Three Layouts Featuring Autumn Anthology and Frolic

Hi everyone!  Debbie here with you today sharing 3 layouts I created.  My first two layouts feature the
 new paper collection Autumn Anthology!  Absolutely love this new collection!  The colors and details
in the paper are beautiful!    

I thought the new Autumn Anthology collection worked well with some old treasured family photos.

I love this old photo of my grandparents, my mom and her siblings.  I used Newsworthy, Mercantile, Gazebo and Calling Cards papers.  Lots of layering behind my photo and some fussy cutting.

I used one of the new Blue Fern Studios Imagine Ink Mica Color Mists, Sky on my chipboard title and then stamped it with the new Essential Textures stamps.

Tucked beneath layers of papers I used the Roman Clock chipboard.

Here I've used the new French Ironwork chipboard piece which I left untreated and use the new Persimmon mist.  Leaving the chipboard raw brought out a darker color in the mist.

I also used the new Leaf mist on a mini flourish chipboard piece.

On my next layout I used Calling Cards and Cottage papers from the Autumn Anthology paper collection. Here I've used another treasured family photo of my mom and her brother.

I did some masking on the background and misted with the Persimmon mist.
Here you can see when sprayed on a light background the color is much brighter.

The new chipboard piece, An Autumn Story was covered with acrylic glaze and given a light misting with the Persimmon mist.  I used a Garden Daisy chipboard which I misted with the Sky mist and cut apart to use in two different places on my layout.

The Garden Lattice Bits Chipboard was covered with an acrylic glaze.  Tucked into my flower cluster is the other piece of the Garden Daisy chipboard.

I used a piece of the Symphony border chipboard here in my flower cluster.

My final layout was created using the Frolic collection and was based off of the September sketch.

I used several papers on this layout, Amoroso, Friendship, Mercantile, Dan Le Jardin, Allegro, Secretary Calling Cards ,and Petits Moments, mostly for layering behind my photo

         

                               

            I took the Tea Medley chipboard piece and cut it in half, using it on both sides of my picture.  I primed it with gesso and embossed it with pink embossing powder.

           Tucked within my flower clusters of piece of the Floral Medley Frame with I randomly sprinkled with pink embossing powder.

 At the top of my layout I used the Jasmine Floral Pendant which I embossed with light pink embossing powder.

I hope you have enjoyed my layouts.  Don't forget that you still have time to enter our September Sketch Challenge.  You can find all of the details here.

Thanks for stopping by!
. . . Debbie

Three projects with Autumn Anthology by Marie-Josée

Hello, Blue Fern Studios fans!

Fall is just around the corner, and Blue Fern Studios has just released its newest collection, Autumn Anthology, which is full of lovely, rich colors. Here are the three projects I created with this stunning collection, which I LOVE!

"Amour" layout

For this layout, I used the Balcony paper as my background. Since it's a busy paper, I decided to go with a black and white photo.

I added pieces of paper under my photo. Both come from the Mercantile paper; I used both sides of it.

The title is from the French Words set. I altered it with black Archival ink.

On both sides of my photo, I used the two pieces of the Ironwork Edges chipboard set. I altered them with a touch of white gesso.

I also used a stamp from the Essential textures set, with black Archival ink.

Altered tin box

Here's an altered tin box I created with the rest of the Mercantile paper sheet.

I also add a piece of chipboard to the front of the tin box, from the Classic ornaments set.

And here are two closeup views so that you can see the beautiful pattern of the Mercantile paper.

 

 

Cards

Here are the two cards I created on kraft cardstock.

 

 

For the first one, I used the Penmanship paper and a piece of chipboard from the
Classic Ornaments set. I also used a small piece of the Mercantile paper.

For the second one, I used the Penmanship paper and two pieces of chipboard from the
Classic Corners set.

Thank you, and have a great week!

MJ

Frolic inspiration from Elena Morgun

Hello friends!

The weekend is around the corner. And I would like to inspire you with some new projects. Today I have prepared a layout with a video tutorial and ATC set.

This layout I created for a friend as a present. Her son's photo was my main inspiration. I decided to create layers with the help of chipboards. I painted them with Silks this time. I love the color transitions I got here. The layout turned out very shiny.

Video tutorial

Blue Fern Studios product used
Paper
Frolic: Veranda

Stamp
Journey
Halftone
Forever

Chipboard
Mod Squares
Perfect, Adorable, Special
Turkish Panel

I enjoy creating ATCs and swapping them. They are quite fast to make, but that doesn't make them less beautiful. Here is my recipe for today: stamp the background, add some elements such as papers, chipboards, butterflies and finish with adding some watercolors. Enjoy your creations!

Blue Fern Studios product used

Paper
Frolic: Secretary
Frolic: Dans le Jardin

Stamp
Journey
Halftone
Forever
Vintage Edges

Chipboard
Bohemian Flowers

Hope to see you soon again!

Take care,

Elena Morgun

September Projects by Melinda Thompson

Hello BFS fans :)

The months are rolling around pretty quickly aren't they! I have another 2 projects to share with you all.

First project I am using more gorgeous papers from the Deja Vu paper range. Here I have layered up a couple of the larger circle chipboard pieces underneath my photo layers.

"Precious Memories"

Some closeups...I love the soft greens and apricots in this paper range.

Paper: Deja Vu Collection

Chipboard: Beaded Flourish, Corner Flourishes, Graduated Circles, Heart Borders

My second project is using some papers from the Love Story collection. I love the white and black teamed up with red and blue.

"Our Cousin"

Some closeups from the gorgeous chipboard pieces....the heart scallop border is just beautiful.

Paper: Love Story Collection

Chipboard: Heart Borders, Chunky Heart Panel, Brackets, Heart Hugs, Majestic Frame 

Thank you so much for stopping by..hope you feel inspired to be creative today :)

Melinda

It's time to announce a winner!

Welcome to the weekend.  We hope you have something fun and relaxing in your plans.  To to those of you in the United States, we wish you a happy Labor Day.  We're here today to choose a winner for our August Sketch Challenge, and to feature some of the outstanding layouts.

Our winner, based on a random draw is.................Entry #9, which belongs to Marie-Eve of Canada.

Congratulations Marie-Eve.  As the winner, you will receive a package of Blue Fern Studios chipboard.  Please send me an e-mail, within the next 7 days, to {valerie(at)bluefernstudios(dot)com} to claim your prize.

Here is the adorable layout Marie-Eve created using a couple of Blue Fern chipboard pieces (the Chain Link Panel, and the Friends title, which is part of the arrow words set).  That title couldn't be more perfect!

Now we have the pleasure of featuring some of the layouts that were entered in the sketch challenge.  The entries this month were beyond amazing!  There were so many exceptional layouts, that we had a very difficult time narrowing it down this month, so we have seven layouts for you.  We're sure you will enjoy seeing this month's featured layouts that includes lots of adorable children, including Shirley Temple!

Our first featured layout this month was created by Elisabeth of Norway.  She has combined paper from the Montage collection, along with a chipboard piece from the Charmed Page Dangles, and a title from the Spiritually Speaking set of words.  Everything comes together so nicely with this sweet photo.

Next up is this lovely layout by Anna Rogalska who used paper from our Frolic collection.  We love how Anna used this paper with an all-over pattern, and created such an elegant background for this playful photo.  She tucked in a piece of the Frolic Mesh chipboard behind her photo.

 Tomo M of Japan rotated the sketch to create this layout using paper from the Love Story collection, which is perfect with this photo taken at a Rose Garden.  The chipboard Fabulous title was the finishing touch. 

Lynette Jacobs of South Africa created the next layout with paper from our Deja Vu collection.  We love her take on the sketch and how everything compliments the photo so well.  The title is from the Perfect, Adorable, Special set of words and the large vertical piece is the Deja Vu Atelier chippie that was designed to coordinate with this collection.

Nicole Doiron of Canada, like many of you, found that we like to put our chipboard in pretty packaging, which she has used behind this sweet photo (so be sure not to discard it).   We love how she used three chipboard pieces (Tattered Diamond Bits, Fancy Birdcage, and Butterfly Kisses title) and has altered each of them in a different way.  Way to go Nicole!

Ardi du Preez of South Africa created this very dramatic layout using paper from our Sanctuary collection.  The blues and browns together are beautiful!  Once again, a Blue Fern chipboard title was used as well as some chipboard pieces tucked in behind the photo.

Shizuka of Japan created this layout for the challenge using paper from the Deja Vu collection and the Broken Rings chipboard set.  Painting the chipboard white adds so much to her layout with such a fresh look.  We also loved all the fussy cutting!

We hope you enjoyed this look at some of our favorite layouts from August.  Nothing makes us more happy than to see you use Blue Fern products in such creative ways!

Thanks to all of you who participated in our sketch challenge.  You can find our September challenge by clicking on the image at the top of our blog.

Two New Scrapbooking Layouts Featuring Frolic and Paisley & Vine by Kim Price

Hello again everyone! I'm back up on the blog today to share a couple of new projects created using the brand new collections, Frolic and Paisley & Vine. I'm such a fan of Blue Fern Studios products and these two new collections do not disappoint - they are simply stunning.

My first layout today showcases the beauty of Frolic - a gorgeously feminine collection. I've used Frolic Allegro patterned paper as my base, adding layers of fussy cut flowers and paper ribbons taken from Amoroso.

In between my paper layers I've arranged Aloha Flourish chipboard having painted it up in coordinating colors of carmine, mustard and green, then added my Always and Forever sentiment on top.

My second project for today features papers from both Frolic and Paisley & Vine.

I've used Paisley & Vine Bohemian patterned paper, adding a light coat of paint to soften the design and a few splashes of mist around the edges for effect.

When my background had dried I added layers of cut out designs from Paisley & Vine Vineland patterned paper along with a floral design taken from Frolic Veranda. The frame in the center of my design can be found on Paisley & Vine Playing Cards patterned paper.

I've then added the two floral chipboard pieces Paisley & Vine Flowers adorning the left of my design, giving them a watercolor look in coordinating shades of blue and green. I've gone ahead and tucked a piece from Berry Stems behind one of the paper layers, and used a title from Wish, Wonder, Dream.

Sadly this is my final post for Blue Fern Studios as I am currently on a year long trip away from home with my husband and I am unable to keep up with my scrapbooking commitments. I absolutely love Blue Fern products and know they will continue to go from strength to strength.

Thank you for allowing me the privilege of being a part of this amazing team.



-Kim Price