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Saturday, May 3, 2014

HAPPY NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING DAY!!!! 2 layouts and a Mini Album by Lisa Gregory

I am sooooo happy to be posting my projects on National Scrapbooking Day!! I challenged my self to scrap 1 layout today for the occasion. I am a slow scrapper, so this was really a challenge for me!! But it got done!!! I followed the beautiful sketch for May and gave it a little twist by mixing up the design a little. Don't forget to join the May sketch challenge.

Here is my take on the May Sketch Challenge.

I heat embossed all of the chipboard with the same green color for continuity.I also used Blue Fern Garden Paper for this layout. The paper is Boudior.

Fantasy Butterfly Set
Calligraphic Border
Grande Cages

I absolutely love the Dangles. Every singe one is just so elegant!! I used the Shabby Brick Bits here and there for texture.

Here is a closeup of one of the Dangles. I used distress embossing powder on them for a stone look finish.

Jeweled Page Dangles

Shabby Brick Bits

This next project is a mini album I created and is still a work in progress at it will be a little chunky with tags, envelopes and pictures. The smaller Blue Fern Studios Chipboard is perfect for mini albums.

I heat embossed all of the chipboard with the same beautiful bronze color to make them look like metal bits. Then I also did the closure clips as well.

Close up of the lock and key.

Here is a montage of 4 of the inserts that are placed in the pockets of my album. There are tags, fold out pockets and little envelopes that will be tucked into the mini.

Enjoy The Journey

Vintage Keys
Eclectic Hearts

2 Hearts Set

Memory Frames

Broken Rings
Perfect Picture

Thank you for stopping by Blue Fern Studios Blog on such a special day. I hope you all have something planned to get creative. And I sure hope you include some Blue Fern Studios chipboard in your project!! It always adds that special touch!
xoxo
Lisa

Thursday, May 1, 2014

May Sketch Challenge!

We always love starting off a new month on the right foot, so how about a brand new sketch to get you motivated? We have another beauty for you, designed by our very own Michele Singh:

May Sketch

And of course we have some designer inspiration to help you along the way!

Jelissa Mei

Keren Tamir

Camilla Ekman

Leila Cardoso

Maja Stokk

Yuko Tanaka

Jackie Clark

Evgenia Petzer

Marie-Josee Hamel

And we have a brand NEW batch of goodies for you too- including some of our NEWEST designs, hot off the press! Take a look at what one lucky randomly drawn winning participant will win from this month's sketch challenge:

In addition to our prize winner, we will also select a Top 3 to feature in our winner post!

We have just a few simple rules to follow if you would like to participate in our sketch challenge:

1.) Feel free to interpret the sketch as you please by means of taking it as-is or flipping/turning/mirroring it to suit your needs! **Please note that you can do whatever type of project you please- a layout, card, tag, canvas, altered item- whatever suits your mood and style! We would love to see the different ways our sketch can be used.**

2.) You must use at least one piece of Blue Fern Studios chipboard OR use Blue Fern Studios paper on your project. Please note that you do not need to use the pieces featured in the sketch- use whatever suits your fancy! You can find the store nearest you HERE. {Do not use any other brand of chipboard on your project please!}

3.) Upload your project using the Inlinkz tool below by midnight EST on May 31st, 2014.

We look forward to your entries!

An InLinkz Link-up

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

A Layout, Handmade Embellishments, & Mini Album Covers!

Good morning, Blue Fern Studios friends!

Erin Blegen here with you today with a little bit of everything :). I'm always looking for ways to show appreciation for crafters of all kinds, and being someone who loves variety in order to keep myself interested creatively, I decided to create three very different examples for you this month.

To start with, I'd like to share my layout:

"This Makes Me Smile"

What a great photo, right?! I loved it so much, and I wanted to capture it effectively. Inspired by the energy of the background paper, I decided to support the movement of the circular aspect of this base with the "Beaded Strings" chipboard piece.

I used a map image stamp along with some Prima metallic chalk ink to stamp my primed chipboard. While the ink was still wet, I covered it with clear embossing powder and set with a heat gun. This way, your ink won't smear and the stamped area is given some dimension.

I love how this chipboard piece pulls this whole layout together, acting as a frame for my photos, an anchor for my clusters, and a holding piece for my title.

Blue Fern Studios Products Used:

Beaded Strings

Next, I have some handmade layered, dimensional embellishments:

Handmade Embellishments

These are a great way to use up scraps! I gathered up my "Blue Fern Garden" collection paper scraps and ran them through my die cutter using various steel dies. I also primed, painted, and stamped up some favorite chipboard pieces. Along with some stickers and foam adhesive, I began to layer away, creating a cohesive set in 30 minutes or less!

Blue Fern Studios Products Used:

Blue Fern Garden Paper Collection

Miss Tailor Set

Regal Ornaments

Vintage Keys

Leafy Page Accents

Finally, I have a couple mini album covers:

Mini Album Covers

No mini album is complete without a perfect Blue Fern Studios chipboard accent! For the top album, I've used a title piece that I felt was perfectly balanced for this album's size. It was stamped with ink matching the bird images on the paper and heat treated with clear embossing powder. For the bottom album, the Film Strips piece's linear design, size, and style was well suited for the accompanying papers.

Blue Fern Studios Products Used:

Memories Captured

Film Strips

Thank-you for checking out my variety of projects today!

Before I go, I have a couple of reminders for you.

Firstly, if you missed the sneak peek of the NEW Blue Fern Studios paper collection, take a look HERE:

GORGEOUS, right?!?!

Secondly, you STILL have time to join in on our April Sketch Challenge! Get those entries in by midnight tonight!!

Take care :)

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

{2} Different Cards With Patter & A Sketch Layout

Today I wanted to share two very different cards with you. The first is a mixed media card with lots of paint, embossing paste, etc. The second is a simple quick card without any paint or mixed media. So, if you need to create something in a hurry, try the second card. Otherwise, if you want to dabble in some paint and fun, try the first card! Let's have a look.

Today
This card uses lots of paint and mixed media. I used the Blue Fern Garden Calling Cards paper for the sentiment. I also used the Symphony Corners and Mini Ring Things chipboard.

The Symphony Corner chipboard is painted with a layer of gesso then a pink mist. The Mini Ring Things chipboard I cut into individual circles and covered each piece in gesso. Then I placed a few rings on the card.

Blue Fern Studios products used:

Blue Fern Garden Calling Cards

Symphony Corners

Mini Ring Things

Just Because
This card is a more simple card. I used the gorgeous collage image from the Blue Fern Garden Calling Cards paper for the background. I then added some ribbon, flowers, and a flair button for the sentiment. I also added a piece of the Blue Fern Studios Bits of Honey chipboard. I left it raw because I liked that color against the other colors on the card.

Blue Fern Studios products used:

Blue Fern Garden Calling Cards

Bits of Honey

Sweet Max
This is the 8 1/2 x 11 layout I created using the Blue Fern Studios April Sketch Challenge. You still have until midnight EST tomorrow to join in the fun!

To color the Blue Fern Bit heart chipboard, I put down a layer of gesso followed by a blue mist. While it was still wet, I "stamped" a piece of bubble wrap on each piece to get this fun effect.

Blue Fern Studios products used:

Blue Fern Garden Calling Cards
Blue Fern Garden Love Letters
Blue Fern Garden Picnic
Lace Heart Border
Blue Fern Bits

Thanks for stopping by!

Monday, April 28, 2014

Leila's April projects

Hello Ladies

I'm here again to show you more two layouts 12x12' (they are my passion).

The first one is to travel album of my cousin, on her journey across Europe met some gorgeous places, including Volendam in Amsterdam...