Bird House Gate by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi!
Today I'm sharing a couple of cards using the NEW
stamp called Bird House Gate by Blue Knight
Stamps.  

The top card is created as if it was Winter and the bottom has
a fallish tone to it. 

The image is stamped on a background
created using Distress Oxide inks.  I just water down the 
inks and dab the paper in the ink mixture.  The barn,
trees and fence are colored with panpastels and
colored pencils. The snow is added with white acrylic
paint. The boy is from the Choose Wisely set
and the small bird is from Birds ll.

This card is stamped on Pattern Paper Day set #2 with
Hero Hues/Onyx pigment ink. I wanted a sharp and
dark image. The bird is from the Branches and
Leaves set. The sentiment is from
One Line Sentiments/Did you know...
All adhesives used are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

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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 

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New Stencils by Darkroom Door~

 Hi guys!!
Darkroom Door is launching a new release and it is fabulous!!!
I will be showcasing the Small Stencils.  They are about a 4"X6" size.
Just the right size for a card front.

I started with the Moon Stencil~

Products used:

Darkroom Door: Moon Stencil, Number Medley, Sketchy Stars,
Dream Big and Torn Text.
Other: Ranger, TH Idea-ology and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Next up is the Rainbow Stencil and the Sun Stencil~

Products used: 

Darkroom Door: Sun Stencil, Rainbow Stencil, Sm. Handwritten
Script stencil, Love & Sunshine Small Stamp and Grunge Marks.
Other: PanPastels, Ranger and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Last is the Cloud Stencil~

Products used: 
Darkroom Door: Cloud Stencil, Love and Sunshine Small Stamp, 
Biggest Hugs Small Stamp. Grunge Marks, Wellbeing Med. Stencil,
Bird Life.
Other: Ranger, DecoArt and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

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Check out all of the new release at Darkroom Door.
Connie

Seagulls & Driftwood by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps ~ cards!

Hi guys!
I have a couple cards to share using the
Seagulls & Driftwood by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.
This set comes with two extra Seagull stamps which gives
more options when designing with this set.  Love that!

Card #1~

This card was stamped on mixed media paper with Archival ink.  Panpastels were
 used to add color  to the sky, beach and log.   The cloud stencil was a big help
in creating clouds.  Such a great tool!  The Seagull is highlighted with a

white gel pen.  

 Card #2~

On this card Panpastels were used to color the image.  I also used a

rectangle stencil to add a black border around the beach scene.
I love the look! Unique and different!  The sentiment was added to the
top left on the card front using the Mini Greetings 1 set.  Archival/Black ink was
 used for stamping.  Both cards are held together with adhesive products

by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

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Rainy Days by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~card time!!

Hi guys!
I have a couple cards to share using the newly released Rainy Days
 by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.
I think this stamp makes beautiful note cards.  So
simple but striking.   Panpastels make it so  easy and pretty 

to add color to the card front.
Card #1 ~ 

This card was stamped on mixed media paper using a Misti stamping platform.The image
 was stamped and then colored in with Day & Night Panpastels .

Shading was added using colored pencils.  The sentiment was

 stamped using the Mini Greetings 1 set and trimmed into a small tag.

The tag was attached using 3D foam squares by

 Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Card #2~

 With this card,  the steps are the same as the above card,  just used the
 Sunrise & Sunset Panpastel set to color in the image.  The
sentiment used is from the Mini Greetings 1 set.  

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Flamingos & Wild Grass by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~ easel card !

Hi guys!
I have a couple cards (one an easel card) to share using the

newly released stamp called Flamingos & Wild Grass
  by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.
I think this stamp makes a beautiful easel card.
 Something different and super cute!Card #1 ~ Easel card!

The basic formula for an easel card is to divide the length of your base by two
 and score. (This is the mid-point.)  Next, divide one side by two and score
 (This is the three-quarters point.)  Mine is 4 1/2" x 8 1/2" for base and 4 1/4" x
4 1/4" for card front.  Scored the base at 4 1/4" and 6 3/8" fold and you have
created am easel for the card front.
The card front is created by stamping the image on mixed media paper, colored
with Panpastels. The Mini Greetings 1 set (sentiment) and the
Walk by Faith (small birds) were added to the card front also.  A small notepad was
adhered for a personal greeting!!

Card #2 ~ card

This card is created using panpastels and stencils.The clouds were created using the
 Cloud stencil and an oval stencil.  I used the negative of the oval stencil to cover
 the area where the sky will be and shadowed in the oval

 area where the Flamingos will stand.  Then I used the positive

 of the oval stencil to cover the Flamingos and add the sky using
the cloud stencil. Added the sentiment to complete the card front.
  Both cards are held  together 3D foam squares by
 Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.

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Path to the Barn by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!

I have a couple of cards to share with you using the Path to the Barn stamp
by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  This is a fun one, so easy to add
small stamps on the "path".
Card#1~

On this card the sunset was created with PanPastels and then the barn

and other elements are colored in with PanPastels also.  The sentiment

 was added and adhered to the card front.

Card#2~

This card is showing the adding of small stamps to

the path.  This was colored in with PanPastels and re stamped

to insure dark, crisp lines.

The clouds were added using the cloud stencil that works great with
PanPastels.  The smaller stamps are added using a Misti or
stamping platform.  Makes it easy to repeat stamping to get a rich
black color.
Products used:
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Path to the Barn, Cowboy Minis,
Walk by Faith, Family is Everything and Cloud Stencil.
Ink: PanPastels, Archival ink, VersaFine Clair/Nocturne
Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
.

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Silhouette Corner Foliage by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!

 I have a couple cards to share using the Silhouette Corner Foliage 

stamp by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  Such a cool stamp.

Even though the foliage is in one corner, the stamp can be moved

around to a different angle to create a different look.

Card#1 ~

I created the sunset first using PanPastels and then stamped
 over the background of the card.

Using a Misti or stamping platform makes it easy to repeat stamping
of the image to insure a crisp and rich image.

Card#2

The background on this card was created using Distress Oxide ink in blue tones.
The stencil reminds me of an arbor ornament for Ivy's to grow on
.  The stamp was turned up side down to get the top leaves stamped.
I love a pretty Ivy stamp. So many uses~
Products used:
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Silhouette Corner Foliage
Ink: PanPastels, Distress Oxide inks, VersaFine Clair/Nocturne   

Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Stencil: Paper Artsy/Sara Naumann

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Silhouette Stag by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
I have a couple cards to share using the Silhouette Stag stamp
by Blue Knight Rubber stamps.  This stamp holds a special place here
on the ranch~we love our deer!!!

Card#1~

The background was created using PanPastels.  A sunset was
the goal!!

The process I used was lightly stamping the image of the Stag deer and then created
the sunset with PanPastels.  

Then I stamped, the Stag image, several times using the VersaFine Clair/ Nocturne ink
for a rich and solid covering.  The Misti or a stamping platform is
recommended for silhouette stamps.

Card#2~

The background for this card is created using a stencil and PanPastels.

An easy process resulting in such a stunning look.

Products used:
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Silhouette Stag, Regal Buck
Ink: VersaFine Clair/Nocturne, PanPastels
Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Stencil: Darkroom Door

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Mama & Baby Sheep by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
I have a couple cards to share using the
Mama & Baby Sheep stamp by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.
I think this stamp makes beautiful note cards.  So
simple but striking!

This is directly stamped on beige cardstock using Archival ink.
PanPastels were used to color in small images (not showing in photo).

This card is stamped with Archival/Potting Soil and shaded with Distress
ink/Old Paper.  Matted the card front on coordinating paper using dimensional
foam squares for the added pop.

Products used:
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Mama & Baby Sheep, More Precious
Ink: Archival, Distress, PanPastels
Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3l

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Grace & Peace by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
Today I'm sharing two cards created using the Grace & Peace
 stamp by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps. 
It is a beauty!!!

Both of the cards are created using PanPastels and
a small circle stencil mask.  I love the look of this card!!!

Card#1~
  

As the background was being created using the PanPastels the

mask was placed to created a half circle. When the background

was completed the mask was lifted leaving a blank space for

 the sentiment.

Card#2~

The same technique as above, except the mask was placed over the giraffe
 after the image was stamped on the mixed media cardstock.  The sentiment
was stamped on cardstock, trimmed out and added to the card front
using dimensional adhesive.
Products used:
 Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Grace & Peace
PanPastels:  Sunrise & Sunset

other: mixed media cardstock, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L,

Darkroom Door (sm circle stencil)

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Walk by Faith with Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
I have a couple of cards to share using the Walk by Faith
stamp by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.

I usually shy away from purple but in this case it was needed.  I love
what the color purple added to this card.  The sentiment is awesome too!!! 

 Card#1

The sky was added using the colors from the Day & Night of PanPastels.
The elephant image was stamped several times using a stamping platform.
The trick is getting a strong ink coverage for the silhouette elephants.

Card#2 ~

The second card was created the same way except the purple was left out and a deep
blue was added. It is kind of a royal blue. Very pretty!!

Products used: Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Walking by Faith
PanPastels:  Day & Night set
other: twine, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, cardstock

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Sloth Stamp by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
I have a cutie to share today.  This is one of the newly released
stamps by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps called Sloth!  Love the
sentiment that comes with the stamp ~perfect!!!!

Card#1 ~

The card on the left is colored with PanPastel's and the card on the

right is colored with Distress Oxide ink watered down.

I used the Day & Night set by PanPastel. The colorless blender comes

in handy when blending the colors.

Card#2~

After the card was colored using the Distress Oxides ink, the edges were torn
and then adhered using dimensional adhesive to add dimension to
 the card front.  Extra leaves were stamped out and placed around
the sentiment.
Products used: Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Sloth
PanPastels: Day & Night
other: Distress Oxide ink, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
cardstock

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Number Medley by Darkroom Door~

Hi guys!
I have a couple of cards to share using the newly
released stamp called Number Medley by Darkroom Door.
This is a fun stamp and goes so well with the stamps
in the Darkroom Door product line.  You guys need this set!!
If you love mixed media, must have set :)

I basically created the background using PanPastels (windmill card) and Distress
Oxide ink on the camera card.  Then I stamped the images from the Number Medley
set over the background.  I love the look it gives the cards.  Then stamp the focal
image (windmill and camera) to complete the card.

Products used:
Darkroom Door: Number Medley, Country Windmill, Make Art Sentiment stamp, Filmstrip stamp, Lots of Labels, Dream Big Sentiment stamp and Camera
Ink: Archival and Distress Oxide ink
PanPastels
Other: scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, twine.

Misti Plate form was used to get good coverage of ink on the windmill card.

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Palm Tree Beach by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
I have a couple of cards to share using the newly released Palm Tree Beach
 by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  This is a really fun stamp and I 

enjoyed creating with it.  The PanPastels are perfect for adding color
to this stamp.

Card #1~
I started with this color pallet ~

Added color and then blended it out with the colorless blender by PanPastel.

I used the Sunrise & Sunset set by PanPastel.  Tags were added with dimensional
 adhesive for that extra pop.  To get the white foam look, on the water, use an
eraser to remove some of the color at the tip of of the water waves.

Card#2 ~

 Products used:
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Palm Tree Beach
PanPastel: Sunrise & Sunset 
Other: stencil/Clear Scraps, tags, cardstock

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Campsite by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!!

I have two cards to share using the really cool Campsite stamp
by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  

The first card is a 6" x 6" that can be created using any size stamp.

To make the card 6" x 6" I cut a white mat 6" x 6". The green mat is 5 3/4" x
5 3/4".  The card front is 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".  This is a three layer mat.

Stamp the image out using the misti or any stamping platform.  By using a
stamping platform you can stamp many times to get a strong
image.

Use the cloud stencil and the blue tone PanPastels to create the
background for the Campsite.  Don't worry if  the blue tones get on the trees

you can take an eraser and get it off.

I used the brown tone Panpastels to color in the Campsite.
I use Q-tips for this. After the card front was complete, the card front

 was sprayed with hairspray to seal the card.

Card #2~ 

This card is created with a mixed media background and straight on
stamping.  I love how it looks, like it is from an old magazine or

book.

Water down Distress Oxide inks and layer the inks on the stamped
cardstock, drying after each layer.  This makes such a cool
mixed media type background for cards.  Double mat on
coordinating cardstock to complete the card. Add twine and labels for
added interest.

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