Family Background Stamp by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing my third project for Blue
Knight Stamps.  I'm using The Family BG stamp.
Super cool!!! I had so much fun with it I did
three cards.  Couldn't stop:):)

These cards are all created in the same way, just used different
silhouette stamps to stamp over the Family BG.  You could 
change up the background inks, for a different look also.

Day at the Lake was used on this one, also some of
the words were highlighted.  I stamped several of the
Family BG out and cut the words I wanted to highlight
on the card front. I used dimensional adhesive for that.

Silhouette Birds on Branches was used on this card.  I
stamped all three sizes of the stamp.  Again highlighting
a phrase from the Family BG stamp.

I added Reverse Sentiments, Praise Him, Silhouette Grasses
and Silhouette Cattails to the front of this card.  Again
using "Family" from the Family BG stamp in  my
sentiments.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer 

Bark Background Stamp by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing my second project as
Guest Designer for Blue Knight Stamps. It
is called Bark BG and it is super fun!!!
Let me show you~

See what I'm talking about, it looks like real bark on a tree (actually is).
I used over nine products on each project.  I'll link below.

The tag is cut from the Tag Die.  I cut several at a time so I have them
on hand.  The Bark BG stamp is stamped on the tag and the colored
with Panpastels. The Stag is added from the Buck, Doe & Fawn set. 
The scenery at the bottom was added to lengthen the tag.  It is from
Birds ll and Eagles and Foliage set. The leaf branches are stamped and
die cut from the Background Branches set and then colored.  The sentiments are
 from Happy Any Day/One Line Sentiment and the Reverse Sentiments.
Add twine to the top.

The background for this card is the Mixed Media 1 Designer Paper.
The bird houses are hand cut from stamped Bark BG cardstock. The tree
limb, used as the bird house stand, is from the Chickadee in the Woods
stamp & die. I also added in the Birds ll and Silhouette Grasses.  The
sentiments are from Blessings/One Line Sentiments.  The leaf branches,
 on top of the bird houses, are from the Background Branches stamp & die.
All the adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Snowman by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!!
Today I will start off August Guest Designing for
Blue Knight Stamps.  I will be sharing stamps from
the latest release.  First up is Snowman.  The Snowman
stamp also has a Die (sold separate).

The cards are created a bit differently by showing the large 
Snowman as the focal and the smaller Snowman to create a background
like pattern paper. Both super fun!!!!

To create this card I stamped the large Snowman on white
cardstock and colored with Panpastels then matted on
black cardstock and set it aside.  The card base was created using
 the Music Sheet BG stamp along with Distress Oxide inks. The
large Snowman panel was then adhered to the background.
I used dimensional adhesive for this. The sentiments are
from Wonderful/One Line sentiments and Reverse Sentiments. 
The stars are from the Mixed Media Numbers set.

On this one stamp the Snowman in random spots or make
a pattern using a light colored ink.  Then stamp the 
Background Branches leaving a space for the coffee cup.
Stamp and die cut the coffee cup and add some color to it.
I used Distress Oxide inks.  Stamp the coffee cup with the
small Snowman and color. Add the sentiments and berries
to the branches.  Also used is Wonderful/One Line Sentiments
under the Merry Christmas sentiment.
All adhesives are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Darkroom Door July Challenge ~ Pen & Ink

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing a mixed media tag using
the Pen & Ink set by Darkroom Door.  It is the 
July Challenge stamp set.

I added additional stamps to create the tag.  Darkroom Door stamps
all go together!! Love that so much.

The tag background is a mix of Distress Oxide and Distress inks.
I used Chipped Sapphire, Blueprint Sketch and  Walnut Stain.
The satin ribbon is stained with Walnut Stain ink and then
heat dried.  

I then stamped the images from the Handwritten Ledger set to
create a messy look.  I love how it enhanced the look of the tag
when the Pen & Ink images were added.  The Pen & Ink were
stamped on white cardstock, colored and then cut out. They were
adhered with dimensional adhesive.

All stamp sets available at Darkroom Door.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you join us!!!
Information at Darkroom Door Community on Facebook.

Connie
crafty_mercer

Creating Mixed Media Cards with Tracy Evans Stamps ~Topflight Stamps!

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a set of cards using the New
stamps from Topflight Stamps by Tracy Evans. I love them all!!

I created an ink mix for the background. I used Distress Oxide (
 peacock feather, iced spruce and broken china) and Distress

Ink (mowed lawn) for this. This is two different 
cards but created at the same time.  I just started stamping!!! I'm
using Dog Rose & Butterfly by Tracy Evans, AALL & Create/
Tracy Evans #994 and Paper Artsy/PS456 stencil. To complete the 

cards I splattered with white acrylic paint. 

Same two cards just more views and showing the
products I used.  The tag is added to the top left card. It is by Paper Artsy
EM150.  The sentiment words are EM149.

Thanks for stopping by!!!!
Connie
crafty_mercer 

Retired is still good~ stamps that is!

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a card using Mixed Media 1 Designer Paper by
Blue Knight Stamps.  This is the first paper set I did for them. 
I'm also adding in a retired stamp (it is a great filler stamp) called
Rejoice Always. It is a great background stamp.

I stamped on the designer paper using BG Branches, Buck, Doe and Fawn, 
and Mixed Media Numbers.  The flower, for the focal collage, is also from
the retired set Rejoice Always.  I stamped some of the images from
the Mixed Media Numbers set and cut them out, and then 
added a torn edge to them.  Going for a ticket look. 

Creating a collage cluster for the corner of the card.  The sentiment is
from the Reverse Sentiments set.  To complete the card white acrylic
paint is splattered using an old toothbrush.  Works great!!  The 
sentiment is stamped and then adhered with dimensional adhesive. 

This makes a great "art share" card!  
Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

A Chicken Tag Duo ~

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing a  Chicken Tag Duo. 
A regular size and a gift size tag.  Better to show you~

Just a fun set of tags for that Chicken lover in your life.  Could be 
eggs or Chicken :):)  The tag is stamped using Tracy Evans products
in a mixed media style.  I used Distress Oxide inks watered down for
the background color.

Stamps I created with are from Topflight Stamps.  They carry a great
selection of Tracy Evans products.  Stamps used: Shadow Elements,
BG Elements, Feathered Friend and Dog Rose & Butterfly.  The tag is by
Studio Light from a few years back.  An oldie but goody!!

I can see this be used when you share a carton of eggs or on
a baked loaf of bread.  We have chickens and share eggs regularly so 
these stamps sparked my interest.  They are sold out at this time,
 hoping she will get more in.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by.
Connie
crafty_mercer 

One Sheet with Darkroom Door~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a "One Sheet" mixed media  
creation using a sheet of 12x12 cardstock.  Super Fun!!!
  I chose the New York Vol.2, Number Medley and
 Stitched Borders by Darkroom Door, as my background
  stamps.

I stamped these three sets, in random places, to create a sheet of
mixed media pattern paper.  The color is Distress Oxide inks.  I then cut 
the sheet to make card fronts.  I got 4 cards, A2 size, and 2 tags from the 
one sheet of pattern paper.

I also used the Lots of Labels set and Word Labels to enhance the card
fronts.  These are great cards for the men in your life, like perfect
for Father's Day !!

The tags are perfect for a personalized touch to a gift bag!!
I hope I have given you some ideas for Father's Day and check
out Darkroom Door. 

They are doing some fun stuff over there!!!
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Show Me What Matters Mixed Media Tag~

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing a mixed media tag using products
by Creative Worship Stamps.  I love mixing the stamps 
and showing how nicely they go together!!! 

I used Distress Oxide inks, to create a fun mix of

color, for the tag background.  I layered some vintage trim
and used the Vintage Snippets to create extra borders at the
bottom, to lengthen the tag. 

Other stamps used are Authentic Faith, Texture Tiles 1, Faith Wordfetti, Too
also Mindful Magnolias and Star Pattern Stencil.  The tag is hand cut
from scrap paper.  Waste not want not, right? 
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Darkroom Door June Challenge ~ New York Vol.1

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing a couple of mixed media tags using the
New York Vol.1 by Darkroom Door.  They are starting monthly
challenges using a specific rubber stamp set.  I just happened to
have the selected set (New York Vol.1) for June.  I had such a 
fun time creating with Darkroom Door, it had been awhile.  

All the information is here!!! 

The background is created using a mix of Distress Oxide inks for a 
messy look.  The images are stamped, over the background, using Versafine
Onyx Blk.  I use a heat tool to dry the ink faster. Other stamps used are:
Stitched Borders, Number Medley and Global Postmarks all by 
Darkroom Door. 

The background is speckled with white acrylic paint.  I use an old
toothbrush to achieve this look, just add a little water to the paint to
thin it out.

All the details, for the monthly challenge, are here on the
 Facebook Group page/Darkroom Door
Community.

Looking forward to seeing what you create!
Thanks for stopping by.
Connie
crafty_mercer

Bird Trio Mixed Media Tag Set ~ Topflight Stamps

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a set of  Mixed Media Bird Tags using
stamps by Tracy Evans and Chou & Flowers.  I went shopping 
at Topflight Stamps :):)

The tags are hand cut, just made them out of scraps.  The inks are Distress
and Oxides by Ranger.  I used background and silhouette stamps for
a crazy mixed media background. 

Add the silhouette images and the sentiments to the front of the tags.
To grunge them up, speckle with white acrylic paint. The die cuts
are adhered with dimensional adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. 

Supplies used: Chou & Flowers/Souvenirs Date &
Vibrations. Tracy Evans/Quirky Birds & Lobelia. AALL
& Create/ Numbers Graffiti. Creative Expression/
Word Sheet.
Thanks for stopping by
 and check out Topflight Stamps!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Best Friends Mixed Media Tag ~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a mixed media "Best Friends"
tag using some of my favorite products.  I will list at
the end of the post.

I did a mix of inks, Distress and Oxides to get the worn, vintage look.  The tag
is stamped and distressed more, by adding washi tape and acrylic paint splats.
The paper doll (friends) is colored in with distress inks. I just used the ink
colors I had used for the background. 

Supply list: Stamps: Blue Knight Stamps/BG Branches, Creative Worship/
Typewriter Keys Caps Alpha, Studio Light/Jennie's Mindful Sent & Wishes
and tag, Creative Expressions/Ledger Stamps. Inks: Distress, Distress Oxide
Versafine. Other: Tim Holtz/Paper Dolls, AALL & Create/washi tape.
Add the die cuts using dimensional adhesive, to the tag, along with the
sentiments.  Add a yarn tie and a button charm:) 
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
It is hard to mess mixed media up, so I hope you will give it a go!!

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie
crafty_mercer 

Wrapping up the Month with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!!
Today I'm going to share a wrap up
of my projects that were created for Blue Knight Stamps
this month.  I had lots of fun!!! 

To get the details of each project just scroll down the blog
and you will see the project when it was blogged. The focus is 
on the following products:
 Mixed Media 2 Designer Paper
Feathers Stamp (cling) & Die
Camping Stamp (clear) & Die
Bird Sayings Stamp (clear) & Die
Church with Steeple Stamp (cling) & Die
Tag Die
Breezy Grass (cling)
Encouragement Stamp (clear)

Thanks again for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer 

Encouragement Sentiment Stamps with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today is my last project using the 
wonderful stamps and dies by Blue Knight Stamps.
I'm sharing a card and tag using the Encouragement
set (clear). 

Both of these projects are using the Mixed Media 2 Designer Paper  (purple/mix)  
as my starting place.  The tag is cut out using the Tag Die and then stamped
with Blossoming Branches.  A border is made for the bottom of the tag
from the tops of the small tag (in the die set).  Twine and a button are added plus
a fabric tie for the top. The card is using the same paper (purple/mix) and stamped 
with the Flowers in Grass.  The sentiment is from the Encouragement set and
Reverse Sentiments (Thinking of You). The bird is from the Birds ll set. Twine
is added to the bottom of the card.  All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesive by
3 L. 

Thanks for stopping by!!
Come back for the wrap up ~
Connie
crafty_mercer

Breezy Grass and Tag Die with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a couple of tags using the
Breezy Grass Stamp along with the Tag Die by 
Blue Knight Stamps.  

The Tags are die cut from the Mixed Media 2 Designer Paper / Orange mix. 
Isn't it cool the tag background is already done for you. It is ready to go!
 I used reinforcers (inked with black ink) to support the top tag hole.
The Breezy Grass is stamped on the tags.  Each tag the stamp is positioned
differently for a different looking tag. The dragonfly is stamped and
then the tags are speckled with white acrylic paint.

The sentiments are from the Reverse Sentiments set, one of my favorite
stamp sets.  Love the pop of black, brings your eye to the words. All 
adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Camping Stamps & Die with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing the Camping Set (clear) & Die by
Blue Knight Stamps. Super cute set and so easy to plug
 the camper into a scenery setting.  I'm using the Church with Steeple
background, just masked off the church.  The camper fit in
the space perfect.  I used a black marker to bring the fence
line closer to the camper. 

The sky is put in with panpastels and I used Sun/Moon circle stencil also.
I erased the moon out.  Very easy when using panpastels!

The Camping Die Cut is adhered with dimensional adhesive. The
birds are from the Birds ll set and the relaxing dog from
the Silhouette Dogs set.  So easy to pop into a scene.
The sentiment is from the Camping set and
One Line Sentiments/happy any day.


Thanks for stopping by!
Be sure and come back:):)
Connie
crafty_mercer