Best of 2023 ~

Hey there!!!
I love putting this post together.  Going back through the year 
and seeing what projects got the most page views on
the blog.  Sometimes I'm surprised and sometimes
I agree!  So here we go~

no. 1

Thin Sticks Art Journal page

no.2

Mixed Media small cards

no.3

Scenery Cards 

no.4

Scenery Cards using pattern papers

no.5

Book Mark tag set

no.6

Maple Stencil card set

no.7

Mixed Media card using Metallic Foil

no.8

Art Journal page

no.9

Mixed Media card with wax seal

no.10

Mixed Media card set 

Thanks for stopping by and viewing the top 10
projects from my blog.  You can get all the details, on products
used and techniques, by hitting the link.

See you in 2024!!!
Connie
crafty_mercer 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the past~

 Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and
Happy Holidays.  I'm sharing some of my
favorite Christmas and Holiday projects.
You might even see one you remember!

Favorite of mine ~ using Katzelkraft, Darkroom Door stamps and 
adhesives by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. 

This one is using stamps by IndigoBlu and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
I kinda have a thing for the deer :):)

Using Darkroom Door stamps. Love the green tones!

Gift tags using Darkroom Door stamps and Scrapbook Adhesives
by 3L.  

These are a great collection of Winter themed cards.  Stamps by
Blue Knight Rubber stamps.

Love this Ski Lodge stamp by Blue Knight Rubber stamps.
It is a great winter themed stamp.
  
Thanks for stopping by and would love a follow over
on Instagram.
Connie

Bird House Gate by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi!
Today I'm sharing a couple of cards using the NEW
stamp called Bird House Gate by Blue Knight
Stamps.  

The top card is created as if it was Winter and the bottom has
a fallish tone to it. 

The image is stamped on a background
created using Distress Oxide inks.  I just water down the 
inks and dab the paper in the ink mixture.  The barn,
trees and fence are colored with panpastels and
colored pencils. The snow is added with white acrylic
paint. The boy is from the Choose Wisely set
and the small bird is from Birds ll.

This card is stamped on Pattern Paper Day set #2 with
Hero Hues/Onyx pigment ink. I wanted a sharp and
dark image. The bird is from the Branches and
Leaves set. The sentiment is from
One Line Sentiments/Did you know...
All adhesives used are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!

Connie/DT Member
@crafty_mercer

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

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Encouraging Words Tags or Bookmarks with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing some handmade, mixed media
type tags or bookmarks using the 3D Foam Strips Black and some 
really cute flower buttons by Buttons Galore and More. 
I have a tutorial over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog
that you can check out here. 

I have all the exciting details over on the 

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog. Hope you will
take a look. These were a ton of fun to make. I guess
that is why I couldn't stop :):)

The inspiration for the tags ~ the flower button from
 Buttons Galore and More.  Super cute!!!
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie/DT Member

Creative Time: 90mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Strips White
3D Foam Strips Black
Crafty Foam Tape 108′
HomeHobby by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen

other: stamps: Katzelkraft ( Mini Reindeers, Les nombres, Ephemera, Winter Wonderland, Spiral Borders and Ataraxia Quotes), Ink: Ranger, Buttons: Buttons Galore & More, acrylic paint/white, pear pins, fabric and twine.

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Ocean Waves by Blue Knight Stamps ~ New!!

Today I'm sharing a NEW stamp called 
Ocean Waves by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps. 
I went out on my own on this one and didn't follow
the stamp lines and I love how it came together.

I disregarded the break in the wave and colored all
the way across the wave. You can see the break in the 
wave in the product picture.  Anyway, just a different
take on the stamp set.

This one is colored with panpastels.  I added the NEW
Flock of Birds to the sunset sky and the Silhouette Sportsmen 
Stamp fishing on the beach.  The words are from the 
One Line Sentiments/blessings. and happy any day. 

This card is also colored with panpastels.  The birds are
added to the sky from the  NEW Flocks of Birds.  The chairs
 from the Peaceful Retreat set & dies. Speckled with
white acrylic paint and called it good.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Connie/DT Member
@crafty_mercer

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

Pines and Distant Mountains by Blue Knight Stamps ~ New!!

Today I'm sharing a NEW stamp called
Pines and Distant Mountains by Blue Knight Stamps.
Perfect for adding in stamps making either a Winter
scene or Spring/Summer scene.

I'm using the Pattern Paper Day set #2 as my background. I
added in the Horse and Sleigh Stamp to the snow area.  The sentiment is 
from the NEW One Line Sentiments/wonderful. The birds are from
the Birds ll Stamp set. 

This one is stamped using Archival/Watering Can ink for
a washed out look.  The Deer is added from the 
Buck, Doe and Fawn set. The Pattern Paper set is
Day set #1.  The words are from the One Line
Sentiments/wonderful.  Birds are the NEW Flock of Birds.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Connie/DT Member
@crafty_mercer

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

Merry Christmas Card with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi!
It is almost that time ~ Christmas time :):)
I have a card to share using the Creative Photo Corners
by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.  I have all the
details over on Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L Blog.

I'm using a fun collection called Season to be Jolly by
Dare 2B Artsy.  The pattern papers matched the distress
oxide inks that were used so perfect.  A win, win!!!!

This is how I started~
The card has layers and the borders are raised with
dimensional adhesive.  I love the look!!!!
Take a look and get the details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives 
by 3L Blog.  

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie/DT Member

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
Crafty Foam Tape 108′ Black
Crafty Foam Tape 108′ White
3D Foam Strips
Creative Photo Corners White
HomeHobby by 3L
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8″
other: Stamp: Dare 2B Artsy, Pattern Paper: Dare 2B Artsy, Ink: Ranger/Distress Oxide and Archival. twine, Wink of Stella, acrylic paint.

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Farmland by Blue Knight Stamps ~ New!!

Today I'm sharing the NEW stamp called Farmland by
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  It is my favorite ! 

I'm using  Pattern Paper / Day #1 set for both cards.
I used panpastels and Distress Oxide inks to add color

to the stamped image. 

Also added to the scene is the Birds ll, Buck, Doe and Fawn,
and One Line Sentiments/happy any day. Acrylic
white paint is speckled on the finished card.

Also added to this card is the Cowboy Minis set, Birds ll and
the NEW One Line Sentiments/wonderful.  Twine and
acrylic paint to complete the card.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Connie/DT Member
@crafty_mercer

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

Fenced Pasture by Blue Knight Stamps ~ New!!!

Today I'm sharing Fenced Pasture by 
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps. It is in the 
NEW release. 

Both of these cards are created using the NEW Pattern Papers
exclusive to Blue Knight. Sure makes for a GREAT looking
card!

I used Versafine/Black Onyx to stamp my scene on
to the Night Sky #2 set of Pattern Paper. The tree and fence are
colored with colored pencils.  The sentiment is from
One Line Sentiments/blessings and is embossed.  I also
added the NEW Flocks of Birds (love this stamp) and
then speckled with white acrylic paint. 

For this card I'm using the Day Sky #2 set of Pattern Paper
and stamped the scene the same way as I did the first card.
This scene is colored with Distress Oxide inks.  The
 Rear View Truck is stamped and cut out using the 
Rear View Truck dies.  It is also colored with Distress
Oxide inks.  I added the Flocks of Birds and for the words
One Line Sentiments/wonderful.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Connie/DT Member
@crafty_mercer

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

Amazing Kind of Day Tag with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi!
Today I'm sharing a Fall Mixed Media Tag over
on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog. I'm
using the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets with the 
Adhesive Sheets 4x6 for a cool technique with a
great wow factor. (I think so!)

I have a tutorial up with step by step photos.
I hope you will take a look.  I love making these mixed
media type tags.  So fun!!

The Creative Photo Corners make for a cool border for the
bottom of the tag.  Easy too!

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors
Creative Photo Corners Black
Adhesive Sheets 4×6
3D Foam Squares White Mix
Foam Strips
HomeHobby by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2″
other: Stamps: Katzelkraft, Darkroom Door., Ink: Distress Oxide ink. Wax: Hero Arts., Acrylic Paint: Paper Artsy. Tags: Studio Light.

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Sled & Lantern by Blue Knight Stamps ~New!!

Today I'm sharing a beautiful Winter
image called Sled & Lantern by Blue
Knight Stamps. I really loved working with
this one.

The card image is colored with Distress Oxide inks 
(watered down) and treated like watercolors. The brown
 mat layer is a tree bark embossing folder (I think
Tim Holtz).  I love the dimension it gives the card front.
To complete the card I added twine and the words from
the NEW One Line Sentiments/wonderful.  Last ~ speckle with

white acrylic paint.

This one is embossed with black embossing powder and the
colored in with Distress Oxide inks (same as above). I
added a pine tree from the Campsite set and the words
from the One Line Sentiments/wonderful.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Connie/DT Member
@crafty_mercer

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog