Blossoming Branches by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a couple of cards from the 
NEW release by Blue Knight Stamps.  The stamp I'm
creating with is called Blossoming Branches!!! So pretty!! 

The card on the left is created using Panpastels for the 
background.  I took 4 coordinating colors and layered them across the
front of the card. I then stamped the Blossoming Branches over the
background. To get the flowers white, I erased the color with a 
Hi-Polymer Eraser (white).  Also added are Birds ll, Dictionary Page/BG
and Birds Song (sentiment).
The card on the right is using a mix of Distress Oxide inks to
create the card background.  I used Dictionary Page and Tell Me
the Story of Jesus/BG stamps for an added mixed media element.
Also added are Branches & Leaves (bird) and Birds Song (sentiment).
The silhouette branches, at the bottom of the card, are from the
Silhouette Birds & Branches set.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.
 
Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Flowers in Grass by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!!!
I have another month with Blue Knight Stamps
sharing the NEW release of red rubber stamps.
Today I'm sharing Flowers in Grass.  Such a pretty
image!!!
 

I went in two different directions ~ the first being an underwater scene
and the second a flower garden.  

Adding the turtle from the Sea Life Stamp & Die set gave it
the underwater feel that I was going for.  The background is a 
mix of Distress Oxide inks along with the Sun/Moon Stencil
for the water bubbles. The sentiment is One Line
Sentiment/Did you know...

On this one I stamped over the background using Versafine/
Black Onyx and then colored in the flowers with
Distress Oxide inks.  The sentiment is stamped in the
right top corner.  The last thing is to speckle the card
with acrylic white paint.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!!
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

Mixed Media card set~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a couple of mixed media cards using
stamps and stencils by PaperArtsy.  I love to 
create crazy colorful backgrounds and then add
in paper dolls, for the focal.  Cool words are a must!

I start by watering down distress oxide inks and laying the cardstock in
the ink.  Just dip in and out!  You can dab off or let the ink soak in.

Another fun thing to do is spray water on the ink mix and then dab off. 
Gives a faded out look on the card background. 

I go for a distress look, so lines and color aren't perfect!  
Products are by PaperArtsy, Tim Holtz/paper dolls and
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.  I purchased the stamps and stencils
at Topflight Stamps.

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  

A Dream is a Wish card

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a mixed media card using
Poppy Field by Creative Worship.  This is a great
stamp to use for a Valentine card. 

I'm using Distress Oxide inks along with stencils and stamps to create a 
card background.  The Poppies are stamped on white
cardstock and then cut out.

Adhere the flowers to the card front and then speckle with white acrylic
paint.  I use an old toothbrush for this.  Works great!
The products used are by Creative Worship (Vintage Elements,
Texture Tiles 1, Poppy Field, Birthday Word Art and Diamond Stencil.)
You can find these on there website HERE.

All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Thanks for stopping by!

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer
Crafty Goodies Facebook Page

Sun / Moon Stamp Thru Stencil by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a couple cards using the NEW 
Sun and Moon Stamp Thru Stencil Set by 
Blue Knight Stamps.  I'm using this as a
element to create a mixed media type background
for a card or tag.

I really had fun with this stencil.  You can do lots of things with a circle.
It makes a great sun or moon but also a great background element.

I stamped a scenery stamp The  Avenue in a light gray ink.  I then added 

the circles and colored with Distress Oxide inks.  I just went with
coordinating colors.  The sentiment is added along with the
"critters".  I used Forrest Animals:Raccoon and Fox, Birds ll, 
Family is Everything, One Line Sentiment/friends rock and 
Buck, Doe and Fawn. Lots of stamps!!! I speckled with black acrylic
 paint.

This one was really fun to create.  Love the color combo and using the 
sun and moon stamp thru stencil made for a mixed media looking
background for this card.  Pick out coordinating inks and go for it!!
The focal image is Tall Pines, great stamp. The Hibiscus flower is from
More Precious set.  I added the Dictionary Page BG over the stencil
work. The sentiment is One Line Sentiment/Did you know...
To complete the card it is speckled with white acrylic paint.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer
Crafty Goodies Facebook Page

Change is a Beautiful Thing Card with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi!!
Today I'm sharing a Card using a mix of colors and some
awesome adhesives by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L over on
their BLOG!! 

As always I have a tutorial over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Blog with step out photos.  Hope you will take a look and check out
the Adhesive Dots (they come in several sizes) and work so good
on small embellishments like buttons and flat back pearls.

This is my last post for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.  I have enjoyed creating
projects using your GREAT adhesive.  I will still be creating with
your adhesives because they work good!!!  Thanks you for your excellent
products!!! 

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie

Creative Time: 40 minutes

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
Crafty Foam Tape 108′ White and Black
3D Foam Circles White Mix
Adhesive Dots Small
3D Foam Strips Black

other: stamps: Paper Artsy, Katzelkraft., stencil: Paper Artsy., ink: Distress Oxide, Archival., Button Galore & More, Tim Holts Tiny Attacher, Misti.

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A Mixed Media card with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi!!
Today is my turn over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Blog.  I'm sharing a fun mixed media card using 3D Foam
 Adhesives.   Can't go wrong with some added dimension!!

This was a fun one.  I love this the elephant stamps by Kazelkraft!
Takes me back~ my mom always asked me when she couldn't
find something ~ she said I had a memory like an elephant :)::)

I have all the details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.
Hope you will take a look!!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie

Creative Time: 60 minutes

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Square White Mix and Micro White
3D Foam Strips and 3D Foam Circles White Mix
Crafty Foam Tape 108′ Black
HomeHobby by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen

other: stamps: Katzelkraft, Darkroom Door and Sweet ‘n Sassy. stencils: Darkroom Door and Carabelle Studio. Tim Holts Tiny Attacher.

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Backyard Blooms Cards with Buttons Galore & More~

Hi there!!
Sharing my last project using the Backyard Blooms 
Novelty buttons by Buttons Galore & More. I did a 
couple of mixed media cards and added buttons
and Jelly Beans as embellishments. Really love the
look and added dimension it gives the card front.

These were super fun to create and the background mix worked perfect
for the button mix that I wanted to add.  

The center of the flowers have the Jelly Bean half pearlz. They are easy
to set also. I used Dual Tip Glue Pen by HomeHobby by 3L.
All other adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

I hope you come away with a love for buttons.  They look 
good on everything.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Mini Clip-on Gift Cards with Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L~

Hi!!!
Today I'm sharing a set of four Mini Clip-on 
Gift Cards over on the Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L Blog.
These are mixed media style made with hand carved stamps
and buttons.  

I have all the details with step out photos over on the
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.  These were really fun to make and
create with my hand carved stamps.

I used the Adhesive Dots to adhere and hold the buttons to
the card front. Worked so well!!!
Thanks for stopping out and I hope you will check out the
mini clip-on gift cards.
Connie

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Adhesive Dots Medium and Small
3D Foam Squares White Mix
3D Foam Strips
Crafty Foam Tape Black 108′
E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

other: Stamps: Darkroom Door, hand carved. Ink: Ranger: Distress Oxide, Archival.
Buttons: Buttons Galore & More, Pen: micron03 black

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Mini Mixed Media cards with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Today I'm sharing a set of mixed media mini cards (perfect for gift bags)
using the E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refillable Dispenser
over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.

As always I have all the details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
 Blog here.
I'm using a really big stamp to make four mini cards from.  One sheet of
white cardstock will get 3 cards, I did four.  
They go pretty fast and come in handy for the small gifts or 
gift bags.  

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie/DT Member

Creative Time: 90 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refillable Dispenser
Creative Photo Corners / Black
Crafty Foam Tape 108′
3D Foam Strips
Adhesive Dots / Lrg.

other: stamps: Carabelle Studio, Darkroom Door, Technique Junkies. Ink: Ranger., buttons: Buttons Galore & More., twine. Stamping Platform: Misti.

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Crazy Birds Mixed Media Card with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

 Today I'm sharing a mixed media card using stamps and
Metallic Transfer Foil to create a fun card over on the
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.

I have all the details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.
I hope you will go see. This was a fun one using the Metallic Transfer
Foil for an added distressed look. 

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Squares Black Mix
3D Foam Strips Black Small
Adhesive Sheets 4×6
Crafty Foam Tape 108′ Black and Crafty Foam Tape 108′ White
Metallic Transfer Foil/Nature

Other: Brushes: Hero Arts; Inks: Hero Arts and Ranger. Stamps: KatzelKraft and Studio Light; Stencil: Carabelle Studio

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Don't Give Up Card with Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps~

Hi all! Today is my last project for Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. 
I sure have had a great time.  Great stamps and great people!
I'm sharing a mixed media type card using several
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.

I created a 4"x4" background using SNS-13-054 Typewriter Text 
Background along with Distress Oxide ink and then
cut it down the middle, giving me two sections, and then cut
again, giving me four 2"x2" pieces. 

The squares are adhered with dimentional adhesive and then
using SNS-21-003 Going Postal and SNS-12-Nature Silhouettes 
to decorate the squares.  The greeting is added from
SNS-14-004 God is Bigger set.

Again I want Thank Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps for having me 
guest design for August.  I had a blast and LOVE your stamps.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
@craftymercer

Believe in Yourself Card with Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps~

Hi all!
Today I'm sharing a card created using SNS-18-057
Thrill of Hope set by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.  I live
 on a ranch and we have deer all around us
so this stamp set really spoke to me.  One image is all 
you need along with the perfect words!

The card background is created with SNS-13-054 Typewriter Text
Background stamp, SNS-18-030 Texture Tiles 2 and craft stencil: 
Mixed Up.  I used Archival/black for the Typewriter Text and
 Distress Oxide ink for the texture stamp.

I used Archival/black for the craft stencil: Mixed Up.  The words
are embossed on black cardstock using SNS-14-004 God is
Bigger Stamp set.  I added dimensional adhesive to the backs of

 the embossed word strips.  Love the look!!! This card is about 5"x5".
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
@craftymercer 

Mixed Media Card Set with Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps~

 

Hi all!
Today I'm sharing a set of cards using the  Mixed Up Stencil, by
Sweet 'n SassyStamps, to create a background for two
matching cards.

The stencil is a 6"x6" so it was perfect to make one print and
cut down the middle for a two card mixed media set.  I
really love the green, blue and purple Distress Oxide (watered down
to create a mix) for the card background.

I also used SNS-12-0368 Nature Silhouettes, SNS-14-004 God is
Bigger, SNS-21-003 Going Postal (super fun set) and SNS-13-054
Typewriter Text Background to create the mixed media look.

Tip: The soupier the ink mix is it will make for a really cool
card background.  Put the color on it layers.  Let each layer dry 
then add another ink color.  Finish the look by adding twine
and a greeting.  All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
@craftymercer

Make Today Count Card with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~

Hi all!
Today I'm sharing a "Make  Today Count" Card over on the 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.  I'll be sharing
just hhow easy it is to add buttons to a project using
the Adhesive Dots Small. 

As always I have all the details over on the 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.  So I hope
you will take a look.

Thanks for stopping by!!!
Connie

Creative Time: 40 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Strips
3D Foam Circles White Mix
Crafty Foam Tape 108′
E-Z RunnerPermanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
Adhesive Dots Small

other: stamps: Carabella Studio, Inks: Ranger, acrylic paint, buttons. Tim Holtz: sticker.

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