Art Journal Page with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

hey there!!
Today I'm sharing an Art Journal page over on the 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.  It is called
"it's OK to be different because" 

This was so much fun to create and the 3D Foam Adhesive
really makes the stamped images pop off the page.  

The letters are adhered using the 3D Foam Squares and the E-Z Runner
Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.  I used the 3D Foam Squares
 on every other letter.  Gives it a wonky look :):) 

As always I have all the details over on the 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.  I hope you will 
take a look.
Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Squares White Mix and Micro Squares
3D Foam Strips and Circles White Mix
E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

other: Stamps: Darkroom Door, Masterpiece Design, Katzelkraft and Paper Artsy. Ink: Ranger: Archival, Distress Oxide. Stencil: Darkroom Door.

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Mixed Media Tags with Buttons Galore & More~

Hi there button fans!!!
Today I'm sharing a couple of mixed media tags
using Buzzin Around Buttons by Buttons Galore & More.

The buttons are added to the finished tags using 
Adhesive Dots by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3l.  The Bee buttons
have a shank so you will need to take wire cutters and snip
the shank and then they can be easily added to your 
project.

The Bee, on the material bow, is adhered to a stick pin. Easy to create
for projects!!

Thanks for stopping by!!
Look in the novelty section for all of the fun themed 
buttons that look great on projects!

Connie
crafty_mercer

Raccoon and Fox Silhouette Stamps with Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi there!!
I have a couple of cards to share using the
NEW silhouette stamps by Blue Knight Stamps 
 called Fox and then another called
 Raccoon.  Super cute!!!!  You will want them both!!
 

They look amazing popped into scenes.  And Blue Knight has

lots of scenery stamps!!

The Fox set has two sizes and two different directions.
Comes in handy when you are gathering the animals as
shown in this card.
other stamps: Raccoon, Fox, Through the Woods, Birds ll,
Rear View Truck/stamps and die and One Line Sentiments/
lucky you.
Panpastels are used to add color to the scene.

The Raccoon set comes with Bunnies, Squirrels and Racoon in
two sizes and different directions.  Love that!!
other stamps: Fox, Branches & Leaves, Birds ll, Spring Blessings,
Buck, Doe & Fawn and One Line Sentiments/friends rock.
On this card the is Archival ink and Panpastels.  All adhesive
are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Music Inspired Key Strap with Buttons Galore & More ~

Hi there!!
Today I'm sharing another project using 
the Music Value Pack by Buttons Galore & More.
Get a needle and thread, that's what you will
need to make this pretty!


I'm using a wrist key strap with gray ribbon, to highlight
the Music buttons.  They are sewn on the wrist strap using
embroidery thread.  I used black, red and white and alternated
on the buttons.

I glued (using strong wet glue) two buttons with shanks.  Take 
wire cutters and snip the shank off, so the button will lay
flat.  This a fun project for the Music geek in the
family!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie
crafty_mercer

Crayon Canvas Bag with Buttons Galore & More ~

Hi there!
I had the opportunity to create with buttons from 
Buttons Galore & More and had such a fun time!

My first project is a canvas zippered bag created for
those broken or used crayons.

I used the School Value Pack for my embellishments.  The pack has plain
buttons, themed buttons (with shanks) and themed buttons (with
no shanks). 

It also used stencils to help create a graffiti type background for the bag. 
The buttons are sewn on by hand using coordinating threads.

other products:
stencils: Darkroom Door (brick wall, friends), acrylic paint, embroidery
thread, ribbon, pear pin, ink: Archival / Jet Black (for words).
 
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you come back.
I will be showing projects created with Buttons Galore &
More through February.
Connie
@crafty_mercer 

Card ideas for One Line Sentiments ~

Hi there!
I made a collage of some cards I created to
show or give ideas on how to use word strip type
sentiments, as the focal or background.
I'm using several sets by Blue Knight Stamps
called One Line Sentiments.  The stamps I designed for
them! 

The art journal page is done with Distress Oxide inks and texture paste.
stencils and stamps are added and for a fun flair. The OLS /lucky you.
 work great with this page.

Next up is OLS/happy any day.  These were fun to create and I
loved how the stamp made a great background for silhouette
stamps.

These are ideas that you can use Panpastels or markers to add color.

Next up is OLS/Sincere Condolences. 

I added stamps from other sets by Blue Knight Stamps for the first card.
I wanted a mixed media look, but pretty. The second card has a 
stencil pattern added for the background and then a soft bouquet of
flowers.

Next is OLS/thank you.

The first card I used a stencil to create the brick wall and the added 
OLS/thank you. words (stamped and cut out) to the wall.  The 
second card is showing the words added to the top corner
of the card.

Next is OLS/blessings.  This set is a favorite of mine.  Everyone
has blessings in their life wither they see them or not.  This stamp 
is great for the scenery stamps by Blue Knight.

This one has layers and I used some vintage book text
paper and a postage stamp along with other Blue 
Knight Stamps.  Love the look.

The last card is using the OLS/friends rock. 

These are colored with Panpastels, stamped with silhouette
stamps.  Easy cards to create.
I have two more sets that came out last year called 
Did you know~ and OLS/wonderful (a holiday set).

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie
crafty_mercer

RubberStampMadness Spring Issue 2024 !

Hi there!
I just wanted to give a shout out to 
RubberStampMadness magazine for the great
Spring 2024 issue. 

I was fortunate to have one card included in the African
Safari section.  I used Grace & Peace by Blue Knight
Rubber Stamps. 

I have used panpastels, for the color/sky, and Archival ink
for the stamping of the silhouette image.  The word "awesome"
is a cutting die by Paper Rose. 
My card was also showcased on the 2024 Submission
Poster that can be downloaded and printed out.

This is a great tool, to help remind us of the themes and deadlines!!

Thanks for stopping by!!
@crafty_mercer