Blending the Old with the New; October Inspiration with Sandi

Hello, hello!
Sandi here with you today sharing my October creations.
I've used 3 different paper collections but one thing remains the same: awesome Blue Fern Studios chipboard!

I received the new Memoires paper collection just a few days ago along with a new batch of chipboard, flowers, stamps, embossing powder and glitter. I love taking time to admire everything and start formulating ideas for projects.

"True Story"

The Memoires paper are my new favorite … they are kind of a blend of the "Serendipity" feel paired with the warm colors of our "Autumn Anthology" papers. So hard to decide where to start because each one is so beautiful! 

The base layer is Twilight Fable layered with some torn Nature's Novel and Calling Cards for my photo layers. I did some mixed media work and then stamped randomly with the Crackle Textures stamp. Behind my photo you'll find the Persian Ornament chipboard piece which was embossed with the new Mocha Embossing Powder. It sure does shine! I treated the title piece from True Story, Big Drama the same way. I wanted the colors to mimic the papers, so stayed in that color family.  

The Spring in Paris chipboard piece is divine! I chose Black Sand embossing powder for that one as well as for the border piece, Mina's Border. I thought is would work well for architectural pieces. Here you can see some of our new flowers, Memoires Blooms. So yummy! 

My border is only attached in one spot since it is layered over the Persian Ornament piece, so it looks a little crooked although it's not. It's just dangling a bit. See how much shine you get with Mocha Embossing Powder, wow!

I'm dying over all the new stamps I received this time! Some of them have been available for a few months but my previous DT order went in before their release. I love stamps that have textural effects and have used this one around the edges of the paper and then randomly thoughout the design. 

A really good look at the Persian Ornament chipboard! 

Another sweet Memories Bloom off to the side. 

I finished with some black ink splatters. 

Now I can't wait to create my next Memoires project! 

Blue Fern Studios products used:

Paper: Memoires Twilight Fable, Nature's Novel, Calling Cards

Chipboard: Persian Ornament, Spring in Paris, Mina's Border, True Story, Big Drama set

Stamps: Crackle Textures

Embossing Powder: Mocha, Black Sand

Flowers: Memoires Blooms

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"Reminisce"

Serendipity is the collection that just keeps on giving for me! I have used almost all I have and am saving my tiniest scraps because it is so cherished! This time another engagement photo with a sunburst which captures the joy between these two lovebirds! 

I did some texture work on the Merriment paper and then starting preparing my chipboard pieces. First the Rose Collage and then the Destiny Collage. This time, I decided to colorize with gelatoes after priming my chipboard with white gesso. Then I kicked the pieces up a notch by adding some random Auburn Embossing Powder. The Reminisce title piece from Serendipity Words 2 is simply inked and then dabbed with white gesso. 

For flowers, I've used a combination of Tranquil Roses, Memoires Blooms and Late Winter Lilies. Layers were built with torn pieces of the Fascination paper and corrugated cardboard. 

 The Calling Cards that come with each paper collection are perfect for layering and as seen here, for using as a subtitle or title phrase. I've tucked in a bridal pearl spray from my stash and added a few art stones to my design. Of course, everything was dabbed with gesso to blend. 

The Destiny Collage piece is a knockout on its own but the Auburn Embossing Powder is perfect for providing warmth to the page. 

Just a close up of both the right corner of my design.  

And finally a good close-up of the chipboard pieces themselves. 

Blue Fern Products used:

Paper: Serendipity Merriment, Fascination and Calling Cards

Chipboard: Rose Collage, Destiny Collage, Serendipity Words 2

Embossing Powder: Auburn

Flowers: Tranquil Roses, Memoires Blooms and Late Winter Lilies

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My last project was based on this month's Sketch by Michele Singh. You can find the October Challenge HERE.  We hope you'll find time to play along! 

"Yesterday"

I've been waiting to scrap this sweet photo since last November. As a Designer I am always working ahead, so I was using Christmas paper by the time I got the photo. This is sweet granddaughter Zoe with a pumpkin almost half as big as her! 

I dug back for an old favorite of mine, the Ombre Collection, specifically Leslie's Dream and Shannon's Dream. I took this opportunity to use the French Ironwork chipboard to anchor my design. I doubled my photos and nested then on some Calling Card, Shannon's Dream, cheesecloth and flowers! 

The Seasonal Wildflowers are a favorite of my as well, especially for outdoor scenes. Tp add color I've used a combination of Lime and Sage Embossing Powder. 

The French Ironwork is a majestic piece that I could used over and over. There are so many ways you could alter this for your designs. Here I've inked the piece and then added Nutmeg, 14 Karat and Chili Powder. The Yesterday title was treated the same. 

My Attic Charm flowers seemed a perfect match for my little pumpkin patch, so I used the Glitter Roses and Attic Charm Daisies to complete my design. I added a few simple textural pieces such as cheese cloth and seam binding. To draw the eye to the center of the page, I use Persimmon Imagine Ink Mist around the central design to blend everything together and then to splatter on the page. 

Just a dab of gesso and I'm done with this one! 

Blue Fern Studios products used:

Paper: Ombre Dreams Leslies Dreams, Shannon's Dreams and Calaling Cards

Chipboard: French Ironwork, Seasonal Wildflowers, Today, Tomorrow, Yesterday

Embossing Powder: Nutmeg, 14 Karat and Chili Powder

Stamps: Halftone

Flowers: Attic Charm Glitter Roses, Daisies

Mist: Persimmon

I think that wraps up October for me. 

You'll be seeing me here next month with some more Memoires creations! 

Thanks for coming by! 

Sandi

April Inspiration With Debbie

Hi everyone!  Debbie here with you today.    It's hard to believe that Spring is here.  It's been roller coaster of a ride with the temperatures.  One day in the 70's and the next day in the 40's.  I'm anxious to get outside and start prepping my flower beds, but I guess I am going to have to wait.  Hopefully next week it will warm up.  In the meantime, cooler temps makes for more scrappy time!  Today I have three  layouts to share created with the  Courtship Lane and Serendipity collections. 

 My first layout features papers from the Serendipity collection.   I used the Contemplation paper for the background and added some random stamping with the Arcadia Textures and Dreamy stamps.  The layers under the photo are from Calling Cards, Glee and Merriment. I also added flowers from the Courtship Blooms.

I took the Rose Collage chipboard and cut it in half.  I stamped it with some dark red and brown ink and then applied some Tattered Rose distress stain.  I then randomly applied  Dusty Rose Glitter. 

 Here you can see some of the Courtship Bloom flowers.  I added some Turkish Panel Chipboard pieces which I treated in the same fashion as the Rose Collage.

My title Anticipation is from the Serendipity Words 1.  To the right of the picture is the other half of the Rose Collage.

Blue Fern Studios Supplies

Paper:  Serendipity

Contemplation, Calling Cards
Glee, Merriment

Chipboard:

Serendipity Words 1

Rose Collage

Turkish Panel

Imagine Ink Glitter:
Dusty Rose

Flowers:
Courtship Blooms

Stamps:

Brocade Textures, Romantic Textures

My next layout features papers and flowers from Courtship Lane and a treasured family photo.  I used side B of Bourbon Avenue for the background.  Some random stamping with the Brocade Texture and Romantic Textures stamps and some light masking.  Lots and lots of fussy cutting to add multiple layers under my photo.  I used the Main Street, Concert Hall and Calling Cards papers.  Scattered about you will find flowers from Courtship Roses and Courtship Blooms.

On both sides of my layout I used Organic Vine Corner chipboard which I embossed with Lilac and White embossing powers.  Tucked beneath the photo are pieces from the Spring Trinkets chipboard which I embossed with White and Fuchsia embossing powders.

The title was embossed with a mixture of White, Fuchsia and Mystic Plum Embossing Powders.

Blue Fern Studios Supplies

Paper:  Courtship Lane

Bourbon Avenue, Main Street,
Concert Hall, Calling Cards

Chipboard:

Spring Trinkets

Organic Vine Corner

Everlasting Love

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder:

Lilac

Fuchsia

Flowers:
Courtship Blooms
Courtship Roses

Stamps:

Brocade Textures, Romantic Textures

My final layout was created for the April Sketch Challenge.  

I chose to scrap a photo of my mom, sister, brother and I from way back when.  I used the Lovers Lane side B paper for my background and the Parkway paper to create layering under my picture.  Lots of stamping on my background using the Dreamy, Romantic Accents and Arcadia Textures stamps and paint splatters.


I used a mixture of the Sage, Honey and Garnet embossing powders on the Tangier Page Panel chipboard,  along with some Peridot, Merlot, Pyrite and Grape Glitter.

Here you can see some of the new Courtship Bloom Flowers in brown and tan.  For those  interested that cute little girl in the picture is me!

To the right of my photo I used the Lace Heart Border which I embossed with the Sage and Honey embossing powers.  I added some gold microbeads and Peridot glitter.

My title is from the Captured Words chipboard set.  I went a little crazy with the embossing using a mixture of Sage, Honey and Garnet embossing powers along with some Pyrite glitter.

Blue Fern Studios Supplies

Paper:  Courtship Lane

Lovers Lane, Parkway

Chipboard:

Lace Heart Border

Captured Words

Tangier Page Panel

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder:

Sage, Honey & Garnet

Glitter:

Peridot, Merlot, Pyrite, Grape

Stamps:

Arcadia Textures

Dreamy
Romantic Accents

Flowers:
Courtship Blooms

I hope I have inspired you!
Thanks for stopping by!
. . . Debbie

Album inspiration by Evgenia Petzer

Hello dear friends! Its Evgenia Petzer with you today and its a bittersweet post for me as its my last post over BFS blog, I had such a great time this year and am very thankful for this opportunity.
 I have the new album, that I have prepared for you, I used three collections of Blue Fern Studios papers and lots of chipboard pieces in it.

I used lots of layers, fussy cutting from gorgeous papers that are just perfect for this and am very happy with teh result.

Blue Fern Studios chipboard used on the cover: Twillight Garden Frame

Blue Fern Studios chipboard used here: Spring trinkets,

Blue Fern Studios chipboard used on this spread: Mini flourishes, Charmed Page Dangles,

Blue Fern Studios chipboard used on this spread: Rose collage, Symphony border

Blue Fern Studios chipboard used on this spread: doily bunting, butterfly grid, garden gate,

Have  a great relaxing Sunday and hope that you can find some time for scrapping!

Evgenia