Mini Marks Stamp Set by Darkroom Door~

Hi!
Introducing a NEW mixed media set by Darkroom Door
called Mini Marks.  This set is designed by  Rachels
daughter Zoe and it is fabulous and so is she.  I got to meet her
 a couple of years back.  

My inspiration for this was to use the
Mini Marks to enhance art journal images or
collage images. 

I created a background using the large circles stencil and some 
ink sprays. Easy!  Then I added in some Distress Oxide inks
for more color. Then the ladies from the Elegant  ladies Collage sheets.
Then I added the Mini Marks in random places. I also used the Butterfly,
Stitched Borders, Faded Circles, Number Medley and Small
Sketched Alphabet. 

I also paired the NEW You Matter Sentiments to the
collage ladies.  So fun!!! The sentiments are embossed and
 then added to a lady. The Butterfly is stamped directly on to the art
journal page and the "you" words added to the center.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!
There is more to come~
Connie/Contributing Artist

Father's Day Sentiment Stamp by Darkroom Door ~

 Hi guys!!
I have some Darkroom Door for you today.  They have a
 new release of stamps and they are wonderful!!!
All of them!!
I'm working with  Father's Day Sentiment Strip
Stamp.

Both cards are created in a similar manner.
The background is Infusions/Green Man on mixed
media paper.  The Filmstrip stamp is used to create
interest on both cards but in a different way. 

The Sketchy Stars are always fun to add in the design of the card.
I love an eclectic look!!!

Both cards are adhered with adhesive from
Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.  

Father's Day Sentiment Stamp 

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie

Starry Night by Darkroom Door~

Hi guys!!
Sharing my creative work using the newly released stamps
by Darkroom Door.
This blog post is using the Starry Night Background Stamp.

I created a couple of Christmas cards with this gorgeous  background
stamp.  First up is the "Believe" card.

The background was created first and then the other images were stamped
over the background.  Using the Starry Night background stamp,
ink it up with Versa Mark, roll the stamp up (no block) and roll it on the card front.
Emboss with clear embossing powder.  I used a cloud stencil along
 with Pan Pastels to create the clouds.  Stamp the bird house (Bird Life set) on the
 background using Archival ink/Potting Soil.  Add the greenery from the
Merry Christmas set.  The red berries were added with red acrylic paint and
a stylus tool.  Stamp the bird, shade with Distress ink and trim out.  Pop the bird up
with 3D foam squares by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.  Stamp the sentiment on
the card front.  Double mat on dark green cardstock and add to a folded card. Speckle
with black ink to complete the card.

To create this card start by stamping the Starry Night background with Versa Mark
 on beige cardstock.  Use  Gold Tinsel by Ranger to emboss the star background.
Cut the background into thirds.  Adhere on foil paper (Rinea). Adhere to a folded
beige card.  Using the Brushed Christmas Vol.1 stamp set
stamp the Christmas Tree in library green ink and trim out.  Spray a small section
 of scratch cardstock with Dylusions Shimmer Spray / Lemon Zest and stamp the
small star on the backside of the paper you sprayed.  The ink won't show on the star and
trim out.  Add to the top of the Christmas Tree.  Adhere with 3D foam squares by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L to the card front. Add small pearls to the tree and twine at the bottom
of the card front. Stamp the sentiment and add to card. Speckle with black ink to
complete the card.

Take a look at the complete selection of newly released stamps
and stencils on the Darkroom Door web site.
Thanks for stopping by~

Scissors Eclectic Stamp by Darkroom Door~

Hi guys!
I'm creating with the newly released Scissors Eclectic Stamp
 by Darkroom Door.  It is so cute!!!!  I love the vintage look
and the size.

Scissors

The first card set~

1. Use the Sewing Spools background stamp to create the background for the card.  Stamp out

and add color using Distress Oxide ink.  I watered the ink down and ran the stamped image through the ink.  Just adding ink in random spots.

2. Cut the background image in half, giving you two backgrounds, for two cards.

3. Stamp the scissors twice, with Archival/Jet Black ink, and cut out.

4. Cover the scissors image with craft glaze and let dry. It will look like a 3D sticker.

5.Sew the scissor image, to the center of the card, at the handles and where the blades come together.

I kept it simple just an X stitch on both places.

6. Stamp small stars (Darkroom Door) and cut out.

7. Run the hearts through the Distress Oxide ink.

8. Add texture with the Diamond Stencil by Darkroom Door.

9. Mat the card front to coordinating cardstock.

10. Mat to a folded card base.

11. Add the sentiment or a word.

12. Splatter with black ink.

Second card~

1. Create the background from the Handwriting set by Darkroom Door.  Stamp on gray
cardstock with Archival / Jet Black ink.
2. Stamp the pen with Distress Oxide/ Black ink and emboss with a clear coat embossing

powder.  Then trim out.
3. Do the same thing with the scissors image.  Stamp with Distress Oxide/ Gray ink and emboss with a clear coat embossing powder.  Then trim out.
4. Mat the handwriting background on black cardstock and then again on white cardstock.
Adhere to a folded Gray card.
5. Attach the pen and scissors to the card front.  Add stickers and sentiment.
6. Stamp the top sticker with numbers from the Handwriting set.  The sentiment is from the Journey Word stamp by Darkroom Door.7. Splatter with black ink.

Third card~

1. Create the background using the Gazette Background stamp by Darkroom Door.  I used Archival / Jet Black ink.  Trim out.
2. Adhere to a navy or black folded card.
3. Stamp the Postage Stamp Frame with Archival ink/ Potting Soil and trim out.
4. Stamp the Texture/Plaid stamp in the center of the frame.
5. Stamp the Scissors and the Needle and Thread and trim out.

Needle And Thread

6. Add to card front.
7. Stamp sentiment (Thank You Sentiment stamps) and adhere to card front.
8. Add Postage Frame with dimensional adhesive.
9. Add twine.
10. Splatter with black ink.

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie

Inspirational Blog Hop with Joy Clair~ Day 1

Hi guys!!

What an exciting day one, the new stamps from Joy Clair are here.

Today we will be showcasing the stamps from the Everything Occasions Collection.
If you are following along you should be coming from Jowilna's blog.

I will be creating with the Best Dad Ever set by Joy Clair
 and using Bazzill cardstock.

This is a fun set that can be used for all kinds of craft projects.  The images would be great on a scrapbook page.  I created a mixed media type background and then stamped over it.  Distress Oxides  inks were used with the bottom tool border.  Water was splatted, over the stamped border, creating the blurred image.  Working with tools is messy!

The stamped images were embossed with black embossing powder and trimmed out.

The stamped images were than adhered to the card front with dimensional foam squares.

Best Dad Ever (new arrivals)

 EVERYDAY COLLECTION INSPIRATIONAL BLOG HOP

1. Joy Clair Blog 
2. Martha Lucia Gomez 
3. Jowilna Nolte
4. Connie Hyde Mercer  ****** you are here******
5. Kerry Urbatch 
6. Angie Cimbalo
7. Betz Golden 
8. Karen Letchworth 
9. Jessica Kaiser
10. Ceal Pritchett
11. Lindsay Adreon 
12. Helen Gullett
13. Donna Idlet 
    
    
    As always Joy Clair will be offering a $25 gift card for one lucky person.
    So comment on all the blogs and it could be YOU!!!

Next stop is Karen's blog ~

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie

April Challenge on Darkroom Door Inspiration FB Page ~ embossing!

Hi guys!!

I have a fun scrapbook page to share, that was created for the

Darkroom Door FB challenge.  The challenge for April is ~embossing!!!

I embossed some stamped images and used them for the embellishments

of the page.

Stamps were used to create a mixed media type background.  Stamps are

 great to use like that!!!  Darkroom Door has many to choose from~

The embossed stamped images.  They were stamped using Distress Oxide and

 then embossed with a clear high gloss embossing powder.

Products used:

Darkroom Door: Follow Your Heart, Bottles (new), Succulents

and Chicken Wire.

Darkroom Door/ stencils: Lrg. Mesh and Lrg. Diamonds

Ink: Distress Oxide

Stampers Anonymous: #hashtags

Scrapbooking Adhesive/foam squares

embossing powder/high gloss clear

Thanks for stopping by~
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Anniversary Sentiment Stamps by Darkroom Door

Hi guys!!

I have one more card to share using the Anniversary Sentiment stamps
 from Darkroom Door. 

Instructions:
1. Stamp the Arrows Background Stamp using Blueprint Sketch Distress ink on white cardstock.
2. Adhere the background to yellow cardstock with dimensional foam squares.
3. Adhere the card front to a folded white cardstock base.
4. Stamp the Motorcycle and one section of the Bold Arrows Eclectic Stamp with Blueprint Sketch Distress ink.
5. Trim the Bold Arrow out.
6. Trim the Motorcycle to a rectangle shape and mat on blue cardstock.
7. Stamp the Bold Arrow in Barn Door and Mustard Seed Distress Ink and trim out.
8. Adhere the Motorcycle rectangle to the card front.
9. Adhere the blue and red Bold Arrow to the card front.
10. Adhere the yellow Bold Arrow over the other two Bold Arrows with dimensional foam squares.
11. Stamp sentiments on white cardstock with Black Soot Distress Oxide Ink.
12. Emboss with clear coat embossing powder.
13. Mat sentiments on blue cardstock and adhere to card front.
14. Spackle card front with Black Soot Distress Oxide Ink.
15. Stamp with Blueprint Sketch Distress ink and the straight stitch stamp along the left side of the card.

Supplies used:
Darkroom Door Anniversary Sentiment Stamps
Darkroom Door Classic Motorcycles Stamp Set

                                                       Darkroom Door Stitched Borders Stamp Set

Darkroom Door Arrows Background Stamp
Darkroom Door Bold Arrows Eclectic Stamp
Distress Oxide Ink: Black Soot
Distress Ink: Barn Door, Blueprint Sketch and Mustard Seed
Embossing powder: clear coat
To see all four cards created using the Sentiment Stamps go to the
 Darkroom Door Blog.
Thanks for stopping by~

Snowflake Christmas Ornament by Clear Scraps!

Hi, Connie here with a Christmas Ornament using the Snowflake Shaker by Clear Scraps!!! This makes a fun family craft night project.  Shakers are always fun to create and shake !!!  This one is created with a fun twist ~ perfect for that special photo.


The top frame, of the shaker, is embossed with Distress Oxide ink and high gloss embossing powder.   It is really shiny!!   Add pattern paper to the back of the shaker.  Glue the frames together with a strong wet glue and let set for a minute.  Add the sequins and sparkle to the inside of the snowflake.  Take the embossed frame and glue the acrylic frame to the back of the embossed snowflake.  Remember to remove the plastic film from both sides of the acrylic snowflake frame.  Glue the front of the snowflake to the base of the snowflake.  Decorate the front.


Emboss the word "Holiday"  Distress Oxide ink and high gloss embossing powder.  Glue to front of snowflake.  Add small holly leaf and red button.  Glue black velvet ribbon on a cloths pin then glue the snowflake shaker to the cloths pin.  Now you are able to clip that special photo to the snowflake shaker ornament.  It is all ready for your 2018 Christmas tree or it would look super pretty on a Christmas gift.

Supply list:
Clear Scraps: Snowflake Shaker
Clear Scraps: script word "Holiday"
Beacon 527
Distress Oxide Ink
embossing powder/high gloss
holly leaf, button and velvet trim
cloths pin

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Clear Scraps~Printer Tray Frame, Christmas style!!

Hi, Connie here with a really fun Christmas project.  You will need the Printer Tray Frame by Clear Scraps.  They have several different designs, this can be created with any design ~ so just pick your favorite!  You will also need some festive chipboard pieces for the Printer Tray spaces.    Get some paint, glue, photo, pattern paper and you are ready to create a Christmas themed Printer Tray.


Instructions:
1. Paint the top frame with acyclic paint.  I went with a Hunter green (really dark green).  Let dry. 
2. Gather the chipboard pieces that will go in the spaces of the Printer s Tray and lay them out.

Designers note ~ When I picked up my frame to paint , I flipped it making my design wrong (what photo shows) so I just went with it.  No biggie!!!! 

4. The next step is embossing the chipboard embellishments.  (Stars and lamp post).
5. The holly and 2 hanging ornaments were painted with acrylic paint.  Set aside while back frame is prepared.
6. Cover back of frame with pattern paper and glue on frames thus creating the open Printer Tray.  The acrylic frame cover was not used for this project.  (Makes a great acrylic scrapbook page for later.



7. Add prepared embellishments to each section on the Printer Tray.  Use a strong wet glue (supply list below).
8. Speckle with white acrylic paint, when all sections are filled in.  I use an old toothbrush and water down the paint.  Works great!!
9. Add photo last.





Supply List:
Clear Scraps: 12" Small Rectangles Printer Tray
Clear Scraps: chipboard embellishments ~ Stars, Christmas Bulbs, Holly and Street Lamp Post
Beacon 527
Distress Oxide Ink
Embossing Powder/high gloss
DecoArt/acrylic paint
Pattern Paper/Quick Quotes
stickers, twine, buttons, rhinestones

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

A FUN Halloween project with Clear Scraps!

 Hi, Connie here with a fun Halloween project, using the new Tall Pallet Pumpkin shape by Clear Scraps.  This is sure to be a real kid pleaser.

Instructions:

Paint the birch wood pumpkin pallet shape with orange acrylic paint.  Use brown acrylic paint for the pumpkin stem.  Let dry.
Apply the web design, using the 6" spider web stencil by Clear Scraps, to random parts of the pumpkin.  Stencil with either black paint or black ink.
Speckle with white and black acrylic paint, that has been watered down.  Let dry.


Emboss the two chipboard bat embellishments along with the chipboard spider with black embossing powder.
Apply a coat of mat sealer to the pumpkin and let dry.
Distress material scraps with Distress Stain and let dry.


Construct banner using the small acrylic banner pieces. Tie distressed material on twine and adhere to pumpkin.  Add a few black buttons in random places on the banner.
Add chipboard bats (for eyes) with strong adhesive.  Paint eye balls in center with white and black acrylic paint.


Paint mouth and outline mouth with white acrylic paint.  Outline pumpkin with black acrylic paint.
Adhere spider to stenciled web.  Add eyes to spider with white acrylic paint.


Such a fun project.  Not so spooky but really fun!!!

Supply list:
Clear Scraps: Tall Pallet Pumpkin, 6" spider web stencil, Spider Chipboard embellishment, Bats chipboard embellishment and Banner embellishments
Beacon Adhesive
Acrylic paint/DecoArt
Embossing Powder / Emerald Creek ~ Rocky Road (bat eyes & spider)

Other:
material scraps, buttons, twine

Thanks for stopping by today!!
Connie Mercer/DT Member

August Challenge for Darkroom Door FB Inspiration page~

Hi guys!

This month the Darkroom Door August Challenge is Texture stamps!!  They have so many too!!

I chose three different Texture stamps, to make quilt type background, for the card front.

The Texture stamps were stamped on white cardstock using three different colors of Archival inks.  Then cut in 1 1/2" strips and adhered to card front. The Robin bird was stamped out and then embossed to look like a silhouette. The succulent is stamped out using two different Archival inks.  Hit the stamp randomly, with the inks, to achieve the two tone look.  The Robin bird is standing on a real twig. 

Whether it's a card, art journal page, mixed media project, tag... anything goes! Your project just needs to include a Darkroom Door Texture Stamp. Please let us know the name of the Texture Stamp too as other stampers will be keen to know :)

Here's how to enter the challenge:
* Create a project using a Darkroom Door Texture Stamp. You can use other products too, but DD products must be one of the main elements or features of the design.
* Post a photo here in the Darkroom Door Inspiration group
* You have until August 31st, 2018 to enter.
* Project must be new and not previously uploaded to the group.
* Create as many projects as you like! (of course you are always welcome to upload ANY other project you create with Darkroom Door products too, not just ones for the challenge! We like to see what you are creating!)

One winner will be picked at random (within the first week of September) and will receive a Rubber Stamp set and stencil (or equivalent) of your choice.

To inspire you, here's a card I created using the Polka Dots Texture Stamp! (also: Bold Blossoms and Bright Blossoms Vol 1 stamp sets)

Good luck and happy creating!!

Rachel

I hope you will join us.  There is still plenty of time to create a project!!!

Chipboard embellishments, perfect for scrapbooking ~ Clear Scraps!

Hi, Connie here with a scrapbook page using the chipboard shapes and titles by Clear Scraps.  I love adding these chipboard embellishments to my pages.  They are easy to add color to and they happen to look fabulous plain!


The pictures were trimmed down, so they would fit across the page, and then matted on white cardstock.



Paper borders were added to enhance the photos.



The chipboard pieces were embossed using Distress Oxide ink and embossed with clear coat embossing powder.  They were both done at the same time and they both came out differently.  The "GameOn" title came out a mat texture and the film strip is shiny.   Could be the difference in the chipboard, no sure, doesn't really matter~ both look great!!!



I love clustering the chipboard shapes with other textures and embellishments.  I used stamps and stickers to create the cluster.  The small photos were trimmed out of a large photo to fit inside the chipboard film strip.  I love how it looks.  All of the photos, in the film strip, were from one 4"x6" photo. Kinda cool!!!



Clear Scraps has a large selection of words and phrases that make great titles for scrapbook pages.  Check them out~

Products used:
Clear Scraps: Chipboard Words & Titles: GameOn
Clear Scraps: Chipboard Shapes: Film Strip
Beacon Glue
Pattern paper: Bella Blvd.
Ink: Ranger: Distress Oxide/Jet Black
clear embossing powder
stamps

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member