Stone Floral Creativity Challenge ~ Team Stamp Play

 

Hi, friends!  It's design team member Walter here on the blog with you.  This week I'm sharing my third card for June that I made using the same four stamps for the month: Texture Wet Cement Stamp, Etched Stone Flower Rubber Art Stamp, Fern Art Rubber Stamp, and Sentiment Words Stamp Create Something.  For this third card, I wanted to use these stamps to create a very clean, simple, and elegant design.  When I think of elegant designs, my mind often does to one that includes gold and black.  That was the inspiration for this design.  I think that I met the challenge!

 

I used the following in addition to the four stamps mentioned above:

• Cream A2 card base
• 4" x 5.25" Black card panel
• Gold Pigment Ink
• Nuvo Gold Metallic marker 
• Clear acrylic bubbles 
• Scrap of white cardstock for the sentiment

Here's how I made it:

This is a very simple card to create.  That said, I think the the elegant simplicity of it makes up for lots of bells and whistles.  I placed my black card panel onto my stamping platform and stamped the Stone Flower onto it with Gold pigment ink.  I stamped each flower three times in three different spots to get the gold ink dark enough to be seen on the black cardstock.

 Once done with the flowers, I used the Fern Stamp and stamped onto the card panel with Gold pigment ink.  Once again, I stamped it three times in three different spots.  Once done, I used a heat tool to make sure that the pigment ink was completely dry.  I ran the Nuvo Gold marker around the edges of the black card panel, then ran it around the outside edges of the card base, and then adhered the panel to the base using double sided tape.

 

I stamped the Texture Wet Cement background onto the white piece of scrap cardstock and let it dry.  Once dry, I stamped the sentiment stamp with Black pigment ink.  Detail scissors were used to trim the sentiment to size.  I ran the Nuvo gold marker around the edges of it, put double sided foam tape onto the back of it, and adhered it to the card.

For embellishments, I took three clear acrylic bubbles, colored the bottom with the Gold Nuvo marker to add a splash of gold to it, and then glued them down onto the the card.  The card is done!

 

As I said, it's a very simple card to make.  I find the design to be very pretty though and it's a good example of how you can use four very different stamps to create an elegant design.

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Sunflower Texture Surprise: Using a 'Wet Cement' Stamp in a Whole New Way

 

Sunflower Texture Surprise: Using a 'Wet Cement' Stamp in a Whole New Way

Good day, fellow crafters. It's Tamara once again, with a new post showcasing my latest card created using  Blank Page Muse products!  I was having so much fun with their great flower-themed products that I decided to create with them again for this post.

When you think of a sunflower, the last thing that comes to mind is a "wet cement" texture—but that unexpected pairing is exactly what gave this card its unique charm. I used a stamp originally designed to mimic the look of wet cement to add subtle texture to the sunflower’s center and background. While the stamp doesn’t add dimension, it introduces a layer of visual interest that makes the design feel more organic and detailed. This kind of creative twist shows how a stamp’s purpose isn’t limited to its label—sometimes the best results come from using tools in unexpected ways. Keep reading to see how this simple texture stamp added interest in all the right places.

To create this project, you will need the following:

• Sunflower & Dragonflies stencil from Blank Page Muse
• Texture Wet Cement stamp from Blank Page Muse 
• White cardstock panel - 4.25" x 5.5"
• White A2 Card base
• Inks in Green, Yellow, Caramel,  Blue
• Ink Blending brush
• Clear block for mounting stamp
• Low-tack adhesive  
• Frame stencil (I chose one from my stash that has both the frame and the cut-out)
• Scissors
• Liquid glue
• Paper Trimmer
• Sentiment of choice (I chose an uplifting one from my stash)
• Flat-back pearls (optional) 

Process

• Place the white cardstock on the work surface and then secure the Sunflower and Dragonflies stencil over it, positioning it so as much of the sunflower is on the stencil as possible, then secure in place with mint tape or similar. I also put some mint tape in for masking between the flower and the greenery to make ink blending cleaner.
• Use the ink blending brush and the green inks to color the stem and leaves. Begin with the a lighter green for the base then apply a darker green to build up the visual dimension. Be gentle with the dark green as to not cover up all of the lighter under tones.

• Reposition the masking tape so that it covers the green.
• Using inks in shades of yellow, and beginning with the lighter shade, ink-blend the sunflower petals and the center.
• Once the petals are completed, use a darker shade of the yellow, I chose a more yellowish-orange shade, and ink-blend the flower center.
• Blend this color into the petals to make them pop; be sure to leave some of the lighter tone visible.
• When complete, return with a darker shade of yellow or a bit of orange (your preference) for the flower center.

• Make sure to not remove the stencil, it is important for what comes next.
• Use the low-tack adhesive on the back of the Wet Cement stamp, and secure it to the glass block.
• Ink the stamp with the Caramel colored ink and then stamp over the stenciled image.  This will give a very unique visual texture that makes this card stand out. Repeat until satisfied with the coverage.
• This is reminiscent of a splatter technique, but with the stamp, it is more organized in the execution.
• Allow the inks to dry fully.
• Remove the stencil and clean.

• Using the frame of preference, I chose one from my stash that had both the frame and its interior cut out so that I could ink-blend with a shade of light Blue around the scalloped interior cut to mimic a clear blue sky. 
• Use a darker shade of blue along the edges of the cardstock with only a light pressure on the edges of the stencil.
• Allow the ink to dry.
• Remove the stencil and clean.

Assembly

• Using liquid glue, secure your completed panel to the White A2 card base and allow to dry.
• Use Black ink and the sentiment of your choice to create the sentiment.  For this design, I found the lower end of the card was a perfect location.
• Using liquid glue, adhere flat-back pearls to the panel to give it some dimension.

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Flowering Purple Card

 Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today using some amazing stamps from Blank Page Muse.

Stamps: Texture Wet Cement, Fern

Ink:  Distress Oxide Ink Wilted Violet, Rustic Wilderness

Cut purple cardstock 7" x 10".

Score in half to create a 5" x 7" card.

Cut front panel 3" from the center fold to the corner edge (save the cut off).

Cut 2 pattern papers, each 4 3/4" x 6 3/4".

Adhere one panel inside the card.

Cut the 2nd panel to fit the front panel - cut 2 3/4" on the angle to the edge and adhere.

Cut a strip of white cardstock 2 1/2" x 6 3/4".

Using the Wet Cement stamp with Violet ink, stamp randomly about the panel.

Adhere inside the card.

Cut another set of panels for the front panel with a different pattern paper.

Following the directions above, just cut them slightly smaller to fit.

Using the left over cut offs pieces of cardstock and pattern paper, mat them together.

Place the larger panel on the card with the point at the corner of the card.

Add the smaller panel in the center.

Add flowers to the card with a brad.

Stamp and fussy cut 2 of the Ferns.

Add under the flowers with pop dots for dimension.

I didn't add a sentiment as I wanted to be able to add it when I needed the card.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

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Floating Floral

Hello, friends! This is Lori from Coast 2 Coast Cards. Today, I channeled my inner Jennifer McGuire and created this floating floral card. Who wouldn't love to receive this paper bouquet? The encouraging sentiment is good for many occassions!

I began by stamping the Etched Stone Flower Rubber Stamp eleven times, then colored them with copic markers. I used aqua, yellow, orange pink, and purple markers to make colorful flowers.

After coloring the flowers, I fussy cut them.

I took a piece of thick acetate from my stash, and adhered it to a piece of dark green cardstock using liquid glue onto a 1" flap. I sandwiched the acetate on the back with a piece of white heavyweight cardstock.

Final card. I adhered the flowers with liquid glue and foam squares. I also stamped and fussy cut out Sentiment Word Stamps Create Something. I then attached it to the bottom cornerr of the card with foam squares. Because I used heavy acetate, the card stands up on its own. I hope you enjoy my card!

Stone Floral Creativity Challenge ~ Team Stamp Play

Hi, friends!  It's design team member Walter here on the blog with you.  This week I'm sharing my second card for June that I made using the same four stamps for the month: Texture Wet Cement Stamp, Etched Stone Flower Rubber Art Stamp, Fern Art Rubber Stamp, and Sentiment Words Stamp Create Something.  For this second card, I was inspired by memories of the chalkboards from grammar school.  On really cold days, the teacher would often let us stay inside during recess and one of my favorite things to do was draw on the chalkboard.  We'd draw everything from flowers to stick figures, but one of my favorite scenes to draw was a sunset between two mountains.  I couldn't recreate that using these four stamps, but I create a chalkboard inspired design.

I used the following in addition to the four stamps mentioned above:

• White A2 card base
• 4" x 5.25" Black card panel
• White Pigment Ink
• Lost Shadow, Hickory Smoke, Victorian Velvet, and Rustic Wilderness Distress Oxide Inks
• Two shades of Pink Acrylic markers

Here's how I made it:

I began by stamping the Texture Wet Cement Rubber Stamp onto the black card panel with Hickory Smoke Oxide ink.  I wanted to achieve a background that looked like rubbing the side of a piece of chalk randomly across a chalkboard.  After the first stamp, I rotated the card panel 90 degrees and stamped it again with the Hickory Smoke ink.  I turned it another 90 degrees, stamped, turned it another 90 degrees and stamped again.  I then repeated these steps with the Lost Shadow Distress ink.  This created a cool looking chalkboard-like background.

I decided that the sentiment would be placed at the top center of the card panel as it's one like that I really like and wanted centered in this design.  I stamped it onto the card panel with white pigment ink and used a heat tool on low to help set the ink.

With the sentiment in place, I stamped the fern twice so that there would be one on the left side of the panel and one on the right side of the panel.  I first stamped it with the Rustic Wilderness Distress Oxide ink.  I then stamped with the same ink a second time to get enough green oxide onto the panel.  I cleaned the stamp and then stamped it a third time using white pigment ink.  The white and green inks came together to create a really nice image that is mostly green with just a little bit of white to lighten it.  I repeated this on the right side of the panel.

Next up was the stamp my flower.  I used the same stamping technique that I used or the ferns to stamp the flower.  Two passes of the stamp with Victorian Velvet Distress Oxide ink followed by a pass with white pigment ink.  It created such a pretty flower image!

I wanted to add some additional detail to the flower and knew that acrylic markers would be perfect to enhance the chalk-like look.  I used a lighter pink to color in the leaves closest to the center and add detail to the outer leaves, and then a darker shade to color the center.

I used double sided tape to adhere the card panel to the card base and . . . voila . . . the completed card!  I love the touch of whimsy that the chalkboard motif adds to the design.  It's a very light and cheery design.

Thanks for spending some time with me here on the blog.  I'll see you again next week for my final design using these four same stamps.  Until then . . . be well!

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Mini Easel Card ~Team Stamp Play

Hello! Welcome back to the BPM blog. For this month, the BPM DT is creating projects using stamps from a stamp bundle chosen by Kim, the owner of BPM. The bundle includes four stamps. I used one of the stamps in the bundle in today's post. I used the Blank Page Muse Etched Stone Flower Art rubber stamp.

I prepared the stamp for inking. The stamp I used is unmounted. There is an option to have this stamp mounted when you purchase this stamp. You just need to add a dollar to the cost of the stamp.

I applied a temporary adhesive to the back of the rubber stamp using an Elmer's Washable Glue stick. I adhered the rubber stamp to my stamp platform so I can re-stamp the image if needed. I inked the stamp with a brown dye ink. 

I pressed the stamp to the light brown cardstock. I inked the stamp again and re-stamped it coming up with a crisp image as seen on the photo below.

I die cut the stamped panel with a circle die.

I added texture to this panel by running it through my die cutting machine with a background die that creates this Aida Cloth texture. 

I die cut the above pieces on the same brown cardstock. My cardstock is light weight so I die cut extras to stack it and make it thicker. The die cut on the bottom left is a circular note card which I die cut with the die hanging a bit above the folded side of the brown note card. It prevents the folded part of the card from being cut.

I adhered the embroidery hoops on top of each other.

I applied liquid glue to the edge of the stamped panel.

I adhered the embroidery hoop die cut to this. You can actually stop here and use this as a tag or use it as a focal point of a note card.

I applied glue to one of the circle die cuts. I adhered this to the back of the embroidery hoop piece. This does not only make this piece sturdy. It also covers the back of the stamped piece which has poked holes on it. 

I folded the front of the circle note card at the center. 

I reinforced this fold with a bone folder.

I applied glue to the bottom fold on the front of the circle note card.

I adhered the embroidery hoop piece to the glued area making sure that the image is upright.

I created a stopper which is the piece that will keep the easel up. I stamped a sentiment on the same colored cardstock. I die cut extras so I can stack the pieces creating dimension. 

The sentiment I used is not from Blank Page Muse. I just preferred a sentiment with a coordinating die to make it easier. If you don't have a small sentiment with a coordinating die, you can cut the sentiment into a strip and cut extra strips to create your own dimensional stopper.

I adhered the sentiment to the inside of the notecard. 

This is how the easel card looks when close. You may still use it as a tag for a card with an area to write on. The recipient has an option to put this up on display.

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Maria Giselle B.

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