Winter Cardinals by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
I have a couple of cards to share using the Winter Cardinal
by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  This is a newly released stamp.
Guys, it is gorgeous!!!! We have Cardinals
 here on the ranch, so this stamp was a must have!!!

Card #1

This is the card on the left.  I used Panpastels for the sky (clouds)
and coloring the scene.  When I was finished I decided to redo
the Cardinal on the fence from a him to a her.  Easy to do that, just erase the 

color.  Then recolor with grey.  The snow and fence have Pixie Dust
for added sparkle!!

Card #2
This card is created using Distress Oxide inks.  I treated the inks like
watercolors. I used white acrylic paint for the snow on the fence and
tree.  Added a tag at the top for added interest.

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Connie/DT Member

Try It Tuesday~Art Journal pages.

Hi guys!
I have been creating Art Journal pages and loving it!!!
I'm using stencils, stamps and ephemera to add interest
to the pages.

Products used are Darkroom Door, Blue Knight Rubber Stamps and
 stencils from Topflight Stamps.  The background was created using
acrylic paints and a brayer.

Products used are Darkroom Door, Wow Embossing Powder, PaperArtsy,
stencils and white gel pen.  The background is created with modeling paste,
stencils and acrylic paint.  These products can be found at Topflight Stamps.

This page was created for Wanderlust 2020/Rachel Grieg's class.
The products are by Darkroom Door and Ranger Ink. Adhesive
 (for the tags) is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Thanks for stopping by for

 See ya soon~
Connie

Beautiful by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!
I have a couple of cards to share using the newly
released stamp called Beautiful by Blue Knight
Rubber Stamps.  If you are a lover of reading and 

drinking a cup of tea or coffee, while enjoying a good
book, this is for you.

  Lovely stamp!!!

Card #1

The stamped image is on mixed media cardstock using the

Magnetic Ink Pad Handle by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  I love this thing!!

Holds my ink pad straight and gives me something to hold on to.  No more

dropped ink pad on my project!! The image is colored in with

Panpastels.

Card #2

The background of this card is created using Distress Oxide inks.
Water the inks down and treat as watercolors.  They are amazing when
you keep adding layers of ink (drying between each color).  Really
cool backgrounds. The image is stamped and then colored in with 3

shades of Distress Oxide inks.

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Connie/DT Member

Same Design, Different Cards ~ Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Hi guys!

It is my turn on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog. 

I have a couple cards to share that have been embossed

with WOW Embossing powders.  One card was created vertical

 and the other horizontal. Same elements just flipped the design

and direction of the card.

I have a tutorial on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog with
all the tricks.  Really no tricks, just flip the direction of the card

and repeat the process.

Vertical look~

 Horizontal look~ 

Once you do the first card the second one goes fast. All your are doing is switching the direction and placement of the embellishments. It is a fun one and I hope you will give it a try!!
Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer

Creative Time: 45 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Circle White Mix
Crafty Foam Tape 108′
E-Z Grand Runner Refillable Dispenser
other products used: WOW Embossing Powder, Darkroom Door Stamps, twine, cardstock, heat tool, reinforcements (for large label)

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Foot Bridge by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!!

I have a couple of cards to share using the newly released stamp set
by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  I really love the Foot Bridge Stamp.
  The Reeds and Ducks Stamps (from last Friday)
works great with this scene.

Card#1

The card is stamped on mixed media cardstock and then colored
in with Panpastels. Panpastels are easy to work with and so
forgiving.  A white artist eraser will fix any mistakes~just erase
and start again.

This is how I started, water and sky in first.  I created a mask for the sky

 using a small circle punch.  I laid it on my sky area and colored around it.

I then took it off and added the yellow sun.

Card#2

This card is stamped with Sketch Blue Distress Ink.  The sentiment is
stamped with Archival / Jet Black ink.  The card front is matted on a deep

blue cardstock.  The reeds (from the Reeds and Ducks
 stamp set) are added in both bottom corners of the card.

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Try It Tuesday~ got pickles?

Hi guys!
Hubby planted a big garden and we have cucumbers
everywhere!  We gathered supplies and decided to make
Bread n' Butter pickles, the easy way.

 You guessed it~cut em up!!
Soak in salt water for about 1 1/2 hours.  I forgot to do this and it was

all good.

All you need~plus hot jars.

The yield 4 qtrs. of Bread n' Butter pickles (refrigerator style).  I used this recipe
times 4.

Recipe:
Bread n' Butter Pickles / Mama-Nell
3 C. Sugar
2 C. Vinegar
1 tsp. Salt

1 tsp. Turmeric
1 tsp. Pickling Spice
Cook on stove top until sugar is dissolved and brine is hot.

Pour brine in hot jars filled with sliced cucumbers.
Store in Refrigerator a few weeks and then eat'em!!

Thanks for stopping by~

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Reeds and Ducks by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps~

Hi guys!!

I have a couple of cards to share with you 

using the newly released Reeds and Ducks by
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.   This stamp not only makes a great lake
scene but is also awesome for patches of grass in a 

ranch scene.  Very clever!!!

Both cards are created with Panpastels.  Very easy to mark off your card
to create the water and sky.  I used the Cloud stencil to assist in
creating white fluffy clouds.

The Reeds and Ducks are stamped on a stamping platform so the silhouette
images can be re-stamped several times for a rich dark image.

Card #1
The second card is created in the same way.  I did not use a cloud stencil
just brushed straight across the card front for the sky and water.

Different shades of blues, to add waves in the water, were added.  Highlights were
 added with red, orange and yellow Panpastels for the sunset sky.

Card#2

Blue Knight Rubber Stamps products: Reeds and Ducks, Birds 2
 and Mini Greetings 2. Panpastels and Cloud stencil
Other products used: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, twine,
mini staples and cardstock.

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Fans of Blue Knight Rubber Stamps FB page. 

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Thanks for stopping by~
Connie/DT Member