Praising HIM tag set with Creative Worship Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing my 3rd project for
Creative Worship Stamps.  I will be creating a mixed media
 tag set, with Women of Praise (love this set).    

When I'm creating sets, it is just as easy doing one as it is three. These were 
fun to create and I loved how the Funky Textures 2 made some cool
borders for the bottom of the tags. The tags are created together, in
assembly line fashion. The only thing is different praise people and
different words.

The tag is a hand cut tag (no die).  When I create with them I like them bigger.
This is about a 3 1/4 W x 5 1/4 L (not counting the stamped borders).
I did a mix of Distress Oxide inks and then added the stencil.
Then came a mix of stamps, going for a messy look. 
 The borders were than prepared for three tags. Stamped, colored and  
cut out. They are stapled to the bottom of the tag. Added a fabric
tie and button to the top.  Did all of this two more times.

Once you get one done, two more go fast.  The last thing I like to
do is speckle with white acrylic paint.  An old toothbrush works
good for this. 

Supplies used: Creative Worship Stamps: Vintage Ledger Page, Women of
Praise, Funky Textures 2, Foliage Silhouettes, Texture Tiles 1, Fun Florals,
Typed Thoughts, Sew Many Stitches, Vintage Snippets and Star 
Pattern Stencil. Ink: Ranger: Distressed Oxide: Mowed Lawn, Rustic
Wilderness, Cracked Pistachio. Versafine: Onyx Black. other: Posca: white
 marker pen and white acrylic paint. other: fabric, twine and embossing powder.

Thanks for stopping by!
I will be sharing projects twice a week, so don't be a stranger! 
Connie
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Family of God Card Set with Creative Worship Stamps~

Hi there!
Starting the week with more Creative Worship projects!
Today I'm sharing a card set using the Family of God
Stamp (as the focal) by Creative Worship Stamps. You know 
I can't use just one stamp!

These were really fun to create, especially the card background. I
love making the cards different BUT a set.  Kinda of tricky!!

Both cards are created using the same supplies just a little more of
 this or that and placement is different.  For example: the birds are two
different stamps but same style, so it works well with creating a set
of cards.

I started by placing the stencil over the cardstock and using different inks
created the base and then added in the stamps for a mixed media look. The 
silhouette stamps are amazing with this type of card background.  They 
just pop off the card.  The church die cut is added with minimal coloring.
I just hit it with left over Distress Oxide inks from the card background. 
Supplies used: Creative Worship Stamps: Vintage Ledger Page Clear,
Vintage Snippets, Nature Silhouettes 4, Sitting Pretty, Faith Wordfetti,Too
Faith Definitions, Women of Praise, Family of God Stamp & die and
Star Pattern Stencil. Inks: Ranger: Salvaged Patina, Rustic Wilderness
and Gathered Twigs. Versafine: Onyx Black. other: white acrylic paint,
 white embossing powder and Posca: white paint pen.

Thanks for stopping by!
I will be sharing projects twice a week, so don't be a stranger! 
Connie
crafty_mercer

Topflight Stamps 9th Birthday Blog Hop~

It's Topflight Stamps 9th 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 started out with this beauty!
Such a fun die and it went together easy.  I love easy!!

Studio Light/Tag Tastic
I distressed the tags by adding clear stamps and stencils.  The
tag background is a mix of Distress Oxide inks and white
acrylic paint. 

Added products from Topflight are: Chou & Flowers: Vibrations and
Souvenirs De'te. Tracy Evans: TE46/Lobelia, Paper Artsy: Sara
Naumann/ ESN33, PS323 and PS456 also Eclectica EM149.
My choice of ink ~ Versafine/Onyx Black. The best for silhouette
stamps. Vintage trim and twine. Speckled with white acrylic paint 
to complete the tag.

The second tag~

Added products from Topflight: Chou & Flowers: Vibrations and
Souvenirs De'te. Tracy Evans: TE10/Quirky Birds, Paper Artsy:
stencil/PS456, Sara Naumann/PS271, Hot Picks/HP2401. Vintage
trim and twine. Speckled with white acrylic paint 
to complete the tag.

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 March 31. Winners will be announced on the Topflight Stamps blog on Thursday, April 2nd. 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!

HOP STOPS:

Topflight Stamps

Kathi Rerek

Dina Kowal

Esther Asbury

Annette Allen

Lisa Hoel

Connie Mercer (you are here)

Gwen Lafleur Colleen Dietrich

Ericka Strange

Autumn Clark

Alanna Moses

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

Remembering Jenni Bowlin Studio ~

Hi there!!!
Today I'm sharing a blast from the past, Jenni Bowlin Studio.
This was my favorite paper crafts company back in
the day, around 2009-2013. Do you remember?  I think she was 
ahead of time with her products.  The color palette, vintage ephemera,
clear stamps, inks, punches and scrapbooking papers - all so good!!!!

I'm showcasing stamps from her line to create a couple of vintage
style tags.  The stamps are perfect for the mixed media look!!!

Always loved the labels and silhouette boy and girl.

The word strips are by Tim Holtz/small talk.  Inks are Distress Oxides.

The button is by Jenni too.  She had buttons, chipboard pieces, 
milk caps - the best embellishments.  I still have some!!!

I hope you enjoyed this journey down memory lane.  I still
love her products.  They would fit right in with art journal
pages and the mixed media craze!
Thanks for stopping by.
Connie
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Sunshine Mixed Media Tags~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a couple of tags using
KatzelKraft Stamps, Darkroom Door Stamps and 
Tracy Evans Stamps. I found all these
stamps at Topflight Stamps.  Topflight specializes
in International Stamps. 

I used Distress Oxide inks to create a mix of color for the tag background.
Always fun playing with colors!

I start by layering the stamps and then adding in stencils and
extra elements.  Using a contrasting ink gives a fun look.

Silhouette images look great (and so easy) on this type of art.
I haven't seen a bad silhouette stamp :):).
Supplies used: KatzelKraft: Silhouette Flowers and KT2219
Tracy Evans: Shadowed Elements, Background Elements
and Studio Light: Sentiments & Wishes. Darkroom Door:
Take Flight, Abstract Faded Circles, Abstract 09, Post marks BG,
and Number Medley.
All adhesives are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
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The Lord is my Strength Art Journal Page~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing an Art Journal Page
using stamps by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps
and Creative Worship Stamps. The stamps are
different but worked so well together. 

See what I mean?  So good!
I used Praise Him by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps and Women of Praise
by Creative Worship.

I used Distress Oxide inks (watered down) for the sky and then 
blended for the grass and brick wall. I added stamps and stencils
for a mixed media feel and look.  The silhouette images are placed
on a stamping platform to get a rich coverage. Perfect
placement for re-stamping.  The words are a combination
of stamps by both companies.  I felt like they worked fabulous
together!

Product list:
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Leaning Guitarist, Praise Him and
Birds ll.
Creative Worship Stamps: Vintage Elements, Type Text BG, Texture
Tiles 1, Women of Praise and Mixed Up, Cross Stitch  and 
Brick Wall Stencils.  
Distress Oxide inks: Walnut Stain, Broken China, Peacock
Feathers and Rustic Wilderness.  All adhesive by 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
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Majestic Pines by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing cards created using the
Majestic Pines by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.
A beautiful scenery stamp that is great to 
pop a silhouette stamp in. 

The stamp comes with a set of small horses and a deer family.  They
look really neat stamped in the scene.


Both of these card examples are colored and shaded with
panpastels.  The top one is stamped over the color and the
bottom card is shaded over the stamped image.  I love
the muted effect it has on the stamped image.  Other stamps
used by Blue Knight are Flocks of Birds, One Line Sentiments/ 
lucky you. and friends rock. Birds ll, Silhouette Moose,
 and Sun/Moon Circle stencil.

The background for this card is created with watered down
Distress Oxide inks.  It gives it a mixed media feel. Very
simple card to re-create. All adhesives are by 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
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A Dream is a Wish card

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a mixed media card using
Poppy Field by Creative Worship.  This is a great
stamp to use for a Valentine card. 

I'm using Distress Oxide inks along with stencils and stamps to create a 
card background.  The Poppies are stamped on white
cardstock and then cut out.

Adhere the flowers to the card front and then speckle with white acrylic
paint.  I use an old toothbrush for this.  Works great!
The products used are by Creative Worship (Vintage Elements,
Texture Tiles 1, Poppy Field, Birthday Word Art and Diamond Stencil.)
You can find these on there website HERE.

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

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
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Art Journal Page ~ Spring Hugs!!

Hi there!
I did a mixed media page in my small art journal book.
It is about a 4X6 size.  Kinda like a tag size. 
All of the stamps I'm using you can get at Topflight Stamps.

I created a messy background using watered down
Distress Oxide inks.  I then stamped randomly over the area.
The stamps shown here are by KatzelKraft. I will list below.

The Rabbit is from the We're All Mad HERE by KatzelKraft.
It is stamped, colored and cut out.  It is adhered with dimensional
adhesive. 

The wheat is part of the background and is hard to see.  The sentients
are from Creative Expressions / Hello Spring.  You just cut them out and
adhere to your project.  All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

The stamps by KatzelKrat are Les Nombres, Champs de bles,
Ephemera and We're all mad HERE.  You can find these products at
Topflight Stamps.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
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Faith Over Fear Art Journal Page with Creative Worship by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps ~

 Hi There!!
Excited to share my 4th project using 
Creative Worship Stamps by Sweet 'n Sassy to create a
mixed media Art Journal Page.  


I created a messy background using acrylic paint and Distress
Oxide inks.  I used stencils and stamps to create a fun, crazy look.

The words are stamped out, each letter cut out and then attached to 
the front of the page.  I used the Sew Many Stitches to give the
appearance the letters had been stiched on. 

The stamps used: Thrill of Hope, Grunge Elements 2,  Texture Tiles 1, 
Going Postal, Sew Many Stitches, Messy Marks BG,
Mini Grunge Type Alpha, Faith Wordfetti and To Do List.  
The stencil used is called Mixed Up.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
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Bring in the New Year with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi,
Today I'm sharing an Art Journal page using the 
awesome 3D Foam products over on the 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.

I had such a fun time creating this page  My inspiration came
from the birds.  Sing Loud, Best Year Yet, hoping it 
sticks:):)

First build a background for the page.  I use Distress Oxide inks.
Then decide what you want to say and how you want to
say it:). Always the hard part for me.  I look for inspiration to
get this part done. I found it in the birds.

Then the elements are stamped, trimmed and ready to adhere
to the page.  Added stamps and stencils to the background also.
I have all the details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Blog.  I hope you take a look and make a page for 2024!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Strips, 3D Foam Squares Micro White, 3D Foam Strips Large, 3D Foam Squares White Mix
E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
HomeHobby by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen

other: Ink: Ranger: Distress Oxide, Stamps: Sweet n’ Sassy, Stencil: Sweet n’ Sassy, (Text Background, Geometric Background, Mini Grunge Type Alpha, Many Stitches, Going Postal, Sing Loud and Birthday Word Art Stamp), Misti 12″.

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Amazing Kind of Day Tag with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi!
Today I'm sharing a Fall Mixed Media Tag over
on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog. I'm
using the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets with the 
Adhesive Sheets 4x6 for a cool technique with a
great wow factor. (I think so!)

I have a tutorial up with step by step photos.
I hope you will take a look.  I love making these mixed
media type tags.  So fun!!

The Creative Photo Corners make for a cool border for the
bottom of the tag.  Easy too!

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors
Creative Photo Corners Black
Adhesive Sheets 4×6
3D Foam Squares White Mix
Foam Strips
HomeHobby by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2″
other: Stamps: Katzelkraft, Darkroom Door., Ink: Distress Oxide ink. Wax: Hero Arts., Acrylic Paint: Paper Artsy. Tags: Studio Light.

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