Howdy Tag with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi there!
I some exciting news!!!!
I have re-connected with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
I have always used their adhesives so this is a win 
win for both of us. Best adhesive on the market. Just saying...
My first project, as an official DT Member, is a Mixed
Media Howdy Tag.

I have all the details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.
Here is a teaser~

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie Mercer

Creative Time: 60 mins

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L,

3D Foam Circles Black Mix, 3D Foam Strips Black and 3D Foam Squares Black Small

3D Foam Butterflies

Other: Paper Dolls and Tissue Papers: Tim Holtz; Stamps: Tracy Evans; Ink: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide in Peeled Paint, Walnut Stain and Peacock Feathers) and Tsukineko (Versafine Ink in Black Onyx); Vintage Fabric; Button, Pear Pin; Stickers. 

Bookmark Tags with Creative Worship Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing my 5th project using stamps and
words, special words by Creative Worship Stamps.  I see
bookmarks are trending so I made a couple using tags,
with a mixed media swing:):)

The tags are created the same, I just did two of them:)
Different words but the same.  These will look great marking pages
in a book or the Bible.

The tag background is a mix of Distress Oxide ink. I used Mustard Seed and
Blueprint Sketch. I then added the Psalms 23 BG stamp along with
Peaceful Botanicals and pick a number to complete the pattern.

The top of the tag is added to the bottom of the bookmark tag using the
Sew Many Stitches Stamp.  I added reinforcements to the tops and bottoms
 of the tags.  The sentiments are stamped on extra tags (needed for
bottom) and then trimmed out in a strip format.  The tags are hand cut (no
die).  This is a fun project, nice gifts also.
You will also need ribbon, fabric or twine for the topper tie.  Speckle with
white acrylic paint for the mixed media look.  I edged the sides of the
tags white acrylic paint. 

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Blossoming Branches by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a couple of cards from the 
NEW release by Blue Knight Stamps.  The stamp I'm
creating with is called Blossoming Branches!!! So pretty!! 

The card on the left is created using Panpastels for the 
background.  I took 4 coordinating colors and layered them across the
front of the card. I then stamped the Blossoming Branches over the
background. To get the flowers white, I erased the color with a 
Hi-Polymer Eraser (white).  Also added are Birds ll, Dictionary Page/BG
and Birds Song (sentiment).
The card on the right is using a mix of Distress Oxide inks to
create the card background.  I used Dictionary Page and Tell Me
the Story of Jesus/BG stamps for an added mixed media element.
Also added are Branches & Leaves (bird) and Birds Song (sentiment).
The silhouette branches, at the bottom of the card, are from the
Silhouette Birds & Branches set.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.
 
Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Pine Tree Trio by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!!!
Today I'm sharing cards created using the
NEW stamp called Pine Tree Trio by
Blue Knight Stamps.  Such a cool stamp to add
into a scene or use it as a single image.

The top card is created using a mix of Distress Oxide inks
and background stamps. I used Matthew 1 and Dictionary
Page.  Also added in are Pines & Deer, One Line Sentiment/
thank you. and Birds ll.
The bottom card is created in the same manner. The background stamp
used is Tell Me the Story of Jesus.  Also added in are Birds ll,
Silhouette Moose, One Line Sentiments/lucky you. and thank you.
I used Versafine/blk. onyx, for the pine trees, on a stamping
platform for both cards. 
Adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by.
Connie
crafty_mercer 

Silhouette Dogs by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing Silhouette Dogs by 
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  They have
Silhouette Cats too:):)  These are fun to pop in a
scene when making cards are tags.

The card background is created with Distress Oxide ink and PanPastels.  The
Silhouette Dogs are adding in using Versafine/Onyx Black ink.  The tree is stamped 
in from the Day at the Lake set. The picket fence is from The View from my
Yard Die  and stamp set.  The sentiment is from One Line Sentiments/friends rock.

The sun is added using the Sun/Moon Stencil and the cluster of
small birds are from the Birds II set.

This card is created using PanPastels for the sky and trees.  The leaves
are stamped with VersaFine Clair/Shady Lane.  The stamp is called
Striped Hammock. 

The Silhouette Dogs were added to the scene.  The sentiment is
from the One Line Sentiments/Did you know...
The Sun/Moon Stencil is used to put in the Sun.  All
adhesives are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
I will be showcasing several NEW stamp sets being released
this month.  So all week with Blue Knight Stamps.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

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
crafty_mercer
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Windmill and Corn with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!!
Today I'm creating with the NEW stamp
called Windmill and Corn by Blue Knight Stamps. 
If you are a Texan you will love it!!!

I stamped the corn with Archival Olive Green.  The sunset is put in with
panpastels and the Windmill and Forest Animals: Fox and Raccoon are
stamped with Versafine/Black Onyx.  The sentiment is
from the One Line Sentiments/congrats. set. 

I hope you will take a look at the NEW release here ~ lots of 
good stuff :):) over on Blue Knight Stamps!  All adhesive is
by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Mixed Media Card Set with Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps~

 

Hi all!
Today I'm sharing a set of cards using the  Mixed Up Stencil, by
Sweet 'n SassyStamps, to create a background for two
matching cards.

The stencil is a 6"x6" so it was perfect to make one print and
cut down the middle for a two card mixed media set.  I
really love the green, blue and purple Distress Oxide (watered down
to create a mix) for the card background.

I also used SNS-12-0368 Nature Silhouettes, SNS-14-004 God is
Bigger, SNS-21-003 Going Postal (super fun set) and SNS-13-054
Typewriter Text Background to create the mixed media look.

Tip: The soupier the ink mix is it will make for a really cool
card background.  Put the color on it layers.  Let each layer dry 
then add another ink color.  Finish the look by adding twine
and a greeting.  All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
@craftymercer

Crafty Individuals with Topflight Stamps~

Hi guys!
Today I have a card to share using Crafty Individuals Stamps
from the Topflight Stamps web store. The card was inspired
by a vintage print I had recently come across.  I love the faded out, 
soft look!!!

As always I have all the details on the Topflight Stamps Blog.  I hope you
will take a minute or two and check it out.  
Adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Products used:

Crafty Individuals -389 Tea at Three

Crafty Individuals -573 Counting Down

Prism Ink/Slate Grey

Versafine/Onyx Black

Thanks for stopping by.
Connie Mercer/DT Member  

"You Choose" with Topflight Stamps~

Hi guys!
Using some fun supplies by Darkroom Door for Topflight Stamps, 
 I created a card for Fall or Halloween, you choose. Either
way it was fun!!! Just depends on how you see it~
no biggie!!!

Some fun elements were added that makes the card subject to is it a Fall
card or a Halloween card.  That is why it is your
choice~ Do you see a Fall card or a Halloween card?
I have all the details over on the Topflight Blog, so I hope
you will take a look.

Products used:

Darkroom Door/Birds on a Tree

Darkroom Door/Abstract 09

Darkroom Door/ Small Checkered stencil 

Carabelle Studio/ SM 10223
(out of stock, would have to be substituted
for similar stamp)

Versafine/ Onyx Black

Thanks for stopping by!
and btw, I choose FALL :):)

World Card Making Day Weekend Sale at Topflight Stamps
20% off orders of $50. or more

Connie Mercer/DT Member 

Creating Sea Shell Tags with Topflight Stamps~

Hi guys!
We are in the last days of summer so Sea Shell tags 
it is.  Using Pink Ink from Topflight stamps and btw
Topflight has lots of ocean/sea life stamps from all over the
world ~check it out here. 

As always I have all the details over on the Topflight Stamps Blog 
and as always I hope you will take a look.  Lots of inspiration
over on the blog!

I used adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L to add the Sea
Shells to the tag fronts.

Products used:
 

Pink Ink / Sea Shells

Studio Light/Art by Marlene/Tab Tags

Darkroom Door / Number Medley

Darkroom Door/ You are Everything

Darkroom Door/Open Sea Quote

Darkroom Door/Smile stencil

PaperArtsy/PS145 stencil

Prism ink/Slate Grey

Versafine/Onyx Black

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Art Journal page with Topflight Stamps~

Hi guys!
It is my turn on the Topflight Stamps Blog today.  I'm sharing an Art 
Journal spread created using products by KatzelKraft and 
Darkroom Door.  These are some really cool stamps and stencils!!!

The background is stencils and Distress Oxide inks.  The images are stamped 
on cardstock, colored with Distress Oxide inks and trimmed out.
As always I have all the details on the Topflight Stamps Blog.
The adhesive used is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. 
The store is full of newly released products!!!
  All you need is money!

Products used:

KatzelKraft/Elephant Napolean

KatzelKraft/Elephant Van Gogh

KatzelKraft/Les nombres

KatzelKraft/Whatchamacallit

KazelKraft/Nature & Flowers

Darkroom Door/Polka Dots

Darkroom Door/Diamonds

Darkroom Door/Brick Wall Stencil
(The large Brick Wall stencil is used on this project,
but the small will work also.)

Versafine/Black Onyx

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie Mercer/DT