Bald Eagle by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
Today I'm creating with the Bald Eagle stamp by 
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps. I created two cards~

Both of these cards are created the same just using different size
stamps of the image.

I used Distress Oxide inks to create a mixed media type
background for the card.  The Bald Eagle is colored
in with Distress Oxide inks. The  sentiment is embossed
and comes from the Legendary set.

A mixed media background is created with Distress Oxide inks.
The eagle is stamped with black ink. The sentiment is stamped and
double matted with cardstock. The sentiment is from the 
Bible Verses 1 set. Both cards are adhered using adhesive
by Scrapbook Adhesive 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

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Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/ DT Member

Creating cards with IndigoBlu for Topflight Stamps~

Hi guys!
Today I'm creating with Topflight Stamps, using the
"Shine Bright" Stamp set by IndigoBlu.  This set is 
great for creating backgrounds and it gives
you really cool images that work perfect for the
focal of a card.  That is what you will see in my two card
examples, that I have created using this stamp set.

Both cards were created at the same time just a bit different.  You can find ALL
the details out on the Topflight Blog.  This stamp set really
has it all!! I hope you will take a look~

Products used:

Shine Bright/IndigoBlu

Infusions by PaperArtsy/Lemoncello

Infusions by PaperArtsy / Orange County

WOW! Embossing Powder / Bright White

Versafine Ink/ 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 ~ Summer Issue

Hi guys!
I have some good news to share.
 Two cards were selected for the Summer issue of 
 RubberStampMadness.  If you have never seen the magazine
it is really neat.  Stories are written about the projects/cards.
It is a different format than most magazine that 
publish created cards/scrapbook pages etc.

Card #1

The call was for using a "map" on your project.  I stamped my image on a 
vintage map from my stash.  I'm creating with Campsite by
 Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  Perfect for this call~ 

Card #2 

This was published as a teaser card for the next issue.  It showcases my
hand carved pumpkin stamps.  I'm creating with Blue Knight Rubber Stamps,
Darkroom Door, Tim Holtz idea-ology paper dolls and stickers.

Hey, thanks for stopping by and more news soon on something
really cool!!!
Connie

Follow by Email, to be discontinued~

Hi guys!
I wanted to let you know that the 
"Follow by Email Widget" (Feed Burner)
will be discontinued as of July 2021.
I will not be writing a newsletter, but there 
are other ways of staying in touch with my creative 
adventures. 
My Blog (on side bar ~ Bloglovin')
 Instagram is  ~ @crafty_mercer
All projects and crafty adventures are posted on
Instagram.

Thank you for showing interest in my work.  I
appreciate it very much.

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Statue of Liberty & Skyline by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
Today I'm working with Statue Of Liberty & Skyline by
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  I have three cards to share~

The silhouette stamps are a game changer for me.  They look
great on a bright background or mixed media type background.

The background is created with Distress Oxide ink and

a stencil (Sunshine by Darkroom Door). I used a stamping platform
on all three cards so I could re-stamp the silhouette stamp to get a crisp, 
rich image.  The sentiment is embossed with white embossing
powder on black cardstock.

This card is stamped with Old Glory stamp and
then colored in with Distress Oxide inks. The sentiment is
embossed and is from the God Bless America set. 

The background is created with the same stencil as I used in the
above card.  The sentiment is embossed and added to the card front.
I used the Titus, The Great Adventure set for the sentiments.
A stamping platform is a great tool to be able to re-stamp
the image several times to get a rich, crisp imprint. 
The adhesive 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

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Instagram page

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/ DT Member

Scrapbooking with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

 Hi guys!
Today is my turn on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.
I haven't scrapbooked in over a year but I had a really special
photo that I wanted to create a page for.  I must say I really had
fun putting the page together.  I don't have the latest or greatest paper but I
still love the process of creating a page.

I used 3D Foam Adhesives to adhere the letters, journal strips and the 
die cuts.  I love the dimension that the 3D Foam Adhesives give
 the elements.

I have all the details on the Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L Blog.
I hope you will take a look.
Thanks for stopping by~
Connie

Creative Time: 60 minutes

Skill Level: intermediate

Materials Needed

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser

E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Strips Refill

3D Foam Strips White

3D Foam Micro Squares White

3D Foam Circles Mix White

other: Paper: Bella Blvd/Addison, Darkroom Door/Alphabet, ink: Distress Oxide.

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Creating for Topflight Stamps using Darkroom Door Stamps~

Hi guys!
Today is my turn on the Topflight Stamps Blog.  I am
creating with Spread Your Wings by Darkroom
Door.  The background is a mixed media style using 
Brushos, Distress Oxide Inks and a stencil. 

The butterflies are stacked together using 3D Foam Squares
by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.  I have all the details on the
Topflight Stamps Blog.  I hope you will check it out!

Products used:

Darkroom Door/Spread Your Wings

Darkroom Door/Grid Background

Darkroom Door/Brick Wall Stencil

Brusho/Yellow Ochre

Wow Embossing Powder

Hunkydory/Pearl

Versafine/Onyx Black

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie

 

Policeman by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
My turn to share  one of the new silhouette stamps from 
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  There is six new silhouette
stamps and I'm creating with the Policeman.

You not only get the silhouette (Policeman stamp) but two
other related to law enforcement.  I think it is a great set.

Card 1~
A background was created using a brick wall stencil
(Darkroom Door) and Grey Distress Oxide ink. 
The images were stamped out on
white cardstock and cut out.  The emblem (flag) was masked off to get
the colors blue and red in the right places. 
All adhesive used is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Card 2~

The images were stamped in random spots on
grey cardstock. I used grey ink for the images also. The 
Policeman is stamped in black ink using a 
stamping platform.  The stars and sentiment are from the 
God Bless America set. The sentiment is embossed
with white embossing powder.

  Would love to see you join us over on the

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Instagram page

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/ DT Member

Imagine the Journey Card with Topflight Stamps~

 Hi guys!
It is my turn on the Topflight Blog today.  I will be creating
 with stamps by Hobby Art.  I love nature and 
I love the distressed look, so these two go together
well!

I have all the juicy details over on the Topflight Blog along with
more photos. I hope you will take a look.  

Products used:

Janie's Collection/Butterflies by Hobby Art

Words by Hobby Art

Funky Foliage Stencil by Hobby Art

Infusions/Sunset Beach

Infusions/Orange County

Brick Wall by Darkroom Door

Pearls by Hunkydory

PaperArtsy/Fresco/Eggshell

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

Beach Bird by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
I'm creating with the newly released Beach Bird by
Blue Knight Rubber Stamp.  This is a great stamp for
creating notecards.  

I used different color mediums on each card.  Panpastels for 
the top card and Distress Oxide inks for the bottom card. 

The image was stamped using a stamping platform and then
re-stamped after the color was added. By re-stamping you really clean
 up the stamp lines and make them crisp.  I added stamps from the Foot Bridge

set and Daddy's Home set.  The sentiment is embossed with white 
embossing powder.

This card is created the same way as the top card but is colored

with Distress Oxide ink. 
I use adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L for all of my projects.

  Would love to see you join us over on the

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Instagram page

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/ DT Member

Silhouette stamping with Topflight Stamps~

 Hi guys!
It is my turn on the Topflight Blog today.  I'm
creating with two stamps by Katzelkraft called 
KTZ198/deer and KTZ219/wildflowers. They are 
silhouette stamps and they are amazing!!


When stamping silhouette stamps, it is best to use a stamping
platform (Misti) so you can re-stamp several times to get solid
coverage and clean stamping lines. 
I have all the fun details on the Topflight Blog, I hope you will
take a look.

Products used:

Katzelkraft/KTZ219/Wildflowers

Katzelkraft/KTZ198/Deer

Darkroom Door/Take Flight

Paper Artsy/ PS 177

Pronty/Stickers

Versafine/Onyx Black

Prism/Slate Grey

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