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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

I Only Have Eyes for You!

Hello crafty friends! Kelly on the blog today with Blank Page Muse and their awesome red rubber stamps! They have some of the edgiest designs on the market, check them out!

For this project, I created a couple of cards using the Dead Sea Toons characters and stencils. I love these kids and their big eyes! I used the following stamps in my designs -

Blossom Words Creepy Cute Kid

Boy Words Creepy Cute Kid

Eyes Stencil

Hearty Doodles Hearts by Katie Lamb

To create these cards, lay the eyes stencil over your card base then using your choice of color, make a background of "eyes". You can also use a black or white pen to make more marks through the stencil on the background or over the eyes.

Then, stamp the boy and girl images onto white cardstock and color them with markers then using foam tape attach them to the background. I used a label maker for the words then outlined them with a sharpie marker.

Using the heart stamp from the Hearty Doodles set, I stamped hearts around the cards and on the envelopes.

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Monday, February 8, 2021

Never Give Up

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here again with a wish that you never give up, no matter what is going on in your life, no matter the circumstances, never give up.

Supplies:

Blank Page Muse Stamp: Vintage Transportation Steampunk Art
White, Black and Brown Cardstock
Die: Spellbinders
Markers: Copic Markers

Stamp one of the airships on and the phrase on white cardstock.
Die cut each image and mat with brown cardstock.
Color the airship with Copic Markers.

Create card layers from scraps of pattern papers and mat with tan cardstock.

Adhere the airship to the center of the card and place the phrase in the corner.

This would be a great pick me up card for someone going through a rough patch, don't you think?

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Sunday, February 7, 2021

Stapled Together Forever!!!

Hi BPM Fans!

Well here we are at the second month of the year already!

February - the month of "Romance" - and we will be bringing you lots of romantic creations so make sure you check back regularly to see what the DT are creating!

Today I'm using my scraps and some sentiment stamps only!

Quite some time ago - maybe several years ago now - oh my goodness time flies - I came across a "one staple" challenge idea - I can't remember where I first saw it but if you do a Google search you can see several people who have promoted this idea.

I love this idea because you can use up your "odds & sods" and you only need one feature stamp - perfect for the hoarders amongst us!

Hope you enjoy the concept and have a go yourselves!

Supplies:

Blank Page Muse Stamp: Love Word Stamp

Blank Page Muse Stamp: Forever Word from Romance Classic Couples Set

Blank Page Muse Stamp: Every Single Day

Index Cards - any size - 5 x 3 inches used for these

Scraps of coloured/patterned/textured paper and old book pages

Black or coloured ink pads and scrap white card

Stapler and "ONE" Staple!!!

Instructions:

Start by gathering some index cards and lots of bits and pieces of scrap paper and book pages. Stick to a colour theme for each index card - makes everything co-ordinated and it's fun to use different shades of a colour - match your stamp ink with your chosen colour!

Stamp your sentiment/word stamp onto cardstock - use black ink or the same colour as your chosen papers. If you want edge your index card with the coloured ink pad. I have a "fear" of excess white so I like to ink the edge of my cards!

Layer your papers and stamp to fit the index card - remember the aim is to use just "one" staple to attach everything to the index card! You have to love a "challenge"!

You can make lots of these at once - they are great to make affirmation cards and perfect for using your favourite Blank Page Muse Phrase/Quote Stamps!

I like to make these and put them on the wall in my craft room for inspiration and creativity!

I would love to see your stapled cards so make sure you share them at our Facebook Group!

Happy stamping!

Sharon

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Friday, February 5, 2021

You Octopi My Heart

I just love making little candy envelopes!

I found the template by searching online for printable candy boxes.
Not only is this perfect for candy but will work for little toys and other small gifts.

Rubber stamps used:

Midnight Collection Creepy Cute Sea Stamp set by Dead Sea Toons This set is so cute

Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls and Scared Heart Stamps set by Donna Gray I used the heart from these set

Additional items needed:

Imagination
Scissors
Alcohol markers
ink- Palette, hybrid acid free
Cardstock
Craft Foam
Beacon's Craft glue 3 in 1
Washi tape

So for this project I really just wanted to play with the heart. I'm still new to stamping so I don't have lots of hearts to choose from. I used some washi tape to block around the stamp.
It kind of worked, maybe.... It really didn't matter since I was going to be cutting it out later. ☺

Pro tip Keep a wet paper towel at your desk when stamping

to clean the ink off before it dries.

I glued my stamped paper to craft foam and then trimmed away the excess.

Now is the time to add the washi tape to your candy envelope. Then grab your Beacon's craft glue 3 in 1 (or any glue that works with foam and paper) Glue everything in place and your done!

Hope you enjoyed my little candy envelopes.

If you have any questions feel free to message Lasheet and if you choose to make your candy envelopes tag her and Blank Page Muse.

Thank you, happy crafting!! ♥

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Thursday, February 4, 2021

Vintage Slim Romantic Card

Greetings! Today I am excited to share my tag I created to go along with this month's challenge theme at Blank Page Muse which is ROMANCE! I admit I was inspired by all the vintage goodness that was created for last month's challenge. I also decided to hop on the slim line card trend and make this card slim!

To recreate this card you will need:

Blank Page Muse Rose Flower with Leaves Art Rubber Stamp by Terri Sproul

Blank Page Muse Correspondence Pens, Ink & Postage Art Rubber Stamp Set by Katy Leitch

Blank Page Muse LOVE Fancy Word Art Rubber Stamp Small

Other Supplies - Distress Inks, Water Color Markers (to stamp images), Card stock, Tag, patterned paper, and ribbon

Start by creating your slim card. Cut a piece of white card stock to 7 x 8 1/2 inches. Score and fold to create a 3 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch card. Cut a piece of patterned paper slightly smaller than your card base and adhere to your card.

Stamp Script from Blank Page Muse Correspondence Pens, Ink & Postage Art Rubber Stamp Set by Katy Leitch repeatedly on tag.

Using Blank Page Muse Rose Flower with Leaves Art Rubber Stamp by Terri Sproul, color stamp with markers and stamp repeatedly onto your tag.

I just love the vintage look of this tag! Stamp Blank Page Muse LOVE Fancy Word Art Rubber Stamp Small onto bottom of your tag. Mat your tag onto cardstock.

Add matted tag to your card and finish with a satin-y ribbon to complete that vintage look!

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

A Wish Come True - Scrapbooking Layout

Good Morning! I can hardly believe that it is February already. I hope that January treated you well and that you are here and ready to explore some fun techniques and color combinations. I have been laid up for a month because of Covid and have been watching all kinds of technique videos and, well, we are not going to talk about the online shopping!

Also, through today's layout, I am going to introduce you to the newest member of my family. I adopted her the week before Christmas and it has been more of a blessing than I ever could of imagined.

So, without further ado... let's get inky and meet Liberty!

Start with a piece of white cardstock and cut it into strips. One thing I learned about was the ink VersaFine Clair, so I got a few colors. Also, using sponges to apply the ink. They literally look like a mini version of the makeup sponges used to contour, (something I have yet to perfect!). You can see how it applies and creates an almost suede looking texture. Using the sponge was a little messy. It was also great for inking the edges. All throughout the layout, you can grab your sponge and add a little ink to your edges... without having to get out the ink pad again.

Now for some stamping! Using the Fancy Filigree Vines, stamp randomly on your strips. Earlier I mentioned color combinations.... can you tell from the layout that I had a little fun with color. Choosing red ink to stamp my Filigrees allowed the strips to look rich and warm verses if I had used a black ink pad, that would of created a sharp and colder look.

Look at the beautiful detail of the Fancy Filigree Vines. These are absolutely one of my most favorite set of stamps I own!

Using the Heart Stencil from Mr. G and You stamp & stencil set and Texture Paste, add a little dimension to your background.

Once dried, ink up the the background using the sponge and VersaFine Clair Inks. There is one section that I did attempt to use my new Brushos on... but I am still learning, and we will save that for another day. The important thing to remember is to always have fun and if a technique doesn't go quite right, there are so many ways to cover it up!

Using the Single Dandelion Blowing in the Wind Stamp and the Heart from the Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Set, create the grouping with your title and journaling.

For the flower accent, use di-cut flowers and then to add a little pizazz, ink them up and use the Handwritten Note Art Stamp, (another one of my all time favorites!)

Using various scraps from your stash, put your layout together. You can use pop dots to add dimension and brads for a little flair. Most importantly, HAVE FUN, and enjoy being able to document your memories and getting lost in your creating.

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

You Melt My Heart

Hello BPM Fans! Betty here with a cute Valentine's Day card. January seemed to have just whizzed by and Valentine's Day is just two weeks away! Here is an adorable, fun, and quick card you can make for Valentine's Day or for any occasion. I used this cute stamp from Blank Page Muse Art Rubber Stamps called Running Stitch, You Melt My Heart designed by Stephanie Eaton, to make this 6"x6" card.

February 10th will start the new challenge with the theme of "Romance."
Try making this card for your chance to win a prize!

Supplies:

Blank Page Muse Art Rubber Stamp: Running Stitch, You Melt My Heart designed by Stephanie Eaton
White cardstock to stamp image
Black Ink Pad
Stamping block or positioner
Coloring medium of choice (I used Copic markers)
Scissors
White card base, 6" x 6"
1 Solid 6" x 6" cardstock (I found some in my stash that already had edges distressed)
1 patterned paper, 5-3/4" x 5-3/4"
1 patterned paper, 5-3/4"W x 2-1/2"H. Save some of this paper to make some flags as embellishments.
Chipboard
Various sized heart-shaped dies or punches. One heart should be at least 2"x2" so the sentiment will fit. Cut 5 hearts for card front (optional: cut 2 for inside of card)
Distress ink: Barn door, Vintage Photo, and Black Soot
Distress ink applicator and brush
Flag Die, Banner Die, or Scissors & Paper Trimmer to cut flag embellishments
Foam squares/dots/tape
Your favorite adhesive
Twine: Red, Black, Rust -approximately 20" of each
Enamel dots

Instructions:

Using a stamp block or stamp positioner, stamp your image onto white cardstock.
Color your image and fussy cut with scissors.
Using the Vintage Photo and blending brush, ink the edges.

Die cut hearts out of chipboard.

Using the Barn Door Distress Ink, swipe the pad over the hearts to achieve a distressed wood look. Using the Vintage Photo Distress Ink, swipe only the edges of the hearts.

Using a stamp block or stamp positioner, stamp the words "You melt my heart" onto the large heart.

Using the Vintage Photo and Black Soot Distress Inks, distress the edges of all your patterned paper with a blending tool.

Adhere the mat and patterned papers onto the card base.

Add foam squares/dots/tape to the colored image and adhere to the card.

Assemble and adhere the hearts. Add the twine and tie a knot, then a bow to secure it. Using a flag, banner die, or paper trimmer & scissors, cut a couple of flags to use as embellishments. Add enamel dots.