Sunshine Mixed Media Tags~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing a couple of tags using
KatzelKraft Stamps, Darkroom Door Stamps and 
Tracy Evans Stamps. I found all these
stamps at Topflight Stamps.  Topflight specializes
in International Stamps. 

I used Distress Oxide inks to create a mix of color for the tag background.
Always fun playing with colors!

I start by layering the stamps and then adding in stencils and
extra elements.  Using a contrasting ink gives a fun look.

Silhouette images look great (and so easy) on this type of art.
I haven't seen a bad silhouette stamp :):).
Supplies used: KatzelKraft: Silhouette Flowers and KT2219
Tracy Evans: Shadowed Elements, Background Elements
and Studio Light: Sentiments & Wishes. Darkroom Door:
Take Flight, Abstract Faded Circles, Abstract 09, Post marks BG,
and Number Medley.
All adhesives are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
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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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Topflight Stamps 8th Birthday Blog Hop~

 

It's Topflight Stamps 8th birthday and time to celebrate. I’ve teamed up 
with some great designers to showcase celebratory projects using
 the unique products available at Topflight Stamps.  Please hop
 along with us and see all the beautiful talent from this group of amazing
 designers! The master list, of hop stops, is on the 
Topflight Stamps Blog.
We are also Hopping on Instagram!  You can start at the 
Topflight Stamps account @topflightstamps

I had some fun creating three mixed media style tags CELBRATING life.
I'm using We're All Mad there by Katzel Kraft and Paper Artsy 
(Seth Apter) ESA44.  The animal images are colored with watercolor 
paints by Studio Light. 

All of the products are listed below and linked if

possible. 

The three tags were created in the same way using the same products, just
changed up the animal and tag color.  The tag background colors are Distress
Oxide inks (watered down).  I added stamps and stencil images to give a
worn look.  The animal images are adhered with dimensional adhesive.
The sentiments are by Creative Expressions called 
Inspirational Wordies Sentiment sheet.  Product List: Katzel Kraft:
We're All Mad Here and Los Nombres. Tracy Evans: BG Elements (TELL).
Paper Artsy: Seth Apter, ESA44 and Kate Crane: Stencil PS429.

Pulling out my much loved Darkroom Door Stamps to
create a card set Celebrating Life.  I'm also using 
embossing products by WOW!, the Embossing Pad
and the Opaque Bright White Powder on the sentiment
strips.   Topflight has a GREAT selection of Darkroom Door
Stamps. My cards include: Grunge Marks, Numbers BG,
Sentiment Strip/Celebrate, Layered Handwriting BG,
Warm Wishes, Small Stamp/Take Flight and Stencil/Friendship.

Did we mention there will be prizes?

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday celebration without prizes! Topflight Stamps is giving four lucky winners $50 Gift Certificates to the store. Two winners will be chosen from commenters on the blog hop and two will be chosen from commenters on the IG hop. For a chance to win, make sure to visit the stops on the hop and leave a comment by April 1st. Winners will be announced on the Topflight Stamps blog on Thursday, April 3rd. U.S.A winners only due to shipping issues. Good Luck!

Don't forget we're also having a SALE in the store during the celebration. Check out the selection of stamps and other goodies sourced from all around the world!

Your next stop is Lisa

Thanks for stopping by and hope
you enjoy all the amazing
INSPIRATION!!!!
Connie
@crafty_mercer

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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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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Birds on Wires by Blue Knight Stamps~

Hi There!
I will be guest designing, this month, for 
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps.  So excited to be
sharing 8 cards, created using the new release from January 
Every week (on Wednesday) I will share a new stamp and
two newly created cards.
First up is Birds on Wires.  So cute!!!

You get five Birds on Wires and four small birds.  Perfect to add in trees or
on the wires.

The grass and sky is added in with panpastels.  The trees are from
the Chickadee in the Woods stamp and die. The branches are
from the Silhouette Forest set.  The blue moon is added using
the Sun/Moon Circle stencil and colored with panpastels. The

sentiment is from the One Line Sentiments/Did you know...

The second card is created using Distress Oxides inks for the
card background.  The side trees are from the Forest Friends Die.
The blue moon is added using the Sun/Moon Circle stencil and
Distress Oxide ink. The sentiment is from the One Line Sentiments/
happy any day.

All adhesive is by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
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The Lord is my Strength Art Journal Page~

Hi there!
Today I'm sharing an Art Journal Page
using stamps by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps
and Creative Worship Stamps. The stamps are
different but worked so well together. 

See what I mean?  So good!
I used Praise Him by Blue Knight Rubber Stamps and Women of Praise
by Creative Worship.

I used Distress Oxide inks (watered down) for the sky and then 
blended for the grass and brick wall. I added stamps and stencils
for a mixed media feel and look.  The silhouette images are placed
on a stamping platform to get a rich coverage. Perfect
placement for re-stamping.  The words are a combination
of stamps by both companies.  I felt like they worked fabulous
together!

Product list:
Blue Knight Rubber Stamps: Leaning Guitarist, Praise Him and
Birds ll.
Creative Worship Stamps: Vintage Elements, Type Text BG, Texture
Tiles 1, Women of Praise and Mixed Up, Cross Stitch  and 
Brick Wall Stencils.  
Distress Oxide inks: Walnut Stain, Broken China, Peacock
Feathers and Rustic Wilderness.  All adhesive by 
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie
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