August Inspiration with Debbie Burns

Hi everyone!  Debbie here with you today to share my August projects.  I've used a couple different collections this month.    Let's start with the newer of the collections, Tattered Walls.   

"Adore"

I used The Garage (Side B) for the background, and applied various distress inks, paint splatters and a variety of Blue Fern Stamps, Floral Grunge, Remnants Collage and Texture Circles.

I placed pieces from Lace 4 around my page.  The lace was inked with a antique distress color.     A sprinkling of Red Grape and Wintergreen Seedlings were applied to the lace.  I  used the following flowers, Summer Blooms, Courtship Roses (which I sprayed with brown mist) and Harvest Lilies.  I added Rose Gold Glitter to the edges and centers of the flowers.

The title was embossed with a mixture of Mushroom and Antique Gold Embossing Powders.

Lots of layering under the photo using the Carolina Room and The Maids Room.  I placed Garden Lattice chipboard pieces on both sides of the photo, embossed with Mushroom and Antique Gold Embossing Powders.

Blue Fern Studios Products:
Paper:  Tattered Walls
The Garage (Side B), The Carolina Room, The Maids Room

Chipboard
Adore, Garden Lattice Bits

Flowers
Summer Blooms, Courtship Roses, Harvest Lilies

Embossing Powder
Mushroom, Antique Gold

Seedlings
Red Grape, Wintergreen

Lace
Lace 4

Glitter
Rose Gold

Stamps
Floral Grunge
Remnants Collage
Texture Circles

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"Every Moment Matters"

This layout features papers from the Tranquility and Tattered Walls collections.  I used Peaceful from the Tranquility collection for the background.  I applied some amber and marmalade inks on the background and lots stamping using the Tattered Newsprint and Remnants Collage stamps.

Beneath the photo I used the Trailing Scrolls chipboard.  I stained it dark brown and added some Tangerine Embossing Powder.  Beneath the photo I added layers using The Reading Room (side B) from Tattered Walls along with some pieces from the Ephemera pack.

The title is printed chipboard from the Remnants collection.

Here I used the  Wheat Stalk chipboard piece, which I stained brown and added Tangerine Embossing Powder.

Lots of beautiful flowers including Tranquil Blooms and Memories Blooms.  Some of the centers of the flowers are covered with Sailors Delight Glitter.  I used Twig, Paprika and Harvest Seedlings.

Blue Fern Studios Products:
Paper:  Tranquility
Peaceful
Paper:  Tattered Walls
The Reading Room (Side B)

Chipboard
Trailing Scrolls, Wheat Stalks
Printed Chipboard - Remnants

Flowers
Tranquil Blooms, Memories Blooms

Ephemera
Tatter Walls

Glitter
Sailors Delight

Seedlings
Twig, Paprika, Harvest

Embossing Powder
Tangerine

Stamps
Tattered Newsprint, Remnants Collage

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"Be Yourself"

My Third layout features the Garden Life collection.  I applied some inking on the background along with some masking. The background paper is Wallflowers (Side B). Lots of layering and fussy cut flowers under the photo from In Bloom, Calling Cards and Flower Bed papers.

I used a Flourish Ornaments here.  I cut the border off of it.  I embossed it with Snow Embossing powder and applied some ink.  A sprinkling of Tickled Seedlings were placed around the layout.  I used Fresh Florals, Apricot Blooms and Summer Blooms.

On each side of the photo I used the Heidi's Emblem Chipboard, embossed with Snow embossing Power and lightly inked.  Beneath the photo I used Stencil Tag 1.

Lots of beautiful flowers!

Blue Fern Studios Products:
Paper:  Garden Life
Wall flowers (Side B), In Bloom, Calling Cards, Flower Bed

Chipboard
Heidi's emblem, Flourish Ornaments, Stencil Tag 1

Flowers
Fresh Florals, Apricot Blooms, Summer Blooms

Embossing Powder
Snow

Seedlings
Tickled

I hope I've inspired you!
I'll see you next month.
. . . Debbie

Megan's July Projects

Hi Everyone,

Today I have three projects to share with you, two layouts and an OTP project, and Ive used three different collections.

Autumn is one of my favourite times of year because of all the abundance of colour in changing leaves.  We had a photo shoot with our dogs in autumn and this photo is one of my favourites from the shoot.

My background paper is from the Wanderlust collection.  I have inked around the edges with oxide ink and also used that same ink to use on a stencil in the background.

To alter my chipboard Checker Bits, Ive used the new embossing powder Napa Valley - the photos do not do this embossing powder justice, it is simply stunning!

For the Circle Groups chipboard I have embossed it with Ivory and then stamped lightly with stazon ink and then inked around the edges.  Ive also used the negative pieces throughout the layout as well which makes this particular chipboard set very versatile! You might also be able to see some random stamping in the background as well.

The chipboard here originally said "I love you more" and was all joined together.  I removed the 'more' from the title to use at a later date and I was left with "I love you".  I have painted this set white and then inked half of it with the same oxide ink from earlier.

Products Used

Patterned Paper:

Wanderlust - Lakeside

Chipboard:

Circle Groups

Checker Bits

I Love you More

Embossing Powder:

Ivory

Napa Valley

Stamps:

Tattered Newsprint

For the Birds

Seedlings:

Twig

Flowers:

Wanderlust Lillies

My second layout uses the gorgeous floral Blush collection.  I love the fussy cut-ability of this paper collection!

I left my base piece of paper plain, just inking round the edges with an oxide ink - I felt that all my fussy cutting together with the graphics of the paper provided enough detail, and I didn't want to detract from that.  Ive tucked some additional chipboard into my cluster at both ends.  I added another piece of chipboard in the top corner to draw the eye across the page and gave this piece a two tone effect with two embossing powders.

To add to the detail of the graphics on my paper I added a few tiny rosebuds which helps that wee cluster look more dimensional and gives it a little pop!

To help add some dimension to the page I have layered the two different fussy cut pieces onto scrap chipboard - in total there are three layers to this page.

My chipboard word was part of butterfly circle, I just removed the piece I wanted from the whole piece and then embossed it.

Products Used

Patterned Paper:

Blush - Key to My Heart, Sweetheart

Chipboard:

Bird Ornaments

Butterfly Circle

Embossing Powder:

Green Ivory

Pink dust

Pink Peppermint

My final project today uses my all time favourite paper collection HomeSpun.  Theres something about this collection that just makes me sigh with delight!

I had found this frame in a sale and it was the perfect colour for what I wanted, I just sanded it to give me a distressed look.  

I chose this piece of paper because it made me think of those picture/pin up boards you can make with fabric on the background and then ribbon that goes across the board in both directions with pins where the ribbon intersects??  Well I wanted to recreate that look.

I added brads to the joins of my paper ribbon.  I cut into the sides of my paper ribbon to allow me to tuck my bit and pieces into it.  And then I fussy cut in to the paper and moved that fussy cut piece to sit on top of my base paper so that it fit inside my frame.

I have decorated the top with a chipboard flourish piece - embossed white - and a cluster of flowers.

I picked some of my favourite pieces of cut aparts, from various collections and tucked them into my pin board.

Products Used

Patterned Paper:

HomeSpun - Picturesque

Flowers:

Wanderlust Lillies

Embossing Powder:

Snow

Thats three quite different projects for you today, I hope theres been something there to give you some inspiration!  see you next month :)

Sharon's July Layouts!

Hi everyone!  It's hard to believe that it is July already!   We are in the middle of a heat wave here in Pennsylvania - we have a high heat/humidity advisory for the next few days, so it's a perfect time to stay indoors scrap! 

Today I am excited to share my July layouts with you . . .

Layout #1: One Cute Chick

I went straight to the beautiful "Tattered Walls" collection.  This time, I used "The Carolina Room" as the basis for my page.  I utilized both sides:

It's such gorgeous paper, I knew exactly which photos I wanted to use for my layout.  The sweet pictures of my daughter, Anne, were taken on Mother's Day, 2009.  Every time I look at her smile, my heart melts!♥

Back to scrapping . . . I really enjoyed using the "One Cute Chick" chipboard and embossed it with "Pixie Dust" embossing powder.  

It's a DREAM to work with!!!  I also used one of the birds from the "A Spring Day" collection and embossed it with the sparkly "Goldenrod" embossing powder!

Here are is a close up:

And a different view:

Blue Fern Product List:

Paper: Tattered Walls "The Carolina Room" (Both sides!)

Chipboard: A Spring Day, "One Cute Chick"

Embossing Powder: Pixie Dust, Goldenrod

Flowers: Garden Blooms, Moody Florals

Seedlings: Gold Nugget

Glitter: Solar Flare, Gilded Rose

Lace: Ivory Braided Trim, Lace 1, Lace 6, Lace 10

Ephemera: Tattered Walls

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Layout #2: Blessed

I already had this photo of my daughters, Katie and Anne, in mind when I started making this page.  This picture was taken back in November of 2013 for our Christmas card.  Once again, I thought the "Tattered Walls" collection was perfect for y treasured picture! 

I used the flip side of "The Garage:"

Isn't it cool that all of these papers are named after a room?  I love that!

I also used "The Powder Room" to back my photo and to punch out my snowflakes:

I embossed the "Blessed" and "Christmas Tree" chipboard pieces with the amazing "Ivory" embossing powder.  I have to mention that I have never found better embossing powder than that made by Blue Fern Studios!  The Ivory EP is wonderful and no others match up to it!  And because it's a neutral, I use it all the time, and now I have to order more . . .

Here are some close ups of my layout:

I really had fun decorating my tree with pieces from Lace 9C!!!

Blue Fern Product List:

Paper: Tattered Walls "The Garage," "The Powder Room"

Chipboard: Christmas Tree, "Blessed"

Embossing Powder: Ivory

Flowers: Courtship Roses, Harvest Lilies, Late Winter Lilies

Seedlings: Twig

Glitter: Solar Flare

Lace: Lace 9C, Lace 10

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Layout #3:  Love This Moment

I totally enjoyed making this last page using a photo of the group of children that were adopted with Anne when we got together at Pearl S Buck for an adoption picnic.  This "travel group" photo was taken in the summer of 2009!

I adore the Homespun collection and thought it was perfect for this photo.  

I used the flip side of "Hospitality:"

I altered these chipboard pieces:  

"Opulence:"

and "Love This Moment:"

This time I embossed both pieces with "Taupe" embossing powder, then to change things up a bit, I distressed each piece.  

Here are some close ups:

I also enjoyed embossed directly on my page using the "Christmas Collage" stamp set and "Pearl" embossing powder.

Here's a different view:

Blue Fern Product List:

Paper: Homespun "Hospitality" 

Chipboard: "Love This Moment," "Opulence"

Embossing Powder: Taupe, Pearl

Flowers: Homespun Blossoms, Fresh Florals

Seedlings: Wintergreen

Glitter: Army Dust

Stamp Set: Christmas Collage

Lace: Lace 3

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I would like to take a moment to thank you so much for stopping by the Blue Fern Studios blog today.  I enjoyed making these pages using the BFS amazing products and especially loved sharing them with all of you!  Thank you!

I cannot wait to see you again next month!

Until then . . . Happy Scrapping♥

July Inspiration with Debbie Burns

Hi everyone!  Can't believe it's July already. The months just seem to fly by in a flash. Hope you are enjoying your summer.   I have 3 layouts to share with you today featuring the Tattered Walls and Wanderlust collections.  Let's start with the newest of the collections, Tattered Walls.  I love how versatile this collection is.  I created one layout with a current photo and another with a treasured family vintage photo.

"Cherish"

I used Carport (side B) for the background, and applied some pearl bordeaux mist and grey ink splatters.

I sprayed pieces from Lace 4 with a Precious Stone mist.  Beneath the picture I placed the Embellished Frame chipboard, embossed with Iris embossing powder.

I used the Precious Stone Mist on some lilies from Dark Tropic Lilies.  Tucked beneath the dark lilies I placed roses from Courtship Roses and some light purple lilies from Spring Lilies.  Red Grape and Lavender Seedlings were applied randomly on the flowers and around the photo.

Placed beneath the photo I added some fussy cut flowers from the Carolina Room Paper.  The title "Cherish" is from the Remnants printed chipboard.

Blue Fern Studios Products:
Paper:  Tattered Walls
The Carport (Side B), The Carolina Room

Chipboard
Embellished Frame, Remnants Printed Chipboard

Flowers
Dark Tropic Lilies, Spring Lilies, Courtship Roses

Embossing Powder
Iris

Seedlings
Red Grape, Lavender

Lace
Lace 4
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"Memories"

The background paper is The Sun Room.  I applied some masking and paint splatters.  Layering beneath the photo is from The Library, The Maids Room and pieces from the Ephemera packet.  I placed the Stone Cottage chipboard beneath the photo and left it untreated.

Lots of flowers from Spring Lilies, Wanderlust Lilies, Wanderlust Vines and Moody Blooms.  I added some Dijon Glitter to the centers of the butterflies and art stones and Lemonade Seedlings on the flowers. 

Another closeup of the flowers.

The title is untreated.  Love how it blends with the papers and embellishments.

Blue Fern Studios Products:
Paper:  Tattered Walls
The Sun Room, The Library, The Maids Room

Chipboard
Memories, Stone Cottage

Flowers
Spring Lilies, Wanderlust Lilies,
Wanderlust Vines & Moody Blooms

Ephemera

Glitter
Dijon

Seedlings
Lemonade
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"Calm"

 My final layout features the Wanderlust Collection.  I used Ocean Voyage (Side B) for the background.    For layering beneath the photo l used Souvenir (Side B).  I used the Tattered Newsprint Stamp and added some paint spatters in various colors.

Beneath the layering I used the Quatrefoil Panel chipboard which I treated with some brown stain. I added some Gold Nugget and Aquamarine Seedlings.

Flowers are from  Wanderlust Lilies, Tranquil Blooms and Memories Blooms.  The Leafy Twig chipboard was embossed with Taupe embossing powder.

Here I've used a round calendar piece from The Wanderlust Printed Chipboard.  The doily was cut from Seascape Side B. The leaves are from the Forest Branch Chipboard.  I stained them brown and added some gold wax.

The title was stained brown .

Blue Fern Studios Products:
Paper:  Wanderlust
Ocean Voyage Side B, Souvenir Side B, Seascape Side B

Chipboard
Calm, Leafy Twigs, Quatrefoil Panel, Forest Branch,
Wanderlust Printed Chipboard

Flowers
Tranquil Blooms, Memories Blooms, Wanderlust Lilies

Embossing Powder
Taupe

Seedlings
Gold Nugget, Aquamarine

Stamp
Tattered Newsprint

I hope I've inspired you!
I'll see you next month.
. . . Debbie