April Inspiration - Joanne Bain

Hi Everyone!!

Joanne here with you today to share a couple of layouts and a tutorial using gorgeous Blue Fern products.

For my first layout I mixed and matched collections. I have used papers from Amber & Apricot, Wanderlust and Seaside Cottage. I amazes me how beautifully the collections mix and match.

'My Loves'

So for this page was created with lots of fussy cut images from the different papers to create the dimensional cluster. The birds, brown leaves and yellow roses were cut from Birdsong and Sunny Deposition papers from the Amber And Apricot collection.

To get the fussy cut rose to blend into the paper I used the Penned Flourishes stamp and stamped a little more over the papers edge with black ink. It helped to blend it in perfectly.

In between each layer I added folded flowers and shredded cheesecloth to add extra interest and texture.

The frame around the top of my photo was cut from the In the Mood chipboard sheet and covered with some of the Seaside Cottage Mermaid patterned paper.

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Materials List

Papers

Amber And Apricot

Birdsong Pattern Paper

Sunny Deposition Pattern Paper

Wanderlust

Mountain View Pattern Paper

Seaside Cottage

Mermaid Pattern Paper

Chipboard

In The Mood Chipboard Sheet

Seedlings

Twig

Embossing Powder

Dark Chocolate

Stamp

Penned Flourish

For my second layout I chose to go back to a favourite of mine white background. I chose to add fussy cut layers and add some of the Blue Fern mixed media ingredients. I have also created a step by step tutorail so maybe you can try your own or put your own spin on it.

'My Inspiration'

To create the main cluster I started by fussy cutting the flourishes from the Garden Life Morning Dew patterned paper.

In between each of the fussy cut layers I added a mixture of flowers and frayed cheesecloth. The background was created with a mixture of mica powders and paints. As I like my clusters to be tight I only allowed a little of the colour to show from behind.

In the background I also added Blue Fern seedlings and glitters. The main flower is one of the gorgeous white roses from the Garden Blooms set which was recoloured to coordinate with layout.

For the title I cut down the Blue Fern You Are My Inspiration chipboard title to just my inspiration bcause that is what my children are. All chipboard was left entirely raw.

And here is my tutorial, I hope you enjoy it.

Check out How to Create a Layout by Joanne Bain by Joanne Bain on Snapguide.

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Materials List

Papers

Garden Life

Morning Dew

Chipboard

You Are My Inspiration Title

Flowers

Garden Blooms

Seedlings

Stirling Silver

Glass

Stamp

Penned Flouish

Glitter

Blue Ice

Black Ice

I hope I have inspired you this month.

Joanne

xx

April Inspiration - Megan

Hi Blue Fern Fans :)

Today I have two layouts to share with you, and one storage solution :) and for each project Ive used a different collection.
I recently found this photo hiding in my photo stash and had to use it; my wee Dougal <3 when he was a puppy peering over the temporary gate - he's 14 now!
This project uses two pieces of Optimistic from the new In the Mood Collection.

To create the background I have cut several of the 'diamonds' from the second piece of paper, inked the edges with a grey ink pad and popped them up with foam dots.  Ive also splattered pink and white paint over the page, and randomly stamped with grey ink.  The heart at the centre of the title has been painted pink and then covered in glitter.

I used two different chipboard designs, one to enhance the focal point of my photo and the other to give extra depth and interest to the page.  Each piece uses a different embossing powder which helps separate each piece from the other.

Printed chipboard is so versatile, here Ive just taken two of the printed chipboard pieces and layered them on top of each each, and Ive also used the circle pieces to help pop the photo up, giving more depth, and leaving just enough out for extra embellishment.

Products Used

Patterned Paper: 

In The Mood - Optimistic

Printed Chipboard:

In the Mood

Glitter:

Pink Diamond

Chipboard:

Chelsea Vines

Eclectic Hearts

Embossing Powder:

Pink Dust

Snow

Seedlings:

Tickled

Stamps:

Tattered Newsprint

Remnants Collage

My second project uses two more cute boys ;) and this time the Wanderlust Collection.  The paper I used is Memento.

This time my background was created by spreading clear gesso over it and when dry spritzing with water and using different powders.  Again I have randomly stamped all around my composition.

Layers beneath the photo were created using the Calling Cards, and popping chipboard scraps between the layers.  A little chipboard can go a long way - I had one piece of Printer Bits left - I chopped this into three pieces, layering each piece on top of the Circle Groups chipboard.  The filmstrip was also a scrap piece left over.

Here you can see the depth created by all the layers.

The chipboard was embossed with Hot Cocoa and Wheat embossing powders.  The Beaded String and the filmstrip were coloured using rust pastes.

Products Used

Patterned Paper:

Wanderlust - Momento, Calling Cards

Stamps:

Journey

Chipboard:

Circle Groups

Beaded Strings

Printer Bits

Embossing Powder:

Hot Cocoa

Wheat

Seedlings:

Gold Nugget

Paprika

For my third and final project I wanted to create something to store my bottles of seedlings, embossing powders and glitters and I found the drawers at our local Warehouse.   This time I used the Remnants Collection.

Highgate patterned paper was used to cover the sides and the top of the drawers.  The white and grey woven pattern on the drawers was already there, I just covered the drawer handles with glitter.

To give the butterfly dimension, I sprayed it with water and curved the wings while wet.  When it was dry it was simply painted.

The berries on the end of the leaves I dipped in seedlings - they look like grapes!

The flourish underneath the cluster was from the Printed Chipboard set - this was simply painted to match the overall colour scheme.

Products Used

Patterned Paper:

Remnants - Highgate

Printed Chipboard:

Remnants

Chipboard:

Brigitte Butterfly Set

Seedlings:

Purple Haze

Flowers:

Late Winter Lillies

Spring Peony & Berries

Moody Florals

Glitter:

In the Forest

I hope theres been something there to inspire you today :)  til next time ............................ xx

Spring Inspiration from Lanette, with a Video too!

Hello All Lanette Here,

Here in Michigan we are desperately waiting for Spring to arrive. It's been a winter and I am ready for a spring green yard. So I thought  the Spring Parade Collection was perfect for me to create with this month. 

For my first layout I focused on the perfect pastels and the sweet bunnies in this collection...

Blue Fern Studios Products Used: Spring Parade Pattern Paper- Sunday Best & Susie's Garden. BFS Glitter- White Gold & Rose Gold. BFS Seedlings- Glass & Tickled. BFS Embossing Powder- Ivory & Pearl. BFS Chipboard- Ginger Poppies & Winter Titles (JOY). BFS Flowers- Courtship Roses & Late Winter Lilies. BFS Stamp- Tattered Newsprint.

You can see how I created this layout start to finish over on the Blue Fern YouTube Channel: 

Here are just a few details of my layout...

I love the way the Chipboard looks with Ivory & Pearl Embossing Powder.

A super sweet fussy cut bunny...

Lots of Seedling & Glitter to really make these lovely blooms shine.

For my second layout, I continued the Spring fun but this time I played with the Attic Charm Collection...

Blue Fern Studios Products Used: Attic Charm Pattern Paper- Generation & Curio . BFS Embossing Powder- Ivory & Pixie Dust. BFS Glitter- Pea Soup & Rose Gold. BFS Seedlings- Mauve & Meadow. BFS Chipboard- Spring Fever & Spring Bunny Frame. BFS Stamps- Tattered Newsprint, Departure & Butterflies. Misc Blue Fern Flowers.

Just a few details before you hop along...

 A peek at this lovely lace and this sweet little chipboard bunny.

A the bit of frame that I cut away from the bunny worked perfectly with the title.

Here is a good look at all the little extras that make this layout sparkle.

Don't you just love Seedlings & Glitter!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

I hope that I have inspired you in some way, but if you are looking for more inspiration make sure you stop by and join the Blue Fern Fanatics Face Book Group!

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See you next month.

April Inspiration by Debbie

Hi everyone!  Debbie here with you today to share my April layouts.  Seeing as Spring has just begun I got to thinking about all the beautiful colors of the flowers that will come into bloom and drew from that to create my projects.  I have two layouts using the In The Mood collection and one using the Homespun collection.

"Hushed"

This layout features the In The Mood collection.  I used the Amused paper for the background.  I applied some masking using an apricot paste.  Lots of layering under the photo using the Mellow paper.

I really like the mixture of embossing powder on the floral chipboard.  I mixed Blood Orange and Ivory.  The foliage is a mixture of Seafoam and Green Ivory. The flowers are Apricot Blooms.

Lots of layering with chipboard and here I've placed a flower from the Chesterville Florals.

Another closeup of the mixture of Blood Orange and Ivory embossing powders.

I used the same mixture of Blood Orange and Ivory embossing powders on the title.  Lots of layering under the photo with chipboard and flowers.

Blue Fern Studios Products:

Paper:  In the Mood

Amused

Mellow

Embossing Power:

Blood Orange

Ivory

Seafoam

Green Ivory

Flowers:

Apricot Bloomsss

Chesterville Florals

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"Adore"

This layout also features the In The Mood collection. The background paper is Flirty, and I used Blissful and Mellow to created layers under the photo.  I added some stamping to the background with the Tattered Newsprint and Essential Textures stamps.

I first applied some light pink paste to the background using a rose stencil.  After applying the paste, I sprinkled it with some Pink Pearl Glitter.  The chipboard pieces were embossed with a mixture of Baby Pink and Iridescent Gray embossing powders.   I applied a mixture of Sterling Silver and Mauve Seedlings to the chipboard, flowers and background paper.

The lantern chipboard piece was embossed with a mixture of Iridescent Gray and Pearl embossing powders.  The flowers are from Moody Florals, Moody Blooms and Remnants Florals.

The title was embossed with Baby Pink embossing powder.

Blue Fern Studios Products:

Paper:  In the Mood

Flirty

Blissful

Mellow

Embossing Power:

Pearl

Iridescent Grrey

Baby Pink

Flowers:

Moody Florals

Moody Blooms

Remnants Florals

Stamps:

Tattered Newsprint

Essential Textures

Glitter:

Pink Pearl

Seedlings:

Sterling Silver

Mauve

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"Sweet"

My third layout uses the Homespun collection.  I used the Tea Time paper on the background.

Lots of layering under the photo using the Homespun Printed Chipboard and Picturesque (side b), Homespun Minis, Calling Cards and Crafty papers.

All of the chipboard pieces were embossed with a mixture of Pretty In Pink, Baby Pink and Ivory embossing powders.  I stamped some flowers and embossed them with Baby Pink and fussy cut them.  I used a couple of flowers from the Moody Blooms.

The title was embossed with Baby Pink and if you look to the right of the photo you can see the stamped and embossed flowers.

Blue Fern Studios Products:

Paper:  Homespun

Tea Time

Picturesque

Homespun Minis

Calling Cards

Crafty

Chipboard:  Homespun Printed Chipboard

Embossing Power:

Ivory

Pretty In Pink

Baby Pink

Flowers:

Moody Florals

I hope I've inspired you!

I'll see you next month.

. . . Debbie

March inspirations by Jennifer Jacques

Hello Blue Fern Fans!!!

It's my turn today on the Blue Fern Studios blog and 

I'm glad to show you my three layouts for March.

 

For the first one, I've chosen to go with the latest collection, the lovely In the mood.  

"Attracted" was the paper I've chosen as my background.  I applied clear gesso, then permanent ink through a stencil and, finally, some stamping here and there.  

There is also a piece of "Blissful" paper (b-side) under my picture.

Above, you can see that I've placed my picture on a piece of chipboard, that I've had embossed with Oatmeal embossing powder.  Higher, you can also see the stamping with Grungy grid Stamp, one of my favorite.  Lace #4 is used in little parts, here and there, as an ornement by itself.

Did you know that pink is my favorite color?  I was so happy when I saw the collection, and look at this beautiful paper flower...  Pale pink, just like I adoooooore!!!  Came from Moody florals set.  Pieces of Lace #4 again, and Forest embossing powder on my chipboard leaves.  

Next, a complete picture of what I've done to my title.

I applied some heat and stick powder, than my Mocha glitters.  I fell in love.  Isn't it beautiful???

Again, you can partly see under my title the Grungy grid stamping but also some with a 

Texture circles ( I've chosed the script lettering one).

Some white gesso splattering, a little bit of sequins and that was it!

Blue Fern Studios products used on this layout:

Papers: Collection In the mood

-Attracted

-Blissful

Stamps

-Grungy grid

-Texture circles

Embossing Powder

-Oatmeal

-Forest

Glitter

-Mocha

Lace

-#4

Flowers
-Moody florals

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Next, my favorite one!

Wanderlust collection this time.  Can't believe it was my first time with that beautiful collection.

Two papers were used as the background.  The upper part is Memento (b-side) and Ocean Voyage as the lower one.  The green part in the middle is Ocean voyage b-side.  Clear gesso and some sprays as watercoloring in some places to add some colors under my focal point.

Then, I've added some stamping with three differents stamps: Crackle textures (black ink), Swiss dots (light brown ink) and Tattered  newsprint (pale navy blue one).

Did you notice the lace under my picture?  It's the lovely Lace #12.  I  loved that one sooooo much that I've had almost finish what I have on hand loll.

I've cutted my title and then embossed it with the Taupe embossing powder.  Really love that color.  Like a browny-gold shimmery color... It's beautiful, really!

Above, between the layers of papers, I stuck some flowers that I've folded to make them more dimensional.  The white one in the left corner is from Christmas blooms set and the kaki-green one beside, is a yellow flower that I've misted to match the color of my layout and came from Fresh Florals.

Finally, some personnal touches like white gesso splatters, some flairs and some butterflies.

Blue Fern Studios products used on this layout:

Papers: Collection Wanderlust

-Memento (B-side)
-Ocean Voyage (and its B-Side)

Stamps

-Crackle textures
-Swiss dots
-Tattered newsprint

Embossing Powder

-Taupe

Lace

-#12

Flowers
-Christmas blooms (white one)
-Fresh florals (yellow one+ green spray)

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Finally, the third one with Heartland collection!

Perfectly matches my picture, no???

 My background is the "Love blooms" paper (B-side) and I've placed some pieces of "Love notes" under the pictures.  It is all on a big piece of chipboard panel that I've embossed with the Snow embossing powder, then add some metallic blue paint that I've sanded after it was dry.  After that, I've done some stamping with the Grungy grid stamp and a black permanent ink.

I've stamped the weathered doilie twice on my background.  Just a black permanent ink.  

Love the distress look of that stamp.

As ornements, I've added many flowers on that layout.  The bold blue ones, and the whites with the pearls are from Heartland blooms.  Others are from my personal stash.

My title is also embossed but with the Ebony embossing powder.

Finally, I've added some die-cut leaves that I've made with the "Sweet on you" paper with my flowers clustering, some flairs and 

some white gesso splatters as usual.

Blue Fern Studios products used on this layout:

Papers: Collection Heartland

-Love Blooms (B-side)
-Love notes
-Sweet on you (used to cut my leaves)

Stamps

-Weathered doilie
-Grungy grid

Embossing Powder

-Snow
-Ebony

Flowers
-Heartland (bold blues and white with pearls)

Thank you for coming by!
See you in April xxx!