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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Merry Christmas Card with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi!
It is almost that time ~ Christmas time :):)
I have a card to share using the Creative Photo Corners
by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.  I have all the
details over on Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L Blog.

I'm using a fun collection called Season to be Jolly by
Dare 2B Artsy.  The pattern papers matched the distress
oxide inks that were used so perfect.  A win, win!!!!

This is how I started~
The card has layers and the borders are raised with
dimensional adhesive.  I love the look!!!!
Take a look and get the details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives 
by 3L Blog.  

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie/DT Member

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
Crafty Foam Tape 108′ Black
Crafty Foam Tape 108′ White
3D Foam Strips
Creative Photo Corners White
HomeHobby by 3L
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8″
other: Stamp: Dare 2B Artsy, Pattern Paper: Dare 2B Artsy, Ink: Ranger/Distress Oxide and Archival. twine, Wink of Stella, acrylic paint.

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Mixed Media Bird Tags with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Today I'm sharing a couple of mixed media bird tags over
on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.  I love to get messy 
with ink, you might notice that!

As always I have all details over on the Scrapbook Adhesive by
3L Blog. Hope you go check it out. 
  Super fun project!  I love making tags

and using a ton of stamps :):)

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie/DT Member

Creative Time: 90 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Squares White Mix
3D Foam Strips
Crafty Foam Tape 108′

other: Stamps: Darkroom Door, Katzelkraft, Studio Light. Ink: Hero Arts, Ranger. fabric, twine, pear pins and buttons.

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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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Mixed Media Memo Pads with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

 Hi all!
This is the third project using the products by 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L to create mixed media
covers, for memo pads, over on the BLOG. 
I'm using Adhesive Sheets 4x6, E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable
Refillable Dispenser and Metallic Foil Transfer Sheets/
Nature . 

These are really fun to make and make a great gift.
As always I have all the details over on the
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog with great step
out photos.

Here is a photo of all the projects together. All made with the same
background technique using "wear your adhesive on the outside".

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie/DT Member

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Crafty Foam Tape 108′
Adhesive Sheets 4×6
3D Foam Squares White Mix
3D Foam Strips
Metallic Transfer Foil/Nature
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
HomeHobby by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4″

other: Post-It-Note pads, Stamps: Darkroom Door, Ink: Ranger

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Thin Sticks Abstract Stamp by Darkroom Door~Art Journal Page

Hi all!
Darkroom Door has a NEW release out and it
is FAB!!!  I'm creating with the Abstract
Stamp called Thin Sticks.  It is especially cool for
 art journal pages. 

The background is Distress Oxide ink watered down to make a color mix.
Collage papers were added along with the stamped bird nests, created
by stamping in a circle, using the Thin Sticks stamp. 

Birds are added to the nest using dimensional adhesive.  Ledger stamps are added
to the background for a vintage look.  The quote is from the postcard set and cut
into single words for the page.  They are outlined using a black Posca paint pen.
Stars are added and then the page is speckled with white acrylic paint.
Products inclued in this project by Darkroom Door are: Thin Sticks Abstract, 
Handwritten Ledger, Carved Leaves Vol.1, Faded Circles Abstract, Garden Birds,
Sketchy Stars and Postcards/Creative Quotes.   
Other supplies used are acrylic white paint, Posca paint pen, Kraft Glassine
 Paper/ Tim Holtz, and Ranger ink.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie M./Contributing Artist
@crafty_mercer

The Best of 2022~

Hi guys!
I always love doing an end of the year post
of the Best (or my favorites) of 2022.  I determine
this by my social media stats.  It always funny
some project will do well on Face book and not
and Instagram.  But anyway here goes~
Best of 2022

Art journal page using my hand carved stamps. 
other: Darkroom Door, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
 

I loved creating this card ~still love this card.
other: Blue Knight Rubber Stamps, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Ranger/Distress Oxide ink.

These were so fun and I loved the mixed media feel to 
them.
other: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, Darkroom Door, Simple 
Stories, Ranger/Distress Oxide ink.

This card did very well on page views. Love when that happens.
other: Darkroom Door, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, Ranger/
Distress Oxide ink.

This card had lots of love, had to be the dog in truck
bed:):)
other: Blue Knight Rubber Stamps, Panpastels, Scrapbook
Adhesives by 3L.

This one was so fun to create!! Love the elephant stamps!
other: Topflight Stamps, KatzelKraft, Panpastels, 
Ranger/Distress Oxide ink, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

This one was really loved ~ I think the moose did it!

other: Blue Knight Rubber Stamps, Panpastels, Ranger/
Distress Oxide ink & Archival ink, Scrapbook Adhesives
 by 3L.

Loved playing with the Collage Sheets on an Art Journal 

page.
other: Darkroom Door, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, Ranger ink

Created for the trade show. ***Winner*** highest page
count.
other: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, Simple Stories.

Love doing these challenges. Makes me think outside the
box.
other: Darkroom Door, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, Tim Holtz/
paper dolls, Ranger ink.

Funny I'm ending with a scrapbook page ~that is where I
started this journey 13 years ago with a scrapbook page.
Full circle.
other: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, PhotoPlay Paper.
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Can't close without sharing one more time "a way
cool" opportunity! If you purchased any of the 
One Line Sentiments (7 sets)
 Thank You!!!
and thank you Blue Knight Rubber Stamps/Lynn & Scott.
 I will be sharing more 
ideas on how to use them in 2023.

Thanks for stopping by and
I will see you right here in 
2023.
Connie

Mini Marks by Darkroom Door~ two cards!

Hi!
I have two cards to share using the NEW
Mini Marks set by Darkroom Door.  Such a great set.
Good job Zoe!!!!

I originally created an art journal page using these stamps
but they make a really fun and easy card set.
 Let me show you~

Using the Small Boxes 6 Up stencil to lay down the color and
then I stamped over with Boxes 6 Up stamp to get the 
grid in place.  The Mini Marks were stamped in each square using
Distress Oxide inks.  The sentiments are from the NEW You Matter
sentiments strip and they are embossed on black cardstock
 with white embossing powder. The silhouette butterflies are from the 
Take Flight small stamp.  The Mini Marks are also stamped in
Archival Black ink to highlight the squares. 
All adhesives are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie Mercer/Contributing Artist

Mini Marks Stamp Set by Darkroom Door~

Hi!
Introducing a NEW mixed media set by Darkroom Door
called Mini Marks.  This set is designed by  Rachels
daughter Zoe and it is fabulous and so is she.  I got to meet her
 a couple of years back.  

My inspiration for this was to use the
Mini Marks to enhance art journal images or
collage images. 

I created a background using the large circles stencil and some 
ink sprays. Easy!  Then I added in some Distress Oxide inks
for more color. Then the ladies from the Elegant  ladies Collage sheets.
Then I added the Mini Marks in random places. I also used the Butterfly,
Stitched Borders, Faded Circles, Number Medley and Small
Sketched Alphabet. 

I also paired the NEW You Matter Sentiments to the
collage ladies.  So fun!!! The sentiments are embossed and
 then added to a lady. The Butterfly is stamped directly on to the art
journal page and the "you" words added to the center.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!
There is more to come~
Connie/Contributing Artist

A Fancy Card Border with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi! Today I'm sharing a Christmas card using the 
Creative Photo Corners by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. 
Easy and fun!!! I have all the details on the 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog here.

This fun border can be created on any card. The Creative Photo Corners come in
six different colors and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L also have a polypropylene 
version in clear and black.  So tons of creative fun right there!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie/DT Member

Creative Time: 45 minutes
Skill Level: intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refill
3D Foam Strips
3D Foam Squares White Mix
Crafty Foam Tape White 108′
Crafty Foam Tape Black 108′
Creative Photo Corners Silver

HomeHobby by 3L®
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4″

other: stamps: Indigo Blu, Darkroom Door and Lavinia. Ink: Ranger, Wow embossing powder. acrylic white paint.

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Sunflowers by Darkroom Door~ An Art Journal Page.

Hi!
I'm showcasing my last project from the NEW RELEASE
by Darkroom Door.  This set is called Sunflowers!
So pretty!!  Great for cards too.

These are big images and that makes them perfect for an art 
journal page. Let me show you~

The background is created with watered down Distress Oxide inks.
The stencil is added next for the brick wall. I stamped the Sunflowers
in random spots doing one big one and four smaller ones.  I
stamped a large and small Sunflower and colored them with Distress
Oxide inks and then trimmed out.  Those were placed over two of
the stamped Sunflowers adding dimension to the page. 

The NEW Mini Marks are added along with numbers from
 the Number Medley set.  The Elegant Ladies Collage Sheets
were added (just pieces) in random spots.  The sentiment is from
the Sunflower set and is embossed on black cardstock and
added to the journal page.  The last thing I did was speckle the
page with white acrylic paint (using an old toothbrush). 
I just realized the four products that I got to work with go
so well together.  That is great designing Rachel!!!
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie/Contributing Artist

Creating a Plaid Background with your Adhesive on the Outside ~ Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

 Hi!
I have been seeing this technique around so I thought I
would give it a try.  Pretty easy and loved the 
results.  It is taking the E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable
Dots Dispenser by Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L to create a
plaid look for the background of the card.

Basically you are putting the adhesive down and rubbing it off.
I have all the details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Blog.  I hope you will take a look ~ it's a fun one.

• 1. Getting supplies ready. You will need E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refillable Dispenser, Distress Oxide Ink / Spiced Marmalade and a stamp.
  2. Apply the Distress Oxide Ink to the card front using a foam applicator.
  3. Starting from top to bottom lay down the Repositionable Dots Adhesive. Then turn the cardstock and go horizontally with the adhesive.
  4. Using you finger rub off the repositionable adhesive. The plaid design will star to show. When all the adhesive is removed spray the card front with water and then dab off. This will give you a distressed look.
  
  
  
  
  

• Thanks for stopping by !!
  Connie/DT Member

  Creative Time: 50 minutes
  Skill Level: Beginner

  Materials Needed:
  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
  E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
  E-Z Runner Strips Refill Value Pack
  E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refillable Dispenser
  3D Foam Strips
  Crafty Foam Tape 108′
  
  Other: stamps: KatzelKraft/KTZ 278, ink: Ranger: Archival/Jet Black, Distress Oxide ink: Spiced Marmalade, embossing powder: Wow, stamping platform: Misti.
  
  

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Artful August Challenge with Rachel Greig ~ Tissue

 Hi!
I got back to my Art Journal.
I'm working through the Artful August Challenge by
Rachel Greig.  The word today is Tissue.
I had one roll of Tim Holtz tissue paper, from back
 in the day, but that is all I needed was a piece.

The background is created with the large circles stencil by Darkroom Door
 and Distress Spray Stain/Bundled Sage by Ranger.  The tissue paper is randomly
placed over a section of the stenciled background using collage paste by Ranger.
The quote stamp is called Artist by Darkroom Door.  Describes the Hyde girls
 perfectly.  

I randomly stamped using images from the Number Medley set, 
Global Postmarks and Faded Circles by Darkroom Door.  Stickers, Paper
 Dolls by TH and postage stamps.
The background is splattered with acrylic paint. All adhesive
used is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
The hashtag is #rachelgreigartfulaugustchallenge.  You can see
some really cool art by following this #.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie 
crafty_mercer