Paper bag mini journal

Hello everyone! Henriëtte here with a mini journal made from a paper bag and decorated 

with the Eclectic Charm collection.

This mini journal measures 5,5 x 3 1/4 inches. 

I found the idea for this kind of journal on the Creativecafegirl You Tube channel.

She has various tutorials available.

The cover is made using a small paper bag. 

I've glued a cute bird from the ephemera pack on the front and for closure I've added a ribbon.

The pages inside the journal are kraft packaging papers.

This journal has 12 pages and all pages are decorated with the Eclectic charm papers.

On the first page I've made a side pocket with ephemera and added a chipboard piece from the 

flourish and flowers set. I've used a black inkpad to color the chipboard.

On the right page I've added a tiny coin envelope and in it are two small tags.

On these two pages I've made two side pockets with ephemera from the 

Eclectic charm calling cards and a inked flower chipboard.

 

Here I've made a flip out with washi tape and on the right a bellyband to hold ephemera.

These two pages both have a little tuck spot made from two ephemera pieces.

The page on the left has a pocket. The other page is not embellished. 

The paper was just so beautiful.

Next, two pages with stamped images. I've used two stamp sets: 

Spread your wings and fancy clocks.

I've stamped the images with black chalk ink.

The last two pages have a side pocket and also the pocket from the paper bag.

It can hold ephemera pieces and journaling paper.

I hope you like my little Eclectic Charm journal.

Thanks so much for stopping by the Blue Fern Studios blog!!

Hugs, Henriëtte.

Little Moment

 Back to you today with a layout done with the Remnants Collection from Blue Fern Studios.

 I decided to go with the Maroon and purples in this collection. I prepped my page with transparent Gesso then used a diamond Tim Holtz stencil to match the pattern on the page. Using Bodacious Blush I colored the diamond shapes. Then I used the Tattered Newsprint stamp and did some stamping around the page. 

 I used the Textured Wildflowers chipboard and cut it in half to make extend further on my page. I used Plum and Mystic Plum embossing powders to color the blooms.

On the other half of my page I used this piece of chipboard (sorry can't remember the name) which resembles a brick wall. This brick element is also on the Wildflower Chipboard which worked out perfectly. I embossed the brick with a dark brown and some Avocado embossing powder. I then added some stamped flowers and leaves to imitate a trellis. I also used this piece from the Printed Chipboard as my title.

The other half of the Textured Wildflowers piece.

I used some of the Printed Chipboard that came with this line to frame my photo.

I stamped some papers with the Journaling Cards Stamp and tucked it behind my photo.

I used some Seedlings in Meadow throughout the page to help bring out the green on the brick pieces.

Last close-up.

Supplies

Paper

 Chancery Lane

Bloomsbury

Devonshire

Highgate

Vignette

Chipboard

Textured Wildflowers

Unkown brick

Printed Chipboard

Stamps

Tattered Newsprint

Journaling Cards

Embossing Powder

Avocado

Plum

Sage

Mystic Plum

Lilac

Amethyst

Seedlings

Meadow

And that's a wrap for today. Hope you have a great day/evening where ever you are! All the best! :)

Sparkle All the Way - by Vicky Alberto

I couldn't resist making one more layout with the gorgeous Christmas Cheer collection before breaking out the Valentine's projects. The papers are just way too much fun to work with!

I embellished with beautiful Blue Fern white blooms, Sparkle collection chipboard (title and snowflakes), and even tucked some flower charms from the Radiance collection for a chilly feel.

I painted all of the chipboard white and then applied glaze and quickly sprinkled a bit of diamond dust, to add sparkle.

Thanks for visiting the blog today to check out my project!

Apple of my Eye

 Good day! Back to you with a colorful layout featuring the Radiance Collection from Blue Fern Studios. 

 This is one of my favorite photos of my eldest granddaughter Lilly when she was just a baby (soon to be 13 this month). The Radiance collection papers were perfect for this photo.

 For my background I used clear Gesso to prime my papers. I added some colors (Raspberry Lemonade, Orange Creamsicle, and Salt Water Taffy from Lindy's Stamp Gang) to my page with a stencil. I did a bit of random stamping using the Scripted Medley and Tattered Newsprint stamps. I went around my photo area with a flower stencil and some molding paste. I added Pink Topaz Seedlings in the center for some fun texture. I also used pieces of lace around the chipboard frame.

I backed my photo with some strips of other papers from the line.You can also see I used a leaf charm from the Charms collection.

This is an older frame which is no longer available unfortunately but I had to use it! The hearts just played on my feelings for this sweetheart. I also heat embossed some drywall tape and added it around my photo for added texture and fun.

My title came with an adorable little apple. I heat embossed it first with Fuchsia then again with Pink Dust. 

The butterfly came from the Fantasy Butterfly collection. I heat embossed it first with Pink Dust then again with wheat.

 You can see here the Layering Stems chipboard which I heat embossed with Avocado and Garden Daisies which were heat embossed with Raspberry, It's a Girl and Avocado.

A close-up of my photo. Isn't she absolutely scrumptious? Love this kid. Now she is taller than me :(

 I used a wide variety of Blue Fern blooms for this layout including Fresh Floral, Remnants Blooms, Spring Floral in Pink, White and Yellow. Finished! Thanks for dropping by!  

All the best! :) 

Products Used

Papers

Effervescence

Luminosity

Sun Rays

Dawn

Bonjour

Chipboard

Retired Heart Frame

Apple of my Eye

Garden Daisies

Layering Stems

Fantasy Butterflies

Embossing Powder

Pearl

Fuchsia

Avocado

Pink Dust

Wheat

It's a Girl

Raspberry

Seedlings

Pink Topaz

Stamps

Scripted Medley

Tattered Newsprint

Flowers

Fresh Florals
Remnant Blooms
Spring Floral in
-Pink
-White
-Yellow

Accordion mini book

Hello everyone, Henriëtte here and I have another fun project to share with you today.

It's this coin envelope accordion mini book.

I found a tutorial on you tube on how to make it here.

For the book I used thick chipboard. After I cut all the pieces I decorated the chipboards

with papers from the Eclectic charm collection. 

Before glueing on the papers on the front panels I added two circle die cuts 

with a brad. This is the closure.

All the edges of the booklet are painted gold with Maya paint.

Picture of the backside.

Next I made the coin envelopes. You can buy these or made them yourself as I did.

I made a template and cut out 8 pieces from the Eclectic charm papers, 

assembled the envelopes and cut out half a circle at the top of each envelope.

Then I added a touch of gold on the edges using Maya gold paint.

Using strong adhesive tape I connected all envelopes together and into the booklet.

Only tape in the middle of the envelopes.

This give a fun accordion effect.

I also made eight tags to put in the pockets.

All tags are embellished with Eclectic charm ephemera pieces.

To finish I added a piece of natural twine to close the mini book.

Thanks for visiting the Blue Fern Studios blog.

Hugs, Henriëtte.

We are so excited to introduce

A Romantic Life

from our talented designer Michele Singh!

Romantic soft colors with delicate prints, beautiful lush florals, and intricate details combined with a touch of elegance gives this collection a feeling of romance.

A Romantic Life is ready for pre-order and

will be shipping the end of January !

The Paper Collection

Ephemera Pack

 

 Stamp Collection

Chipboard Collection

A Romantic Life will be arriving in stores this week!

We can't wait to see what you create with this 

beautiful collection.

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