Our October Fan of the Month

October is here, and so is our new Blue Fern Fan of the Month, the wonderful Lisa Landry.  Her elegant style is perfect paired with Blue Fern products, which explains why she is such a fan.  So, let's get to know Lisa, and take a look at her first layout for us this month (and get to know one of her beautiful cats, too).

Hi!  My name is Lisa Landry (a.k.a. iluvcats261).  >^..^<

My husband and I live in Lake Charles, Louisiana where we were both born and raised. I have a wonderful daughter, an awesome son-in-law, and two sweet Grand Kitties that live not too far away in Houston, Texas.  Besides my husband an daughter, the loves of my life are my two magnificent Birman cats, Miss Gali and Lucy (mother and daughter), who have become popular in the scrapping community because they are my biggest inspirations.

My daughter introduced me to scrapbooking in 2010 and it’s the first craft I’ve ever been interested in.  Scrapping brings me peace, happiness, enjoyment and relaxation.  My creations are mostly romantic style with an added touch of shabby chic on occasion.  I especially love creating flower clusters, stenciling a pretty design and heat embossing chipboard!  The paper design and the photo I choose guide me through the creation process.

When I discovered Blue Fern Studios I fell in love with their high-quality products and have been one of their biggest fans for a very long time!   I’m extremely honored to be Blue Fern’s October Fan of the Month!  I hope that you enjoy my creations…..and as always, have a wonderful day!  Lisa : )

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For this layout, I used Blue Fern Studios Happy Accident paper collection that has 

light blue tones (because of Lucy's eyes) and beige and white (for Lucy's colors).  

The photo is adhered to cardboard for a little raised dimension. 

 BFS Doodle Corners chipboard reminds me of string!

I used them to frame Lucy's adorable photo.  

They are heat embossed in BFS Imagine Ink color Starry Night.  WOWOWOW!  

What a perfect match to Lucy's eye color!!

Cute black & white Baker's Twine was perfect to zig-zag around the layout edge 

since the layout is all about Lucy's beloved string. 

To the upper right of the photo, I heat embossed Blue Fern Studios brick stamp 

in the Essential Textures set with their Imagine Ink color Oatmeal.  

Blue Fern Studios Products used:

Happy Accident paper "Blessing" backside

Essential Textures Clear Stamp Set - bricks

Imagine Ink embossing powders - Oatmeal & Starry Night

Chipboard - Doodle Corners

I hope you enjoyed my first post!

I look forward to creating some new layouts with Blue Fern's gorgeous products!

See you the next few Wednesdays.  Have a great day, Lisa : )

May Inspiration With Debbie, Featuring Tranquility

Hi everyone!  Debbie here with you today sharing three layouts created with the new  Tranquility paper collection, Chipboard, and flowers.  I really enjoyed working with the new papers.  The muted tones in the Tranquility paper collection were a perfect match for some added vibrant pops of color.

 My first layout features the Blissful side B paper.  I added some random stamping with the Serendipity Medley and Romantic Accents stamps and misted with the Imagine Ink Winter Mint Mist.    The layers under the photo are from Calling Cards, Serenity and Patience. I also added flowers from the new Tranquil Blooms, Tranquil Lilies and Courtship Blooms.

I used the new Jubilation Corner Chipboard and embossed it with a mixture of the Mushroom, Melon, Cotton Candy and Sea Mist embossing powers. Aren't the new flowers pretty!!

To the right of my photo I used the Butterfly Friends, embossed with the same embossing powers that I used on the Jubilation Corner.

My title Serenity is from the Serenity, Calm, Hushed Chipboard set which I inked dark brown. 

Blue Fern Studios Supplies

Paper:  Tranquility

Blissful, Calling Cards, Serenity, Patience

Chipboard:

Jubilation Corners, Serenity, Butterfly Friends

Embossing Powders:
Mushroom, Melon, Cotton Candy, Sea Mist

Flowers:
Tranquil Blooms, Tranquil Lilies
Courtship Blooms

Stamps:

Serendipity Medley, Romantic Accents

My next layout features the Peaceful paper and flowers from Tranquil Blooms.    Some random stamping with the Bourbon Street and Romantic Textures stamps,  embossing with Chili Powder Imagine Ink Embossing Powder and a sprinkling here and there with Imagine Ink Tangerine Glitter, along with some light masking and paint splatters.   I used the Serenity side B , Calling Cards and Jubilation papers to create layers under the photo.  

On each side of the photo I used the Tranquil Foliage Chipboard, embossed with Auburn, Chili Powder, Mushroom and Sage Imagine Ink Embossing Powders. I added some dimension with  some Imagine Ink Tangerine Glitter, gold micro beads and chunky glass glitter.

Here I placed a Royal Monarch Butterfly chipboard which I embossed with a mixture of Auburn, Chili Powder, Mushroom and Sage embossing powders.

The title Peaceful was embossed with a mixture of Auburn, Chili Powder, Mushroom and Sage embossing powders.

Blue Fern Studios Supplies

Paper:  Tranquility

Peaceful, Serenity, Calling Cards, Jubilation

Chipboard:

Tranquil Foliage, Peaceful, Royal Monarchs

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder:

Auburn, Chili Powder, Mushroom, Sage

Imagine Ink Glitter:  Tangerine

Flowers: Tranquil Blooms, 

Stamps: Bourbon Street, Romantic Accents

My final layout was created for the May Sketch Challenge.  

I used the Stillness paper, Side B for the background.  I added some random masking and pink and blue inks.  I used the Patience and Calling Cards papers for layers on my photo. A scattering of the new flowers, Tranquil Blooms and Tranquil Roses & Lilies for the perfect touch!

I framed the photo with a Mini Frames shipboard with I embossed with a mixture of Imagine Ink Mushroom and Bonny Blue Embossing Powders and added some Imagine Ink Blue Ice Glitter.  The longer layer beneath my photo was embossed using the Bourbon Street Stamp and Mushroom and Bonny Blue embossing powders.

To the left of the photo I used the new Scalloped Border chipboard, embossed with Mushroom and Bonny Blue embossing powders.  I added some pink ink and micro beads.  The same treatment was used on Doodle Corners chipboard placed at the top and bottom, left side of the photo.

My title Stillness was lightly inked blue.

Blue Fern Studios Supplies

Paper:  Tranquility

Stillness, Patience, Calling Cards

Chipboard: Mini Frames, Scalloped Border, Doodle Corners, Stillness

Imagine Ink Embossing Powder:

Mushroom, Bonny Blue

Glitter:

Blue Ice

Stamps:

Bourbon Street

Flowers:
Tranquil Blooms
Tranquil Roses and Lilies

I hope I have inspired you!
Thanks for stopping by!
. . . Debbie

Projects with {Patter}

Hello everyone. Today I have two cards and an 8 1/2 x 11 layout for you using the new Blue Fern Garden papers, the February sketch, and of course Blue Fern chippies.

Just Because
My best friend is having a hard time right now so I decided to make her a card out of the new Blue Fern Garden papers.

I layered and distressed the papers. I also used one heart from the Lace Heart Border chipboard. I mixed a bit of modeling paste and crackle paint to color the chipboard.

Blue Fern Products Used: Blue Fern Garden papers, Lace Heart Border

One of a Kind
This is our 2 year old Keeshond that was diagnosed with epilepsy in August 2013. He is on many medications, and everyday is a challenge. These papers and chipboard were just perfect for this layout. I also use the Blue Fern Studios February sketch for this 8 1/2 x 11 layout.

For the title (One of a Kind), I covered it in gesso and while it was still wet, I misted it with some color. Once it was dry, it gave a very nice effect.

For the corner embellishments, I treated the Shabby Brick Bits the same way as I did the title (with gesso and mist). The Manor Hinge was first inked with distress ink, then I stamped on it, and painted on a bit of Glossy Accents to finish.

Blue Fern Products Used: One of a Kind, Manor Hinges, Shabby Brick Bits, Blue Fern Garden papers

Faith
I have an envelope full of the new Blue Fern Garden paper scraps. I truly save every little bit. So, I decided to put some of those scraps to use on this card. There are scraps used on both creations above too. Can you find them? :) For this card, you can see how I distressed the edges of all the little scrap strips.

For the chipboard, I used the Blue Fern Studios Doodle corner. I treated it the same way I did with the layout title above but after it was dry, I added a little more paint using watercolors.

Blue Fern Products Used: Blue Fern Garden papers, Doodle Corner

Thanks for stopping by, and remember, there is still time to participate in the Blue Fern Studios February Sketch Challenge. All of the details are here. I hope you will join in! Blessings,

2 layouts and 1 tag by Vibeke Harila

Hi:)

A new month - and its my turn to show 

you some of my work.

 I have worked hard to make something new that maybe can

inspire you to create with your chipboard.

I will show you 2 layouts and 1 tag today.

Enjoy :)

"Memento vivere"

My first layout is with a pic of my youngest daughter and her friend

playing in our garden. 

"Memento viviere" is the perfect title 

- it means "Remember to live"

I have used the sketch here in the Blue Fern blog,

you can read more about it here.

This is the beautiful Brigitte Buttefly.

It is so pretty. I have painted it with a touch of white paint.

This is one of my favorite chipboard - Lattice Fence.

So perfect for my layout. Beautiful. Just a bit white paint on it.

Lattice Fence

Brigitte Butterfly Set

"Captured"

A really simple layout from me.

Just a bit mist - and some flower.

It think this pic is so cute:):)

One of the Doodle Corners. 

I have a bit CracklePaint and brown mist on it.

Perfect:)

Under my pic and the flowers I have put the lovely Lattice Gate.

Doodle Corners

Model: 075162

Lattice Gate

Picture Perfect

"Congratulations"

A birthday tag for a friend of mine.

So easy to make when you have so lovely chipboard.

The chipboard is Spring Iris.

Some ink - and clear embossing. Easy and pretty.

Spring Iris - Small

Model: 074912

I really hope you enjoyed my work.

Have a nice day.

Hugs Vibeke

http://vibekescrapperogskryter.blogspot.com/

An Altered Project, A Mixed Media Canvas and a Layout...

Hi, Lisa here with 3 different projects for my May Blue Fern Studios Blog Post. To show you versatility using the wonderful Blue Fern Studios chip board, I give you an altered box, a mixed media canvas and a layout. With National Scrapbooking Day coming upon us this weekend, I was inspired to stretch my creativity. And here is what I came up with...


                                        The Button Box

 I aged the Vintage Lock by heat embossing it using a bronze embossing powder, and adhered it to the front flap on the box.

 I used a silver embossing powder on the scissors to give it an aged worn look, and while the melted powder was still wet, I wiped it off a little to make it appear as if the silver plate was flaking off.

 I used the Doodle Corners on the corners of my button box, heat embossing them with the same bronze powder I used on the Vintage lock. I also heat embossed the buttons and spools and scattered them among the flowers. I wound floss around the spools and tied floss in the button holes.

                                                                 
                                                                       Miss Tailor Set

                                                                       Vintage Locks

                                                                      Doodle Corners

                                                         
                                                      Mixed Media Canvas

 I used the Art Nouveau Frame for my 12 x 12 canvas. I white washed everything in Gesso, and used sprays and color mists on the chipboard pieces while they were still slightly damp. The color bleeds into the Gesso.

                                                                 Gabrielle Butterfly Set

                                                                   Art Nouveau Frame

 

                                                                       
                                                                      A Layout

 I cut the Damask Motif in half and used it to frame my photo for visual interest. I used crackle paint on the piece and sprayed a color mist after it dried.

 The beauty of Blue Fern Studios chip board is that it withstands just about any medium and holds up Really Really well. There isn't anything I wont try on it.

 The butterfly was base coated with Gesso and then sprayed with 2 different colors while it was still wet.

                                                                      Damask Motif

                                                                Gabrielle Butterfly Set

Thank you for joining me today for my May BFS Blog Post. I hope you pick up some pieces and start working on your own creative projects. Then hit us up and show us what you did!! We would love to see it! And don't forget our Sketch Challenge this month!! The sketch is really beautiful!!