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So lately I've found a blank page creatively stunting, rather than exciting like I usually do.  I've found it much easier to start with a background.  I've been using old maps, but I'm getting a bit bored of that.  Any suggestions?  I've been browsing Etsy's scrapbook suggestion for ideas and I found some lovely vintage seed packets which I thought would be wicked, but they're only 2.5 by 3 inche…