Two cards, same products ~ A Jillian Vance Design

Hi guys!
I am guest designing for A Jillian Vance Design for a
couple more months. So fun!  I have a fun blog post up 
on the A Jillian Vance Design Blog creating with a
NEW cutting die called Anitique Sewing Machine Die.
It is two cards, created two different ways, using the
same products.

I have a tutorial up on the AJVD Blog showing the process
of creating two different looks with the Antique
Sewing Machine Die. 

Also used were the Feathered Friends Die, Sew Blessed stamps and
the Quilting Stitches Background stamp.

Check out the TUTORIAL HERE on AJVD Blog.
It is great to find different ways to use products.  It
makes them more valuable to me.
All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie/guest designer
@crafty_mercer

Color Swatching with the Filmstrip stamp by Darkroom Door ~

Hi guys!!
If you love swatching your inks stay tuned.
Darkroom Door has a line of Filmstrip stamps (I'm
sure you have seen them a time or two on my blog).
They are perfect for this~

I had the idea that the Filmstrip Stamp would make a great swatching stamp for my
favorite inks.  I decided to try it out by swatching my Distress Oxide inks.  I love how it
came together and that is why I'm sharing this with you. The Filmstrip stamp gives an eclectic
and unique design to the art of swatching. 

 

Instructions:
1. Gather supplies.  Frame Stamp. Archival Jet Black ink and white cardstock cut to 7 1/2" x 2" .
Go to Ranger Ink and print out the color chart of the ink you are swatching.  This will act as your labels
for the Filmstrip sections.  They are the perfect size and will save lots of time too. 
2. Stamp Filmstrip stamp.  Depending on the amount ink colors, will depend on how many Filmstrips you will
need to stamp. I did 12.  I used a stamp platform to duplicate each Filmstrip perfectly.
3.Gather inks to be swatched.
4. Take the stamped image strips and punch a hole in the top for an O ring. I used the Crop-A-Dile/Big Bite
 and punched 6 at a time.  I centered the hole and marked with a pencil.
5. Take the color chart (printed from Ranger Ink) and trim the names out. I cut them in strip from
the printed out sheet.  Then cut each name off separately.
6. I laid out the Filmstrip images and glued each name above a section of the Filmstrip.  This is the 
part that takes the most time.  I used Dual Tip Glue Pen by HomeHobby by 3L

I swatched one strip at a time.  This part was fun and I enjoyed creating each strip.  I put a little color
on my non stick mat and a squirt of water. Using a Ranger water brush the color was applied to the

Filmstrip section.

If you are in the states Topflight Stamps has the Filmstrip stamp (you can use my code
and get 12% off (conniemercer) in stock and
international Darkroom Door (Australia) will be happy to send the
 stamp your way.

Thanks for stopping by~
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Try It Tuesday~embossed paper bags!

Hi guys!

I did this project way back in September for the Curtsey Boutique.  I thought it

 was a grand idea~embossed paper bags.

The bags come embossed from the Curstey Boutique, but this is

 how I completed the project.

Here is the tutorial~

Project Instructions:

1.       Tape the embossed paper bag to a non-stick craft mat.

2.   Ink in a circular motion over the raised embossed area of the paper bag.

3. Take out the white doily and do the same.

4.    Punch holes in the paper bag and doily (for the twine).

5.   Adhere the felt flower to the paper bag with a glue dot.

6.   Decide on a treat and put it in the paper bag.

7.   Almost done, just decide whose name to put on the card.

Supplies used~

Curtsey Boutique Supplies:

TY embossed paper bags

White tags

White doilies

Twine/blue

Grey felt flower

Other supplies:

Ink/Ranger

Stamp set

Small hole punch

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A couple of cards I did for the Curtsey Boutique ( ribbon, pattern flower and stick pins)~

The paper is October Afternoon.  Stamps are by Darkroom Door.

Thanks for stopping by~

See ya soon.

Try It Tuesday~The Curtsey Boutique (vintage inspired photo bags)

Hi guys!

Here is a tutorial I did for The Curtsey Boutique.  I wanted to share it with you for 

Try It Tuesday!!!

So here it is~supply list and all:):)

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Curtsey Boutique Project Instruction Page

(Photograph bag)

Original Design: Connie Mercer

Curtsey Boutique Supplies:

Muslin bags ( 4x6 )     

Mini white shipping tags

Burlap Butterflies

Seam Binding / blue and pink

Other Supplies:

Buttons

Darkroom Door Stamp

Ranger ink

Tim Holtz/Sizzix die

Tea bags (for dyeing Muslin bags)

Ranger/Tim Holtz Distress ink (Antique Linen)

Hot glue

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Project Instructions:

1.       Take the muslin bags and soak them in strong tea.

2.       Let them set for about 30 min.  Then take them out and dry them.  (I let mine drip dry outside)

3.       Cut out your leaves using the Spring Greenery by Tim Holtz/Sizzix.

4.       Hot glue a cluster to center of the muslin bag.

5.       Hot glue the burlap butterfly over the leaves.

6.       Take the seam binding ribbon and spray it with water and scrunch it up in a ball.

7.       Apply the Distress Stain to it ~ random places. 

8.       Dry with heat tool.

9.       Make a messy bow and adhere it to the center of the butterfly.

10.       Stamp the white tag with your message and adhere under the wing of the Butterfly.

11.  Gather some photographs and wrap twine around.

12.  Label them using a white tag.

13.   Insert in bag for gift giving.

  Thanks for stopping by~

See ya soon~