RubberStampMadness Magazine ~Spring 2026

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a mixed media card that was 
published in RubberStampMadness Spring 2026
Issue.  It is available now HERE!!!! I'm using
products by Creative Worship Stamps (except
for the sentiment sticker). 

I submitted a mixed media card set and they published
one of the cards.  I'm gonna show you both but first
the published card.

To create the background, for the card, I started with a mix of
Distressed Oxide inks.  Salty Ocean and Mowed Grass is where I started.
I then stamped the background using Psalms 23 in Salty Ocean.  I
then added in the stencil Mixed Up using Mowed Grass.  I 
then added in the focal stamps called Nature Silhouettes.  I
also added were Vintage Elements and Texture Tiles #1. The
sentiment is from Tim Holtz's Small Talk sticker set. 

The last thing I like to do is speckle the card front with white
or black acrylic paint. Love the look it gives the card.

The pink card is done the same way, just used different Distress
Oxide Inks.  The inks used are Worn Lipstick, Salty Ocean and
Prize Ribbon.  Stamps are the same.  All adhesive is by
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Always so fun when a card is requested.  
 Thanks RubberStampMadness!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

RubberStampMadness Spring Issue 2025

 Hi there!
Today I'm sharing The Spring Issue of 
RubberStampMadness.  Especially the "Mix Vigorously" 
article by Sarah Hoban.  She nailed it! So good.

I got to provide artwork for the article and gush away about how
much I love to create mixed media art. I use Distress Oxide ink
and water it down and treat it like watercolors.  You can apply the 
ink with a water brush or dip your heavy, mixed media
cardstock in the colorful mixture of inks.

I used stamps from Darkroom Door, Blue Knight Rubber Stamps,
Katzelkraft, Paper Artsy and Creative Worship Stamps. 
Adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
I hope you will check out RubberStampMadness Magazine 
for inspiration!! It won't disappoint you.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
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Crafty Goodies Facebook Page

RubberStampMadness Magazine Holiday Issue 2024~

Hi there!! 
Today I'm sharing a card that was 
published in the Holiday Issue 2024 of
RubberStampMadness.


The call was for a beach themed card so I created
with some stamps by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  They produce 
many scenery type stamps. 

Products used:
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Path to the Barn, Birds ll, Choose Wisely,
Daring Adventure Stamps & Dies and One Line Sentiments/lucky you.
Other: embossing powder, Panpastels and adhesives by
Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by and checkout
RubberStampMadness.  It is a great
publication for paper crafts.

Connie
crafty_mercer
Crafty Goodies Facebook Page 

RubberStampMadness Magazine Summer Issue 2024

Hi there!!
Have you seen the Summer Issue of RubberStampMadness
 yet?  It is full of inspiration!!!!  It will make you want
to create a card or project. So good!! 

One of my favorite cards was selected for the Summer Issue.
This card is a patriotic card thanking and bringing
attention to our service men.  All the stamps are by 
Blue Knight Stamps and made in the USA (as is the magazine)

This card is colored in with Panpastels and Distress Oxide inks.
The stamps used  are Through the Woods, Iwo Jima, Daring 
Adventure stamp & dies, Let's ride, and One Line Sentiments/
thank you.  The flag is painted with acrylic paint and cut out
from stamped print.

This one wasn't published but they were created to be a set.
Don't you love the dog in the bed of the truck :):)

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer
crafty goodies facebook page

RubberStampMadness Spring Issue 2024 !

Hi there!
I just wanted to give a shout out to 
RubberStampMadness magazine for the great
Spring 2024 issue. 

I was fortunate to have one card included in the African
Safari section.  I used Grace & Peace by Blue Knight
Rubber Stamps. 

I have used panpastels, for the color/sky, and Archival ink
for the stamping of the silhouette image.  The word "awesome"
is a cutting die by Paper Rose. 
My card was also showcased on the 2024 Submission
Poster that can be downloaded and printed out.

This is a great tool, to help remind us of the themes and deadlines!!

Thanks for stopping by!!
@crafty_mercer

RubberStampMadness ~ Holiday Issue 2023

 Hi!!
Wanted to share the latest issue of 
RubberStampMadness Magazine Holiday 2023
issue. Good stuff!!!.

I have an article about Wax seals using products by 
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps, Darkroom Door, 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and Wax Seals.

This is a collage card with lots of layers and the star of
the show is the Was Seal. Stamps are by Blue Knight Stamps.
Stamps used are Buck, Doe & Fawn die,  Tell Me the Story of Jesus
 background stamp and One Line Sentiments/blessings.

The second card is using stamps by Darkroom Door called Feathers, 
Torn Text background stamp and Make Art Sentiment Strip and the 
star of the show the Wax seal.  Both cards are using 
adhesives by Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.  The Crafty Foam Tape, 
3D Foam Squares to name a few. 

Thanks for stopping by!!
I have all links in the side bar for the companies
that I created with their products.
Check out RubberStampMadness Holiday issue.
You will glad you did.

Connie
crafty_mercer

RubberStampMadness Summer Issue 2023 ~

Hi all!
Today I'm sharing the Summer Issue of RubberStampMadness.
The magazine did an article on the One Line Sentiments by
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps designed by me.  The article is written 
by Christina Hecht. She really captured my creative idea in this  
article and I was thrilled to read her expressive words :).

They showcased three cards that I created using the 
One Line Sentiments. One of the things I love the most about 
these sentiment stamps are they are great for mixed media 
types projects as well as card making. They were inspired by
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.

Instead of using the stamp for single line sentiments I used
it as a background for images.  Meduims used are Panpastels,
Distress Oxide inks, Archival inks and acrylic paint.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you will
take a look at the One Line Sentiments over on
the Blue Knight Rubber Stamps site and blog for 
creative ideas.  Also go say hi to
Roberta and Cristina over on RubberStampMadness.
They have a great magazine with lots of
creative ideas for cards or projects.

Connie
@crafty_mercer

RubberStampMadness Magazine ~ Spring Issue

Hi guys!
It is always fun to get something you
created published in print.
It never gets old.  This publication is fun
and full of creative ways to make cards and 
paper crafts!  It is a magazine for stampers!

These two cards were picked for the Reinker
section in RubberStampMadness Spring Issue.
  The topic is dies.  Like as in 3-D, layers 
etc.

The card on the left is mainly layers using stencils, stamps and
 3D Foam Squares for the dimention. The card on the right is flat
but the postage stamp die is popped up with Crafty Foam Tape
for the added dimention. 

Products: Darkroom Door stamps and stencils, Die: Tim Holtz/Sizzix,
and Adhesives:  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Products used: Stamps: Blue Knight Rubber Stamps &
  Darkroom Door (postage stamp) Sticker: Tim Holtz/Idea-ology,
Die: Snail Mail Die /Eileen Hull/Sizzix, Adhesive: Scrapbook 
Adhesive by 3L.

The bottom card was submitted but not chosen but I wanted to share
it with you.  It is colored with Panpastels and created in the same 
manner as the top card.
All links are in the side bar.
Thanks for stopping by!!!
Connie
@crafty_mercer

RubberStampMadness Summer Issue 2022~

Hi guys!
I wanted to share the card that was published
in RubberStampMadness recently.  It is the 
Summer 2022 issue and it packed full of 
inspiration. 

I used Spring Blessings by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps to create
 this card.  I also used the Momma Bear and Friends set to add
the silhouette buck deer in the background.  The card is colored with 
panpastels and inked with Archival: Jet Black ink.

Thanks for stopping by~

Check out RubberStampMedness and
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps..

Connie

RubberStampMadness Spring Issue

Hi guys!!
I wanted to share a few cards that were
published in the Spring Issue of RubberStampMadness.
This magazine has some fun categories like Time, Selfies and
Heartland just to name a few. 

This card is colored with watered down Distress Oxide inks.  I
use a water brush to paint with.  I love the distressed vintage look
it gives the stamped image.  The stamps used is by 
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps called Willow Lake and Birds 2.
The stickers are by Tim Holtz called Chit Chat.

The second card is in the TIME section of the magazine.

This card is colored with panpastels.  A stencil (Darkroom Door) is
 used to create the background for the card.  The stamps used are 
by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps called Silhouette Grazing Horse, 
Birds 2  and Cowboy Minis .

All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by ~
See ya soon!
Connie

RubberStampMadness ~ Summer Issue

Hi guys!
I have some good news to share.
 Two cards were selected for the Summer issue of 
 RubberStampMadness.  If you have never seen the magazine
it is really neat.  Stories are written about the projects/cards.
It is a different format than most magazine that 
publish created cards/scrapbook pages etc.

Card #1

The call was for using a "map" on your project.  I stamped my image on a 
vintage map from my stash.  I'm creating with Campsite by
 Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  Perfect for this call~ 

Card #2 

This was published as a teaser card for the next issue.  It showcases my
hand carved pumpkin stamps.  I'm creating with Blue Knight Rubber Stamps,
Darkroom Door, Tim Holtz idea-ology paper dolls and stickers.

Hey, thanks for stopping by and more news soon on something
really cool!!!
Connie

RubberStampMadness ~ Spring 2021 Issue

Hi guys!
I wanted to share the latest issue of RubberStampMadness
Spring issue 2021.   Why you ask?
I have a card in the magazine :):):)

The magazine is a great source for card inspiration
and  card techniques.  I read it cover to cover and 
I always learn new tips.  Heck, send some of your cards in
for a chance to be published ~ always a thrill.  Information
is on the website to submit.

Products used:
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Winter Farmland and Birds 1 
Katzelkraft stamps: Deer Silhouette  
Scrapbook adhesives by 3L
other: Panpastels, acrylic paint/white, Archival / black ink

Second card sent in that didn't make the magazine ~

Thanks for letting me share :):)
Never gets old to see your work in print.
Thank you RubberStampMadness.
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Rubber Stamp Madness ~ Holiday Issue

 Hi guys!
I want to share with you a card that was published
in the Rubber Stamp Madness Holiday Issue.
It never gets old!!!

The call was for cards created using a map or in some way. I

stamped the scene on a vintage map.

I used several stamps sets. I will name them in the supply list. The 
original card is more orange than yellow.

Supplies used:
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Palm Tree Beach and Birds 2
PanPastels: Sunrise & Sunset Palette and Day & Night Palette
Darkroom Door: Tropical Island
Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 

Thanks for stopping by~
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Rubber Stamp Madness Magazine~

Hi guys!!

I have some really cool news to share~yes, I got published.

It never gets old and always fun!!

Rubber Stamp Madness
All of the current calls are listed ~ go for it!!!!

Ranch Fence by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps along with PanPastels.

Best New Stamper Award (new to Rubber Stamp Madness magazine).
I used Darkroom Door and Distress Oxide Ink.

I used Darkroom Door and Distress Oxide Inks in creating
 the background.

This card using Blue Knight Rubber Stamps was not selected.
Thanks for letting me gush!!!

See ya soon~
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