Blank Page Muse Blog: November 2024

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Autumn Park Silhouette

Hi, friends!

It's design team member Walter on the blog today. By now you've heard me say several times how much I love creating vintage themed cards. Today's creation is another example of this. I fell in love with the IBFS Silhouette Stamp Set as soon as I saw it. One of the larger stamps in the set is this beautiful scene set in a park. I decided to use it in a monochromatic palette to make it look older and thought it would be really fun to have a burlap frame around it. The result is a beautifully nostalgic scene that may be used for so many different occasions. Let's jump into my creative process.

Here's what I used to make it:

Silhouettes #1 from I Brake for Stamps
Special Day Clear Stamp Set from Blank Page Muse (sentiment)
A2 card base
A2 sized piece of burlap paper
A2 card panel
Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Vintage Photo, Tea Dye, Scorched Timber, Lost Shadow
Delicata Golden Glitz Metallic Pigment Ink
Brutus Monroe Tea Stain Spray, Vignette Vintage Mist, Ice Gey Vintage Mist
Pearl gems

Here's how I made it:

Ink blended the card panel with Lost Shadow ink.

Stamped the image onto card panel with black ink.
Stamped the woman on bicycle just below the image to make it look like a path used for walking and riding.

Ink blended some Vintage Photo and Scorched Timber along the path to darken it.
Used an oval die to cut the center out of the burlap panel.

Used a brown alcohol marker to darken the inside rim of the burlap panel.

Spritzed the card panel and burlap panel with Tean Stain, Vignette Mist, and Ice Grey Mist and let them dry.

Used craft glue to adhere the burlap panel over the card panel.
Ran the Scorched Timber ink pad along the combined panel.
Attached card panel to card base using double sided tape.
Stamped the sentiment onto the card in Scorched Timber and the stamped it again with Golden Glitz ink.
Attached pearl gems to the corners.

I really love this scene so much! It has such a nostalgic feeling to me. This is one card that I may end up framing and using as a decoration!

Thanks for spending some time reminiscing with me today! See you again soon.

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Friday, November 8, 2024

Fussy Cut Stenciled Image

Hello! I am glad to be back after taking a month break from my BPM DT duties. Today's project features another creative way of using a stencil in which aside from inking on the stencil, you fussy cut the inked image to create an embellishment. Just another way to stretch those supplies.

The focal point of my card was created using the Blank Page Muse Pumpkin Trio Stencil. The stencil includes three pumpkins of different sizes. I used the largest one.

I blended an orange dye ink on an orange cardstock using the stencil. I used a darker orange ink for the ink blending. I masked the leaf and stem area of the pumpkin since I will be using another color for the stem and leaves.

Without removing the stencil, I added outlines to the blended image using a stylus. This adds a recessed outline on the image.

I used the impression created by the stylus on the back side of the cardstock as a guide to reposition the stencil. I flipped the stencil as well since I will be working on the back side of the impressed panel.

I repeated the step of using the stylus to create an outline on the pumpkin. I used the outline I created earlier as a guide. You don't have to do this step but I wanted the outlines to be raised on the inked pumpkin. I fussy cut the inked pumpkin, leaving a border around the inked image.

I repeated this process on the leaves and stem changing the colors of ink and the cardstock. If you notice, I used a brown color for the stem which I changed as I was working on the project.

To add depth to the leaves, I used the ball end of the stylus to curl the paper.

I punched a Jack o' Lantern face on the inked pumpkin. I adhered a pearl black cardstock to the back of the pumpkin to cover the holes created by the punch. I embellished the pumpkin with a twine, vellum and a clear gem. I added Ranger Glossy Accent to the face. Isn't the pumpkin cute?

For the panel, I trimmed a patterned paper at 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" from a 6x6 patterned paper. Using the left over patterned paper, I ran this through my die cut machine using a die that pokes holes on paper. I added stitching to the holes on the strips.

I adhered the strips to the panel. I adhered a sentiment from a cut apart patterned paper. I adhered the pumpkin with foam adhesive.

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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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Swirl in Kindness

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

Kindness is a powerful force that has the ability to uplift, connect, and bring joy to those around us. Just like a simple act of kindness can brighten someone’s day, certain colors can influence our emotions in subtle but profound ways. Soft pastel hues such as blues, pinks, and purples are known for their calming and soothing effects. These gentle shades create a sense of peace and positivity, making them perfect for fostering an environment of warmth and compassion. When combined with acts of kindness, these colors can enhance the mood, leaving a lasting impact on both the giver and the receiver

To create this project, you will need the following:

Blank Page Muse Butterfly Trails Circles patterns Mixed Media Stencil
Blank Page Muse Kindness Changes Everything words rubber stamp
A2 card base – Lavender (4.25” x 5.5”)
White cardstock
Liquid glue
Paper trimmer
Scissors
Watermark ink
Black embossing powder
Light Pink ink
Light Blue ink
Ink blending brush
Metallic Gilding Polish
Liquid accent drops
Low tack tape or grip mat
Glass or silicon work mat

Background Panel

Use the white card stock, inks and ink blending brushes to blend a light pale pattern
KEY TIP: Lighter pressure is your friend when trying to achieve a light hue
Blend in random spots first then blend the edges together

Using the low tack tape or grip mat, secure the Butterfly Trails stencil to the background panel
KEY TIP: Remember that if using the low tack tape option, remove the tape by slowly pulling at a 45° angle to prevent tearing

Using and applicator, apply the Metallic Gilding Polish over the stencil
Caution should be used with how vigorously the polish is applied so it doesn't get under the stencil
Carefully remove the stencil and tape
Remove background panel from worksurface
Clean the stencil and worksurface
Allow the polish to dry in full
Once dry apply the metallic liquid accent drops and then set aside to dry

Sentiment

Using the watermark ink and the Kindness Changes Everything stamp, align, ink, and stamp the sentiment. Repeat if needed for complete coverage
KEY TIP: A stamping platform works well for this step
Using the Black embossing powder cover the watermark ink
Shake of the excess and heat set with the heat tool

Assembly

Trim 1/8" from all sides of the background panel for the mat revel
Using liquid glue, align and adhere the background panel to the card base

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Fall Trees

Fall is one of my favorite seasons, I love the colors of the changing leaves!

The colors are so beautiful.

Today I am taking inspiration from the leaves that have been falling. I took the Bare Tree Silhouette stamp and water colored the picture with fall colors in two different cards.

My inspiration!

Stamps from Blank Page Muse:

Silhouette Style Bare Tree Art Rubber Stamp SC40-10

Owls, Nothing but Owls! Art Rubber Stamp Sheet by MichelleFrae Cummings SCMFC001

Thank You Word Art Rubber Stamp SC55-7 by Pam Bray Designs

Other supplies:

Watercolor paints

Smooth watercolor paper

VersaFine Black Ink

Clear embossing powder

Wide tip gold Sharpie

Gems

Cosmic Shimmer Gilding flakes

Stamp the images on smooth watercolor paper with VersFine black ink, heat emboss with clear embossing powder.

I love watercolors, as you can see one set is not enough! Paint the ground in greens and browns, let dry. Then paint the sky a faint blue, let dry.

Using a mixture of reds, oranges. yellows and browns for leaves. Do not try and paint individual leaves, add blobs of color and you will get the effect of leaves. Let each color dry before adding the next, or the colors will blend, and you will have a muddy mess.

When the watercolors are dry, along the bottom of the card place double sided adhesive as pictured. Cover with Cosmic Shimmer Gilding Flakes. Edge card with wide tip gold Sharpie pen. Stamp THANK YOU with black ink on the car. Add a few gems to the card. Mount the finished panel on black cardstock and adhere to the card.

The owl has leaves flying around the tree giving the effect of a blustery day. When the watercolors are dry. Edge card with wide tip gold Sharpie pen. Stamp THANK YOU with black ink on white cardstock and mount on black cardstock. Add a few gems to the card. Mount the finished panel on black cardstock and adhere to the card.