Retired is still good~ stamps that is!

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a card using Mixed Media 1 Designer Paper by
Blue Knight Stamps.  This is the first paper set I did for them. 
I'm also adding in a retired stamp (it is a great filler stamp) called
Rejoice Always. It is a great background stamp.

I stamped on the designer paper using BG Branches, Buck, Doe and Fawn, 
and Mixed Media Numbers.  The flower, for the focal collage, is also from
the retired set Rejoice Always.  I stamped some of the images from
the Mixed Media Numbers set and cut them out, and then 
added a torn edge to them.  Going for a ticket look. 

Creating a collage cluster for the corner of the card.  The sentiment is
from the Reverse Sentiments set.  To complete the card white acrylic
paint is splattered using an old toothbrush.  Works great!!  The 
sentiment is stamped and then adhered with dimensional adhesive. 

This makes a great "art share" card!  
Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
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Hugs from New York City with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi guys! 
Today is my turn on the Scrapbook Adhesives Blog by 3L.
I have been stamping and adding adhesive to the outside
of my stamped image.  Really takes it up a notch (if you
know what I mean).  Kinda of like decorating cloths~

Take a look at the Statue of Liberty (The Lady) I added stars to

her robe using the E-Z Runner Stars Refillable Dispenser  

(comes in a refill too).  I have all

the details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives Blog by 3L. 

This a really fun project that might look hard or complicated but it is

just layering images using E-Z Squares Dispenser and 

 3D Foam adhesives. 

I hope enjoy this project and will check it out!!!

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/DT Member

Creative Time: 90 minutes
Skill Level: intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner Stars Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Squares Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Strips
Crafty Foam Tape 108′

Other: Darkroom Door Stamps, Ranger/Archival ink, WOW Embossing Powder, Ranger/Perfect Pearls, white gel pen, mixed media white cardstock, sage green cardstock and acrylic black paint (speckling card)

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A Mixed Media Card ~Topflight Stamps

Hi guys!
It is my turn with Topflight Stamps today. I'm
creating with Hobby Art Ltd. stamps and a stencil.
It is a mixed media type card with beautiful words and Butterflies.
I used Distress Oxide inks to create the background.
 Super fun!!

I have all the details on the Topflight blog with instructions

on creating this mixed media card.

Products used:

Janie's Butterflies

Words

Funky Foliage Stencil

Versafine  Onyx Black

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

Connie

A Valentine's Day Card~ creating with Topflight Stamps!

 Hi guys!
It is my turn on the Topflight Stamps Blog today.
I'm creating with Darkroom Door stamps and some
 Distress Oxide ink for added color.

I started by creating a messy background, using Distress Oxides for the 

color, over the Arrows background stamp by Darkroom Door. The 

Fine leaves were stamped and then colored in with Distress Oxide ink.
I layered stamps from the Hearts and Label sets by Darkroom Door.
The butterflies were stamped  and colored and then cut out.  They were
added to the card front with dimensional adhesive. 

Products used:

Arrows Background Stamp by Darkroom Door
 

Hearts by Darkroom Door

Fine Butterflies by Darkroom Door

Vintage Label by Darkroom Door

Abstract 06 by Darkroom Door 

Fine Leaves by Darkroom Door

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie Mercer

Rubber Stamp Madness ~ Holiday Issue

 Hi guys!
I want to share with you a card that was published
in the Rubber Stamp Madness Holiday Issue.
It never gets old!!!

The call was for cards created using a map or in some way. I

stamped the scene on a vintage map.

I used several stamps sets. I will name them in the supply list. The 
original card is more orange than yellow.

Supplies used:
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Palm Tree Beach and Birds 2
PanPastels: Sunrise & Sunset Palette and Day & Night Palette
Darkroom Door: Tropical Island
Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 

Thanks for stopping by~
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Mixed Media Background with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi Guys!!

Today is my day over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog. 

I have a really cool background technique to share using the

 E-Z Squares Refillable Dispenser.

I have all the details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.

It really is worth taking a look.

Here is a little teaser~

I used PanPastels to add color to the E-Z Squares, to create the look 

of a brick wall.  Check it out ~

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer

Creative Time: 40 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Squares Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Squares Refill
3D Foam Square White Small Size
Crafty Foam Tape 108‘
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner Grand Permanent strips Refill

Other products: WOW embossing powder, PanPastels, Distress Oxide ink, Darkroom Door stamps and A Jillian Vance Design stamps.

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Land and Sea with Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!!
I have a few projects to share using Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.
These projects are created with one of my favorite stamps by

BKRS!! It is called Land and Sea. 

I love anything with shells on it :):)

I love everything about this stamp!! I used Distress Oxide inks to
 create the background for the card.  Then stamped the image with
Archival/Jet Black.  Some extra images were cut out and added

for dimension.  I used 3D Foam Squares Black small size by
Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.

Here is an Art Journal page created with Distress Oxide inks and stencils,

to create a "sea worthy" background for the shells!  The stencils are by
Darkroom Door.

Thanks for stopping by
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Creative Scrapbooker Magazine~

Hi guys!
Have you seen this magazine?  It is filled with some beautiful
 creations.  I was blessed to have ONE card in it!!!

Creative Scrapbooker Magazine

I submitted 14 submissions and this is the ONE they wanted~

I used Darkroom Door stamps and Distress Oxides to create the card.
The adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (my favorite)!!!

And so cool to see this (the company you create for) advertising
in the magazine!!!!

Thanks for letting me gush~
but more than that, thanks for stopping by!!!

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Photo Card with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi guys!

It is my turn on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog today and

 I have a fun Photo Card to share using Creative Photo Corners Black

to hold the photo in place.

The paper is by PhotoPlay/Confetti and I must say perfect for this Birthday

Card. I loved adding the photo to the front.  It really makes the card pop

and scream "special"

All the details are on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog ~ take a look!!!!

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie

Creative Time: 30 Minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Strips Refill
Creative Photo Corners Black
3D Foam Squares White Small Size
3D Foam Circles White Mix

Other Products: Paper: PhotoPlay/Confetti, Stamps: PhotoPlay/Confetti and cardstock.

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Meadow & Mountain card with Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
I've got a really vintage looking card to share today.
I love the look and so easy to achieve.

The background is Distress Oxides watered down.
I lay the paper into the mixture and then heat dry.  I repeat
until I get the look I'm looking for.  I use my Misti to align my stamp up
and then I'm able to re-stamp after the color is added to the stamped
scene. The water and Sunflowers are colored with Distress Oxides.
They perform just like watercolors!!

Published in Creative Scrapbooker ~ Spring 2021

Supplies used:
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Meadow & Mountain
Darkroom Door: Sympathy Sentiment
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: 3D White Foam Squares Small
E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Dispenser
3D Foam Tape 108'

Thanks for stopping by~
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Winter Cardinals by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
I have a couple of cards to share using the Winter Cardinal
by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  This is a newly released stamp.
Guys, it is gorgeous!!!! We have Cardinals
 here on the ranch, so this stamp was a must have!!!

Card #1

This is the card on the left.  I used Panpastels for the sky (clouds)
and coloring the scene.  When I was finished I decided to redo
the Cardinal on the fence from a him to a her.  Easy to do that, just erase the 

color.  Then recolor with grey.  The snow and fence have Pixie Dust
for added sparkle!!

Card #2
This card is created using Distress Oxide inks.  I treated the inks like
watercolors. I used white acrylic paint for the snow on the fence and
tree.  Added a tag at the top for added interest.

  Would love to see you join us over on the

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/DT Member

Beautiful by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
I have a couple of cards to share using the newly
released stamp called Beautiful by Blue Knight
Rubber Stamps.  If you are a lover of reading and 

drinking a cup of tea or coffee, while enjoying a good
book, this is for you.

  Lovely stamp!!!

Card #1

The stamped image is on mixed media cardstock using the

Magnetic Ink Pad Handle by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  I love this thing!!

Holds my ink pad straight and gives me something to hold on to.  No more

dropped ink pad on my project!! The image is colored in with

Panpastels.

Card #2

The background of this card is created using Distress Oxide inks.
Water the inks down and treat as watercolors.  They are amazing when
you keep adding layers of ink (drying between each color).  Really
cool backgrounds. The image is stamped and then colored in with 3

shades of Distress Oxide inks.

  Would love to see you join us over on the

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/DT Member

Foot Bridge by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!!

I have a couple of cards to share using the newly released stamp set
by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  I really love the Foot Bridge Stamp.
  The Reeds and Ducks Stamps (from last Friday)
works great with this scene.

Card#1

The card is stamped on mixed media cardstock and then colored
in with Panpastels. Panpastels are easy to work with and so
forgiving.  A white artist eraser will fix any mistakes~just erase
and start again.

This is how I started, water and sky in first.  I created a mask for the sky

 using a small circle punch.  I laid it on my sky area and colored around it.

I then took it off and added the yellow sun.

Card#2

This card is stamped with Sketch Blue Distress Ink.  The sentiment is
stamped with Archival / Jet Black ink.  The card front is matted on a deep

blue cardstock.  The reeds (from the Reeds and Ducks
 stamp set) are added in both bottom corners of the card.

  Would love to see you join us over on the

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/DT Member

Reeds and Ducks by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!!

I have a couple of cards to share with you 

using the newly released Reeds and Ducks by
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.   This stamp not only makes a great lake
scene but is also awesome for patches of grass in a 

ranch scene.  Very clever!!!

Both cards are created with Panpastels.  Very easy to mark off your card
to create the water and sky.  I used the Cloud stencil to assist in
creating white fluffy clouds.

The Reeds and Ducks are stamped on a stamping platform so the silhouette
images can be re-stamped several times for a rich dark image.

Card #1
The second card is created in the same way.  I did not use a cloud stencil
just brushed straight across the card front for the sky and water.

Different shades of blues, to add waves in the water, were added.  Highlights were
 added with red, orange and yellow Panpastels for the sunset sky.

Card#2

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps products: Reeds and Ducks, Birds 2
 and Mini Greetings 2. Panpastels and Cloud stencil
Other products used: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, twine,
mini staples and cardstock.

  Would love to see you join us over on the

Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps Blog

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/DT Member