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

• Forget Me Not Floral stencil from Blank Page Muse
• Flower & Bird Sketches Art Rubber Stamp

 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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Foiling Blooms: Stenciled Elegance

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 stencil from Blank Page Muse.

Today's project is straightforward and only requires a few steps, although it may take some practice to get it just right if you have never done it before. So, whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting out, I hope this project will inspire you to let your creativity bloom. Let’s dive into the process and bring this charming design to life!

To create this project, you will need the following:

• Forget Me Not Floral stencil from Blank Page Muse
• Light blue cardstock panel - 4.25" x 5.5"
• Black cardstock panel -  4.25" x 5.5"
• White A2 Card base
• Foil (I chose Blue)
• Foil transfer gel
• Sticky mat (optional but very useful to hold work in place without using tape) 
• Scissors
• Liquid glue
• Paper Trimmer
• Sentiment of choice (I chose to use a sentiment along with a Better Press)
• Edged die of choice
• Parchment paper
• Laminator 
• Die-cut machine
• Black ink

Process: 

• Using the light blue cardstock and the sticky mat, secure the cardstock in place and the stencil over top in the orientation most pleasing to you.
• Using the transfer gel, spread a thin coat over the openings of the stencil. I have found that an old credit or store card works well. For best results, you should let the foil transfer gel dry completely before applying the foil. The gel typically takes about one hour to dry, though drying times can vary from 10 minutes to several hours depending on the thickness of the application and environmental conditions. You'll know it's ready when it turns from a cloudy white to clear and feels slightly tacky. Applying the foil to a wet or partially dried gel can result in incomplete or uneven transfer. 
• Using the foil and a good pair of scissors, cut a piece large enough to cover your design.
• Place the colored side up over the gel, cover with parchment paper, and use a laminator or pressure from a die-cutting machine to transfer the foil. Both work well independently, but I often will run it through the laminator and then through the die-cut machine to ensure myself it's going to stick.
• Carefully peel the foil back using a steady speed and at a 45-degree angle.  You are looking for the material to have properly adhered and for the foil to have adhered properly.
• Using the die-cutting machine and the edged die of choice (I chose a scalloped edge), cut the image panel to size. For this project, I wanted a large reveal for the mat, so the size I chose may be smaller than yours.
• Add the sentiment of choice, I chose a sentiment from my stash, blue ink, and my Better Press to achieve the look featured
• Using the black pigment of choice, apply a splatter effect.
• Adhere the image panel to the black mat with liquid glue.
• Adhere the composite to the white A2 card base with 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!

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Crafting in Bloom: Forget-Me-Not Card Creations

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 to creating a stunning forget-me-not greeting card using the beautiful stencil from Blank Page Muse. This delicate floral design, with its vibrant purple blooms and intricate details, is perfect for adding a personal touch to your handmade cards. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this project will inspire you to "live life in full bloom" with every brushstroke and layer. Let’s dive into the process and bring this charming design to life!

To create this project, you will need the following:

• Forget Me Not Floral stencil from Blank Page Muse
• Light blue cardstock panel - 4.25" x 5.5"
• Light Purple cardstock panel -  4.25" x 5.5"
• White A2 Card base
• Inks in preferred colors (I chose purple, blue, green and forget-me-not blue)
• Ink-blending brush(s)
• Sticky mat (optional but very useful to hold work in place without using tape) 
• Scissors
• Liquid glue
• Paper Trimmer
• Sentiment of choice (I chose to use a sentiment along with a Better Press)
• Edged die of choice 
• Die-cut machine
• Water color pigments 
• Flat back pearls (I chose a light yellow) 

Process: 

For this project, I am featuring the Forget Me Not floral stencil that Blank Page Muse created at my request, and I have to say I am extremely happy with the result of their efforts.

• Using the light blue cardstock and the sticky mat, secure the cardstock in place and the stencil over top in the orientation most pleasing to you.
• Using the purple ink and an ink-blending brush, add ink to the petals until satisfied with the resulting hue.
• Using the forget-me-not blue ink and an ink-blending brush, add ink to the center/interior edge of the petals until satisfied with the resulting hue.
• Using the green ink and an ink-blending brush, add ink to the stem and leaves until satisfied with the resulting hue.
• Using the die-cutting machine and the edged die of choice, cut the image panel to size. For this project, I wanted a large reveal for the mat, so the size I chose may be smaller than yours.
• Using the forget-me-not blue ink and an ink-blending brush, apply ink around the edges to create a vignette.
• Add the sentiment of choice, I chose a sentiment from my stash, blue ink, and my Better Press to achieve the look featured
• Using the water color pigment of choice, apply a splatter effect.
• Adhere the flat-backed pearls with liquid glue.
• Adhere the image panel to the light purple mat with liquid glue.
• Adhere the composite to the white A2 card base with 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!

I Brake For Stamps -https://ibrakeforstamps.com/

The Blank Page Muse- https://blankpagemuse.com/

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