Amazing (Blue Fern Studios Reveal Part 2)

Sharing with you today another layout created for BLUE FERN STUDIOS!

I gave tribute this month tot he 3 most important ladies in my life,
my nieces in my layout yesterday, and my mom in this next one.

Using papers from the Blush collection, I combined the soft feminine colours

to create layers of pretty flowery designs perfect for such a special photo and person.

The word 'amazing' from the Brilliant, Amazing, Dazzling set seemed

like a very fitting title as my mother is certainly an amazing person.

There are so many beautiful pieces in the Blue Fern Studios chipboard selection,

but I have to say that the Medley designs are my favorite, this one called

Flourish Medley being no exception. I cut it into 2 pieces in order to be able to

border the complete right side of my page.

 On both the title and the Flourish Medley, I used the Honey embossing powder,

and then dabbed on some yellow and white paint with a sponge.

Adding a whitewash effect with dabs of white paint over my paper 

and embellishments is somewhat of a signature style that I use on pretty much 

all my creations as you will be able to see in the coming months.

And here's a last close-up showing the beautiful elegant designs on this paper!

Thank you for joining me today!

Blue Fern Studios products used:
paper: Blush (Reminisce, Fondness, Calling Cards)
chipboard: Flourish Medley, Amazing word
embossing powder: Honey

The Perfect Pair (My First Blue Fern Studios DT Reveal - part 1)

It is time for me to reveal my very first post as DT member for the
wonderful BLUE FERN STUDIOS!  How exciting!

Click HERE to see my full post!

This page of my 2 beautiful nieces features the Timeless collection.
The papers from this line are so gorgeous, romantic and elegant, exactly my style.

 I added some added texture and design to my background
with the Texture Circles stamp set.

 I treated both the Flutter Medley and Grande Cage chipboard pieces the same,
by first covering them with a thick coat of gesso which I heated until it bubbled.

I then experimented with a coat of Oatmeal Imagine Ink embossing powder,
and decided to add some brown paint, topping it off with a coat of
ivory metallic shimmer paint to give it a polished brassy look.

This picture of Ella and Daphne dates back a few years... precious!



Come back tomorrow for another Blue Fern Studios share!

Blue Fern Studios products used:
paper: Timeless (Papillons, Main Street, Calling Cards)
chipboard: Flutter Medley, Grande Cages
embossing powder: Cotton Candy, Oatmeal
stamps: Texture Circles

Winter Falls (White with 1 January DT Reveal "Treetop")

It's time for yet another challenge at WHITE WITH 1
and this is my take on it!

 The colour for January is "Treetop", a nice shade of forest green.

Click HERE to see more DT inspiration!

Because this colour made me automatically think 'forest',
I opted to scrap pictures of frozen waterfalls encountered
during a Winter stroll a few years back.  Nature is absolutely
amazing and full of inspiration!

I added green on my background, on the chipboard and little star sequins.

It was a magical sight!

Hope you like!

Dream Treasured (Blue Fern Studios January Sketch)

I am excited to share with you today my very first
DT project for BLUE FERN STUDIOS
using the brand new January sketch that was just revealed today!

This is the sketch that inspired my layout.

Click HERE to visit the Blue Fern Studios blog to view more DT inspiration

and to learn all the details on how to participate in the sketch challenge.

I have combined papers from 2 different collections to create my page,

the background is from Montage: Fairyland and the teal paper 

as well as the text strips are from Paisley & Vine.

The chipboard pieces used are:

Shabby Flakes, Snowflake Frame & the word 'Dream' from Wish, Wonder, Dream.

On my background, I stamped some designs

from Essential Textures and Love Story 1 to create some patterns 

flowing out from under the frame and flower clusters.

  

I first treated my chipboard with white gesso and then added

some embossing powder from the Imagine Ink line,

opting for the Pearl for the snowflakes and Fern for the title.

I then dabbed over some white acrylic paint. 

My full DT reveal for Blue Fern Studios will go live on the 11th,
as it will be every month.  Be sure to check it out!

Hashtag Selfie (More Than Words January DT Reveal)

It's finally here!

The 1st day of 2016 (HAPPY 2016 EVERYONE!)

and thus the reveal of the first challenge at MORE THAN WORDS!!

Let's take a look at my layout and then I'll give you more details on the challenge!

The More Than Words January Main Challenge is based on 
the word inspiration "PERSONALITY" and the creative challenge "SELFIE".

I had so much fun creating this layout using a selfie I took during a Summer stroll

in the woods a couple years back.  I used several kraft stickers with different adjectives
that describe certain aspects of my personality and what I strive to be every day
of my life.  Considerate, humble, honest... that sums me up pretty well.

I added lots of texture to my background with stencilling, stamping

and chipboard as well as dabbing different bright paints.

I love these stickers layered on corrugated cardboard.

The trick to a good selfie??  A selfie stick! :)

Hopefully I have inspired you to play along at More Than Words!

You can see even more awesome inspiration on the MTW blog.

Be sure to also check out the RULES to make sure that you are eligible 

to win one of 6 monthly prizes.  Find out all about the prizes and sponsors HERE!