January Inspiration by Debbie Burns

Hi everyone!  

I'm so excited to be back designing for Blue Fern Studios!
I love designing with all of the fabulous products!

I live in Maryland, and am an Assistant Project Manager for an Interior General Contractor.
My job keeps me extremely busy, but I love it.  I have two adult children, a son and daughter and one precious dog.  I've been scrapbooking for 18 years and my style has evolved over the years.

You can find me on:

My Blog:  http://lovelifeslittlepleasures.blogspot.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/debbie.burns.161

Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/luv2create09/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/debbieb823/?hl=en

SB.com Gallery:  https://www.scrapbook.com/myplace/index.php?mod=galleries

Today I have 3 layouts to share using the new Remnants collection.  Love this new collection!

"You Make Me Smile"

I applied some masking and light misting to the Devonshire background paper.

Lots of beautiful flowers from Remnants Blooms, Soft Blossoms and Tranquility Lilies.  I cut apart the Branch Set chipboard and embossed it with a mixture of Avocado and Seafoam, and then applied some Meadow Seedlings.  I placed some Bohemian Flowers embossed with Pink Dust and sprinkled with Pink Pearl Glitter beneath some of the flowers.  I placed some Lace 4 all around my picture.

To the left of this picture you can see part of the Corner Flourish,  embossed with Taupe and Pink Dust as well as some of the printed chipboard pieces.  Beneath the pink flower I placed a Leafy Page Accent chipboard piece embossed the same as the Corner Flourish and added some Tickled Seedlings.  I used the same mixture of Taupe and Pink Dust on the title.

Blue Fern Studios Products:
Remnants Papers:
 Devonshire
Mini Remnants

Chipboard:
You Make Me Smile
Branch Set
Corner Flourishes
Leafy Page Accents
Bohemian Flowers
Remnants Printed Chipboard

Embossing Powder:
Taupe
Pink Dust
Avocado
Sea Foam

Flowers:
Remnants Blooms
Soft Blossoms
Tranquility Lilies

Glitter:
Pink Pearl

Seedlings:
Tickled
Meadow

"You Are My Inspiration"

I applied some stamping to the Vignette background paper using the Remnants Collage, Essential Textures and Tattered Newsprint stamps and applied some light purple mist.

Lots of layering using the Highgate, Callaway and Mini Remnants papers and pieces from the printed chipboard. I used the Fading Blooms Chipboard, embossed Garnet to the left of my picture.  I added flowers from both the Remnants Flowers and Remnants Blooms, two that I sprayed purple.  I added some Red Wine Glitter to the dark red mini roses.  Beneath the flower cluster I placed a piece from the Leafy Page Accents embossed with Iridescent Gray. I randomly added some Mauve and Burgendy Seedlings.

I cut apart the Frame Collage and used it in different areas on the layout.  I embossed it with a mixture of Plum and Garnet embossing powders.  Beneath the picture I used some of the printed chipboard.

I lightly embossed the title with Garnet and Magenta Embossing Powers.

Blue Fern Studios Products:
Remnants Papers:
Vignette
Highgate
Callaway
Mini Remnants

Chipboard:
You Are My Inspiration
Frame Collage
Fading Blooms
Remnants Printed Chipboard

Embossing Powder:
Garnet
Plum
Iridescent Gray
Magenta

Flowers:
Remnants Flowers
Remnants Blooms
Harvest Lilies
Attic Charm Daisies

Glitter:
Red Wine

Seedlings:
Mauve
Burgendy

Stamps:
Remnants Collage
Essential Textures
Tattered Newsprint

"Find Joy In The Journey"

I lightly misted the Westfield paper and added lots of layering under the picture using Mini Remnants paper. I used flowers from the Remnants Blooms, which I sprayed light brown along with some Memories Blooms, Tranquil Blooms and Courtship Blooms.

I embossed the Thistle Spray and Blooming Flourish with a mixture of Rusted Roof and Nutmeg Embossing Powders and added Mustard, Paprika and Twig Seedlings.  To the right I placed a piece from the printed chipboard.

The Leafy Ring was embossed Nutmeg and the title has a mixture of Nutmeg and Rusted Roof Embossing Powders.  The Tattered Butterfly was embossed with the same mixture with some added In The Navy Embossing Powder.

Blue Fern Studios Products:
Remnants Papers:
Westfield
Mini Remnants

Chipboard:
Find Joy In The Journey
Leafy Rings
Thistle Spray
Blooming Flourishes
Tattered Butterflies
Remnants Printed Chipboard

Embossing Powder:
Rusted Roof
Nutmeg
In The Navy

Flowers:
Remnants Blooms
Memories Blooms
Tranquil Blooms
Courtship Blooms

Seedlings:
Mustard
Paprika
Twig

 Thanks for stopping by.
I hope I have inspired you!
I'll see you next month.

. . . Debbie

Happy New Year!

To all our friends, we are looking forward to 

another great year together!

A Look at 2017

2017 has been an amazing year for Blue Fern Studios.  We have introduced new paper collections, added many new chipboard and stamp designs, and our new Seedlings.  

Each week on our blog and social media sites, we have shared gorgeous projects from our talented Design Team.  As we say goodbye to 2017 and move on to 2018, we want to thank each of these amazing women.  They are so very creative and put their hearts into each project they create.  

Here is a look back at some of the favorites from each designer:

Our first layout was created by Babi Kind.  Babi selected this layout as one of her favorites of 2017 and said, "I can't believe this year past by so quickly.  I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to share some of my work with you and to work with this amazing and talented team. There were so many nice collections and projects and it was hard to choose a favorite from 2017.  For some reason, maybe because I've spent a large part of my life in a tropical country, I like creating summer projects.  The color, textures, and everything from summer makes me happy and energized. This layout reminds me of a great time we had this year traveling with my daughter, discovering new things and enjoying the beautiful weather." 

Tartine told me that she spends a lot of time when creating a layout, and I think you will see that below.  When she sent this layout to me, she said, "It's really hard for me to choose my favorite layout, and especially to say why she is my favorite. I think it's this one because it reminds me that we must never give up our dreams and believe in ourselves Thank you so much BFS for make my dream come true."

Pascale couldn't choose which layout was her favorite, so she sent me a couple to choose from.   I selected this beautiful monocromatic layout.  Pascale is known for creating  layouts using images of magnificent buildings.  This photo is a view from the Monastery of Claregalway that was taken during her trip in Ireland. 

Vera also couldn't choose her favorite layout, but sent me several to choose from.  I chose this one using paper from the beautiful Seaside Cottage collection.  I absolutely love the movement she created in her design.

Annie let me select one of my favorite layouts that she created.  When I saw this one, I immediately knew it was the one.  The stunning design is fresh and unique.  Annie used the beautiful designs on the paper and highlighted them.  

I chose this layout from Catherine.  First is the amazing background she has created.  I love the way the gold embossed chipboard looks against the background, and all the lovely Blue Fern flowers that frame this adorable photo.

Wendy created this sweet layout which was my favorite.  Every piece of this design fits exactly where it needs to - and brings the entire thing together.  The harmony of colors are perfect with this fun photo.

It has been an amazing year and we are so blessed to have spent it with such an amazing group of creative women.  Thank you to all of you for your inspiration!

December inspiration by Vera Shelemekh

Ho ho ho, Vera Shelemekh is knocking at the door)
Merry Christmas to all Blue Fern Studios fans all over the world!

Let me share some sparkling Christmas layouts and one extra off the page project which I'm sure you will enjoy.
First I'll share a very festive layout made with the brand new Remnants collection. I've used Remnants - Beaumont dark side as background and some Remnants printed chipboards in decor.

I've applied a huge variety of wonderful Blue Fern Studios chipboards: Graduated Circles,

hat from Cozy Christmas set, Holiday Treats, Holly Sprigs, Winter flakes and the title. The gingerbrad man is covered with Antique gold Embossing powder.

 

The background is shining with Fire engine glitter, Flaming and Fir tree seedlings and 

Holly springs are covered with Avocado embossing powder and the circle frame with Glistening sand.

Blue Fern Studios products used:

 

Papers:

Remnants - Beaumont 

 

Chipboards:

Remnants printed chipboard

Graduated Circles

Cozy Christmas set

 Holiday Treats

 Holly Sprigs

Winter flakes 

Title

Embossing powder:

 Icicle
Avocado

Antique gold 

Glistening sand

Seedlings: 

Seedlings - Flaming

  Seedlings - Fir Tree

 

Glitter

Fire Engine 

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I have two more layouts with both Vintage Christmas collections. These are gifts for my good Instagram followers.

 This one is very tender and full of sweet romance with Vintage Christmas - Auld Lang Syne as background. And the frame is taken from the new Vintage Christmas printed chipboards set.

 I added Snow Medley and covered it with fools gold glitter. Therelayout is embelished with bits of fussy cut flowers from different collections.

 The black and white photo demands some contrast black elements, so I added some stamping with Holiday Wreath. And the title Heartland hoho chipboard perfectly fits the story.

 

Blue Fern Studios products used:

 

Papers:

Vintage Christmas - Auld Lang Syne 

Vintage Christmas 2 - Holiday Cards

 

Chipboards:

Vintage Christmas printed chipboard

Heartland hoho

Snow Medley

Embossing powder:

 Icicle

 

Glitter

Fool's gold

Stamps:

Jingle bells

Holiday Wreath

Flowers:

Apricot blooms

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One more Christmas layout  and it seems the stories and pictures are never ending ) It was such a fun mixing Vintage Christmas 2 - Holiday treats paper sheet with fussy cut elements from Holiday cards.

 

The photo is framed into Sweet Home Vignette chipboard covered with Antique gold embossing powder. 

 
I also added festive Flaming and Mustard seedlings and covered the gesso pattern with Fire Engine glitter

Blue Fern Studios products used:

 

Papers:

Vintage Christmas 2 - Holiday treats

Vintage Christmas 2 - Holiday Cards

 

Chipboards:

Vintage Christmas printed chipboard

Sweet Home Vignette 

Cozy Christmas

Embossing powder:

 Icicle

Antique gold

 

Glitter

Fire engine

Stamps:

Christmas chimney

Seedlings

 Flaming

Mustard

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And for the dessert I prepared a couple of crafty fir tree toys made of adhesive tape bobbins.

They are so tiny and cute! I decorated inner parts with trees from Winer forest chipboards set and characters cut from Vintage Christmas holiday cards.

Blue Fern Studios products used:

 

Papers: 

Vintage Christmas - Noel

Vintage Christmas 2 - Holiday cards

 

Chipboards:

Winter forest

Embossing powder:

Avocado

 

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I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy new year!

See you in January *)

Merry Christmas Finn by Vija Anton

Hello Blue Fern fans.  Today we post the final layout from our December Blue Fern Fan of the Month, Vija Anton.  We have fallen in love with each of her unique projects this month, and can't wait for you to see this one.  Vija, it has been such a joy to have you create with us this month.  You have given us and our readers some awesome inspiration, and we were able to give you some mojo to begin creating again!

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This is my last layout as Blue Fern's Fan of the month. Thank you Blue Fern Studios for giving me this opportunity to work with your beautiful products. This layout features a facebook friend's dog, Finn. I will be sending her this layout so I hope she likes it! 

For the background I used the Magical paper and used the Wonderland and Homegrown papers for some fussy cutting. I love how these two collections compliment each other so well. 

 I have created dimension on my page by layering the elements. A double layer of foam tape under the cut out frame helps it sit nice and flat on top of the chipboard and that gorgeous lace.

I added touches of glitter here and there to give my layout a real Christmasy feel. 

For me Christmas = glitter and sparkle!!!! 

Blue Fern products used were:

Vintage Christmas papers: Magical and Wonderland

Homespun papers: Homegrown

Vintage Christmas printed chipboard

Chipboard: Holiday Vine and Folkart Frame 

Glitter: Vintage gold and Christmas pear

Embossing Powder: Sea mist and pearl

Seedlings: Wintergreen

Lace: 9c

Stamp: Jingle bells

Christmas blooms

From all of us, to all of you......

December Inspirations and VIDEO tutorial by Catherine Giguère

Hello BFS fans! It's been a year since I had the chance to be part of the Blue Fern Studios Creative Team. I had a blast. But now, it's time for me to say goodbye and thank you to Valerie and Leslie for this incredible opportunity. I have two last layouts and a video tutorial to share with you, I hope you will like it!

'Joy'

VIDEO TUTORIAL

I cut my paper Vintage Christmas Auld Lang Syne in two pieces and then I glued them on a 12 x12 chipboard. Then, I did a textured background with a stencil and modeling paste. I add brown ink and I stamped many details with brown ink again.

I embossed the Frame Collage and the Blooming Flourishes chipboards with Ginger embossing powder. I embossed my title with Forest powder.

Then, I add flowers and texture with Burgendy and Twig Seedlings.

Blue Fern Studios products used:

Papers

Vintage Christmas Auld Lang Syne

Vintage Christmas Greeting Cards

Chipboards

Frame Collage

Blooming Flourishes

Winter Titles

Vintage Christmas Printed Chipboards

Embossing Powder

Ginger

Forest

Seedlings

Burgendy

Twig

Stamps

Tattered Newsprint

Serendipity Medley

Flowers

Late Winter Lilies

Homespuns Blossoms

Lace

Lace 3

'Adorable'

For this layout, I used the gorgeous Remnants collection. I did my layout on the Mayfair paper. I put a thin coat of white Gesso with a spatula on the half right side of my paper. I put purple inks on it. Then, I add details with stamps and black ink and texture with a stencil and black modeling paste. 

I painted with black Gesso all my chipboards. I cut in pieces the Damask Panel and put these under my flowers and my picture.

I add a lot of flowers and texture with Seedlings. I put a thin layer of white gesso on my flowers to give them a vintage look.

Blue Fern Studios products used:

Papers

Remnants Mayfair

Remnants Callaway

Chipboards

Damask Panel

Splattered Circles

French Words

Stamps

Making Plans

Departure

Grungy Grid

Flowers

Remnants Blooms

I hope you have found some inspiration. I wish you a nice crafty day!

Catherine Giguère