Creative Scrapbooker Magazine ~ Fall 2025

Hi there!!
So excited to share with you an Art Journal Page
that was published in the Fall Issue of
Creative Scrapbooker Magazine.  

This is a Canadian publication and it is beautiful.  Full
of amazing scrapbook pages, cards and art journal pages. I hope
you will check it out.  It makes me want to start scrapbooking again! 

The background is blended with Distress Oxide inks along with vintage 
text paper.  I used stamps and stencils to add interest.  The leaf branches and
sentiments are stamped and added to the page, using dimensional adhesive.
To complete the page it is speckled with white acrylic paint. 

Products used - stamps: PaperArtsy, Creative Worship stamps.
adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. ink: Ranger/Distress Oxide inks
and Archival/Jet Black. stencils: PaperArtsy. embossing powder: WOW!
 other: vintage text paper.
Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Topflight Stamps 8th Birthday Blog Hop~

 

It's Topflight Stamps 8th birthday and time to celebrate. I’ve teamed up 
with some great designers to showcase celebratory projects using
 the unique products available at Topflight Stamps.  Please hop
 along with us and see all the beautiful talent from this group of amazing
 designers! The master list, of hop stops, is on the 
Topflight Stamps Blog.
We are also Hopping on Instagram!  You can start at the 
Topflight Stamps account @topflightstamps

I had some fun creating three mixed media style tags CELBRATING life.
I'm using We're All Mad there by Katzel Kraft and Paper Artsy 
(Seth Apter) ESA44.  The animal images are colored with watercolor 
paints by Studio Light. 

All of the products are listed below and linked if

possible. 

The three tags were created in the same way using the same products, just
changed up the animal and tag color.  The tag background colors are Distress
Oxide inks (watered down).  I added stamps and stencil images to give a
worn look.  The animal images are adhered with dimensional adhesive.
The sentiments are by Creative Expressions called 
Inspirational Wordies Sentiment sheet.  Product List: Katzel Kraft:
We're All Mad Here and Los Nombres. Tracy Evans: BG Elements (TELL).
Paper Artsy: Seth Apter, ESA44 and Kate Crane: Stencil PS429.

Pulling out my much loved Darkroom Door Stamps to
create a card set Celebrating Life.  I'm also using 
embossing products by WOW!, the Embossing Pad
and the Opaque Bright White Powder on the sentiment
strips.   Topflight has a GREAT selection of Darkroom Door
Stamps. My cards include: Grunge Marks, Numbers BG,
Sentiment Strip/Celebrate, Layered Handwriting BG,
Warm Wishes, Small Stamp/Take Flight and Stencil/Friendship.

Did we mention there will be prizes?

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday celebration without prizes! Topflight Stamps is giving four lucky winners $50 Gift Certificates to the store. Two winners will be chosen from commenters on the blog hop and two will be chosen from commenters on the IG hop. For a chance to win, make sure to visit the stops on the hop and leave a comment by April 1st. Winners will be announced on the Topflight Stamps blog on Thursday, April 3rd. U.S.A winners only due to shipping issues. Good Luck!

Don't forget we're also having a SALE in the store during the celebration. Check out the selection of stamps and other goodies sourced from all around the world!

Your next stop is Lisa

Thanks for stopping by and hope
you enjoy all the amazing
INSPIRATION!!!!
Connie
@crafty_mercer

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

Sled & Lantern by Blue Knight Stamps ~New!!

Today I'm sharing a beautiful Winter
image called Sled & Lantern by Blue
Knight Stamps. I really loved working with
this one.

The card image is colored with Distress Oxide inks 
(watered down) and treated like watercolors. The brown
 mat layer is a tree bark embossing folder (I think
Tim Holtz).  I love the dimension it gives the card front.
To complete the card I added twine and the words from
the NEW One Line Sentiments/wonderful.  Last ~ speckle with

white acrylic paint.

This one is embossed with black embossing powder and the
colored in with Distress Oxide inks (same as above). I
added a pine tree from the Campsite set and the words
from the One Line Sentiments/wonderful.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Connie/DT Member
@crafty_mercer

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

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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Art Journal Page with Hero Arts and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi all!
Today I'm sharing an Art Journal Page over on the
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog using the "best'
adhesive ever and some pretty cool mixed media products by 
Hero Arts.

I love building art journal pages.  Always with a message I'm trying 
share through the page.  I'm using Hero Arts ink and brushes. The coolest!
I have all the details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.
 

I hope you enjoy this project. It is a little messy but not bad and you end up with a cool art page.

Thanks for stopping by!

Connie

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Squares White Mix
3D Foam Strips Black
Metallic Transfer Foil Nature
E-Z Runner Stars Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

other: Ink: Hero Arts, Ranger. Stamps: Darkroom Door, Blue Knight Rubber Stamps. Stencils: Darkroom Door. Embossing Powder: WOW!. Ink Applicator: Hero Arts.by Hero Arts.

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Sunflower Card with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~

Hi guys!
Today I'm over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Blog with a mixed media style card using the 
E-Z Runner Grand Repositional Dots Refillable Dispenser
for added texture.  

I have used Distressed Oxide inks along with stamps and ephemera
to add a mixed media type background to the card.  As always I have all the 
details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L blog.  I hope
you will check it out!!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie/DT Member

Creative Time: 45 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Crafty Foam Tape 108′
3D Foam Circles Black Mix
3D Foam Strips Black
E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
HomeHobby by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other: Stamps: Darkroom Door. Ink: Ranger.Embossing Powder: Wow!

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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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Lovely Lantern and Background Builder Stamps with A Jillian Vance Design~

Hi!
I'm guesting for A Jillian Vance Design for the months of
November and December.  I'm creating
with the Lovely Lantern Die and the
Background Builder Stamps.  Love those bad boys :):)

I have all the details over on the A Jillian Vance Design Blog.
I used distress oxide ink with an embossed Background Builder
Stamp to get the background for the cards.  The two together create
a resist. 

Other A Jillian Vance Design products used are: Jingle All the Way
 Stamp set, Stitched Dot Rectangle Die, Classic Candle Dies and
Scattered Snow & Stars Background Builder Stamps.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie

Santa is coming to the Ranch Card ~ Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L

Hi!
Today I have a fun Christmas card to share with you
using the 3D Foam Strips by Scrapbook Adhesive
by 3L.  As always I have ALL the details 
on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.

This card was so fun to create.  There is some prep work, but so 
worth it.  You will need to build a landscape to add the trees, deer

 and the star of the card the COW.

Check out the tutorial here using 3D Foam Strips. So perfect for
those hard to reach areas. 

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie/DT Member

Creative Time: 90 minutes
Skill Level: Advanced

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

HomeHobby by 3L®
Dual Tip Glue Pen

other: stamps: KatzelKraft, Darkroom Door and Blue Knight Rubber Stamps., ink: Ranger, embossing powder: WOW!

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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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All Things Are Possible by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps

Hi guys!
Today I'm sharing a couple cards from the
NEW RELEASE by Blue Knight Rubber
Stamps called All Things Are Possible. 
Very cool stamp! 

On these examples I used panpastels and a circle stencil set.
Very simple and easy technique.  I used the negative (circle stencil)
to reveal the center of the image.  That is what is colored in
 with panpastels on the first card. The second card the positive (circle stencil) 
to cover the part of the image that is not to be colored. 
Basically just reverse the stencil to get two different looks. The sentiments 
are stamped and embossed on black and white cardstock.  
A fun technique that can be used with all color mediums.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by
Connie/DT Member.

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

Falling Snowflake Cards with Topflight Stamps~

Hi guys!
Today I'm creating for Topflight Stamps and sharing a couple of
 cards using the NEWLY released Falling Snowflakes Border Stamp
 by Darkroom Door.  You can find it at Topflight Stamps web store. 

As always I have the details over on the Topflight
Stamps Blog. These were really fun to create the part
that took the most time was the embossing and creating the
 background to emboss.  I know your are thinking what about

 cutting that Reindeer out?  Yep, I forgot about that. 
Adhesive used is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Products used:

Darkroom Door / Falling Snowflakes Border Stamp

Darkroom Door/ Word Block/Christmas

Darkroom Door / Sketchy Stars

Darkroom Door/Sentiment Stamps/Christmas

Darkroom Door/Handmade By

Darkroom Door/Small Stencil Tree

Darkroom Door/Small Stencil Reindeer

WOW Embossing Powder/Opaque Bright White

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member