Vintage Rolo Dex Art~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a repurposed project.
I'm using a vintage Rolo Dex that I used for
 business contacts back in the day.  I put a mixed media
spin on it.

Anyone else have one of these?  Mine was stored in a closet so it is
still in good shape. If the cards have information on them they are
still usable, just gesso over the card and then paint.

I used Distress Oxide Inks for the background colors.  The stamps are by 
Darkroom Door.  The sentiment is by Creative Worship and paper dolls by
Tim Holtz.

I got my cards going the wrong way so this set is upside down. No biggie!!

Just turn the Rolo Dex.  The stamps are by Creative Expressions, Darkroom
 Door and Katzelkraft. The sticker words are by Tim Holtz.

This one I used acrylic paint and then stamped over the paint.
I'm using stamps and stencil by Creative Worship. All adhesives
are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. 
I'll keep you posted on my progress. 
 
Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer
Crafty Goodies Facebook Page

A Re-Purposed Lamp Shade~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a re-purposed (bare) lamp
shade.  I had the idea to use it as a display piece
for my mixed media tags. (I have another post with this lamp shade)
 Original Post HERE.

I lifted the lamp shade up by positioning it on the top of a large
wooden spool.  For now that is the way to will stay but I might need
something taller if I have more tags to add and start using the bottom
of the shade.

I used some clips, from my stash, but I do think a paper clip would work also.
My tags are chunky so they hung all wonky but I like the look.:):)

Before I added the tags to the lamp shade, I kept them on a large
"o" ring (and that worked great too).  I like this because I can see them better.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer
Facebook page: Crafty Goodies

Fall Harvest Pin with Buttons Galore & More~

Hi there!!!
I have been creating with the Harvest Monthly Subscription
Box by Buttons Galore & More.  Love the assortment of fall 
colors represented in the Harvest kit. (affiliate link)
Rich beautiful colors!!

The monthly box is full of Flatbackz, Sprinkletz, Sequinz, Novelty
Buttons and a Button Mason Jar.  Plus you get

 Sunflower Novelty Buttons and an Assorted Fall Embellishments 

in a keepsake container.  Such a fun kit!!

I created a twisted muslin broch by adding vintage trims and findings
along with the buttons from the Harvest Kit.  I added Flatbackz to a
stick pin and then pushed them in the center cluster. Twine was added 
along with stitching to the buttons.

I speckled with black acrylic paint for a distress look.  This looks great
on a denim jacket. 
Remember to get 10% off your button order by 
using CONNIE10 when you check out!!  

Thanks for stopping by!!!!
Connie
crafty_mercer
Facebook page: Crafty Goodies

Vintage Love by Creative Worship / Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps~ Art Journal Page!

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing and Art Journal Page using Vintage Love
by Creative Worship by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps   I had fun
creating this and pulling it together using the fun images!

The phone on top is a action wobble (like the phone is ringing loud). 
Who has a phone like that?  I do. Just like the stamped image:):)
It came out of my childhood home.  If only the phone could talk, the 
stories it could tell.

The background is created using Distress Oxide inks, stencils and 
stamps. The focal images are stamped out, colored and then trimmed
out and ready to adhere to the page.  The words are stamps using several
 Alpha sets, that will be listed below.  Flowers are highlighted
with a Posca marker/white.  

Other stamps used are : Typewriter Text BG, Texture Tiles 1,
Mini Grunge Type Alpha, Messy Stamped Alpha, and Sew Many Stitches.
The stencils used are: Diamond Tile, Delightfully Delicate, Mixed Up and
Cross Stitch. 

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
crafty_mercer
Crafty Goodies Facebook Page. 

Handwritten Ledger Stamps by Darkroom Door~

Hi all!
Today I'm sharing two cards created using the
NEW Handwritten Ledger set by Darkroom Door.
I love it!! It goes so well with the Number Medley set.
Great paired up! 

I also added the NEW Scribble Daisy to the card front. It paired so
 well with the Handwritten Ledger stamps.  I'm using distress oxides
for color and colored each block for a quilt look.

The Scribble Daisy is stamped, colored and cut out and added
with dimensional adhesive. I used leaves from the Carved Leaves Vol.1
 set  to stamp under the flower.
Other stamps used are: Stitched Borders, Mother's Day Sentiments, 
Father's Day Sentiments and Faded Circles/Abstract.  
All adhesives are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Check out the NEW products here.
Connie/Contributing Artist
@crafty_mercer

One Line Sentiments by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps ~ the "why".

One Line Sentiments
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps
designed by C. Mercer

The concept behind the design of these stamps was an easy one.
I wanted stamped sentiments (one liners) that I could
stamp out and have ready to add to projects, at my finger tips.
I could add several on one project. What ever the project called for.
  Words are just as important as the art work. I loved the idea of 
lower case with a period. 
With that being said they make beautiful cards using the
 stamp as a background.  I will be showing lots of examples done
both ways.  Fun creating with them.  
So here is a short step out of the process:  

Using a stamping platform to stamp out on.  I also used 
scrap white cardstock.  I liked the look of Versafine Clair
the best. Don't press hard just normal pressure.

I used the shears by Tonic (they have a long cutting blade) to cut
the one line sentiments apart.  You can also use a trimmer.
When you get ready to use them I use the 3D Foam strips 
to adhere the One Line Sentiments to the project.  You can also
use liquid glue.

I'm using this vintage desk organizer as my One Line
Sentiments sorter.  I will showing two more ways to 
organize and store the One Line Sentiments.

There are seven sets of the One Line Sentiments. You can mix 
the sets, depending on the words you want to use.
 
The sets are: 

lucky you.

 
happy any day.

congrats.

thank you.

friends rock.

sincere condolences.

blessings.
You can find them here.
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps

Thanks for stopping.
Connie Mercer

Getting Organized with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi guys!
Today is my turn on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.
I'm using the Self-Laminating Pouches/Cards XL by
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.  They make a great cover/
protector for an organizing notebook or pages (as in my case).

I have a vintage file board (for lack of a better description) that I 

wanted a cover for.  It is where I keep my design team dates
 and assignments listed, so I can stay on track:):)
I have all the details on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog. 

Side note: Inscription on top part ~
SCHLICHT & FIELD Co.
 SHANNON'S
PAT. July, 29  '79

Thanks for stopping by!!

Connie

Creative Time: 90 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
HomeHobby by 3L®
Self-Laminating Pouches/Cards XL
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4″
Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2″
Other: Stamps by Kerri Bradford, Archival/Black ink, Vintage Photo 8″X10″, cardstock and hole puncher.

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A FALL Card with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi guys!
It is my turn on Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L  today.
I'm sharing a Fall Card using a vintage map for the card
background.  I'm also using some really neat cutting dies
from Stampendous!  It is called Truck Load.
 I love it!

 
This was really fun to create and using the map was easy to stamp on
and adhere the die cuts to.  I have all the details on the 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L blog.

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner Grand White Permanent Dispenser
Crafty Foam Tape 108′
3D Foam Circles White Mix
HobbyHome Adhesives by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen

other: Tim Holtz Idea-ology (boy face), Quick Quotes Powder Puff Chalk inks, Stampendous! (Truck Load cutting dies), Darkroom Door, Blue Knight Rubber Stamps, Vintage map, cardstock, acrylic paint.

Thanks for stopping by.
Connie

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Six ideas for re-purposing vintage finds~

Hi guys!!
I took a walk on my front porch and thought I would
share some of my re-purposed finds.  You know the
grungy stuff no wants to take home.  I love chipped paint, rust
 and eclectic finds!!
no.1

This is an old carpenters tool box. When I found it the bottom
was coming off.  It is still the original paint.   I thought one

of the bird nests (collected this Spring, with fake eggs) made for a cool table

center piece.  Always can find something to put a bird nest
in.

no.2

Old chippy chairs make a great plant stand.  Dug these out of a trash pile.

no.3

A chippy chair, holding a vintage washboard, make for a super cute 

deer antler display for the front porch.

no.4

Old pottery and large enamel ware pots are great for collecting
natures gifts.  These have pine cones of all sizes, from all over

the USA.

no.5 

Old milk can with a slice of tree (from ranch) make a unique

table.

no.6

A hunk of wood and an unique tractor seat (needs a new paint job) makes a 

very cool ranch stool for the BBQ pit!!

Thanks for stopping by and let me know in your comments
if you would like to see more of this type of blog posts.
I would love to hear from you~
Connie

Mother's Day card with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~

Hi guys!
It is my turn on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog today!
I have created a Mother's Day card, mixed media style,
 along with some added vintage elements.

The tutorial is on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog along with a complete
supply list.  The right adhesive, for special elements, is what makes
 Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L stand out.  The buttons and vintage lace
were adhered using the Adhesive Dots Medium size.  These Adhesive Dots
come in eight different sizes and types. They sure make a button stay in place!!

Creative Time: 45 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Adhesive Dots Medium
3D Foam Squares White Small
3D Foam Circles White Mix
E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

Other:
Paper Artsy stamps
Distress Oxide inks
Mixed Media paper
Buttons Galore & More
VersaFine Clair/Nocturne
vintage trim

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Thanks for stopping by~
Connie

Canvas Bags~mixed media style!

Hi guys!
I made these for two special friends of my moms~
I hope they love them.  I had such a great time creating them.
I used  a bunch of different stencils from my stash!

The Gel Press was used with DecoArt paint to create the background
for the bag.   The stencils were applied with paint and a small sponge.

After the paint dried the iron was used to heat set the paint.

Supplies used:
DecoArt paint
Gel Press
Stencils: Darkroom Door, Clear Scraps, The Crafter's Workshop, 

Stencil 1 and Dylusions/Ranger.
Canvas bags were bought on Amazon.
Other: buttons, antique trim

Thanks for stopping by~
Merry Christmas to all!! 

Christmas Tree Stencil by Darkroom Door

Hi guys!!
Today I'm sharing the Small Stencil/Christmas Tree set.  It comes
 with the negative and positive of the Christmas Tree.
  Very cool!

I kinda of went out of the box on this one~let me
show you.  They are really cute and no, they are not
hard to make.  Just your time!

I put together a few pictures to show how they were put
together. 

The first two photos (side by side) are showing how to use stencil and how to
position the stencil to make it easy to cut them out.  They are the right way
 for a tree front and a tree back.  Cut them out and glue a Popsicle stick
between the front and back of the tree.  Stick the Popsicle stick in the spool
hole. Cover the spool with pattern paper. Decorate the tree with stamped images
 and moss.  The bottom photos side by side are the same project
except I used the Brushed Christmas set Vol.1 by Darkroom Door.  The only
difference it back of this tree will be Kraft cardstock, no image.  Speckle
the tress with white acrylic paint.  Add twine and small tags to the base of
the spool. 

The card was created using the positive image of the
Christmas Tree as a mask.  I stenciled the Christmas Tree on the card front.
I then covered it with the positive image and stenciled the background
on using the Lrg. Mesh stencil by Darkroom Door.  The Christmas
Tree was covered so mesh pattern wasn't applied to the tree.   I then outlined
with a white uni-ball pen. A Star was stamped out and adhered to the top of
the tree.  The trunk of the tree is covered with some some twigs. The
sentiment was added.  To complete the card I speckled the tree with white
acrylic paint.
The envelope was created using Archival inks, the Small stencil/Christmas Tree
and the Merry Mail set.  This is really easy and fun to create a envelope
that will go perfect with the card.
Products used:
Darkroom Door: Small Stencil/Christmas Tree, Merry Mail,
Brushed Christmas Vol.1, Bird Life and mail Art.
Ranger: Archival inkYou can find all of these HERE.
other:Vintage spools, Popsicle sticks, sm. twigs, Kraft cardstock.

Thanks for stopping by~