Creating with Lavinia Stamps for Topflight Stamps~

Hi guys!
Today is my turn on Topflight Stamps Blog. I will be sharing
cards I created using Lavinia Stamps and my imagination!! 
These stamps are really fun and Topflight has an
awesome selection. If you can dream it, Topflight can help you
create it!!

Both of the cards were created in the same manner just with different stamps.
The cardstock used has a matt (slick) finish to it. It takes the Distress Oxide ink
differently than regular cardstock. Really gave the cards a different look.
As always all the details are on Topflight Stamps Blog.

Products Used:

Lrg. Reindeer

Midnight Meandering

Butterflies

Laurel Stencil

Pebble Stencil

Berry Stencil

Mini Bee

Meadow Grass

Sentiment/Brave and Loved

Sentiment/Don't let life dull your Sparkle

Versafine/Onyx Black

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT

Color Swatching with the Filmstrip stamp by Darkroom Door ~

Hi guys!!
If you love swatching your inks stay tuned.
Darkroom Door has a line of Filmstrip stamps (I'm
sure you have seen them a time or two on my blog).
They are perfect for this~

I had the idea that the Filmstrip Stamp would make a great swatching stamp for my
favorite inks.  I decided to try it out by swatching my Distress Oxide inks.  I love how it
came together and that is why I'm sharing this with you. The Filmstrip stamp gives an eclectic
and unique design to the art of swatching. 

 

Instructions:
1. Gather supplies.  Frame Stamp. Archival Jet Black ink and white cardstock cut to 7 1/2" x 2" .
Go to Ranger Ink and print out the color chart of the ink you are swatching.  This will act as your labels
for the Filmstrip sections.  They are the perfect size and will save lots of time too. 
2. Stamp Filmstrip stamp.  Depending on the amount ink colors, will depend on how many Filmstrips you will
need to stamp. I did 12.  I used a stamp platform to duplicate each Filmstrip perfectly.
3.Gather inks to be swatched.
4. Take the stamped image strips and punch a hole in the top for an O ring. I used the Crop-A-Dile/Big Bite
 and punched 6 at a time.  I centered the hole and marked with a pencil.
5. Take the color chart (printed from Ranger Ink) and trim the names out. I cut them in strip from
the printed out sheet.  Then cut each name off separately.
6. I laid out the Filmstrip images and glued each name above a section of the Filmstrip.  This is the 
part that takes the most time.  I used Dual Tip Glue Pen by HomeHobby by 3L

I swatched one strip at a time.  This part was fun and I enjoyed creating each strip.  I put a little color
on my non stick mat and a squirt of water. Using a Ranger water brush the color was applied to the

Filmstrip section.

If you are in the states Topflight Stamps has the Filmstrip stamp (you can use my code
and get 12% off (conniemercer) in stock and
international Darkroom Door (Australia) will be happy to send the
 stamp your way.

Thanks for stopping by~
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Kraft Gift Tags with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

 Hi guys!
It is my turn on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog. I
hope you will hop on over. I am sharing more tags created
with the Dome Jar Shaker Cutting Dies by 
Stampendous!  These are so fun and easy to get really
creative with.

I have all the details on the Scrapbook Adhesive by 3l Blog.  I have
a designer tip about creating the snowy effect on the tags.
Check it out!!!

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Squares Black Mix
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
HomeHobby by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen

other: #12 tag/Kraft, Darkroom Door: Stencil/Brick Wall, small brads, acrylic white paint, old toothbrush (to speckle with), Distress Oxide inks, Bazzill cardstock, jute or twine. 

Thanks for stopping by~
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Daddy's Home by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps

 Hi guys!
I'm sharing another stamp called Daddy's Home
by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.
It is really sweet!!!
Daddy's Home

I thought this was the sweetest image.

Card #1 

                                          This card is stamped with Archival/Jet Black ink and
                                     colored with PanPastels.  I used both sets, the Day & Night 
                                              and the Sunrise & Sunset.  After the coloring was 
                                           completed the card front was sprayed with a sealer and 
                                                                then matted to created a card.

                                                                               Card #2

On this card I used Distress Oxide inks to create the blue sky
background.  The elements in the stamp are colored
with Distress Oxide inks also.  The Humming bird (feasting
on the purple flowers) is from the Birds 11 set.  The black cat is 
from the Girls & Pets set. 
Easy and cute!!!

  Would love to see you join us over on the

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/Guest DT Member

Christmas Tags with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi guys!
It is my turn on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog. 
I'm sharing gift tags that were created using the Truck Load
Cutting Dies by Stampendous! These are perfect for Christmas
gift tags.  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L have the perfect adhesives
for this type of paper piecing projects. 

I have all the details on the Scrapbook Adhesives blog. I hope you 
will take a look. The dies are so fun and Scrapbook Adhesives by
3L make it so easy to put them together. 

 

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Squares Black Mix
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
HomeHobby by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen

other: Kraft circle reinforcers, Distress Oxide inks, Archival Jet Black ink, Brick Wall Stencil by Darkroom Door, Bazzill cardstock and jute.

PIN IT!!!

Thanks for stopping by~
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Vintage Car by Darkroom Door~

 Hi guys!
I have a couple of Vintage Card/Eclectic stamped cards to share
by Darkroom Door. This is from the current release and makes
a great guy card!!

These are simply created. No special supplies needed.

I used the Vintage Car set to create the background. Stamp the small
cars on the cardstock and then do the Distress Oxide inks

to the background.  Gives it a funky look!!  The focal is stamped and

matted and then added to the card front.

The Journey stencil was used to create the background
on this card. Then the Distress Oxide inks were
used to add color to the background.  The focal Vintage Car,
was stamped and cut out and then added to the
card front.  The sentiment was added next.

Products used: Darkroom Door: Vintage Car/Eclectic

Sketchy Stars, Vintage Automobile set, Journey Med. Stencil.
other: Distress Oxide inks, Archival/Jet Black, Scrapbook
Adhesives by 3L (adhesive).

Thanks for stopping by~
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Mini Open Book by Darkroom Door~

Hi guys!
I'm sharing one of the new Eclectic stamps
called Mini Open Book by Darkroom Door.
Super cute!!!

The first one is the butterfly, in the Open Book, card.  I used the Distress
Oxide inks to make a mixed media type background.  I added stamps and stencils
to complete the background.  The open book is stamped on beige mixed 
media paper and cut out.  Text is stamped and then the butterfly is added.

The second card is really easy to whip up in a short time.
  Love those kind~

The background is created with Distress Oxide inks and a 
Darkroom Door stencil.  The background is
splattered with water for the distress look that I so love.
The open book is stamped out, cut out and added.  I used Scrapbook
 Adhesives by 3L to keep everything in place.

Products used:
Darkroom Door: Mini Open Door Eclectic stamp, Happy Birthday set,
Celebrating 10 Years (balloon), French Script Texture stamp, Friendship
Sentiment stamp, Number Medley, Lots of Labels, Butterflies,
Diamonds Stencil and Arty Circles Stencil.

other: Distress Oxide ink, Archival/Jet Black and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
 adhesives.
Thanks for stopping by~
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Coffee Lovers Blog Hop Fall/Winter 2020

Hi guys!!
I'm happy to participate in the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop Fall/Winter 2020.
I don't think I have missed very many.  Always amazing inspiration!!!

You guys do know you can participate too.  All you need to do 
is create a new card with the theme of coffee, tea, hot chocolate or
hot apple cider.  Upload your card to (Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog) 
and you could win some great prizes!!
 That is always fun!!!

I am creating with Blue Knight Rubber Stamps as my focal image.
I am also creating with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and a stencil by 
Darkroom Door.
 I'll have links to the supplies at the end of the post.

I used a #12 tag and folded it in half to create a card.
The card background was created using Distress Oxide inks and 
a stencil by Darkroom Door.  The focal image was stamped
using Archival/Jet Black ink. The books and coffee cup are by
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps. The image is colored with
Distress Oxide inks.  The stamped words are adhered with
3D Foam squares by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

The inside of the card is a great place for a coffee/tea treat.
Always yummy to dunk a homemade cookie in hot
coffee or tea!

Some great deals over on Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.
Retiring and Overstock Sale.
Check it out!!!!

Products used:
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Beau-tea-ful, Coffee Makes Me
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: 3D Foam Squares mix, Dual Tip Glue Pen,
E-Z Runner Grand Dispenser 
Darkroom Door: Brick Wall stencil small
Other: Tim Holtz Giant Size Tags #12,
Distress Oxide inks, Archival/Jet Black and seam binding ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie

Filmstrip/Seashells by Darkroom Door~

Hi guys!
I have another Filmstrip stamp to share by Darkroom Door.
This one is called Seashells.  It pairs with the Seashell set and
background stamp so well.

On both of the cards the background is created using 
Distress Oxide inks.  In case you haven't noticed I love
using this ink.  When watered down it is like  watercoloring 
but better.  It leaves imperfections that look really
cool in the stamped image.  The Filmstrip stamp is stamped
with Archival/Jet Black.

On both cards I used Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L for adhesive.
 
Products used: Darkroom Door: Filmstrip/Seashells, Fishing Net,
Sketchy Stars, Happy Sentiment Stamp, Shells Background,
 Open Sea Quote, Seashells set.
other: Distress Oxide ink, Archival Jet Black, Misti /stamp
platform, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by~
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Flimstrip/Ocean Life by Darkroom Door~

Hi guys!!
I have a couple cards to share using the newly
released Filmstrip/Ocean Life by Darkroom Door. 

The first card is showing how it can be used as an
awesome background stamp. 

The Filmstrip is stamped 3 times on a stamping platform (Misti). I do this so 
I can re-stamp to get a good dark border on the Filmstrip image.
The strips are colored with Distress Oxide inks and then cut to make a wonky
background. The Frame/Filmstrip stamp is used to showcase the
Fish and Seahorse.

The second card is created with distress Oxide inks to create
a ocean background.  I used the Arty circles stencil to create
the bubbles.  The Filmstrip is colored with Distress Oxide inks
and adhered to front of card.  The fish are from the Under The Sea set
by Darkroom Door. All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Products used: Darkroom Door: Filmstrip/Ocean Life
Under The Sea, Tropical Island, Filmstrip Frame and Arty Circles/small
 stencil.
other: Misti, Distress Oxide, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Thanks for stopping by~
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Small Stamps by Darkroom Door~

 Hi guys!!
I have four newly released Small Stamps to share with 
you by Darkroom Door.  They are adorable!!!!

Cute, right?

Each one of these cards are created with the same steps.
The background is a stencil with Distress Oxide ink. I
then stamped over the backgrounds using the Number Medley set.
Highlights were added and colored in with Distress

Oxide inks.  The sentiment (small stamps) were stamped over
the mixed media background. They measure about 4 1/2 X 4 1/2.
A really cute size!!

Products used: Darkroom Door: Biggest Hugs, Make the Most, 
Enjoy the Magic and Love and Sunshine.
 Buzzing Bees, Number Medley, Sketchy Stars, Fine Leaves.
Darkroom Door stencils: Diamonds stencil sm., Mesh stencil lrg., 
Brick Wall stencil sm., Arty Circle sm., Sunshine stencil sm.

Other: Distress Oxide, Archival ink, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by~
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Gerbera Daisy Stamps by Darkroom Door~

 Hi guys!!

Today I'm sharing cards made with the Gerbera Daisy
set by Darkroom Door.  Very cool set!!!!

I created two cards with a mixed media vibe.

The background is colored with Distress Oxide ink.  All
of the elements are colored with Distress Oxide. Archival ink
is used to stamp the images.  The sentiment is stamped on top

of the Gerbera Daisy.  Very easy and striking card!!

The same process was used to create this card. The Distress Oxide
 inks are great watercolors.  One of my favorite ways to use
them.  
Products used: Gerbera Daisy, Number Medley, Fine Leaves,
Grunge Marks and Brick Wall stencil small.
Other: Distress Oxide inks, Archival inks, acrylic paint,
 Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Thanks for stopping by~
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Sketched Alphabet by Darkroom Door~

 Hi guys!
I have more Darkroom Door to share with you!!!
I'm showcasing Sketched Alphabet.  I think you will 
love this set!!!

When I trimmed out this set I decided to keep the
stamps in strips.  I may cut each letter out separately
at a later date.  My vision was using this set as a background.
With that said here is my first card~

The stamps were stamped in strips.  The background, along with the
letters, are colored with Distress Oxide ink.  The typewriter is stamped with 
Archival ink and colored with Distress Oxide ink.  It is them trimmed out. 
The same process was used with the pencil stamp.  Sketchy Stars are
 added along with the sentiment.

Even though the stamps are in strips, they worked great for
this design.  I stamped the letters, trimmed then out , colored
 and then adhered to the card front.  The leaves are stamped
over the mixed media background.  Sketchy Stars were added for
excitement! Being HOME is exciting!!

Products used: Sketched Alphabet, Garden birds, Carved Leaves,
Bird Life. Typewriter, Spiral Notebook, Pencils, Sketchy Stars.
Other: Distress Oxide, Archival ink, TH idea-ology/Big Chat.
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Thank for stopping by~
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