Resume

Resume of Connie Hyde Mercer

Current Teams:
Buttons Galore & More  (May 2024 to present )

Freelance:
Buttons Galore & More (February 2024)
Blue Knight Stamps (February, July, August ~ 2024)
Clear Scraps (July 2024)

Product Designer:
One Line Sentiments (7 sets) red rubber stamps for Blue Knight Stamps (August 1, 2022)
Did You Know set for Blue Knight Stamps (June 1, 2023)
One Line Sentiments/Wonderful set for Blue Knight Stamps (September 1, 2023)

Teaching Experience
:
Creative Memories Consultant  (2000-2007)
Craft Crossing, Gonzales, TX ~ (March 2010 ~ June 2016)

Design/Creative Team: Past
Creative Memories (January 2006 to June 2006) Idea Book Committee
AC Bailey Designs (September 2008 to December 2009) store closed
heART of Scrapbooking ( Oct. 2010 to December 31, 2010) store closed.
Debby's Designs ( Jan. 1, 2011 to June 2011)
The Paper Bakery (Aug 2011 to Dec 2011)
Epiphany Crafts (March 2011~February 2012) two terms
Helmar Adhesive  Design Team (May 1, 2011 ~ April 30,2012)
Ready, Set, Create Magazine {bi-monthly e-zine} ~ staff (July 2010 to Oct. 3, 2011)
ScrapStreet Magazine ~street writer (June 2011 to June 2012)
The Play Date Café (August 2012 to Oct 2012)
Vintage Street Market (Jan 2012 to May 2013)           
Jenni Bowlin Studios ( Oct. 1, 2012 to September 30,2013)
Avocado Arts (Feb. 2013 to February 2014) ~ 1 term
The Curtsey Boutique (Etsy shop) ( October 2013 to September 2014) 
Avocado Arts ( March 2014 to Dec 2014) Honorary DT member
A Jillian Vance Design ( Nov. 2015 and Dec. 2015) 
S.e.i. (Nov. 2015 to Nov. 2016)
Whisker Graphics (September 2016 to February 2017) 
Buttons Galore & More (June 2017 to November 2017)
Quick Quotes (January 2015 to December 2018)
Paper House Productions (April 2019 to June 2019)
Clear Scraps ( September 2013 to September 2019) ~ 6 years
DecoArt Blogger Outreach Program Member ( 2016 - 2018) 
Joy Clair (January 2019 to April 2020)
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps (January 2020 to June 2020)
Topflight Stamps (January 2021 to December 2021) (web store)
Darkroom Door /Contributing Artist (January 2013 to August 2023) 
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps (January 2021 to 2023)
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (January 2020 to March 2024)


Guest Designer:
Top Shelf Memories - May 2010
Debby's Dare Blog - July 19, 2010
Darkroom Door ( Rubber Stamp Co./ Australia ) May 31, 2011 - August 13,2012
Skipping Stones Designs ~June 2012             
A Bit of Pink Heaven ~ Aug 24, 2012 Art Challenge  
ScrapFriends ( SB'ing store/ Australia ) ~ Nov. 15, 2012  with JBS team  
The Play Date Café ~ Dec. 20, 2012 with JBS team
Avocado Arts ~Jan. 2nd and Jan.8th, 2013
Casket ( SB'ing store/ Japan ) ~ March 7, 2013 with JBS team Scrapbook Page 
JBS Mercantile kit club (March 2013) 
The Play Date Café ~ April 4, 2013 with JBS team
Scrap Around the World~ (South Africa) with Darkroom Door ~May 23, 2014 Scrapbook Page
Epiphany Crafts~(August 2014~Dec 2014) Guest Designer
S.E.I. ~ December  22 ~ 23, 2014 Holiday Shadow Box  
Read This / Jenni Bowlin Blog ~ March 3, 2015 ~The Magpie Box 
Creating Made Easy Kit Club/Clear Scraps ~ September ~ October 2015
A Jillian Vance Design ~ September ~ October 2015 
A Jillian Vance Design ~  Jan. 2016
Creating Made Easy Kit Club/Clear Scraps ~ December 2016 ~ February 2017
Creating Made Easy Kit Club/Clear Scraps ~ April 2018
Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L ~ October 2019-December 2019
Topflight Stamps ~ Guest Designer ~ March 24, 2020
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps ~ Guest Designer ~ December 2020
Topflight Stamps ~ Guest Designer ~ March 29, 2022
A Jillian Vance Design ~ Guest Designer ~ Nov. & Dec. 2022 ~ Jan. & Feb. 2023
Topflight Stamps ~ Guest Designer ~ March 28, 2023 
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps ~ Guest Designer ~ August 2023
Topflight Stamps ~ Guest Designer ~ March 26, 2024
Creative Worship by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps ~ Guest Designer ~  June & Sept. 2024


Publication:(Print)
Memory Makers (The Big Book of Scrapbook Pages) 
Stain glass do over pg.15~ May 2011
the fruits of his labor pg.51~ May 2011
work * enthusiast pg.38~ May 2011
together (oh yes we can!) pg.184~ May 2011
pals (most of the time) pg.176~ May 2011
biker dude pg.64~ May 2011
cookie mama pg.212~ May 2011
Being 30 today! pg.153~ May 2011

Stamping. Stationery. And Scrapbooking (Hobby Lobby Magazine)
1st Quarter 2012 ~  Sweet Surprise  Pg. 16
                               Egg Day Pg. 29
                               Spring in TX.  Pg. 33
2nd Quarter 2012 ~ My mommy  Pg. 11
                               Made in America  Pg. 60
3rd Quarter 2012 ~ Bubble ball  Pg. 9
                              Fun!  Pg. 24
4th Quarter 2012 ~ Thanksgiving layout ~ Pg. 29
                              Christmas card ~ Pg. 38
2nd Quarter 2013 ~ One Day ~ Pg. 59
3rd Quarter 2013 ~ Our Memories ~ Pg. 57
                              Nature Collection Container ~ Pg. 20
2nd Quarter 2014 ~ Letter "M" Décor piece  ~ Pg.17
                               4th of July in Indiana ~ Pg.40

Northridge Publishing
Create: Embellish Idea Book
    vintage tags Pg. 115  ( July 2012)
Create: Holiday Idea Book
    holiday tags Pg. 89 (October 2012)
Create: Vintage Idea Book
    silhouette book cover  Pg. 21( Jan 2013)
    printer block photo display Pg. 119 (Jan 2013)
Create: Embellish Idea Book
    vintage style layout Pg. 42 (May 2013)
Bead Trends Pg. 28-29 (June 2013)

Stampington & Company
Take Ten ~ flower card Pg. 65 (Autumn 2016)
Take Ten ~ bird set  (Winter 2017)
Take Ten ~ Different Point of View section (Spring 2017)
Take Ten ~ 9 cards (Summer 2017)
Take Ten ~ 5 cards (Autumn 2017)
Take Ten ~ 11 cards (Winter 2018)
Take Ten ~ Guest Artist /18 cards (Summer 2018)
the Stampers' Sampler ~ 1 card (Winter 2018)

Australian Publication 
Creative Paper Craft ~ Darkroom Door set (Dec. 2016 vol.2)

France Publication 
Passion Scrapbooking ~ September issue 2017

RubberStampMadness / USA Publication
Fall 2020 ~ New stamper award/article and 3 cards
Holiday 2020 ~ 1 card
Spring 2021 ~ 1 card
Summer 2021 ~ 2 cards
Holiday 2021 ~ 1 card
Spring 2022 ~ 2 cards
Summer 2022 ~ 1 card
Spring 2023 ~ 2 cards
Summer 2023 ~ Article on One Line Sentiments by BKRS/3 cards
Holiday 2023 ~ Article / wax seals / 2 cards
Spring 2024 ~ 1 card
Summer 2024 ~ 1 card
Holiday 2024 ~ pending
Spring 2025 ~ pending

Cloudbank/ USA Publication
CB15 Poem Journal ~ July 2021/ COVER

Creative Scrapbooker Magazine ~ Canadian Publication
Fall 2020 ~ 1 card
Spring 2021 ~ 3 cards
Fall 2021 ~ 2 cards
Winter 2021 ~  1 card
Fall 2023 ~ 1 card 
Spring 2024 ~ 1 card and 1 tag

Advertisement / Promotional: 
Darkroom Door Product Catalog ~ (Aug 2015) / Releases 1 & 2/ Page 19
Darkroom Door Product Catalog~ (April 2016) / Releases 1 & 2/ Page 9 and 12
Clear Scraps ~product label/acrylic Clipboard (2015)
Clear Scraps ~product label/Family Mat (2015)
Clear Scraps ~product label/Phone Stand (2016)
Clear Scraps ~product label/Paisley Layering Stencil (2017)
Clear Scraps ~product label/6" Stencil Sun Flowers (2017)
Clear Scraps ~product label/ "Grandkids" birch wood frame (1-2018)
Clear Scraps ~product label /Pallet Shapes birch wood (1-2018)
Clear Scraps ~product label/ Wood Shape Album /Mason Jar (1-2018)
Clear Scraps ~product label/ Farm House stencil collection (1-2019)
Clear Scraps ~product label/4"X 6" stencils (1-2019)           
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Product Catalog ~ 2020
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Product Catalog ~ 2021
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Product Catalog ~ 2022
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Product Catalog ~ 2023 
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps ~RSM advertisement~(Summer 2023)
RubberStampMadness Magazine ~ 2024 Submission poster / card
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Product Catalog ~ 2024

Features:
Think Crafts! Dec.2, 2010
ScrapStreet Blog July 2, 2011
Nikki Sivil Blog July 9, 2011 ~Showcase on YOU!
The Paper Bakery Blog Sept. 11, 2011
Craft Gossip  Dec. 8, 2011 Muffin Tin (Darkroom Door)  
Craft Gossip  Jan. 3, 2012  Door Knob (storage idea for tissue tape) 
Craft Gossip  Jan. 3, 2012  Satin Flower Tutorial  
Craft Gossip  Feb. 10, 2012  Recycled Flash Cards 
Craft Gossip  May 14, 2012  Make Your Own Stick-Pins (tutorial) 
Craft Gossip May 16, 2012  10 tags! 
Jenni Bowlin Inspiration Blog  March 20-22, 2012 Hybrid  scrapbooking with JBS/Homespun line
Hybrid one ~ Mini album 
Hybrid two~ Scrapbook Page
Hybrid three~ Vintage Cheese Grater album
Jenni Bowlin Inspiration Blog  June 12,2012  Hotel Key Board  
Jenni Bowlin Inspiration Blog July 13, 2012  Wren Collection {SNR}
Craft Storage Ideas July 9, 2012 craft room tour ~ 
reduce, reuse, upcycle   August 1, 2012 Enamel Lid Repurpose project  
Nikki Sivil Blog September 26, 2012 ~ Showcase on YOU { Rockport fun}
Avocado Arts October 4, 2012 ~ Amazing customer
Darkroom Door  Oct. 8,2012 ~Doilies cards 
Craft Gossip~Nov.21, 2012 Door Knob Photo Stand
Sizzix (UK) Blog with Darkroom Door~ July 13, 2013  Doily Cards
Sizzix (UK) Blog with Darkroom Door ~ September 7, 2013 Photo Booth Picture Wheel card
Scrapbook Expo blog~ October 25, 2013 with Clear Scraps (acrylic border)
Scrapbook Expo blog~ November 16, 2013 with Clear Scraps
ScrapScene ~November 28, 2013 Darkroom Door/Christmas Card a Day
Sizzix (UK) Blog with Darkroom Door~ November 30, 2013 Christmas Ornaments
JBS Inspiration Blog~ December 20, 2013 Christmas Ornaments
JBS Inspiration Blog~  February 28, 2014 ~ Vintage Clip Art
Craft Gossip ~May 2, 2014  Clipboard Photo Stand 
Paper Issues ~June 4, 2014 ~The World is a Circle (theme) Mini Baseball album
Paper Issues~ June 25, 2014 ~ In The Navy (theme) using Maya Road
Craft Gossip ~July 3, 2014 ~ Spool Display & Cow Bell Repurpose
Paper Issues~ July 10, 2014 ~ Gettin' the Scoop on the Sweet days of Summer (theme)
Paper Issues~ August 10, 2014 ~ Mix Tape with Hazel & Ruby Scrapbook page
Paper Issues ~ November 14, 2014 ~ Get Your Game On.
Paper Issues ~ January 9, 2015 ~ Pop-ping the cork with Elle's Studio
Paper Issues ~ January 23, 2015 ~ Say it ain't Snow
Paper Issues ~ May 29, 2015 ~ Hooray for the Red, White and Blue
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps ~ Spotlight (card) for June 2019
FaveCrafts.com ~  July 4, 2022 ~ Feature with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Vintage Tags  
Scrapbook & Cards Magazine ~ August 8, 2022 ~ Showcasing Foil Swatch Book ~ Scrapbook Adhesives by3L

Other:
Craft Critique. com ~ April 2009 ~ recycled container
Dimensional Details ~( Nic Howard Class @ BPS ) - Week 13 included "Wow what a mom" in slide show! June 24,2010
Sketchbook Project 2011~submitted & completed sketchbook ~residing at the
"Brooklyn Art Library"
Home Shopping Network (HSN) ~ Bookmarks with Epiphany Crafts ~ June 15, 2011
Home Shopping Network (HSN) ~ Scrapbooking layout with Epiphany Crafts ~ Jan.10, 2012
Scrapscene ~ June 20, 2011  New Scrapbook Designers
Scrapscene ~ November 15, 2011 New Scrapbook Designers 
Tracy Weinzapfel Studios ~ Nov 18, 2011 ~showcased glue caddy
CHAS {Craft & Hobby Association Summer}July 2011 ~ made booth samples for Epiphany Crafts
CHAW {Craft & Hobby Association Winter} January 2012~ made card for Epiphany Crafts
Amanda Jones Designs /the vintage blog series (contributor) March 19-30, 2012
Scrapscene ~Nov. 24, 2012  
CHA {Mega Show} January 2014 ~ booth samples for Clear Scraps
CHA {Mega Show} January 2015 ~ booth samples for Clear Scraps
CHA {Mega Show} January 2016 ~ booth samples and booth props for Clear Scraps
Scrapbook Expo/Clear Scraps ~ April 14, 2016 (turquoise pattern)  Acrylic Telephone stand    
Scrapbook Expo/Clear Scraps~ April 25,  2016 Acrylic Tag box 
Association For Creative Industries /Creativation ~ January 2017 ~ booth samples for Clear Scraps
Make it Artsy (Whisker Graphics feature) 3/2017 ~ Trees and USA map created
by C. Mercer   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tavx3q9JJ5o
Association For Creative Industries/Creativation ~ January 2018 ~ booth samples Clear Scraps
Association For Creative Industries/Creativation ~ January 2018 ~ booth samples Darkroom
Door                                                                                                         

Association for Creative Industries/Creativation ~ January 2019 ~ booth samples Clear Scraps
Association for Creative Industries/Creativation ~ January 2019 ~ booth samples Darkroom
Door
Sketchbook Project 2018~submitted & completed sketchbook ~residing at the "Brooklyn Art Library"
Hochanda (craft shopping network in UK) with Darkroom Door ~ May 29, 2019
                    card show samples (9 cards)            
Hochanda (craft shopping network in UK) with Darkroom Door~ July 29, 2019
                   card show samples (3 cards)
Hochanda with Darkroom Door ~ November 6, 2019 card show samples (5 cards)
Association For Creative Industries/Creativation ~ January 2020 ~booth samples Clear Scraps
Association For Creative Industries/Creativation ~ January 2020 ~booth samples Darkroom Door
Association For Creative Industries/Creativation ~ January 2020 ~booth samples Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Association For Creative Industries/Creativation ~ January 2020 ~ demonstrating new products for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Hochanda with Darkroom Door ~ February 12, 2020 show samples (8 cards)
Hochanda with Darkroom Door ~ April 15, 2020 show samples (2 cards)
Hochanda with Darkroom Door ~ May 28, 2020 show samples (10 cards)
Hochanda with Darkroom Door ~ August 19, 2020 show samples (2 cards)
Hochanda with Darkroom Door ~May 5, 2021 show samples (10 cards/tag)
The Craft Store with Darkroom Door ~ July 28, 2021 show samples (4 cards)
The Craft Store with Darkroom Door ~ February 21, 2022 show samples (6 cards)
Namta/Creativation ~April 2022 ~ booth project for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Create & Craft TV
with Darkroom Door ~ September 20, 2022 show samples (6 cards) 
Create & Craft TV with Darkroom Door ~ January 25, 2023 show samples (5 cards/tag)