Altered Art--with Keren Tamir

Hi Everyone,

Its Keren here with two altered projects for the Blue Fern Studios blog.

For my first project I created a pair of mermaid shadow boxes by altering two 6x6  canvases. I have a step by step video tutorial below to show you how I created them.

Here is the step by step video tutorial below:

I used two 6x6 canvases and reversed them to create the shadow box effect.

I love creating these type of projects as they are perfect for displaying on a mantlepiece.

I used the Seaside Cottage collection and various embossing powders and glitters to embellish these canvases.

I used real shells and starfish as embellishments and even added some netting to make it look as if it is under the sea.

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My second project this month is an altered paint brush.

I took a wide old paint brush and embellished it using many different types of chipboard pieces. 

I took a wide old paint brush and embellished it using many different types of Blue Fern Studios chipboard .

I used pieces from the following chipboard sets: Cogs and Gears, Moving Parts, Roman Clock and Wind up.

I also used one of the Tattered Butterflies as the focus and then I cut the chipboard word Heart to get the word Art. It was perfect for this piece and I still have the word "he" for another project.

The chipboard and paint brush was first covered in black gesso and then embossed with the following Blue Fern Studios embossing powders: Peacock, 14 Karat, Heavenly and Magenta.

Finally I added some touches of gold paint to fill in the areas where the embossing powders could not reach.

Thank you so much for visiting the Blue Fern Studios Blog

Have a wonderful day!!

Keren

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June inspiration by Elena Volchkova

Hi everyone! Today, I have prepared three layouts using Attic Charm Collection. And I'm happy to show it to you. They are very romantic. Because this collection is very romantic and tender. But you are now convinced.

"Little princess roses" layout

This layout about one pretty girl. This layout for the little princess, who loves flowers. I used the Attire paper from the Attic Charm Collection as my background paper. Very gentle scrap paper!

This large butterfly from "Tattered Butterflies" set flew to greet our princess.

"Great Outdoors" from All Natural Set I covered with Imagine Ink Fuchsia embossing powder. And the green leaves covered with Imagine Ink Lime embossing powder and watercolor paints.

Two butterflies - large butterfly from "Tattered Butterflies" set was covered with mixture of Imagine Ink embossing powders in Mystic Plum and Fuchsia, which give the the perfect combination! A little butterfly - it from vellum on which you can see Serendipity Medley Stamp with Imagine Ink Fuchsia embossing powder.

Blue Fern Studio Supply List:

Paper: Attic Charm - Attire
Chipboard:  All Natural Set, Tattered Butterflies

Stamps: Serendipity Medley

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder: Fuchsia, Mystic Plum, Lime 

Flowers:  Courtship Roses

"Love is in the air" layout

This layout is about a young couple who are so in love and happy.
The mix of a great paper for background Curio and Generation from Attic Charm collection.

Love is in the air...

Flying heart from the "Valentine Hearts" set was covered with mixture of Imagine Ink embossing powders in Melon, 14 Karat, that so good together.

And then you can see in the background mix of glitters - Sunshine and Orange Peel. They are so sunny!

Flower from "Tranquil Blooms" set and "Tranquil Roses and Lilies" set create a romantic atmosphere for lovers.

Making Plans Stamp on the background and chipboard Shabby Brick Panel complicate the background. Make it fun!

Shabby Brick Panel I colored with 14 Karat and Copper Imagine Ink Embossing Powders.

Blue Fern Studio Supply List:

Paper: Attic Charm - Curio, Generation
Chipboard:  Shabby Brick Panel, Valentine Hearts

Stamp: Making Plans

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder: Melon, 14 Karat, Copper 

Glitters: Sunshine, Orange Peel

Flowers:  Tranquil Blooms, Tranquil Roses and Lilies

"In the Garden of Eden" layout

My third june project you can already see. This layout I have made for the Blue Fern June sketch.
I used the Curio paper from the Attic Charm Collection as my background paper. And a lot of romantic details, I invite you to consider.

 In this paradisiacal garden birds sing and grow roses from the "Attic Charm Glitter Roses" flowers set. Bird from the "Little Birds" set was covered with mixture of Cotton Candy Imagine Ink embossing powders and Sunshine Glitter.

Сute little elements and Sunshine Glitter. Love it!

Dress Shop Stamp on the background.
"Glee" I covered to with Imagine Ink Bonny Blue embossing powder.
And Ironwork Arch was covered with Petal Imagine Ink embossing powder.

Blue Fern Studio Supply List:

Paper: Attic Charm - Curio
Chipboard:  Little Birds Set,  Ironwork Arch

Stamps: Dress Shop, Serendipity Medley

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder: Petal, Cotton Candy, Bonny Blue 

Glitters: Sunshine

Flowers:  Attic Charm Glitter Roses

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

February Inspiration by Debbie

Hi everyone!  Debbie here with you today.  I have 3 layouts to share that I created with the Blush and Timeless paper collections, along another one featuring the new Serendipity paper collection.  Lots to share so this will be a lengthy post.  The new Serendipity collection was introduced  last month along with new chipboard, glitter and embossing powders.  Here is what I created with the Serendipity papers.

Serendipity is a gorgeous collection!  Love the vintage look, details and colors.  Here I've used the Chronicle paper for my background.  I applied some masking, misting using the Imagine Ink Sky and Winter Mint Mists along with the Arcadia Textures and Romantic Accent stamps and paint splatters. I used the Reminisce and Calling Cards papers to layer under my photo.

I used two chipboard pieces here.  The new Swan Gate along with the Swirly Circle.  Both were embossed with Oatmeal and Sea Mist embossing powders.  I then randomly added some paint and micro beads.

My title Dream Big is from The Optimist Word Set.  I first painted the words and then sprinkled on some Cranberry Glitter.

Blue Fern Studios Supplies
Paper:  Serendipity
Chronicle, Reminisce, Calling Cards

Chipboard:
Swan Gate
Swirly Circle
Dream Big

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder:
Oatmeal, Sea Mist

Imagine Ink Glitter:
Cranberry

Imagine Ink Mists:
Sky
Winter Mint

Stamps:
Arcadia Textures
Romantic Accents

The next layout was created using the Blush Collection.

The background paper is Key To My Heart.  The colors and details on the paper are beautiful! I applied masking, misting with Imagine Ink Cotton Candy Mist, stamping with Romantic Accents and Texture Circles to the background.  Layers of papers under my photo include Callings Cards and Cupids Folly.

The True Romance chipboard was embossed with a mixture of  Pearl and Cotton Candy embossing powders, then lightly stamped with the Romantic Accents stamp.  I used the Floral Heats chipboard which I cut apart and embossed with Cotton Candy and added pink paint.  The flowers from the Floral Hearts are placed randomly on my layout.

Both sides of the photo include pieces of the Floral Hearts chipboard and Turkish Bits chipboard which I colored with gelatos and misted with Imagine Ink Persimmon Mist.

Blue Fern Studios Supplies
Paper:  Blush
Key To My Heart, Cupids Folly, Calling Cards

Chipboard:
True Romance
Floral Hearts
Turkish Buts

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder:
Cotton Candy
Pearl

Imagine Ink Mists:
Cotton Candy

Stamps:
Texture Circles
Romantic Accents

My final two layouts were created with the vintage Timeless collection.

My background paper is Song "Side B".  Lots of masking, misting and stamping using the Arcadia Textures, Forever, Romantic Accents, Shabby Edges and Vintage Edges stamps along with some embossing with Honey and Sage Imagine Ink Embossing Powders.  Lots of layering under a treasured photo, my dad on the right using Keepsakes and Calling Cards paper.

I used the Chelsea Medallion and Damask Panel  chipboard which I embossed with Oatmeal and Sage embossing powders.

The butterfly was cut from the Papillions paper and embossed with the Honey and Sage embossing powders.

Blue Fern Studios Supplies
Paper:  Timeless
Song, Keepsakes, Calling Cards

Chipboard:
Chelsea Medallion
Damask Panel

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder:
Honey
Sage
Oatmeal

Stamps:
Arcadia Textures
Romantic Accents
Forever
Shabby Edges
Vintage Edges

My final layout featuring the Timeless Collection was created for the February sketch challenge.

I used side B of the Freedom paper for the background, with some masking, paint splatters and stamping using the Romantic Accents and Dreamy stamps.

The Tattered Butterfly chipboard was embossed with Iris, Pearl and Buttercup embossing powders.

Beneath my flower clusters I used the Blooming Foliage chipboard which I covered with some brown texture paste and added some Pyrite Glitter.

The title Timeless was embossed with Iris, Pearl and Buttercup embossing powders and lightly stamped.

Blue Fern Studios Supplies
Paper:  Timeless
Freedom, Keepsakes, Papillons

Chipboard:
Timeless
Tattered Butterfly
Blooming Foliage

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder:
Iris
Pearl
Buttercup

Stamps:
Romantic Accents
Dreamy

There is still plenty of time to enter our February sketch challenge.  Michelle Singh has created a beautiful sketch for you to use.

For more details and inspiration from the DT please click here.

I hope I have inspired you today with my layouts.

Thanks for stopping by!
. . . Debbie

April Projects by Melinda Thompson

Hi everyone :)

I have two new projects to share with you today using lots of gorgeous Blue Fern Studios products.

For my 1st layout I have chosen to use some Ombre Dreams papers...so so gorgeous! I have used Charlotte's Dream as the background paper with the Calling Cards as my layers.

"Baby Blues"

I have used the Roman Clock Set - Small and teamed it up with the gorgeous Tattered Butterlies and the word Baby from the Baby Words Set.

I have used lots of mists and inks to blend and tone my chipboard peices in to the colours of my photo and papers.

Products Used:

Paper: Omber Dreams - Charlotte's Dreams & Calling Cards

Chipboard: Roman Clock Set - Small, Tattered Butterflies, Baby

My 2nd project I decided to start with a plain white sheet of cardstock as I wanted to use the Number Grid - Large to be the focus of my layout.

"Smile"

Paper layers behind the photo are from the Sanctuary Collection.  I love that saying that is found on one of the Calling Cards.

I love these peices of chipboard from the Picture Perfect Collection..they are perfect for a fun layout.  I have again used many mists and inks with water to push the colour around on the chipboard.

  

Products Used:

Paper: Sanctuary Collection

Chipboard: Number Grid - Large, Smile, Picture Perfect, Negatives from the Jumbo Rings Panel

Hope you enjoyed my projects...

See you next month and happy scrapping!

Melinda :)

My First DT Projects By Angelica Franssen

Hello everyone! Angelica here with you today. I'm so excited to finally share my very first  projects as Blue Fern Studios designer. I’m so delighted to be part of a team with amazing designers and fantastic products. I hope this year you’ll be inspired by my projects. Here is a little bit about me….

My name is Angelica and I’m a stay-at-home mom. I’ve been married for sixteen years and have four children. I first started scrapbooking about fifteen years ago while my husband was serving in the military. He was frequently deployed and I needed something to keep me occupied. I wasn't a crafter until I found scrapbooking and never looked backed.  I love the art it's become today. I'm very passionate about scrapbooking and this has led me achieve a small successful business on Etsy.

You can find me at my blog
http://angelicascrappenings.blogspot.com/

This is my first project based on the sketch:

I used the Meadows of Time, Botanical Garden and Calling Cards pattern paper from the Sanctuary Collection. I painted the Grunge Frame chippy randomly with gesso and misted it. Once it was dry I added just a tad bit of burgundy paint.

 For this layout I used the Garden Plaza and Conservatory papers also from the Sanctuary Collection. I did some layering with the Large Roman Clock pieces. Painting them with gesso then adding some textured paint.  Once dried I place the small clock on top of the large.

The Butterfly Grid had to be my most favorite piece. If you know me, you know I adore butterflies. I painted the grid and adhered it to the Boudoir pattern paper. Then, I layered the Tattered Butterflies over larger butterflies on the grid. Making it three dimensional.

Thank you for taking the time.....see you next month!!!

~Angelica