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
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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