Silas, Adelynn & Christmas Stamp/Die Cards~ Blue Knight Stamps

Hi there!
I will be Guest Designing with Blue Knight Stamps, for
the month of March, using stamps and coordinating dies
 from the recent release. Today I'm sharing two cards using the 
NEW Silas, Adelynn & Christmas red rubber stamp and die. 
Such a fun one!

Before I started creating the cards I cut out all my elements and then 
stamped them.  I colored both trees with Distressed Oxide inks and
dabbed acrylic paint on the Christmas ornaments.  Wink of Stella
was added for some shimmer.  This was done for both cards.

I used the Pines & Deer set, stamped with black ink and
then attached the decorated tree to the card front. The bird is 
from the Birds ll set and the sentiment is from the
Reverse Sentiments.  The deer was added and then the card
front was speckled with white acrylic paint.

The second card is created using the Mixed Media 2 Designer paper
along with The Pier Stamp.  The pier is colored using panpastels.
The children and tree are colored with Distress Oxide inks.
All images are attached using dimensional adhesive.  The
bird is from the Birds ll set and the sentiment is from the
Reverse Sentiments set.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

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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Joy Clair and Leisure Arts ~ cards!!

Hi guys!!
It is my turn on the Joy Clair Blog today!
I am also creating with some crazy cool dual tip markers by Leisure Arts.
So fun to create with awesome stamps and some awesome markers:)

I'm here with some cards using the newly released stamp sets by Joy Clair called Crystal Background and You're A Gem.  These sets were made to go together and have a ton of sparkle potential. 

The same unique, pretty crystal stones were used in both sets and ready to be all glittered up.  We are also creating with some crazy cool dual tip markers  by Leisure Arts.

The markers were scribbled on a non stick surface and sprayed with a small amount of water.  The paper (mixed media) was dabbed in the ink from the markers.  I kept adding different colors, drying with a heat tool after each color.  Once the background was created stencils were added for dimension and interest.  The gem stones were stamped out and dabbed with ink from the markers.  The cut out gemstone images were glazed with a glitter pen an adhered to the card front.  The sentiment was added along with some small clear rhinestones. The card front was matted on  gray cardstock and then a folded card.

Both these cards are created using the same techniques.  The images are stamped out on backgrounds created using the dual tip markers by Leisure Arts.  The stencil work is giving the impression of negative verses positive impression but actually it is a dark plum ink on light paper and then dark paper.  The gemstone images were cut out and glittered with the Wink Of Stella pen/clear, giving the gemstones the sparkle that we all love.  The sentiments were stamped out and added to each card. The cards were speckled with black ink (first card) and white ink (second card).  To complete the cards, the card fronts were adhered to a folded card.

Thanks for stopping by~

July Tag with Clear Scraps~

Hi, Connie here with my July tag with Clear Scraps.   I used a couple of the chipboard embellishments, along with an acrylic tag, to create a festive 4th of July tag.


Remove the plastic film from both sides of the acrylic tag before creating your project.  Adhere pattern paper to the back of the tag using Zip Dry by Beacon.  Layer pattern paper, journal cards and stickers on the front of the tag (directly on the acrylic) and adhere with Zip Dry or use dimensional adhesive.  Shade around the tag with ink.  Add ribbon or twine to the top.  Finish embellishing with buttons and rhinestones.



Last step, paint the chipboard pieces (the star and the 4th of July word piece) using acrylic paint. Red for the word embellishment and yellow for the star. Let dry and adhere to the front of the tag.  Use Wink of Stella/clear to add sparkle to the star and word embellishment.  The tag is ready to tape to a big watermelon and enjoy!!

Products used:
Clear Scraps: chipboard word (4th of July)
Clear Scraps: chipboard stars
Clear Scraps: Acrylic tag
Other:
Zip Dry by Beacon
Paper: Authentique
Buttons Galore and More
Wink of Stella/clear
trim
divine Twine
rhinestones

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Cards and Seashells~

HI guys!

I have a couple of cards to share, using the Seashells by Darkroom Door.

  A favorite stamp set of mine, at the moment.  I also pulled out an oldie but

 goody from way back ~ Autumn Leaves, who remembers them?

My inspiration for these cards was a sandy beach, with a pop of color.  The shells being the pop of color.  The large shells are stamped on white cardstock and cut out.  The background is created with the Shells Background stamp by Darkroom Door.

The sentiments are stamped on white cardstock and trimmed out.  The stamps are by Autumn Leaves, I'm thinking around 2009 ~2010 when I bought them.  I have never used them until today ~ so glad I did.  Such a fun font!!!

Supplies used:

Darkroom Door: Seashells, Seaside inchies and Shells Background stamp

Autumn Leaves: Script set

Ink: Ranger

twine

Wink of Stella (for sparkle)

S.E.I. ( Black Tumble dye for splats)

This isn't a sponsored post, just me having fun creating with some awesome products!! 

Thanks for stopping by~

tomorrow!!

See ya soon~

Tag set created with stencils by Clear Scraps!

Hi, Connie here with a cute tag/card set using the 6" stencils by Clear Scraps.  Take out some scrap pieces of cardstock, ink and stencils and that will get you started.


The cards are 4"X 4".  There are 6 cards in the set. Each card is stenciled with a nautical image from the Ocean Friends and Beach Fun stencils by Clear Scraps.  I used different color of inks for a fun look.  Each card is decorated with Sequins by Clear Scraps. See steps taken in photo below.


I also stenciled a 5" X 7" muslin bag to hold the card set in.  It made a really cute gift.


The card fronts were popped up with dimensional adhesive.   Easy project but does take time to complete all the fronts and stencil the bag.  The background of the bag is sprayed with colored ink spray for added color.




Products used:
Clear Scraps: 6" Ocean Friends and 6" Beach Fun
Clear Scraps sequins: Ocean, Glamour and Little Dude
Other: Muslin bag, cardstock, Wink of Stella, Archival ink and spray.

Thanks for stopping by
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Try It Tuesday ~ more sea shell cards!

Hi guys!

I  still have been having sea shells on my mind.  I thought, what about a card 

with sea shells hanging in a fishing net ~ so that was my inspiration for this set of cards.

I chose four coordinating Ranger inks and stayed with that.  Simple stamping on white

 cardstock and then trimming the sea shell images out.  The shells were painted with Wink of Stella for some sparkle.

Products used:

Paper: Quick Quotes/Anchor Aweigh

Ink: Ranger/ Cobalt, Aquamarine, Corn Flower Blue, Sky Blue.

Tumble Dye: S.E.I.

Adhesive: Tombow

Stamps: Deep Red/ Seashell Collection,  Darkroom Door/Background Fishing Net, Stampers Anonymous/ #hashtags.

Sequins: Clear Scraps/ocean

Buttons: Buttons Galore & More

This is not a sponsored post, just me creating with some awesome products!!

Thanks for stopping by for 

Try It Tuesday!!!

A Mother's Day card with Quick Quotes

Hi, Connie her with a Mother's Day card using the new Mulberry Collection by Quick Quotes.  I created the card front using stamps and PowderPuff Chalk ink by Quick Quotes.  Love all the new inks and the way they match the new paper collections perfect.

The flowers are stamped with Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk inks and then some sparkle was added over the flower part with Wink of Stella.  Buttons were also added along with twine. Easy card to make and so pretty with the Mulberry Collection papers.

Products used:
Quick Quotes: Mulberry Collection
Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk Inks: Midnight Confessions, Antique Linen, Green with Envy, Plum, Royal Blue, Berry Jam and Light Moss.

other:
Buttons Galore & More
My Favorite Things/stamps
Wink of Stella/sparkle
Scrapbook Adhesives
twine

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Spring Coffee Lovers Blog hop 2017 with ~ A Jillian Vance Design!

Hi!!!

Welcome to the Spring Coffee Lovers Bloghop 2017. 

 Get ready to see some awesome cards themed for Spring and Coffee. 

Probably lots of flowers too :) but not here, more like stars!!

 You might even want to pour yourself a cup and get comfortable!!

I want to give a shout out to my sponsor ~ A Jillian Vance Design ! 

They have a great selection of  Coffee Stamps.     

I used four different stamp sets and one background stamp by A Jillian Vance Design.  My goal was to show you that the stamps work well with each other.  They are easily mixed with other sets to create beautiful themed cards. A big plus to me and they have great sentiments (the best).  So easy to use with other sets.

The cards were created the same way just changed out ink and paper.

Products used:

A Jillian Vance Design: Picture Perfect, But First Coffee,  Christmas Star Sentiment,  

A Whole lot of  Jesus and Stars/background

Ranger Archival ink: Saffron, Coffee, Potting Soil, Jet Black, Cobalt and Red Geranium

Divine Twine

S.e.i./Tumble Dye

Other:

Wink of Stella, Copic/red, Xyron sticker maker, coffee word die.

To start the hop or post a coffee card 

Spring Coffee Lovers Blog hop 2017

Thanks for stopping by~

Earth Wind Fire Collection by Quick Quotes~

Hi, Connie here with a card using the new Earth Wind Fire Collection (coming soon) by Quick Quotes.  I love the green and orange colors mixed together.  The greens remind me that Fall will be here soon.

The flowers are cut from one of the pattern papers in the collection.  I have popped some of them up to give some dimension to the card front.  The dark green paper is beautiful, cut with a metal die, for leaves.

The leaves and flowers were shaded with Quick Quote's PowderPuff Chalk inks.   The inks come in many colorful shades that match the paper collections.

Quick Quote's products used:
Earth Wind Fire Collection (coming soon): 104, 105 and 109.
Quick Quote's PowderPuff Chalk inks: Navy, Seafoam, Peach Tree and Evergreen.

other:
Wink of Stella, pearls and Darkroom Door rubber stamp

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Palm Trees Photo stamp with Darkroom Door~

Hi guys!!

I have a couple of cards to share using the new Palm Trees photo

 stamp by Darkroom Door.

  

Yay card~

Using the Sunshine background, stamp it on white cardstock using Sepia Ink.  Shade with black ink.  Stamp Palm Trees/Photo stamp with Sepia ink on white cardstock.  Trim it out.  Shade with black ink.  Add color with Distress Spray Stain~I used yellow and orange. Let it dry and go back with some water splats.  The water will bleach out some spots on the card front. I really like the look.  Double mat on black cardstock and then adhere to the Sunshine background. Take that matted set and adhere to black and orange cardstock. Add twine and sentiment ( hand cut). Adhere to black card. 

Darkroom Door products:

Palm Trees/Photo stamp

Brushed Sentiments

Sunshine/Background stamp

other:

Distress Spray Stain/Ranger

Distress Ink/Ranger

Archival Ink/Ranger

cardstock

twine

Hello card~

Using the Sunshine background, stamp it on yellow cardstock with cobalt blue ink.  Trim out and mount on white cardstock. Using the Palm Trees/Photo, stamp on white cardstock with Sepia ink. Trim out. Spray Palm Trees with yellow, orange and blue Distress Spray Stains. Let dry and speckle with water.  Double mat with blue and yellow cardstock.  Stamp sentiment on yellow cardstock and hand cut word out. Adhere to cardfront.

Darkroom Door products:

Palm Trees/Photo stamp

Brushed Sentiments

Sunshine Background stamp

other:

Distress Spray Stain/Ranger

Archival Ink/Ranger

Wink of Stella (water sparkle)

cardstock

For more inspiration using the Palm Trees/Photo stamp take a look here~

Thanks for stopping by~

Try It Tuesday~more Book Stack Photo Stamp by Darkroom Door!

Hi guys!

Thanks for stopping by for Try It Tuesday!

I have another idea for you using the Book Stack Photo Stamp 

by Darkroom Door.

Book plates for the inside of that special book or for your home library. 

Stamp the Book Stack stamp on white cardstock with different colors of ink.  Trim them out and

 adhere the book plate, to the inside of the book you are wanting the label.

I really like the look of the book plate on a well loved book.

Book Stack

Stamp the "clip" on the top of the Book Stack image.  Trim out.   Stamp the To: and From: on the Book Stack image in black Archival ink.  Stamp the word "read." from the Sensational/Quote on white cardstock and trim it out. Adhere to the top of the Book Stack.  Use double sided tape to adhere on the inside cover of a book.

Great way to use the Book Stack stamp while adding a personal touch to a gift. 

 For more inspiration using the Book Stack Photo Stamp by Darkroom Door go HERE.

 

Darkroom Door products:

Book Stack/Photo

Sensational/Quote

Mail Art

 

other:

Archival Ink/Ranger

white cardstock

Wink of Stella (added to clip)

Champion by Darkroom Door~

Hi guys!!

Hope you had a great weekend!!!

I have a card to share today using the Champion Word Block by Darkroom Door.  I love the word blocks because you can use them so many different ways.  Full of "winner" words!!! Let me show you~

Instructions~

Stamp the Champion Word Block image two times. Take a half inch off of one stamped image . Mat it tight leaving about a forth of an inch, of cardstock, as an edge.  On the other image just mat it tight, same as the first image. Pop up the small image on the large image and then adhere to the card front. Stamp the word CHAMPION and cut it out. Add shimmer to the cut out word and adhere to the front of the card. Add star brads or rhinestones.  Add corners and speckle with black ink or acrylic paint. See all of the words you stamp and add to projects :)

For more inspiration using the Champion Word Block stamp go HERE~

Products used~

Darkroom Door/ Champion Word Block

other~

Ranger Ink

Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk Ink

Star brads

White cardstock

Blue cardstock

Wink of Stella

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This past week my blog has had a mass exodus of Google Friend Blog Followers, 58 to be exact.
I have found out that Google is removing blog followers that do not have a Google Account.
Here is the information.
If this effects your following of Crafty Goodies I would greatly appreciate a re~follow!
This is my 9th year as a Craft Blogger (and junker).  I'm not sure how important this is in the craft industry (blog followers) but it is to me.  I feel accountable to you that follow my blog,
 trying always to have crafty content for you guys.
  Thank you so much!

See ya soon~

Quick Quotes ~ Mucho love!

Hi, Connie here with a scrapbook page combining papers from the 49 Shades Of Grey Collection and the Whistlin' Dixie Collection by Quick Quotes.  So many of the papers go well together, so know need to work with only one collection at a time.

The background sheet and the center sheet have stenciling and splatters for added texture and dimension.  The embellishment cluster is using Quick Quote products and the flowers are by Petaloo.

 

Products used~
Quick Quotes: 49 Shades of Grey/103
Quick Quotes: Whistlin' Dixie/ 104, 100
Quick Quotes: Whistlin' Dixie/ die cut stickers, chipboard die cuts
Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk Inks: Java, Coal Miner, Green with Envy

Other~
Petaloo
Clear Scraps/chevron stencil
irRESISTible  texture spray
Wink of Stella
stickers

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member