Three new layouts by Jessica

"Special"

My first layout I created for the Blue Fern Studios design team for April is titled "Special".  For this layout, I chose to use papers from the Heartland Collection.  The background paper is Love Blooms and I used the Love Notes paper to build the matting under the picture.

I applied clear gesso to the background paper then did some stenciling with modeling paste.  To add more white with the modeling paste, I used diluted gesso on a plastic bag and "smooshed" it up and down my page.  My next step for the background work was to use a different stencil with modeling paste in areas around the page.  While it was still wet, I applied Dark Chocolate embossing powder over the modeling paste then dried it with a heat gun.  I love embossing with texture paste - for the next step, I added blue mist with a paint brush to the areas around the embossed stenciling.

At this point, I put my picture and embellishments in place then splattered diluted gesso up and down my page to create a soft and relaxing feel to it.

The Blue Fern Flourish chipboard was first embossed with Dark Chocolate embossing powder, then I added some Solar Flare glitter randomly in spots with matte gel medium.  Both lilies are from the Wanderlust Lillies set.  The lily to the left of the picture has Blue Ice Glitter applied with matte gel.  The lily to the right has Black Ice glitter applied to the tips with matte gel also.

Here's my list of Blue Fern Studios products for this layout:

Paper

Heartland - Love Blooms

Heartland - Love Notes

Seedlings

Harvest

Glass

Glitter

Solar Flare

Blue Ice

Black Ice

Flowers

Wanderlust Lillies

Fresh Florals

Embossing Powder

Dark Chocolate

Chipboard

Special Title

Blue Fern Flourish

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"The Good Life"

My next creation features the Amber & Apricot collection.  My background paper is Sunny Disposition, and I love that I was able to  play with a lot of colors on this layout.

The Blue Fern Studios Seedlings with matte gel helped to accomplish the colorful and fun background.  I used Gold Nugget, Harvest, Pink Topaz, and Vivid Pink Seedlings.  The photo is mounted on the Amber & Apricot Birdsong paper pieces and some of the collection's Printed Chipboard.

I used flowers from two different sets: Dark Tropic Lilies and Wanderlust Lilies.  The white lace that is dangling to the left of the titled is Lace #10 from Blue Fern Studios - I love how it can twist and add dimension!  Here are a couple of closeups:

Here's my list of products:

Paper

Amber & Apricot - Sunny Disposition

Amber & Apricot - Birdsong

Chipboard

Amber & Apricot Printed Chipboard

Flowers

Dark Tropic Lilies

Wanderlust Lilies

Seedlings

Gold Nugget

Harvest

Pink Topaz

Vivid Pink

Lace

Lace #10

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"XOXO"

My final layout features the In the Mood collection background paper with Memoires Calling Cards paper as matting for the photo.

I used the Tattered Newsprint stamp with Pure Red embossing powder randomly on the background.  To add interest and softness, I used Lace #10 to the top of the picture and Lace #12 on the side.

The flowers coral roses on the page are from the Happy Roses set and the other flowers are from the Harvest Lilies set.

The chipboard on the page is the XOXO chipboard title and hearts on the side of the picture and I also used one of the keys from the Vintage Keys set.  All of the chipboard was embossed with Baby Pink and a sprinkle of Coral embossing powder.

The Blue Fern Studios products used on this layout:

Paper

In the Mood Collection

Memoires - Calling Cards

Chipboard

Vintage Keys

XOXO

Flowers

Happy Roses

Harvest Lilies

Stamp

Tattered Newsprint

Embossing Powder

Pure Red

Coral

Baby Pink

Lace

Lace #10

Lace #12

Thank you for stopping by and I will see you next month! *hugs*

~Jessica

Jessica - March Inspirations

"Adorable"

Hi everyone!  My first project I would like to share with you is titled "Adorable".  This is my grandpa's picture of Shirley Temple when he was stationed at Hawaii.  I used the Memoires Collection paper for my background along with the Photographic Record paper and Calling Cards paper to layer behind the photograph.

I sprinkled Twig seedlings over matte gel and a stencil.  Here you can also see that I used two pieces of Lace 12 behind the photo and the paper layers.

The long chipboard piece is the Destiny Collage chipboard that I originally embossed with Black Gold embossing powder for a different project but changed my mind (lol).  So over that embossing powder, I embossed the chipboard with Pure Red and Seven Seas embossing powders.  Using the Crackle Textures stamp, I embossed the areas with Ivory embossing powder.

For the Adorable chipboard title and the Bits of Honey chipboard pieces, I used brown distress ink to color the pieces then used the Crackle Textures stamp with Dark Chocolate embossing powder over areas of the chipboard.  The small blue flowers are from the Chesterville Blooms set.  In several areas around the page, I sprinkled a bit of Russett glitter and Blue Ice glitter over matte gel.

And finally, you can see a close-up of the Bits of Honey chipboard and the piece of Lace 12.

Here is the list of products I used:

Paper:

Memoires Collection

Photographic Record

Calling Cards

Glitter:

Russett

Blue Ice

Chipboard:

Adorable

Bits of Honey

Destiny Collage

Embossing Powder:

Pure Red

Seven Seas

Ivory

Dark Chocolate

Flowers:

Chesterville Blooms

Stamp:

Crackle Textures

Lace:

Lace 12

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"In the Mood"

For my second project this month I stepped outside my comfort zone and tried a shabby chic canvas.  I used a ton of Blue Fern Studios products from this collection for the canvas!  

The main heart on the canvas is the Blissful paper from the In the Mood Collection.  The red frame and black heart to the top left of the canvas are Printed Chipboard pieces from the In the Mood Collection.  The design on the black heart is the Penned Flourishes stamp embossed with Pure Red embossing powder.

Lace 3B is the black lace that I embossed with Black & Gold embossing powder.  The circle floral frame was also embossed with the Black & Gold embossing powder.  Lace 12 is at the top left of the canvas and very elegant.  

Beating Heart and Gold Nugget seedlings were applied with matte gel over some cheesecloth.  I used a stencil with glass bead gel to the top left side of the canvas then sprinkled some Mocha glitter over the design.

The large white rose in the center of the cluster is from the Garden Blooms set, while the pink flowers are from the Moody Florals set.

To fill in spots on my canvas I used some old roses from my stash and put gesso on the tips and sprinkled with Rose Gold glitter.

Here are the products I used:

Paper:

In the Mood - Blissful

Glitter:

Rose Gold

Mocha

Chipboard:

In the Mood - Printed Chipboard

Floral Frame

Embossing Powder:

Black & Gold

Pure Red

Seedlings:

Beating Heart

Gold Nugget

Flowers:

Garden Blooms

Moody Florals

Stamp:

Penned Flourishes

Lace:

Lace 12

Lace 3B

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"Perfect"

My final project this month is a very basic layout using some of the the In the Mood Collection along with other collections.  The background paper is Amused from the In the Mood Collection.  I created the background with modeling paste, stencil, and black spray stain.  Then I stamped it with the Tattered Newsprint stamp.

The two white roses are from the Garden Blooms set and the other flowers are from the Apricot Blooms set.  For each flower on the page, I used matte gel on the tips of the flowers and sprinkled Mocha glitter on the tips.  For the Apricot Blooms, I removed the flower stamens and replaced them with a pearl using matte medium then sprinkled Gold Nugget seedlings around the pearls.

To go along with the glitter theme, I used Black & Gold embossing powder as part of the matting behind the photo.  Under the picture the Lace 10 adds a nice soft touch to the layout.

The Lattice Panel chipboard and Perfect chipboard title were first coated in gesso, then I painted them with a very concentrated white acrylic paint.  Finally, I used the Crackle Textures stamp with Coral embossing powder to add interest to the chipboard.

Here are the products I used for this layout:

Paper:

In the Mood - Amused

Glitter:

Mocha

Chipboard:

Lattice Panel

Perfect

Embossing Powder:

Black & Gold

Coral

Seedlings:

Gold Nugget

Flowers:

Garden Blooms
Apricot Blooms

Stamps:

Crackle Textures
Tattered Newsprint

Lace:

Lace 10

Thanks for taking a look at my layouts and canvas! Hope you have a great day!

~Jessica

April Projects by Halyna Protsenko

Hello Blue Fern Studios Fans! This month I have 2 very different layouts and tenderness canvas for you. I  worked with the new Spring Parade collection and with the Courtship Lane collection.

"Beautiful" layout

For my first layout about my dearest friend Lika I chose Rememrance and April Medley paper from the Spring Parade collection. And I added some pieces of the Nature paper from the Paisley & Vine collection. This birds are amazing!!!! 

 Сhipboard element Rings Panel I painted to pastel colors of sprays.

 I used the Dark Tropic Lilies and other flowers in my flower cluster.

Blue Fern Studios Supply List:

Paper

- Spring Parade - Rememrance

- Spring Parade - April Medley

- Paisley & Vine - Nature

Chipboard

- Rings Panel

Flowers

- Dark Tropic Lilies

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"Memories Captured" canvas

For my second project I decided to create a "Memories Captured" canvas about my beautiful friend Yulia. I used Remembrance, Spring Petites, Sunday Best, June papers from the Spring Parade collection to create the layers on my canvas. 

I embossed the chipboard elements Ginger's Poppies and Memories Captured Titles with embossing powders: Lilac and Morning Sun. 

I used the new Spring Peonies, Chesterville Blooms and Attic Charm Glitter Roses

in my flower cluster.

Blue Fern Studios Supply List:

Paper

- Spring Parade - Spring Petites

- Spring Parade - Remembrance

- Spring Parade -Sunday Best 

- Spring Parade -June

Chipboard

- Ginger's Poppies

- Memories Captured Titles

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder

- Morning Sun

- Lilac

Flowers

- Chesterville Blooms

- Spring Peonies

- Attic Charm Glitter Roses

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"Tenderness" layout

And my third layout this month is a "Tenderness" pastel layout using the Parkway paper from the Courtship Lane collection as the background. This is a cute picture of my beautiful friend Olga!!

Also I used the pieces of Attic Charm paper collection - Haberdashery, Mercantile and Serendipity paper collection - Calling Cards.

 Сhipboard element Ginger's Poppies I covered with Imagine Ink Lilac embossing powder.

The flowers, chipboards and lace I decorated with Glitter - Blue Ice and Pink Carnation. This is very gorgeous!!!

Blue Fern Studios Supply List:

Paper

- Courtship Lane - Parkway

- Attic Charm - Haberdashery

- Attic Charm - Mercantile

- Serendipity - Calling Cards

Chipboard

- Ginger's Poppies

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder

- Lilac

Glitter

- Blue Ice

- Pink Carnation

I hope you enjoy viewing my projects. See you next time!

Hugs, Halyna.