Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~ Top 5 cards!

Hi guys! 
Today I'm sharing my TOP 5 cards I created
using some of my favorite stamps by
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.
It was hard to choose but these made the  
cut!!!
Card #1

Grace & Peace 

Foot Bridge

Flamingo and Wild Grass

Silhouette Stag

Palm Tree Beach

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Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/ DT Member

Art Journal Page with Topflight Stamps ~ Darkroom Door

Hi guys!
Today is my turn on the Topflight Blog. 
I have created an Art Journal Page using left overs from
the Canvas Bag project from a few weeks ago.

I have all the details on the Topflight Blog.  I hope you will take a look.

This was a fun project and I love just mix'in everything up.

Products used:

Grunge Marks, Fine Leaves, Sketched Alphabet, Number Medley

Stencils: Circles, Brick Wall.  Eclectic: Sketchy Stars
Quote: Possible

Versafine / Onyx Black

Fresco Chalk Paints by PaperArtsy : Lawn, Gold Rush, Turquoise,
Eggshell and South Pacific.

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

Topflight Stamps 4th Birthday Blog Hop ~

It's Topflight Stamps 4th birthday and to celebrate, I’ve teamed up with some
 great designers to showcase birthday cards 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! You should have arrived here from
 Kathi's blog. If not, no worries, catch the details below.

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I wanted to created something really special for Topflight Stamps 4th Birthday.
It had to scream TOPFLIGHT STAMPS.  So I created two cards, the first is the 
REALLY SPECIAL ONE ~

I used a bunch (like 10 stamps) to create this card celebrating 
Topflight Stamps.  The background pattern paper has a purple swirl on it 
and I added some Distress Oxide ink to bring in the blue.  The stamps
I created with are: Darkroom Door: Number Medley, Global Postmarks,
Happy Birthday, Hand Stamped, Take Flight, Birthday,
Camera, Sketchy Stars and PaperArsty: EM46.
Also used embossing Powder on the sentiment across the camera. 
 Check out the airplane (above the sentiment).  Love it!!!

The second card is very traditional. I created with Darkroom Door: Number Medley,

Cupcake, Candles, Sketchy Stars, Happy Birthday and PaperArsty: EM46.

The background is created with Distress Oxide inks and sprinkled with

water, for that distress look that we all love. Already for the focal image.
The cupcake is colored in with Distress Oxide inks.  All stamped with

Versafine/Onyx Black ink.
Next up is Ericka.

Follow along here and if you get lost you can always start at the Topflight Stamp Blog.

Topflight Stamps

Lisa Hoel

Jennie Atkinson

Cornelia Wenokor

Karen Bearse

Dina Kowal

Kathi Rerek

**Connie Mercer**

Ericka Strange

Jenny Marples

Autumn Clark

Rachel Greig

Gwen Lafleur

Annette Allen

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday celebration without prizes! Topflight Stamps is giving one lucky winner a $100 Gift Certificate to the store. But wait, there is more, each stop on the hop has an additional $25 Gift Certificate up for grabs for some lucky commenter. For a chance to win, make sure to visit every stop on the hop and leave a comment by March 29th. Winners will be announced on the Topflight Stamps blog on March 31st. Good Luck!

*****Winner*****

Mary in OregonMarch 27, 2021 at 4:30 PM

That number medley stamp is always sold out when I'm in the mood to buy stamps! You've really showed it off with your background color combinations, Connie! I must remember to add colored balloons to "lock in" the background colors I've used. Yours look terrific!

Mary I will need your email address ~

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And after all that Topflight is giving you 20% off, no code needed.
Have fun shopping and thanks for stopping by.
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Spring Bunny by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi Guys! 
I have some cards to share using the Spring Bunny
By Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  It is really cute
and screams SPRING, just like the name!!!

I can just see these cards in an Easter basket!!!

Card #1 

The image was stamped on pattered paper and colored

with PanPastels.  It is done very loosely so some

white highlights show on the image.  The card front was

 double matted, with coordinating cardstock, to 

complete the look.

Card #2

I used a matte coated cardstock for this background and it really
gave me a unique look.  I used Distress Oxide, watered down, and
ran the paper through the mix.  The ink really moved
around.  I heat dried it and then added another color.  I really love
the results!!  The bunny is colored with Distress Oxide inks. I 
also used More Precious by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps for
the sentiment.  The card was matted to complete the look.

  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

Hobby Art and Topflight Stamps~

Hi guys!!
My turn on the Topflight Blog today.  I have a pretty (and cute) card
 and it is an easy one.  I love easy and cute!!!
I'm using stamps by Hobby Art and Darkroom Door.
They paired together wonderfully, don't you think?

I have all the scoop on the Topflight Blog. This is card represents

using pieces that you would normally toss.  I dug this out of my reject pile
and found inspiration. The white cardstock has green splats on it and
 that was a starting place for me~ 
Affiliate links used.

Products used:   

Janie's Collection/Hobby Art

Words/Hobby Art

Fine Leaves/Darkroom Door

Versafine Onyx Black Ink

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

Coffee Lovers with Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L~

Hi guys!
It is my turn on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog today. 
It also happens to be the Spring/Summer Coffee
Lovers Blog Hop.  That is always a good time.

This is the card I created using some awesome 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L products.   I have the whole scoop
on the Scrapbook Adhesives Blog by 3L and the link for you to 
join in on the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

Thanks for stopping by.
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Pin It!!!

Creative Time: 40 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

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

Other
Mixed Media Cardstock, Sizzix Embossing Folder, Label Sticker, Small Ruler Embellishment and Milk Caps, Ranger Ink’s Distress Oxide Ink and Archival Ink, Coffee Stamp

Sorrowful Pup by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

 Hi guys!
I fun a fun one for you today.  I'm working with
 Blue Knight Rubber Stamps the 
Sorrowful Pup Stamp.
Such a cute  stamp guys!!!

Super cute, right!!!

Card #1

This card is really easy!  All I did was create a sky with
Panpastels.  The pup image was stamped and then colored
with PanPastels.  The sentiment was added and to 
complete the card, it was matted on coordinating 
cardstock. 

Card #2

On this slimline card I used Distress Oxide and colored
pencils to add color to the stamped image.  I used a slimline die 
to get my size correct for a slimline card.  The image was 
stamped and then cut to size.  The sun stencil was added. The scallop
edge was a separate slimline die that worked perfect
with this project.  The adhesive that is 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

Mixed Media Canvas Bag with Topflight Stamps~

Hi guys!
It is my turn on the Topflight Blog today.  We are creating with Fresco
Chalk Paints by PaperArtsy.  Really fun one!!!
I used the Gel Press to create designs on a canvas bag and
I love the way it turned out!!!

I have all the scoop on the Topflight Blog.  I hope you will check it out.
Products used:

 The Gel Press 6X6, Speedball/Brayer 2" and Fresco Paint.
Paint colors: Lawn, Gold Rush, Turquoise, Eggshell and 
South Pacific. 

Stencils used: 

AALL & Create #114

PaperArtsy / PS145

PaperArtsy / PS081

The word CREATE was put on using the stencil by 
Creative Expressions called Inspire.  Any word stencil
will work to add a special word to the corner of the bag.

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

Antique Train by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

 Hi guys!
I have been playing with Antique Train by
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps and wanted to share
what was created :)

This was a fun one to create with, but kinda out of the box 
for me.  Glad I continued!!!!

Card #1

The background is created using  Distress Oxide ink and stencils.
I used Versafine ink to stamp the train image on the inked
background. Stencils were then randomly placed and
applied. The sticker strip was added and the card front
was matted to complete the card.

Card #2

On this card the train was cut from the scene and added to the
Sun background.  Kinda a new twist. The train, tracks and grass 
is colored with PanPastels. The extra tuff of grass is from the 
Reeds & Ducks set.  A stencil was used to create the background
for the train stamp. Distress Oxide ink was used for this. The card front
was matted and complete.

  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

Art Journal pages with Topflight Stamps~

 Hi guys!
Today is my turn on the Topflight Stamps Blog. 
I will be creating with PaperArtsy, Hobby Art and some
fun stencils.  

The background, for the pages, is a mix of Distress Oxide inks. I
picked three colors that coordinated. The smaller butterflies were added
and then I stenciled.  I have detailed information on
the Topflight Stamps Blog and a few tips! So I hope you
will check it out~

Products used:

PaperArtsy / ESN 33

Hobby Art / RH1 2NL/Words

AALL & CREATE / #114 stencil / ART

PaperArtsy / PM014 / JOFY sm. stencil

Versafine / Onyx Black

Infusion / Green Man

other: acrylic paint (for highlights) and white gel pen (for outlining
stamped images.

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

Spring is on its way with Topflight Stamps~

Hi guys!!!
I have a really "Springy" card for today!!
 I'm using The Patchwork Butterfly
by Darkroom Door that can be purchased at Topflight Stamps. 
They have stamps from all over the world and that makes for a
fun shopping trip! 

I have all the details on the Topflight Stamps Blog. 
I encourage you to check out all the beautiful projects on the
blog. 
Affiliate links used. 
Products used:

Patchwork Butterfly

Spanish Tiles

Sketchy Stars

Pronty/Stickers/Quotes

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