July Inspiration With Debbie, Featuring Serendipity and Sanctuary

Hi everyone!  Hope everyone here in the USA is enjoying their summer.  The weather has been up and down, sunny, hot, mild and breezy with a twist of rain. Can't complain though.  Lots of time to spend outdoors on the weekends!  Today I have three layouts to share created with the Serendipity and Sanctuary paper collections, along with lots of chipboard, embossing powders, glitter and  flowers.  

 My first layout features the Serendipity paper collection and a sweet photo of a friend's daughter.   I used the Merriment paper for the background and added some texture  with some masking, paint splatters, misting with the Imagine Ink Sky and Cotton Candy Mists, along with some random stamping with the Garden Frolic stamp.   The layers under the photo are from Calling Cards, Anticipation, Chronicle and Fascination.

I used the Deja Vu Dangle Chippies here, embossed with many colors, Mushroom, Snow, Auburn, Fuchsia and Breeze.

To the side of my photo is a cluster of Blue Fern flowers, including the Attic Charm Daisies and Glitter Roses along with some Tranquil Lilies.  I cut apart a Berry Stem chipboard piece which was embossed with a mixture of Auburn and 14 Karat embossing powders.  I added a few metal flowers which were embossed with Snow, 14 Karat, Breeze and Fuchsia embossing powders.

Here I've placed pieces of the Quatrefoil Panel and Tangier Page Panel, both embossed with Snow, 14 Karat, Breeze and Fuchsia embossing powders along with a sprinkling of Blue Ice and The Pink Ladies Imagine Ink Glitter. 

Blue Fern Studios Supplies

Paper:  
Serendipity:  Merriment, Anticipation, Calling Cards,
Chronicle and Fascination

Chipboard:

Deja Vu Dangles Chippies, Berry Stems,
Quatrefoil Panel, Tangier Page Panel

Embossing Powders:
Mushroom, Snow, 14 Karat, Breeze, Auburn, Fuchsia

Flowers:
Attic Charm Daisies, Attic Charm Glitter Roses, Tranquil Lilies

Glitter:
Blue Ice, The Pink Ladies
Stamps:

Garden Frolic
Mist:
Sky, Cotton Candy

My next layout features the Glee paper from the Serendipity collection.   I added some  masking and paint splatters.  Layers  underneath the photo are from the Imagination paper and Keepsakes paper from the Timeless collection.  I had a lot of fun working on this layout mixing embossing powders to compliment my picture, which I took it a few years ago.  I have a big planter on my deck full of daisies. 

The Blooming Flourish chipboard was embossed with a mixture of Verdant, Sage and Auburn embossing powers.  I cut the flourish in half and used it on both sides of my photo.  The Royal Monarch Butterfly and Mini Ring Things chipboard were covered in brown ink and then embossed with a mixture of Verdant, Auburn, Chili Power and Tangerine Embossing Powders.  

The title is from the Brilliant, Amazing, Dazzling word set, embossed with the same mixture of embossing powers I used on the butterfly and mini rings.  I used a stencil on the background with some brown texture paste and sprinkled on some Autumn Glitter and Auburn embossing powder.

Blue Fern Studios Supplies

Paper:  Serendipity

Glee, Imagination
Paper:  Timeless - Keepsakes

Chipboard:

Blooming Flourishes, Mini Ring Things, Royal Monarch,
Dazzling

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder:

Auburn, Verdant, Sage, Chili Powder, Tangerine

Glitter:
Autumn

My third layout  was created using papers from the Sanctuary Collection.  I used the Botanical Garden for my background and added some random masking. 

To the right side of the photo I used the Gingers Poppies Chipboard which I embossed with Mushroom Imagine Ink embossing powder and then lightly inked with some cranberry and purple ink.  I used some Blue Fern flowers from the Attic Charm Daisies, Tranquil Lilies and Courtship Blooms. 

The Floral Lattice Bits Chipboard was embossed with Mushroom and lightly ink with cranberry and purple inks.

The title is from The Optimist Word set, which I lightly inked with purple.  I used two purple roses from Courtship Blooms which I sprinkled with some Merlot Glitter and then misted a darker purple.

Blue Fern Studios Supplies

Paper:  Sanctuary

Botanical Garden, Calling Cards, Bountiful

Chipboard: 

Ginger's Poppies, Floral Lattice Bits, The Optimist Word Set

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder:

Mushroom

Flowers:
Attic Charm Daisies, Tranquil Lilies, Courtship Blooms

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

The Light & Dark of it

Hi Blue Fern fans!  Today we thought we would share with you some layouts from various members of our Creative Team.  Some of the layouts will be light and some will be dark.  Like most of you, we like to mix it up, and Blue Fern paper will allow you to do that with our diverse paper collections.

First up, let's take a look at some layouts that are soft and mellow.

Marie Eve Bernard used this paper from the Serendipity collection with muted colors that seem to have been made just for this adorable baby photo.  She created just the amount of color she wanted with texture and embellishments.

Sandi Clarkson has chosen to use the somewhat brighter Blush collection for this soft, romantic wedding layout, with stunning pops of color.

This light pink paper from the Serendipity collection is what Cathi O'Neill chose for her layout with this unique photo.  The color palette of the background allows this bold photo to be the star of the show!

But sometimes we are all in the mood for something a little darker - a little more dramatic.  See how the next three members of our Creative Team used darker paper for their layouts.

Speaking of drama, Marie Josee Hamel's layout using paper from the Timeless collection is quite dramatic with the stark white against the beautiful background. 

The photo on Pascale Bernard's layout stands out beautifully, thanks to the various shades of gold she has added to this stunning layout.  This paper is from the Sanctuary collection

Nicole Doiron began with this dark background paper from the Serendipity collection and brought it to life by adding soft colors with  the flowers, chipboard, and other embellishments.  It really adds to the sweetness of this darling photo.

We thought we would finish it up with this art journal page created by Wilma Voermans who chose to use both dark and light, resulting in gorgeous contrast.  The chipboard piece from the "2 Hearts Set", which she has painted black, is the focal point of her page.

That's it for today.  We hope you enjoyed seeing the many ways Blue Fern products can be used, whether you're in a light and airy mood, or a more dark and dramatic mood.

Enjoy your weekend!

Tranquility Inspiration & More - by Nicole Doiron

You have seen lots of beautiful creations featuring Blue Fern Studios' latest collection Tranquility, and I am sure that you are in love with it!  I have to say that I absolutely adore all BFS collections, but this one is my new favorite!  It has everything to please my crafty heart from beautiful wood grain to soft earthy tones!!

Let's start my post today with more details on 2 layouts using Tranquility that you may have already seen on the blog, the first one being my take on the May sketch challenge

This is the gorgeous Blue Fern Studios sketch for May.

To coincide with the Tranquility collection, Blue Fern Studios has released a few sets of chipboard words that match the name of each paper in the collection.  I chose the word Jubilation for my layout in order to represent the blooming of nature that makes most everyone happy during this time of year... 

Springtime in the northern hemisphere!

I used a brand new Imagine Ink Embossing Powder color on my title and the Scalloped Border which is simply called Ruby, and I can tell that it will be used a lot on in future creating because the colour is so rich and beautiful!

On the Spring Trinkets, I used Tangerine.  And on my background, I embossed a stamp pattern using the Wallflower stamp and Chili Powder embossing powder.

As you may well know, Blue Fern Studios are making flowers now, and when I saw these orange pretties from the Tranquil Blooms set, I knew I had to use them right away.  They were the main inspiration,
along with the sketch, for my entire page.

Blue Fern Studios Supplies

Paper: Tranquility (Hushed, Peaceful, Serenity, Calling Cards)
Chipboard: Jubilation, Spring Trinkets, Scalloped Border

Flowers: Tranquil Blooms

Stamp: Wallflower

Imagine Ink Embossing Powders: Ruby, Tangerine, Chili Powder

  Next is this very serene layout created on some of that gorgeous woodgrain pattern I mentioned earlier.

The name of this collection is perfect... all papers give a soothing sense of calm...

And the title Serenity seemed to fit perfectly!  I embossed the bottom part of it first with Seamist, and then did the part with Snow, and I blended it together with a little pearly paint and some light touches of gold.

One of my favorite chipboard pieces is this delectable feather called La Plume.

I covered it with Snow embossing powder and dipped one side of it in metallic gold paint.

I absolutely adore this quote and found that it went perfectly with the my page.

Blue Fern Studios Supplies

Papers: Tranquility (Calm, Contentment)

Chipboard: Serenity, Checker Bits, La Plume

Stamp: Texture Set One

Flowers: Tranquility Blooms, Courtship Blooms

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder: Snow, Sea Mist, Mushroom

  And my last share for you today is this brand new layout created with older BFS papers, a combination of Sanctuary and Autumn Anthology collections as well as the pretty blue packaging cardstock 

that comes with all your Blue Fern Studios products.

Below you can see the Capture the Moment title covered with Breeze Imagine Ink embossing powder.  

I find it looks so nice against the rich burgundy background paper.

Another favorite chipboard piece of mine is this one called Deja Vu Atelier.  I love the combination of floral
and steampunk with fancy paneling.  I covered it with Garnet embossing powder.

On the upper right corner of my layout is a little cluster of embellishments,
including an Ironwork Accent and Leafy Page Accent.

You can see a glimpse here of my stamping work on the bottom layer of paper
using the Serendipity stamp and Blue Sky embossing powder.

I am so grateful to Blue Fern Studios for all these amazing products!

Blue Fern Studios Supplies:
Papers: Sanctuary (Botanical Garden, Calling Cards)
Autumn Anthology (Parfumerie)
Chipboard: DejaVu Atelier, Capture the Moment, Ironwork Accents, Leafy Page Accents
 Stamp: Serendipity Medley
Imagine Ink Embossing Powder: Garnet, Breeze, Blue Sky

April Inspiration by Elena Volchkova

Hi everyone! Today, I have prepared three layouts using the beautiful Blue Fern Studio materials. And I'm happy to show them to you.

Adventure's layout

My first layout about travelling and adventures at sea. Pirate spirit and eco style.
I used the Meadows of Time paper from the Sanctuary collection. It's lovely combination of colors.

Chipboard "Born to be Wild" I colored with Heavenly and Seven seas Imagine Ink Embossing Powders.

Leaves from the "All Natural Set" was covered with Imagine Ink Lime embossing powder.

Bird from сhipboard set "Birds in Flight" toned white acrylic and decorated with Postal Textures Stamp.

In my project you can seу the many eco-friendly elements such as wood saw cuts, cork, stars anise, craft, thread and stones.

Blue Fern Studio Supply List:

Paper:  Sanctuary - Meadows of Time

Chipboard: Born to be Wild, Birds in Flight, All Natural Set

Stamps: Postal Textures

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder:  Heavenly, Seven seas, Lime

Dreamy layout

My second april project you can already see. This layout I have made for the Blue Fern April sketch.
This layout is about a girl, which need to believe in yourself and know that she is beautiful!
I used the Main Street paper from the Timeless Collection as my background paper.

 "Wish" сhipboard was covered with mixture of Garnet Imagine Ink embossing powder and Merlot Glitter. I used the Burnt Copper glitter to color the chipboard Renaissance Border.

Blue Fern Studio Supply List:

Paper:   Timeless- Main Street, Serendipity - calling Cards

Chipboard: Renaissance Border, set "Wish, Wonder, Dream"

Stamps: Romantic Accents

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder: Garnet, Nutmeg, Copper

Glitters: Autumn, Burnt Copper, Merlot

Flowers: Courtship Blooms, Courtship Roses

Green spring layout

Spring layout for one more wonderful young girl. Many flowers and tenderness. The mix of a great paper for background - Love Story (calling Cards) and Frolic (Allegro).

Bird Ornaments Chipboard was covered with Imagine Ink 14 Karat embossing powder and cracle past on the bird.

Сute little elements and Brocade Texture Stamp on the background.

Sprigs Blooming Foliage сhipboard was covered with mixture of Imagine Ink embossing powders in Lime and Sage, which give the the perfect combination! Courtship Blooms flowers added volume and charm.

Blue Fern Studio Supply List:

Paper:  Love Story- calling Cards, Frolic - Allegro

Chipboard: Bird Ornaments, set "Wish, Wonder, Dream", Blooming Foliage

Stamps: Brocade Texture

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder: 14 Karat, Lime, Sage

Flowers: Courtship Blooms

I hope you enjoy viewing my projects. See you next time :)
Hugs, Elena