Stitching on Stamped Images

Hello! Welcome back to the Blank Page Muse blog. Today's project features two crafting techniques that I love, which is to stamp and to stitch. 

I created a flower using a leaf stamp from the Blank Page Muse Scribble & Scratch Mixed Media Set 2 rubber stamps. There are several tools available to create this wreath. I used a stencil. If you don't have any of these helpful tools, just lightly draw a line on the cardstock panel to guide you where to stamp as you create your wreath. 

I blended inks over the images by creating my own stencil. I stamped the leaf on a Post-It Note. I cut off the leaf, leaving me with a window. I simply line up this opening to the stamped image and blend the ink over it.

Once all the blending is done, I used a poking tool to add stitching holes to the flower. 

I used six strands of embroidery floss to give the flower some depth. I added layers of sequins for the center of the flower.

I wish I have a wreath stencil that can create a larger flower. My stencil only creates a full wreath on a 4" square paper. I would have loved to stitched the flower center, too, if I have a larger flower.

I hope you like today's project and give it a try. You can also visit my blog, Maria Giselle's Creative Cuts, if you have any questions about this project.

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Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Thankful Greetings

 Lots to be 'Thankful' for this month..... here are some creations

from both the Blank Page Muse and I Brake from Stamps blogs to help inspire you!

Stamps used: Fall Half Sheet
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See the tutorial here.

Stamps used: Vintage Sewing Art
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See the tutorial here.

Stamp used: Thanksgiving Greetings
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See the tutorial here.

Stamps used: Fall Half Sheet
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See the tutorial here.

Stamps used: Fall Collection #2 by Pam Bray
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See the tutorial here. 

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Patchwork Card!

Hi Stamping Fans!

Today I am sharing a card made with a patchwork style background!

I've used patterned papers designed by Pam Bray and available at both the BPM & IBFS Stores!

I love these paper backs - double sided so you get a great range of patterns and I love that they are color coordinated so whatever side of the paper you use you know it all matches and compliments each other!

I started by cutting out squares from a pack of the patterned paper - "Cyan Consortium" - beautiful greens - I wasn't too particular about measuring - I wanted a "handmade" patchwork quilt look - I glued them all to a piece of card and used my sewing machine to add the look of squares sewn together - then cut to size and sewn onto a base card. Add any feature stamp you like and a sentiment.

This works for Xmas and any occasion!

Products used:

Cyan Consortium Paper Pack Designed by Pam Bray

Fashionista Half Sheet Stamps

"Happy Birthday" from Happy Day Llama Sheet designed by Pam Bray

***Remember to us the code BPMSharon at the store for 15% off ***

So many fab stamps to choose from!

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Vintage Inspired Gift Bag

 Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here again with a vintage inspired gift bag.

Supplies:
Blank Page Muse Stamps: Vintage Sewing Art Rubber Stamps
Stencil:  Zig Zag Stitches
Cardstock
Ink
Die Cuts
Gift Bag

Place the stencil on a gift bag.  Using a stamping tool with brown ink, ink over the stencil creating a design on the gift bag.  

Stamp the vintage sewing machine in black ink on white cardstock.  Die cut the image then ink around the image with brown ink.

Mat the image with brown cardstock, then adhere to the gift bag.

If someone in your circle is an avid sewer, fill the gift bag with threads and buttons and anything else she will love, plus a gift bag always needs some chocolate.  

Punch holes in the top and thread in some pretty ribbon to tie the gift bag closed.

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With Thanks Sewing Card

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today with a sweet thank you card for someone who is an avid sewer.   From buttons to pins to sewing machines and stitches, there is something for everyone.

Supplies:

Blank Page Muse Stamp:  Vintage Sewing Art Rubber Stamps
White, Black and Tan Cardstock
Die: Spellbinders
Thread: Whiskers Graphics

Cut cardstock to fit card front.
Repeatedly stamp the buttons and pins stamps across the panel using blank ink.

I kept the images together, but you could easily cut them apart and use them separately.
Ink with several colors of distress inks using yellow and orange inks to create a vintage effect.

Ink the edges of the panel with brown ink.

Punch holes and thread several buttons with twine and tie off.

Mat the panel with black cardstock.
Add a wood "thanks" to a die cut oval and adhere to the card.

Finish by adding the panel to a tan card.

With so many sewing themed stamps available at Blank Page Muse, it's fun to see what you can create from vintage to fun to sassy.

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Take a Walk in the Woods....

Hi BPM Fans!

Hope you are all enjoying our monthly theme of "4 Seasons" and can find some time to play in our challenge! 

We always love to see what you are all creating with the wonderful and diverse range of rubber stamps available at the store!

Today I am sharing an "Autumn" themed card in keeping with our "4 Seasons" theme for the month.

Love that this card is a perfect way to use up scrap patterned papers you have lying around and I know you all have those scraps around that you can't bear to throw out!

Stamped Fabric Bird

Hello! 

Today we are sharing with you another project from our archives 

That was created by a Guest Designer: Karen Lackey 

Here she created a vintage inspired stamped fabric bird! 

Enjoy!

Supplies needed:

1. Small Steampunk Bird- Rubber Stamp
2. Tea dyed cotton muslin
3. Sewing machine
4. Brown stamping ink
5. Hot Iron
6. Polyester fiberfill 

Stamp the bird on doubled tea dyed muslin with a brown ink pad.Heat set the design with a hot iron.

Turn the fabric so the right sides are together. Using a small stitch, sew a  ¼" seam around the bird.

Cut around the bird and cut a small slit in the backside.

Turn the piece right side out, pulling the fabric through the slit.  Use a dowel or knitting needle or the end of a paintbrush to push out the points, taking care not to poke through. It helps to have a slim but blunt end on the tool you use.

For a small piece like this, you want to pull out small tufts of the fiberfill and use your tool to help you get it through the slit. Fill the far corners first. Then compress it by pushing with your tool.  Some brands of fiberfill come with a little wooden tool that really helps. If you are using a knitting needle, using the back end can help here. Just don’t stuff it so full that you can’t pull the fabric together at the slit.

When you’re happy with how it looks, stitch the slit together with thread that matches your fabric.

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Stamped Fabric Book

Hello! 

Today we are sharing with you a project from our archives 

That was created by a Guest Designer: Karen Lackey 

Here she created a vintage inspired stamped fabric book. 

Enjoy!

Supplies needed:

1. Wing It - Rubber Stamp Set.
2. Lace place mat
3. Pink gauze fabric
4. Muslin fabric and batting
5. Dark ink pad
6. Hot iron
7. Sewing machine
8. Metallic embroidery floss
9. Pink seed beads
10. Pocket watch charm
11. Vintage trim to tie the book.

Begin by stamping onto the muslin fabric. When the ink is dry, run a hot iron over it to heat set the image. 

 Pin the stamped muslin onto the batting and sew together using your sewing machine,

Use the metallic thread to embellish the angels wings. Then finish with the seed beads and pocket watch charm.  

Sew your lace place mat onto your gauze. Keeping book open, sew the angel piece onto the front of the book, then hand stitch the trim for a closure. 

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Angelic Mermaid Ornament

Hi BPM Fans!!

 It's December and Xmas is looming ever closer!!!

Hope you are enjoying our Quick Makes and Xmas ornaments so far this month!

I'm sharing a stamped fabric ornament - it's a little bit fiddly but so worth the effort when you see the end result!

Supplies:

Blank Page Muse Stamp: Kai Lana Mermaid designed by Stephanie Eaton

Scraps Calico Fabric

Brown or Black Ink Pad

Coloured Pencils

Sewing Machine

Stuffing/Hobby Fill

Sparkly flower ornament or puffy wings etc.

Fishing Line

Tools: strong clear glue, scissors, large eye needle, chopstick or poker to push stuffing in! 

Instructions:

Stamp "Kai Lana" onto the calico fabric with the brown ink pad and colour with coloured pencils. Colour to match your Xmas theme!

Layer the stamped coloured fabric piece onto another piece of scrap calico and using your sewing machine sew all around the stamped image (through both layers of fabric) as shown in the photo and trim as shown below.

Next step is to separate the two layers of fabric so you can carefully snip a slit in the back layer. Use this slit to add stuffing and use a chopstick or the like to push into the cavity.

Use your needle and fishing line to make a loop for hanging the ornament.

Use your strong glue to attach the wings. For this project I used the "petals" from some sparkly gold tree ornaments. This step covers the slit in the back of the ornament - saving you from having to sew it up!

Your angelic mermaid is now ready for hanging on your tree! 

Seasons Greetings

Sharon

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The "3"Evils...

Hi Everyone!

Today I am sharing a really quick multiple tag creation - great for Halloween next month!!

Hope you enjoy the process!

Supplies:

• Sin City Stamp Set: DriBonez Skulls & Bones Borders (Rick St Dennis)
• Pre Printed/Painted Set of 3 Packing Tags (Gelli Plate Printed Tags used here)
• Black Archival Ink Pad
• Kraft Coloured Paper/Card
• Collage Witch's Hats (Lisa's Altered Art Collage Sheet used here)
• Sewing Machine
• String
• Muslin Cloth
• General supplies: scissors, glue, printer & spare kraft colored paper

Instructions:

Firstly Stamp the larger set of "See No Evil, Hear No Evil & Speak No Evil" Skulls from the set with Black Archival Ink onto Kraft colored paper or card and fussy cut.

Fussy cut three collage witch's hats from the collage sheet and adhere to the skulls. Don't they look cute LOL!!!

Use a set of 3 packing tags/manila tags which have been pre printed with acrylic paint. I used a Gelli Print - if you don't have anything on hand grab some paint and a brayer and cover the tags!

Use your sewing machine to "zigzag" a border around the edge of the tags to give a finished look.

Add some string/twine to the top of each tag as shown below. Using some scrap Kraft paper and your computer print the "see no evil", "hear no evil" & "speak no evil" phrases and then tear around them ready to adhere to the tag. Cut 3 pieces of scrap muslin cloth.

Arrange all of your elements onto the set of 3 tags in order - layer the muslin cloth, skulls and wording to complete and glue everything to the background.

I love how this turned out and hop you might give it a go with some of your Sin City Stamps!!

With the little Witch's hats you can make any image a spooky Halloween themed creation!

Hope to see some of your creations at our Sin City Fans Facebook Group soon!!

Happy stamping!

Sharon