Wednesday, April 11, 2018

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

Monday, April 9, 2018

Spring Inspiration from Lanette, with a Video too!

Hello All Lanette Here,

Here in Michigan we are desperately waiting for Spring to arrive. It's been a winter and I am ready for a spring green yard. So I thought  the Spring Parade Collection was perfect for me to create with this month. 


You can see how I created this layout start to finish over on the Blue Fern YouTube Channel: 


Here are just a few details of my layout...


I love the way the Chipboard looks with Ivory & Pearl Embossing Powder.


A super sweet fussy cut bunny...


Lots of Seedling & Glitter to really make these lovely blooms shine.



For my second layout, I continued the Spring fun but this time I played with the Attic Charm Collection...




Just a few details before you hop along...



 A peek at this lovely lace and this sweet little chipboard bunny.


A the bit of frame that I cut away from the bunny worked perfectly with the title.


Here is a good look at all the little extras that make this layout sparkle.
Don't you just love Seedlings & Glitter!




Thank you so much for stopping by today!

I hope that I have inspired you in some way, but if you are looking for more inspiration make sure you stop by and join the Blue Fern Fanatics Face Book Group!

And REMEMBER you can shop for all your favorite Blue Fern Products over at the 

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See you next month.


Friday, April 6, 2018

Layouts by Tartine Peluche that will make you feel in the spring!

Hello my sweet friends!
Today is very sad for me, this is my last day as a designer for Blue Fern Studios.
My life turns to change and priorities too. Don't worries, I feel good, but I have to take care of myself and all my family ... It's just a goodbye, I'll be back ...
So let me share with you my last inspirations.

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My first one is:

*Perfect*
( Ombré Dreams, Leslie's dream )






I used Sunlight Rose to emboss the foliage chipboard under my photo.



I made this coral flowers by hand, from *Chesterville Floral*, one as simply heated with heat gun and the others are one layer of petal folded on itself.



Morning Sun make a part of my favorite colors of embossing powder.

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Blue Fern Studios Products used:
Paper:Ombré Dreams, Leslie's Dream
Embossing Powder:
Morning Sun
Sunlight Rose
Ivory
Flowers:
Chesterville Florals
Attic Charm Daisies
Stamps:
Making Plan
Butterflies
Seedlings:
Vivid Pink
Harvest
Laces:
Lace 4
Lace 5
Lace 12

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My next one is:

* Do Something Good Today *
( In The Mood, Flirty )





I used white flower from Late Winter Lilie and I inked them with the same color as my background.
 I embossed all my chipboards with Ivory embossing powder.





These wonderful little white flowers are discontinued,
they were from the Vintage Christmas Collection.

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Blue Fern Studios Products used:
Paper:
Flirty
Pensive
Attracted
Chipboards:
Remnant Printed Chipboard
Embossing Powder:
Ivory
Flowers:
Late Winter Lilies
Soft Blossoms
Stamps:
Making Plan
Seedlings:
Meadow
Laces:
Lace 6
Lace 12

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And finally, the last one is:

*Life*
( Wanderlust, Road Trip )

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This layout is the result of a big ink blunder on the first background. In seeking how to recover page, I had the idea of using the small format of the same paper as the background.
Here is the result or my error LOL

These days I have a great need for bright colors.
The blue flowers from Spring Lilies collection are so much PERFECT,
and combined with Summer Breeze embossing powder it's just WOW as effect.



I used Lace 3B to add some black under my first layer.


Butterfly is embossed with Summer Breeze.






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Blue Fern Studios Products used:

Paper:
Wanderlust, Road Trip
Wanderlust, Seascape
Embossing Powder:
Summer Breeze
Snow
Flowers:
Spring Lilies
Stamps:
Making Plan
Butterflies
Seedlings;
Sterling Silver
Laces:
Lace 3B
Lace 5
Lace 6

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I would like to thanks all of you for all your sweet comments and suport since my first day with BFS and before. I'll miss you all and I'm looking forward to come back!
Remember, it's just a goodbye ...
Big, big hugs!
Tartine xoxo

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

April layout and Step by Step by France Ringuette

Hi Blue Fern Fans, it's my turn today on the blog and I have 2 layouts for you today.

Câlin Step by Step layout with Wanderlost collection

This month, I would like to show you a step by step on building the foundation for this layout:



I always start my process by coating my paper with clear gesso. The clear gesso will act as a barrier and let you add watercolors or sprays easily to your layout.

Once my gesso is dry, I use a stencil and mat gel medium. Then I add my embossing powder to my gel medium and heat emboss. I love adding embossing to my backgrounds. I've found that gel mat medium works really well to emboss this way. I used Honey Embossing Powder on my layout.


Then I like to add inks to my background. I try to match my inks to some of the darker colors already on the paper. In this case, a dark teal blue. I sprints some water on the edges to give it a blurry effect and let it dry. You can use a heat gun to goa faster if you wish. Once dry, I use the same ink and add splatters with a small fine tip paintbrush and let dry again.



Last step for the background is to add some die-cut pieces and white some white glue, I add on some seedlings for extra texture. On this background I used the Harvest Seedlings.


For dimension, I enjoy adding chipboards to my pages. I heat embossed with a slightly darker tone this time to give contrast with the initial one placed on the background. On my chipboard I used Ginger Embossing Powder. I LOVE the metal effect it gives. 


Last steps are just to layer your Pictures with different pieces of cut out paper, printed chipboard, flowers and ornements.

Here are a few more images of my layout:



The picture was taken at my son's high school graduation, it was a proud moment, I felt this quote was just perfect because it truly is what a hope for him to chose a career that will make him happy.


Blue Fern Studios products used:

Paper: Wanderlust Memento

Embossing Powders: Ginger & Honey

Printed Chipboard: Wanderlust

Flower: Spring Lilies


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Sassy... Serendipity collection

This quote spoke to me.... The Best Moments Happen when they are Unplanned....

oh how true.... I am a girl that is often spontaneous, so this quote is truly one perfect for me.


I truly love this Chesterville flower, soft and delicate it was perfect tp highlight the light colors on this beautiful background.

I also added the leaves and small black flowers from the Wanderlust Vine set.


Behind the quote I used ginger embossing powder with the Vintage Edges stamp set to give some texture on my background.


I love this Sassy chipboard title and wanted it to pop off the page. I also wanted to give focus on the teal elements of this gorgeous paper. I chose to add only a layer of Caribbean glitter over the chipboard, wow it gave a spectacular finish. Underneath is another piece of chipboard heat embossed with Ginger Embossing Powder. This one is becoming part of my favorites.



Blue Fern Studios products used:

Paper: Serendipity Imagination & Calling cards

Embossing Powders: Ginger 

Flower: Chesterville flower and Wanderlust vine set

Glitter: Caribbean

Chipboard: Sassy

Stamp set: Vintage Edges


I hope you have enjoyed my step by step and April layouts. Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a very crafty month !