Blue Fern Studios .. on repeat ~

"Wish"

This one you have already seen when we first introduced the Christmas Vintage collection. 

The Noel paper was treated with clear gesso and then super heavy gesso with a stencil. Imagine Ink in "Winter Mist" was misted and spread with water to enhance the stenciling. The "Carribean" glitter was then scattered over the background paper for lots of shine. 

The chipboard pieces were all primed with gesso and then coated with the Imagine Ink in "Winter Mint" ( Snow Medley), "Leaf" (Eclectic Hearts), "Jingle Bells" (Garden Window) and "Cotton Candy" plus "Persimmon" (Wish, Wonder, Dream).  The Snow Medley piece was enhanced with "Fern" embossing powder, the Wish with "Poinsettia" embossing powder and the Eclectic Hearts with "Lucky" embossing powder. The Garden Window was misted with "Jingle Bells," then dusted with "Pyrite" glitter. 

Paper layers were cut and placed behind the Window. Flowers and bling were added as a final touch. 

Here are some close-ups:

Blue Fern Studios products used:

Paper:

Vintage Christmas Noel

Vintage Christmas Magical

Vintage Christmas Greeting Cards

Chipboard:

Snow Medley

Wish Wonder Dream

Garden Window

Eclectic Hearts

Mists:

Leaf

Winter Mint

Persimmon

Cotton Candy

Jingle Bells

Embossing Powder:

Fern

Lucky

Poinsettia

Glitter:

Carribean

Pyrite

Thanks for visiting the Blog today. 
Can't wait to see what YOU create with our products! 

Two New Collections!

Blue Fern Studios has done it again! 

We have two new collections debuting soon.

Here are some first peeks:

This is Blush, designed by Michele Singh. It will be our Valentine-inspired collection. 

And here is Timeless by Manuela Zimmerman. I am really loving the moody, dramatic look of this one which we reminds me a bit of Sanctuary. 

I will be back to share the entire collection once it has posted on the BFS blog. 

Thanks for popping by! 

2nd Blue Fern Studios November project ~ The Most Wonderful …

"The Most Wonderful .."

Next, I decided upon a celebration theme .. New Years Eve, 2014. 

This wintery Christmas Vintage Auld Lang Syne was an obvious choice but so soothing to use! It's neutral background can go so many ways.  I layered, tore and fussy cut using Wonderland and Greeting Cards as well. 

Of course, I had to make it my own with my Imagine Inks in Winter Mint and Leaf. For shine, I used the new Pyrite Glitter. 

My chipboard was all treated the same. I like the cohesiveness that gives a project. It was primed with white gesso and then dabbed thoroughly with Glossy Accents and Diamond Dust. Gives it a real wintery, frosty look .. like glistening snow. The new Blooming Curls chipboard is so unique. I've just been waiting to find the perfect project. 

This is a good close-up of some of the stamping used to provide depth and interest. 

Blue Fern Products Used:

Paper:

Christmas Vintage Auld Lang Syne

Christmas Vintage Wonderland

Christmas Vintage Greeting Cards

Chipboard:

Blooming Curls

Berry Stems

Mist:

Winter Mint

Leaf

Stamps:

Forever

Glitter:

Pyrite

Blue Fern Studios November project ~ Born to be Wild!

Hello, Blue Fern Studios fans! 

I'm here today to share my November projects ... I love sharing what I've created with all these amazing products! 

"Born to be Wild"

First up, I just HAD to scrap this new, funny photo of my granddaughter, Peyton! 

She has such a "goofball" personality that we adore! So, I just had to find a way to incorporate it with my Blue Fern Autumn Anthology papers. I've used Parfumerie as my base and layered in Newsworthy,  Gazebo and Calling Cards. 

The title chippy was first primed and then lightly inked. When that was complete, I used our new Petal embossing powder.  I went for all-out shine this time around. 

You can also see some of the Essential Textures stamping in the upper left corner of this photo.  It is fantastic to work with and adds such depth and interest. 

I'm a big fan of framing my photos, so this new Double Swirl chipboard was an easy choice! 

It was primed and then misted with our Imagine Ink mist in Leaf.  I gave it some variegation with my ink pad.  The Bits of Honey chipboard was left raw except for a touch of gesso for highlighting. 

I love dimension and all these products work together to help achieve that goal. 

Blue Fern Studios products used:
Paper:

Autumn Anthology Parfumerie
Autumn Anthology Newsworthy
Autumn Anthology Gazebo
Autumn Anthology Calling Cards

Chipboard:

Born to Be Wild

Double Swirls - small

Bits of Honey

Stamps:

Essential Textures

Mists:

Persimmon

Fern

Embossing Powder:

Petal
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Design Team Announcement!!!

I am over the moon excited to announce that I will be serving a second term at Blue Fern Studios! 

I love the products, the people and the great support! 

Thank you for having me back another year! 

I am so humbled. 

2016 … here we come! 

Here are the 11 new designers that will be joining the Blue Fern team in 2016:

Bec Genet - Australia

Cathi O’Neill - Ireland

Elena Volchkova- Ukraine

Karine Gagnon - Canada

Karolina Czajkowska - Poland

Maiko  Kosugi - Japan

Maja Nowak - Poland

Marie-Eve Bernard - Canada

Nicole Dorion - Canada

Pascale Bernard - France

Renea Harrison - United States

We are also excited to announce that the following designers will be returning in 2016:

Debbie Burns - United States

Jelissa Mei - Singapore - Video Educator

Keren Tamir - Canada

Marilyn Rivera - United States- Video Educator

Sandi Clarkson - United States

Wilma Voermans  - Switzerland

Yuko Tanaka - Japan

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My Creative Scrapbook November Reveal

It's Reveal Day at My Creative Scrapbook! 

I am still on a bit of a break … BUT … I will be back next month for the December Kit!!! 

Woo-hoo!

In the meantime, here is a photo of this month's Limited Edition Kit .. 

so beautiful. 

Filled with lots of yummy Prima and more. 

I am dying over that Stencil alone!

Please visit the website for more information on ordering a kit: HERE.

And to see more Design Team inspiration, please visit our all new website and DT Gallery. 

Thanks for coming by! 

Blue Fern Studio November Sketch Challenge!

Thanks for coming by today! 

Where did this October go??? The holidays will soon be here! 

  It's time for another new sketch challenge for you over at Blue Fern Studios. 
 Michele Singh has created this beautiful sketch exclusively for Blue Fern! Isn't it gorgeous?

Love, love love it! 

This is probably my fave sketch ever but I did not get a chance to play .. yet! But it's coming! 

Here are the sketch challenge details:

One lucky winner, selected by a random draw, will receive a prize package of Blue Fern Studios chipboard!

In addition, we will also select 3 (or more) layouts to feature.

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! 

2). Please note that you can do whatever type of project you please - a layout, card, 

  canvas, altered item- whatever suits your mood and style! 

We would love to see the different ways our sketch can be used.

3.) 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!}

4.) Upload your project using the Inlinkz tool on the Blue Fern Studios Blog

by midnight EST on November 30, 2015

We look forward to seeing how you use our sketch and Blue Fern Studios products!
Thanks for coming by!

My Creative Scrapbook November Sneak Peeks!

It's SNEAK PEEK time!

Oh do we have some fantastic kits for you for November!  We're so excited to share a few peeks at what Pam and the team have been up to with this month's kits!

(As always, click on the pictures to see them larger)

Our November Main kit sneak peeks:

and a few Main kit creations by our design team!

by Christine Meyer

by Tracy McLennon

by Kristin Greenwood

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Our November Creative kit sneak peeks:

and some Creative kit creations by our design team!

 by Tracy McLennon

by Izzy Anderson

by Tracy McLennon

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Our November Limited Edition kit sneak peeks:

and some Limited Edition kit creations by our design team!

by Michelle McDonald

by Kris Berc

by Michelle McDonald

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Our November Album kit sneak peeks:

by Angel Rodrigue

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Let us know what you love about this month's sneak peeks!

Now that you have a peek at what's coming, don't forget to reserve your kits :)

Please visit MyCreativeScrapbook.com for more information.

The Full Reveal is on the 5th!