Meet our September Blue Fern Fan of the Month!

We love the first week of each month because we get to introduce you to another Blue Fern Fan.  We are delighted to welcome the fabulous Phyllis Fernandez to Blue Fern Studios this month.  You are in for a real treat as she shares her stunning mixed-media style with us.  So, let's turn it over to Phyllis so you can get to know her a little more.  

Hello Crafty Friends,  my name is Phyllis Fernandez and I'm so honored to be Blue Fern Studios Fan of the month for September.  I love Blue Fern Studios paper and chipboard,  they're so Gorgeous and so fun to create with.  I won't lie......sometimes I don't even want to cut into the paper collections because they're soooo Gorgeous!  I finally had a chance to play with some of Blue Fern Studios Embossing Powders,  WOW I had no idea how awesome they are to create with!   

I have been crafting off and on for years but in 2005 I discovered card making and then I was introduced to Scrapbooking shortly there after.  I had no idea where this was going to take me but I was hooked!    I love creating Layouts,  mixed media canvases,  tags and on occasion I create cards.  

I hope you check back every Wednesday for my layouts I'll be creating using Blue Fern Studios.  

You can follow my blog for my latest projects:

http://scrapbookingbyphyllis.blogspot.com/

For this layout I used Blue Fern Studios paper:

-Chesterville George paper

-Happy Accident Windfall paper

-Happy Accident Quirk paper

-Happy Accident Fate paper

Blue Fern Studios Embossing Powders

-Rusted Roof

-Fern

-Breeze

-Chili Powder

-Coral

Blue Fern Studios Chipboard 

-And Fly

-Kevins Frame

-Memories

-Circle links

Blue Fern Studios Stamp

-Crackle 

Be sure to check back each Wednesday of this month when Phyllis will share another Blue Fern project with you!

- September Inspiration - 4 layouts - Amber & Apricot / Wanderlust, by Tartine Peluche.

Hello girls! I'm back to share my september layouts created with Blue Fern Studios products. This month I've used the new collection Amber and Apricot for three layouts and one with Wanderlust paper collection..

-SUNSHINE IS MY FAVORITE ACCESSORY-

My first one is created with FLORA and SUNNY DISPOSITION papers.
I cut the flowers on the FLORA paper and with the chipboard BLOOMING FOLIAGE I created different layer to insert the beautiful flowers of the APRICOT BLOOMS collection.

I embossed my chipboards with BLOOD ORANGE embossing powder. It is a red-orange color, mixed with white and pink glitter, sooo beautifully matching with color combinaison of paper collection.

I used LACE 6, in which I cutted only the small flowers of the bottom. They are used well with the small flowers of the APRICOT BLOOMS kit.

In the right corner at the top of my photo we find part of LACE 4, it is the foliage of the lace.

To add some finishing details I used the GREEN LEAF and  MUSTARD seedlings.

As the bottom of the paper was already decorated, I only add a small white paper frame and some pretty APRICOT BLOOMS flowers.

Then I completed my layout with my favorite embellishment, sequins and half pearls.

BLUE FERN STUDIOS PRODUCTS I'VE USED:
Paper:
- Flora
- Sunny Disposition
Chipboards:
- Blooming Foliage
- The Good Life
Embossing Powder:
Blood Orange
Seedligs:
- Green Leaf
- Mustard
Flowers:
- Apricot Blooms
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-YOU ARE ENOUGH-

For my second layout,  I used TWEET MELODY ( B-side ) and I still used the flowers of FLORA paper but, this time with the FADING BLOOMS chipboard, that I simply embossed in white. I used a piece of BIRDSONG paper and also a piece of  FLORA paper ( B-side ) for create some layers on background. I added flowers and some pieces of AMBER&APRICOT PRINTED CHIPBOARD.

I used only the peach flowers of Apricot Blooms kit and 
the leaves come from WANDERLUST VINE.

I used  MUSTARD seedlings and some half beads for details.

 The little bird was cut in the paper TWEET MELODY.

I finish by adding a gold wire, wound in a loop.
I think it adds a little something...

BLUE FERN STUDIOS PRODUCTS I'VE USED
Paper:
- Flora
- Birdsong
- Tweet Melody
Chipboard:
-Fading Blooms
- Apricot printed chipboard
Embossing powder:
-Snow
Seedlings:
- Mustard
Flowers:
-Apricot Blooms
- Wanderlust Vine

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- SUGAR & SPICE -

I used CHAPTERS paper ( B-side ). It's a dark paper already having white spots, so I did not use white gesso but directly my color for my background. 
I have a lot of fun with snapchat application lately ... LOL 
Here is another page with a selfie.

I chose to use the KRYSTAL'S FRAME -SMALL chipboard for this layout. I embossed it with BLOOD ORANGE embossing powder. The rectangle frame are the negative of pictures on the APRICOT-PRINTED CHIPBOARD. The cut flowers come from TWEET MELODY paper and I worked with APRICOT BLOOMS again ... 
I told you I loved these flowers? I think these are also my favorites.

On my background you can see that I used GARDEN FROLIC stamp and the wonderful butterfly of  SPRING ACCENTS

I REPEAT, I REALLY LOVE THIS FLOWERS!!! YOU MUST HAVE THEM!
But dont take all, I want to having anothers! LOL

Again some pieces of PRINTED CHIPBOARD to add details...
Whit small rocks, I added TWIG seedlings, half beads, sequins and more seedlings again...

BLUE FERN STUDIOS PRODUCTS I'VE USED:
Paper:
- Chapters
- Tweet Melody
Chipboards:
- KRISTAL'S FRAME - SMALL
- APRICOT Printed Chipboard
Embossing Powder
- Blood Orange
Stamps:
- Spring Accents
- Garden Frolic
Seedlings:
- Twig
Flowers:
- Apricot Blooms

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I have a last one layout to share with you this month.
I used Wanderlust collection.

- MOUNTAIN VIEW-

In september the migration of the birds is well started, in the mountain, we can observe them. 
I live in the mountain ...

I used PACIFIC COAST paper (B-side)
I did only a few brush stroke of white gesso on my background.
Under my photo I used CURLING CORNER chipboard. I have embossed it with HOT COCOA embossig powder.

Under the chipboard I have used LACE 1.

Two beautiful lilies flower from WANDERLUST LILIES kit are placed below the word EXPLORE from the kit WANDERLUST WORDS. I have paint this word with metallic blue paint...

 I painted my chipboard MOUNTAIN VIEW with white gesso using a sponge to create a sandy texture. Then I put glue on half of the chipboard and I added MELTED BUTTER glitter on.

Under all the layers I placed a piece of WANDERLUST PRINTED CHIPBOARD...
Some sequins and half beads add finishing to my page.

BLUE FERN STUDIOS PRODUCTS I'VE USED:
Paper:
- Pacific Coast
Chipboard:
- Curling Corner
- Mountain View
- Wanderlust Words
- Wanderlust - Printed Chipboard
Embossing Powder:
- Hot Cocoa
Glitter:
- Melted Butter
Lace:
- Lace 1
Flowers:
- Wanderlust Lilies ( yellow )
- Late Winter Lilies ( White )
Stamps:
- Departure
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That's all for this month, see you soon for anothers inspiration.
Hugs,
Tartine xoxo

August inspiration by Pascale B.

Hello Sweeties

Today I'm back on Blue Fern Studios blog.

The first layout I have to share with you a layout feature a photo montage I've created.I used the new collection Amber and Apricot.

First, I primed the background with clear gesso. Then I mixed some Autumn glitter with a 3D gloss gel to add a design with a stencil to the background. I want the design to be discreet.

I covered the Corner Flourish with a copper crackle paste. I primed the Fern leaves with gesso, then I painted them with different watercolors. While the watercolors were still wet I sprinkled them with several embossing powders: Lime, Avocado, Chili Powder and Hot Cocoa and I heat embossed them.

When the background was dried, I used the Honey Bits and the Departure stamps to add more texture with different Archival inks.

I cut a few papers to add under the photo. Then I glued all the embellishments: some Apricot and Chesterville Blooms, the Fern Leaves and the Corner Flourish. I added some color to the background.

To finish the layout I added some Twig and Paprika seedlings.

Blue Fern Studios products:

Amber & Apricot collection: Busy bees, Joyful and Tweet Melody
Chipboards: Corner Flourish, Fern Leaves
Flowers: Apricot Blooms, Chesterville Blooms
Stamps: Honey Bits, Departure
Glitter: Autumn
Embossing Powders: Chili Powder, Hot Cocoa, Avocado, Lime
Seedlings: Paprika, Twig

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Here is my second project. I used again the Amber & Apricot collection to lay out this photo of a sculpture from Edith Guillaume.

I primed the background with clear gesso. Then I added a design with a stencil and clear crackle paste. I let dry naturally.

I primed Krystal's border with white gesso. Then I embossed it with different embossing powders to match the color of the statue. 

When the background was dry, I added another design with the Departure stamp and the Pear embossing powder. Then I added some color with different watercolors.

I primed the Rose leaves with white gesso before painting them with different shades of green and brown watercolors.

I cut a few papers from the Amber & Apricot collection to add under the photo and I glued all the embellishments with a 3D gel.

To finished the layout I added some seedlings and glitter.

Blue Fern Studios products:

Amber & Apricot collection - Birdsong, Tweet Melody, Yesteryear
Chipboards - Krystal's Border, Rose Leaves
Flowers - Fresh Floral
Stamp - Departure
Embossing Powders - Chili Powder, Nutmeg, Auburn, Pearl
Glitter - Autumn
Seedlings - Paprika, Twig

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Here is my third project. I work with the Happy Accident collection to showcase a photo I've taken of the castle of L'Islette where the tempestuous love affair between the two sculptors Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin was sheltered. 

As usual, I primed the background with clear gesso. Then I added a design with a stencil and Graphite paste. When dry I toned down the design with white gesso.

While the background was drying, I primed the Leafy Twigs with white gesso and the Manchester Frame with black gesso. I used some waxes to alter the frame.

I colored the leaves with different shades of green watercolor and sprinkled them with the Avocado embossing powder while they were still wet. After having embossed them, I added some green wax. 

I cut some papers to add under the photo in the Layering Cards sheet and I glued all the embellishments with a 3D gel.

To finish the layout I added some seedlings and glitter.

Blue Fern Studios products:

Happy Accident collection - Incident, Layering Cards
Chipboards - Manchester Frame, Leafy Twigs
Embossing Powder - Avocado
Glitter - Orange Peel
Seedlings - Mustard, Paprika, Twig

August inspiration by Vera Shelemekh

Hello Blue Fern Studios fans.
It's Vera Shelemekh here and I'm happy to share with you some fresh and bright summer inspiration.  I've made a botanic layout with Wanderlust paper and mixed two summer collections in a seaside layout. And for the dessert today are Happy accident chocolate boxes with lace and flowers.

The summer here in Moscow is a bit cold this year, but we had a couple of warm weeks to enjoy the Nature, to wonder with a butterfly net and breathe wonderful floral smells.
For this layout I used Wanderlust - Lakeside as background.

The photo is framed in a frame from Ever After Frame Set covered with avocado embossing powder.

 I decorated the layout with many stamped flowers, Damask Flourishes chipboard covered with lime embossing powder, stamped bugs and butterflies and a sweet owl.

 
"Discover" is the header taken from Wanderlust Words set

Blue Fern Studios products used:

Papers:

Wanderlust - Lakeside 

 

Chipboards:

Ever After Frame Set

 Damask Flourishes

Wanderlust Words 

 

Embossing powder:

 Avocado

Lime

Stamps:

Stamp - Garden Frolic 

Stamp - Owls and Birds

 

Flowers

  Fresh Florals

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The other layout is combination of Wanderlust and Seaside cottage collections. The background is Ocean Voyage from Wanderlust. And the composition is the mixture of Seaside Cottage - Splendor and elements cut from the paper with cards.

 I also used the octopus and sea stars from Nautical Set and framed the photo in Wanderlust - Printed Chipboard frame.

The mixed media background includes stamping with Stamp - Essential Textures and waves colored with embossing powders Summer breeze and Stormy seas

Blue Fern Studios products used:

Papers:

Wanderlust - Ocean Voyage

 Seaside Cottage - Splendor

 

Chipboards:

Wanderlust - Printed Chipboard

Nautical Set

 

Embossing powder:

 Summer breeze 

Stormy seas

Icicle

Stamps:

Stamp - Essential Textures

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The chocolate boxes are made of Happy Accident - Blessing and Quirk papers and decorated with Lace 5 and wonderful Blue Fern Studios Fern leaves covered with Iridescent Grey embossing powder and flowers.

 You can put chocolates or money inside.

 

Blue Fern Studios products used:

Papers:

Happy Accident - Blessing 

Happy Acciden - Quirk

 

Chipboards:

Fern leaves

 

Embossing powder:

Iridescent Grey

Laces:

Lace 5 

Flowers:

Courtship Roses

 

Wish you to spend the rest of Summer with use and see you in September ;)