Tall Birch Trees by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing my last project using Tall Birch Trees
by Blue Knight Stamps.   This stamp has so many possibilities
to design different scenes.  The road is great for added in silhouette
images or wheels :):).

The first card I added in wheels and the second deer!!!

Both cards are colored using panpastels, the difference is
what I put on the road.  This card is using the jeep from
Daring Adventure Stamp & die set.  A single stag buck is
stamped from the Pines and Deer set, watching the jeep
 from behind. 

The inspiration came from our heard of deer on the ranch
 This is how we feed them, on a road, and they come
 out to eat, just X ten:):).  I added in the Reverse Sentiments,
Sun/Moon Circle Stencil and the deer are from the Pines
and Deer set and the Majestic Pine. 
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Farm Pump by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing my forth project using the 
Farm Pump stamp by Blue Knight Stamps. 
It is a fun one and can be colored different ways!! 

I colored like a creek was running down, to the pump, on both cards, just
colored different path ways. 

Both cards are colored using panpastels.  On this card I
added in the deer from the Pines and Deer set.  The bird
is from the Birds ll set.  The Sun/Moon Circle stencil for
the sun behind the barn. 

On this card I'm showing a different path for the water to
flow down by the pump.  You can also color like the path
is a road, as shown on the stamp packaging. I added the
rabbit set from the Forest Animals-Racoon set. The
birds are from the Flocks of Birds. 
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Family Background Stamp by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing my third project for Blue
Knight Stamps.  I'm using The Family BG stamp.
Super cool!!! I had so much fun with it I did
three cards.  Couldn't stop:):)

These cards are all created in the same way, just used different
silhouette stamps to stamp over the Family BG.  You could 
change up the background inks, for a different look also.

Day at the Lake was used on this one, also some of
the words were highlighted.  I stamped several of the
Family BG out and cut the words I wanted to highlight
on the card front. I used dimensional adhesive for that.

Silhouette Birds on Branches was used on this card.  I
stamped all three sizes of the stamp.  Again highlighting
a phrase from the Family BG stamp.

I added Reverse Sentiments, Praise Him, Silhouette Grasses
and Silhouette Cattails to the front of this card.  Again
using "Family" from the Family BG stamp in  my
sentiments.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer 

Butterfly Tag Set with Creative Worship Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing my 7th project using 
Creative Worship Stamps.  I have created a tag set 
using Butterflies in Flight.  Super cute set!!! These are
hand cut tags.

I love the color combo of the Distress Oxide inks on these tags.  I used
Peacock Feathers and Walnut Stain.  The ink used for the silhouette
butterflies is Versafine/Onyx Blk. 

Both of the tags are created the same way just different words and placement
of the butterfly.  The tags are dipped in a mix of Distress Oxide inks, first
the Peacock Feathers and then the Walnut Stain. Heat dry after each color
ink.  Stamps are added for the background.

I used Texture Tiles #1, Vintage Ledger, Pick a Number and Vintage
Snippets. The bottom border is created with Authentic Faith. Vintage
trim is added above the label shape.  The colored butterflies are from
the Made New set.  The words are added from the Psalm 119 Wordfetti
Stamp set.  

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

The Goodness of God Journal Page with Creative Worship Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing my 6th project using The Goodness
of God by Creative Worship Stamps.  I'm creating on a 
4" X 6" mixed media art journal.  It is a little 
bigger than a tag. 

The background was created by dabbing ink (Distress Oxide) to
an acrylic stamping block, spritz with water and then dab on
the journal page.  Dry with a heat tool and then add another color
of ink.  I used Dusty Concord, Mowed Lawn and 
Evergreen Bough by Ranger.  Background stamps and a stencil
were added next.  I used Texture Tiles #1, Vintage Snippets,
Peaceful Botanicals (Versafine/Onyx Blk.) and Leaf Fronds (stencil).  

I used Crackle Paste with the Peace Joy Love stencil and added
Distress Oxide ink, over the numbers, to bring out the crackle effect.
The sentiment is from The Goodness of God stamp set.  To complete
the page, speckle with white acrylic paint. Tip: An old toothbrush works great.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Open Window Landscape Stamp/Die Cards ~ Blue Knight Stamps

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing another Open Window/
Landscape Stamp /Die card by
Blue Knight Stamps.  These cards are the same
concept as the Open Window/Portrait Stamp/Die just
going the other way. Perfect for landscape scenery stamps.

Both of the cards are created the same just different scenery stamps.  The
images are colored with Panpastels, speckled with white acrylic
paint and a sentiment from the Reverse Sentiments set is added.  The
window frame is added over the scene using dimensional adhesive.
These are pretty fast when you are in a bind for a card.

The stamps used for this card are: Dense Forest and Forest Animals-Racoon.

The stamp I used for this card is: Island Reflective.  Just one other
stamp besides the Open Window and Sentiments stamp. The Open Window
 is stamped on Kraft cardstock for a different look. All
adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
This ends the month for me!

 Thanks so much to Blue Knight 
Stamps for having me Guest Design.
See you soon!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Open Window Portrait Stamp/Die Cards ~ Blue Knight Stamps

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing my third project, as a Guest Designer, 
for Blue Knight Stamps.  I'm creating with the 
Open Window/Portrait Stamp and Die. 

Both cards are being "framed" over a scenery stamped image.  Both are colored using
Panpastels.  The window frames are colored with Panpastesl also.  Once the
 scenery is stamped and colored all that is left to do is add the window frame
over the scenery image using dimensional adhesive.  I always like to
add a sentiment to the card front (cause after all isn't that what a 
card is for, to say something) 

The stamps used on this card are: Birds ll, Praise Him, Garden 
Gate and Reverse Sentiments.  Also used the Sun/Moon
Stencil above the hill.

On this card the stamps used are: Ski Lodge, Child with Sleigh,
Silhouette Dogs and Reverse Sentiments.  Both cards are speckled
 with white acrylic paint. All adhesive is by Scrapbook  
Adhesives by 3L.

 Thanks for stopping by!
See you next Tuesday for my last project Guest Designing
for Blue Knight Stamps.
Connie
crafty_mercer

Mixed Media Project #3 with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing Project #3 using my NEW Mixed
Media products by Blue Knight Stamps.  The paper is the Mixed Media
Designer paper.  Already for you to create with!

Supplies needed: Tall Pines, Reverse Sentiments, Dictionary Page/BG, Number Set and Matthew 1 Birth of Jesus/BG.
 To create the background for this card I used Dictionary Page and Matthew 1,
 with Archival Jet Black ink. I didn’t use a block or platform for this. Just use the stamp.
  Ink up a corner of the background stamp and alternate going different directions with the stamps.
 I love the look it gives the card. For the 965 numbers I stamped with colored ink and positioned
 in a triangle pattern. I used the DL# stamp (only the lines) and went different directions.
 I used the other end of the same stamp to get the letters and symbols. Then I put the background
 on the stamping platform and stamped the Tall Pines using Versafine/Blk. Onyx. The Reverse Sentiments are stamped three times using the inks colors of the card background.
 I used Distress Oxide: Mowed Lawn, Broken China and Versafine/Blk. Onyx. 
Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
craffy_mercer  

Merry Christmas Tag with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a "Merry Christmas Tag" using stamps
by Blue Knight Stamps.  So Fun!!!

The tag background is a mix of Distress Oxide inks.  I then added in stamps
 from the Sheet Music BG stamp. Also added in, is the Music Notes
around the Pines and Deer (focal image).  The sentiment is stamped
three times, with different inks, and trimmed out, adhered with
dimensional adhesive using the Reverse Sentiments stamps. The
gift packages are from the Child with Sleigh set.

The bottom border is from the Mixed Media set, stamped in
different colors, punched out and adhered with the "Tiny
Attacher" by Tim Holtz.  Last, stamp numbers in random
spots and then speckle with white acrylic paint. Add a fun
homespun tie with a pear pin and button to finish the tag. 
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. 
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer 

The Lord Said Card with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing "The Lord Said" card using stamps
and Designer Paper/Mixed Media by Blue Knight
Stamps. The Mixed Media Designer Paper  is so perfect
for when you need a quick card.  Makes for a beautiful
card background.

The card is stamped with the following sets by
Blue Knight Stamps - Hope Set, Silhouette Birds and Branches, 
Background Branches and Sheet Music BG. 

Speckle with white acrylic paint for a distressed look.  All
adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Mixing it up with old and new~

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing a card that I have used NEW Blue Knight
Rubber Stamps and retired stamps.  Fun to mix it up!!!

I started with the Mixed Media Pattern Paper, a NEW product, and two
retired sets called Rejoice Always and Kind Words Bouquet.  I added
two NEW products called Background Branches (silhouette) and
Reverse Sentiments.  

I couldn't leave out the Mixed Media Numbers Set!!! Love the look
of the numbers, enhancing the background, for a fun eclectic
design.  The script font is from the retired set called 
Rejoice Always by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. 
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Genuine Art Journal Page ~

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing an Art Journal page using
stamps and stencils by Creative Worship.  My favorite part
about the process is the background.  I love
adding in all the elements and have it come together! 

I'm using Distress Oxide Inks to create the background.  I water
down the ink and dab the page in the ink.  Then heat dry after each
color is added.  Start adding in the stencils using the inks from
the background.  The next step is adding the stamps. Decisions, decisions!
The words are important to me.  On this one the phrases tell the message.

They all spoke to me so added them in random places
of the page. 

Products used: Stamps: Creative Worship: Texture Tiles 1, Authentic Faith,
Foliage Silhouettes, and Nature Silhouettes. Stencils: Mixed Up, Wonky Grid,
Cross Stitch, Diamond Tile, Leaf Fonds and Delightful Delicate.
Ink: Archival/Jet Black, Distress Oxide and Versafine/Onyx Black.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
other: Posca white marker, acrylic white paint.
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Silhouette Dogs by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing Silhouette Dogs by 
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  They have
Silhouette Cats too:):)  These are fun to pop in a
scene when making cards are tags.

The card background is created with Distress Oxide ink and PanPastels.  The
Silhouette Dogs are adding in using Versafine/Onyx Black ink.  The tree is stamped 
in from the Day at the Lake set. The picket fence is from The View from my
Yard Die  and stamp set.  The sentiment is from One Line Sentiments/friends rock.

The sun is added using the Sun/Moon Stencil and the cluster of
small birds are from the Birds II set.

This card is created using PanPastels for the sky and trees.  The leaves
are stamped with VersaFine Clair/Shady Lane.  The stamp is called
Striped Hammock. 

The Silhouette Dogs were added to the scene.  The sentiment is
from the One Line Sentiments/Did you know...
The Sun/Moon Stencil is used to put in the Sun.  All
adhesives are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
I will be showcasing several NEW stamp sets being released
this month.  So all week with Blue Knight Stamps.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Surfer Guy & Gal by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing the newly released stamp
called Surfer Guy & Gal by Blue Knight Stamps.
It goes great with the beach and water scenes by
Blue Knight.

Both of these cards are using panpastels for color.  The silhouettes can be
added into a scene.  Just drop them in. Using a positional stamping device
comes in handy when stamping with silhouettes.  You are able to re-stamp
as many times as need be, to get a good dark imprint.

I'm using Ocean Waves for the background stamp. Also added
is Flock of Birds, Birds ll and the Sun/Moon Circle

stencil.  The sentiment is from One Line Sentiments/congrats.
To finish the card I speckled the card front with white acrylic
paint.

The second card I'm using Path to the Beach along with
Beach Fences Stamp & Die.  The added bird is from
the Birds ll set.  The sun is put in with the
Sun/Moon Circle stencil.  It is fun to build a scene.

All adhesives are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Thanks for stopping by!

Connie
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Day at the Lake by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing the newly released 
Day at the Lake by Blue Knight Stamps. 
This is a beautiful stamp and so many possibilities.

See what I mean!  This stamp works perfect on the BKRS pattern
papers.  Makes it easy and beautiful!

This card is using Distress Oxide inks on heavy cardstock. The
silhouette stamp is stamped over the card background.  Birds ll
was used for the small birds along with the blue moon from
the Sun/Moon Circle stencil.  The sentiment is from the
One Line Sentiments/condolences. 

The second card is stamped with The Pier and colored in with
panpastels. Also used to create the scene is Boys with Pets,
Flocks of Birds and the Sun/Moon Circle stencil.  The
sentiment is from the One Line Sentiments/happy any day.

Both cards are speckled with white acrylic paint.
All adhesives are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!

Connie
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Crafty Goodies Facebook Page

Leaning Guitarist by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing the newly released stamp
called Leaning Guitarist   This is a really cool silhouette
stamp by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps. It reminds me
of my grandson :):)

 I used panpastels and Distress Oxide inks on these two cards. I really
love that you get two smaller guitar guys, (going both ways)
 in this set. 

This card is colored in with watered down Distress Oxide inks 
The silhouette is stamped over the Old Glory stamp. The
sentiment is from the One Line Sentiments/thank you.  To

finish the card I speckled white acrylic paint over the card front.

This card is using the Through the Woods stamp along with
Daring Adventure stamp (Jeep) to create a scene for the 
Leaning Guitarist. Also used is Birds ll and the sentiment
is from One Line Sentiments/lucky you.  The Sun/Moon Circle 
stencil is used for the Sun.

Thanks for stopping by!

Connie
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