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Monday, March 25, 2024

Topflight Stamps 7th Birthday Blog Hop~

It's Topflight Stamps 7th 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 created an Art Journal page and two mixed media style tags. I will list the
products after each project is explained. I'm using Katzelkraft,
Studio Light, Paper Artsy and Darkroom Door.

The background is created with a mix of Distress Oxide inks. I then
added some very cool eclectic stamps from Kazelkraft using Archival/
Jet Black ink. The focal images (crazy birds) and the text is stamped out,
colored and then trimmed. The elements are added to the front
of the page with wet glue and dimensional adhesives. To complete
the mixed media (messy look) I speckled with black acrylic paint.
Products: Katzelkraft: Les Accessoires, Les Piafs (crazy birds),
Literary Quotes, Contraptions and Things, Ephemera. Darkroom Door:
Stitched Borders and Ransom Alphabet. Paper Artsy: HP 2401 and
HP 2402.

I'm using tags by Studio Light as the base for my mixed media creations.

The instructions for the tags are the same as the Art Journal page.
Same steps make it easy!!!
Products used: Studio Light Funky Tags, Katzelkraft: Les Piafs, Spiral
Borders, Elephant Watson, Les Accessoires and Whatchamacallit.
Paper Artsy: HP 2401, HP 2402.

Les Piafs (crazy birds).

This tag is created in the same manner but I was thinking
about Rachel Greig when I created it. The last few years she
has been a part of the Topflight Stamps Birthday Blog Hop and
I didn't want her to miss this year. So this is for Rachel!!!
Such a great friend and talented artist.
Products used: Darkroom Door: Handwritten Ledger, Fine
Flowers vol.2, Fine Leaves, Number Medley, Take Flight, Milestone
and Great Friend (small stamps).

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 Monday, 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!

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

Monday, March 28, 2022

Topflight Stamps 5th Birthday Blog Hop~

Hi guys!
So excited to be included in
Topflight Stamps 5th Birthday Blog Hop.

Do you see the 20% off? Always a good thing~

It's Topflight Stamps 5th 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! You should have arrived here from
(Rachel Kleinman)'s blog. If not, no worries, catch the details below.
I created two projects for the Blog Hop, One signature Topflight Stamps piece and a second
one using products from Topflight Stamps.

I had such a fun time creating this. I kept adding layers using acrylic paint,
stencils, collage papers and stamps. Starting from the bottom and building
to the front. Stamps were added to the painted background.

The collage papers were added next and more stamping. What I love about
mixed media type art is you can't mess it up. Just keep adding layers until you
get the look you are looking for. If it is too dark then add a light color of paint
to lighten. You can always fix it!!!

Stencils are amazing to repair areas that aren't appealing to you. Stamped
images cut out and placed and great dimension to the pages also.
Markers are also a great tool for highlighting areas of interest. The main thing
I hope you take away from this project is keep making art ~ don't stop!!
Products used: Darkroom Door: Sketched Numbers, Library Books, Number Medley,
Vintage Planes, Carved Leaves Vol.1, Birthday Greetings, Sm. Sketched Alphabet,
Faded Circles, Daisy Chain Border Stamp, Global Postmarks, Med. Smile
Stencil and Paper Artsy/Fresco Paints.
Second project is a mixed media card using stamps by KatzelKraft
and Darkroom Door.

The sky, sand and water are panpastels. So easy! I used the NEW Wild Waves Stamp
by Darkroom Door over the ocean to define the sky from the water.
I used the Circle Essential by Studio Light to get the Sun element
in the sky. The Elephant is from KatzelKraft/Elephant Watson and
the accessories are from the Les Accessoires set by KatzelKraft. Distress
Oxide inks were used at to the accessories and the Elephant. The sentiment
is from the Relax Quotes by KatzelKraft. The sand shape is by
Acetate Hill Masks/Lavinia. Very cool tool to have when you are
building the scene.

Follow along here and if you get lost you can always start at the Topflight Stamps Blog.

Connie Mercer ****you are here****

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday celebration without prizes! Topflight Stamps is giving one lucky winner a $50 Gift Certificate to the store. But wait, there is more, each stop on the hop has an additional $25 Gift Certificate up for grabs for some lucky commenter. For a chance to win, make sure to visit every stop on the hop and leave a comment by April 3rd. Winners will be announced on the Topflight Stamps blog on April 7th. Good Luck!
"Topflight Stamps is only able to ship to the US and Canada." This is due to new tax laws and USPS limitations.

*********WINNER********

Denise BryantMarch 30, 2022 at 12:46 AM

Beautiful page with the flowers, and your elephant card is just adorable! Wonderful projects!

List of all the winners will be posted on the Topflight Blog.
Congratulations!!!!!

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

PS~ If you spend $50 or more you will get a darling little purse notebook (while supplies last)
with your order. I saw it ~ guys., so cute!!! Just between us!!!

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Topflight Summertime Blog Hop~

Come celebrate Summertime with Topflight Stamps! I’ve teamed up with some great designers to showcase summer cards using the unique products available at Topflight Stamps. Please hop along with us for a chance to win!

You should have arrived here from Autumn's blog. If not, no worries, catch the details below.

These cards are created in the same way. I created a mixed media background using
Distress Oxide inks. I used blue and green tones of inks. The images were stamped
on the background and then with a water brush, removed the color on the fish
and sea shells. I then went back in and added
a little color to the shells.

I used two different stencils that have small circles
on them. I'll list them below. Dimensional adhesive
is used to secure the card to the card base.
Products used: ESC10 (stamp set), Hunkydory/Pearls,
Pronty/stickers, Hobby Art/stencil Funky Foliage.

Products used: ESC10 (stamp set), Hunkydory/Pearls,
Darkroom Door/Sea Shells (stamp set), Pronty/stickers,
Paperartsy/PS145 stencil.

Follow along here and if you get lost you can always start at the Topflight Stamp Blog.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Of course, it wouldn’t be a celebration without prizes! Topflight Stamps is giving one lucky winner a $50 Gift Certificate to the store. For a chance to win,

make sure to comment on every stop on the hop by June 18th.

Winners will be announced on the Topflight Stamps blog on

June 20th. Good Luck!

Also don’t forget to check out the Summertime Sale going on now! 20% off all Summer/beach/4th of July categories. No code needed.

Thanks for stopping by
and
just for you
get 12% off by using the code
conniemercer at the Topflight Stamps Store.
Connie

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Topflight Stamps 4th Birthday Blog Hop ~

It's Topflight Stamps 4th birthday and to celebrate, I’ve teamed up with some
great designers to showcase birthday cards 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! You should have arrived here from
Kathi's blog. If not, no worries, catch the details below.

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I wanted to created something really special for Topflight Stamps 4th Birthday.
It had to scream TOPFLIGHT STAMPS. So I created two cards, the first is the
REALLY SPECIAL ONE ~

I used a bunch (like 10 stamps) to create this card celebrating
Topflight Stamps. The background pattern paper has a purple swirl on it
and I added some Distress Oxide ink to bring in the blue. The stamps
I created with are: Darkroom Door: Number Medley, Global Postmarks,
Happy Birthday, Hand Stamped, Take Flight, Birthday,
Camera, Sketchy Stars and PaperArsty: EM46.
Also used embossing Powder on the sentiment across the camera.
Check out the airplane (above the sentiment). Love it!!!

The second card is very traditional. I created with Darkroom Door: Number Medley,

Cupcake, Candles, Sketchy Stars, Happy Birthday and PaperArsty: EM46.

The background is created with Distress Oxide inks and sprinkled with

water, for that distress look that we all love. Already for the focal image.
The cupcake is colored in with Distress Oxide inks. All stamped with

Versafine/Onyx Black ink.
Next up is Ericka.

Follow along here and if you get lost you can always start at the Topflight Stamp Blog.

**Connie Mercer**

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday celebration without prizes! Topflight Stamps is giving one lucky winner a $100 Gift Certificate to the store. But wait, there is more, each stop on the hop has an additional $25 Gift Certificate up for grabs for some lucky commenter. For a chance to win, make sure to visit every stop on the hop and leave a comment by March 29th. Winners will be announced on the Topflight Stamps blog on March 31st. Good Luck!

*****Winner*****

Mary in OregonMarch 27, 2021 at 4:30 PM

That number medley stamp is always sold out when I'm in the mood to buy stamps! You've really showed it off with your background color combinations, Connie! I must remember to add colored balloons to "lock in" the background colors I've used. Yours look terrific!

Mary I will need your email address ~

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And after all that Topflight is giving you 20% off, no code needed.
Have fun shopping and thanks for stopping by.
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Saturday, February 1, 2020

It's A Girl Thing Blog Hop ~ Turner Syndrome awareness.

Hi, so glad to be participating in this blog hop to bring awareness
to Turner Syndrome.

It's A Girl Thing Blog Hop
Turner Syndrome is a genetic disorder where a female is born missing
her second X Chromosome and because of this it leaves her with many health problems.
To find out more about Turner Syndrome here is a short photo presentation.

This is the mood board that was used as inspiration for my card.

A background was created for the card using a background stamp called Wood by

Joy Clair. The girl and flowers are stamped out watercolor paper, colored in

with Distress Oxide ink and then trimmed out. Dimensional adhesive is used

for added texture. The sentiment is heat embossed with black embossing

powder. It is then matted on black cardstock and then added to the card front.

Supplies used:

Joy Clair: Wood Background stamp, God's Masterpiece, Boss Babe and

Saved By Grace

other: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: EZ Runner Grand and 3D Foam squares

Distress Oxide ink

Ranger/Embossing Powder

glitter pen and watercolor paper

Cheering them on~Thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Seasons Givings Blog Hop 2020 ~

Hi guys!!
I'm so happy to be participating in this blog hop that is for the
soul purpose of thanking YOU the people that visit our blogs!
A little background on the Seasons Givings Blog Hop ~ this is the
8th year for this wonderful event hosted by Latisha Yoast.

********WINNER********

BunnyJanuary 2, 2020 at 11:59 AM

I'm following your blog. You only need 3 more to hit 500. You go girl. I'm looking to make more shakers. Some easy method that I can understand. I also, like your candy bar wrappers. So, I'm interested to different projects other than cards but cards are my first love. Thank you. Go Cowboys!

Giveaway Details!

To enter:

Follow my Blog (I would love to have 500 followers) OR
Follow me on Instagram ~ crafty_mercer (do both make 2 comments for 2 entries)
Comment and tell me how you are following. Make sure I can contact you. Tell me what kind of projects you are interested in creating and viewing.