Seaside Treasure Hunt by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guy!
Today I'm creating with the newly released Seaside Treasure Hunt Stamp
by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  If you love to hunt Seashells, if you
love the beach, you will love this stamp.  So Sweet!!! 

The first card is stamped on pattern paper using Archival Black ink.

I used a stamping platform so the image could be re-stamped

several times to get a deep rich image. 

 

Card #1 ~

Simply stamping on pattern paper. The water is colored in with
 Panpastels/Day & Night Pallet.

Card#2~

This card is embossed with Opaque Bright White embossing powder. 
Wipe the cardstock down with a powder bag before stamping with
VersaMark.  Apply the embossing powder, pour off and heat with
embossing tool. All adhesive used is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

  Would love to see you join us over on the

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

Thanks for stopping by~

Connie/ DT Member  

KatzelKraft Silhouette Cards ~ Topflight Stamps!

Hi guys!!
It is my turn on the Topflight Stamps Blog. 
I'm creating with KatzelKraft stamps (all the way from France).
 The silhouette stamps are fun to work with and easy to add
to the scene that is being created.

I have all the details, on these beauties, here~

Products used:

KatzelKraft ~  KTZ197 (Winter Deer Scene) and KTZ 198 (Mini Reindeer)

Darkroom Door ~ Sentiment Stamp Adventure

Versafine Onyx Black

  Thanks for stopping by
 and 
just for you
get 12% off by using the code
conniemercer at the Topflight Stamps Store.

Connie

Color Swatching with the Filmstrip stamp by Darkroom Door ~

Hi guys!!
If you love swatching your inks stay tuned.
Darkroom Door has a line of Filmstrip stamps (I'm
sure you have seen them a time or two on my blog).
They are perfect for this~

I had the idea that the Filmstrip Stamp would make a great swatching stamp for my
favorite inks.  I decided to try it out by swatching my Distress Oxide inks.  I love how it
came together and that is why I'm sharing this with you. The Filmstrip stamp gives an eclectic
and unique design to the art of swatching. 

 

Instructions:
1. Gather supplies.  Frame Stamp. Archival Jet Black ink and white cardstock cut to 7 1/2" x 2" .
Go to Ranger Ink and print out the color chart of the ink you are swatching.  This will act as your labels
for the Filmstrip sections.  They are the perfect size and will save lots of time too. 
2. Stamp Filmstrip stamp.  Depending on the amount ink colors, will depend on how many Filmstrips you will
need to stamp. I did 12.  I used a stamp platform to duplicate each Filmstrip perfectly.
3.Gather inks to be swatched.
4. Take the stamped image strips and punch a hole in the top for an O ring. I used the Crop-A-Dile/Big Bite
 and punched 6 at a time.  I centered the hole and marked with a pencil.
5. Take the color chart (printed from Ranger Ink) and trim the names out. I cut them in strip from
the printed out sheet.  Then cut each name off separately.
6. I laid out the Filmstrip images and glued each name above a section of the Filmstrip.  This is the 
part that takes the most time.  I used Dual Tip Glue Pen by HomeHobby by 3L

I swatched one strip at a time.  This part was fun and I enjoyed creating each strip.  I put a little color
on my non stick mat and a squirt of water. Using a Ranger water brush the color was applied to the

Filmstrip section.

If you are in the states Topflight Stamps has the Filmstrip stamp (you can use my code
and get 12% off (conniemercer) in stock and
international Darkroom Door (Australia) will be happy to send the
 stamp your way.

Thanks for stopping by~
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Mix Media Bird House Card with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Hi guys!
It is my turn on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L blog today. 
I created a mixed media style card using the negative foam from 
the 3D Foam Circle White Mix.  Perfect Pearls were used in
a creative way to add color to the pull away part.
Let me show you~

I have a tutorial up on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L blog with
pictures and all the details.  I even used the slick release paper
 as a stencil and it worked great!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Crafty Foam Tape 108′
3D Foam Square White Small
3D Foam Circle White Mix
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser

Home Hobby by 3L®
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4″
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8″

Other: Pigment Powder: Perfect Pearls; Stamps: Darkroom Door Stamps; Ink: Ranger Ink (Archival Black Ink); Black Acrylic Paint

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Chickadee On Fence Post by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
I have been creating with the newly released Chickadee On Fence Post by
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  This is a beautiful stamped image.  Makes it
real easy to create stunning cards quickly!!

Both of the cards are created in a similar fashion except the
top card is Distress Oxide inks and the bottom is pattern paper.

Card#1~

A background was created using Distress Oxide inks, 3 shades of blue inks.
The scene was stamped with Archival Black ink and colored in with PanPastels/
Sunrise & Sunset Pallet.  The sentiment was added to the card front.

Card#2~

This card is created in the same manner is card#1 except it is 
stamped on pattern paper.  I used Panpastels and colored pencils
for color. I attached the sentiment to the fence post with 
dimensional adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

 

  Would love to see you join us over on the

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/ DT Member

Word Block and Filmstrip Cards with Topflight Stamps~

Hi guys!
It is my turn on the Topflight Stamps Blog
today.  I'm sharing a set of 3 cards using the Word Block and
 Filmstrip stamps by Darkroom Door.  The Word Block Stamps make
 a great card background.

I have all the details as to how to create this fun set
of cards on the Topflight Stamps Blog.  I hope you will take a look~
These are easy and make a great set.  Topflight carries a good 

selection of both stamps used to create this card set.

Products used:

Word Block Stamps: Darkroom Door: Smile, Journey and
Friendship

Filmstrip Stamps: Darkroom Door: Butterflies, Seashells and 
Ladies in Hats

Darkroom Door: Sketchy Stars

Versafine Onyx Black

Thanks for stopping by
 and 
just for you
get 12% off by using the code
conniemercer at the Topflight Stamps Store.
Connie

RubberStampMadness ~ Spring 2021 Issue

Hi guys!
I wanted to share the latest issue of RubberStampMadness
Spring issue 2021.   Why you ask?
I have a card in the magazine :):):)

The magazine is a great source for card inspiration
and  card techniques.  I read it cover to cover and 
I always learn new tips.  Heck, send some of your cards in
for a chance to be published ~ always a thrill.  Information
is on the website to submit.

Products used:
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Winter Farmland and Birds 1 
Katzelkraft stamps: Deer Silhouette  
Scrapbook adhesives by 3L
other: Panpastels, acrylic paint/white, Archival / black ink

Second card sent in that didn't make the magazine ~

Thanks for letting me share :):)
Never gets old to see your work in print.
Thank you RubberStampMadness.
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Silhouette Rocks & Trees by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps

 Hi guys!
Today I'm creating with the Silhouette Rocks &
Trees by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps. This is a great
stamp to build a scene with.

Both of these cards are created using Panpastels as the sky.

Card #1~
This stamped on mixed media paper, with Archival Black ink
and then colored with the Day & Night PanPastel Pallet. This was

re-stamped several times to get the black silhouette image really

nice and black. 

Card#2~

After the stamp was positioned and stamped over the Sunset background,

 using the Sunrise & Sunset PanPastel Pallet, the Sportsmen (hiker)
and the sentiment was added. The card was double matted using dimensional
adhesive for the 3D effect. (Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L)

  Would love to see you join us over on the

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/ DT Member

A Mixed Media Card ~Topflight Stamps

Hi guys!
It is my turn with Topflight Stamps today. I'm
creating with Hobby Art Ltd. stamps and a stencil.
It is a mixed media type card with beautiful words and Butterflies.
I used Distress Oxide inks to create the background.
 Super fun!!

I have all the details on the Topflight blog with instructions

on creating this mixed media card.

Products used:

Janie's Butterflies

Words

Funky Foliage Stencil

Versafine  Onyx Black

Thanks for stopping by
 and 
just for you
get 12% off by using the code
conniemercer at the Topflight Stamps Store.

Connie

Mountains & River by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

 Hi guys!!
Blue Knight has a new release and you will
love it.  It is called Mountains & River and it works
great with the Silhouette Sportsmen Stamp.

The first card is the the original version, no added stamps.

Card #1~
I used the Sunrise & Sunset PanPastel Palette for the evening sky. The
water is from the Day & Night Panpastel Palette.  You can find many colors
 and sets on Blue Knight Rubber Stamps website.  

Card#2~ 
This was stamped on mixed media paper with Archival Black ink.
I used Panpastels for color.  After the scene was colored I re-stamped
 with the Archival Black Ink.  Using a stamping platform works great
for this.  I then added the extra stamps~ the birds, the tree branch and the 
fisherman. Supplies with links listed below~
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Silhouette Sportsmen, Birds 11 and 
Silhouette Cattails.

  Would love to see you join us over on the

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/ DT Member

Birthday Cards with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

 Hi guys!
Today is my turn on the Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L Blog.
I'm showcasing some Birthday Cards using PhotoPlay/Confetti
Card Kit and some awesome 3D adhesive!!

I started with designing the cards, just using pieces from
the card kit by PhotoPlay.  A card kit is a great place to start when
you aren't sure where to start :)

I used several different 3D products by Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.
I have everything listed below and all the design details over on
Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L Blog.  Take a look~

Thanks for stopping by~
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Material Used:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L:

E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Strips Refill
3D Foam Strips
3D Foam Circles White Mix
3D Foam Squares Black Small
3D Crafty Foam Tape 108'

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African Trees ~ Topflight Stamps

 Hi guys!
My turn on the Topflight Blog.  I'm creating with the
African Trees by Darkroom Door.  I love the silhouette
animals in this set.  They fit perfect in the Filmstrip stamp by
Darkroom Door. How about that!!! Custom works!!

I have all the details on the Topflight Blog.  I hope you check it out.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Products used:

African Trees by Darkroom Door

Med. stencil/Awesome

Filmstrip by Darkroom Door

Adventure Sent. Stamp by Darkroom Door

Prism Ink/ Slate Grey

Thanks for stopping by~

Connie Mercer