Friday, March 21, 2025

Medieval Fairy Queen

 Medieval Fairy Queen

Good day, fellow crafters. It's Tamara once again, with a new post where I will be showcasing my latest card created using  Blank Page Muse products!

Medieval illustrations often depicted fairies as ethereal, otherworldly beings, blending folklore with religious and mythical themes. These tiny, winged creatures or elegant, human-like figures appeared in illuminated manuscripts and tapestries, sometimes as benevolent guides, mischievous tricksters, or symbols of nature’s magic. Artists of the time, influenced by Celtic and European legends, adorned their works with intricate details, using gold leaf and vibrant pigments to bring these enchanted beings to life. Whether dancing in moonlit glades or weaving spells in secret groves, medieval fairies embodied both wonder and mystery, capturing the imagination of generations to come.





To create this project, you will need the following:

  • Fairy Queen stamp from Blank Page Muse
  • Watercolor paper
  • Water-based ink pens (For this project I used Tombow markers)
  • Paint Brushes
  • Sky blue ink (water reactive like Distress Oxide)
  • Ink blending brush
  • Gold metallic cardstock
  • Black cardstock
  • Purple cardstock
  • White cardstock for the sentiment
  • Black ink
  • White A2 Card base
  • Liquid glue
  • Low tack adhesive 
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Die cutting machine
  • Label Die (The one I used is an oval die from Scrapbook.com)
  • Frame Die (The one I used is from Gina K)
  • Stamping platform (I use a Misiti)
  • Flat-back pearls (optional) 

Process

The first step is to cut the watercolor paper to a manageable size. I am never sure exactly how big I want to make my cards but unless I am trying to create a slime line I usually start with 4.25" x 5.5" or 6" x 6" knowing that I will be trimming it down.

  • Secure the watercolor paper in the stamping platform
  • Align the Fairy Queen stamp into position
  • Use a low-tack adhesive to secure the stamp into place.  Don't skimp on the adhesive as securing the stamp so that repetitive stamping will align correctly is essential. 






  • Once secured, use the water-based ink (Tombow), one color at a time to color the areas of the stamp you wish to apply that color too.
  • Once satisfied with the coverage, stamp the image onto the paper using steady pressure.



  • Using clean water and brush use the applied inks to watercolor the image.  
  • If more ink is needed while working on a particular section, pick up the ink remaining on your stamp.
  • Once the section is completed allow to dry fully.
  • Clean off the stamp and repeat the process with the next color of ink



  • Use the Distress Oxide or similar and the ink blending brush to create the background around the Fairy Queen.  The use of a water-reactive ink is suggested in case you find that the ink is darker than you like. By adding water you can soften the look by moving the pigment around or lifting some off. 





Assembly

Once the main element has been completed. It is time for assembly.

  • Using the oval die and your die-cutting matching, cut out the window from the gold metallic cardstock
  • Using liquid glue secure the window over the focal image and allow it to dry.
  • Cut down the black and purple cardstock to create a double mat.  I prefer a 1/8" to 1/4" reveal for my matting.
  • Align and secure all elements together with liquid glue and allow it to dry fully.
  • The sentiment label was created with the white cardstock cut down with my label die.
  • The sentiment itself is one from my collection.

The stamps I used can be found by following the links in the materials list, or you can find them with a quick search on www.blankpagemuse.com. Visit our social media sites for more stamping fun!


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Thursday, March 6, 2025

Bonsai Tree

 

Bonsai Tree


Good day, fellow crafters. It's Tamara once again, with a new post where I will be showcasing my latest card created using I Brake for Stamps and Blank Page Muse products!





To create this project, you will need the following:
  • Bonsai Tree stamp
  • White watercolor paper
  • Stamping tool (I use a Misti)
  • Liquid glue
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Low Tack adhesive
  • Water-based markers (I use Tombow )
  • Background paper of choice 
  • Metallic cardstock (copper was chosen but gold would work well)
  • Fine tip paint brush
  • White A2 card base

Focal Image and Background

To create the focal image, begin with the white water color paper and use a paper trimmer, cutting it roughly 7.5" x 3.75" to make it easier to use. The length and width are set by what will fit in your preferred stamping tool.

  • Align and secure the watercolor paper.
  • Align the stamp
  • Use the low tack adhesive on the back of the stamp to secure the platform

 

 
  • Using the Tombow markers or equivalent water-based markers, lightly add the colors you want in the image to the stamp.
  • Once colored, stamp the image, repeat as required.
  • Recommended order is to begin with the flowers, then the leaves, then the tree, then the rest of the image. This should give you a result like the image above and right.
  • Using a damp fine tip brush and light pressure, use the stamped pigment to paint in the image. Recommended order is the same as the recommended stamping order.  
  • Pro-Tip - with watercolor it is easier to build up color than to remove it.  For the best results, use patient and deliberate strokes.
  • Allow to dry as you progress to prevent accidental smearing of the ink.
  • Allow to dry completely when filled in.

At this stage the focal image could be considered complete.  However, I felt that a bit of detail was lost in the process, so I realigned my paper and then used some of the darker colors previously used in the image to crisp up my image by coloring and stamping in the areas needed. 





Assembly

To complete the assembly, I trimmed the focal image panel to 5.5" x 3.5" and then adhered it to the front of the A2 card panel.  I then used a piece of patterned paper that had many of the same colors in it from my stash to fill in the rest of the front of the card.  Lastly, I added a thin metallic copper strip across the entire card separating the focal image from the patterned paper.  With that, I called this card complete.

The stamps I used can be found by following the links in the materials list, or you can find them with a quick search on www.blankpagemuse.com. Visit our social media sites for more stamping fun!


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Saturday, March 1, 2025

A Taste of the Far East

A Taste of the Far East




Good day, fellow crafters. It's Tamara once again, with a new post where I will be showcasing my latest card created using I Brake for Stamps and Blank Page Muse products!

When I first saw this beautiful stamp from I Brake for Stamps, it made me think of some of the festivals in Japan. For instance, the Tsunan Snow Festival is held on the second Sunday of March in Tsunan, Niigata, Japan, which is one of the snowiest regions in the world. This festival, also known as the Tsunan Yuki Matsuri, has been celebrated since 1974 to uplift the spirits of locals enduring heavy snowfall, often reaching three meters deep. On March 8, 2025, the 49th annual festival will feature its highlight: the launch of around 2,000 sky lanterns at New Greenpia Tsunan, illuminating the night sky with a magical glow as participants release lanterns carrying wishes for health and prosperity.




To create this project, you will need the following:
  • Lotus Blossom stamp
  • Japanese Characters Background Stamp
  • Colored Pencils
  • Amalgam ink (I used Gina K)
  • Ink Blending Brush
  • Black ink
  • White Cardstock
  • Background paper of choice (4.25" x 5.5" or 10.8 cm x 13.9 cm)
  • Elongated Oval die or shape of choice
  • Liquid glue
  • Paper Trimmer
  • White A2 card base
  • Stamping tool (I use a Misti)


Focal Image and Background
To create the focal image, begin with the white card stock and using a paper trimmer, cut it to 6" x 6" (roughly 15cm square) to make it easier to use.
  • Position the cardstock in the stamping tool
  • Position the Japanese Characters background stamp and secure to the stamping tool
  • Apply Amalgam ink to the stamp and then stamp the image. Repeat if necessary for clarity.Optional - you could reverse the order and stamp the Lotus Blossom first and then stamp the background image
  • Allow the ink to dry
  • Remove the background stamp and then position the Lotus Blossom stamp into the stamping tool.
  • Apply black ink to the stamp and then stamp the image. Repeat if necessary for clarity.
  • Allow the ink to dry
  • Color and shade the image as desired with colored pencils. For interest I chose to have the background show through the dress.
Assembly
  • Using an elongated oval or die of choice, die cut out the focal image.
  • Apply liquid glue to the back of the completed panel, center, and adhere it to the background paper.
  • Apply liquid glue to the back of the composite panel, align it to the card base, and adhere it into place.




The stamps I used can be found by following the links in the materials list, or you can find them with a quick search on www.blankpagemuse.com. Visit our social media sites for more stamping fun!


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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

2025 Creative Team Call

  Hello!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. We are happy to post our 2025 creative team call. 

For this round we are seeking those who love to play in their art journals!




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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Holly, Jolly St. Nick Card by Maria Giselle


Hello! It is Christmas Eve for us here in the U.S. One Christmas tradition especially for children is to track Santa Claus, also known as St. Nick, as he travels the world delivering presents. This is a Santa Claus inspired card. I hope you like it.


I inked the Santa Claus stamp from the Blank Page Muse Country Vintage Christmas Rubber Art Stamps Sheet on a white cardstock using red ink.


I heat set the stamped image to speed dry it before I colored it.


I used red alcohol markers in coloring the image. 


It did not take a lot of time to color the image.


I need a placement guide for the Dear Santa stamp since I will be creating a word background. I stamped the sentiment on a see through plastic using a stamp positioner. 


A limitation of the rubber stamp is you can't see where you are actually stamping the image. A stamp positioner helped solve this problem. I placed the see through plastic with the stamped sentiment over the cardstock where I want to stamp the sentiment. I butt the stamp positioner tool to the corner of the see through plastic. 


Leaving the stamp positioner and the cardstock in place, I gently lifted the see through plastic. I butted the acrylic block with the rubber stamp to the stamp positioner and stamped the inked sentiment to the cardstock. I kept repeating this process until I filled the front of the card with this sentiment. 

If you notice, I masked a part of the panel with a paper cut with a scalloped circle die. This is where the focal point will be adhered. You don't need to mask this area since it will be covered anyway by the focal image. 


I die cut the colored Santa Claus image using a scalloped circle die.


I die cut a red cardstock with the same scalloped die.


To create this into a frame, I used a circle die larger than the scalloped window.


I created a mask of Santa Claus by stamping the image on a thin paper, then fussy cutting it. I am actually using one of the stamped impressions that I made a mistake on.


I covered the stamped Santa on the scalloped piece with this mask. 


I placed a stencil over the scalloped piece and blended a gray dye ink over the stencil to add some snow details on the back of Santa. I used the same gray ink I used for the sentiment background.


I continued to blend more ink around Santa to mute the white background.


I pieced this stamped scalloped piece on the frame securing the pieces together by taping the pieces on the back.


I adhered the focal point to the stamped background panel.


I added shimmer to Santa's hat using the pigment from a shimmer pen. You can paint straight to your project with the shimmer pen but my pen sometimes releases blobs of ink which ruins my project. So what I do is put the ink on a palette and pick it up with a paint brush to apply it to my project.


Let me greet you in behalf of the Blank Page Muse & I Brake For Stamps DT, a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

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Sunday, December 22, 2024

Merry Christmas Cozy Snow Day by Steph

 Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today.

Today I am using some amazing products from Blank Page Muse and I Brake for Stamps.


I Brake for Stamps:  Pretty Winter Friends
Blank Page Muse Stencil:  Bones Snowflakes
Blank Page Muse Stamps:  Penguins on Ice


Since I wanted a snowflake background, I placed the stencil on gray cardstock.
Using modeling paste, I moved the stencil until I had the background I wanted.


Color the image with Copic Markers then fussy cut her.
Mat the panel with red cardstock and add a torn strip across the card.
Add the image to a die cut oval with foam adhesives for dimension.
Adhere to a white card.


Using blue ink, stamp assorted snowflakes on a white panel
Mat with red cardstock and add to the card base.
Stamp the sentiment in the center.

Stamp and mat Merry Christmas, adding it above the image.

Thanks for stopping by.


Steph

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Sunday, December 15, 2024

Believe in the Magic of Christmas

Christmas is a special time of year; more cards and letters are exchanged during the winter months. Some cards are a little more special than others. Today I have a 3D card. Using several Blank Page Muse stamps. 


Blank Page Muse stamps used.
Winter Reindeer Art Rubber Stamp Pam Bray Designs SC48-1
Distressed Music Background Rubber Stamp SC76-03
Winter Snowscape Wood Fence Border Rubber Art Stamp Pam BrayDesigns SC48-2
The sentiment is part of the Classic Christmas Art Rubber Stamp Set Collection by Pam Bray Designs

Other supplies:
Watercolors
Watercolor paper
Green foil paper
Water Brush
Versafine Black Ink
Clear Embossing Powder
Gems
Faux Snow
Wide tip gold sharpie pen
Heat tool
Dimensional Foam
 

Stamp the deer #1 directly on the base watercolor paper, cut a mask from copy paper and then stamp the distressed music over the deer. Then stamp deer #2 on a separate piece of watercolor paper. Also, on a separate piece of watercolor paper stamp the fence and sentiment. Apply clear embossing powder to all images and set with a heat tool.


Fussy cut deer #2 and fence. 


Apply a light red watercolor wash over the music background.  Paint deer #1 deer #2, and the fence.   Let paints dry when changing colors to keep the paint from bleeding. 


Paint both deer #1 and deer #2 with the same colors.  When they are layered you want them to look like one. 


With dimensional foam layer deer #2 on top of deer #1.  Attach the fence with dimensional foam as pictured. Trim the sentiment and mat with the green foil paper.  Add the Faux Snow to the ground and fence with liquid glue.



Trim the watercolor image to size, Edge the watercolor paper with a wide tip gold sharpie pen. mount on green foil paper. With dimensional foam attach the sentiment to the card.



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Sunday, December 8, 2024

Snow Globe Joy ~ Shaker Ornament


Hello! Christmas is almost here! With the hustle and bustle of the season, thank you for taking time to visit the blog.

Today's 3D project used a stamp from the Blank Page Muse Country Vintage Christmas Rubber Art Stamps Sheet. Just to warn you, today's post is photo-filled to show the steps in creating this ornament. So as early as now, I would like to thank you for your time.


The stamp set comes as a sheet of several rubber stamp images.


I cut off the snow globe stamp image that I used for this card. 


I used a glue stick to temporarily adhere the rubber stamp to my stamping tool.


I stamped the snow globe on a scrap piece of paper to create a template. A template guides me when I use different elements on my project. It also helps me with placement when it is time to put the elements of the project together.


The template was very useful in the sizing and placement of the gold cardstock. All I need to do is position the gold cardstock over the base of the snow globe, selectively ink the rubber stamp, then stamp the base on the gold cardstock. I used Versamark ink in stamping. 


I heat set the embossing powder until it is melted. 


I fussy cut the snow globe base after the embossing.


I stamped the snowman using a light dye ink since I will be doing a no line coloring. 


I colored the snow man with alcohol markers.


I added details to the coloring with color pencils. I die cut the snowman using a circle die.


I added black enamel accents to the eyes and the buttons.


I ink blended a light blue ink on the background.


Using a glue pen, I added glue to the snow on the backdrop of the snow man. I poured puffy embossing powder to the glue, then heat set it.


For the shaker portion of the snow globe, I die cut a circle frame on light blue cardstock. I used the same circle die I used to cut the snowman and the next size down circle die. I adhered an acetate to the back of this frame.


I used the template as a guide to put the snow globe together adhering the acetate frame to the snow globe base.


I adhered skinny strips of foam tape to the back of the snow globe. I created a well around the acetate.


I poured tiny sequins on the acetate, inside the well.


After I removed the release paper from the foam adhesive, I added liquid glue to the foam to secure the shaker.


I sealed the shaker with the colored snowman die cut.


I stamped the snowman snow globe on a piece of white cardstock. I partially die cut the circle portion of the snow globe with the same circle die I used earlier. I fussy cut the base. This will be the backing of the shaker ornament.


I die cut a tab on gold cardstock to have a place to thread a string to and make this snow globe into an ornament. 


I adhered the shaker ornament to the backing. I threaded a blue string through the hole. Now, this snow globe is ready to be hang on the Christmas tree.

I hope you like today's project.

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Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.
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