt6lJaG6NtSVfqREsHI5-RS1EIk-8n-1f4-CbM-iTc5eLiRy2g/w422-h422/bkrs_windmill2.JPG" width="422" /></a><br />I stamped the corn with Archival Olive Green. The sunset is put in with<br />panpastels and the <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/windmill-and-corn/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Windmill</span></a> and <b>Forest Animals:</b><a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/forest-animals-fox/"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Fox</span></a> and <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/forest-animals-raccoon/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Raccoon </span></a>are<br />stamped with Versafine/Black Onyx. The sentiment is<br />from the <b>One Line Sentiments/congrats.</b> set. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKjVWahjzYaYtTWEs8rmCvEAPdveS6DS7DTKBqTFkXVe2tQPBsAdCzlmCBbcytMfwmbqKQVk_riNo-hIoSGd8G1wZ9LHOsGbYPrgQ9ZMCl_AMfkCa5Bn1ySssTs337JZsmeLBZatqrsCKk2TzhmGjg0hprtnapRGqXoRMxBTef1y7zL65q_DROFRRV8_k/s800/bkrs_windmill1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKjVWahjzYaYtTWEs8rmCvEAPdveS6DS7DTKBqTFkXVe2tQPBsAdCzlmCBbcytMfwmbqKQVk_riNo-hIoSGd8G1wZ9LHOsGbYPrgQ9ZMCl_AMfkCa5Bn1ySssTs337JZsmeLBZatqrsCKk2TzhmGjg0hprtnapRGqXoRMxBTef1y7zL65q_DROFRRV8_k/w435-h435/bkrs_windmill1.JPG" width="435" /></a><br />I hope you will take a look at the <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/new-products/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">NEW release </span></a>here ~ lots of <br />good stuff :):) over on <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Blue Knight Stamps</span></a>! All adhesive is<br />by <b>Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.<br /></b><br />Thanks for stopping by!!<br />Connie<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">crafty_mercer</span></a></div><p></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-25904598899691070672024-02-23T06:30:00.001-06:002024-02-23T06:30:00.160-06:00Kleenex Covers with Buttons Galore & More ~<p style="text-align: center;">Hi there!<br />I have another fun project using the <b>Spring</b> <span style="color: #cc0000;">Value pack</span><br />and the<a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/button-value-packs/products/patriotic-value-pack"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Patriotic Value pack</span></a> by <a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Buttons Galore & More.</span></a><br />I did two different<b> Kleenex Covers</b> using the <b>novelty buttons</b><br />for decorations.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaklgZMnCAqOEqd-Mu3a5aPGTbNTovMxWEYR-jEcOiXlFI7TzWI1ZXMJpJd6TkcI2nIWvgPiLumNlA0u3Vtl17KJ3vRA6-hug0OkXBjrKkJQhygsAti-hJ51c1mavhlmvtUchYKqKnxU1U33GekZ0SuTiysqE1JvDhIFY70yGA3t77glAmmVx_nv9yEr0/s800/bgm_kleenex%20cover2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaklgZMnCAqOEqd-Mu3a5aPGTbNTovMxWEYR-jEcOiXlFI7TzWI1ZXMJpJd6TkcI2nIWvgPiLumNlA0u3Vtl17KJ3vRA6-hug0OkXBjrKkJQhygsAti-hJ51c1mavhlmvtUchYKqKnxU1U33GekZ0SuTiysqE1JvDhIFY70yGA3t77glAmmVx_nv9yEr0/w404-h404/bgm_kleenex%20cover2.JPG" width="404" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC88Ez2U6tlyNw_lMPUO56c1tDHT4y7bvjXsMw3UKYA7PRoc_sDT3HPU5MvWrsg6fwhqp3zYIM5lT59rDujTWPUL1wkxuPLSWqd2RSYSaSquEgtMlttGw-3dXh0rS3SMacJ6G2XTSPxBflxPcWoNCShGY9Sl4GPiCeK41a31gTnIezBLuu6peSndSsO4c/s800/bgm_kleenex%20patriotic2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="407" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC88Ez2U6tlyNw_lMPUO56c1tDHT4y7bvjXsMw3UKYA7PRoc_sDT3HPU5MvWrsg6fwhqp3zYIM5lT59rDujTWPUL1wkxuPLSWqd2RSYSaSquEgtMlttGw-3dXh0rS3SMacJ6G2XTSPxBflxPcWoNCShGY9Sl4GPiCeK41a31gTnIezBLuu6peSndSsO4c/w407-h407/bgm_kleenex%20patriotic2.JPG" width="407" /></a><br />I used a pattern, that I made, to get the dimensions for the<br /><b>Kleenex Covers.</b> This was my starting point and I adjusted<br />as I needed to. I used fabric glue but you sure could sew them<br />with a machine or hand sew. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQiNUWR-vlJ8JDrHWoMUssfJsyyGBY0mE6vPN_KtPqhidI5uSf1hApP4GfCOIh12Lx_47pSR0anKxp6mPzjjwbrPReaoankRlwmVFCHP7rS_Ah2rJQHHmWaM21oG9hrePvfThk3jGLtjXTwhEdjVBMsx9Iyw85wBAhmtuCim_xcsgy97CHdglZl88y_9M/s914/bgm_kleenex%20pattern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="914" data-original-width="800" height="487" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQiNUWR-vlJ8JDrHWoMUssfJsyyGBY0mE6vPN_KtPqhidI5uSf1hApP4GfCOIh12Lx_47pSR0anKxp6mPzjjwbrPReaoankRlwmVFCHP7rS_Ah2rJQHHmWaM21oG9hrePvfThk3jGLtjXTwhEdjVBMsx9Iyw85wBAhmtuCim_xcsgy97CHdglZl88y_9M/w427-h487/bgm_kleenex%20pattern.jpg" width="427" /></a><br />I know this is rough :):). The sides are going to be long but just trim<br />when you make the center fold. I hand sewed the buttons on<br /> with coordinating embroidery thread. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2_WB9S7Q9NeeZgCB3yv0hyphenhyphen9Jp8N7G2xEbD8AI1a8SYzYn8xJnD2VrRQ7LiEAJuxLwrzHy8YgwKvMg2ZKi2buhov7bQ8q-DsyGLkwBrCQ39QJcuMhVPmvmdxrG70CnyY5kSIzQhyphenhyphendKjJ73blSRsrFkuDg_PjYeaWEIiweUglGwtIAyEq3yj20p6uSaNWE/s1000/bgm_kleenex%20both1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="999" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2_WB9S7Q9NeeZgCB3yv0hyphenhyphen9Jp8N7G2xEbD8AI1a8SYzYn8xJnD2VrRQ7LiEAJuxLwrzHy8YgwKvMg2ZKi2buhov7bQ8q-DsyGLkwBrCQ39QJcuMhVPmvmdxrG70CnyY5kSIzQhyphenhyphendKjJ73blSRsrFkuDg_PjYeaWEIiweUglGwtIAyEq3yj20p6uSaNWE/w413-h413/bgm_kleenex%20both1.JPG" width="413" /></a><br /><i>They make really cute gifts!!!</i><br />Thanks for stopping by!!<br />Connie<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">crafty_mercer</span></a></div><p></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-69020156631636518032024-02-22T06:30:00.003-06:002024-02-22T06:30:00.205-06:00Deer by the River with Blue Knight Stamps~<p style="text-align: center;">Hi there!!<br />I got to play with the <b>NEW</b> stamp called<br /><a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/silhouette-deer-by-the-river/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Silhouette Deer by the River</span></a> by<br /><a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Blue Knight Stamps.</span></a><i> The picture of<br />this stamp could have been taken on our<br />property, maybe that is why I love it!!! <br /><br /></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrv8lSaJOVM8fePHvH9Nu4aPfEQFYMNMZuio55fu7yuA5UE2l1ZQNeHfKfNnSlWriOWHeoiDS0cFkB2d1enqdYZyBs484hTX9gmjmk0gBLz1sebCaBcwnRbOc-5NoKRyZhIp9zV6s0ChEA_E-GTgLo-hhIYkScKbi0awW23A4fu0iZVoSbxlc-f5-AL_k/s800/bkrs_deerbyriver4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="798" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrv8lSaJOVM8fePHvH9Nu4aPfEQFYMNMZuio55fu7yuA5UE2l1ZQNeHfKfNnSlWriOWHeoiDS0cFkB2d1enqdYZyBs484hTX9gmjmk0gBLz1sebCaBcwnRbOc-5NoKRyZhIp9zV6s0ChEA_E-GTgLo-hhIYkScKbi0awW23A4fu0iZVoSbxlc-f5-AL_k/w424-h425/bkrs_deerbyriver4.JPG" width="424" /></a><br />The card is stamped with Versafine/Black Onyx and the<br />sky and pond water are colored with panpastels. I used a circle mask to<br />get the sunset. The sentiment is from the <b>One Line Sentiments/<br />blessings. </b>The bird is from the<b> Birds ll </b>set.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzD-dLidmKFIAcKggb_cjMI4tNy5gvASIXTTM_zXAkha6POHrUw4xWmwDlPIDEo9gmtr0c_3gli4HLdEYbs2ao9UTzqbl7CupbOik4uhcKvtjIz_sbovEplFhxIabEJPCBdqY5m2nk55Sqe4vUtRnfRz-dNB9EhC6XhofADPyvoHRc1tmNSkBx9OVbmfM/s800/bkrs_deerbyriver2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="797" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzD-dLidmKFIAcKggb_cjMI4tNy5gvASIXTTM_zXAkha6POHrUw4xWmwDlPIDEo9gmtr0c_3gli4HLdEYbs2ao9UTzqbl7CupbOik4uhcKvtjIz_sbovEplFhxIabEJPCBdqY5m2nk55Sqe4vUtRnfRz-dNB9EhC6XhofADPyvoHRc1tmNSkBx9OVbmfM/w392-h393/bkrs_deerbyriver2.JPG" width="392" /></a><br />If you love nature this is a great stamp to add to your collection.<br />It is easy to color and looks stunning!!! All adhesive<br />is by <b>Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.</b><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />Connie<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">crafty_mercer</span></a></div><p></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-17647571328548419092024-02-20T06:30:00.009-06:002024-02-20T06:30:00.210-06:00Handyman Tag with Buttons Galore & More~<p style="text-align: center;">Hi guys!!<br />I have another project to share using the <br /><a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/hobbies-school-theme-buttons/products/handyman"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Handyman Novelty Buttons </span></a>by <a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Buttons Galore & More.</span></a> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwEry4dgqBtshpy83qTxkJG1liMzope-gTLa5IfXNpaQWapO1ftsmJP8lOYadXL1T7nBmbcK8prkjHg1F4R-iwXHYn9KtWU-V4maLslafn05HLZLsNjaZobjBpW13Q_4yIcd5QoRumFam2NpRZtKxFAhk7SikAiTl-ue8tbrIjrWg0-HuOU6flAm-mqw/s800/bgm_hmantag1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="798" height="445" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwEry4dgqBtshpy83qTxkJG1liMzope-gTLa5IfXNpaQWapO1ftsmJP8lOYadXL1T7nBmbcK8prkjHg1F4R-iwXHYn9KtWU-V4maLslafn05HLZLsNjaZobjBpW13Q_4yIcd5QoRumFam2NpRZtKxFAhk7SikAiTl-ue8tbrIjrWg0-HuOU6flAm-mqw/w444-h445/bgm_hmantag1.JPG" width="444" /></a><br />This is a mixed media tag using rubber stamps, stencils and the <br /><a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/hobbies-school-theme-buttons/products/handyman"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Handyman Buttons </span></a>for the perfect 3D visual. The buttons<br />have a shank so they work better if you remove the shank<br />and they will be easier to adhere to a paper project. I'm using<br /><b>Adhesive Dots</b> by <b>Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.</b> <i>They are strong<br />and keep the button in place.<br /><br /></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_Sn-FZzFvJJXyACwYzHJbqwH4Eye54z_2Bwdcn3FCOZdwYogi1OjrZuIjoCFUCP7Zeosha-R8ieRqDgqF6y6YHPArWnLg-66lKbOCbDckdUlIzUum94AueTn52Y8B5L9CP4umUcHqwQHK1EMSiIKiaqgt-q-oN23k14onzk5079BNKwse7WPX8XbtmA/s800/bgm_hmantag3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="798" height="471" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_Sn-FZzFvJJXyACwYzHJbqwH4Eye54z_2Bwdcn3FCOZdwYogi1OjrZuIjoCFUCP7Zeosha-R8ieRqDgqF6y6YHPArWnLg-66lKbOCbDckdUlIzUum94AueTn52Y8B5L9CP4umUcHqwQHK1EMSiIKiaqgt-q-oN23k14onzk5079BNKwse7WPX8XbtmA/w470-h471/bgm_hmantag3.JPG" width="470" /></a><br />The buttons add such a "special" touch to the tag!! I love<br />the look!<br /><b>Thanks for stopping by!</b><br /><i>Stay tuned for more projects using <a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Buttons Galore & More</span></a><br />beautiful buttons!!</i></div>Connie<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">crafty_mercer</span></a></div><p></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-62454879544329629512024-02-19T05:00:00.006-06:002024-02-19T05:00:00.372-06:00Art Journal Page with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~<p style="text-align: center;">hey there!!<br />Today I'm sharing an Art Journal page over on the <br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/blog/?p=96731"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog. </span></a> It is called<br />"it's OK to be different because" <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmi_n9-4I0bkUqG6CbEfy4alD2XdyPuqvOdANP7zHtZdI0p_lMBAlcFk6l6x1HA4u4djeN-jFF0535Z_GMMYnTocf72cN5JQFWK_0V19yumyyOwlXo_nrndyJBIZqTnX55xRjOM-g3hQvSHdkRlFuwqAnuyz24yIS3sba1-BIzD-rj-NXgeoQm1jmvDaE/s800/artjourfocal2-ink%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="799" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmi_n9-4I0bkUqG6CbEfy4alD2XdyPuqvOdANP7zHtZdI0p_lMBAlcFk6l6x1HA4u4djeN-jFF0535Z_GMMYnTocf72cN5JQFWK_0V19yumyyOwlXo_nrndyJBIZqTnX55xRjOM-g3hQvSHdkRlFuwqAnuyz24yIS3sba1-BIzD-rj-NXgeoQm1jmvDaE/w438-h438/artjourfocal2-ink%20(1).jpeg" width="438" /></a><br />This was so much fun to create and the <a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/t/categories/3d-foam-products"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3D Foam Adhesive</span></a><br />really makes the stamped images pop off the page. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiasSLgMCJGQduAwUyw6AxIVD6zt13eIDcOnncRiXkPNn0swBvpE7ypM57VRuE1lPpQ5xXNgLmz_JoF5DFtLoTVAtVPZSX4ItdbvVcbDV445gGSc78MXg56XwxWbgR66glttWQMOXPmz8-G2t67cfKE8H27KgjpBz6NgWvUNdc9UVlws109dcGKlfpvzRw/s800/artjour6.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiasSLgMCJGQduAwUyw6AxIVD6zt13eIDcOnncRiXkPNn0swBvpE7ypM57VRuE1lPpQ5xXNgLmz_JoF5DFtLoTVAtVPZSX4ItdbvVcbDV445gGSc78MXg56XwxWbgR66glttWQMOXPmz8-G2t67cfKE8H27KgjpBz6NgWvUNdc9UVlws109dcGKlfpvzRw/w424-h424/artjour6.JPG" width="424" /></a><br />The letters are adhered using the<a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/3d-foam-squares-white-variety-pack"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> 3D Foam Squares </span></a>and the <a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/e-z-runner-r-permanent-strips-refillable-dispenser-49-slash-15m"><span style="color: #cc0000;">E-Z Runner<br />Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. </span></a> I used the <a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/3d-foam-squares-white-variety-pack"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3D Foam Squares</span></a><br /> on every other letter. <i>Gives it a wonky look :):) <br /></i><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgis-N_61Kx2h1oaz_udhv03KhYGl9E_ChSS6CDODXH8prgu8C-4SUw3sntipHMawh3W4WGb9Ur76MAlI1LgiZedI0hEMehxroaMIIRibx3a9-oIjKMvyCe9wlmG6Z-wg-yurgdGoLrCohDyeQWGCxCZO8CxfEVaF2BkUGEynr7vyvlhGNYlMBrkjlk_w/s800/artjourclose1-ink%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="797" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgis-N_61Kx2h1oaz_udhv03KhYGl9E_ChSS6CDODXH8prgu8C-4SUw3sntipHMawh3W4WGb9Ur76MAlI1LgiZedI0hEMehxroaMIIRibx3a9-oIjKMvyCe9wlmG6Z-wg-yurgdGoLrCohDyeQWGCxCZO8CxfEVaF2BkUGEynr7vyvlhGNYlMBrkjlk_w/w412-h413/artjourclose1-ink%20(1).jpeg" width="412" /></a><br />As always I have all the details over on the <br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/blog/?p=96731"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog</span></a>. I hope you will <br />take a look.<br />Thanks for stopping by!!<br />Connie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 9px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Creative Time:</span> 60 mins<br /><span style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Skill Level:</span> intermediate</p><p style="border: 0px; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 9px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Materials Needed:</span><br /><span style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®</span><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/3d-foam-squares-white-variety-pack" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3D Foam Squares White Mix</span></a><span style="color: #666666;"> and </span><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/3d-foam-squares-micro-white-1" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Micro Squares</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/c-01230-3d-foam-strips" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3D Foam Strips</span></a><span style="color: #666666;"> and </span><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/c-01226-3d-foam-circles-white-mix" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Circles White Mix</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/e-z-runner-r-permanent-strips-refillable-dispenser-49-slash-15m" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color: #666666;">other: Stamps: Darkroom Door, Masterpiece Design, Katzelkraft and Paper Artsy. Ink: Ranger: Archival, Distress Oxide. Stencil: Darkroom Door.<br /></span></p><p style="border: 0px; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 9px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #666666;"><b>Pin It!!<br /><br /></b></span></p><p style="border: 0px; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 9px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #666666;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjky6Uc-AmUk9ajToR2AqD9EA6nfn9kRgxN3VfzUg9X1Pwplt_MPBO4rFpllldKDXzqaCkaDMmyI6GAUn6KOVESSHTMNK7qRhRq6q0RDK_8Rwnw1doCrvFpNGb0vX0CinvFqb9YktI9ruu29fzfvTncnQP0v_cgoQOsFEHuhNoD_VzXQoKTDZviuySQDtc/s1102/021924-Be-Different-Art-Journal-Page-Connie-Mercer-Long-Pin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjky6Uc-AmUk9ajToR2AqD9EA6nfn9kRgxN3VfzUg9X1Pwplt_MPBO4rFpllldKDXzqaCkaDMmyI6GAUn6KOVESSHTMNK7qRhRq6q0RDK_8Rwnw1doCrvFpNGb0vX0CinvFqb9YktI9ruu29fzfvTncnQP0v_cgoQOsFEHuhNoD_VzXQoKTDZviuySQDtc/w384-h576/021924-Be-Different-Art-Journal-Page-Connie-Mercer-Long-Pin.jpg" width="384" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #666666;"><br /><b><br /></b></span><p></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-12792038053505992392024-02-16T06:30:00.020-06:002024-02-16T06:30:00.169-06:00Mixed Media Tags with Buttons Galore & More~<p style="text-align: center;">Hi there button fans!!!<br />Today I'm sharing a couple of mixed media tags<br />using <a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/butterflies-bugs-theme-buttons/products/buzzin-around-4253"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Buzzin Around Buttons</span></a> by <a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Buttons Galore & More.</span></a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2pg6az1Hu0lhkaYLPxUPO3CNEF5dy3Y5o2Sr7eBQFghTTRJtH9UK8Tck46JqcO58qcJXG_rytIhYm20gjdBqksb_Ahhqvrh2I0iO3UszqQhuqlR-5L2VVdt46RySQSjWo_OlP-Q_Ct7lI2_ngrrwg4AvtymgPYrSNFKNPEacpnnUJSWPIm8usV-cef4/s800/bgm_bee3a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="437" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2pg6az1Hu0lhkaYLPxUPO3CNEF5dy3Y5o2Sr7eBQFghTTRJtH9UK8Tck46JqcO58qcJXG_rytIhYm20gjdBqksb_Ahhqvrh2I0iO3UszqQhuqlR-5L2VVdt46RySQSjWo_OlP-Q_Ct7lI2_ngrrwg4AvtymgPYrSNFKNPEacpnnUJSWPIm8usV-cef4/w437-h437/bgm_bee3a.JPG" width="437" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The buttons are added to the finished tags using <br />Adhesive Dots by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3l. The Bee buttons<br />have a shank so you will need to take wire cutters and snip<br />the shank and then they can be easily added to your <br />project.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbFntQtPwq3Vdmxp6i12brN9xiJPLvnm3Z75qBU4YdUVI6XwJYwDoFXgjsEsyvy-rAnLjXYlE4LetFKa06VZa53ajy9CvkVJgYliynWKA3ax7i5NFHxaof3W-_yh3Dx8P8ivjVekdAve2mRSq9RheNmV219T9Z0ohTVYwoOx84lCBuf9dGwSjajIuV_c/s800/bgm_bees5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="799" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbFntQtPwq3Vdmxp6i12brN9xiJPLvnm3Z75qBU4YdUVI6XwJYwDoFXgjsEsyvy-rAnLjXYlE4LetFKa06VZa53ajy9CvkVJgYliynWKA3ax7i5NFHxaof3W-_yh3Dx8P8ivjVekdAve2mRSq9RheNmV219T9Z0ohTVYwoOx84lCBuf9dGwSjajIuV_c/w397-h397/bgm_bees5.JPG" width="397" /></a><br />The Bee, on the material bow, is adhered to a stick pin. <i>Easy to create<br />for projects!!</i><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaOYEimbqgw5a0WUfoFpNiWxsZanGzEyeC6ho1vg-zcACMyrvqQ4ByyGPMTr64sKObZPIaSYb1kkThwY79jnstm0GjzcGBEO5zMHQlTpUyDVMrzNrT55N2WyXibhZaefQRdl9DHC4SXTa122_xacELkU-wWI_rUQicvUr9BiIxP6jSDG1x6mVr-HJHatU/s800/bgm_bees4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="799" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaOYEimbqgw5a0WUfoFpNiWxsZanGzEyeC6ho1vg-zcACMyrvqQ4ByyGPMTr64sKObZPIaSYb1kkThwY79jnstm0GjzcGBEO5zMHQlTpUyDVMrzNrT55N2WyXibhZaefQRdl9DHC4SXTa122_xacELkU-wWI_rUQicvUr9BiIxP6jSDG1x6mVr-HJHatU/w401-h401/bgm_bees4.JPG" width="401" /></a><br />Thanks for stopping by!!<br />Look in the novelty section for all of the fun themed <br />buttons that look great on projects!<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Connie<br />crafty_mercer</div><p></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-30284338176894675982024-02-14T06:30:00.002-06:002024-02-14T06:30:00.179-06:00Raccoon and Fox Silhouette Stamps with Blue Knight Stamps~<p style="text-align: center;">Hi there!!<br />I have a couple of cards to share using the<br />NEW silhouette stamps by <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Blue Knight Stamps </span></a><br /> called <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/forest-animals-fox/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Fox</span></a> and then another called<br /><a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/forest-animals-raccoon/"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Raccoon.</span></a> Super cute!!!! <i>You will want them both!!</i><br /> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhViXYTk1-kBdSu7J7oBUj2H41k4MLJvjgo4ImuSF8b7zyScJttT5EJTtXMTu0JurEeBjJtLEvecG6OIfChSWLPRX9GVxWsP9VBZTHDOiy-dwNCI18-DWTfBPc4lJDFtU8FYBA0aPpag69xob0aZzkRUzmjtdlxtlmjMP9Bvc9Crp2GOr7wsmfolyDci90/s800/bkrs_fox_racoon3-ink.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhViXYTk1-kBdSu7J7oBUj2H41k4MLJvjgo4ImuSF8b7zyScJttT5EJTtXMTu0JurEeBjJtLEvecG6OIfChSWLPRX9GVxWsP9VBZTHDOiy-dwNCI18-DWTfBPc4lJDFtU8FYBA0aPpag69xob0aZzkRUzmjtdlxtlmjMP9Bvc9Crp2GOr7wsmfolyDci90/w397-h397/bkrs_fox_racoon3-ink.jpeg" width="397" /></a><br />They look amazing popped into scenes.<i> And <b>Blue Knight </b>has</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>lots of scenery stamps!!</i></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB4_sh2YUxzys_JtbH1xoRmb52j_jrqitS-hCRyJfd37t14WoEQKAGXhPAiYvCHxdVaaeEwSESm8gXcAVE4boXwt7bLxNFdS6XEaxBh6uRZ3TL8EH99m_xo_59VrEgKcbpRmraWhd_kgKAMt_I0I2IPtctY4QUXg1tY3lYkWb6z3Z-wioXVK-oxRFEW1c/s800/bkrs_fox_racoon6-ink.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="799" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB4_sh2YUxzys_JtbH1xoRmb52j_jrqitS-hCRyJfd37t14WoEQKAGXhPAiYvCHxdVaaeEwSESm8gXcAVE4boXwt7bLxNFdS6XEaxBh6uRZ3TL8EH99m_xo_59VrEgKcbpRmraWhd_kgKAMt_I0I2IPtctY4QUXg1tY3lYkWb6z3Z-wioXVK-oxRFEW1c/w393-h393/bkrs_fox_racoon6-ink.jpeg" width="393" /></a><br />The <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/forest-animals-fox/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Fox set</span></a> has two sizes and two different directions.<br />Comes in handy when you are gathering the animals as<br />shown in this card.<br />other stamps: <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/forest-animals-raccoon/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Raccoon</span></a>,<a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/forest-animals-fox/"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Fox,</span></a> Through the Woods, Birds ll,<br />Rear View Truck/stamps and die and One Line Sentiments/<br />lucky you.<br />Panpastels are used to add color to the scene.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AP6CfsYfIRCK8hPe36zNPpR7yb9wu7GSTErV6tEX35NmI1RTiQMjFRRATDFD-31T0BDmJxdovH8ECHdNYINO0eZ4qaIMrdahSBrnYmlQtwGAGGKN8_KDTrbgL-as5rUzuli9i5Xlh3llQEihBUu0uDOgAPOkrKNmBvUxku4qVQVVDK4lHU7JTd0Gq-I/s800/bkrs_fox_racoon9-ink.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="798" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AP6CfsYfIRCK8hPe36zNPpR7yb9wu7GSTErV6tEX35NmI1RTiQMjFRRATDFD-31T0BDmJxdovH8ECHdNYINO0eZ4qaIMrdahSBrnYmlQtwGAGGKN8_KDTrbgL-as5rUzuli9i5Xlh3llQEihBUu0uDOgAPOkrKNmBvUxku4qVQVVDK4lHU7JTd0Gq-I/w394-h395/bkrs_fox_racoon9-ink.jpeg" width="394" /></a><br />The<a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/forest-animals-raccoon/"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Raccoon set</span></a> comes with Bunnies, Squirrels and Racoon in<br />two sizes and different directions. Love that!!<br />other stamps: <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/forest-animals-fox/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Fox,</span></a> Branches & Leaves, Birds ll, Spring Blessings,<br />Buck, Doe & Fawn and One Line Sentiments/friends rock.<br />On this card the is Archival ink and Panpastels. All adhesive<br />are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by!!<br />Connie<br /><span style="color: #cc0000;">crafty_mercer</span></div>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-13679575556035393972024-02-12T06:30:00.007-06:002024-02-12T06:30:00.265-06:00Music Inspired Key Strap with Buttons Galore & More ~<p style="text-align: center;">Hi there!!<br />Today I'm sharing another project using <br />the<a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/button-value-packs/products/music-value-pack"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Music Value Pack</span></a> by <a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Buttons Galore & More</span></a>.<br />Get a needle and thread, that's what you will<br />need to make this pretty!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIU_1nHtdP_MQLZaIb00Os1gbCiZVSM2jtXTp0j5OhSjUjlSW4zUEi4ZYKmuD70YM2mWG_mWVTOR2fc2_HiRYtcpdlmoXracb_GaG-GWXs9zrxhTKF_kM6NWp1d5BGczWHfgGA_UmiyVIT4JxhJEOsNvz11BX7AJXFzRUwIgg_tdSXCF13686mpfdKlo/s1000/bgm_key%20music3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="999" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIU_1nHtdP_MQLZaIb00Os1gbCiZVSM2jtXTp0j5OhSjUjlSW4zUEi4ZYKmuD70YM2mWG_mWVTOR2fc2_HiRYtcpdlmoXracb_GaG-GWXs9zrxhTKF_kM6NWp1d5BGczWHfgGA_UmiyVIT4JxhJEOsNvz11BX7AJXFzRUwIgg_tdSXCF13686mpfdKlo/w402-h402/bgm_key%20music3.JPG" width="402" /></a><br />I'm using a wrist key strap with gray ribbon, to highlight<br />the Music buttons. They are sewn on the wrist strap using<br />embroidery thread. I used black, red and white and alternated<br />on the buttons.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7rsRaQije0rxVCuisz3X7Aru4vJudLncUll0uythtdxvz8N4cpyT4VmPREfxe7cNIzB-2cmrHzE5M5dFL8NbMyPUJiikp-1x0BMODrDS8G4G_bXnSZ5snfC0__QFJPAtPXsbK_2pj6uyGLcH7cT2AX_iR0p5pHPNhqf3k950KVBtcDNao9SR8lQf4kg/s1000/bgm_key%20music1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7rsRaQije0rxVCuisz3X7Aru4vJudLncUll0uythtdxvz8N4cpyT4VmPREfxe7cNIzB-2cmrHzE5M5dFL8NbMyPUJiikp-1x0BMODrDS8G4G_bXnSZ5snfC0__QFJPAtPXsbK_2pj6uyGLcH7cT2AX_iR0p5pHPNhqf3k950KVBtcDNao9SR8lQf4kg/w385-h385/bgm_key%20music1.JPG" width="385" /></a><br />I glued (using strong wet glue) two buttons with shanks. <i> Take <br />wire cutters and snip the shank off, so the button will lay<br />flat. </i>This a fun project for the Music geek in the<br />family!!!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!!<br />Connie<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">crafty_mercer</span></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-65227058876206398902024-02-09T06:30:00.002-06:002024-02-09T15:12:13.292-06:00Crayon Canvas Bag with Buttons Galore & More ~<p style="text-align: center;">Hi there!<br />I had the opportunity to create with buttons from <br /><a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Buttons Galore & More </span></a>and had such a fun time!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5uJRvS-1ZeU5KtKfypeTDu4GAQ7_9bwV5sAiX26uVt9orTmK-0Zy5PIDSsoePUz3EtC_4-Iua4QitBonTtJlPwI3jGm9EHZUtOSZNzQ1M4DlBK00ECXAJQmVxtSMEqOxoY9OmB7ub6tG956Zy2icJgWZ2FHJ9sqbhRY9Qw-dt1k7Eq2I_xI8NonjlO94/s180/buttons%20galore%20&%20more%202024.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="77" data-original-width="180" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5uJRvS-1ZeU5KtKfypeTDu4GAQ7_9bwV5sAiX26uVt9orTmK-0Zy5PIDSsoePUz3EtC_4-Iua4QitBonTtJlPwI3jGm9EHZUtOSZNzQ1M4DlBK00ECXAJQmVxtSMEqOxoY9OmB7ub6tG956Zy2icJgWZ2FHJ9sqbhRY9Qw-dt1k7Eq2I_xI8NonjlO94/w297-h127/buttons%20galore%20&%20more%202024.png" width="297" /></a><br />My first project is a canvas zippered bag created for<br />those broken or used crayons.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyuE7Hj_xokUir0fKJbuEMLS3OO_Az8pvc9A_c6Tj6wHiVXOAryxPqydDnaA9gG5cmmjzqhP1oC_kTvgwnAeeu2HEThWSaW8KTSkeSQpdr07G2YwvOGKBPFzDJuJXQDfMDEHL_w3NGZJ57uzqH_c4NPoKHZ5YXHv8CHVZqhwMEZNcmqB7iwriZeM9J6mM/s800/bgm_color%20bag1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="799" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyuE7Hj_xokUir0fKJbuEMLS3OO_Az8pvc9A_c6Tj6wHiVXOAryxPqydDnaA9gG5cmmjzqhP1oC_kTvgwnAeeu2HEThWSaW8KTSkeSQpdr07G2YwvOGKBPFzDJuJXQDfMDEHL_w3NGZJ57uzqH_c4NPoKHZ5YXHv8CHVZqhwMEZNcmqB7iwriZeM9J6mM/w394-h394/bgm_color%20bag1.JPG" width="394" /></a><br />I used the<a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/button-value-packs/products/school-value-pack"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> School Value Pack</span></a> for my embellishments. The pack has plain<br />buttons, themed buttons (with shanks) and themed buttons (with<br />no shanks). <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfTQKvbbER-8HxgTYqINWaVt1aw58d90X8NvQHBkgZzPc3AvKfw5EGHrihgb3Z5I0nvAiX-QgMZj0s08lqMgjyERReTNDEmTpI6CyqjNK3hwhP0J9OsTYTv94Yx78qxFXA_4QQQ1FSAbeZX-wlGhrJ4BkP0YOIiyr0-wNhTbLE0by_yz4OT9vONX3qbTc/s800/bgm_color%20bag2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="800" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfTQKvbbER-8HxgTYqINWaVt1aw58d90X8NvQHBkgZzPc3AvKfw5EGHrihgb3Z5I0nvAiX-QgMZj0s08lqMgjyERReTNDEmTpI6CyqjNK3hwhP0J9OsTYTv94Yx78qxFXA_4QQQ1FSAbeZX-wlGhrJ4BkP0YOIiyr0-wNhTbLE0by_yz4OT9vONX3qbTc/w418-h324/bgm_color%20bag2.JPG" width="418" /></a><br />It also used stencils to help create a graffiti type background for the bag. <br />The buttons are sewn on by hand using coordinating threads.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo5z9wca-WsLoJPSEbOytQaPiPrplKTIK3rtdX8IDwfUlgZQLh_98x8MQuPsxBi449tlhD0OtWWVnVedVL-HzLrd4H5U6GStdYGInSYKN9nlz_VHoJN7wBBFG5oetYv26f_5lq9pFnus2RjN8sAxD6tchXeG80kOHcFCLUPlaAFCVMk-XsiCgAWOjoQ8o/s800/bgm_color%20bag4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="411" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo5z9wca-WsLoJPSEbOytQaPiPrplKTIK3rtdX8IDwfUlgZQLh_98x8MQuPsxBi449tlhD0OtWWVnVedVL-HzLrd4H5U6GStdYGInSYKN9nlz_VHoJN7wBBFG5oetYv26f_5lq9pFnus2RjN8sAxD6tchXeG80kOHcFCLUPlaAFCVMk-XsiCgAWOjoQ8o/w411-h411/bgm_color%20bag4.JPG" width="411" /></a><br />other products:<br />stencils: Darkroom Door (brick wall, friends), acrylic paint, embroidery<br />thread, ribbon, pear pin, ink: Archival / Jet Black (for words).<br /> <br />Thanks for stopping by and I hope you come back.<br />I will be showing projects created with Buttons Galore &<br />More through February.<br />Connie<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">@crafty_mercer</span></a> </div></div><p></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-73885977829230334552024-02-08T06:30:00.011-06:002024-02-08T06:30:00.153-06:00Card ideas for One Line Sentiments ~<p style="text-align: center;">Hi there!<br />I made a collage of some cards I created to<br />show or give ideas on how to use word strip type<br />sentiments, as the focal or background.<br />I'm using several sets by<a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Blue Knight Stamps</span></a><br />called <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">One Line Sentiments.</span></a><i> The stamps I designed for<br />them! <br /><br /></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_dKRXO7Nm7xUz8OM1jl1AQgpyYZeWd4DjzkxyeyqLO0aIiEhdBZcUzrf-Vj1FjndhRLT2YRqvpIq4z6l9SRGB95xlVWLAMqyCpshAV_yfI8vtqXthCV_9NeQOuv86Qol7_BTz8FT-hEzxOTDwpvqJDPK8qXVrd88GgeecUpAdPx11oWHJ2GygAhyphenhyphenF_0/s800/ols_collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_dKRXO7Nm7xUz8OM1jl1AQgpyYZeWd4DjzkxyeyqLO0aIiEhdBZcUzrf-Vj1FjndhRLT2YRqvpIq4z6l9SRGB95xlVWLAMqyCpshAV_yfI8vtqXthCV_9NeQOuv86Qol7_BTz8FT-hEzxOTDwpvqJDPK8qXVrd88GgeecUpAdPx11oWHJ2GygAhyphenhyphenF_0/w444-h444/ols_collage.jpg" width="444" /></a><br />The art journal page is done with Distress Oxide inks and texture paste.<br />stencils and stamps are added and for a fun flair. The <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/lucky-you-one-line-sentiments/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">OLS /lucky you.</span></a><br /> work great with this page.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UgqUEdCJxO_pP_uJ-5yKRaFIDdABCpffm9zu3oeIVK2P_ijHk6IcRW3ArFwZ7PXy5xtLePGtRMMttzGxQpIl7819SZPiTY2INtVK8NDJakNm4UMHlsbu37Gbee8I7JgylPT3E9hR08oKSbR2Vrc7MpPZfXWIXDOG4_RL1fUQPeUQwQYPVVMOlAXdzjs/s700/ols_lucky%20you1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="462" data-original-width="700" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UgqUEdCJxO_pP_uJ-5yKRaFIDdABCpffm9zu3oeIVK2P_ijHk6IcRW3ArFwZ7PXy5xtLePGtRMMttzGxQpIl7819SZPiTY2INtVK8NDJakNm4UMHlsbu37Gbee8I7JgylPT3E9hR08oKSbR2Vrc7MpPZfXWIXDOG4_RL1fUQPeUQwQYPVVMOlAXdzjs/w433-h285/ols_lucky%20you1.JPG" width="433" /></a><br /><br />Next up is <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/happy-any-day-one-line-sentiments/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">OLS/happy any day. </span></a> These were fun to create and I<br />loved how the stamp made a great background for silhouette<br />stamps.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3cvzazwbozQmWEeh6lSxP_Hhtg3pl5QsghxjizEBtlnVS98qX1tZmY_NLT59nYp4wPQZd4tcBIYyd31QV-35Ts6M6B2MR7I8aFGRAWptl9g7aEhmAY6lEaYj57CNEmnlp1mWY2hBxs7T_6arE8YOEvdHucL9eaX7xrv63YeQ33CGCVoQiN_Fbs95zSxQ/s700/ols_happyanyday2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="700" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3cvzazwbozQmWEeh6lSxP_Hhtg3pl5QsghxjizEBtlnVS98qX1tZmY_NLT59nYp4wPQZd4tcBIYyd31QV-35Ts6M6B2MR7I8aFGRAWptl9g7aEhmAY6lEaYj57CNEmnlp1mWY2hBxs7T_6arE8YOEvdHucL9eaX7xrv63YeQ33CGCVoQiN_Fbs95zSxQ/w502-h277/ols_happyanyday2.JPG" width="502" /></a><br />These are ideas that you can use Panpastels or markers to add color.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next up is <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/sincere-condolences-one-line-sentiments/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">OLS/Sincere Condolences.</span></a> <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLYxiia-TnHbDCqo9E8ksO-RS4guVlwLnchxb0alDvbjrVWJ7rrJ-yAJluKJjesTqtSScFMtsSt6a9pH-ROSFvRdmchwf5SBB4e3eRbpo6KQQmz_P64-htDmFMAD3NB35l2BKS1Z8YiXjLngN_aDRM1UIijnmWMzwGD8zwmSPUqKPNju0ASeKRDzXnNY/s700/ols_sincere%20cond2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="487" data-original-width="700" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLYxiia-TnHbDCqo9E8ksO-RS4guVlwLnchxb0alDvbjrVWJ7rrJ-yAJluKJjesTqtSScFMtsSt6a9pH-ROSFvRdmchwf5SBB4e3eRbpo6KQQmz_P64-htDmFMAD3NB35l2BKS1Z8YiXjLngN_aDRM1UIijnmWMzwGD8zwmSPUqKPNju0ASeKRDzXnNY/w456-h318/ols_sincere%20cond2.JPG" width="456" /></a><br />I added stamps from other sets by <b>Blue Knight Stamps </b>for the first card.<br />I wanted a mixed media look, but pretty. The second card has a <br />stencil pattern added for the background and then a soft bouquet of<br />flowers.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next is<a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/thank-you-one-line-sentiments/"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> OLS/thank you.</span></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7444VtbjD5rPi3NZXf6NpFHB9RK0Wg8169Mn-I9YavEobZYwACPX2vQK1vdqLXUjP1GtmhNt2QP8iCZ_DSUtwE2qCdsYgFKHklOZUSHGppiSHgadvWNxqday3L2LMbEede1mJptwGRnQjnh6BuZD_Zpt61S-QB5XPwfPaioE70GHQyicGiR-t5s7wkrA/s700/ols_thank%20you2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="700" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7444VtbjD5rPi3NZXf6NpFHB9RK0Wg8169Mn-I9YavEobZYwACPX2vQK1vdqLXUjP1GtmhNt2QP8iCZ_DSUtwE2qCdsYgFKHklOZUSHGppiSHgadvWNxqday3L2LMbEede1mJptwGRnQjnh6BuZD_Zpt61S-QB5XPwfPaioE70GHQyicGiR-t5s7wkrA/w470-h284/ols_thank%20you2.JPG" width="470" /></a><br />The first card I used a stencil to create the brick wall and the added <br /><a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/thank-you-one-line-sentiments/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">OLS/thank you.</span></a> words (stamped and cut out) to the wall. The <br />second card is showing the words added to the top corner<br />of the card.<br /><br />Next is<a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/blessing-one-line-sentiments/"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> OLS/blessings</span></a>. This set is a favorite of mine. Everyone<br />has blessings in their life wither they see them or not. This stamp <br />is great for the scenery stamps by <b>Blue Knight.</b><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaPWqEYXV5wIu3JbkdJpBcedeZb76k2f-Ct9dMiILAbeThwIgSWByXnyOoN9YomdEfcpOxC8irWsGIGBDqWc52iGEPrA3m0cenbWnfKyFOmusmfjQ_elHirNXdJsEw0Cfi_qYANTkE-q7AaH0h5YTI7LcZsx7qMnj86zto3B4nGHZbQc-JkdrzYuhKgDU/s700/ols_blessings2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="601" height="465" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaPWqEYXV5wIu3JbkdJpBcedeZb76k2f-Ct9dMiILAbeThwIgSWByXnyOoN9YomdEfcpOxC8irWsGIGBDqWc52iGEPrA3m0cenbWnfKyFOmusmfjQ_elHirNXdJsEw0Cfi_qYANTkE-q7AaH0h5YTI7LcZsx7qMnj86zto3B4nGHZbQc-JkdrzYuhKgDU/w400-h465/ols_blessings2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one has layers and I used some vintage book text<br />paper and a postage stamp along with other<b> Blue </b><br /><b>Knight Stamps</b>. Love the look.<br /><br />The last card is using the <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/friends-rock-one-line-sentiments/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">OLS/friends rock. </span></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlE1pVQHnqnf97yyWrW2hIEUYcFDYSYaji6MkyiA1OZzWi-4MKuhW_zUa8lX3Ii4W10IwA4XJFHCjgBK4BCILWqiEIrFDrI-I0BF11QJVc4772owHyflIudJOXkSx9q1dMPpYrvhoGBufRH-5OlP7GK-InPtRZ8Hes-IbFTNh9VF7ydMJ3h8YTmheVOtA/s700/ols_friendsrock2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="700" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlE1pVQHnqnf97yyWrW2hIEUYcFDYSYaji6MkyiA1OZzWi-4MKuhW_zUa8lX3Ii4W10IwA4XJFHCjgBK4BCILWqiEIrFDrI-I0BF11QJVc4772owHyflIudJOXkSx9q1dMPpYrvhoGBufRH-5OlP7GK-InPtRZ8Hes-IbFTNh9VF7ydMJ3h8YTmheVOtA/w406-h258/ols_friendsrock2.JPG" width="406" /></a><br />These are colored with Panpastels, stamped with silhouette<br />stamps. Easy cards to create.<br />I have two more sets that came out last year called <br /><a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/did-you-know-one-line-sentiments/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Did you know~ </span></a>and <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/wonderful-one-line-sentiments/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">OLS/wonderful</span></a> (a holiday set).<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by~<br />Connie<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">crafty_mercer</span></a></div><p></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-25738502777250248732024-02-06T06:30:00.017-06:002024-02-06T06:30:00.140-06:00RubberStampMadness Spring Issue 2024 !<p style="text-align: center;">Hi there!<br />I just wanted to give a shout out to <br /><a href="https://rsmadness.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">RubberStampMadness</span></a> magazine for the great<br /><b>Spring 2024</b> issue. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8R94H6st0H3zvDcyWmjs86secdLALJx5Js-UMKQoP5V02RZ_qKxNNjWQzqxmq-zHh1mJ60rpvpLrIfBSFq_FzChI_ak7eHv_y918FhzWCdF2GnKka2hrrdR-JqPVCXpry3CkuueExhyl3v62adLsAbSGKyzN7yCkjlLa3IhYluGARCsYpAOlsCx_xryo/s1024/Lg-Cartoon-Cover-788x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="788" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8R94H6st0H3zvDcyWmjs86secdLALJx5Js-UMKQoP5V02RZ_qKxNNjWQzqxmq-zHh1mJ60rpvpLrIfBSFq_FzChI_ak7eHv_y918FhzWCdF2GnKka2hrrdR-JqPVCXpry3CkuueExhyl3v62adLsAbSGKyzN7yCkjlLa3IhYluGARCsYpAOlsCx_xryo/w332-h432/Lg-Cartoon-Cover-788x1024.jpg" width="332" /></a><br />I was fortunate to have one card included in the <b>African</b><br /><b>Safari section.</b> I used <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/grace-and-peace/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Grace & Peace</span></a> by <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Blue Knight<br />Rubber Stamps. </span></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOd-vIJqY4GCkbu5gV_3eYJkHcb8k4gRg2LYuGORsQXM7alEam_dUwuphDp12b98p92psUDPKdjaS1SLueBMo-L2UuhwEKTkUGzMdACDb1x-g7syoXPrv9PstL9gvjPRLVHJYausiiwn4I4kFw9CU_qzTt9fsaEjF_GW7NtKywv_r5O-w3uhvEdbZDe0w/s800/RSMspring_2024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOd-vIJqY4GCkbu5gV_3eYJkHcb8k4gRg2LYuGORsQXM7alEam_dUwuphDp12b98p92psUDPKdjaS1SLueBMo-L2UuhwEKTkUGzMdACDb1x-g7syoXPrv9PstL9gvjPRLVHJYausiiwn4I4kFw9CU_qzTt9fsaEjF_GW7NtKywv_r5O-w3uhvEdbZDe0w/w424-h424/RSMspring_2024.JPG" width="424" /></a><br /><br />I have used panpastels, for the color/sky, and Archival ink<br />for the stamping of the silhouette image. The word "awesome"<br />is a cutting die by Paper Rose. <br />My card was also showcased on the <a href="https://rsmadness.com/call-for-artwork/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">2024 Submission<br />Poster </span></a>that can be downloaded and printed out.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDwVVHmP2T2e9qGp1P0nQYdv3Nj6JnoahQrk3ajwjDt8C23c4uNuCnT7SkENWm4H5Wu6G_-B8teRGAFHUpIMxPPdK4I7BIiqajsST9d4paRybAPGhLwvM3H_Qk_KebJIaRXjI2F2ojvl_Y8ZSYjFL_P3_2bMQADJtG032XQbsjtzK2dHvNIcu26sGm6-8/s800/rsmimagex800.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="633" height="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDwVVHmP2T2e9qGp1P0nQYdv3Nj6JnoahQrk3ajwjDt8C23c4uNuCnT7SkENWm4H5Wu6G_-B8teRGAFHUpIMxPPdK4I7BIiqajsST9d4paRybAPGhLwvM3H_Qk_KebJIaRXjI2F2ojvl_Y8ZSYjFL_P3_2bMQADJtG032XQbsjtzK2dHvNIcu26sGm6-8/w421-h533/rsmimagex800.JPG" width="421" /></a><br /><i>This is a great tool, to help remind us of the themes and deadlines!!<br /></i><br /><i>Thanks for stopping by!!</i><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">@crafty_mercer</span></a></div>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-35441359525368439322024-02-03T05:00:00.014-06:002024-02-03T05:00:00.364-06:00Mini Clip-on Gift Cards with Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L~<p style="text-align: center;">Hi!!!<br />Today I'm sharing a set of four Mini Clip-on <br />Gift Cards over on the <a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/blog/?p=96662"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L Blog.</span></a><br />These are mixed media style made with hand carved stamps<br />and buttons. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVLi0Z8lrzGhtd4bO6otoO5S29UiXPKkXUSzeBlkSi8na0x6gccreHp2K-lXvoACs5wM-UmjI-3_7DzpcmDQwRSBXttBx8jzYqQJgptn0yw-XkmOCrld9LTOLPdNdXXXNospWaQbzAqKW5R6BsgDzjTxLpKXCwK8r2vtFdpvz4OT_34PGCDgYK7SqInM/s800/clip%20focal1-ink.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="429" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVLi0Z8lrzGhtd4bO6otoO5S29UiXPKkXUSzeBlkSi8na0x6gccreHp2K-lXvoACs5wM-UmjI-3_7DzpcmDQwRSBXttBx8jzYqQJgptn0yw-XkmOCrld9LTOLPdNdXXXNospWaQbzAqKW5R6BsgDzjTxLpKXCwK8r2vtFdpvz4OT_34PGCDgYK7SqInM/w429-h429/clip%20focal1-ink.jpeg" width="429" /></a><br />I have all the details with step out photos over on the<br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/blog/?p=96662"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.</span></a> These were really fun to make and<br />create with my hand carved stamps.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBRhseQvEx1ux2uduD9ttDUeiDoZCOx5zfNJyfO9gYdx-H7tc9ktCJZngzCnjuxFVVDuiKm7o2sBWD3zDPRTYiz_X3dXwZA8yGWaKYMBK2OfxXRpSulNxwnnLe90JmEVhrnlMl_2qPp16XS6rULI4QACp5HvmPjVFZZP8fstGlyqYQwZLEwQetoOj579I/s800/clip%20focal3-ink.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBRhseQvEx1ux2uduD9ttDUeiDoZCOx5zfNJyfO9gYdx-H7tc9ktCJZngzCnjuxFVVDuiKm7o2sBWD3zDPRTYiz_X3dXwZA8yGWaKYMBK2OfxXRpSulNxwnnLe90JmEVhrnlMl_2qPp16XS6rULI4QACp5HvmPjVFZZP8fstGlyqYQwZLEwQetoOj579I/w418-h418/clip%20focal3-ink.jpeg" width="418" /></a><br />I used the <a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/t/categories/dodz"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Adhesive Dots</span></a> to adhere and hold the buttons to<br />the card front. Worked so well!!!<br />Thanks for stopping out and I hope you will check out the<br />mini clip-on gift cards.<br />Connie</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 9px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Creative Time:</span> 60 mins<br /><span style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Skill Level:</span> Intermediate</p><p style="border: 0px; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 9px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Materials Needed:</span><br /><span style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®</span><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/dodz-medium-1" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Adhesive Dots Medium</span></a><span style="color: #666666;"> and </span><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/dodz-small-1" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Small</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/3d-foam-squares-white-variety-pack" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3D Foam Squares White Mix</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/c-01230-3d-foam-strips" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3D Foam Strips</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/crafty-foam-tape-black-108ft-1" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Crafty Foam Tape Black 108′</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/e-z-runner-r-permanent-strips-refillable-dispenser-49-slash-15m" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color: #666666;">other: Stamps: Darkroom Door, hand carved. Ink: Ranger: Distress Oxide, Archival.<br /></span><span style="color: #666666;">Buttons: Buttons Galore & More, Pen: micron03 black</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span face="PT Sans Narrow, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #666666;">Pin It!!</span> <br /></b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5LtAGNDrJiUOBY4P6cshR4WG0ln8axx_KBwweuf2PtrlDxMdMaWHgmqrzx3HMrN09qvyEsyoGyJmDgpZm6mxt2hjwbYGNWLioG4kEHkfigl09uDkvCP1C6azhQltmtELeWVtWH-ZBMgt1Jsx0pK4HFUynl43P2SmBxl9_F-HOb3tHf-1ehg371VfLqwg/s1102/020324-ClipOn-Gift-Bag-Card-Connie-Mercer-Long-Pin.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="587" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5LtAGNDrJiUOBY4P6cshR4WG0ln8axx_KBwweuf2PtrlDxMdMaWHgmqrzx3HMrN09qvyEsyoGyJmDgpZm6mxt2hjwbYGNWLioG4kEHkfigl09uDkvCP1C6azhQltmtELeWVtWH-ZBMgt1Jsx0pK4HFUynl43P2SmBxl9_F-HOb3tHf-1ehg371VfLqwg/w390-h587/020324-ClipOn-Gift-Bag-Card-Connie-Mercer-Long-Pin.jpg" width="390" /></a><br /><br /></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-85814417058817057532024-01-29T06:30:00.001-06:002024-01-29T06:30:00.141-06:00Rainy day stamp carving~<p style="text-align: center;">Hi there!<br />Doesn't get any better than carving stamps and<br />listening to the rain. Some how they just go<br />together. I did seven more inchies that will be<br />great for art journal pages and card backgrounds.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0x_t-D9HOsiFs0KvQvK1SBcThwtzT9WDmooWBJEHvygFwMx6rI9q2aYXnEGD3EQW9Q1RUhWMgezN5k4wftjV3Am7GkIbDvQ1Pm4Rg-XMVo43IlZJn1YBoBo4Tda22YYVBdF72enBCA9qI1xZq-x6SePCXvjjx6DoxPEHZilfNNKTGLIYFclZXeEmRvW0/s800/collage2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0x_t-D9HOsiFs0KvQvK1SBcThwtzT9WDmooWBJEHvygFwMx6rI9q2aYXnEGD3EQW9Q1RUhWMgezN5k4wftjV3Am7GkIbDvQ1Pm4Rg-XMVo43IlZJn1YBoBo4Tda22YYVBdF72enBCA9qI1xZq-x6SePCXvjjx6DoxPEHZilfNNKTGLIYFclZXeEmRvW0/w436-h436/collage2.jpg" width="436" /></a><br />Starting at top right and then down to the left are the names.<br />1. fruit<br />2. daisy square pattern<br />3. cat eye pattern<br />4. quilt pattern<br />5. wonky eyes/or wonky flower<br />6. star burst<br />7. scallop border<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOcq677InwVSo1f13mv1wCsdFtrR8wCT5JRmMrwskkAnEG2sum8gmydZcpaV9An79NwYzO0BVKc4xj1XuxH0A8q4hSZgwggCggb6v5TCQpTx1OO9o08RNAkxm60wj0Palu2hRZ9MkiWyv_gyqnXt-QdZkES1uJlf74OL-I21CIfre7Mj59ixvEW3A32Xs/s600/mix%20of%20daisy%20and%20quilt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="482" data-original-width="600" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOcq677InwVSo1f13mv1wCsdFtrR8wCT5JRmMrwskkAnEG2sum8gmydZcpaV9An79NwYzO0BVKc4xj1XuxH0A8q4hSZgwggCggb6v5TCQpTx1OO9o08RNAkxm60wj0Palu2hRZ9MkiWyv_gyqnXt-QdZkES1uJlf74OL-I21CIfre7Mj59ixvEW3A32Xs/w422-h339/mix%20of%20daisy%20and%20quilt.jpg" width="422" /></a><br />Here daisy square pattern and quilt pattern are stamped <br />every other to create a new pattern. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Q8QKg4Zs_dZd5nMgAFXMBsu6ir1V1NNVeikUYV7h64XN3pkPQUoT7ATj4xxQOCxTz0NtPBDrf-kYzXTI-xoBsBFMd3klc3yyYtMY9S8wJcY-ktyThlMAjGZymiJlwXu6AGK58Fxvprer8dSfOieKAoORblua879CLQQRAavqGqcJ1YfJCsqedo10J5w/s780/work%20in%20progress2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="600" height="541" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Q8QKg4Zs_dZd5nMgAFXMBsu6ir1V1NNVeikUYV7h64XN3pkPQUoT7ATj4xxQOCxTz0NtPBDrf-kYzXTI-xoBsBFMd3klc3yyYtMY9S8wJcY-ktyThlMAjGZymiJlwXu6AGK58Fxvprer8dSfOieKAoORblua879CLQQRAavqGqcJ1YfJCsqedo10J5w/w416-h541/work%20in%20progress2.jpg" width="416" /></a><br />To come up with patterns I usually do the reverse of what I <br />have carved out. The stamps look good stamped next to each other<br />by doing that. I will have some examples of how they can be<br />created with soon. I want to carve more leaf branches that would<br />be sized right for flower heads ~ <i>my next hand carved stamp!<br /></i><br />Thanks for stopping by~<br />Connie<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">crafty_mercer</span></a> </div><p></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-44946543065052702202024-01-19T05:00:00.000-06:002024-01-19T05:00:00.158-06:00Mini Mixed Media cards with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~<p style="text-align: center;">Today I'm sharing a set of mixed media mini cards (perfect for gift bags)<br />using the <a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/c-01258-e-z-runner-grand-repositionable-dots-refillable-dispenser"><span style="color: #cc0000;">E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refillable Dispenser</span></a><br />over on the <a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/blog/?p=96193"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.</span></a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7H-HgEbqdmwpFVxn77YjE3QeMbs9Oz3E07mh2elLxPV1MOwXhWOFeX4ppPBilUxsrbwUSDdI6vxOvYp-6GQB6ZCmRmJKsyg9kHFzkIBbtL_wY1Cjfm3JvIOjomLWSn730KHRe2MMfR4cxjUbTZmZqtaIFR_-08ft5sdOOQloApiFGwfjVb0d_raGCfLM/s900/minicard14-ink.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="439" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7H-HgEbqdmwpFVxn77YjE3QeMbs9Oz3E07mh2elLxPV1MOwXhWOFeX4ppPBilUxsrbwUSDdI6vxOvYp-6GQB6ZCmRmJKsyg9kHFzkIBbtL_wY1Cjfm3JvIOjomLWSn730KHRe2MMfR4cxjUbTZmZqtaIFR_-08ft5sdOOQloApiFGwfjVb0d_raGCfLM/w439-h439/minicard14-ink.jpeg" width="439" /></a><br />As always I have all the details over on the <b>Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L</b><br /><b> Blog </b><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/blog/?p=96193"><span style="color: #cc0000;">here.</span></a><br />I'm using a really big stamp to make four mini cards from. One sheet of<br />white cardstock will get 3 cards,<i> I did four.</i> <br />They go pretty fast and come in handy for the small gifts or <br />gift bags. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI1ov5e60OcE0w1AAgWtncqbUw8fWvK18TmiXr6wz0__YiM0NPLqx1j08SjodX5R57RZLYtLUdFg2_BSKvqrWx7zbF-8m0hGOJ2t0XOaPXcONpPhdrHn97pMDbmao8aBd17bKShPPVzeh7ryw7H9O5x37I5wNQw8noMdtN9VBouZVm4HBaoE-WNwf-8XI/s500/minicard5-ink.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="500" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI1ov5e60OcE0w1AAgWtncqbUw8fWvK18TmiXr6wz0__YiM0NPLqx1j08SjodX5R57RZLYtLUdFg2_BSKvqrWx7zbF-8m0hGOJ2t0XOaPXcONpPhdrHn97pMDbmao8aBd17bKShPPVzeh7ryw7H9O5x37I5wNQw8noMdtN9VBouZVm4HBaoE-WNwf-8XI/w417-h278/minicard5-ink.jpeg" width="417" /></a><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!!<br />Connie/DT Member<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 9px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;">Creative Time: 90 minutes<br />Skill Level: Intermediate</p><p class="has-text-align-left" style="border: 0px; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 9px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #666666;">Materials Needed:</span><br /><span style="color: #666666;">Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®</span><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/e-z-runner-r-permanent-strips-refillable-dispenser-49-slash-15m" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/c-01258-e-z-runner-grand-repositionable-dots-refillable-dispenser" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refillable Dispenser</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/photo-corners-classic-style-black" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Creative Photo Corners / Black</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/c-02100-crafty-foam-tape-108-ft" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Crafty Foam Tape 108′</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/c-01230-3d-foam-strips" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3D Foam Strips</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/01308-adhesive-dots-large" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Adhesive Dots / Lrg.</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color: #666666;">other: stamps: Carabelle Studio, Darkroom Door, Technique Junkies. Ink: Ranger., buttons: Buttons Galore & More., twine. Stamping Platform: Misti.</span></p></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pin It!!<br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ZV6hNDWWTGJkinL-wSSy9uNOSV61pgstJ0ycv2lF2drnaAzM682VNOB7X_M75CcKw_01KYRKAh5YYse6fjm8h_jjLkcbjzReCVSrYNo97bf_D2RVsVj5VjwIAakiIkchfUzRa5CDVaT8dB9mhq7GGAlFrfXtPHNcUPJHC_lzUQE3pyDvkOQuoRJqJ-Q/s1102/010324-Friendship-Mini-Card-Set-Connie-Mercer-Long-Pin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ZV6hNDWWTGJkinL-wSSy9uNOSV61pgstJ0ycv2lF2drnaAzM682VNOB7X_M75CcKw_01KYRKAh5YYse6fjm8h_jjLkcbjzReCVSrYNo97bf_D2RVsVj5VjwIAakiIkchfUzRa5CDVaT8dB9mhq7GGAlFrfXtPHNcUPJHC_lzUQE3pyDvkOQuoRJqJ-Q/w367-h552/010324-Friendship-Mini-Card-Set-Connie-Mercer-Long-Pin.jpg" width="367" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-50876697253617840272024-01-15T06:30:00.020-06:002024-01-15T06:30:00.126-06:00Junk Journal fun!<p style="text-align: center;">Hi there!!<br />Today I'm sharing some <b>Junk Journal books</b> I made using the <br /><a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/accesories/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Designer Papers</span></a> (exclusive to<a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Blue Knight Stamps</span></a>) and<br /><a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/cling-stamps/silhouette/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">silhouette stamps</span></a>. <i>The papers work great because they are<br />double sided. Two Designer Papers is all you need to<br />make one junk journal.</i> <i>The papers are sized too.</i> <br /><i>No cutting needed!</i> <b>Sign me up, I love easy!</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpkMxMrjYDj3juH6dTLhsRaDQ9wzx-5u8cTyCM66YpF7Ytd-QMgMhKhWAzlxvAUm5CjHAHq_SbU_GW_rpcHZ41vmeTbBHRx0IrYBImaq_G0QCLQG0PRQDZUhUW7QNkf72eZEQa05VLY5nCj3YT7vWZUpE5umnbBgkwQ7XpbVW8wr8gxlbyX4N33qcNRNA/s800/ppbooks6-ink%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="799" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpkMxMrjYDj3juH6dTLhsRaDQ9wzx-5u8cTyCM66YpF7Ytd-QMgMhKhWAzlxvAUm5CjHAHq_SbU_GW_rpcHZ41vmeTbBHRx0IrYBImaq_G0QCLQG0PRQDZUhUW7QNkf72eZEQa05VLY5nCj3YT7vWZUpE5umnbBgkwQ7XpbVW8wr8gxlbyX4N33qcNRNA/w410-h410/ppbooks6-ink%20(1).jpeg" width="410" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Designer Papers are stamped with silhouette stamps and a<br />sentiment. I used the big words from the <a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/cling-stamps/sentiments/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">One Line Sentiment</span></a><br />series. <i> They are just the right size and so perfect for this</i>. When the<br />front of the journal is complete I ran it through the laminating<br />machine to add a protective cover. It is now ready to add the holes,<br /> to bind the junk journal together.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-DC4FhhlBTjtLO6SCF12-ZcB3C6fhlDcOCGJVx036kYeGnTbmULofX-HHt9h3K0iTba9Yytwu8RcYN-VnqUY5PPHF0T3Zv2lFNdN6-br9EcIQiwW7ro0e5buaGBRSU6T8lzub0_7n81yIEg9-LOiRSGlm5JGGnML8ZlRRU9jp6NBgXjLX5KBkkHICv48/s800/ppbooks7-ink%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="415" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-DC4FhhlBTjtLO6SCF12-ZcB3C6fhlDcOCGJVx036kYeGnTbmULofX-HHt9h3K0iTba9Yytwu8RcYN-VnqUY5PPHF0T3Zv2lFNdN6-br9EcIQiwW7ro0e5buaGBRSU6T8lzub0_7n81yIEg9-LOiRSGlm5JGGnML8ZlRRU9jp6NBgXjLX5KBkkHICv48/w415-h415/ppbooks7-ink%20(1).jpeg" width="415" /></a><br />The books are bound together using the bind-it-all machine. You could <br />use o rings or clips also. I added charms, ephemera and circle clips to the<br />outside. These make really cute little gifts. <i>And because they are<br />laminated they will hold up to the wear and tear of carrying them<br />in your purse or bag.</i><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1qIXxPAMbia13E1-J7QAaqHYD_zS-TlfDlOLIKC6HsaMl8FXZNvfVF973_bVnQt0L4pHeALDCaWdgqCUwV3Pvs-rxqYoUlwhKkEucfXaqqwWp016yhnl_wiHujYrAPrpft6uv_1GncDhb7xFTQwBeZ84tfPT5PPw83vxkAyldaxzDykSHSPfzxezd5rI/s800/ppbooks2-ink%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1qIXxPAMbia13E1-J7QAaqHYD_zS-TlfDlOLIKC6HsaMl8FXZNvfVF973_bVnQt0L4pHeALDCaWdgqCUwV3Pvs-rxqYoUlwhKkEucfXaqqwWp016yhnl_wiHujYrAPrpft6uv_1GncDhb7xFTQwBeZ84tfPT5PPw83vxkAyldaxzDykSHSPfzxezd5rI/w444-h444/ppbooks2-ink%20(1).jpeg" width="444" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVuZGG5m0OaowzoLlARiVqWir0hzqfSpZbtYHRVPC6usIRg9ckAXLaGzKPqPowb6GNYQa__nWURkIL6Kup8iFV0euYsW55J-PYYCiWkZRdzUIAzSqwih-YMaNaR-R1yf-w6rGWxDGyXIKG1d1-Hh3fDu2S4rMzCRM9M0-E4-k__52v53lC_EeBEiwdf9c/s800/ppbooks5-ink%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="799" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVuZGG5m0OaowzoLlARiVqWir0hzqfSpZbtYHRVPC6usIRg9ckAXLaGzKPqPowb6GNYQa__nWURkIL6Kup8iFV0euYsW55J-PYYCiWkZRdzUIAzSqwih-YMaNaR-R1yf-w6rGWxDGyXIKG1d1-Hh3fDu2S4rMzCRM9M0-E4-k__52v53lC_EeBEiwdf9c/w438-h438/ppbooks5-ink%20(1).jpeg" width="438" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28GgNhFq2vLSVKjsFwVw0lMSN5xVDNfMOAO86XWT5RRY6ULdR-EZ8cppM6_CDasxXgf0f63IJ7WHHdssqD5bs0sp3mJ2RqA_FXI7RtI0XrPnmfHqF2YV7_PSmGSR3gHCDPTqzqAFNtPBm4WhpGJE27Irt7jyk1LAcucItOmRWXjgb_gDKy6RPGIH63yE/s800/ppbooks3-ink%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="798" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28GgNhFq2vLSVKjsFwVw0lMSN5xVDNfMOAO86XWT5RRY6ULdR-EZ8cppM6_CDasxXgf0f63IJ7WHHdssqD5bs0sp3mJ2RqA_FXI7RtI0XrPnmfHqF2YV7_PSmGSR3gHCDPTqzqAFNtPBm4WhpGJE27Irt7jyk1LAcucItOmRWXjgb_gDKy6RPGIH63yE/w435-h436/ppbooks3-ink%20(1).jpeg" width="435" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inside page pockets can be created for the inside pages. <br />Just have fun with it!! This project used no adhesive<br />and all stamps and paper are by<b> </b><a href="https://blueknightrubberstamps.com/cling-stamps/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Blue Knight Stamps.</span></a><br />Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed this project.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Connie<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">crafty_mercer</span></a> </div><p></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-87060980516394927962024-01-09T15:24:00.000-06:002024-01-09T15:24:39.016-06:00Stamp Carving ~ I did nine!!<p style="text-align: center;">Hi, there!<br />I wanted to share the stamps I carved over the<br />Christmas break (before I took a hard fall) ugh!!<br />I had a blast carving for two days, just me and<br />my Speedball!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD31-kOvS6nLUK-6rPtlFGInwgrCxt0VDNWPHAVPVEhYJ7iBn_S8YXDC5qGEr9_KNuQszd5ndkCvVUtJj4gSRw1lA3OBLMDaf_679MhXM7HgU3RcpPaC51E2Fl546ZzQ9UkmzZ9wa18T2TLXXM8zoP-pVw0QJepW2YxIiiikrAA5WTu3J43IHc3KOHNNE/s800/New%20Phototastic%20Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD31-kOvS6nLUK-6rPtlFGInwgrCxt0VDNWPHAVPVEhYJ7iBn_S8YXDC5qGEr9_KNuQszd5ndkCvVUtJj4gSRw1lA3OBLMDaf_679MhXM7HgU3RcpPaC51E2Fl546ZzQ9UkmzZ9wa18T2TLXXM8zoP-pVw0QJepW2YxIiiikrAA5WTu3J43IHc3KOHNNE/w422-h422/New%20Phototastic%20Collage.jpg" width="422" /></a><br />I love to carve flowers, nature elements that I can use to create<br />tags or cards with. The simplest design can be stamped<br />so many different ways just by turning the stamp. I'll be posting<br />some projects that were created using some of these homemade<br />stamps soon. <br /> <br />Thanks for stopping by!!<br />Connie<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">crafty_mercer</span></a></div>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-47191455052554738612024-01-05T06:00:00.008-06:002024-01-05T10:13:38.258-06:00Mix it up, don't be afraid!<p style="text-align: center;">Hi there!<br />I love to take stamps from different companies and create<br /> with them together. I love how most of the time<br />it works out for the best. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4VywqbGFRqngipMTyaKT6BRYP8pbXq_v_3vDkz5Wpj4pN-YniAT8I2d5H1kw2P8Pi7xaSWwyoDucddhgNyv7cRMmc69qSdqybXTNErUR5ATFIVgNTNmZxf_AMAyeVRrQZyiVcICTaaq1vucfXCfWQC-2sQ_-BlaXsOFxYWhtHcvNoNeNZR67MSBhbPTk/s800/sled10-ink.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="798" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4VywqbGFRqngipMTyaKT6BRYP8pbXq_v_3vDkz5Wpj4pN-YniAT8I2d5H1kw2P8Pi7xaSWwyoDucddhgNyv7cRMmc69qSdqybXTNErUR5ATFIVgNTNmZxf_AMAyeVRrQZyiVcICTaaq1vucfXCfWQC-2sQ_-BlaXsOFxYWhtHcvNoNeNZR67MSBhbPTk/w423-h424/sled10-ink.jpeg" width="423" /></a><br />I'm using background stamps and stencils by <b>Sweet 'n Sassy </b>for <br />a mixed media tag. The focal image is by <b>Blue Knight Stamps</b>.<br />I'm using Distress Oxide inks along with Archival/Jet Black.<br />Stamp the focal image first and then build the background<br />around it. Works for me. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifL59PK7VwZkasdhPy-gdXBHlLJWOC-zPc_EmRJ8GOZh2cQUvI-AHgz0_TvC8KBPQa0KboUOhD6GVPTnwqYj-lfw9cwQ7HFtg3g6MrMP9BuLaZR5fIB7CncSkWnX22vzWQFsZxCm3t3-e1kBsDg7psl0hL9QKwUn0VqjeIBPB0pb5QuwPOcBzvRpDPGsc/s800/sled11-ink.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="411" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifL59PK7VwZkasdhPy-gdXBHlLJWOC-zPc_EmRJ8GOZh2cQUvI-AHgz0_TvC8KBPQa0KboUOhD6GVPTnwqYj-lfw9cwQ7HFtg3g6MrMP9BuLaZR5fIB7CncSkWnX22vzWQFsZxCm3t3-e1kBsDg7psl0hL9QKwUn0VqjeIBPB0pb5QuwPOcBzvRpDPGsc/w411-h411/sled11-ink.jpeg" width="411" /></a><br />I'm using <b>One Line Sentiments/wonderful</b>. for the words on the<br />tag front. The tag is by Studio Light from <b>Topflight Stamps.</b> <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigt9ME4wPi5blPTpSPjm8heZjEQRzrOdkD1cetsDjszTOACrZYtsCitb-t7umQ5qV2muv_snnVYTqcq96u6_ibd4tQj37Quu5NatUFTttCXWfKZwCW1qAKTVtD9Om-4-fQoEZkWUhfYBFDSIS7udM-FjAEYB93yDNDi7Ukp7TORE_JP5hGNlW8Ms7jEbg/s800/sled6-ink.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="799" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigt9ME4wPi5blPTpSPjm8heZjEQRzrOdkD1cetsDjszTOACrZYtsCitb-t7umQ5qV2muv_snnVYTqcq96u6_ibd4tQj37Quu5NatUFTttCXWfKZwCW1qAKTVtD9Om-4-fQoEZkWUhfYBFDSIS7udM-FjAEYB93yDNDi7Ukp7TORE_JP5hGNlW8Ms7jEbg/w450-h450/sled6-ink.jpeg" width="450" /></a><br />Here are all three projects using the Sled and Lantern stamp.<br />All adhesive is by<b> Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.<br /></b><br />Thanks for stopping by!!<br />Connie<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">@crafty_mercer<br /></span></a></div>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-6504242166759694272024-01-03T05:00:00.006-06:002024-01-03T05:00:00.245-06:00Bring in the New Year with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~<p style="text-align: center;">Hi,<br />Today I'm sharing an <b>Art Journal page</b> using the <br />awesome <a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/t/categories/3d-foam-products"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3D Foam products</span></a> over on the <br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/blog/?p=96482"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.</span></a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6PyF3agXbgK0c2DYgudinFum-epp-Y0-t_v0QqM4M82mkax3S_MIJgULh_zZHA_3EmQm3VlFC8Ug1nA4rBKtJtLQdaQ9a2-mTNJXXPudU5hVRuoo9ZIXQySfnJij9drqsYobp26RtE-52WeN4TklL8r-6-JiGhg568FtH65Rg6GsjT3glPmt6dwDF1s/s800/art%20journal5-ink.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="799" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6PyF3agXbgK0c2DYgudinFum-epp-Y0-t_v0QqM4M82mkax3S_MIJgULh_zZHA_3EmQm3VlFC8Ug1nA4rBKtJtLQdaQ9a2-mTNJXXPudU5hVRuoo9ZIXQySfnJij9drqsYobp26RtE-52WeN4TklL8r-6-JiGhg568FtH65Rg6GsjT3glPmt6dwDF1s/w401-h401/art%20journal5-ink.jpeg" width="401" /></a><br />I had such a fun time creating this page My inspiration came<br />from the birds. Sing Loud, Best Year Yet, <i>hoping it <br />sticks:):)</i><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJlYeg_AsOr9k3rxgT5pkFjI4795bQ27iYwh6WAzy6o_h6roQ6wtuYmyrnSMWRHXeWyqiHNMfbexrVfz4kPzkPHfo5xlIE0FKRonoyqdEOKi7UFM8GZJNQ0bUHtEFEsz0Gu-3yxyUk4Rf4HxXTR2BJqYeTGeVzwrfbR7c5hQW56qRnxaOnYJWCepnz_w/s800/aj1-ink%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJlYeg_AsOr9k3rxgT5pkFjI4795bQ27iYwh6WAzy6o_h6roQ6wtuYmyrnSMWRHXeWyqiHNMfbexrVfz4kPzkPHfo5xlIE0FKRonoyqdEOKi7UFM8GZJNQ0bUHtEFEsz0Gu-3yxyUk4Rf4HxXTR2BJqYeTGeVzwrfbR7c5hQW56qRnxaOnYJWCepnz_w/w406-h406/aj1-ink%20(1).jpeg" width="406" /></a><br />First build a background for the page. I use Distress Oxide inks.<br />Then decide what you want to say and how you want to<br />say it:). Always the hard part for me. <i> I look for inspiration to<br />get this part done. I found it in the birds.<br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8KafoyIVv5_n_EhyyU3jOb_OMF7NPDp6VmJO6NhFPruGILVKcoR0MCA6hb8mZLO_fplWaeENg09wVykt9BRlZt2IWTWy9LEMPzU3TqWR-IfGVe6WFDrCJArXuGs1qoOJ2yDFBYZrNTSrf13_U4EAtRuWxeX4IiXyY-ZCCW5VwwbJsQ7LSkqzWRAKuY08/s800/art%20journal2-ink.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="439" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8KafoyIVv5_n_EhyyU3jOb_OMF7NPDp6VmJO6NhFPruGILVKcoR0MCA6hb8mZLO_fplWaeENg09wVykt9BRlZt2IWTWy9LEMPzU3TqWR-IfGVe6WFDrCJArXuGs1qoOJ2yDFBYZrNTSrf13_U4EAtRuWxeX4IiXyY-ZCCW5VwwbJsQ7LSkqzWRAKuY08/w439-h439/art%20journal2-ink.jpg" width="439" /></a><br />Then the elements are stamped, trimmed and ready to adhere<br />to the page. Added stamps and stencils to the background also.<br />I have all the details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L<br />Blog. I hope you take a look and make a page for 2024!!<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTc4_OZgL4WgnCQT0iXl5skHwGZQFiY4bAMAg1ms96G2yMq73edCVG_hko_3PEoagCVEEEWnyIsx05Hq5_wM94M9XHPQ7iP9yZmIaxuJ90UjNJx0KGXwNtVAU4MUwMWeopR8b6OqcTCaw05ijKc_OIpcUfpkivkc44Mbk-US6i6YMYp6dKtMG4FJuT0U4/s800/art%20journal3-ink.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="799" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTc4_OZgL4WgnCQT0iXl5skHwGZQFiY4bAMAg1ms96G2yMq73edCVG_hko_3PEoagCVEEEWnyIsx05Hq5_wM94M9XHPQ7iP9yZmIaxuJ90UjNJx0KGXwNtVAU4MUwMWeopR8b6OqcTCaw05ijKc_OIpcUfpkivkc44Mbk-US6i6YMYp6dKtMG4FJuT0U4/w414-h414/art%20journal3-ink.jpeg" width="414" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<br />Connie<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">crafty_mercer</span></a><br /><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 9px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Creative Time:</span> 60 mins<br /><span style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Skill Level:</span> Intermediate</p><p style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 9px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif" style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Materials Needed:</span><br /><span face=""PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif" style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®</span><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/c-01230-3d-foam-strips" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3D Foam Strips</span></a><span face=""PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #666666; font-size: 16px;">, </span><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/3d-foam-squares-micro-white-1" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3D Foam Squares Micro White</span></a><span face=""PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #666666; font-size: 16px;">, </span><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/3d-foam-strips-large-white-1" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3D Foam Strips Large</span></a><span face=""PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #666666; font-size: 16px;">, </span><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/3d-foam-squares-white-variety-pack" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3D Foam Squares White Mix</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/e-z-runner-r-permanent-strips-refillable-dispenser-49-slash-15m" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser</span></a><br /><span face=""PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif" style="border: 0px; color: #471b3f; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">HomeHobby by 3L</span><br /><a href="https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/products/dual-tip-glue-pen-67022" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(97, 161, 240); border: 0px; font-family: "PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Dual Tip Glue Pen</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color: #666666;"><span face="PT Sans Narrow, Arial, sans-serif">other: Ink: Ranger: Distress Oxide, Stamps: Sweet n’ Sassy, Stencil: Sweet n’ Sassy, (Text Background, Geometric Background, Mini Grunge Type Alpha, Many Stitches, Going Postal, Sing Loud and Birthday Word Art Stamp), Misti 12″.</span><br /><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span face=""PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif"><b>Pin It!!<br /><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span face=""PT Sans Narrow", Arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV2uY5QOOA8FD7QdTtEM-gV8kLbNjIYYU0Qo21JhLucdo2PVA7ROB3twGtuAPdQNYb9ckFbHihf6AQGvVmfElqrKLjHcsEiwt-YseaRChUDdwSdGmN13OjKTItpfG-pjFH56tW6_J6VUplDFE7bvx2UsOjUbxMdasYTgktwJoTq8aqGEanHPVcFF8T0xQ/s1102/010323-2024-Art-Journal-Page-Connie-Mercer-Long-Pin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV2uY5QOOA8FD7QdTtEM-gV8kLbNjIYYU0Qo21JhLucdo2PVA7ROB3twGtuAPdQNYb9ckFbHihf6AQGvVmfElqrKLjHcsEiwt-YseaRChUDdwSdGmN13OjKTItpfG-pjFH56tW6_J6VUplDFE7bvx2UsOjUbxMdasYTgktwJoTq8aqGEanHPVcFF8T0xQ/w422-h634/010323-2024-Art-Journal-Page-Connie-Mercer-Long-Pin.jpg" width="422" /></a></div></span></span></div><p></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-81615824412162916912023-12-29T06:00:00.010-06:002023-12-29T06:00:00.139-06:00Best of 2023 ~<p style="text-align: center;">Hey there!!!<br />I love putting this post together. Going back through the year <br />and seeing what projects got the most page views on<br />the blog. Sometimes I'm surprised and sometimes<br />I agree! So here we go~<br /><br />no. 1<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslXQuen0aIShHLC3BlIZKj-JuAwmC935nlRok5fSXgJGGdovisSG1vFbM-dpxmJlt5jaAFrFHDGKJEuFdV98lEU0HTaQjTn_Hw07cJwjk7KxQcfohyX3VQnvv2su2X4feK4GLYfIb1Dy6p9h0A8SCBDtrw4uVwKRWD0_x-Ajj1vgQwvcLwzPB7tmiaEA/s1000/DDAB019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="960" height="405" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslXQuen0aIShHLC3BlIZKj-JuAwmC935nlRok5fSXgJGGdovisSG1vFbM-dpxmJlt5jaAFrFHDGKJEuFdV98lEU0HTaQjTn_Hw07cJwjk7KxQcfohyX3VQnvv2su2X4feK4GLYfIb1Dy6p9h0A8SCBDtrw4uVwKRWD0_x-Ajj1vgQwvcLwzPB7tmiaEA/w389-h405/DDAB019.jpg" width="389" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.craftygoodies.com/2023/03/thin-sticks-abstract-stamp-by-darkroom.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thin Sticks Art Journal page</span></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">no.2<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCd9ql_P6P8Et0b1YVqb9wJYkSphQC6XPqGW010Kx42sT4zqHAW7pjdzKozHeWViKDCSAU1tZBLchCB6dpm3lUN8o2t_owjWCWWF29BMIFb6kHzFhuJixGXvdROqLapj5cyasSVGju7GIX64ikin6yRg8LYogEZugI3H-a2f5ewhMzEXAZmTJ8e31-Kho/s1000/DDRS234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="960" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCd9ql_P6P8Et0b1YVqb9wJYkSphQC6XPqGW010Kx42sT4zqHAW7pjdzKozHeWViKDCSAU1tZBLchCB6dpm3lUN8o2t_owjWCWWF29BMIFb6kHzFhuJixGXvdROqLapj5cyasSVGju7GIX64ikin6yRg8LYogEZugI3H-a2f5ewhMzEXAZmTJ8e31-Kho/w385-h401/DDRS234.jpg" width="385" /></a><br /><a href="https://www.craftygoodies.com/2023/05/word-labels-gathered-flowers-by.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Mixed Media small cards</span></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">no.3<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Jf8rPmG90gfWKgyCp5KZqAACVtNzA5pDBfdPUb1C98kgvWtxZgEhwZUwycClxgkX0JXABr1xgqbwCmlGG-zl8tnDIcnNw2q8IGY9xE9GZFheWS8lEM3z5BUnulkoqjWQnnN4WHb8INayz5KhiJqxQtB1-mhi70sIAl_v1bjH7Lzm0PrwGd43SCuEgn4/s800/mountain%20lake3-ink.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Jf8rPmG90gfWKgyCp5KZqAACVtNzA5pDBfdPUb1C98kgvWtxZgEhwZUwycClxgkX0JXABr1xgqbwCmlGG-zl8tnDIcnNw2q8IGY9xE9GZFheWS8lEM3z5BUnulkoqjWQnnN4WHb8INayz5KhiJqxQtB1-mhi70sIAl_v1bjH7Lzm0PrwGd43SCuEgn4/w400-h400/mountain%20lake3-ink.jpeg" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="https://www.craftygoodies.com/2023/07/mountain-lake-by-blue-knight-rubber.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Scenery Cards </span></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">no.4<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBV1sv2I1OBkhKxoUJaO7UJOY1jLQMZ1Xu5j8dKwWyLl1Z6bIDc-8v5DGz2a8jbb_7jaI0I8itayZtZPqRxCEM3J4HlgitikFf4DSuT9Ri_N1mxipylZnBxorKc8b0vl0H5ZuUm3b7TLnrkKCXO26u5fUpWxTPvuQ8toVTjL3TTCC_18JmAl80fW26zo/s800/ppmason6-ink.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="798" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBV1sv2I1OBkhKxoUJaO7UJOY1jLQMZ1Xu5j8dKwWyLl1Z6bIDc-8v5DGz2a8jbb_7jaI0I8itayZtZPqRxCEM3J4HlgitikFf4DSuT9Ri_N1mxipylZnBxorKc8b0vl0H5ZuUm3b7TLnrkKCXO26u5fUpWxTPvuQ8toVTjL3TTCC_18JmAl80fW26zo/w395-h396/ppmason6-ink.jpeg" width="395" /></a><br /><a href="https://www.craftygoodies.com/2023/09/designer-paper-by-blue-knight-rubber.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Scenery Cards using pattern papers</span></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">no.5<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDE0imMg5bRnM9oTXfyMLDq5a3JpmjChE1M7_zFMjLHG95JZYdosmszcwouWT0x6IlW7lwvEEYdWmZT8K1XPhQ5j6NDA4eImDrxac6FJgH1QQZ0VSLQ9AZZuAw8ew6olBqi5kJNw2YWMhoYl8be-DdbwmWCHMAevCEYSr2Tv97wIqFsY0Imr5KZMXdKME/s1000/DDSM017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="960" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDE0imMg5bRnM9oTXfyMLDq5a3JpmjChE1M7_zFMjLHG95JZYdosmszcwouWT0x6IlW7lwvEEYdWmZT8K1XPhQ5j6NDA4eImDrxac6FJgH1QQZ0VSLQ9AZZuAw8ew6olBqi5kJNw2YWMhoYl8be-DdbwmWCHMAevCEYSr2Tv97wIqFsY0Imr5KZMXdKME/w396-h413/DDSM017.jpg" width="396" /></a><br /><a href="https://www.craftygoodies.com/2023/04/enjoy-today-small-stamp-by-darkroom-door.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Book Mark tag set</span></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">no.6<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj84R9z4eIbM3gtcTCTsDz7xV-Q7iwbXeJo2R45D3pCxm0ROv3iZTOyzIZQBf5v2SI21KY88a314QfZZb5Kz6wbIlsexlkWJYDXuVaaK7OW4cOqtLY3v_dPv86IEOExgF3CKFcfmnw0ub7qxS5gdzrp9_UOfO96cIRtTSb1KVAeWUJg2Jnf7bcj-Ldcxzo/s800/maplest2-ink.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="798" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj84R9z4eIbM3gtcTCTsDz7xV-Q7iwbXeJo2R45D3pCxm0ROv3iZTOyzIZQBf5v2SI21KY88a314QfZZb5Kz6wbIlsexlkWJYDXuVaaK7OW4cOqtLY3v_dPv86IEOExgF3CKFcfmnw0ub7qxS5gdzrp9_UOfO96cIRtTSb1KVAeWUJg2Jnf7bcj-Ldcxzo/w382-h383/maplest2-ink.jpeg" width="382" /></a><br /><a href="https://www.craftygoodies.com/2023/05/maple-leaf-stencil-stamp-tru-set-by.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Maple Stencil card set</span></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">no.7<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdCa1fildq9A0G4Y6oeHa5oHHFmYCSE7DKAV0MV7mlECIvU1XU6D39bXhucQw1JZl7tXVKWcQflkxtD30Yrhj6hoWH6eMxC3WRJlorFDbD7LE6S_khKkdRt0AHX6O_MDKHSiL9nMJbJsEoQoGFmChxi15NUUeCIQdyPcQIVDuUBEnZN34M5uh3erl3oK8/s800/card3-ink.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="797" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdCa1fildq9A0G4Y6oeHa5oHHFmYCSE7DKAV0MV7mlECIvU1XU6D39bXhucQw1JZl7tXVKWcQflkxtD30Yrhj6hoWH6eMxC3WRJlorFDbD7LE6S_khKkdRt0AHX6O_MDKHSiL9nMJbJsEoQoGFmChxi15NUUeCIQdyPcQIVDuUBEnZN34M5uh3erl3oK8/w370-h371/card3-ink.jpeg" width="370" /></a><br /><a href="https://www.craftygoodies.com/2023/04/mixed-media-card-using-adhesive-sheets.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Mixed Media card using Metallic Foil</span></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">no.8<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbXe_CxNRQHiXyX2Cl0MFeiSYcQT6PftsEJT3G44Omx5AePggU0ogiPKAuig0TPJb1KzLwb6ZWrg719i-AtiZ0fuY7T53BWKcnuTFvfvn5Ssn1AIj1uXU9jmvRyahdz6Lq_yWDfrXs8HUsKlpd11rFb3PrEw7_ebjvPHyX2yKBW03e7qA05FoHSnrUnAM/s800/art1-ink.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbXe_CxNRQHiXyX2Cl0MFeiSYcQT6PftsEJT3G44Omx5AePggU0ogiPKAuig0TPJb1KzLwb6ZWrg719i-AtiZ0fuY7T53BWKcnuTFvfvn5Ssn1AIj1uXU9jmvRyahdz6Lq_yWDfrXs8HUsKlpd11rFb3PrEw7_ebjvPHyX2yKBW03e7qA05FoHSnrUnAM/w379-h379/art1-ink.jpeg" width="379" /></a><br /><a href="https://www.craftygoodies.com/2023/02/art-journal-page-with-scrapbook.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Art Journal page</span></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">no.9<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJR0bjl9SRIJUzivkYCZqugzU1v_vJf68J4zk6rvlkV4s4HBMX68zZnehlkk3CK8HVYr7WgrBu-YFOXNANz0iQ6X5Q4lROXrITngMWs9amBYxfHeEwVpFRbF-rpF-p7_HKj2WKL2sUl9ujptzChuZOmEe8jO0Eyq8GOGmoUS1lbtXhRMcbFJGZR_rmYQ/s800/waxseal4-ink.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJR0bjl9SRIJUzivkYCZqugzU1v_vJf68J4zk6rvlkV4s4HBMX68zZnehlkk3CK8HVYr7WgrBu-YFOXNANz0iQ6X5Q4lROXrITngMWs9amBYxfHeEwVpFRbF-rpF-p7_HKj2WKL2sUl9ujptzChuZOmEe8jO0Eyq8GOGmoUS1lbtXhRMcbFJGZR_rmYQ/w397-h397/waxseal4-ink.jpeg" width="397" /></a><br /><a href="https://www.craftygoodies.com/2023/01/a-mixed-media-card-using-3d-foam.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Mixed Media card with wax seal</span></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">no.10<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA-CGayIHvbKYSTHizM9lVsblGuCXJmAuH107zunMSY9hf_qPnKrJl0mR-SqBBrLXPO72lNHfAsurm4O4pt6sVcZ5bovToYpr3eaCkBW0Opw1Q6Pg1AK4d64cQKNgoOAyhzO9XfESAEJny528A-XZkgkr-OjueYaF07KhTt110972ptJCKrwrUVU8-2X8/s800/prayandhope5_c.mercer-ink.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="798" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA-CGayIHvbKYSTHizM9lVsblGuCXJmAuH107zunMSY9hf_qPnKrJl0mR-SqBBrLXPO72lNHfAsurm4O4pt6sVcZ5bovToYpr3eaCkBW0Opw1Q6Pg1AK4d64cQKNgoOAyhzO9XfESAEJny528A-XZkgkr-OjueYaF07KhTt110972ptJCKrwrUVU8-2X8/w405-h406/prayandhope5_c.mercer-ink.jpeg" width="405" /></a><br /><a href="https://www.craftygoodies.com/2023/08/mixed-media-card-set-with-sweet-n-sassy.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Mixed Media card set</span></a> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by and viewing the top 10<br />projects from my blog. You can get all the details, on products<br />used and techniques, by hitting the link.<br /><br />See you in 2024!!!<br />Connie<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">crafty_mercer</span></a> </div><p></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951757853404723331.post-21065578626454309512023-12-25T06:30:00.001-06:002023-12-25T06:30:00.135-06:00Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the past~<p style="text-align: center;"> Wishing you all a very <b>Merry Christmas</b> and<br /><b>Happy Holidays</b>. I'm sharing some of my<br />favorite Christmas and Holiday projects.<br /><i>You might even see one you remember!<br /><br /></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKLJIa2Otmr0rgloGdw7G6vPD674gHiuQ2N0ekfyJRIeRGYnHT5agIKvazrtzLi4-q4A9XR4hX7yetKB0ywmUSykAXmY5Pd0vSevNyErluuKEphYQaoRnPoaYghmyrmdnbB9X8niLOhJjwAetrvGwK8kgO7znCC221sFl32J_QpPlbRZM8a0f8RTg5LlE/s800/cow3-ink.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="799" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKLJIa2Otmr0rgloGdw7G6vPD674gHiuQ2N0ekfyJRIeRGYnHT5agIKvazrtzLi4-q4A9XR4hX7yetKB0ywmUSykAXmY5Pd0vSevNyErluuKEphYQaoRnPoaYghmyrmdnbB9X8niLOhJjwAetrvGwK8kgO7znCC221sFl32J_QpPlbRZM8a0f8RTg5LlE/w388-h388/cow3-ink.jpeg" width="388" /></a><br />Favorite of mine ~ using Katzelkraft, Darkroom Door stamps and <br />adhesives by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitz8xUo2Q78VDSxcPPEXo1pbNHIVWe4DH1IncWA8BmRwTKr7zrMucK-RCc2kXFBeosZkiNtN1OTyuCOhN8TMsCLgaTMqb5ZuwL3cZNybKi8l9N9LcPyHqdIXkMGSBZgH8fZXTXPkue-pNS_8KT6Do7K7tXGz74mFLqtgv0HB3mQzTL28MtEfaWcTvwOLU/s800/deer3-ink.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitz8xUo2Q78VDSxcPPEXo1pbNHIVWe4DH1IncWA8BmRwTKr7zrMucK-RCc2kXFBeosZkiNtN1OTyuCOhN8TMsCLgaTMqb5ZuwL3cZNybKi8l9N9LcPyHqdIXkMGSBZgH8fZXTXPkue-pNS_8KT6Do7K7tXGz74mFLqtgv0HB3mQzTL28MtEfaWcTvwOLU/w400-h400/deer3-ink.jpeg" width="400" /></a><br />This one is using stamps by IndigoBlu and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.<br /><i>I kinda have a thing for the deer :):)</i><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY-kOeD6TRoglmtp3h1zzkx-eTZa70Ct_gGV1yCu_31efsT1FEGiEjhdPWBfIxu9RpCqdr5s6YQ73Q3sczauwOkou9j1rZKbs8WkBgMuCnL_bq1KcDAQKafwCxpQYGzOtNr_8acVNFVR1flCxQ7iCLe57i8cO65WEpKjtwLomwztNF8AFfM_nXtJBvljI/s701/coffeelovers_mercer-ink.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="700" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY-kOeD6TRoglmtp3h1zzkx-eTZa70Ct_gGV1yCu_31efsT1FEGiEjhdPWBfIxu9RpCqdr5s6YQ73Q3sczauwOkou9j1rZKbs8WkBgMuCnL_bq1KcDAQKafwCxpQYGzOtNr_8acVNFVR1flCxQ7iCLe57i8cO65WEpKjtwLomwztNF8AFfM_nXtJBvljI/w408-h408/coffeelovers_mercer-ink.jpeg" width="408" /></a><br />Using Darkroom Door stamps. Love the green tones!<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm9y9590RIZIt_9EPjwC_BdqDGLULEaEctW8VzL7801zORA1D7df-SXi_RjtIoldWmT0jf0qbolXlEiqbhEmiJdGGqFNXMdQIGwLgqInuLeEOgJLSek1Yhqy24Ek_tykzLdKcTkpz8OhuDoHfCMkQPRe8UsoqycyyM2ppgfGsLPcu_vHPa-1UmgyR68UM/s500/500WM%20Connie%20Mercer%20Holiday%20Kraft%20Gift%20Tag%20Main.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm9y9590RIZIt_9EPjwC_BdqDGLULEaEctW8VzL7801zORA1D7df-SXi_RjtIoldWmT0jf0qbolXlEiqbhEmiJdGGqFNXMdQIGwLgqInuLeEOgJLSek1Yhqy24Ek_tykzLdKcTkpz8OhuDoHfCMkQPRe8UsoqycyyM2ppgfGsLPcu_vHPa-1UmgyR68UM/w423-h423/500WM%20Connie%20Mercer%20Holiday%20Kraft%20Gift%20Tag%20Main.jpg" width="423" /></a><br />Gift tags using Darkroom Door stamps and Scrapbook Adhesives<br />by 3L. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnQzReGGuY3mPas1VjQ_3zE51oTZSaode338Cko6PT4VHQHTL7w6OMmCxoTckE2SMxCsb6X7TGWEDq012d9xQj4HgfSdF6f3hj2TP0TBS0aIbVCBIKFAyUrWtlmiqI8o3sm7HL5z0lCtcC8uVqun6C1sz_RMMjwrXAQOKE12Unc974r6E1CCL5eLMIhU/s700/dec_winter1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="699" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnQzReGGuY3mPas1VjQ_3zE51oTZSaode338Cko6PT4VHQHTL7w6OMmCxoTckE2SMxCsb6X7TGWEDq012d9xQj4HgfSdF6f3hj2TP0TBS0aIbVCBIKFAyUrWtlmiqI8o3sm7HL5z0lCtcC8uVqun6C1sz_RMMjwrXAQOKE12Unc974r6E1CCL5eLMIhU/w426-h426/dec_winter1.JPG" width="426" /></a><br />These are a great collection of Winter themed cards. Stamps by<br />Blue Knight Rubber stamps.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgel4Hqt28atbqir6uTlssZv9Yr1OR-eOql78fKDj58TtI30G4sW_OIv5YXWj0Qu33p1qQZumxVkTc1VmtIQEsMUmy-fh79yIdQ9Y8jfytbP-bAXqS9qwddRMfQjMdGAjIxJtS-vU9RVr1reqEfR5En3_K_i7fyZIBviAc3e_F5oKkkOCo6Gcj4Tiu9-8Y/s700/ski%20lodge4a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="698" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgel4Hqt28atbqir6uTlssZv9Yr1OR-eOql78fKDj58TtI30G4sW_OIv5YXWj0Qu33p1qQZumxVkTc1VmtIQEsMUmy-fh79yIdQ9Y8jfytbP-bAXqS9qwddRMfQjMdGAjIxJtS-vU9RVr1reqEfR5En3_K_i7fyZIBviAc3e_F5oKkkOCo6Gcj4Tiu9-8Y/w395-h396/ski%20lodge4a.JPG" width="395" /></a><br />Love this Ski Lodge stamp by Blue Knight Rubber stamps.<br />It is a great winter themed stamp.<br /> <br />Thanks for stopping by and would love a follow over<br />on <b>Instagram.</b><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crafty_mercer/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Connie</span></a><br /></div><p></p>Connie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594413278802349585noreply@blogger.com0