Tranquility in May

Hello Blue Fern friends!

I'm up on the blog today to share with you my creations for May. I had other projects planned for this post but this collection was too beautiful for me to put down. As usual, I like to play with light and dark background papers and this post is no different.

For my first project, I based it on the May sketch challenge although it didn't make it in time for the sketch reveal a few days ago. Below is the sketch again:

I just had to make a big deal of the blues here because of the boys' t-shirts. It also matches the color scheme of the paper perfectly. Lots of subtle details in the background as I wanted it to merge with the paper itself.

Some details in the close-ups:

Tranquillity flowers. I'm so glad BFS has released coordinating flower packs! No more hunting high and low for blooms that match. 

Altering one of the roses a bit with some watercolor paint to create an ombre effect.

A chippie which I altered by first painting with green watercolor, followed by layering the embossing powders Lilac, Amethyst and with a sprinkle of glitter in Sunshine. 

For my title piece "Blissful", I layered the embossing powders In The Navy, Seven Seas, Cerulean and Breeze.

Blue Fern Studios products used:

paper: Tranquility collection - Calm, Calling Cards, Jubilation, Peaceful

chipboard: "Blissful, Jubilation, Patience", "Tranquil Foliage"

embossing powder: In The Navy, Seven Seas, Cerulean, Breeze, Lilac, Amethyst

Glitter: SunshineFlowers: Tranquil Blooms, Tranquil Roses and Lilies 

My second share is a video tutorial, of a layout of the boys at Rockingham Beach. Granted it was close to winter and chilly, we were hoping to make a day trip to Penguin Island just across the shore and check out the wildlife. Unfortunately the ferry trips were all canceled but we had a lot of fun picking up shells and watching the sea birds play in the distance. 

I love how the whole project turned out, although there were a few bits which I thought I could have added more details - some of you may know what I'm talking about when I say I wanted to do something this minute and the next minute I've clean forgotten it! Nevertheless, I'm a sucker for woodgrain patterns and this sheet of Calm (I've used the reverse side for the first layout, that's how much I like it) really got my groove going. 

Some details in the close-ups:

A cute little anchor amidst the waves. Matched with Tranquility flowers. 

More altered blooms, shells and seaweed chippies.

Love how the glitter sparkles in the sunlight, much like seaspray on a summer day.

Lapping waves and foam

The title piece - Fascination. Love the duo-toned effect in the sun!

And here is the start to finish video tutorial. I have noted the feedback from the previous video and slowed things down here so that you don't miss out on the action. Sit back and have fun!

Blue Fern Studios products used:

paper: Tranquility collection - Calm, Jubilation, Peaceful

chipboard: By the Sea, Nautical Set, Seaside Seashells, Seaweed, Serendipity - Fascination
embossing powder: In The Navy, Seven Seas, Cerulean, Bonny Blue, Ebony, Mushroom, Clover, Fern, Verdant
Glitter: Blue Diamond, Carribean, Autumn
Flowers: Tranquil Blooms, Tranquil Roses and Lilies 

February Inspiration by Elena Volchkova

Hi everyone! Today, I have prepared for you three layouts using the beautiful Blue Fern Studio materials.

The first two are from the wonderful new Serendipity collection.

Spring in the Air layout

The first layout is of the blossoming spring. When around bird song, the soul also sings.

On the photo - my friend Irina. She is so good in a natural style.

In the background you can see the fence from Country Garden stamp with  Imagine Ink Honey Embossing Powder.

 I like to emboss chipboard with a few shades of embossing powder to create a color transition. Here I have used Nutmeg and Honey Embossing Powder. 

Sage and lime green also combine well together to create a very interesting transition of color!

Blue Fern Studio Supply List:

Paper:  Serendipity: Chronicle

Chipboard: All Natural Set, Layering Stems, Shabby Brick Bits

Stamp: Country Garden

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder: Nutmeg, Honey, Sage, lime

Sea Romance layout

My second layout is very romantic and all about the dreams of a young girl.
About the purest of feelings and about the sea!

For this layout I have added natural shells and various small things - beads, thread, sequins, paillettes. The Seaweed сhipboard was covered with mixture of Imagine Ink embossing powders in Sea Mist and Breeze, which give the the perfect combination!

 Here I used the Imagine Ink Cotton Candy embossing powder to color the chipboard word "Cherish".

Magic butterflies carry away our dreams!

Blue Fern Studio Supply List:

Paper:  Serendipity: Merriment

Chipboard: Jeweled Page Dangles, "Adore, Love, Cherish", Seaweed

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder: Sea Mist, Breeze, Cotton Candy

 

 

Summer Joy Layout

This layout I have made for the Blue Fern February Sketch 
using the Paisley & Vine paper, which is ideal for summer photos. Blush and Timeless collections add the wonderful blooming accents.

The Flutter Medley chipboard is so interesting.  I used a mix of Imagine Ink embossing powder to color the chipboard. Cotton Candy and Mystic Plum - they look good together!

Blue Fern Studio Supply List:

Paper:  Paisley & Vine: Whimsy
Blush: Fondness
Timeless: Calling Cards

Chipboard: Flutter Medley, Valentine Hearts
Stamp:  Washi Strips

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder: Cotton Candy, Mystic Plum

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

Hugs, Elena

Layouts with Déja Vu collection by Keren Tamir

I'm excited to showcase my projects today at the Blue Fern Studios Blog. 

I've used the Deja Vu collection for both these layouts.

Both layouts were created on the same background but with two different colour schemes which shows the paper's versatility.

"Sweetheart"

Although its spring, my first project is snow filled with earthy colours.

I framed my daughter's picture in the Winter flake frame which I personally designed for Blue Fern Studios. I covered it randomly with cream coloured embossing powder and then inked it in brown.

The background was stamped with the Deja Vu Stamps, the vintage edges stamp and the journey stamp. All were inked with brown distress ink.

Finally I used the Sweetheart word from the Lovebirds set.

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"Perfect photo op"

Thie second layout was also stamped in the background with a new BFS stamp. I used the widgets stamp to create the texture in the background.

This is an old picture of my son. He must be 3 years old here. I framed it in one of the vintage labels chipboard pieces which I coloured in green distress ink. I also used the seaweed chipboard to add as an embellishment. 

Thank you so much for visiting the Blue Fern Studios blog!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Keren

New Chipboard from Blue Fern!

Last week we gave you a look at our amazing new stamps and the coordinating line of paper....Love Story.  But those are not the only new items we have at Blue Fern Studios.  We are always coming up with new designs for our chipboard line.  Take a look at what we have added recently:

These pieces are perfect for Valentine's Day or any love-themed project:

Heart Flourish

My Valentine

Celebration Hearts

Lovebirds Set

We have also added these new pieces/sets of chipboard:

Brackets

Sophie's Window

Moldings

Seaweed

ATC Drama Set

Iron Railing

Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to visit us!