Best of 2017 - Blank Page Muse

During the year, there were over 200 creative, inspiring, and simply
amazing projects created by the DT over on the Blank Page Muse Blog. 
Here are some of the best from 2017.  Enjoy!!!

Look out for my 3 projects in the Best of  2017.

New Name Revealed!!!

Happy news to share today! Sin City Stamps have officially changed their name to...

The Blank Page Muse

Find them at www.blankpagemuse.com  They still have all the great stamps, nothing has changed other than their name. Some things may still say "Sin City Stamps" but all will be updated soon.  Come take a look at the Blank Page Muse Blog and meet the new design team for 2018!

www.blankpagemuse.com
 Also, I've heard through the crafty grapevine to be on the lookout for
a new product from Blank Page Muse in the New Year.
I can say no more...for now the rest is Top Secret.

The Artistic Stamper - December challenge

Hello,
Stamping onto pattern paper is a great way to create a quick card.  Then to really make the image pop, highlight parts of the design lightly with chalks or colored pencils.  By incorporating the design of the stamp into the pattern paper you save yourself some time.  I stamped Santa's sleigh off the edge of the paper, added faux stitching with a white gel pen, and then matte it with plaid paper.

 

The Artistic Stamper - December Challenge

This month's challenge is "Christmas" and can be interpreted any way you like. To join in with this challenge, make a piece of artwork that includes the theme and some rubber stamping. Then link up your project using the Inklinkz HERE so that they can see what you've made.  Leave a comment to let them know you have joined in with the challenge.  As always, there will be a prize for one randomly picked entrant.  The winner will receive a stamp of their choice from The Artistic Stamper.  The challenge is limited to 3 entries per person.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: They are inviting you to create something for the Christmas/Winter Holidays.  It could be a last minute Christmas/New Year card or a creation to decorate your home.  As always, Simon Says Stamp will be giving away $50 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge is "Stitch It " which can be real or faux. You can find the complete list of rules to participate HERE.  Simon Says Stamp will be giving away a $50 voucher to spend at the Simon Says Stamp Store.

Thanks for stopping by today!

The Artistic Stamper - December Challenge

Here is my stamped Christmas angel tag ornament.  She was stamped directly onto muslin fabric, cut into a tag shape, and machine stitched together. The pine branches were also stamped onto muslin. The wooden peace sentiment was embossed with gold glitter powder. A bit of gold organza fabric was inserted to create the 3D wings.

Sin City Stamps - Phoebe Art Doll Rubber Stamp Sheet by Jayne Alexander

The Artistic Stamper december challenge is "Christmas" and can be interpreted any way you like. To join in with this challenge, make a piece of artwork that includes the theme and some rubber stamping. Then link up your project using the Inklinkz HERE.  Don't forget to leave a comment to let them know you have joined in with the challenge.  As always, there will be a prize for one randomly picked entrant.  The winner will receive a stamp of their choice from The Artistic Stamper.  The challenge is limited to 3 entries per person.

The Rubber Dance December Challenge - You may choose to use the colors or the theme - glitter or a combination of the two. We welcome any kind of projects.  Stamping must be obvious on your project but you do not have to use Rubber Dance Stamps to participate.  If you use our colors, all 3 colors must be the main ones, but you may add other colors too. Enter via the linking tool with a direct link to your post. No back-linking to projects posted prior to the start of our challenge. Combine with as many other challenges as you like but you may only enter a maximum of 3 projects. Winners announced Jan 5th.
(1st Prize - Random Draw: €50 & 2nd Prize - DT Favorite: €25)  The prizes are vouchers to spend in the web shop. We will need a minimum of 20 players so tell your friends to join. If we don't get enough players, the two winners will get a surprise grab-bag with lots of stamps, so don't worry - there will be prizes no matter what!

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: They are inviting you to create something for the Christmas/Winter Holidays.  It could be a last minute Christmas/New Year card or a creation to decorate your home.  As always, Simon Says Stamp will be giving away $50 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge is "Stitch It " which can be real or faux. You can find the complete list of rules to participate HERE.  Simon Says Stamp will be giving away a $50 voucher to spend at the Simon Says Stamp Store.

a2zscrapbooking Challenge Rules:  Instead of just using Hero Arts products on your project you can use any products you have in your stash. So for this new challenge create a project that showcase our challenge clue "Make It Pop!"  One challenge winner will be randomly chosen and will receive the digi stamp of the month. If the winner uses a Hero Arts product, they also receive a $20 Gift Certificate to the a2z Scrapbooking Store.

Quick Ideas - Stamping onto Pattern Paper - Sin City Stamps

Hello,
You will be so glad you stopped by for today's "Quick Idea"  This tip could be a life saver to help you create those last minute Christmas cards.  Visit the Sin City Blog for all the details.

Supplies:
1. Winter Wonderland Art Rubber Stamp Set (Sin City Stamps)
2. clear acrylic mounting block
3. black ink pad
4. chalk
5. pattern paper
6. white gel pen
7. dimensional clear glaze
8. card base 5x7"

Winter Wonderland Art Rubber Stamp Sheet Set

To purchase the stamp for this project, visit www.sincitystamps.com

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at

The Sin City Stamps Blog

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To learn more about our designer Karen, please visit her blog, Art & Soul.
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Fabric Angel Ornament - Sin City Stamps

Follow along step by step as I share just how easy it is to make this trendy mixed media angel ornament by stamping directly onto muslin fabric.

You can find the complete step by step directions HERE on the Sin City Blog

 

Sin City Stamps:

Phoebe Art Doll Rubber Stamp Sheet designed by Jayne Alexander

Winter Wonderland Art Rubber Stamp Sheet (pine needles)

Other Supplies: 
muslin fabric, black ink pad, sewing machine, paints, paint brush, chalk, ribbon, gold beads, wooden embellishments, organza fabric, gold embossing powder, heat gun, liquid adhesive

To purchase the stamps to make this ornament, visit www.sincitystamps.com

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us often at
the Sin City Blog and follow us on Facebook. 

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"Quick Ideas" Robin Card - Sin City Stamps

Today on the Sin City Blog you can see more about my quick card idea. 
Check out my minimalist design HERE.

Supplies:
1. Flower & Bird Sketches Art Rubber Stamp Sheet Set  (robin)
2. Winter Wonderland Art Rubber Stamp Sheet (pine needles)
3. clear acrylic mounting block
4. black & green ink pad
5. chalk
6. red dimensional paint
7. baker's twine
8. artificial pine sprigs
9. white card base

To purchase the stamps for this card, visit www.sincitystamps.com

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at the

Sin City Stamps Blog  and follow us on Facebook and join us in the

Sin City Stamps Fan Group

Thanks for visiting!

"Quick Ideas" Create Brick Background

Today's focus is on creating your own background paper.  My nephew turned two years old and celebrated with a firetruck theme party.  The brick background stamp created the perfect matting paper for my main photo.  When you don't have the perfect patterned paper to match your photos, make your own.

Visit the Sin City Stamps Blog to find the tutorial for my brick background.

Supplies:
1.  Brick Wall Section Art Rubber Stamp by Terri Sproul (Sin City Stamps)

2.  Black ink pad
3.  Dye ink pads (red, maroon, orange)
4.  Ink blending tool
5. Water spray bottle

The brick stamp image is available here.  www.sincitystamps.com

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at the
Sin City Blog and follow us on Facebook.

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Craft Stamper - November Challenge

  November Challenges

I was inspired by the movie "The Little Mermaid."

Guidelines for Craft Stamper November Challenge

The theme is "Anything Goes."  (Deadline - Wednesday 22nd November)  Projects can be of any theme, any color.  Projects can be a card, layout, journal page, art panel, tag, 3D item, anything at all, as long as it follows all guidelines and features the months technique or theme.  Any digital stamps used MUST be used alongside regular rubber/polymer stamping.  You may enter more than once, up to a maximum of 3 entries. Entries can be combined with other blog challenges. An obvious, clickable link back to the Craft Stamper Blog must be included in your blog post.  Winners will be announced - (GMT) Friday 24th November

Rubber Dance November Theme Stamp Challenge

You do not have to use Rubber Dance stamps to participate. Your creation must follow our theme and stamping must be obvious on your project.  The November Challenge is so be inspired by a "Movie".  Max 3 entries per person. Entry via the linking tool with a direct link to your post. You may combine with other challenges.

Mermaid of the Deep Card - Sin City Stamps

Hi Friends,
Today over on the Sin City Blog I am sharing my underwater creation featuring the lovely Misty Mermaid Stamp. (by Rick St Dennis)  For the step by step tutorial, go HERE.

Hold your breath...we're going under!

 Supplies:

1. Misty Mermaid Art Rubber Stamp by Rick St Dennis (Sin City Stamps)
2. Background Grunge Art Rubber Stamp Sheet designed by Pam Bray (Sin CityStamps)
3. Phoebe Art Doll Rubber Stamp Sheet designed by Jayne Alexander (Sin City Stamps)
4. alcohol inks
5. watercolor paints
6. chalk / colored pencils
7. clear epoxy medium
8. shells & sea-life charms
9. card base 5x7"

To purchase the lovely stamps for this project, visit www.sincitystamps.com

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at the Sin City Blog and follow us on Facebook.

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Thanks for visiting!

"Quick Ideas" - Snowflake Tag - Sin City Stamps

Here is a peek at my "Quick Idea" for the Sin City Stamps Blog.  You will find out more about this unique project HERE.

Winter Wonderland Art Rubber Stamp Sheet

Art Journaling 2 Rubber Stamp Set (script)

Other Supplies:
clear acrylic mounting block, wooden tag, black ink pad, blue spray mist, white embossing powder, heat gun, white crackle paint, glitter glue, chalk, wooden snowflake, ribbons

To purchase the stamps for this project visit www.sincitystamps.com

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to stop by the

Sin City Stamps Blog and follow us on Facebook.

Join the Sin City Fan Group

To learn more about our designer Karen, please visit her blog, Art & Soul.

Thanks for visiting!

Girlfriends & Roses Card - Sin City Stamps

Hi Friends,
I was in the mood to create a super girlie card and I found the perfect set called Just Us Girls.  Stop by the Sin City Blog to see the complete tutorial.

Supplies:

1. Just Us Girls Line Figures Stamp Set (Sin City Stamps)
2. Background Roses 4"x 5" Red Rubber Stamp by Pam Bray (Sin City Stamps)
3. Background Grunge Art Rubber Stamp Sheet designed by Pam Bray (Sin City Stamps)
4. clear mounting block
5. black & pink ink pads
6. black marker
7. ribbon & small leaves
8. white card base 5x7"

Sin City Stamps

To purchase the stamps to complete this project, visit www.sincitystamps.com

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at the Sin City Blog and follow us on Facebook.

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Spider Web Halloween Tag - Sin City Stamps

Stop by the Sin City Blog to see the complete tutorial for this Halloween tag.

Supplies:
1. Grunge Cobwebs Halloween Background 4" by 5" designed by Pam Bray Designs
2. clear acrylic mounting block
3. acetate
4. permanent black ink
5. permanent orange marker
6. spray mist
7. pattern paper
8. ribbon
9. hole punch
10. black gems
11. pumpkin embellishment & small leaves

To purchase this stamp, visit www.sincitystamps.com 
Join the Sin City Fan Group. HERE

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us daily at the Sin City Blog and follow us on Facebook.

Thanks for visiting!

Hello Black Kitty Card - Sin City Stamps

Hello,
Today I thought I would share a little tip.  I used non-holiday stamps to design a friendly Halloween card.  Check out your stamp collection, think outside the box, and see which designs you already have that can be used for multiple occasions by simply changing the colors.  To see more than just a little peek, visit the Sin City Blog HERE.

Sin City Stamps:

Smiles Whimsical Mail Art Rubber Stamp Sheet by Rick St Dennis

To purchase these cute stamps, visit www.sincitystamps.com
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"Quick Ideas" - Sin City Stamps - Time Card

Hello Friends,

I want to share a tip that has saved me many a heartbreak. With rubber stamping, there really are no second chances. If you've ever dropped a stamp onto a project or become discouraged by your choice of placement, then this idea may help you. So to avoid disappointment... no I'm so sorry I can't tell you now. To learn my tip, you have to visit the Sin City Blog HERE. 

My lovely blue resist background became a finished card and not a tragedy of bad judgment or an "oops" moment.  Don't miss it!

Supplies: Birds Clocks Rubber Stamp Set (Sin City Stamps), clear acrylic mounting block, permanent black ink, acetate, resist ink, gold brads, ephemera: key, flower, ticket

Sin City Stamp Set:
Birds Clocks Rubber Stamp Set

To purchase these supplies, visit www.sincitystamps.com
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Bird ATC Trio - Sin City Stamps

Hi Friends,
Today I share my tutorial for a trio of ATC's on the Sin City Blog.  I think once you start making ATC's you become addicted to these mini masterpieces. The fun-nest part of the process for me is picking the quirky sentiment to go on each ATC.   Come along as I guide you step by step and look out for the tips I share along the way. Let's go!

You can find the tutorial...HERE.

Supplies:
1. Hearty Doodles Art RubberStamp Set - linen texture
2. Art Journaling #2 RubberStamp Set - flourish
3. Inhale Exhale Art Stamp Set - sentiments
4. Birds Clocks Rubber Stamp Set - bird
5. Flower Bird Sketches Rubber Stamp Set - feather
6. black ink pad
7. white & maroon cardstock
8. Distress Ink (Aged Mahogany & Pumice Stone)
9. sponge applicator
10. water brush
11. mini gems
12. small flowers & Spanish Moss



 To purchase these lovely stamps, visit www.sincitystamps.com

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at the Sin City Blog  and follow us on Facebook.

Share your projects and join the Sin City Fan Group HERE

Thanks for visiting!

"Quick Ideas" - Sin City Stamps - Little Mouse Card

Hello,
My turn to share a "Quick Idea" for Sin City Stamps. Let's create a complete card with single image. This cute little parachuting mouse creates a humorous card which is good for any occasion; get well, birthday, thank you etc.

 Head over to the Sin City Blog for today's "Quick Idea." HERE

Sin City Stamps: 
Sending Smiles Whimsical Mail Art Rubber Stamp Sheet by Rick St Dennis

Other Supplies:
You Light Up My Life Phrase Rubber Stamp, clear acrylic mounting block, black ink, colored pencils, chalk, pens

To purchase this adorable stamp, visit www.sincitystamps.com

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at the
Sin City Blog and follow us on Facebook.

Don't forget to join the Sin City Fan Group. HERE

Thanks for visiting!

Summer Daisy Friendship Card - Sin City Stamps

Hello Sin City Fans,
Today my post on the Sin City Blog is a Summer Daisy Friendship Card.  I used a beautiful daisy stamp that comes in the Flower Bird Sketches Rubber Stamp Set.  This is a perfect feminine card that can be used for a variety of occasions by simply changing the color scheme to fit the recipient.  I aimed to create a country kitchen & quilt style patchwork card suitable for a woman who is not a fan of bling like gems & glitter. 

Come on over to the Sin City Blog for the complete tutorial.  HERE

Supplies:
1. Flower Bird Sketches Rubber Stamp Set (Sin City Stamps)
2. Art Journaling #2 Rubber Stamp Set (Sin City Stamps)
3. watermark ink pad & black ink pad
4. white embossing powder
5. paint brush & heat gun
6. colored pencils
7. 5x7" card base
8. pattern paper
9. white gel pen
10. gold ink pad
11. scallop edge punch

To purchase these stamps, visit www.sincitystamps.com

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at the Sin City Blog and follow us on Facebook. Don't forget to join the Sin City Fan Group where you can share your projects.

Thanks for visiting!

Sin City Stamps "Quick Ideas" - Brick Background

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This is my first "Quick Ideas" to share with you.  I made a background with ink, spray mist, and one stamp.  The background was so quick to do.  Splattering gold mist really worked well to create that grunge look. Micro beads were a fun addition that gave the card some much needed texture.

Other Supplies:  blue distress ink pad, gold spray mist, black ink pad, flower stamp, embossing powder, heat gun, gold micro beads, liquid adhesive, 6x6" cardbase

You can find out all about my project HERE.

Sin City Stamps:                    
Brick Wall Section Art Rubber Stamp
Dare to be Different Word Phrase Stamp

To purchase these stamps, please visit www.sincitystamps.com

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at the Sin City Blog and follow us on Facebook.

Join the Sin City Fan Group.