Praying for You Card with Creative Worship Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing my 4th project using the Snowdrops 
Stamp and die by Creative Worship to create a mixed
media style card.

The card background is created using a mix of Distress Oxide ink. I used several
colors (listed below) along with stamps. I then used Crackle Paste with the
Diamond Tile Stencil to create texture.  As the Crackle Paste dries the cracks
form.  Adding more ink really highlights the cracks. 

The sentiment is embossed and added to a Banner die cut from black
cardstock. The card front is speckled with white acrylic paint.

Supplies used: Creative Worship Stamps: Snowdrops Stamp & die, Banner
die set, Vintage Snippets, pick a number and Diamond Tile Stencil.
Ink: Ranger: Distress Oxide ink: Rustic Wilderness, Prize Ribbon,
Blueprint Sketch, Chipped Sapphire and Salty Ocean. Versafine: 
Onyx Black. other: acrylic white paint, Ranger: Crackle Paste/Opaque,
embossing powder.

Thanks for stopping by!
I will be sharing projects twice a week, so don't be a stranger! 
Connie
crafty_mercer 

Praising HIM tag set with Creative Worship Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing my 3rd project for
Creative Worship Stamps.  I will be creating a mixed media
 tag set, with Women of Praise (love this set).    

When I'm creating sets, it is just as easy doing one as it is three. These were 
fun to create and I loved how the Funky Textures 2 made some cool
borders for the bottom of the tags. The tags are created together, in
assembly line fashion. The only thing is different praise people and
different words.

The tag is a hand cut tag (no die).  When I create with them I like them bigger.
This is about a 3 1/4 W x 5 1/4 L (not counting the stamped borders).
I did a mix of Distress Oxide inks and then added the stencil.
Then came a mix of stamps, going for a messy look. 
 The borders were than prepared for three tags. Stamped, colored and  
cut out. They are stapled to the bottom of the tag. Added a fabric
tie and button to the top.  Did all of this two more times.

Once you get one done, two more go fast.  The last thing I like to
do is speckle with white acrylic paint.  An old toothbrush works
good for this. 

Supplies used: Creative Worship Stamps: Vintage Ledger Page, Women of
Praise, Funky Textures 2, Foliage Silhouettes, Texture Tiles 1, Fun Florals,
Typed Thoughts, Sew Many Stitches, Vintage Snippets and Star 
Pattern Stencil. Ink: Ranger: Distressed Oxide: Mowed Lawn, Rustic
Wilderness, Cracked Pistachio. Versafine: Onyx Black. other: Posca: white
 marker pen and white acrylic paint. other: fabric, twine and embossing powder.

Thanks for stopping by!
I will be sharing projects twice a week, so don't be a stranger! 
Connie
crafty_mercer

Art Journal Page with Creative Worship Stamps~

Hi there!
I'm so excited to be Guest Designing for
 Creative Worship Stamps in the month of April. 
I love to Art Journal so that is my starting point. I get
inspiration from scripture, music and everyday life.

I started by adding color (Distress Oxide ink) to the page and
then a stencil was added in.  The Star Pattern Stencil was perfect!!
Water marks were added by sprinkling water, over the ink, and then
dabbing off. So fun!    

 

The stamps were added in and then highlighted with Distress Oxide inks.
I use them like watercolors. I will list below. The words are embossed
on black cardstock.  The Leaf Fronds Stencil is added using Walnut Nut
Stain.  The Faith Definitions Stamp is added along with a round
paper clip for open/closure. 
Products used: Creative Worship Stamps: Have Courage, Grunge Elements 2,
Faith Definitions, Typewriter Text BG, Family of God & die, Vintage Snippets 
and Patient Echinacea. Creative Worship Stencils: Star Pattern and Leaf Fronds.
Ink: Ranger: Distress Oxide: Peeled Paint, Peacock Feathers and
Walnut Stain. Versafine: Onyx Black. other: Posca: White and
Black markers, White acrylic paint and embossing powder.

Thanks for stopping by!
I will be sharing projects twice a week, so don't be a stranger!

 
Connie
crafty_mercer

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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Dearest Friend Card with Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps~

 

Hi all!
Today I'm sharing a Dearest Friend card using the
SNS-22-020 Hapiness Blooms set by Sweet 'n
Sassy.   I also added a fun Texture stamp to
create a background.  

The stamp is embossed and then colored in with Distress
Oxide inks.  I love that they work just like watercolors.
The brick ledge is the SNS-18-030 Texture Tiles 2.

The cute bird is from SNS-12-0368 Nature Silhouettes set
by Sweet 'n Sassy. I love the look of a couple of
vintage buttons to bring in the design and add dimension
to the card front. 

Thanks for stopping by for this
fun card! Love using the Texture Tiles (they carry several
more in the store).  All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives
by 3L.

Connie
@craftymercer

Row Boat in Nature by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
I have a NEW release stamp to share with
you called Row Boat in Nature by Blue
Knight Rubber Stamps. 

The top left card is stamped and emossed with black embossing
powder. The cluster of leaves, in the left corner,
are from the Cute Koala set.  A simple card and 
such a great look!

I stamp out and then fussy cut
the section of leaves I want to add to my project. The sentiment
is from One Line Sentiments/blessings set.

The right card is stamped and colored with Panpastels.
It is stamped using a stamping platform so you can
restamp to darken the lines of the image, once it is colored.
I used a circle stencil to mask off the sun. The edges of the card
 are highlighted with acrylic paint, for a distressed look. The
sentiment is from One Line Sentiments/lucky you.

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie
  @crafty_mercer

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Mini Marks by Darkroom Door~ two cards!

Hi!
I have two cards to share using the NEW
Mini Marks set by Darkroom Door.  Such a great set.
Good job Zoe!!!!

I originally created an art journal page using these stamps
but they make a really fun and easy card set.
 Let me show you~

Using the Small Boxes 6 Up stencil to lay down the color and
then I stamped over with Boxes 6 Up stamp to get the 
grid in place.  The Mini Marks were stamped in each square using
Distress Oxide inks.  The sentiments are from the NEW You Matter
sentiments strip and they are embossed on black cardstock
 with white embossing powder. The silhouette butterflies are from the 
Take Flight small stamp.  The Mini Marks are also stamped in
Archival Black ink to highlight the squares. 
All adhesives are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie Mercer/Contributing Artist

Sunflowers by Darkroom Door~ An Art Journal Page.

Hi!
I'm showcasing my last project from the NEW RELEASE
by Darkroom Door.  This set is called Sunflowers!
So pretty!!  Great for cards too.

These are big images and that makes them perfect for an art 
journal page. Let me show you~

The background is created with watered down Distress Oxide inks.
The stencil is added next for the brick wall. I stamped the Sunflowers
in random spots doing one big one and four smaller ones.  I
stamped a large and small Sunflower and colored them with Distress
Oxide inks and then trimmed out.  Those were placed over two of
the stamped Sunflowers adding dimension to the page. 

The NEW Mini Marks are added along with numbers from
 the Number Medley set.  The Elegant Ladies Collage Sheets
were added (just pieces) in random spots.  The sentiment is from
the Sunflower set and is embossed on black cardstock and
added to the journal page.  The last thing I did was speckle the
page with white acrylic paint (using an old toothbrush). 
I just realized the four products that I got to work with go
so well together.  That is great designing Rachel!!!
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie/Contributing Artist

Christmas in July with Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Winter Buddies

Hi guys!
This is the last Christmas in July card project.
Next month, more fun and creative card projects from
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.
Today I'm creating with Winter Buddies.  It is a fun one
too!! 

The top card is embossed with black embossing powder and
colored with panpastels. The foliage is added from the 
Silhouette Cattails stamp and it is embossed also.  A holly berry is 
painted on the top hat of the snowman.  The sentiment is from

the Christmas Koala stamp set.  The bird is from Birds II set.
The card is speckled with white acrylic paint.  
The bottom card is embossed also and colored in with
panpastels.  The winter sun is a circle stencil and then I
use an eraser to remove the color.  The sentiment is embossed with
 red glitter embossing powder.  I used white acrylic paint on edges
 of both cards.  All adhesive used is by 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/DT Member

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Happy Mother's Day with Darkroom Door ~

Happy Mother's Day!!!
Today is your day, hope you enjoy such a special time
dedicated to  our wonderful Mothers.
I'm using the NEWLY released Artsy Hearts stamp and 
stencil by Darkroom Door to create my special Mother's Day card.

I used embossing powder to create a resist for the background.
The color is a mix of Distressed Oxide inks/Cracked Pistachio
and the NEW Saltwater Taffy. The embossing powder is by
Ranger/Wendy Vecchi called Tea Rose.  Coordinates with the
Saltwater Taffy so good.

I used several different stamps by Darkroom Door to add to the
mixed media feel of the card. Other stamps by Darkroom Door used are
Faded Circles, All Occasions and Number Medley (fave).
 I loved how it came together!!
The flower is from the Beautiful Blooms set and colored in with
the same inks I used for the background mix. I trimmed it out and used
dimensional adhesive. All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie

Barberry Branch by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps ~

Hi guys!
Today I'm creating with the NEWLY released Barberry 
Branch by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  Really
pretty stamp!!! 

This is a simple card to create. The background is Distress
Oxide inks with water.  The stamp is stamped in
random spots with black ink.  The sentiment is heat
embossed with white embossing powder. This card
reminds me of vintage wall paper :):)

The stamp is heat embossed on the card front with
black embossing powder and then colored with
Panpastels.  The checkered background is a stencil.
Adhesive used is by Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L. Other
stamp sets used are Once in a Lifetime and Mini Greeting 1.

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Connie/ DT Member

A Mixed Media Christmas Card with Topflight Stamps~

 Hi guys!
I have a fun and messy (kinda) mixed media style
Christmas card using Darkroom Door products from the 
Topflight store.  I'm actually creating with
six different stamps to make this card.  Always fun 
combining different stamps from different sets and see
what the outcome is!

I have all the details over on the Topflight Stamps blog.  I hope
you will take a look. 

Products used:

Darkroom Door/Brushed Christmas Vol. 1

Darkroom Door/Merry Mail

Darkroom Door/Joyful Christmas

Darkroom Door/Birthday Greetings

Darkroom Door/Word Block/Christmas

Darkroom Door/Abstract 09

Hunkydory/Pearlescent 

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie

Sunflower Sunshine by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
Today I'm creating with  Sunflower Sunshine by Blue
Knight Rubber Stamps.  This is really a pretty 
stamp. You will love creating with it!!

Card 1~

The background is created using Distress Oxide inks.  I
colored in the Sunflower image with Distress Oxides and then
re-stamped.  The sentiment is embossed on black cardstock. The 
finished card front is speckled with black and white acrylic 
paint.

Card 2~

The background for this card is created using a stencil and Distress
Oxide inks.  The large Sunflower is colored with Distress
Oxide inks. The sentiment is embossed and layered over an

ephemera piece from an old dictionary. So fun!!
Both cards used Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L to adhere
 the cards together.

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Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/ DT Member

Let's Ride by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

 Hi Guys!
I have a fun one from Blue Knight Rubber Stamps 
called Let's Ride.  It will bring back good memories 
for those who drove a Volkswagen Bug. So cozy.....

The first card is created with Panpastels for the sky and coloring
of the scenery (Wetlands).  The Bug is stamped on white cardstock,
colored in with Distress Oxide ink and trimmed out.   The sentiment is
embossed on black cardstock with white embossing powder.
The second card is a repeating stamped image and colored in with  Distress
Oxide inks.  The checked border is a stencil. Add the sentiment, mat the 
card front and the card is completed.  Both cards are adhered with
adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

We would love to see you stop by~

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Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/ DT Member