Fall Harvest Sunflowers

I love sunflowers, the FALLHARVEST Junk Journal Papercrafts Digital Papers are full of sunflowers and pumpkins!  This collection of digital papers are beautiful Fall colors.  Great for card making and scrapbooking. To create the card today the images were resized digitally a couple of times.

Blank Page Muse Digi Paper and Stamps Used:
Digital Download Print at Home FALL HARVEST Junk Journal Papercrafts Paper Pack

Leaves Collage reusable plastic Stencil for handmade cardsand Journal pages BPMstLv

 

Other supplies
Tim Holtz Distress Gathered Twigs ink
Blending brush
Lunar Paste Refined Copper
Spatula
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Spray Gathered Twigs
Cosmic Shimmer Airless Spray Meadow Moss
Master Board made with scrap paper on Watercolor paper
Thanks Die
Sunflower leaf die
Gems
Paper lace sticker

Create a master board. Use watercolor paper or other mixed media paper for the base.  Glue scraps of paper to the base.  Be sure all edges are secure. Then spray with Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Spray Gathered Twigs and Cosmic Shimmer Airless Spray Meadow Moss. 

When the spray is dry stencil with the Leaves Collage from Blank Page Muse. The stenciling is done with Lunar Paste Refined Copper on the master board.

I got out a couple of dies and my mini scout die cutting machine.  

Die cut Thanks! The thanks was cut from one of the digital pumpkins, then layered on a brown cardstock shadow.

I die cut leaf and from a couple of the tags from the digital collection. 

Fussy cut images you decide to use. I like to cut too many pieces than not enough for a card then I have choices. Once I start fussy cutting I cannot stop.

After all the images are fussy cut, distress with Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Spray Gathered Twigs, then you are ready to adhere images.   Even embellish the inside of the card too.

A fussy cut large sunflower and pumpkin with a couple of die cut leaves are inside this card.

On the front of the card there is a fussy cut tag at the bottom of the card. At the bottom of the card I added a strip of adhesive paper lace.  A dress was adhered with dimensional foam. The dress is surrounded by a couple of pumpkins, three different sizes of sunflowers, and a die cut leaf. Then the thanks was added to the front of the dress. 

Finally, a few gems were randomly glued for a little bling!

Hope you enjoyed this card. 

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Lyneen Jesse

Fall Shadow Box~Pumpkin And/or Leaves

Hello! Welcome back to the BPM blog as the DT wraps up this month's theme of Leaves and/or Pumpkin. BPM has a new digital printable download called Fall Harvest. Although the digital download set was created for junk journaling, you can easily use the images on the set on any kind of paper crafting e.g. a scrapbooking layout, a card, a tag, etc. I used one of the ephemera digital print out as the focal point of my shadow box. 

If you are not familiar with digital downloads, these are files that are very easy to edit. I used Microsoft Word to crop and resize the winged gown that I used on my project. A printer is also necessary when using digital downloads. I used a toner printer to print my image. The kind of paper you print the image on depends on your preference. I used a light weight 60 lb. Hammermill paper. I could have printed it on an 80 lb. paper but I am trying to replete my 60 lb. paper supply. You can also die cut these print outs if you like. Best of all, these digital prints are very affordable.

I printed three of the same image. I had a different planned project than what I created but I like how this shadow box turned out.

I utilized a Cricut machine to create the mannequin stand on my project. The Cricut has a Snap Mat feature which was very helpful in checking if the cut design fits the paper especially if you are using paper scraps. I also used this feature to line up the mannequin cut with the dress print out. It took me 4 tries to resize and cut the mannequin. It was still bigger than the dress. As seen on the photo above, I was using the negative cut to check the sizing of the mannequin. 

I trimmed off any excess from the mannequin to make it proportional to the dress. I aligned the dress to the mannequin incorrectly. Since the dress has a tube top, I should have aligned it to the chest, not the shoulders. I figured this out after fiddling with the mannequin a lot of times.

I fussy cut the rest of the dresses. I layered these dresses. I cut the wings off on one of the print outs. I cut the belt and skirt portion on one. I was going to keep one of the dresses as is since this will be the base layer of the dresses but I needed another belt so I trimmed the belt off from this piece. 

I cut two pieces of mannequins. I cut one on a brown patterned paper and another one on a brown cardstock. I adhered the patterned piece on the cardstock piece. I trimmed off the excess from the cardstock piece using the patterned piece as a guide. Layering these cuts made the mannequin sturdy.

I adhered the dress on the front of the mannequin. Again, the placement of the dress on the above photo was too high. 

After I fixed the dress placement on the mannequin,  I trimmed off the excess showing off on the sides of the dress.

I adhered the wings to the back of the mannequin. I just lined this with the dress on the front. I adhered the base piece on the back of the mannequin. I did not apply glue on the ends of the wings and the skirt since I will zhush this later on. You will see on the photo above how the belt of the dress was cut off.

I adhered the belt and skirt cut on the front on top of the already adhered dress. I applied glue to the top portion of the skirt only.

I used a pick up tool to position the belt on the dress.

After the glue has dried, I gently zhushed the wings and skirt for some dimension.

I created a shadow box using a vintage patterned paper. The size of the shadow box is 5 1/4" x 6 1/2". I adhered the mannequin on the center of the shadow box using doubled up foam adhesive. 

I zhushed the wings and skirt again before proceeding to the next step. 

I created a paper curtain for the shadow box by creating pleats on a double sided patterned paper.  I adhered this to the top of the shadow box. I had to press the folds down with my fingers while the glue dries.

I trimmed off the excess paper curtain from the back.

I added a trim to the top using a hot glue gun to adhere it to the cardstock. 

I hope you like today's project. 

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Hugs

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 "Hugs" design that’s all about embracing those soft, watercolor vibes and delicate florals—perfect for sending a little love to someone special. Picture this: a dreamy oval frame in lush purples and pinks, splashed with ethereal ink blends that fade into galaxy-like shimmers, cradling a cluster of white-outlined dahlias that seem to bloom right off the page. A touch of gold outlines the edges for that subtle elegance, while sparkling gems catch the light like tiny stars. Stick around as I walk you through the step-by-step process, from the initial splash to the final flourish! What's your go-to sentiment for a cozy card like this? Share in the comments below—I'd love to hear!

To create this project, you will need the following:

Stamps

• Flower & Bird Sketches Art Rubber Stamp
• Sentiment of your choice (I chose one from my stash) 

 Paper

• (1) Watercolor paper panel - 4.25" x 5.5"
• (1) Purple Cardstock - 4.25" x 5.5"
• (1) Gold Metallic Cardstock  - 4.25" x 5.5"
• (1) Black Cardstock  - 4.25" x 5.5"
• (1) White A2 card base 

Pigment Powders

• Pigment powders (brand of your choice, must be water soluble)

Inks

• Watermark ink 

Tools

• Sticky mat (optional but very useful to hold work in place without using tape)
• Embossing folder (I chose one from my stash) 
• 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 

Process: 

• Place the watercolor panel on the stamping platform and secure it with the stamping tool.
• Attach the floral 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 floral 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. This will create a resist for the next step.
• Place the panel onto a secure surface that can handle contact with water (I use my glassboard mat for this step). Lightly sprinkle the powder pigments over the panel randomly.
• Using a damp watercolor brush, spread the powders around the panel, allowing them to dissolve. Once covered, allow to dry.
• Using the purple cardstock, the embossing folder of your choice, and a die-cutting machine, create the embossed panel. I personally like to mist the back of my cardstock when putting it into an embossing folder to loosen the fibers and prevent potential tears, but that is optional. Once complete, set aside.
• Using the black cardstock and the sentiment die of your choice, die cut the sentiment. For dimension, you could cut several and stack them for some added height. This is optional, and I did not do this step. Set aside.
• Using the border die of your choice (I chose a set from one of my infinity dies), die cut the focal panel and the gold cardstock, making sure to use the larger die on the gold for a revealed edge.
• Using the paper trimmer, trim down the background embossed panel to leave a reveal of 1/8 inch on both sides.
• Use liquid glue to assemble all of the components onto the white card base.
• 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.

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Gather a Harvest of Love

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

Blank Page Muse Stamps: Fall Collection 2

Distress Oxide Inks: Crackling Campfire, Bundled Sage

Using Oxide Inks stamp the leaf repeatedly on a white card.

Stamp the pumpkin on orange cardstock with orange ink and then emboss.

Restamp the pumpkin on green leaves from the green pumpkin and and re-assemble on the orange pumpkin.  Use a marker to add color to the stem and spirals.

Inside the card, add a panel of orange cardstock.

Stampa small pumpkin in the left corner, coloring the leaves.

Add a panel of burlap to the center of the card.

Stamp the sentiment on white cardstock and add to the burlap.

Add the pumpkin to the left corner and finish by stamping and fussy cutting Fall to the edge.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

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Steampunk'd Christmas-2

Hello, friends! Today's card is another steampunk Christmas card in non-traditional colors. Follow along to see how I created it.

I started with a dark pink santa hat from Steampunk'd Christmas stamp set, stamped onto white cardstock.

I cut the image out using an oval die from my stash. I then cut out a slightly larger oval and inked the edges with the same ink as the hat.

I adhered them together before splattering them with ink and coloring the hat with a lighter pink colored pencil.

I repeated the process in teal. Then, I stamped Christmas from the same stamp set. I fussy cut it out to mirror the ovals. I adhered the matted ovals using liquid glue and popped up the sentiment with foam tape. Because I chose pink and teal, I thought it would be dramatic to mat onto a black panel.

Halloween tag

 Hello, my name is Cathy and I'm a returning design team member. I have made a tag for today's post. 

                                                                       Stamps Used:

                                                       Halloween corner cobweb pair

                                                        Silhouette style bare tree

                                                        Jack-o lantern

                                                        Raven 

                                                       Words

* Make tag out of burnt orange cardstock

* Stamp words and   Halloween corner cobweb pair and Silhouette style bare tree around tag. Edge with brown oxide ink.

*Stamp Jack-o lantern once on tag and then on white cardstock to color with copic markers. Cut out and add to tag.

* Stamp Raven on tag on top of jack-o' lantern and color in with copic markers. 

* Add some Halloween ephemera to the tag.

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Do Something that Makes You Happy

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

Blank Page Muse Stamps: Every Single Day, Wet Cement, First Signs of Fall

Blank Page Muse Stencils:  Butterfly Trails Circles, Leaves 2 Collage

Inks:  Distress Oxide: Crackling Campfire, Mustard Seed, Pumpkin Spice

Using the Leaf Stencil, move it about a white panel until you like its position.

Using assorted inks, add color to each leaf.

Place the Butterfly Trails stencil upon each leaf adding dimension to each.

Using the Wet Cement stamp, randomly stamp between the leaves.

Stamp and color the girl with Copic Markers.

Die cut and add her to a scalloped panel.

Place on the background.

Add the panel to green cardstock, then to a brown card.

Stamp the phrase, mat with green cardstock and add to the card with foam adhesives.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

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Stenciling and Stitching To Create A Background~Pumpkin And/Or Leaves

Hello! Welcome back to the BPM blog as the DT continues with the theme of Leaves and/or Pumpkin. I have a hard time creating for this project. I think this is my fourth attempt to finish a project for this post. Well, I am glad I was able to get over those humps. 

I used the BPM Leaves Collage Stencil on this panel. 

I cut a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" cream cardstock. I positioned the stencil over the cardstock. I used a sticky mat to keep the cardstock and stencil in place for ink blending. If you don't have a stick mat, use tape to secure the stencil to the paper. 

I selected fall colors for my panel. I used Tim Holtz Distress Oxide inks in Fired Brick, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed and Walnut Stain. I used a blending brush to apply the inks to the cardstock panel over the stencil. I pounced the brush on a scrap paper before applying the ink to remove the excess ink and avoid harsh lines. 

 

I went back and forth between the colors making sure I overlap the colors.

Removing the stencil is always like Christmas morning.

I flicked white opaque ink to the panel. 

I heat set the panel to dry the inks before stitching. 

I used a poking tool to add holes to the edges of the leaves. I poke on the corner of the image first. 

I try to make the distances equal but sometimes I have to adjust the hole depending on where on the image the hole will land. I try to avoid being close to the edge of the paper to avoid ripping it during stitching.

I used all 6 threads of the embroidery floss. I did two kinds of stitching to the leaves. I did a running stitch to majority of the leaves. I did a chain stitch to three of the leaves. 

I poked the holes for the vein of the leaf after I stitched a leaf instead of doing it earlier when I poked holes on the outline of the leaves. In this way,  I will know where to do my stitching.

I flicked gold mica paint on the the panel after I was done with all the stitching. The opaque white paint somehow became unnoticeable.  I was afraid to do this at first because this is how I messed up the two projects before this one. Sometimes, I just have to learn when to stop. I am just so glad this last detail worked out with the design. I just did not like the empty space in between the leaves. 

I did not add a sentiment to this panel which I have been doing a lot lately. This allows me freedom to customize this panel later on when I am ready to give it. 

I hope you like today's project. 

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