Topflight Stamps 8th Birthday Blog Hop~

 

It's Topflight Stamps 8th birthday and time to celebrate. I’ve teamed up 
with some great designers to showcase celebratory projects using
 the unique products available at Topflight Stamps.  Please hop
 along with us and see all the beautiful talent from this group of amazing
 designers! The master list, of hop stops, is on the 
Topflight Stamps Blog.
We are also Hopping on Instagram!  You can start at the 
Topflight Stamps account @topflightstamps

I had some fun creating three mixed media style tags CELBRATING life.
I'm using We're All Mad there by Katzel Kraft and Paper Artsy 
(Seth Apter) ESA44.  The animal images are colored with watercolor 
paints by Studio Light. 

All of the products are listed below and linked if

possible. 

The three tags were created in the same way using the same products, just
changed up the animal and tag color.  The tag background colors are Distress
Oxide inks (watered down).  I added stamps and stencil images to give a
worn look.  The animal images are adhered with dimensional adhesive.
The sentiments are by Creative Expressions called 
Inspirational Wordies Sentiment sheet.  Product List: Katzel Kraft:
We're All Mad Here and Los Nombres. Tracy Evans: BG Elements (TELL).
Paper Artsy: Seth Apter, ESA44 and Kate Crane: Stencil PS429.

Pulling out my much loved Darkroom Door Stamps to
create a card set Celebrating Life.  I'm also using 
embossing products by WOW!, the Embossing Pad
and the Opaque Bright White Powder on the sentiment
strips.   Topflight has a GREAT selection of Darkroom Door
Stamps. My cards include: Grunge Marks, Numbers BG,
Sentiment Strip/Celebrate, Layered Handwriting BG,
Warm Wishes, Small Stamp/Take Flight and Stencil/Friendship.

Did we mention there will be prizes?

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday celebration without prizes! Topflight Stamps is giving four lucky winners $50 Gift Certificates to the store. Two winners will be chosen from commenters on the blog hop and two will be chosen from commenters on the IG hop. For a chance to win, make sure to visit the stops on the hop and leave a comment by April 1st. Winners will be announced on the Topflight Stamps blog on Thursday, April 3rd. U.S.A winners only due to shipping issues. Good Luck!

Don't forget we're also having a SALE in the store during the celebration. Check out the selection of stamps and other goodies sourced from all around the world!

Your next stop is Lisa

Thanks for stopping by and hope
you enjoy all the amazing
INSPIRATION!!!!
Connie
@crafty_mercer

Backyard Blooms Cards with Buttons Galore & More~

Hi there!!
Sharing my last project using the Backyard Blooms 
Novelty buttons by Buttons Galore & More. I did a 
couple of mixed media cards and added buttons
and Jelly Beans as embellishments. Really love the
look and added dimension it gives the card front.

These were super fun to create and the background mix worked perfect
for the button mix that I wanted to add.  

The center of the flowers have the Jelly Bean half pearlz. They are easy
to set also. I used Dual Tip Glue Pen by HomeHobby by 3L.
All other adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

I hope you come away with a love for buttons.  They look 
good on everything.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Handyman Tag with Buttons Galore & More~

Hi guys!!
I have another project to share using the 
Handyman Novelty Buttons by Buttons Galore & More. 

This is a mixed media tag using rubber stamps, stencils and the 
Handyman Buttons for the perfect 3D visual.  The buttons
have a shank so they work better if you remove the shank
and they will be easier to adhere to a paper project.  I'm using
Adhesive Dots by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. They are strong
and keep the button in place.

The buttons  add such a "special" touch to the tag!!  I love
the look!
Thanks for stopping by!
Stay tuned for more projects using Buttons Galore & More
beautiful buttons!!

Connie
crafty_mercer

Art Journal Page with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

hey there!!
Today I'm sharing an Art Journal page over on the 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.  It is called
"it's OK to be different because" 

This was so much fun to create and the 3D Foam Adhesive
really makes the stamped images pop off the page.  

The letters are adhered using the 3D Foam Squares and the E-Z Runner
Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.  I used the 3D Foam Squares
 on every other letter.  Gives it a wonky look :):) 

As always I have all the details over on the 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.  I hope you will 
take a look.
Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Squares White Mix and Micro Squares
3D Foam Strips and Circles White Mix
E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

other: Stamps: Darkroom Door, Masterpiece Design, Katzelkraft and Paper Artsy. Ink: Ranger: Archival, Distress Oxide. Stencil: Darkroom Door.

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Mixed Media Tags with Buttons Galore & More~

Hi there button fans!!!
Today I'm sharing a couple of mixed media tags
using Buzzin Around Buttons by Buttons Galore & More.

The buttons are added to the finished tags using 
Adhesive Dots by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3l.  The Bee buttons
have a shank so you will need to take wire cutters and snip
the shank and then they can be easily added to your 
project.

The Bee, on the material bow, is adhered to a stick pin. Easy to create
for projects!!

Thanks for stopping by!!
Look in the novelty section for all of the fun themed 
buttons that look great on projects!

Connie
crafty_mercer

Crayon Canvas Bag with Buttons Galore & More ~

Hi there!
I had the opportunity to create with buttons from 
Buttons Galore & More and had such a fun time!

My first project is a canvas zippered bag created for
those broken or used crayons.

I used the School Value Pack for my embellishments.  The pack has plain
buttons, themed buttons (with shanks) and themed buttons (with
no shanks). 

It also used stencils to help create a graffiti type background for the bag. 
The buttons are sewn on by hand using coordinating threads.

other products:
stencils: Darkroom Door (brick wall, friends), acrylic paint, embroidery
thread, ribbon, pear pin, ink: Archival / Jet Black (for words).
 
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you come back.
I will be showing projects created with Buttons Galore &
More through February.
Connie
@crafty_mercer 

Mary & Joseph and Kneeling Santa by Blue Knight Stamps~ New!!!

Today I'm sharing a couple of Christmas stamps by
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  They are from the
NEW release and so cute!!!
The first one is called Mary and Joseph.

I used the Tell Me the Story of Jesus Background stamp for the
first stamped layer.  The ink is Distressed Oxide/blue tone.
The image is stamped on heavy cardstock and colored in with
panpastels. Also added is the bird from Birds ll.  Twine is added
to the card front along with the sentiment.  Dimensional adhesive  
by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L is used on the project.

The second card is called Kneeling Santa. 
I used a stencil / brick wall to create the backdrop
for the Santa image.  I used panpastels and colored
pencils to add color to the image.  The sentiments is 
from One Line Sentiments/blessings.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Connie/DT Member

@crafty_mercer

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Books and Candles by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps ~ NEW!!!!

Hi!
Today I'm sharing a NEW stamp by 
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps called Books
and Candles.  It's a fun one!!! 

The cards are using a stencil to create a wall paper effect.  The images 
are colored with Distress Oxide inks (watered down).  This is a very
forgiving medium to add color to an image.  

Also used lucky you./One Line Sentiment for the greeting 
on both cards. 

All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Thanks for stopping by!

Connie/DT Member
@crafty_mercer

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Relax card with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~

 Today I'm sharing a fun card called Relax, we are all crazy...
 over on  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.
It is mixed media style showcasing the E-Z Runner Grand 
Dots Repositionable Dispenser.

As always I have all the details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Blog. Hope you go check it out.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie/DT Member

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner Grand Dots Repositionable Dispenser
Crafty Foam Tape 108′ Black
Crafty Foam Tape 108′ White
3D Foam Strips
3D Foam Squares White Mix

other: Brushes: Hero Arts, Ink: Hero Arts, Ranger. Embossing Powder: WOW!, Stamps: KatzelKraft. Stencil: Darkroom Door.

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Art Journal Page with Hero Arts and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi all!
Today I'm sharing an Art Journal Page over on the
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog using the "best'
adhesive ever and some pretty cool mixed media products by 
Hero Arts.

I love building art journal pages.  Always with a message I'm trying 
share through the page.  I'm using Hero Arts ink and brushes. The coolest!
I have all the details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.
 

I hope you enjoy this project. It is a little messy but not bad and you end up with a cool art page.

Thanks for stopping by!

Connie

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Squares White Mix
3D Foam Strips Black
Metallic Transfer Foil Nature
E-Z Runner Stars Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

other: Ink: Hero Arts, Ranger. Stamps: Darkroom Door, Blue Knight Rubber Stamps. Stencils: Darkroom Door. Embossing Powder: WOW!. Ink Applicator: Hero Arts.by Hero Arts.

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Silhouette Hummingbirds with Flowers by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps ~ NEW!!!

 Hi all!
Today I'm sharing two cards using the NEW Silhouette
Hummingbirds with Flowers by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.

The top card is created using a brick wall stencil and distressed with
a  pattern wheel (I think that is what it is called).  Leaves are 
stamped out from the Sloth stamp set and colored with Distress
Oxide iks.

I used Archival ink and Distress Oxide inks for the color. The sentiment
is from the NEW One Line Sentiment/Did you know.
On the second card a stencil is used, for the background, and then
the Silhouette Hummingbirds with Flowers is stamped over
the background with Archival ink. Embellishments are added
to the card front.

The sentiment is from the One Line Sentiments/friends rock.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie/DT Member
@crafty_mercer

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Seaside Beach Fence by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps ~ NEW!!!

Hi all!
Today I'm sharing two cards using the NEW 
Seaside Beach Fence Stamp by Blue Knight Rubber
Stamps.  Both cards are created in a similar way.

The top left card is colored using the Day & Night Panpastel
Palette.  The day sun is created with a small round stencil.
The card on the top right is colored using the Sunrise &
Sunset Panpastel Palette.  The night moon is created the same
way as the day card, using a small round stencil. The sentiments used 
on both cards are from the One Line Sentiments/happy anyday.
All adhesives are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie/DT Member
@crafty_mercer

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Topflight Stamps 6th Birthday Blog Hop~

 

Hi guys!
I'm so excited to be included in the
Topflight Stamps 6th Birthday Blog Hop.

It's Topflight Stamps 6th birthday and time to celebrate. I’ve teamed up 
with some great designers to showcase celebratory projects using
 the unique products available at Topflight Stamps.  Please hop
 along with us and see all the beautiful talent from this group of amazing
 designers! The master list, of hop stops, is on the Topflight Stamps Blog.
We are also Hopping on Instagram! You can start at the 
 Topflight Stamps account @topflightstamps.

I created two projects for the Blog Hop, one signature Topflight Stamps 
piece and a second using products from Topflight Stamps. 

 This is a mixed media type card using products by
Darkroom Door.  The ink is Distressed Oxides watered down and
treated like watercolors. Sets used are: Sm. Sketched Aplabet, Global
Postmarks, Ranson Alphabet, Vintage Planes, Daisy Delight, French
Script/texture, Envelope Note, Be Bold and Celebrate Sentiment Strip.
So cool Topflight Stamps have been in business 6 YEARS!!

For my second project I created an Art Journal page using products
by PaperArtsy.   

I started this page with no idea except I wanted to use the NEW (to me)
set by Sara Naumann ESN66.  I added color to the page with
Distress Oxides and ephemera. Just kept adding layers with stamps and
stencils. 

I used these products by PaperArtsy:  ESN66, ESN55, ESN 34, ESN 50,
ESN 52, ESC21, PS204, PS271 and WOW! Embossing Powder. 

Did we mention there will be prizes?

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday celebration without prizes! Topflight Stamps is giving four lucky winners $50 Gift Certificates to the store. Two winners will be chosen from commenters on the blog hop and two will be chosen from commenters on the IG hop. For a chance to win, make sure to visit the stops on the hop and leave a comment by April 1st. Winners will be announced on the Topflight Stamps blog on Monday, April 3rd. Good Luck.  U.S.A winners only due to shipping issues. Good Luck!

Thanks for stopping by and hope
you enjoy all the amazing
INSPIRATION!!!!
Connie
@crafty_mercer