Backyard Blooms Cards with Buttons Galore & More~

Hi there!!
Sharing my last project using the Backyard Blooms 
Novelty buttons by Buttons Galore & More. I did a 
couple of mixed media cards and added buttons
and Jelly Beans as embellishments. Really love the
look and added dimension it gives the card front.

These were super fun to create and the background mix worked perfect
for the button mix that I wanted to add.  

The center of the flowers have the Jelly Bean half pearlz. They are easy
to set also. I used Dual Tip Glue Pen by HomeHobby by 3L.
All other adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

I hope you come away with a love for buttons.  They look 
good on everything.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Windmill and Corn with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!!
Today I'm creating with the NEW stamp
called Windmill and Corn by Blue Knight Stamps. 
If you are a Texan you will love it!!!

I stamped the corn with Archival Olive Green.  The sunset is put in with
panpastels and the Windmill and Forest Animals: Fox and Raccoon are
stamped with Versafine/Black Onyx.  The sentiment is
from the One Line Sentiments/congrats. set. 

I hope you will take a look at the NEW release here ~ lots of 
good stuff :):) over on Blue Knight Stamps!  All adhesive is
by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Kleenex Covers with Buttons Galore & More ~

Hi there!
I have another fun project using the Spring Value pack
and the Patriotic Value pack by Buttons Galore & More.
I did two different Kleenex Covers using the novelty buttons
for decorations.

I used a pattern, that I made, to get the dimensions for the
Kleenex Covers.  This was my starting point and I adjusted
as I needed to.  I used fabric glue but you sure could sew them
with a machine or hand sew. 

I know this is rough :):). The sides are going to be long but just trim
when you make the center fold.  I hand sewed the buttons on
 with coordinating embroidery thread.   

They make really cute gifts!!!
Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Deer by the River with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!!
I got to play with the NEW stamp called
Silhouette Deer by the River  by
Blue Knight Stamps.  The picture of
this stamp could have been taken on our
property, maybe that is why I love it!!!  

The card is stamped with Versafine/Black Onyx and the
sky and pond water are colored with panpastels.  I used a circle mask to
get the sunset.  The sentiment is from the One Line Sentiments/
blessings.  The bird is from the Birds ll set.

If you love nature this is a great stamp to add to your collection.
It is easy to color and looks stunning!!!  All adhesive
is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Handyman Tag with Buttons Galore & More~

Hi guys!!
I have another project to share using the 
Handyman Novelty Buttons by Buttons Galore & More. 

This is a mixed media tag using rubber stamps, stencils and the 
Handyman Buttons for the perfect 3D visual.  The buttons
have a shank so they work better if you remove the shank
and they will be easier to adhere to a paper project.  I'm using
Adhesive Dots by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. They are strong
and keep the button in place.

The buttons  add such a "special" touch to the tag!!  I love
the look!
Thanks for stopping by!
Stay tuned for more projects using Buttons Galore & More
beautiful buttons!!

Connie
crafty_mercer

Art Journal Page with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

hey there!!
Today I'm sharing an Art Journal page over on the 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.  It is called
"it's OK to be different because" 

This was so much fun to create and the 3D Foam Adhesive
really makes the stamped images pop off the page.  

The letters are adhered using the 3D Foam Squares and the E-Z Runner
Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.  I used the 3D Foam Squares
 on every other letter.  Gives it a wonky look :):) 

As always I have all the details over on the 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.  I hope you will 
take a look.
Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Squares White Mix and Micro Squares
3D Foam Strips and Circles White Mix
E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

other: Stamps: Darkroom Door, Masterpiece Design, Katzelkraft and Paper Artsy. Ink: Ranger: Archival, Distress Oxide. Stencil: Darkroom Door.

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Mixed Media Tags with Buttons Galore & More~

Hi there button fans!!!
Today I'm sharing a couple of mixed media tags
using Buzzin Around Buttons by Buttons Galore & More.

The buttons are added to the finished tags using 
Adhesive Dots by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3l.  The Bee buttons
have a shank so you will need to take wire cutters and snip
the shank and then they can be easily added to your 
project.

The Bee, on the material bow, is adhered to a stick pin. Easy to create
for projects!!

Thanks for stopping by!!
Look in the novelty section for all of the fun themed 
buttons that look great on projects!

Connie
crafty_mercer

Raccoon and Fox Silhouette Stamps with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!!
I have a couple of cards to share using the
NEW silhouette stamps by Blue Knight Stamps 
 called Fox and then another called
 Raccoon.  Super cute!!!!  You will want them both!!
 

They look amazing popped into scenes.  And Blue Knight has

lots of scenery stamps!!

The Fox set has two sizes and two different directions.
Comes in handy when you are gathering the animals as
shown in this card.
other stamps: Raccoon, Fox, Through the Woods, Birds ll,
Rear View Truck/stamps and die and One Line Sentiments/
lucky you.
Panpastels are used to add color to the scene.

The Raccoon set comes with Bunnies, Squirrels and Racoon in
two sizes and different directions.  Love that!!
other stamps: Fox, Branches & Leaves, Birds ll, Spring Blessings,
Buck, Doe & Fawn and One Line Sentiments/friends rock.
On this card the is Archival ink and Panpastels.  All adhesive
are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Music Inspired Key Strap with Buttons Galore & More ~

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing another project using 
the Music Value Pack by Buttons Galore & More.
Get a needle and thread, that's what you will
need to make this pretty!


I'm using a wrist key strap with gray ribbon, to highlight
the Music buttons.  They are sewn on the wrist strap using
embroidery thread.  I used black, red and white and alternated
on the buttons.

I glued (using strong wet glue) two buttons with shanks.  Take 
wire cutters and snip the shank off, so the button will lay
flat.  This a fun project for the Music geek in the
family!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Crayon Canvas Bag with Buttons Galore & More ~

Hi there!
I had the opportunity to create with buttons from 
Buttons Galore & More and had such a fun time!

My first project is a canvas zippered bag created for
those broken or used crayons.

I used the School Value Pack for my embellishments.  The pack has plain
buttons, themed buttons (with shanks) and themed buttons (with
no shanks). 

It also used stencils to help create a graffiti type background for the bag. 
The buttons are sewn on by hand using coordinating threads.

other products:
stencils: Darkroom Door (brick wall, friends), acrylic paint, embroidery
thread, ribbon, pear pin, ink: Archival / Jet Black (for words).
 
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you come back.
I will be showing projects created with Buttons Galore &
More through February.
Connie
@crafty_mercer 

Card ideas for One Line Sentiments ~

Hi there!
I made a collage of some cards I created to
show or give ideas on how to use word strip type
sentiments, as the focal or background.
I'm using several sets by Blue Knight Stamps
called One Line Sentiments.  The stamps I designed for
them! 

The art journal page is done with Distress Oxide inks and texture paste.
stencils and stamps are added and for a fun flair. The OLS /lucky you.
 work great with this page.

Next up is OLS/happy any day.  These were fun to create and I
loved how the stamp made a great background for silhouette
stamps.

These are ideas that you can use Panpastels or markers to add color.

Next up is OLS/Sincere Condolences. 

I added stamps from other sets by Blue Knight Stamps for the first card.
I wanted a mixed media look, but pretty. The second card has a 
stencil pattern added for the background and then a soft bouquet of
flowers.

Next is OLS/thank you.

The first card I used a stencil to create the brick wall and the added 
OLS/thank you. words (stamped and cut out) to the wall.  The 
second card is showing the words added to the top corner
of the card.

Next is OLS/blessings.  This set is a favorite of mine.  Everyone
has blessings in their life wither they see them or not.  This stamp 
is great for the scenery stamps by Blue Knight.

This one has layers and I used some vintage book text
paper and a postage stamp along with other Blue 
Knight Stamps.  Love the look.

The last card is using the OLS/friends rock. 

These are colored with Panpastels, stamped with silhouette
stamps.  Easy cards to create.
I have two more sets that came out last year called 
Did you know~ and OLS/wonderful (a holiday set).

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie
crafty_mercer

RubberStampMadness Spring Issue 2024 !

Hi there!
I just wanted to give a shout out to 
RubberStampMadness magazine for the great
Spring 2024 issue. 

I was fortunate to have one card included in the African
Safari section.  I used Grace & Peace by Blue Knight
Rubber Stamps. 

I have used panpastels, for the color/sky, and Archival ink
for the stamping of the silhouette image.  The word "awesome"
is a cutting die by Paper Rose. 
My card was also showcased on the 2024 Submission
Poster that can be downloaded and printed out.

This is a great tool, to help remind us of the themes and deadlines!!

Thanks for stopping by!!
@crafty_mercer

Mini Clip-on Gift Cards with Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L~

Hi!!!
Today I'm sharing a set of four Mini Clip-on 
Gift Cards over on the Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L Blog.
These are mixed media style made with hand carved stamps
and buttons.  

I have all the details with step out photos over on the
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.  These were really fun to make and
create with my hand carved stamps.

I used the Adhesive Dots to adhere and hold the buttons to
the card front. Worked so well!!!
Thanks for stopping out and I hope you will check out the
mini clip-on gift cards.
Connie

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Adhesive Dots Medium and Small
3D Foam Squares White Mix
3D Foam Strips
Crafty Foam Tape Black 108′
E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

other: Stamps: Darkroom Door, hand carved. Ink: Ranger: Distress Oxide, Archival.
Buttons: Buttons Galore & More, Pen: micron03 black

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