Friday, May 9, 2014

A Little Title Love

Hi everyone!  It's Valerie here today with a couple of layouts for May.  Do you sometimes struggle with titles?  I do, so I pulled out a couple of Blue Fern chipboard titles, and got started on my layouts. 

For this layout, I chose the Cute Stuff title from the Good Vibes set, and my very favorite sheet from the Blue Fern Garden Collection - In Bloom.  I also took advantage of some strips in my scrap pile to create some dimension in the background.


Here is a close-up look at the sweet title.  I primed it first with gesso, inked it with a light brown ink, and when dry, I used a make-up sponge (an awesome scrap room supply) to apply some Inka Gold.


I also used the smallest circle from the Graduated Circles set of 5 to frame the left side of the photograph.  
After priming the chipboard, I applied some pink ink, then heat-embossed it 
using a frosted embossing powder to add some sparkle.


The Berry Stems and Jeweled Trinkets were painted white and used as accents in the floral cluster.


For my second layout, I chose the Backyard Boy title, and knew just which photo I wanted to use. 
 I'm sure many of you have photos that would fit perfectly with this title.  This title was super easy to alter.   
I applied some VersaMark ink and clear embossing powder, 
then heat embossed it.  The result was this beautiful chocolate brown. 
For the background I have used the back side of the Timeless paper from the
  Blue Fern Garden Collection.  


If you like arrows, you will love the Directions set.  It includes numerous arrows that can be used in so many ways.  I covered this arrow with Distress Ink, then stamped it with a texture stamp.


You can see another of the arrows from the Directions set in this close up, as well as the gloss that the embossing powder left on the title.


And here is a little flower from the Bohemian Flowers that I tucked in behind a flower. 
 It's a great assortment of 12 flowers. 


That's all from me today.   It was awesome to begin my layouts with a title and not have to worry about it at the end.  Give it a try!

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Layouts by Camilla

Hi there! Camilla here with two new layouts. I have been playing with some more papers and chipboards from Blue Fern Studios.

First a layout in blue. I have been adding some more blue by using some misting and masking. The chipboards (Small Circle Flourish and Spring Frame) are painted in white gesso and then I stamped with a texture stamp.





Then a layout about a vacation we had in a beautiful town in Sweden. I have used the Blue Fern Garden collection together with these chipboard pieces: Garden Gate, Veranda Cage Set, Eastern Lanterns. The chipboards are painted in white. I stamped with a text stamp. Then I added some Inka Gold here and there.





I hope you enjoyed my layouts!

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Ombré Dreams: FULL Collection Reveal & YOUR Chance to WIN!!

Today we have some EXCITING things to share! A complete look at our NEWEST paper collection

"Ombré Dreams"

AND your some chances to WIN a complete collection for yourself!

We're SO excited to show you a closer look at each of the individual papers in this range, from their delicately designed details to their beautiful watercolor palettes, each one is unique and wonderful in their own right. And we're quite sure you will agree!


 Charlotte's Dream

Ginger's Dream

Joyce's Dream

Julianna's Dream

Leslie's Dream

Shannon's Dream

Susan's Dream

Dream Cards

Aren't they simply dreamy?!

I bet you're wondering how you can get your hands on some FAST. Well, we're offering up some opportunities right now! 

Here's how:

1. For one entry, simply enter below using the Inlinkz Tool. Please make sure you are a follower of our blog and of our Facebook Page (if you have Facebook).

2. For a second entry, share this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or in a blog post. Link back to the location at which you shared using the Inlinkz Tool below.

For every 50 entries, another collection pack will be up for grabs! The more you share, the more entries received, the more collections will be available to be won! 

**OPEN INTERNATIONALLY!!!!**

Contest is open until Saturday, May 17th 2014 at midnight, Central Time. The winners will be randomly chosen via Random.org and announced on Monday, May 19th.

So get out there and spread the word! And good luck to you all :)



Monday, May 5, 2014

April Sketch Challenge WINNER & Top 3 Features!

It's time to announce the randomly drawn winner of our April sketch challenge prize package, as well as show off our Top 3 Features!

First up, let's announce the lucky gal who wins this FABULOUS chipboard prize package:


BIG congrats to...........................


Buffy Burnside!!

Congrats, Buffy!! Please email me {erin@bluefernstudios.com} within 7 days to claim your prize!

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Now let's take a look at the 3 entries that we thought deserved a special feature this month!




Thank-you girls for sharing your beautiful talents with us! Such a treasure to see the uniquely special ways you apply our products to your precious projects. 

And thank-you to each one of you who participate in our sketch challenge! Don't forget about our May Sketch- hope to see everyone playing along!

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!