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Sunday, October 12, 2025

A Card using the NEW Fall Harvest Junk Journal Digital Papers

 I love working with papers.  Digital papers are even more fun. Why you ask?  Well, for one I can reprint my papers over and over.  Better I can resize images.  Fuzzy cutting is very relaxing to me. I can sit for hours and cut away.  Today I am sharing a card created with a stenciled master board, stamps and the FALLHARVEST Junk Journal Papercrafts Digital Papers!  





Blank Page Muse Digi Paper and Stamps Used:
Digital Download Print at Home FALL HARVEST Junk Journal Papercrafts Paper Pack
Grunge Backgrounds #2, Texture stamps, wet cement, pattern
Vintage style Postcards background Art Rubber Stamps TTS114-01 - Blank Page Muse Art Rubber Stamps
Fantasy Flourish Stencil 

Other Products Used
Tim Holtz Distress Vintage Photo ink
Blending brush
Cosmic Shimmer Sparkle Glitter Paste-Graceful Mustard
Spatula
Tim Holtz Distress Spray Lost Shadow
Cosmic Shimmer Airless Spray Amber Lights
Master Board made with scrap paper on Watercolor paper
Gold wide tip Sharpie

To start create a masterboard. Use watercolor paper or other mixed media paper for the base.  Glue scraps of paper to the base.  Add washi tape if desired. Make sure all edges are secure.

Pictured is the master board. It is on watercolor paper.  There are scraps from decorative bags, scraps of pattern cardstock and washi tape.

Apply Cosmic Shimmer Sparkle Glitter Paste-Graceful Mustard using the Blank Page Muse Fantasy Flourish Stencil.   Let it dry. This adds a nice background texture. 


Prepare images to use on projects.  Fussy cut what you would like to use.  resize some of the papers before printing if desired

Grunge Backgrounds #2, Texture stamp and the Vintage style Postcards background Art Rubber Stamp Add a little distress stamping to the images.


Pictured are the fussy cut images used for this card. The dress with wings. the dress with one pumpkin, card with sunflower, two partial sunflowers, tow resized pumpkins. 

First adhere the dress with wings and the large sunflower directly behind the neck of the dress... With dimensional foam adhere the dress without wings to the dress with wings. Thes creates a 3D effect. Tuck the sunflower card under the right side of the dress without wings. Place the two pumpkins, with dimensional foam on half of the pumpkins not attached to the dress and a touch of glue where they are touching the dress.  Tuck the small partial sunflower behind the pumpkin on the left. 





I encourage you to download some digital papers and create with them.  I print my images on a mate photo paper. 


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Hope you are enjoyed this project and are inspired to create with digital papers!!
Lyneen Jesse



Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Steampunk'd Christmas


Hello, friends! Today, I'm on the Blank Page Muse Blog with this steampunk Christmas card. Steampunk art blends Victorian era history and aesthetics with futuristic technology. This is my stab at Santa's departure on Christmas Eve with that steampunk vibe. Follow along and I'll show you how I created this card.

I first took a piece of A2-sized, white cardstock and placed it on my sticky mat. I adhered the Intersection Stencil on top of the card panel. I ink blended four different shades of green on top of the stencil.

I felt that if I oriented the stencil in landscape position, the lines would be tall and make the resulting lines look like spotlights for Santa's exit from the North Pole.


I stamped the sleigh from Steampunk'd Christmas stamp set in black ink. I fussy cut it out and went around the edges with brown ink.

Final card. I added the gears and sentiment in brown ink from  Steampunk'd Christmas stamp set. This is my first attempt at steampunk, so I'm not sure I achieved it or not, but I love the whole concept of a futuristic world without computers fused with Victorian Era flare is awesome in my book!


Fall Themed Art Journal Page~Pumpkin and/or Leaves

 

Hello! Welcome back to the BPM blog. For this month, the theme is/are Pumpkin and/or Leaves. Thank you, Steph for choosing this month's theme. I used the Blank Page Muse Leaves 2 Collage Elements Stencil on my art journal page.


I positioned the stencil over the journal page. I secured the stencil with a non-tacky tape to prevent the stencil from shifting while I blend ink over it. I covered the open areas with sticky notes to prevent me from inking these open areas.


I chose five colors of Tim Holtz Distress Oxide inks for my journal page. I used Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed, Peeled Paint, Seedless Preserves and Candied Apple. I applied the color with a blending brush on that order. I applied a color on half of the leaf then applied the next color to the other half of the leaf making sure I overlapped the colors. 


I repositioned the stencil and repeated the blending until I used up all the colors. 


I drew the leaf vein using a gold marker.


I free hand drew the vein until each leaf has veins drawn into it.


I searched the web for a fall themed quotation and wrote this on the journal page.


I sprayed the page with gold mica spray.


I drew a line to frame the page.

I hope you like today's project. 


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Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.











Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Leap and Soar

   

Leap and Soar

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 crafting a heartfelt tribute to those rare souls who lift us higher—a delicate bird poised on the brink of flight, its wings etched with the quiet wisdom of a muse who dared me to dream beyond the nest. As the first light of dawn kisses the horizon, that solitary silhouette unfurls against the vast, whispering sky, a fragile echo of the magic you sparked in me: not with spells or secrets, but with the steady hand of encouragement, murmuring, "Leap." You taught me to fly, turning blank pages into soaring symphonies of ink and possibility, where every tremor of doubt fuels the rush of feathers against the wind. Join me on this feather-light adventure as we explore how a simple stamp set and sentiment can capture the thrill of wings once clipped, now chasing the untamed currents of what’s possible.






To create this project, you will need the following:

Stamps

 Paper

  • (1) Watercolor paper panel - 4.25" x 5.5"
  • (3) White A2 Card base - 4.25" x 5.5"
  •  (1) White A2 card base 

Watercolors

  • Watercolor pigments (brand of your choice, mine is an older Altenew set)

Inks

  • Black ink
  • Blue ink 
  • Yellow ink
  • Brown ink
  • Watermark ink 

Tools

  • Sticky mat (optional but very useful to hold work in place without using tape) 
  • Scissors
  • Liquid glue
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Border die(s) of choice 
  • Die-cut machine
  • Stamping tool (I use a Misti)
  • Anti-static bag
  • White embossing powder 
  • Heat tool
  • Flat-backed pearls
  • Double-sided adhesive - Low tack
  • Watercolor paint brushes
  • Paper towels
  • Cup of clean water 
  • Ink Blending brush(es) or applicator(s) 
Process: 
  • Place the watercolor panel on the stamping platform and secure it with the stamping tool.
  • Attach the bird stamp to the stamping platform, centered over the panel, using double-sided tape if needed.
  • Dust the watercolor panel with an anti-static bag to prevent stray embossing powder.
  • Ink the bird stamp with watermark ink and stamp the image onto the panel with even pressure, repeating 1–2 times for complete coverage.
  • Remove the panel from the stamping platform, sprinkle white embossing powder over the stamped image, and use a heat tool to emboss, creating “wells” for pigment.
  • Secure the panel to a work surface (e.g., an old wooden clipboard) for painting.
  • Moisten watercolor pigments with a paintbrush and water to activate them.
  • Use a clean paintbrush to apply the lightest watercolor pigment to the desired areas of the embossed image, starting with light colors, and let it dry completely.
  • Using the sticky mat, secure one of the cardstock panels in place.  
  • Using the Yellow ink and light pressure, blend the paper to your desired hue—aim for a gentle sunrise glow.
  • Repeat the previous step with a second piece of White cardstock, creating matching sunny frames.
  • Using two of the border dies of differing sizes and the now Yellow cardstock, use your die-cutting machine to cut out the panels. These will form the window edges.
  • In turn, secure each Yellow panel to the sticky mat and add the Brown accents, see photo for reference. A subtle flick of brown ink along the edges mimics weathered branches, grounding your bird's flight.
  • Once completed, set aside to dry—patience here ensures crisp layers.
  • Using the last of the White cardstock, secure it to the sticky mat and then use the Blue ink to make a sky-like effect. I used the borders to figure out the placement, blending from soft to a deeper cerulean for depth.
  • Remove the panel from the sticky mat and place the panel into the stamping platform. Secure the stamp into position, ink it with black ink, and stamp, re-inking and re-stamping if necessary.
  • Remove the panel from the stamping platform and trim it to the same size as the border dies—precision here makes assembly a breeze.
  • Adhere the panels together, creating a window effect, see photo for reference. The nested borders reveal glimpses of the sky and sentiment, framing your focal point.
  • Be sure to adhere the bird in between the window panels—it's the heart of the card.
  • Adhere the composite panel to the White A2 card base with liquid glue, centering it for balanced elegance.
  • For visual interest, add some flat-back pearls in an odd number and a triangular pattern to draw the eye of the viewer. Three pearls arching like a subtle constellation add that final sparkle, echoing the stars your muse helped you reach.


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!



Sunday, October 5, 2025

Happy Halloween

Do you decorate for Halloween? I love Halloween. October has to be one of my favorite months of the year!  Today I took several of the tags from the Creepy Cute Halloween Digital Papers Printables and made them into a card that could also be Halloween decor. The accordion of tags will fold flat for mailing; it may need additional postage. 

This project is a combination of Blank Page Muse Creepy Cute Halloween digital papers, a few Halloween Stamps and some dies from my stash. 

 

Halloween Takes Flight Rubber Stamp Set


Blank Page Muse Digi Paper & Stamps

Creepy Cute Halloween Digital Papers Printables Papers

Stamps from the Halloween Takes Flight Rubber Stamp Set
  • One Scary Night…
  • Goblin
  • 31
  • “U say I’m a witch like it is a BAD thing”

Other Supplies

Black ink
Acrylic block
Wide tip black Sharpie or Acrylic marker
Black Cardstock
Yellow cardstock and circle punch
Random Halloween Dies
  • Happy Halloween
  • Spooky tree
  • Graveyard
  • Bats
  • Spider Web & spider
Ribbon – orange and black
Stapler

 


First stamp the sentiments and images you want to use on the tags with black ink. Fussy cut the number of tags desired for the project. The tags above do not have any of the dies added. The tags below have Halloween dies added to them.


Add random Halloween dies to the tags to add dimension. Off the top of the tag with the flying witch add a yellow moon. This made the two center tags about the same height.

Edge the tags and sentiments with a Wide tip black Sharpie or Acrylic marker

Create the base
  • For the base cut black paper 2 1/2 inches by however long it will need to be to mount all of the tags.
  • Lay all the tags on the black paper leaving an equal gap between each tag.
  • Adhere the tags to the black paper.
  • In between each tag score the black paper.
  • Fold the score lines creating an accordion fold.

Adhere the sentiments to the tags as pictured

Staple ribbons to the four tags without anything at the top.  



I just love how this little Halloween accordion turned out. Hope it inspires you to print out this great digi collection.

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Hope you are having a great weekend!!
Lyneen Jesse

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Wishing you a Happy Birthday

  

Wishing you a Happy Birthday

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 crafting this stunning birthday card featuring a cluster of vibrant crocuses! This project showcases the beauty of these elegant flowers, brought to life with rich purples and soft accents. The hand-stamped design, framed by a delicate wire-like border, adds a touch of whimsy and charm, making it a perfect handmade gift to celebrate any special birthday. Let’s dive into the steps to recreate this floral masterpiece!





To create this project, you will need the following:

Stamps

 Paper

  • (1) Watercolor paper panel - 4.25" x 5.5"
  • (1) White A2 Card base - 4.25" x 5.5"

Watercolors

  • Watercolor pigments (brand of your choice, mine is an older Altenew set)

Inks

  • Black 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
  • Gold embossing powder 
  • Heat tool
  • Flat-backed pearls
  • Double-sided adhesive - Low tack
  • Watercolor paint brushes
  • Paper towels
  • Cup of clean water  
Process: 
  • Place the watercolor panel on the stamping platform and secure it with the stamping tool.
    • Attach the Crocus stamp to the stamping platform, centered over the panel, using double-sided tape if needed.
    • Dust the watercolor panel with an anti-static bag to prevent stray embossing powder.
    • Ink the Crocus stamp with watermark ink and stamp the image onto the panel with even pressure, repeating 1–2 times for complete coverage.
    • Remove the panel from the stamping platform, sprinkle Gold embossing powder over the stamped image, and use a heat tool to emboss, creating “wells” for pigment.
    • Secure the panel to a work surface (e.g., an old wooden clipboard) for painting.
    • Moisten watercolor pigments with a paintbrush and water to activate them.
    • Use a clean paintbrush to apply the lightest watercolor pigment to the desired areas of the embossed image, starting with light colors, and let it dry completely.
    • (Optional) Place the dried panel back in the stamping platform, secure an oval border stamp, ink it with black ink, and stamp the border, repeating if needed for clarity.
    • Remove the border stamp, position a sentiment stamp, ink it with black ink, and stamp the sentiment, re-inking and re-stamping if necessary.
    • Remove the panel from the stamping platform, secure it to the work surface, and apply a background color (e.g., soft blue) with watercolor pigment, then let it dry completely.
    • Adhere the completed panel to a card base using liquid glue.
    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!