Magical by Vija

Today, we are back with a layout from Vija Anton, our December Blue Fern Fan of the Month.  

She has used the Homespun paper collection to create this beautiful wedding layout.  

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For my layout featuring a candid photo from my son and daughter in law's wedding I used the beautiful Homespun Hospitality paper.  I turned it on its side for my layout and allowed the beauty of the paper speak for itself, just embellishing the page with mainly chipboard and flowers.

To keep the photos the focus of the page I used a frame from the Homespun printed chipboard shapes and embossed all the chipboard pieces in Antique Gold and adding some Sea Mist embossing powder and Wintergreen Seedlings to some of the pieces to keep the page unified. I similarly altered the Wanderlust Vine to tie in with the chipboard pieces.

I added a few bits of lace to add visual dimension and contrast. And a little bit of stamping to extend the foliage and give it a touch of whimsy. 

Paper:

Homespun Hospitality 

Printed Chipboard:

Homespun Printed Chipboard

Flowers:

Homespun Blooms

Wanderlust Vine

Chipboard: 

Flutter Medley

Blooming Foliage

 Winter Titles

Stamp: 

Dreamy

Seedlings: 

Wintergreen

Glitter: 

Black

Embossing Powder:

 Sea Mist

Antique Gold

Lace

- September Inspiration - 4 layouts - Amber & Apricot / Wanderlust, by Tartine Peluche.

Hello girls! I'm back to share my september layouts created with Blue Fern Studios products. This month I've used the new collection Amber and Apricot for three layouts and one with Wanderlust paper collection..

-SUNSHINE IS MY FAVORITE ACCESSORY-

My first one is created with FLORA and SUNNY DISPOSITION papers.
I cut the flowers on the FLORA paper and with the chipboard BLOOMING FOLIAGE I created different layer to insert the beautiful flowers of the APRICOT BLOOMS collection.

I embossed my chipboards with BLOOD ORANGE embossing powder. It is a red-orange color, mixed with white and pink glitter, sooo beautifully matching with color combinaison of paper collection.

I used LACE 6, in which I cutted only the small flowers of the bottom. They are used well with the small flowers of the APRICOT BLOOMS kit.

In the right corner at the top of my photo we find part of LACE 4, it is the foliage of the lace.

To add some finishing details I used the GREEN LEAF and  MUSTARD seedlings.

As the bottom of the paper was already decorated, I only add a small white paper frame and some pretty APRICOT BLOOMS flowers.

Then I completed my layout with my favorite embellishment, sequins and half pearls.

BLUE FERN STUDIOS PRODUCTS I'VE USED:
Paper:
- Flora
- Sunny Disposition
Chipboards:
- Blooming Foliage
- The Good Life
Embossing Powder:
Blood Orange
Seedligs:
- Green Leaf
- Mustard
Flowers:
- Apricot Blooms
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-YOU ARE ENOUGH-

For my second layout,  I used TWEET MELODY ( B-side ) and I still used the flowers of FLORA paper but, this time with the FADING BLOOMS chipboard, that I simply embossed in white. I used a piece of BIRDSONG paper and also a piece of  FLORA paper ( B-side ) for create some layers on background. I added flowers and some pieces of AMBER&APRICOT PRINTED CHIPBOARD.

I used only the peach flowers of Apricot Blooms kit and 
the leaves come from WANDERLUST VINE.

I used  MUSTARD seedlings and some half beads for details.

 The little bird was cut in the paper TWEET MELODY.

I finish by adding a gold wire, wound in a loop.
I think it adds a little something...

BLUE FERN STUDIOS PRODUCTS I'VE USED
Paper:
- Flora
- Birdsong
- Tweet Melody
Chipboard:
-Fading Blooms
- Apricot printed chipboard
Embossing powder:
-Snow
Seedlings:
- Mustard
Flowers:
-Apricot Blooms
- Wanderlust Vine

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- SUGAR & SPICE -

I used CHAPTERS paper ( B-side ). It's a dark paper already having white spots, so I did not use white gesso but directly my color for my background. 
I have a lot of fun with snapchat application lately ... LOL 
Here is another page with a selfie.

I chose to use the KRYSTAL'S FRAME -SMALL chipboard for this layout. I embossed it with BLOOD ORANGE embossing powder. The rectangle frame are the negative of pictures on the APRICOT-PRINTED CHIPBOARD. The cut flowers come from TWEET MELODY paper and I worked with APRICOT BLOOMS again ... 
I told you I loved these flowers? I think these are also my favorites.

On my background you can see that I used GARDEN FROLIC stamp and the wonderful butterfly of  SPRING ACCENTS

I REPEAT, I REALLY LOVE THIS FLOWERS!!! YOU MUST HAVE THEM!
But dont take all, I want to having anothers! LOL

Again some pieces of PRINTED CHIPBOARD to add details...
Whit small rocks, I added TWIG seedlings, half beads, sequins and more seedlings again...

BLUE FERN STUDIOS PRODUCTS I'VE USED:
Paper:
- Chapters
- Tweet Melody
Chipboards:
- KRISTAL'S FRAME - SMALL
- APRICOT Printed Chipboard
Embossing Powder
- Blood Orange
Stamps:
- Spring Accents
- Garden Frolic
Seedlings:
- Twig
Flowers:
- Apricot Blooms

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I have a last one layout to share with you this month.
I used Wanderlust collection.

- MOUNTAIN VIEW-

In september the migration of the birds is well started, in the mountain, we can observe them. 
I live in the mountain ...

I used PACIFIC COAST paper (B-side)
I did only a few brush stroke of white gesso on my background.
Under my photo I used CURLING CORNER chipboard. I have embossed it with HOT COCOA embossig powder.

Under the chipboard I have used LACE 1.

Two beautiful lilies flower from WANDERLUST LILIES kit are placed below the word EXPLORE from the kit WANDERLUST WORDS. I have paint this word with metallic blue paint...

 I painted my chipboard MOUNTAIN VIEW with white gesso using a sponge to create a sandy texture. Then I put glue on half of the chipboard and I added MELTED BUTTER glitter on.

Under all the layers I placed a piece of WANDERLUST PRINTED CHIPBOARD...
Some sequins and half beads add finishing to my page.

BLUE FERN STUDIOS PRODUCTS I'VE USED:
Paper:
- Pacific Coast
Chipboard:
- Curling Corner
- Mountain View
- Wanderlust Words
- Wanderlust - Printed Chipboard
Embossing Powder:
- Hot Cocoa
Glitter:
- Melted Butter
Lace:
- Lace 1
Flowers:
- Wanderlust Lilies ( yellow )
- Late Winter Lilies ( White )
Stamps:
- Departure
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That's all for this month, see you soon for anothers inspiration.
Hugs,
Tartine xoxo

March projects by Vera Shelemekh

Hello Blue Fern Studios fans.

The spring has sprung and Vera is here hurrying to show you layers of fresh inspiration. I would like to present  projects using the new Spring Parade collection and one more wedding layout with amazing Heartland.

Spring parade is so perfect for Easter layouts and decor and this is just the right time to start preparations for the holiday. I have created a layout which I'm planing to use as home decor on Easter.  Flowers make the scene rich and natural and the characters add some fairy look.

Floral lattice bits and the header are covered with Icicle and Lavender eggs embossing powders plus some white acrylic paint.

I used one of Vintage phrases stamp for the little journalling.

Blue Fern Studios products used:

Papers:

Spring Parade - April Medley 

Spring Parade - Joyful

  Spring Parade - Marketplace 

Spring Parade - Susie's Garden

 

Chipboards:

Floral lattice bits

Chunky Words 

Embossing powders:

Icicle

Lavender eggs

Stamps:

Vintage phrases

 

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I love making gifts and for Easter I have created a couple of gift baskets. They can be filled with sweets, pies or chocolate eggs.

Each basket is made just of one sheet of paper.

Layers are built of fussy cut elements, Blooming Foliage bits covered with Lime embossing powder, ribbons and Chesterville florals

 

Blue Fern Studios products used:

Papers:

Spring Parade - April Medley 

Spring Parade - Joyful

Spring Parade - Susie's Garden

 

Chipboards:

Blooming Foliage

 

Embossing powders:

Lime

Flowers:

Chesterville florals

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I keep on making my wedding album and today I'm gonna show you layout about the beautiful bride (me) :)  Heartland collection drives me crazy with its beauty and variety of flowes.

 

How I love to use texture stamps with embossing powder on background. Leafy Florals stamp with Icicle powder adds some dimention to the whole composition.

In the layers of fussy cut flowers you may find roses from Rose Bouquet chipboard covered with Icicle embossing powder. And I used the Charmed Page Dangle covered with Fire brick glitter as the header.

 

Blue Fern Studios products used:

Papers:

 Heartland - Kiss Kiss

 Heartland - Sweet on You

 

Chipboards:

Rose Bouquet

Charmed Page Dangles

Little birds Set  

Heartland HOHO

Embossing powders:

Icicle

Glitter:

Fire engine

Stamps:

Leafy Florals

Seaside Cottage and Tranquility collections with video by Wilma Voermans

So happy to show you two layouts with the new Seaside Cottage collection.

It was a last minute, since I just got my papers in, but I managed .

Scrapbooking is a great hobby to  relax after busy days at work :) 

My first choice of the collection is this SUPER background paper.

It is the B-side from the Mermaid paper.

The Seaside collection has a lot of great background papers for more masculine pages.

And the boys have to be scrapped too .

I am not sure or I  did it ever before, 

but I found out that alcohol ink is perfect for coloring chipboard.

It dryes quick, covers in one time and gives a beautiful mat finish.

Besides that it soakes into the chipboard ,  so the sides are colored too.

In the background I used Gold embossing powder and two  colors alcohol ink.

If I may say so myself...LOVE IT 

Chipboard that I used:

Celebration heart

XOXO set

Ornate frame

Number Grid small

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The second layout I made is also from the Seaside Cottage collection.

Its called Gala.

And yes, also the B-side..

I just love that paper with the Italian map image and the beautiful old color rosa.

The ornate frame was first embossed with oatmeal.

After that I brushed it with distress ink which was the right color for me.

I gave it a quick spray with a sealer to make the ink stay.

In the background I used Ginger embossingpowder

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My last layout is made on a pattern paper from the Tranquility collection.

I can explain what I did, but it is much easyer to watch the video I made .

A start to finish process video.

I hope you find the time to watch it here:

A few closeups:

Chipboard used:

Blooming foliage

Circle panel

Flowers all Blue Fern Studios..

Thank you so much for visiting the blog!

x Wilma x