Sunday 31 December 2017

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!!!
https://blankpagemuse.blogspot.com/2017/12/the-blank-page-muse-best-of-2017.html
Look out for my 3 projects in the Best of  2017.

Friday 29 December 2017

New Name Revealed!!!

http://blankpagemuse.com/
Happy news to share today! Sin City Stamps have officially changed their name to...


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!
https://blankpagemuse.blogspot.com/
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.

Sunday 17 December 2017

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.

 
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.
http://theartisticstamper.com/
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.

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-stitch/
Thanks for stopping by today!

Saturday 16 December 2017

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.

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.
http://theartisticstamper.com/


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!
https://rubberdance.blogspot.de/2017/12/rubber-dance-december-challenge-with.html
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.
http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-stitch/
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.
https://a2zscrapbookingblog.com

Friday 15 December 2017

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"
http://sincitystamps.com/winter-wonderland-art-rubber-stamp-sheet-set/


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

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

Mudra Craft Stamps - Giveaway Time!

Check out Mudra for a lovely range of stamps & stencils. 
Quirky, CAS, and Cutsie are their specialty.  
You can find all the rules to enter their giveaway HERE.



MUDRA Stamps – Fun and whimsical stamps that are perfect for all your card making, scrapbooking and crafting projects! Mudra designs and makes high quality photopolymer stamps. They have a microscopically porous surface which gives superior ink transfer with all types of ink!  We aim to bring you a variety of designs in all styles to fulfill every crafters stamping need.

Sunday 10 December 2017

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
 https://sincity-stamps.blogspot.com/2017/11/fabric-angel-christmas-ornament.html

Sin City Stamps:



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

Join the Sin City Fan Group. HERE
Thanks for visiting!