May creations by Maja

Welcome, dear Visitors, to the Blue Fern Studios blog today :-)

It's Maja here to share some projects I made for today's post.

Let's begin with the layout you already could see  - my sample for the BFS May sketch challenge.

As usually, I followed the sketch quite closely, trying to incorporate all the elements. I used the Timeless collection. For the background, I layered the Freedom and Maconnerie sheets and then repreated the brick pattern from Maconnerie using bricks (mine were leftovers from the Brick Panel, but you may also get them in the Blue Fern Bits set) I coloured white:

Under the photo you may see the tags I cut out from the Calling Cards sheet. Then I embossed the Merriment word first with Garnet ep, and then with Mystic Plum - as it is semi-transparent, it resulted in a new, shimmering colour :-)

I decorated the Love This word from the Arrow Words set, and placed it on an ornament I cut out from one of the Calling Cards tags. I completed my page with a piece of lace and mini roses:

Merriment:
Papers: Timeless: Maconnerie, Freedom, Keepsakes, Calling Cards
Chipboard: Arrow Words, Serendipity Words 2, Shabby Brick Panel/Blue Fern Bits
EP: Garnet, Mystic Plum

 For my second layout I used our latest release, the Tranquility collection - I just fell in love with the wood patterns included!

I couldn't resist using one of those beautiful woods for the background ;-) Then I matted the photo with the darker wood pattern and placed it onto the largest of the Splattered Circles chipboard set and added flowers from the two sets that match the collection. Then I surrounded the photo with pieces from the Seeing Stars set.

I coloured my chippies with four different embossing powders, re-heating and adding pinch of various colours here and there to get a varied, distressed look:

For the title I used a piece from the Spiritually Speaking set and embossed it with In the Navy ep - I just love this deep dark blue it gives! And then, as a cherry on top, I added yet another star in the form of a metal charm from my stash :-)

Angel Eyes:
Papers: Tranquility: Serenity, Jubilation, Calm, Patience
Chipboard: Seeing Stars, Splattered Circles, Spiritually Speaking
EP: Mushroom, Icicle, Oatmeal, 14 Karat, In the Navy
Flowers: Tranquil Blooms, Tranguil Roses and Lilies


Mother's Day is celebrated on different days around the world, but many countries celebrate it in May. And so, last but not least, come two cards I made for this occasion:

I also used papers and flowers from the tranquility collection - as you can see, it's perfect for boy themes and romantic creations too :-) I went for the pink palette with one of the cards and combined some chipboard pieces from various sets, painting them or embossing with embossing powders:

The other card features one of the chipboard sets that go with the collection, Jubilation Corners, and the aqua-green flowers from the collection blooms.

I first coloured the chipboard with various mists for a delicate shiny look and then accentuated the butterflies with white crackle paint. I just love the shabby chic effect!

Mother's Day Cards:
Papers: Tranquility: Hushed, Peaceful
Chipboard: Veranda Cage Set, All Natural Set, Jubilation Corners, Mini Flourishes
EP: Oatmeal, Cotton Candy
Flowers: Tranquil Blooms, Tranguil Roses and Lilies, Courtship Roses


And that's all for today, thank you for visiting and do visit us later for more inspiration :-)

hugs, Maja

Ombre Dream&Montage mix layout Yuko

Hello! Friends!

Today I introduce 2projects using the paper of the line before a little.

I like both series very much!

【Amour】 

This layout mixes use　Ombre Dreams and Montage collection.

I like colors such as the watercolors of this paper!

A background puts a texture using modeling paste.

It was colored with magical.

Before drying, microbeads was sprinkled.

A chipboard of a butterfly was colored with INKLINGZ.

<Blue Fern Studios Products>

Paper      Ombre Dreams: Ginger's Dream

Chipboard   French Words/Veranda Cage Set/Hearr Borders/Petite Boutique Frames

 【Memories】

This layout mixes use Montage collection.

My daughter entered a kindergarten in this spring.

This is a uniform of a kindergarten.

Sooo pretty❤

The rotation of the butterfly traced it with a picture in watercolors colored pencil.

<Blue Fern Studios Products>

Paper  :  Montage Society/Fairyland

Chipboard :  Memories/2hearts set

Thank you !!!

Yuko

November inspiration with Maja

Hi all Blue Fern lovers I´m here today to share two layouts and a card made with Blue Fern Studios products. First up is a layout made with papers from Montage paper collection.

Blue Fern Studios products used:

Papers: Montage - Invitation & Mercantile

Chipboard: Treasured floral frame, Picture perfect,Vereanda cage set, Roman clock set small and Bohemian flowers.

My next layout is made with Ombré Dreams paper collection and the lovely Techno Rings.

Blue Fern Studios products used:

Papers: Ombré Dreams- Dream Cards, Susan´s Dream & Ginger´s Dream

chipboard: Directions & Techno rings 

My last project is a little layerd card made with Montage papers and BFS chipboard pieces. 

Blue Fern Studios products used:

Papers: Montage - Mercantile & Bouquet

Chipboard: layering Steams & Veranda Cages.

Thanks for stopping by =)  

'Love Always' by Lisa Griffith

Hello everyone!

By now you've all seen the beautiful new collection 'Montage' by Blue Fern Studios,

such lovely papers to work with. Here I chose the paper 'Society'.

I did a lot of masking and stamping in the background and then added the following chipboard pieces that I kept simple with a coat of white acrylic paint, 'Love Always', 'Circle Flourish', 'Veranda Cage Set', and 'Wild Flourish Frame'.

My second project is a card I made with the paper 'Julianna's Dream' as my base,

and then added lots of masking, misting and stamping.

I added two pieces of the small 'Roman Clock Set' which I painted white, 

then added some flowers and some paint splashes.

And finally, the layout I created for the September sketch challenge, 

which you still have plenty of time to enter before the end of the month!

Here is the gorgeous sketch designed by Michele Singh:

Remember, you don't have to use the exact chipboard that is in the sketch,

but you must use Blue Fern Studios products.

Here is my layout using the September sketch:

I had so much fun creating this, experimenting with my new gelatos, and I love the bright sweet colors, a perfect addition to the beautiful 'Shannon's Dream' paper from the 'Ombre Dreams' collection. I used several pieces from the 'Roman Clock Set' again and also a piece called 'Circle Flourish' that I painted white and then painted with my gelatos to match my background.

I hope I inspired you a little today!

Until next time....Lisa xo

Tags with Camilla

Hi! It's my turn to give you some inspiration using gorgeous Blue Fern Studios products. I have created two tags, which could be given away as cards.

For my first tag I used paper from the Blue Fern Garden collection. The chipboards, Petite Windows and Veranda Cages, are painted in white and then stamped on using black ink.

For my second tag I used paper from the Ombré Dreams collection together with the chipboard pieces Organic Vine Corner and Brigitte Butterfly Set. The chipboards are painted in white and then I used some light green embossing powder.

Have a nice day and see you soon!

Camilla

'Girl in Braids' by Lisa Griffith

Hello Blue Fern Studio fans, it's my turn to share my July projects with you.

I adore vintage photos and I found this beauty on Pinterest. I was looking at this beautiful girl and I thought that the paper 'Shannon's Dream' was so perfect for a soft girly layout. I used lots of masking and misting in the background and then I added two pieces of 'Lace Rounds', a piece from 'Royal Monarchs' and finally a piece from the 'Natural Sprigs' set that I painted white and then sprayed with my gold and pink mists. I also used some pieces of the paper 'Dream Cards' under my photo.

Here is a close up...

My next projects is a card I made using the paper 'Charlotte's Dream'.

For this card I took the chipboard called 'Ginger's Poppies' and colored it with purple mist for my focal point. I also used a piece from the 'Veranda Cage Set' that I embossed in white.

Thanks for stopping by today,

Hugs, Lisa

Rae's May Projects

Hello, everyone! It's Rae with you today, sharing my May projects, including one with the amazing new BFS paper collection, Ombre Dreams!

"Sunshine after Rain" Card

I have used up nearly all of my Blue Fern Garden paper! In fact, when I made this card, I only had a mound of scraps to work with, so I decide to tear up some strips and make this layered design. 

I used some small Spring Iris chipboard pieces that I cut up. I usually prime my chipboard with gesso, but I decided to use white chalk ink, and it created a dull effect when I added some green paint. 

To treat this Petite Window, I used Martha Stewart crackle effect medium. Once it was dry, I added some light brown distress ink for a worn look to blend in with the rest of the card's tone. 

  Altered Notebook

I like to keep a notebook handy so I can jot down any scrappy ideas I have throughout the day. I was in need of a new one, and wanted to add some Blue Fern chippies to this canvas journal to make sure it looked AWESOME!

I just ADORE the Petite Windows! This is another from the set. I used the same technique I used on the window I put on the card. This time I added a cherub button I had in my stash.

Here's a close up of the Wild Flourish Bundle. I used one of my favorite techniques where I prime the chipboard with a heavy coat of gesso, and sprinkle with various embossing powders, making sure to leaves some of the gesso untouched, then dry with a heat gun. Once dry, I add different shades of mists, saturating the chipboard, and drying again with a heat gun to dry the "pools" of mists.

"Sunshine" Layout

I am so in love with the Ombre Dreams paper! I love the array of colors! When I saw the blues and purples, I knew I wanted to use those first, and add some grey for a pretty vintage look.

This layout is based on the May sketch.

Here's a close up of the bottom left corner. I used some silver metallic paint and black chalk ink on the bird cage from the Veranda Cage Set.

I painted the title, "Sunshine," from The Optimist Word Set with gesso and Glimmer Glam.

The purple damask shape is a negative piece from the Damask Panel that I traced on the Joyce's Dream paper, then cut and sanded onto the panel piece.

I used gray chalk ink and several colors of Silks acrylic glaze paints on the Spring Frame. I covered up the flowers with dimensional flowers, and added some blue pearls to the scallops.

Thanks for checking out my projects today!

Rae