Sea Life by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
Toda is my turn to share my Sea Life cards I created
using the Sea Life Stamp by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.
I really had fun with this stamp.  Kinda of jazzed it up mixed
media style:):)

The backgrounds are similar but different. I'll explain what I mean:)

Card #1

The background on this card is created with watered down
Distress Oxide inks. The mixed media paper was dipped
in the ink to get the effect of the water (ocean).  The stamps are not
dimensional.  Each image was stamped directly on the water
background and then colored in with Distress Oxide inks.
The image were outlined with a white gel pen.  Pearls and a
sticker sentiment were added to complete the card.

Card #2

On this background I used Distress Oxide ink but applied it 
differently.  I used an foam applicator to apply the ink to
the mixed media paper.  I added sprinkles of water to get the cool
water effects on the background.  A stencil was added for the circles.
I used a white gel pen to highlight the images and the water circles.
The turtle and sea horse were stamped and colored independently,
trimmed out and added to the card front. Both cards used
adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

  Would love to see you join us over on the

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Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/ DT Member

Land and Sea with Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!!
I have a few projects to share using Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.
These projects are created with one of my favorite stamps by

BKRS!! It is called Land and Sea. 

I love anything with shells on it :):)

I love everything about this stamp!! I used Distress Oxide inks to
 create the background for the card.  Then stamped the image with
Archival/Jet Black.  Some extra images were cut out and added

for dimension.  I used 3D Foam Squares Black small size by
Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.

Here is an Art Journal page created with Distress Oxide inks and stencils,

to create a "sea worthy" background for the shells!  The stencils are by
Darkroom Door.

Thanks for stopping by
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Sea Shell Cards with Embossed Backgrounds ~

Hi guys!
It is my turn over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.  I
have a really cool technique to share using WOW Embossing Powder

and the tear off sheet from the 3D Foam Circle White Mix. 

There is a step by step tutorial for these cards.  I hope you will take time to
 look. I am using the part of the packaged 3D Foam White Circle Mix that normally
would be thrown away.   You can also use the salvage or negative as dimensional
adhesive on projects. Works great and no WASTE!!!

Supplies Used by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L:

3D Foam Circles White Mix
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
Crafty Foam Tape 108'
Home Hobby by 3L:

Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4"
Other products used:

Embossing Powder: WOW! Embossing Powder (Fizz Embossing Powder, Embossing Pen, and Clear Coat Embossing Powder); Stamps: Darkroom Door; Ink: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide); Twine. Thanks for stopping by~ Connie/DT Member

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Try It Tuesday~Art Journal page

Hi guys!!

I have been creating in my art journal all summer and love it.
Trying new techniques and new products (to me) and having such a fun time.
This page is using stamps from Blue Knight Rubber Stamps and stencils
from Artplorations by H. Gullett.

The background was created using Distress Crayons.  A water brush was
 used the blend the colors.  Once that was accomplished, stencils and
modeling paste were added for dimension and texture.  More stencils
 were added using different colors of ink.  Distress Oxides were
used for this.  

The stamp was stamped on the page with Archival ink then colored
with Distress Oxides.  Another stencil pattern was added in
random spots.  The sentiment was stamped on cardstock and
then the edges were torn and adhered to the pages of the art journal.
Both pages were speckled with white acrylic paint (using an old
toothbrush). 

Thanks for stopping by for

*****This is not a sponsored post just me creating with
some awesome products***** 

Summer Fun~Shaker album with Clear Scraps!

Hi, Connie here with the Boat Wood Accordion Shaker Album by Clear Scraps.  This was such a fun project and would make a great Summer craft  or family project.  Clear Scraps has eight different albums to choose from.  Check them out here. 


Instructions:
1. Paint inside pages, front and back, using acrylic paint. Set aside to dry.
2. Add pattern paper to back cover and inside front cover.


3.  Using the 6" shiplap mascil, stencil the front and back pages, using brown ink.
4. Emboss anchor with copper/brown embossing powder.


5. Stain cheese cloth with Distress stain or ink.  Stain netting also.
6. Create cluster for bottom corner of cover.


7. Glue layers together (creates the front cover) using a strong glue.  Add sequins and beads to the sections. 
8. Tie the album together using hemp or a strong twine.


9. Add photos to inside of album and add finishing touches.  You can use stamps to create embellishments for the pages also.  A fun way to use your stamps!


10. Journal story~


Backside of album showcasing photos and quotes
.  

Front cover and front side pages.

Products used:
Clear Scraps: Boat Wood Accordion Shaker Album,  Anchor Chipboard embellishment and 6" Shiplap stencil
Other:
strong wet glue
Paper: My Minds Eye/wood grain
Paint: DecoArt/Chalky Finish
Distress Stain
Embossing Powder: Emerald Creek
Darkroom Door Quotes stamps
Button Galore & More
game piece, shells, hemp, stickers, netting and cheese cloth.

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer

Try It Tuesday~ tags and shells!!!

Hi guys!

I have a set of sea shell tags to share today.  I sent these in for publication in 2015.

  They weren't picked up but that means I can share them with you.

I absolutely thought they were beautiful and still do :)  

I'm not going to be able to tell you to much about them other

 than the stamps that were used.  The paper name is long gone out of my head.

I know that it is "old" ~

All of the seashell images were stamped and then cut out.

 Foam sqaures were added for dimension.  The tag was created out of patterned paper.

Texture stamps were stamped randomly to create a background for the seashell images.

The tag topper is a punch by Stampin' Up!  

It always amazes me what you can do with scrap paper and stamps!!!

Supplies used:

Darkroom Door stamps: Seashells, Wildflowers Vol. 2, French Script/Texture, Scratches/Texture and Criss Cross/Texture stamp.  Texana Designs/Sand Dollar stamp.

Ink: Ranger

twine

cheese cloth (color with ink)

small sea shells

buttons

Wink of Stella ( shimmer)

Tag punch/Stampin' Up!

Thanks for stopping by for 

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Cards and Seashells~

HI guys!

I have a couple of cards to share, using the Seashells by Darkroom Door.

  A favorite stamp set of mine, at the moment.  I also pulled out an oldie but

 goody from way back ~ Autumn Leaves, who remembers them?

My inspiration for these cards was a sandy beach, with a pop of color.  The shells being the pop of color.  The large shells are stamped on white cardstock and cut out.  The background is created with the Shells Background stamp by Darkroom Door.

The sentiments are stamped on white cardstock and trimmed out.  The stamps are by Autumn Leaves, I'm thinking around 2009 ~2010 when I bought them.  I have never used them until today ~ so glad I did.  Such a fun font!!!

Supplies used:

Darkroom Door: Seashells, Seaside inchies and Shells Background stamp

Autumn Leaves: Script set

Ink: Ranger

twine

Wink of Stella (for sparkle)

S.E.I. ( Black Tumble dye for splats)

This isn't a sponsored post, just me having fun creating with some awesome products!! 

Thanks for stopping by~

tomorrow!!

See ya soon~

Tag set created with stencils by Clear Scraps!

Hi, Connie here with a cute tag/card set using the 6" stencils by Clear Scraps.  Take out some scrap pieces of cardstock, ink and stencils and that will get you started.


The cards are 4"X 4".  There are 6 cards in the set. Each card is stenciled with a nautical image from the Ocean Friends and Beach Fun stencils by Clear Scraps.  I used different color of inks for a fun look.  Each card is decorated with Sequins by Clear Scraps. See steps taken in photo below.


I also stenciled a 5" X 7" muslin bag to hold the card set in.  It made a really cute gift.


The card fronts were popped up with dimensional adhesive.   Easy project but does take time to complete all the fronts and stencil the bag.  The background of the bag is sprayed with colored ink spray for added color.




Products used:
Clear Scraps: 6" Ocean Friends and 6" Beach Fun
Clear Scraps sequins: Ocean, Glamour and Little Dude
Other: Muslin bag, cardstock, Wink of Stella, Archival ink and spray.

Thanks for stopping by
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Try It Tuesday~Oxides and Darkroom Door

Hi guys!

I started watching the tutorials on the  Distress Oxide inks by Ranger and

 was hooked, without even owning any.  So I took care of the owning part fast!!

The backgrounds are using the oxides and the sea shells are stamped

 with the oxide but only splats of water applied to the shells (very controlled).

The oxide ink was applied to my Tim Holltz mat, sprayed with water and then I ran my white carstock through the color.  The more water you spray on the oxide, the more oxidation will happen.  It has a leathery look and feel.  The brown on the top of the card was added on top of the green.  Layering works with the oxides.  The colors stay on top , they don't bleed together.

You can see the controlled water splats on the shells.  The oxide only

 reacts to the water lands. 

Products used:

Ranger/Distress Oxide: peeled paint, faded jeans and walnut stain.

Darkroom Door: Texture: map, Seashells.

Stamper Anonymous: #hashtags.

Tim Holtz: Tiny Attacher

cardstock

Scrapbook Adhesives

S.e.i./black tumble dye

I hope you will give the Distress Oxides a try with your favorite

 stamps ~ so addicting :).  

Just warning you!!

Check out YouTube.

Thank for stopping by for

see ya soon~cm

Valentine Seashells with Darkroom Door and S.e.i.

Hi guys!

I have a Valentine project I did using S.e.i. (left over from my guest spot in December)

 and the Seashell Stamps by Darkroom Door.  The pattern paper is Christmas related~who said you have to use Christmas paper for Christmas~not me:)

 I used stickers and pattern paper from S.e.i. ~ love the gold papers for this!

The ink is Ranger~

Also used Carved Leaves and All Occasions by Darkroom Door.

I added three little  real Seashells!!

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See ya soon for one more Valentine project~