RubberStampMadness Magazine~Fall 2026 Issue

Hi there!!!
Lets talk about the Fall Issue 2026 of RubberStampMadness
Magazine.  It is packed full of great and inspiring projects, all
using cool stamps.  

I have four projects in this issue and loved creating them.
I used my products that I designed for Blue Knight Stamps. You can 
find them here in the web store. 

I used Reverse Sentiments, Background Branches, Mixed Media Numbers
and Mixed Media 2 Designer Paper plus many more Blue Knight Stamps.

I hope you will check out RubberStampMadness and support them.
They are one, if not only, print magazine in the USA. 
Thanks for stopping by!!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

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

Church with Steeple Stamp & Die by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
This month I will be showcasing projects using stamps
and dies by Blue Knight Stamps. First up is the
Church with Steeple Stamp & Die (yes, they have a die to go with the
Church with Steeple Stamp).  So Cool!! 

To create this card stamp a portion of the Music Sheet BG on the card front.
No worries if it fades off, even better!  Stamp the church and then use the
die to cut it out.  Color with inks or Panpastels.  Add the BG Branches to the
side and top of the card. I used Versafine/Onyx Black and Versafine Clair/
Shady Lane for the BG Branches.

I added in the Mixed Media Numbers and the Hope Sentiments. Attach the die
cut Church, with dimensional adhesive, and the sentiment "Praying
for You" from the Reverse Sentiment set. Speckle with white acrylic paint
and adhere to black cardstock.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!!
Connie
crafty_mercer 

Mixed Media Feather Cards ~

Hi there!!!
Today I'm sharing mixed media type cards using the
NEW stamps called Feathers by Blue Knight Stamps.
There are four stamps in this set and made with beautiful
red rubber, making sure to get all the details of the stamp!

These are about a 3 1/2" x 6" in size.  One sheet of 12
x12" cardstock will make three card bases.  

The card on the top left is created using Distress Oxide inks to create
a mixed media background.  The stamps sets are all by Blue Knight
Stamps. They are Feathers, BG Dictionary Page, BG Sheet Music,
Chickadee, Mixed Media Numbers and Reverse Sentiments. 
The card on the right is using BG Sheet Music, Mixed Media Numbers,
Silhouette Birds on Branches and Reverse Sentiments along with the 
Feathers set by Blue Knight Stamps.

The last card is created the same way using Distress Oxide inks for the 
background. The feathers are embossed, on the background, and then the
large feather stamped, colored and cut out.  It has dimensional adhesive
on the back.  The sentiments are from the One Line Sentiments/Blessings.
The bird is from the Bird on Fence (retired set) sorry!! Blue Knight has 
other birds that will work for this and will look great with the feathers set.

The Mixed Media Numbers set works great for a "created by"
stamp.
Check out all the NEW Dies in the Blue Knight Store.
Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer 

Art Share Tags~

 Hi there!!
I have been creating mixed media tags, my favorite way
to create, these days.  I'm using some retired stamps, from
Blue Knight Stamps, with some of the
current Mixed Media Stamps.  Always fun creating tags to
share with friends!!

I created this set together.  Working on each tag separately but designing a 
set of tags that showcase the different ways stamps can be added to create
a different tag/card front. I stayed with the same stamps for all 
three tags. The ink is Distress Oxide. I used Peeled Paint, Cracked
Pistachio and Crushed Olive for the background mix. Speckle with
white acrylic paint when tag front is finished.

Stamps: Blue Knight: Tiger Swallow Butterfly/retired, Rejoice Always/
retired, Reverse Sentiments, Mixed Media Numbers, and
Background Branches. Adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. 
Paper Doll people by Tim Holtz. 
Thanks for stopping by!!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Mixed Media Project #6 with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing Project #6, an Art Journal page, using 
my NEW Mixed Media Designer paper and stamps
by Blue Knight Stamps.

Products used: Numbers set, Hope set, Birds on Wires, Reverse Sentiments, Background Branches, Blossoming Branches, Dictionary page/BG and Tell Me the Story of Jesus/BG.  

 Inks used: Distress Oxide: rustic wilderness, prize ribbon, salty ocean, broken china, evergreen bough and Versafine/Black Onyx. 1. Create a background using Distress Oxide inks or watercolors. I water down the inks and run the paper through the inks. I heat dry after each color. That is important because the colors will run together and make a muddy mess. 2. Study the first page and you will notice it is stamped in 3’s. I started at the corner of the page with one stamp. Then I added another. Almost like clustering in 3’s. 3. I switched it up with a matching ink color for the BG Branches. Again with the Numbers set, different ink. 4. The Birds on Wires are stamped using a platform, so I could get placement right. The acrylic sheets work great for an example of how it will look stamped out. Also you can take a wipe and remove any ink you don’t want. I shortened the wire image on this project. 5. The extra elements are stamped/placement with creating that visual triangle that I talk about so much. 6. The sentiment is added and for a twist I matted the scripture verse in black cardstock and then added a Reverse Sentiment, giving the words the focal point of the page. Speckled with white acrylic paint.
This is really fun!!
Hope you will give it a try.
Thanks for stopping by.
Connie
crafty_mercer

Mixed Media Project #5 with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing Project #5 of my
NEW Mixed Media Designer paper and stamps
by Blue Knight Stamps. 

Supplies needed: Reverse Sentiments, Sunflower Sunshine, Background Branches, Numbers Set, Dictionary Page/BG, Waving Wheat, and Mixed Media Designer Papers.
 1. Stamp Waving Wheat 3 different places, keeping in mind the rule of 3 (odd number) and placement forming a triangle. 2. Do the same thing with the Background Branches. I used 3 different branches and stamped them 3 times (clustered or close). 3. I then added the numbers using the same principle. 4. I then stamped up the top half of the Dictionary BG stamp and added in spots that were blank. I prefer this look. Up to you. 5. Stamp the Sunflower, die cut out and color with Panpastels. Adhere with dimensional adhesive. 6. Stamp out sentiments using Reverse Sentiments and adhere. Splatter with white acrylic paint. I use an old toothbrush. Works great! I used Versafine/Black Onyx for all stamping in Black. The brown and green are Distress Oxide ink.
Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Mixed Media Project #4 with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing Project #4 using my NEW
Mixed Media Designer paper along with the 
Mixed Media stamps by Blue Knight Stamps.

Supplies needed: Numbers Set, Reverse Sentiments, Barberry Branch, Background Branches and a line drawn stamp (a stamp that would normally be colored). This could be you choice.
I'm using the Barberry Branch stamp. 
 Use a coordinating ink (I used Archival Cobalt) and stamp for a balanced look. I stamped Barberry Branch twice (in two different spots). Your call…. I then added in the Number Stamps (no block) just ink up the stamp and stamp around the Barberry Branch. I used Archival Jet Blk. for that. I added the Background Branches to the bottom and a few at the top of the card. I used Versafine/Blk. Onyx and Archival Cobalt for the ink colors. I stamped the black and cobalt using a stamping platform because I wanted a dark rich color. I then added in the light branches by stamping off the color. The Reverse Sentiments was added, stamped with Versafine/Blk. Onyx. I used white acrylic paint to add more paint splatters to the card front. Any scenery stamps that are open, with lines, that call for color, this technique will work and will look cool with the silhouette Background Branches showcasing the image. 
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer 

Mixed Media Project #1 with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!!
To start off the New Year I have a series of
tutorial type projects that I have created a
step by step PDF for using the Mixed Media products I
created for Blue Knight Stamps.  It is a nice jumping
off place if you need to know where or how to start.

Stamps used are: Mixed Media Numbers, Mixed Media Reverse Sentiments,
Mixed Media Designer paper, Wolf and Owl and Dictionary Page BG Stamp.

 Starting from L to R ~ 1. Apply ink to the top R corner and the L bottom

  corner of the Dictionary Page/BG stamp. Don’t try for a straight line, let the ink

  fade off. 2. See second photo. 3. Follow the map and add the rest of the images to

 create the background. 4. Stamp out sentiment and trim out. Add focal silhouette 
image to card front.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

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Here is another example using this same pattern just different designer paper.

Thanks for stopping by!

Each week I will be sharing, through January, a different card 
showing different techniques.  Hope you will stop by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!!
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
with this mixed media Happy Holidays tag using the NEW
Background Branches Die (yes a Die) by Blue Knight Stamps.

So cool to have a Die for the Background Branches stamp set.  They can be layered 
over the ink stamped branches on the project.  In my case, a tag!!

Products used are: Blue Knight Stamps: Pines and Deer, BG Sheet Music,
Pines and Distant Mountains, BG Dictionary Page, BG Branches and Die, 
Reverse Sentiments and Mixed Media Numbers. Ink: Distress Oxide.
Acrylic paint and homespun fabric with buttons added. Adhesive is
by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Thank you all for stopping by this year, appreciate so much!!
 I will be starting my 17th year as a maker and look forward
to creating with fabulous products, that just get better, in this
creative industry.

Connie
crafty_mercer 

Post-It-Note ideas with Blue Knight Stamps Mixed Media Products~

Hi there!!!
Today I'm sharing some crafty ideas for
Post-It-Holders.  These are great for an office
friend gift or stocking stuffers.  I'm using my
new Mixed Media products by Blue Knight Stamps.

I was pretty excited when I found the craft color Post-It-Notes on
Amazon, so now you know where my inspiration came from.  I didn't
keep track of measurements, I just created.  Once you get one done
then the measurements are worked out. 
1. L top corner ~ I covered a library card holder with the NEW
Mixed Media Designer paper then stamped it with the
Dictionary BG stamp. I added the Mixed Media Numbers, 
BG Branches and the Reverse Sentiment (Just a Note), to the front.
Tied with home spun fabric and added a button.
2. R top corner ~ I created a folder using craft cardstock and scored
in the middle (for the Post-It-Note pad) to sit. The cover is a 2 3/4" square.
I added a scalloped border to the bottom of the Mixed Media Designer
paper and stamped with the BG Branches and Reverse Sentiments. Twine 
and a button were added.
3. L bottom ~ This one is really easy!  Just cover a coaster or chipboard
with Mixed Media Designer paper, stamp with the Mixed Media Numbers
set and the Reverse Sentiments.  Add a clip and tie with homespun and
a button to the top of the coaster. 
4. R bottom ~ This one is the same as the folder design (on top).
 Supplies are the same.  I sewed homespun fabric, antique trim
and an antique button, on the cover, for a vintage look. 

Some other examples.  These are really fun to create.
The Mixed Media products by Blue Knight Stamps
make them really cute :):) I packaged them in clear bags
and will share with friends. 
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. 
Thanks for stopping by!
It's not to late to make these. Super fun!!
Connie

Merry Christmas Tag with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a "Merry Christmas Tag" using stamps
by Blue Knight Stamps.  So Fun!!!

The tag background is a mix of Distress Oxide inks.  I then added in stamps
 from the Sheet Music BG stamp. Also added in, is the Music Notes
around the Pines and Deer (focal image).  The sentiment is stamped
three times, with different inks, and trimmed out, adhered with
dimensional adhesive using the Reverse Sentiments stamps. The
gift packages are from the Child with Sleigh set.

The bottom border is from the Mixed Media set, stamped in
different colors, punched out and adhered with the "Tiny
Attacher" by Tim Holtz.  Last, stamp numbers in random
spots and then speckle with white acrylic paint. Add a fun
homespun tie with a pear pin and button to finish the tag. 
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. 
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer 

Happy Holidays Tag with Blue Knight Stamps ~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a "happy holidays gift tag" using
stamps by Blue Knight Stamps. 
 

This was a fun Christmas Tag to create.  It would look great on a tree or gift.
The background is a mix of Distress Oxide inks (my favorite color medium
 to create with).  The stamps were added along with sentiments.  Other
stamps used are: Pines and Deer, Sheet Music BG, Reverse
Sentiments, Child with Sleigh and Mixed Media set.
Add a homespun fabric tie, with a pear pin and button, so festive
for a completed tag.  All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

The Lord Said Card with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing "The Lord Said" card using stamps
and Designer Paper/Mixed Media by Blue Knight
Stamps. The Mixed Media Designer Paper  is so perfect
for when you need a quick card.  Makes for a beautiful
card background.

The card is stamped with the following sets by
Blue Knight Stamps - Hope Set, Silhouette Birds and Branches, 
Background Branches and Sheet Music BG. 

Speckle with white acrylic paint for a distressed look.  All
adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Mixing it up with old and new~

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing a card that I have used NEW Blue Knight
Rubber Stamps and retired stamps.  Fun to mix it up!!!

I started with the Mixed Media Pattern Paper, a NEW product, and two
retired sets called Rejoice Always and Kind Words Bouquet.  I added
two NEW products called Background Branches (silhouette) and
Reverse Sentiments.  

I couldn't leave out the Mixed Media Numbers Set!!! Love the look
of the numbers, enhancing the background, for a fun eclectic
design.  The script font is from the retired set called 
Rejoice Always by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. 
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Mixed Media ~ Background Branches by Blue Knight Stamps, NEW!!!!

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a NEW stamp set by Blue Knight Stamps
that I especially love.  I love creating, adding in a
little something, something for added interest. The set is
called Background Branches. 

Mixing the silhouette branches with a line drawn branch is a fun
look on a card or tag. The background is a mix of Distress Oxide inks.
I heat dry after each color is added. Other stamps added are
Reverse Sentiments, Dictionary Page/BG, and View from my Window
stamp and die(bird).  To complete the tag homespun fabric is added
along with a flower power button.  Last I speckled the tag
with white acrylic paint.
  
Thanks for stopping by!!
I have more to share soon!!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Blossoming Branches by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a couple of cards from the 
NEW release by Blue Knight Stamps.  The stamp I'm
creating with is called Blossoming Branches!!! So pretty!! 

The card on the left is created using Panpastels for the 
background.  I took 4 coordinating colors and layered them across the
front of the card. I then stamped the Blossoming Branches over the
background. To get the flowers white, I erased the color with a 
Hi-Polymer Eraser (white).  Also added are Birds ll, Dictionary Page/BG
and Birds Song (sentiment).
The card on the right is using a mix of Distress Oxide inks to
create the card background.  I used Dictionary Page and Tell Me
the Story of Jesus/BG stamps for an added mixed media element.
Also added are Branches & Leaves (bird) and Birds Song (sentiment).
The silhouette branches, at the bottom of the card, are from the
Silhouette Birds & Branches set.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.
 
Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Pine Tree Trio by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!!!
Today I'm sharing cards created using the
NEW stamp called Pine Tree Trio by
Blue Knight Stamps.  Such a cool stamp to add
into a scene or use it as a single image.

The top card is created using a mix of Distress Oxide inks
and background stamps. I used Matthew 1 and Dictionary
Page.  Also added in are Pines & Deer, One Line Sentiment/
thank you. and Birds ll.
The bottom card is created in the same manner. The background stamp
used is Tell Me the Story of Jesus.  Also added in are Birds ll,
Silhouette Moose, One Line Sentiments/lucky you. and thank you.
I used Versafine/blk. onyx, for the pine trees, on a stamping
platform for both cards. 
Adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by.
Connie
crafty_mercer