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
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Farm Pump by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing my forth project using the 
Farm Pump stamp by Blue Knight Stamps. 
It is a fun one and can be colored different ways!! 

I colored like a creek was running down, to the pump, on both cards, just
colored different path ways. 

Both cards are colored using panpastels.  On this card I
added in the deer from the Pines and Deer set.  The bird
is from the Birds ll set.  The Sun/Moon Circle stencil for
the sun behind the barn. 

On this card I'm showing a different path for the water to
flow down by the pump.  You can also color like the path
is a road, as shown on the stamp packaging. I added the
rabbit set from the Forest Animals-Racoon set. The
birds are from the Flocks of Birds. 
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

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

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

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

Feather Stamps & Die with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing the Feather Stamp & Die along with
 Bird Saying Stamp & Die.  These two sets are
designed to be use together (or separate), you choose :):)

To start this card I used the Feather Stamps along with the Bird Sayings
(clear set) set to create the card background.  I just stamped in random
spots on Kraft cardstock.  I then die cut three Feathers and colored them
with Distress Oxide ink.  The Feathers were attached to the center
of the card front with dimensional adhesive.  The sentiments are from the
Bird Sayings set and Reverse Sentiments.  Speckle with white acrylic

paint.  To complete the card, add twine and a button for a bottom border. 

This is another example using the Feather Stamps with the Bird Sayings Stamps.
Create a background on the Mixed Media 2 Designer Paper using 
black ink.  I added a bird border, to the bottom of the card, using the
Birds on Wire Stamp.  The sentiment is from the Bird Sayings set and
the Reverse Sentiments.  Twine was added to the bottom of the card.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!!
More to come~
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 

Introducing Mixed Media 2 Designer Paper with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!!
Just incase you missed the Mixed Media 2 Designer
Paper by Blue Knight Stamps, here you go!!!
 Super fun!!!  All ready to stamp and create
with. 

The pack comes with 20 two sided A2 size designer paper.  All ready 
for the stamped images.  The mixed media background is created for you.
Makes for a quick/fast card.  Another idea is making cards ahead and
having them on hand. All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
 Other stamps, by Blue Knight, used on the following
 cards from L to R.
Pink/Mix paper: Birds on Wire, Reverse Sentiments, Feathers and Bird Sayings.
Purple/Mix paper: Flowers in Grass, Birds ll, Encouragement Sentiments
and Reverse Sentiments.
Peach/Mix paper: Sheet Music BG, Bird Sayings, Chickadee, Music Notes,
and Reverse Sentiments.
Orange/Mix paper: Reverse Sentiments, Did you know..., Cone Flowers,
BG Dictionary Page, Mixed Media Numbers Set, Beach Stuff, 
BG Branches and Silhouette Grasses.
Blue/Mix paper: BG Branches, Silhouette Grasses, Reverse Sentiments,
Mixed Media Numbers Set, BG Dictionary page, Encouragement 
Sentiments and Beach Stuff.  
Blue Knight carries 14 different designer paper packs!! 
Great for cards and tags!!
Thanks for stopping by!!
All Blue Knight projects this month!!

Connie
crafty_mercer 

Open Window Landscape Stamp/Die Cards ~ Blue Knight Stamps

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing another Open Window/
Landscape Stamp /Die card by
Blue Knight Stamps.  These cards are the same
concept as the Open Window/Portrait Stamp/Die just
going the other way. Perfect for landscape scenery stamps.

Both of the cards are created the same just different scenery stamps.  The
images are colored with Panpastels, speckled with white acrylic
paint and a sentiment from the Reverse Sentiments set is added.  The
window frame is added over the scene using dimensional adhesive.
These are pretty fast when you are in a bind for a card.

The stamps used for this card are: Dense Forest and Forest Animals-Racoon.

The stamp I used for this card is: Island Reflective.  Just one other
stamp besides the Open Window and Sentiments stamp. The Open Window
 is stamped on Kraft cardstock for a different look. All
adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
This ends the month for me!

 Thanks so much to Blue Knight 
Stamps for having me Guest Design.
See you soon!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Open Window Portrait Stamp/Die Cards ~ Blue Knight Stamps

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing my third project, as a Guest Designer, 
for Blue Knight Stamps.  I'm creating with the 
Open Window/Portrait Stamp and Die. 

Both cards are being "framed" over a scenery stamped image.  Both are colored using
Panpastels.  The window frames are colored with Panpastesl also.  Once the
 scenery is stamped and colored all that is left to do is add the window frame
over the scenery image using dimensional adhesive.  I always like to
add a sentiment to the card front (cause after all isn't that what a 
card is for, to say something) 

The stamps used on this card are: Birds ll, Praise Him, Garden 
Gate and Reverse Sentiments.  Also used the Sun/Moon
Stencil above the hill.

On this card the stamps used are: Ski Lodge, Child with Sleigh,
Silhouette Dogs and Reverse Sentiments.  Both cards are speckled
 with white acrylic paint. All adhesive is by Scrapbook  
Adhesives by 3L.

 Thanks for stopping by!
See you next Tuesday for my last project Guest Designing
for Blue Knight Stamps.
Connie
crafty_mercer

Honey Bee & Sunflower Stamp/Die Card and Tag ~ Blue Knight Stamps

Hi there!
I'm back with my second project for 
Blue Knight Stamps.  Today I'm sharing one
card (and a tag) using the NEW Honey Bee & Sunflower
 stamp and die. 

I also added in the Tag die. Very cool to layer the tag on a card front.
Also created a fun Gift Tag!!

To begin creating this card I cut all the elements needed, the tag, and the
four layers of the Honey Bee and Sunflower.  I then stamped each layer, colored
with Distress Oxide inks and assembled with dimensional adhesive.   

I stamped the tag with the Dictionary Page BG stamp, added
a sticker reinforcer and then added the Honey Bee and Sunflower cluster.
The background paper is from the Mixed Media 2 Designer Paper.
The Honey Bee & Sunflower were stamped in random spots on
the background paper.  The tag was added to the card front. The
sentiment was added from the Reverse Sentiments set. On the petals,
of the Sunflowers, they are stamped with numbers from the
 Mixed Media Numbers set. Looks cool!  Speckle with
white acrylic paint.

To create the tag start by cutting the die out, using the die. 
Add color to the tag with coordinating Distress Oxide inks.
Add in Dictionary Page BG, Mixed Media Numbers and
Honey Bee & Sunflower stamp.  Cut the Honey Bee & Sunflower,
color with Distress Oxides and layer the elements as you like.
Put the cluster together with dimensional adhesive and add the the 
tag front.  Cut the oval elements, using the tag die, cut in half,
add color and add as a bottom border to the tag. Add a fabric tie to the 
top of the tag. The sentiment is from the Did You Know... set. 
Speckle with white acrylic paint.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
See you next Tuesday for project 3.
Connie
crafty_mercer