June Challenge Reveal - Blank Page Muse - Beach

The Blank Page Muse June Challenge theme is "Let's go to the Beach."  The blog hop runs from June 10th - July 8th and will feature projects about the ocean and seaside.  Here is my project reveal for the June Challenge.  I used the lovely Misty Mermaid stamp by Rick St. Dennis and worked with transparency to create the layers.  For more inspiration, check out the rest of the June Challenge Design Team Reveal.

I hope you enjoy my tutorial for my underwater tag. Let's dive in!

This tag is entered in the Rubber Dance June Challenge
The Artistic Stamper June Challenge

That's Crafty Challenge Blog

Work It Wednesday June Challenge (Great Outdoors)

BPM Supplies:
Raindrops Waterdrops Rubber Stamp Sheet Set
Hearty Doodles by Katie Lamb
Misty Mermaid Art Rubber Stamp by Rick St Dennis

Other Supplies: 

• transparency
• embossing ink pad
• blue embossing powder
• heat gun
• glitter glue (blues & greens)
• dimensional paint (flesh)
• permanent markers (browns & pinks, blues)
• various blue ink pads
• clear embossing powder
• watercolor paints
• white ink pad
• dimensional clear gloss medium
• shell & anchor embellishments
  
• ribbons & fibers
• sponge applicator

Directions:
1. Use embossing ink to stamp the mermaid image directly onto transparency.  Heat set with blue embossing powder. (TIP: To prevent stray embossing powder from adhering to your project in unwanted places, simply swipe the surface to be embossed with an anti-static embossing cloth/pad before stamping the image.)

2. Turn over the embossed image and work on the reverse side to carefully fill in the mermaid's scales with different colors of glitter glue.

3. Use permanent markers to color the mermaid's hair on the reverse side. Then fill in the face and upper body with flesh colored dimensional paint. Set aside to dry.

(Flip over to the right side when thoroughly dry.)

 

4. Stamp raindrop splatters onto white cardstock using blue ink. Next, stamp the raindrop splatters with embossing ink and heat set with clear embossing powder.

5. Use watercolor gelatos in shades of blue to color over the raindrop images.  Use a wet brush to blend and spread the color to create the bubbly water.

   

6. Use a dark blue ink to stamp a net pattern around the edges. Add random impressions of texture dots background stamp extending off the edge of the paper.

   

7. Use permanent markers to add the final details to the front side of the mermaid. (lips, checks, eyeshadow, flesh shading)

8. Use white ink to stamp bubbles on the reverse side of the mermaid transparency. To create added depth, be sure to overlap the mermaid when stamping and use second generational stamping (make an impression without re-inking) so that those bubbles appear lighter and; therefore, will appear further away.

9. Turn the transparency to the front side and use a blue permanent marker to shade some of the bubbles. Then apply clear gloss dimensional medium to accentuate some of the bubbles and set aside to dry.

10. Matte the painted bubbly background with a narrow border of white cardstock. Then adhere the mermaid transparency over the painted tag. Next, punch a hole in the top of the tag and attach a collection of coordinating ribbons & fibers. Finally, add some shell embellishments and an anchor charm to the top of the tag.

A Closer Look:

June Creative Challenge: June 10th - July 8th
Come checkout the Blank Page Muse Creative Challenge. This month's theme is "Let's Go To The Beach." Create a new project following the theme and add it via the Inlinkz linky tool. There will be a random drawing prize for a Blank Page Muse Gift Certificate. You can find all the guidelines HERE.

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Use the coupon code "Summer2018Karen"during checkout to
Save 15% off each stamp from Blank Page Muse.
Valid until August 31, 2018 (midnight - Pacific Time)

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April Challenge Reveal - Mannequin Wings Tag - Blank Page Muse

Hello Ladies,

The Blank Page Muse April Challenge runs from April 10-May 8. Visit the blog to see the rest of the Blank Page Muse DT reveal their projects. This month the theme is to use Black & White + 1 additional color. I love all the potential of this classic color combination. I chose dusty rose as the third color which worked perfectly for my vintage romance tag.  Check out more projects HERE.

Here is my project..."Mannequin Wings"  This tag is entered in challenges for... Artistic Stamper April Challenge and Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge #37.

Artistic Stamper April Challenge
This month the springtime challenge is called "Birds & Bees" To join in with the challenge, all you need to do is make a piece of artwork following the theme and using rubber stamping and connect your link.  As usual, there is a prize on offer for one randomly picked. The prize this month is £15 worth of Artistic Stamper rubber stamps.

Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge #37
The theme this month is "Anything Mixed Media Goes." Read the rules HERE and then add your link up.  Mixed Up Magazine is offering a year's free subscription worth £40 to one lucky winner.

Blank Page Muse Stamps: 

Mannequin Tags 2 Rubber Stamp Set

Romantic Rose on Music Art Rubber Stamp

Angel Feathered Wings Heart-shaped Art Rubber Stamp

Art Journaling #2 Rubber Stamp Set

Other Supplies:

• black ink pad
• sponge applicator
• pink ink pad
• black gems
• liquid adhesive
• clear mounting block

Directions:
1. Stamp the rose image repeatedly onto white cardstock. (4x7")  Without re-inking the stamp, press the stamp to make a second image which will be fainter. Snip the corners off to make a tag shape.

2. Use black ink to stamp the mannequin and angel wings on white cardstock.
Carefully cut them out.

 

(Practice assembling the tag but no adhesive at this stage.)

3. Use a sponge applicator and lightly apply pink ink around the edge of the tag.

4. Also, apply pink ink along the edge of the mannequin dress form making sure to gradually fade to white nearer the center of the image. (Practice the placement of the image but no adhesive yet.)

5.  Apply a generous amount of pink ink to the middle section of the tag and again check the placement of the mannequin image.

6. Apply white crackle paint over three small areas of the central pink area of the background. Continue to test the placement of the mannequin to verify that some of the crackle paint will be visible after the central image is adhered.

 

...set aside to dry and crackle!

7.  Use black ink to stamp flourishes on the upper right and lower left corners being sure to overlap the edges.  Next, attach the mannequin with foam tape pads to raise the image slightly.

8. Matte the tag with a thin border of black cardstock.  Next, embellish the tag with a random scattering of black gems.

9.   Stamp four small butterflies with pink ink and carefully cut them out. Adhere a line of mini black gems along the middle to create the body.  Gently, bend the butterfly wings upward and curve them over the pad of your index finger to create realistic dimension. 

10. Finally, attach a cluster of three butterfly embellishments to the lower portion of the tag and a single butterfly above the mannequin.

More beautiful B&W+1 projects can be found HERE.

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

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at
The Blank Page Muse Blog

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Please Join Us in the Monthly Creative Challenge
Come checkout the Blank Page Muse Creative Challenge. This month's theme is creating with black & white plus one additional color. Simply create a new project following the theme and add it via the Inlinkz linky tool.
There will be a random drawing for a Blank Page Muse Gift Certificate!!!
You can find all the guidelines HERE.

Thanks for visiting!

January Challenge DT Reveal - Blank Page Muse

It's a new year, a new shop name and new inspiration for you to look forward to!

 Every month on the 10th, all of our wonderful designers come together to show you a collaboration of ideas.  We will play along with a different theme each month and share with you how you can turn a 'blank page' into something amazing!

January Challenge DT Reveal This months theme is: Turquoise, Silver and Sparkle!

Ice Skaters Winter Fabric Tag

Simon Says Monday Stamp Challenge - This week the challenge is "Winter Blues"  Create something with a spot of blue somewhere on your project. There are no rules as to what you may create – whether you are a card maker, mixed media artist, scrapbooker, or any other kind of crafter you are welcome.  You may enter up to 5/week.  Simon Says Stamps will be giving away $50 voucher to the shop. Challenge Rules

The first Artistic Stamper Challenge of 2018 is "Anything Goes" which means you can do anything you like as long as it has rubber stamping in it. Then link up using the Inklinkz. (maximum 3 entries per person). One randomly picked entrant will receive a stamp of their choice from the Artistic Stamper. More info can be found HERE.

Directions:
1. Cut out 2 rectangles of creme muslin fabric (4x5") and trim into a tag shape. Next, stamp the children using black ink along the bottom edge. Tie a "knot style" faux bow with a small length of muslin fabric.

2. Layer the two tag shaped pieces and machine stitch around the edge of the tag using a contrasting thread.  Use a needle to unpick the threads of the fabric and gently fray the edges. (1/4")

3. Use masking tape to attach the tag to a piece of cardboard or box lid to protect the edges from the spray mist. Apply turquoise mist and use your finger to work it into the fabric. Color the faux bow with turquoise mist and set both aside to dry.

 

 4. Apply white crackle paint onto the upper portion of the tag and create snow drifts along the bottom edge. Set aside to dry.

5. When the crackle paint has set, stamp a flurry of snowflakes around the children. To make the children appear in front of some snowflakes, mask off the children with a bit of scrap paper, stamp the snowflake while overlapping the paper, and then discard the paper. Repeat masking off the edge to create snowflakes extending off the tag while maintaining the crisp edge of the stitching and frayed edge.

6. Apply silver glitter glue along the ground around the children's feet and accentuate the snowflakes by adding iridescent glitter glue over them.

7. Attach a loop of twine to the top and adhere the faux bow. Finally, wrap a bit of twine multiple times along the lower edge, embellish the tag with a scattering of teal sequins, and adhere a selection of small snowflake buttons.

A Closer Look:

Supplies:
1. Silhouette Style Children Ice Skating Winter Art Rubber Stamp

2. Winter Wonderland Art Rubber Stamp Sheet Set (snowflakes)

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

Other Supplies: black & teal ink pads, muslin fabric, turquoise spray mist, silver glitter glue & iridescent glitter glue, white crackle paint, embellishments: sequins, gems, & small snowflakes, twine

 Join Us in the NEW Monthly Creative Challenge
Come checkout the Blank Page Muse Creative Challenge. This month's theme is Turquoise, Glitter, & Sparkle. Create a new project following the theme and add it via the Inlinkz linky tool. There will be a random prize drawing for a Blank Page Muse Gift Certificate. You can find all the guidelines HERE.

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at the
Blank Page Muse Blog www.blankpagemuse.blogspot.com

follow us on Facebook. HERE

and join The Blank Page Muse Fan Group. HERE

Thanks for visiting!