Vintage Rolo Dex Art~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a repurposed project.
I'm using a vintage Rolo Dex that I used for
 business contacts back in the day.  I put a mixed media
spin on it.

Anyone else have one of these?  Mine was stored in a closet so it is
still in good shape. If the cards have information on them they are
still usable, just gesso over the card and then paint.

I used Distress Oxide Inks for the background colors.  The stamps are by 
Darkroom Door.  The sentiment is by Creative Worship and paper dolls by
Tim Holtz.

I got my cards going the wrong way so this set is upside down. No biggie!!

Just turn the Rolo Dex.  The stamps are by Creative Expressions, Darkroom
 Door and Katzelkraft. The sticker words are by Tim Holtz.

This one I used acrylic paint and then stamped over the paint.
I'm using stamps and stencil by Creative Worship. All adhesives
are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. 
I'll keep you posted on my progress. 
 
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
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Spring Mixed Media Tags~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing some SPRING mixed media tags
using stamps by Creative Worship.  Can you tell I
really love creating with these stamps? :) 

I started with white, heavy cardstock for the tags.  Then I added color with a mix of
Distress Oxide inks. I then added in the leaves and element stamps.  Next
the stencils called Mixed Up and Cross Stitch are added.

For a really fun look mix up the ink colors. 

I added vintage lace to the bottom along with a label and Paper Dolls by
Tim Holtz.  The silhouette stamp is next. Stamp using a stamp
platform (like a Misti), so you can repeat stamping, for a strong inked image.

Add the sentiment on each tag with dimensional adhesive.
All adhesives are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

These were really fun to make!!
Thanks for stopping by.

Connie
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100% All The Time Art Journal Page~

Hi there!
I'm sharing an Art Journal Page using stamps
by Creative Worship.  There are some from the
March release and then some that are discontinued
but it is all good.  

I started by adding watered down Distress Oxide to the mixed media 

journal page.  I dried the page, with a heating tool, after each color of ink.
My color choices were Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Abandoned 
Coral and Barn Door by Ranger.

Creating a messy background can be tricky but remember it is
really hard to mess it up.  Just go with it!!! The large flowers
and leaves were added first, for placement.  The background
elements next. 

The stamps used for this page are Vintage Elements, Faith Wordfetti,
Text BG, Cosmos BG, Geometric BG, Bingo Card, All in All, 
Texture Tile 1, Cheery Birds & Buds, Fantastic Flowers and Peace
Joy Love Stencil (all by Creative Worship).
Also added to complete the page is acrylic paint, Archival/Jet Blk.
ink and Versafine/Onyx Blk.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
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Sunshine Mixed Media Tags~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a couple of tags using
KatzelKraft Stamps, Darkroom Door Stamps and 
Tracy Evans Stamps. I found all these
stamps at Topflight Stamps.  Topflight specializes
in International Stamps. 

I used Distress Oxide inks to create a mix of color for the tag background.
Always fun playing with colors!

I start by layering the stamps and then adding in stencils and
extra elements.  Using a contrasting ink gives a fun look.

Silhouette images look great (and so easy) on this type of art.
I haven't seen a bad silhouette stamp :):).
Supplies used: KatzelKraft: Silhouette Flowers and KT2219
Tracy Evans: Shadowed Elements, Background Elements
and Studio Light: Sentiments & Wishes. Darkroom Door:
Take Flight, Abstract Faded Circles, Abstract 09, Post marks BG,
and Number Medley.
All adhesives are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
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Surfer Guy & Gal by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing the newly released stamp
called Surfer Guy & Gal by Blue Knight Stamps.
It goes great with the beach and water scenes by
Blue Knight.

Both of these cards are using panpastels for color.  The silhouettes can be
added into a scene.  Just drop them in. Using a positional stamping device
comes in handy when stamping with silhouettes.  You are able to re-stamp
as many times as need be, to get a good dark imprint.

I'm using Ocean Waves for the background stamp. Also added
is Flock of Birds, Birds ll and the Sun/Moon Circle

stencil.  The sentiment is from One Line Sentiments/congrats.
To finish the card I speckled the card front with white acrylic
paint.

The second card I'm using Path to the Beach along with
Beach Fences Stamp & Die.  The added bird is from
the Birds ll set.  The sun is put in with the
Sun/Moon Circle stencil.  It is fun to build a scene.

All adhesives are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Thanks for stopping by!

Connie
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Topflight Stamps 8th Birthday Blog Hop~

 

It's Topflight Stamps 8th birthday and time to celebrate. I’ve teamed up 
with some great designers to showcase celebratory projects using
 the unique products available at Topflight Stamps.  Please hop
 along with us and see all the beautiful talent from this group of amazing
 designers! The master list, of hop stops, is on the 
Topflight Stamps Blog.
We are also Hopping on Instagram!  You can start at the 
Topflight Stamps account @topflightstamps

I had some fun creating three mixed media style tags CELBRATING life.
I'm using We're All Mad there by Katzel Kraft and Paper Artsy 
(Seth Apter) ESA44.  The animal images are colored with watercolor 
paints by Studio Light. 

All of the products are listed below and linked if

possible. 

The three tags were created in the same way using the same products, just
changed up the animal and tag color.  The tag background colors are Distress
Oxide inks (watered down).  I added stamps and stencil images to give a
worn look.  The animal images are adhered with dimensional adhesive.
The sentiments are by Creative Expressions called 
Inspirational Wordies Sentiment sheet.  Product List: Katzel Kraft:
We're All Mad Here and Los Nombres. Tracy Evans: BG Elements (TELL).
Paper Artsy: Seth Apter, ESA44 and Kate Crane: Stencil PS429.

Pulling out my much loved Darkroom Door Stamps to
create a card set Celebrating Life.  I'm also using 
embossing products by WOW!, the Embossing Pad
and the Opaque Bright White Powder on the sentiment
strips.   Topflight has a GREAT selection of Darkroom Door
Stamps. My cards include: Grunge Marks, Numbers BG,
Sentiment Strip/Celebrate, Layered Handwriting BG,
Warm Wishes, Small Stamp/Take Flight and Stencil/Friendship.

Did we mention there will be prizes?

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday celebration without prizes! Topflight Stamps is giving four lucky winners $50 Gift Certificates to the store. Two winners will be chosen from commenters on the blog hop and two will be chosen from commenters on the IG hop. For a chance to win, make sure to visit the stops on the hop and leave a comment by April 1st. Winners will be announced on the Topflight Stamps blog on Thursday, April 3rd. U.S.A winners only due to shipping issues. Good Luck!

Don't forget we're also having a SALE in the store during the celebration. Check out the selection of stamps and other goodies sourced from all around the world!

Your next stop is Lisa

Thanks for stopping by and hope
you enjoy all the amazing
INSPIRATION!!!!
Connie
@crafty_mercer

Day at the Lake by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing the newly released 
Day at the Lake by Blue Knight Stamps. 
This is a beautiful stamp and so many possibilities.

See what I mean!  This stamp works perfect on the BKRS pattern
papers.  Makes it easy and beautiful!

This card is using Distress Oxide inks on heavy cardstock. The
silhouette stamp is stamped over the card background.  Birds ll
was used for the small birds along with the blue moon from
the Sun/Moon Circle stencil.  The sentiment is from the
One Line Sentiments/condolences. 

The second card is stamped with The Pier and colored in with
panpastels. Also used to create the scene is Boys with Pets,
Flocks of Birds and the Sun/Moon Circle stencil.  The
sentiment is from the One Line Sentiments/happy any day.

Both cards are speckled with white acrylic paint.
All adhesives are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!

Connie
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