Darkroom Door July Challenge ~ Pen & Ink

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing a mixed media tag using
the Pen & Ink set by Darkroom Door.  It is the 
July Challenge stamp set.

I added additional stamps to create the tag.  Darkroom Door stamps
all go together!! Love that so much.

The tag background is a mix of Distress Oxide and Distress inks.
I used Chipped Sapphire, Blueprint Sketch and  Walnut Stain.
The satin ribbon is stained with Walnut Stain ink and then
heat dried.  

I then stamped the images from the Handwritten Ledger set to
create a messy look.  I love how it enhanced the look of the tag
when the Pen & Ink images were added.  The Pen & Ink were
stamped on white cardstock, colored and then cut out. They were
adhered with dimensional adhesive.

All stamp sets available at Darkroom Door.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you join us!!!
Information at Darkroom Door Community on Facebook.

Connie
crafty_mercer

One Sheet with Darkroom Door~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a "One Sheet" mixed media  
creation using a sheet of 12x12 cardstock.  Super Fun!!!
  I chose the New York Vol.2, Number Medley and
 Stitched Borders by Darkroom Door, as my background
  stamps.

I stamped these three sets, in random places, to create a sheet of
mixed media pattern paper.  The color is Distress Oxide inks.  I then cut 
the sheet to make card fronts.  I got 4 cards, A2 size, and 2 tags from the 
one sheet of pattern paper.

I also used the Lots of Labels set and Word Labels to enhance the card
fronts.  These are great cards for the men in your life, like perfect
for Father's Day !!

The tags are perfect for a personalized touch to a gift bag!!
I hope I have given you some ideas for Father's Day and check
out Darkroom Door. 

They are doing some fun stuff over there!!!
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Best of 2025 ~

Hi there!!
Every year I like to highlight the 
Best of 2025.  I go back and look at Instagram likes,
 blog page count and some of my favorite projects
and that is how I determine the Best of 2025. So here
we go:

 #1. Birds on Wires (stamp by Blue Knight Stamps)

#2. Leaning Guitarist (stamp by Blue Knight Stamps) 
Reminds me of my grandson.

#3. Stamps are by Blue Knight Stamps and Creative Worship.
Our special angel.

#4. Rolodex art journal display.
Stamps are by Creative Worship and Darkroom Door.

#5. Mixed Media tags.
Stamps by Blue Knight Stamps, Carmen's Veranda,
Studio Light and Darkroom Door.

#6. Art journal page.
Stamps by Blue Knight Stamps, Darkroom Door and Creative
Worship.

#7. Mixed Media Tag.
Stamps by Blue Knight Stamps.

#8. Mixed Media Trio Tags
Stamps by Paper Artsy and Topflight Stamps.

#9. Mixed Media card
Stamps by Blue Knight Stamps.

#10. Art Share tag.
Stamps by Wendy Vecchi and Dyan Reaveley/Ranger.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Thanks for stopping in.
Bring on 2026 with more creating and designing.
Connie
crafty_mercer

Scrappy Turtle Tags~

Hi  there!
Today I'm sharing some Scrappy Turtle Tags created
with scraps of heavy mixed media cardstock off
of a 12x12 sheet of paper.  Couldn't let it go to
the trash:):) 

The tags are created together, so the elements are from the 
same stamp set. I used Distress Oxide inks for a colorful mix
for the background.  Stencils by PaperArtsy are used
on the background. 

The stamps are by Blue Knight Stamps (Sea Life Set), Carmen
 Veranda (border), Darkroom Door (Fish Net BG) and 
Studio Light (sentiments).  

The Sea Life elements are adhered with
dimensional adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
These were fun to create, even stapled the border to the 
bottom of the tag.  Buttons are by Buttons Galore & More.
The company links are in the side bar.
Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

From a Grateful American ~ happy 4th!!!

From Grateful Americans, We salute you!!! 
The USA flag is a thing of beauty.  I love creating art using the
flag as a focal point.  Products are by
Blue Knight Stamps, Darkroom Door and  
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Happy 4th of July!!!
Connie
crafty_mercer 

Boys with Pets ~ creating with silhouette stamps!

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing an easy, but striking, card
using Silhouette Stamps by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps
and Darkroom Door. 

The background is a mix of Distress Oxide inks on white cardstock.
The focal words are from the One Line Sentiments/friends rock. set.
The leaves and the children are stamped over the words using 
Versafine ink and Archival/fern green.

I use a stamping platform to insure a strong stamped image.  Makes it easy to
restamp!  It helps with perfect placement too:)
Stamps used: Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Boys with Pets, One Line
Sentiments/friends rock. Darkroom Door: Carved Leaves Vol.1 and
Studio Light: Sentiment Strip.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Raise a Hallelujah!!

Hi there~
I have been super busy trying to figure out a
new way to blog and show creative works.
My old Dell computer died on me.  I lost all of my links
and book marked sites. Ugh!!!
I'm slowly rebuilding:):)

I love creating mixed media backgrounds.  So fun!
You can use watercolors, Distress Oxide inks or
water downed acrylic paints.  I take a mix of
stamps for the background and then stamp over with
silhouette stamps.  I always use a stamping platform,
to make sure you can restamp the image.
This card has washi tape and a scalloped border at the 
bottom of the card.
Stamps used are by Darkroom Door, Blue Knight Stamps
and PaperArtsy. All adhesive is by
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer  

Vintage Rolo Dex Art~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a repurposed project.
I'm using a vintage Rolo Dex that I used for
 business contacts back in the day.  I put a mixed media
spin on it.

Anyone else have one of these?  Mine was stored in a closet so it is
still in good shape. If the cards have information on them they are
still usable, just gesso over the card and then paint.

I used Distress Oxide Inks for the background colors.  The stamps are by 
Darkroom Door.  The sentiment is by Creative Worship and paper dolls by
Tim Holtz.

I got my cards going the wrong way so this set is upside down. No biggie!!

Just turn the Rolo Dex.  The stamps are by Creative Expressions, Darkroom
 Door and Katzelkraft. The sticker words are by Tim Holtz.

This one I used acrylic paint and then stamped over the paint.
I'm using stamps and stencil by Creative Worship. All adhesives
are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. 
I'll keep you posted on my progress. 
 
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
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Crafty Goodies Facebook Page

Sunshine Mixed Media Tags~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a couple of tags using
KatzelKraft Stamps, Darkroom Door Stamps and 
Tracy Evans Stamps. I found all these
stamps at Topflight Stamps.  Topflight specializes
in International Stamps. 

I used Distress Oxide inks to create a mix of color for the tag background.
Always fun playing with colors!

I start by layering the stamps and then adding in stencils and
extra elements.  Using a contrasting ink gives a fun look.

Silhouette images look great (and so easy) on this type of art.
I haven't seen a bad silhouette stamp :):).
Supplies used: KatzelKraft: Silhouette Flowers and KT2219
Tracy Evans: Shadowed Elements, Background Elements
and Studio Light: Sentiments & Wishes. Darkroom Door:
Take Flight, Abstract Faded Circles, Abstract 09, Post marks BG,
and Number Medley.
All adhesives are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer
Crafty Goodies Facebook Page

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

Celebrating 50 Years with an Art Journal Page~

Hi there!!
We recently celebrated 50 years of marriage and I 
wanted to document that achievement with an
art journal page.  I used 23 plus different stamps, stencils
and inks to tell our story. 

Looks like a hot mess but it was fun to put it all together.  I used a lot of
this and that and guess what , it all worked beautifully together.

I started adding color to the page and blending it all.  Distress Oxide inks
were used for this.  I then added some spirts of water to distress the page.
Stamps and stencils were added to the background.

I placed an acrylic sheet over the art journal page and stamped the fence in
to make sure the placement was perfect.  Then I stamped it on the page.
It is colored with pan pastels which is fast and easy to add color to an image.

The elephants are stamped on white cardstock, colored with pan pastels 
and then cut out.  The easel is also stamped. colored and cut out.
White acrylic paint is smeared on the page to lighten areas that I got
to dark.  Such and easy fix.

I had some fun mixed media stamps that were perfect to add some
interest to the elephants. The sentiments are stamped out (some of the 
words are computer generated) and then added to the page. I
speckled the page with white and black acrylic paint. 
Products used: KatzelKraft: Elephant Van Gough, Elephant Watson,
Los Numbers, Ephemera, Bidules & Things, Spiral Borders, Barriove (bench
& fence) and Les Accessories. Darkroom Door: Number Medley, Hearts,
Sketched Alphabet and Sm. Sketched Alphabet.  These products are carried 
at Topflight Stamps.   Creative Worship: Faith Wordfetti, too, Vintage
Type Alpha, Foliage Silhouettes and Leaf Fronds Stencil.  Scrapbook
Adhesives by 3L: Dual Tip Glue Pen, 3D Foam Strips and E-Z Runner
Grand Repositionable Dots.  Links to the companies are in the side bar.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Connie
crafty_mercer
Crafty Goodies Facebook Page

Patriotic Tractor Tag with Buttons Galore & More ~

 Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a Patriotic Tractor Tag and sprucing
it up with buttons from the Patriotic Value Pack by 
Buttons Galore and More. (affiliate link).
The tag is stamped using Distress Oxide inks and a fun Tractor
Stamp. Other stamps are added to create a background for
the Tractor. 

Buttons from the Patriotic Value Pack are stitched and
adhered creating a border for the tag.

A star novelty button and white sewing button are added to the
top of the tag with a pear pin.   Love adding buttons to my creations!!

Remember to get 10% off your button order by 
using CONNIE10 when you check out!!  

Thanks for stopping by!!!!
Connie
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Facebook page: Crafty Goodies