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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Grateful Mixed Media Tag~

Hi there!!!
I have a fun mixed media tag to share using red rubber
stamps by Paper Artsy (bought
from Topflight stamps) called ESN 67 and HP 2401.

I really love the color mix of Distress Oxide inks for
the background.  I used Prized Ribbon, Wilted Violet, and
Twisted Citron.  I also used texture paste and a stencil 
when creating the background along with the stamps by
Paper Artsy.

I also added buttons dangling from a pear pin from
the Spring Value Pack by Buttons Galore & More.  See picture below.

The sentiment is embossed using WOW! Embossing
Powder on black cardstock.  Then adhered to the tag using
3D Foam Strips by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.  The
Paper Dolls are by Tim Holtz. 

(This is my affiliate link for Buttons Galore & More.  I receive
points when it is used.)  And there is more ~ CONNIE10 will
get you 10% off your purchase.  Stay tuned for two more
Projects using the Spring Value Pack. 

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie

Striped Hammock by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps ~ NEW!!

Hi all!
Today I'm sharing three cards using the NEW
Striped Hammock by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.

The top left card is created using the Day & Night Panpastels
pallette.  The Striped Hammock is colored with colored pencils.
Makes it easy to get the thin lines. The sentiments is from
the One Line Sentiments/blessing.  The bird is added from the
Birds ll set.
The other two cards are created in the same way.  I had fun
adding in the Tim Holtz /paper dolls for a different look.
The backgrounds are a mix of Distress Oxide inks, watered
down, like a wash.  The Striped Hammock image is 
stamped over the background with Archival black ink.
I added leaves from the Sloth set and the greetings
are from the One Line sentiments/blessing.
All adhesives are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie/DT Member
@crafty_mercer

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Small Vintage Label Stamp by Darkroom Door~

Hi all!
Today I would like to share a couple of
tags created with the NEW Sm.Vintage Label by
Darkroom Door.  So cute and goes great with
the Lots of Labels set.

The tags are created in the same way, just different stamps used.
I wanted to create a Mother's card and Father's card so the stamps
reflect that. 

The background for the tags is the NEW Handwritten Ledger set with
Archival black ink. The Fine Leaves are colored in with Distress Oxide
ink.  The Sm. Vintage Label is stamped and then trimmed out.

The Vintage Office set was stamped with Archival ink in random
 spots.  The label is added along with the paper doll on each tag.
The hanging strip is using the NEW This Happened set.  I added
embossed sentiments to each tag.  Love the white words on black
cardstock.  Other products: Father's Day Sentiments, Mother's Day
Sentiments 

You can find the entire NEW release HERE.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
@crafty_mercer

Messy Mesh Abstract Stamp by Darkroom Door~

Hi all!
Today I'm creating with the NEW Abstract stamp
called Messy Mesh by Darkroom Door.  It is a great mixed
media stamp to create with.  I worked up a couple cards to share! 

Both of the cards are created in the same way.  I used Distress Oxide
to create a messy mix for the card background.  The NEW  Handwritten
Ledger stamps were used along with the Messy Mesh stamp to add to
background clutter (my term) :):).  The paper dolls/Tim Holtz were added
and sentiments for adhered with the proper message. 


Stamps added are:  NEW Messy Mesh Abstract, NEW Made For You,
NEW Handwritten Ledger and Border Stiches.

Stamps added are: NEW Messy Mesh, NEW Snail Mail,
New Handwritten Ledger, New Made For You, Stitched Borders,
Wedding Sentiments and Take Flight.  You can
find all of the NEW stamps here.  
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

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

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

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

Fall Cards with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi!
I'm sharing a couple of Fall cards today using the Adhesive Sheets
and the Metallic Foil Transfer Sheets over on the
 Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L Blog.  I love Fall!! It
is my favorite time of the year!! 

I used some fun products by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L to create
the background for the card. I have a full tutorial up on
the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.  I hope you will go
 take a look.  

Details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie/DT Member

Skill Level: 60 mins.
Creative Time: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser

Adhesive Sheets 4 x 6in.
Metallic Foil Transfer Sheets in Nature Colors
3D Foam Strips
Crafty Foam Tape 108′
3D Foam White Circles Mix
Adhesive Dots Medium

HomeHobby by 3L®
Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2″

Other: Stamps: Darkroom Door; Stencil: Darkroom Door; Craft Dies: AJVD; Ink: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide in Walnut Stain, Rustic Wilderness, Rusty Hinge and Aged Mahogany); White, Kraft and Black Cardstock; Bone Folder; Acrylic Black Paint; Buttons: Buttons Galore & More, Stickers: Tim Holtz: Small Talk

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Resting Fox by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
Today I have a couple of cards to share, using the stamp called
Resting Fox by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  It is a cute
one!!! 

Card#1
The card on the left is colored with panpastels and stamped with
Archival /Jet black ink.  The background stamp is the NEWLY released
Bark background stamp.  The birds are from the Birds 2 set.
The fun sentiment is from the Clever Fox set. Such a fun one!!
 Super easy to recreate this card.  Dimensional adhesive was used by 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Card#2
The second card is using the Dictionary Page background with
 the Resting Fox.  It is also colored with panpastels. The leaves are 
added from the Cute Koala set. The trunk of the tree is extended
so when the leaves were added they would hang over the tree trunk. 
 Love those leaves! 
The sentiment is a sticker by Tim Holtz. 
Thanks for stopping by and check out
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps NEW release.
  Good stuff guys!!!
Connie

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Cute Koala by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
I'm creating with a super cute stamp called Cute Koala
by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  It also has great leaves!!!

The left card is colored with Distress Oxide.  I stamped it twice
and cute out extra leaves to add dimension to the leaves. The sentiment 
is a word sticker by Tim Holtz.  
The card on the right is colored in with Panpastels.  I used
a Brick Wall (Darkroom Door) stencil to make the tree look like
it was next to a building.  The bottom leaves were cut out
and added in different places on the card front.  This card also 
has a word sticker for the sentiment.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

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Forever Friends by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

 Hi guys!
Today I'm creating with a NEWLY released stamp called
Forest Friends by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps. Super cute!!
  It is framed out and because of 
that design, works well for a shaker card.
Card#1

To create the shaker card, stamp the image two times. Cut out the frame part
and color with Distress Oxide inks  what I used, but panpastels or
colored pencils will work). Glue  acetate film on the back of the frame
(sizing it to the size of the card). Take the second stamped print and
color in the Forest Friends. I used Distress Oxide inks.  Add dimensional
foam adhesive (seal off completely) to edges of the card front. Add sequins to the 
Forest Friends and then lay the card front over, sealing in the sequins. 
Add sentiment to the front of the card. 

Card#2
 

This card is stamped out and colored in with Distress Oxide
inks. The card front was matted and the sentiment added from 
the Daddy's Home set.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie / DT Member

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Art Journal Spread with a Hand Carved Stamp~

Hi guys!
I have another Art Journal page to share using one of
 my hand carved stamps.  I named it the Pinwheel.

I added the sample 4" X 4" sheet to the journal also. You will need to really look
 hard to see the Pinwheel Stamp used.  Sorry I got carried away
 with all things mixed media.  See what I mean~

I started with painting the pages (hit and miss) with acrylic paint.
I then used the Dictionary Page Stamp by Blue Knight Rubber 
Stamps as a background to start building layers.  
Collage papers were added as many more layers. Stencils, more stamps
(Darkroom Door) and dimensional adhesive (Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L).

The quote is by KatzelKraft.  I will link the products I used below.

Supplies used:
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Dictionary Page
Darkroom Door Stamps: Global Postmarks, Number Medley,
Sketched Numbers, Sketched Alphabet and the NEW sm. Sketched
Alphabet.
Darkroom Door Stencils: Tropical Leaves and Diamonds
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: 3D Foam Strips White, 3D Foam

Squares White Mix.
HomeHobby by 3L: Dual Tip Glue Pen
other: Sizzix/Eileen Hull/Snail Mail Die.
Tim Holtz/Paper Dolls, Posca Paint Markers, Paper Artsy: Acrylic Paint
Ranger: Distress Oxide Inks, Archival Ink
KatzelKraft: Relax Quote Stamp 
Hand Carved Stamp: Pinwheel

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie
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Snowflakes Card with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Hi guys!
It is my turn on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog and 
we are bringing in a new year.  Hoping for a creative and 
inspiring year!!   Today I'm using the 3D Foam Snowflakes as
embellishments to add to a mixed media style card. 

As always I have all the details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Blog.  I used Perfect Pearls to add a glittery shine to the 
3D Foam Snowflakes.  

Thanks for stopping by and Happy New Year!!!
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Creative Time: 40 Minutes
Skill Level: intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refill
E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
Crafty Foam Tape White 54′
3D Foam Strips
3D Foam Snowflakes

Other: Stamps: Blue Knight Rubber Stamps, Ink: Distress Archival, Distress Oxide, Perfect Pearls: Biscotti, Mint, Tim Holtz small talk stickers.

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Transfer Foil Sheets "On The Outside" with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi guys!
Today I'm sharing an "adhesive on the outside" project
using Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets and Adhesive 
Sheets 4X6.  It is easy and fun!!

I have a tutorial over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog with
all the details.  All you need is two products and you can
cover a gift tin.  Any tin will work.  You put the adhesive on the "outside"
and then lay the foil over it. Rub and pull up.

I have the details for the ribbon tie on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.
Check it out!!!
Thanks for stopping by
and a BIG Merry Christmas to All!
Connie

Creative Time: 40 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets/Variety
Adhesive Sheets 4X6
3D Foam White Circles Mix
Home Hobby by 3L®
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2″

Other: tin container, ribbon, embellishments and Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher

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Buck, Doe and Fawn by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

 Hi guys!
I have some cards to share using the NEW Buck, Doe and Fawn
stamps by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  I really
love these stamps, hmm I wonder why :):). We raise and see
lots of deer and it is such a treat!! I'm a sucker for a red
rubber deer stamp:)

The top two cards are created using a stencil (for the background) and 
ink sprays. So easy!! I added sentiments from the Bible Verses 1, Family
Is Everything and then put some birds in the sky from the Birds 2 set.

This card is created with panpastels. I used a mask to create a Sunset
and stamped the Buck and Doe in the center.  The sentiment is a
word strip sticker. The scene is the tree and stream stamp. The bird is from
 the Birds 2 set. All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

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Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/ DT Member

Creative Scrapbooker Magazine Winter Issue 2021 ~

Hi guys!
Sharing a card that was published in Creative Scrapbooker Magazine's
 Winter Issue.  I created with the Chickadee Stamp by
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps and AWESOME adhesive by
 Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

This is a great magazine to curl up with and has loads of 
inspiration to get you creating scrapbook pages and cards.

The background is created using a 3-D Embossing Folder
by Sizzix/Tim Holtz.  It is called Lumber/662718.  It is stained
with Distress Oxide inks and adhered to the card front using
Crafty Foam Tape 108ft by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
The Chickadee is colored with Distress Oxide inks, cut
out and adhered to the card front.  Sentiment is stamped and
added with a small brad.

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie

Tall Flowers Stencil by Darkroom Door~

 Hi guys!
I have been creating with some of the NEW stencils by
Darkroom Door.  Tall Flowers is the one I'm
showcasing in this post.

I used the Brick Wall stencil to create the background and
then stenciled over it with the Tall Flowers.

I used the NEW Medium Smile and Friendship stencils for
the words on the card fronts. I used the new Distress Oxide inks

for the color of the words. 

The word strips are stickers called "small chat" by
Tim Holtz.
Products used: Darkroom Door: Small Tall Flowers stencil, Medium
Smile stencil, Medium Friendship stencil and Small Brick Wall stencil.

other: New colors of Distress Oxide inks, Distress Archival/Black Soot
and Tim Holtz "small chat" stickers. Adhesive is by Scrapbook
Adhesives by 3L.
If you live in USA Topflight Stamps has a great selection
of Darkroom Door Stamps.

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie