Playing with darks and lights - by Zanka.

Hello friends!
I must say, I prefer to use light background for my layout rather than the dark ones. But the pattern of Bountiful (Sanctuary) is so elegant, that I just HAD TO give it a go.
So here is my layout with the dark background.
'SMILE'

I have used quite a lot of light elements for more contrast, I've even drawn leaves and branches with the white ink pen.
BFS chipboards used: Laughter, Happy , Smile; Turkish bits, Meadow Angelica, Lace rounds.

'XOXO'
With my second layout shared today, I'm back into my comfort zone, meaning light backgrounds :)
I used the new Deja vu collection, patterned paper and stamps.

I have used paper Tresors for this project. I have cut the paper in one-third and then glued it together again, arranging the border pattern in the middle (I learned this trick from Elena, who showed it in her tutorial here)
I have used the chipboards mainly to add dimension and texture.
BFS chipboards used: XOXO, Vintage labels, Gatsby collage.
Stamps: Halftone, Vintage edges.

Thanks for visiting BFS blog, enjoy !
Zaneta aka Zanka

Two layouts with the Love Story collection by Marie-Josée

Hello all!

I am happy to be back today to share two layouts made with the latest Blue Fern Studios paper collection, Love Story, as well as my sketch layout. Here they are!

"Famille" layout

For this layout, I used white cardstock as a base. Then, I tore the Grand Ball paper from the Love Story collection in two and used each side on my layout. I also added a piece of the Concerto paper at the top.

 

Here's a little trick: on this layout, I used two different chipboard that I cut in half.

Here's the Britannia Flourish (above and under my picture):

The title, Famille, is from the French Words set: 

And here is the Wild Flourish Bundle (on the left and right sides of my picture):

"Love Story" layout

Here's my second layout with the Love Story collection. I used the Twenty One paper for my background. As you can see, I used the "Love Story" words from the strip of paper we always cut and toss to create my title.

To frame my picture, I used a piece of the Lace Rounds set. Under it is the Symphony border. Both were altered with black spray ink

I cut a small piece of the Symphony border to put on the left side of my layout.
  

Sketch layout

And finally, here's the layout I created for the sketch challenge back at the beginning of February.

I used a paper from the Ombre Dreams collection to create my background, the Ginger's Dream paper.
 

Then, under my picture, I added the Boston Lattice chipboard. I altered it with gesso.

Then, on the left, I used the Fancy Signage chipboard, also altered with gesso, and on top, the word Amour from the French Words set.

Another Layout using Love Story!

A quick post today, but we just had to show you this layout.  Creative Team Member Zaneta Glowa created this soft and dreamy layout using the back side of "The Grand Ball" paper from our Love Story Collection.  This paper is perfect with her photo!

Blue Fern Chipboard used:

One frame from the Lace Rounds Set of 2

Several pieces from the Blossom Branches set

A section from the Dot Grid Panel

2 layouts by Leila Cardoso

Hello everybody

Here I'm to show you 2 more layouts that I made using the wonderful BFS papers and chipboards.

The first one is my fav for this month, "Perfect Memories"

In the paper I used distress ink, gesso with stencil and gelatos, and in the chipboards I used chalk.

BFS supplies:

- Paper Fairyland (Montage collection)

- Garden gate

- Chunky words

- Little birds set

The second is a cute layout called "Sweet"

The doilie frame I painted with gesso, chalk and gelatos. I also cut the blooming flourish chipboard and painted with chalk.

BFS supplies:

- Paper Invitation (Montage collection)

- Paper Bouquet (Montage collection)

- Lace rounds

- Blooming flourish

So, I hope you like it! Thanks for stopping by!

xx

Leila

September Sketch with Jelissa and a Start to Finish Video

Hello there friends!

We're in September, and how fast time has past! Today I'm sharing with you my take on Blue Fern Studios' September sketch challenge as part of my video education post.

Here is the wonderful sketch by Michelle:

And my interpretation of it:

That's my cat again as I realised I havn't scrapped much photos of my pets. I have lots of my children though and to many, they are one and the same. I've used the beautiful papers from Ombre Dreams, as well as some lovely chipboards like the Jeweled Frame, Framed Trinkets, a corner from the Rose Frame and a piece of the Lace Rounds.

Some closeups:

Here's the video of how I put this page together, on the Blue Fern Studios Youtube channel. 

I hope you've enjoyed watching the video. And remember to subscribe to our Youtube channel and also drop again by the Blue Fern Studios blog for more inspiration from the rest of the lovely DT.

Blue Fern Products used:

Susan's Dreams

Shannon's Dreams

Dream Cards

Jeweled Frame

Framed Trinkets

Rose Frame

Lace Rounds

Until then,

happy scrapping!

Layout&2 cards Yuko

Hello!　It's Yuko.

Although I have been very excited for the new paper series,"Montage!

I also love the previous”Blue Fern Garden ""Ombre dreams"!

【cherisih】

My 2-year-old daughter is very much pleased with the umbrella these days.

A figure with the umbrella for adults is lovely!

I expressed the atmosphere that it rained with modeling paste and a rhinestone.

The pasteboard paper is also colored by watercolor.

 Chipboard circle  are embossed.（white and blue)

<Blue Fern Studios Products>

paper  Ombre dreams  Susan's dream

chipboard Beaded Strings/Adore,Love,Cherish

【Dreams come true】

I will introduce two cards.

These were made from the paper of one sheet.

Chip board of this basket is very favorite！

<Blue Fern Studios Products>

Paper   Blue fern Garden   Picnic/Ombre dreams dream cards

Chipboard   Spring Page Baubles/Little Baskets

【memories】

 

It made by the remaining papers that made the 1st card.

Glitter is applied after embossing to this chipboard. 

<Blue Fern Studios Products>

Paper   Blue fern Garden   Picnic

Chipboard  Lace Rounds/Heart Borders

Thank you for looking!

August projects with Blue Fern Garden

Hi Maja here today. I have two projects to show you, one layout and one card made with the Blue Fern Garden papers and BFS chipboard pieces. First up is the layout.

For this layout I used light modelling paste togehter with a stencil. I like this light paste because you can still see the pattern in the paper. Looks like embossing. My chipboard pieces I´ve painted with gesso and then used a stamp on them with some chalk.

Blue Fern products used:

papers: Blue Fern Garden - Boudoir and Picnic

chipboard: Lace Rounds and Bohemian Flowers

For my card I have used the new chipboerd piece " Birds ona wire".  I love birds and the color blue =) 

I have used 2 differerent colors of chalk on my chipboard and some pearls.

Blue Fern products used:

papers: Blue Fern Garden -Parlour

Chipborad: Birds on a wire 

Thanks for stopping by =)

Maja

Two off-the-page projects and a layout by Marie-Josee

Hello all!

I hope you are having a great summer so far. Here, it's been wonderful. I spent most of my time outside, but still managed to create a few projects for Blue Fern Studios. Here they are! :)

Angel canvas

To create this canvas, I used a chipboard from the Turkish Bits set. I glued it to my canvas, applied gesso on top with a sponge and added color with Silks Acrylic Glazes and three different colors of spray.

Once dry, I stamped words with black ink on top of my chipboard.

I also cut circles out of the Shannon's Dream paper from the Ombre Dreams collection and colored each circle with Silks Acrylic Glazes. You can still see the pattern, because the Silks are translucent.

Birdhouse

I used my Silhouette Portrait to create this tiny birdhouse. I bought a file from the Silhouette Online Store and used the Parlour paper from the Blue Fern Garden collection as a base.

Then, I tore pieces of the Charlotte's Dream paper from the Ombre Dreams collection to add texture to the roof.

I put the house on a chipboard from the Lace Rounds set and added gesso here and there. I then sprayed the whole thing with brown and teal mists.

August sketch

And here's my take at the August sketch, which was featured on the blog on August 1st. I used the Techno Rings, the word "Sunshine" from The Optimist Word Set and various papers from the Ombre Dreams collection.