Thursday, September 25, 2025

Faux Steampunk

 

Hello! Welcome back to the BPM blog. The design team is almost done with this month's optional steampunk theme. This is a theme I struggle with. I don't have a craft item with this theme so I tried to make my projects for this month sort of steampunk. For this card, I added metallic elements which gave it a steampunk feel.

The Blank Page Muse products I used on this card are:
I worked on the background panel first. I looked through my stash of cardstock and patterned paper and pulled out the papers with neutral colors, mostly brown. I added green to complement the green patterned paper die cut. I used a die to cut the papers into small rectangles. 


I arranged the die cuts and adhered these die cuts to a scrap white cardstock cut at 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Initially, I used a tape runner. I later on changed to a liquid adhesive. The liquid adhesive is more forgiving. It gave me time to reposition the die cut since the liquid glue took more time to dry compared to a tape runner. 

I made sure that the die cuts are butted to each other. I also made sure that no alike rectangle die cuts are next to each other.


After the glue has dried, I snipped off the excess on the sides. I positioned the stencil on top of the background panel. I temporarily adhered the paper to the stencil using a non-tacky tape by placing some it on the back of the cardstock panel. Half of the sticky part was showing. I adhered the stencil to the tape. This prevents the stencil from shifting while I apply paste over the stencil.

I used the Ranger Simon Hurley Cookie Dough Lunar Paste. I used a spatula at first in applying the paste. I later on switched to a scraper to smoothen the paste and make sure all the open areas of the stencil have paste on it. I set this aside to dry.


Make sure to clean your stencil immediately after using it. You can either remove the paste with a wipe or you can soak it on warm, soapy water. Be gentle when cleaning the stencil so you don't accidentally break off any intricate parts of the stencil. (Ask me how I know? 😊) I use my fingers to clean delicate parts of a stencil. After I wash my stencils, I hang this to dry except if I have to use it right away. If that's the case, I pat the stencil dry with a clean rag.


I prepped a gold cardstock with anti-static tool before stamping the flower to it. 


I used Versafine Onyx Black ink to stamp the image. 


I poured glittered black embossing powder over the ink. 


I heat embossed the powder until it has melted.


Isn't that gorgeous?



I stamped the flowers using a gold pigment ink and a rose gold pigment ink. Looks like my gold ink pad needs reinking. Anyway, I poured color coordinating embossing powders to the flower portion of the stamp only. I brushed off the powder that's not on the flower. I heat set the powder until it has melted.


I fussy cut the images leaving a small border around it.

I created a frame using two nesting dies on the same gold cardstock I used for the flower.


I arranged the flowers and the frame on the panel. To maintain this arrangement, I picked it up with a Glad Press 'N Seal. 


I carefully flipped the Press 'N Seal. I applied foam adhesive to the frame. I removed the release paper with the help of a craft knife.


I applied dots of glue to the back of the cut up flowers and the adhesive foam. 


I carefully flipped back the arrangement to the panel and removed the Press 'N Seal. The glue was very helpful in giving me some wiggle time to arrange these elements on my panel before permanently adhering it. Once I was happy with the arrangement, I press the flowers and frame to the panel. 


I added a metal staple to the floral arrangement and some gold gems to the panel.

I hope you like today's project. This card may not be a real steampunk for it lacks the gears to make it a true steampunk. The metallic add ons hopefully makes this card close enough to being steampunk. 

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Sunday, September 21, 2025

Bloom Where You Are Planted

 

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Good day, fellow crafters. It's Tamara once again, with a new post showcasing my latest card created using  Blank Page Muse products! Today, I’m thrilled to share a step-by-step guide for creating a stunning forget-me-not greeting card using the beautiful Forget Me Not stencil from Blank Page Muse.

Have you ever found inspiration in the simplest of designs? This "Bloom Where You Are Planted" card might just spark your creativity! I’d love to hear your thoughts—do you have a favorite crafting technique that brings your projects to life? Drop us a comment and let’s inspire each other!




To create this project, you will need the following:

Stamps

 Paper

  • (1) White cardstock panel - 4.25" x 5.5"
  • (2) Black cardstock panel - 4.25" x 5.5"
  • (1) White A2 Card base

Pastes

  • Metallic colored paste (use your favorite brand, though I used Lunar Paste)
  • Blue colored paste

Inks

  • Watermark ink

Tools

  • Sticky mat (optional but very useful to hold work in place without using tape) 
  • Scissors
  • Liquid glue
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Lable die(s) of choice (I chose a sticthed edge die to frame the image)
  • Die-cut machine
  • Stamping tool (I use a Misti)
  • Anti-static bag
  • White embossing powder 
  • Heat tool
  • Applicator 
  • Favorite embossing folder (I used one called Daises and Dots from my collection) 
Process: 
  • Using the white cardstock and the sticky mat, secure the cardstock in place. 
  •  Using the metallic paste of you choice and an applicator, apply the paste liberally to the white cardstock.  I used gently swirls and blended my edges together to get the effect shown.  Allow to dry completely ~ a couple of hours.
  • Secure the Forget me not stencil over the dried panel, and then apply the blue colored paste in a thin coat, be sure to cover everything evenly. I have found that an old credit or store card works well.
  • Carefully peel the stencil back at a 45-degree angle so as to not smear your work. 
  • Clean the paste from the stencil to prevent staining. Allow to dry completely ~ a couple of hours.
  • Using your favorite embossing folder and die machine, emboss the now dry panel.
  • Trim the panel to your prefered final dimensions, I removed 1/8th inch from all sides
  • Adhere the image panel to the black mat with liquid glue.
  • Adhere the composite to the white A2 card base with liquid glue.
  • Using the second piece of black cardstock and the stamping tool, secure the cardstock in place, and then orient the sentiment stamp with enought room to use an appropriate sized lable die, and secure the stamp in place. I used the Bloom Where You Are Planted stamp.
  • Apply anti-static powder to the intended stamping area.
  • Use the watermark ink to ink the sentiment stamp. Stamp the sentiment onto the mat with even pressure. Repeat if necessary for a clean transfer.
  • Use the white embossing powder and a heat tool to emboss the sentiment.
  • Adhere the sentiment label to the card panel with liquid glue or, optionally, for some added dimension, foam tape. 

 

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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Friday, September 19, 2025

Inked and Stenciled Background Panels

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


Stamps: Special Day Clear Sentiments
Stencil: Fantasy Flourish
Distress Oxide Inks:  Wilted Violet, Salvaged Patina, Wild Honey,
Abandoned Coral, Evergreen bough


Using an assortment of Distress Oxide Inks, stamp them on a craft sheet.
Spritz with water and place sheets of glossy cardstock on top.
Heat set between each layer, adding additional inks as desired.


Place the stencil on top and use Wild Honey Oxide Ink to ink through the stencil.


Create a card from lavender cardstock.
Cut one inked panel in half and mat with cardstock before adding it to the card.
Stamp assorted butterflies in the blank space with Wilted Violet.


Stamp the phrase on a scrap of the inked panel, emboss and mat with cardstock.
Add to the card with foam adhesives for dimension.


Take the remaining piece of inked cardstock and mat with cardstock.
Adhere to a horizontal card and stamp Hugs directly on the panel.


Finish by adding flowers to the left side.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Faux Steampunk


Hello! Welcome back to the BPM blog. We are doing a steampunk theme for the month of September. I don't have any steampunk themed BPM stamps. So, I got to make the most of what I have. I used the hummingbird from the Blank Page Muse You Make Me Happy Clear Stamp Set on this card and make it steampunk looking by giving it a distressed look.  


I stamped the hummingbird on a vintage patterned paper using Versamark ink. I prepped the area with an anti-static tool before stamping the bird to prevent any of the embossing powder from clinging to areas that I don't want it to cling.


I poured metallic gold embossing powder to the sticky ink. This is one way of achieving a steampunk look, add metallic elements to your project.


I heat embossed the powder until it has melted. 


I colored the bird with metallic inks. 


If you get a blob of ink on your image, use the corner of a paper towel and place it next to the blob of ink. The ink moves to the dry paper towel and away from the image. I set the colored bird aside to allow the ink to dry. I did not want to dry it with a heat gun for this might melt the already set embossing powder.


I fussy cut the bird. I cut it close to the embossed line.


I created the background panel of the card using a cut apart paper from the same vintage paper pad I used for the bird. I punched the edges using a postage edge punch. I blended brown inks to some of these punched pieces and adhered it to a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" patterned paper. 

I splattered metallic paint to this panel. I inked the edges of the card panel with a black dye ink. I die cut a thin rectangle frame on gold metallic paper. I die cut a rectangle with a deckled edge on the same gold cardstock. I embossed this piece with a bubble wrap embossing folder. I lightly swiped the black dye ink on the raised areas of this piece. I heat set the ink to dry it. I gently rubbed a sand block over the raised areas for added distress look.

I adhered the frame, the embossed piece and the bird to the panel.

I added metallic eyelets to the corners of the frame. 

I hope you like today's project and that it gave you an idea on how to create a steampunk out of non-steampunk craft products.

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Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.
of Maria Giselle's Creative Cuts 
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Friday, September 12, 2025

Dare to be Different

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


Stamps: Come Hither Eyes, Dare to be Different
Ink: Oxide Ground Espresso


Stamp and color the girl with Copic Markers.
Then fussy cut her and ink the edges with brown ink.


Create the card with assorted layers.
Create a pocket for the front of the card and adhere.
Place an assortment of gears across the bottom of the pocket.


Add a tag inside the pocket and add the phrase to the edge using foam adhesive for dimension.
Adhere the girl to the card with foam adhesives for additional dimension.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

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Edgar Allan Poe Steampunk Easel Card

Two things I love are Steampunk and Edgar Allan Poe. Blank Page Muse actually has two different size Edgar Allan Poe stamps of the image I used on my card today. For my project I used the larger of the two. All the papers and printed images are from the digital printable papers, Steampunk Romance.  What is great about using digital papers is sizing.  You can manipulate the size of the papers and images with your computer. 





Stamps from Blank Page Muse used on this card

Other Supplies:
Distress Oxide Gathered Twigs Ink
Versa Fine Black Onyx Ink
Tissue paper
Wide tip black Sharpie
Dimensional foam and double-sided adhesive


Print the digital printable papers, Steampunk Romance. paper to the desired size and fussy cut the flowers.  I made the flower 3 different sizes. 

I stamped the pen nib image with VersaFine Black Onyx directly on the card mat base. Also, stamped the postage stamp randomly on the mat, each time I inked the stamp I would stamp off before stamping directly on the mat. I stamp the ink bottle and fussy cut.



On a another piece of the patten papers from the Steampunk Romance collection I stamped Edgar Allan Poe, then masked him off with tissue paper and then stamped the Steampunk Watch Face Rubber Stamp, behind his head. 

I work on a big piece of tissue.  the tissue image of the pen nibs I used on the card. I carefully torn them from the large sheet.
Before adhering the mat to the base of the easel, edge the card mat and the paper with the stamped image of Edgar Allan Poe with a wide tip black Sharpie or other acrylic pen. If you desire ink fussy cut edges with Distress Oxide Gathered Twigs Ink or similar color. 



To assemble attach the paper with the stamped image of Edgar Allan Poe first. This will over lap the first five of the stamped images of the pen nibs. Adhere the first five tissue stamped pen nibs directly over the pen nibs stamped on the card mat. 
Adhere the corner flower paper to the upper left of the card. For dimension add a large flower the same size over the flower. Tuck a smaller flower under the lower left of the large flower. 


With dimensional foam attach the ink bottle and three additional flowers as pictured.  


Add a strip of paper to the bottom of the inside with dimensional foam to create a stopper when opening the card.  Add fussy cut flowers to the stopper. 

Hope this inspires you to try the Blank Page Muse digital papers found HERE! 


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Have a great weekend!!

Lyneen Jesse


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