Today & Everyday (Stuck?! Sketches DT Reveal)

I recently sneaked the most adorable pictures of my furry baby, Sugar, catnapping away and so I thought they would be perfect for the July 15th challenge at Stuck?! Sketches.

Here is Laura's fabulous sketch! 

Click HERE for all the details on this challenge, the awesome sponsors and loads of gorgeous DT creations!

Most of the papers used are from the Crate Paper DIY Shop collection which I dug out of my huge paper stash!

I combined some of the chipboard from that collection along with some random brads and epoxy stickers.

Sugar sure looks comfortable, sleeping on one of her favorite spots in the house, in the bathroom laundry basket full of dirty towels. What a lazy lady!

I am sure that you will be inspired by the beautiful Stuck?! Sketch.  I can't wait to see what you create!

Dreams Come True Canvas (Blue Fern Studios DT Reveal Part 3)

I am back today with my final DT Reveal project for Blue Fern Studios, a mixed media canvas using lots of BFS chipboard, flowers and Imagine Ink mediums.



My base was created using layers upon layers of mediums.  I have to be honest, I started over this project about 3 times, not being satisfied with the result.  They say... third time's a charm.  Well, this proved to be true for me with this canvas.  After much gesso, molding paste, crackle paint, mists and inks, I added the final touches to it with some Imagine Ink embossing powder and glitter mixed in with glitter glass to create the pinkish shimmery texture.

I chose the title Dreams Come True as the theme for my canvas because we are all dreamers at heart, and I'm hoping that this canvas could bring a little hope and inspiration to someone somewhere someday.  I first covered this piece with Peacock embossing powder.  Such a beautiful colour!!!  And then, I dabbed some clear gesso and heated it to add some bubbly texture to it.

All the flowers used on my canvas are from Blue Fern Studios.

I fussy cut some butterflies and added die-cut scalloped squares, all from the Frolic line.  The "Dare to Dream" sentiment comes from the Paisley & Vine collection.

And last, but certainly not least, take a look at the gorgeous Victorian Fan!  I used Lime embossing powder on it as well as on the Checker Bits.

I hope I was able to inspire you with my creations the past 3 days and that you will check out the Blue Fern Studios website to see all the wonderful products they have to offer.

Blue Fern Studios products

Patterned Papers: Frolic (Adorn, Dans le jardin)

Chipboard: Victorian Fan, Dreams Come True, Leafy Page Accents, Checker Bits

Flowers: Tranquil Roses & Lilies, Attic Charm Glitter Roses, Courtship Roses

Imagine Ink: Embossing Powders (Peacock, Lime, Sea Mist, Cotton Candy), Glitter (The Pink Ladies)

Contentment (Blue Fern Studios DT Reveal Part 2)

So yesterday my Blue Fern Studios layout was very bright and sunny while today I went a little darker, using the Timeless collection.

I absolutely adore this dark brown woodgrain paper and had to use it as my background.  I added some stenciling with black molding paste and some stamping designs with white ink.  I mixed 3 shades of embossing powders (ebony, auburn & mushroom) to colour the title and the Floral Lattice Bits.

I created some elegant flower clusters using some beautiful Blue Fern Studios blooms along with more from my stash, adorned with fancy brads and badges.

The focal point of my layout is the fantastic Sweetheart Dressform - this piece is just so elegant!  I covered it with magenta embossing powder, then dabbed with a little white.

I have one more project to share with you in my Blue Fern Studios DT Reveal this month.  Come back tomorrow for some mixed media inspiration!

Blue Fern Studios products

Patterned paper: Timeless (Abode, Artistique, Calling Cards)

Chipboard: Sweetheart Dressform, Floral Lattice Bits, Leafy Page Accents, Contentment

Flowers: Attic Charm Daisies, Courtship Blooms

Stamp: Making Plans

Imagine Ink: Embossing Powders (Magenta, Ebony, Auburn, Mushroom)

Frolic In The Sun (Blue Fern Studios DT Reveal Part 1 / Words & Paintery and Scrapki-Wyzwaniowo challenges)

It's time to share with you my monthly DT reveal for Blue Fern Studios, and this month, in wait of the brand new BFS collection, Seaside Cottage (click HERE to see it - it is absolutely gorgeous!!), I decided to dig into my BFS paper stash and pick some of my all-time favorites... oldies but certainly still goodies!

Let's start today with this very sunny layout featuring the beautiful Frolic collection!

I thought that these papers were perfect for this very Summery page, also inspired by the latest challenge at Words & Paintery. Click HERE for all the details on this challenge.

I am also entering my layout into a brand new challenge blog for me over at Scrapki-Wyzwaniowo and this month's challenge is all about sunshine! Click HERE for the details!

The colour palette and sunshine theme have such a happy inspiring feel that I tried to incorporate into my layout, starting with the title 'Frolic in the Sun' colored in an ombre effect over some stenciled yellow sunrays, all using different Imagine Ink embossing powders and glitter.

Below you see some of the pretty Attic Charm Daisies.  The yellow one was an Attic Charm Glitter Rose from which I removed the center and replaced with a royal blue brad to go with my palette.

I created the illusion of a sun to go along with my sunrays by using the smaller Looped Frame in the upper right corner of my design while using the larger one behind my photo. They were both covered with a combination of Buttercup and Honey embossing powders.

I fussy cut some of the butterflies from the patterned paper and popped them up throughout.

This sweet photo of little Jade 'frolicking in the sun', very proudly showing off her parasol, was the perfect photo for my page and the Words & Paintery challenge!

I will be back tomorrow with details of another of my Blue Fern Studios DT reveal creations!

Blue Fern Studios products

Patterned Papers: Frolic (Veranda, Dans le jardin, Friendship)

Chipboard: Frolic in the Sun, Looped Frames, Leafy Page Accents

Flowers: Attic Charm Glitter Roses, Attic Charm Daisies

Imagine Ink: Embossing Powders (In the Navy, Cerulean, Bonny Blue, Buttercup, Honey), Glitter (Sunshine)

Magique (Stuck?! Sketches DT Reveal + Blue Fern Studios)

Another month, another layout inspired by a brand new sketch from Stuck?! Sketches!

As you can see, Laura has come up with another fabulous sketch.  My favorite part are the smaller frames coming down vertically on the side of the photo space.

You can find out all about this sketch challenge right HERE as well as see all the DT inspirations.

My layout features some gorgeous Blue Fern Studios products, including the newest collection, Attic Charm, as well as some of my favorite chipboard pieces and brand new flowers. 

I used some Imagine Ink embossing powders to colour the chipboard, definitely my favorite technique to use on chipboard.  It's so easy and covers the pieces perfectly.  Plus Blue Fern Studios has all the colours of embossing powders in their Imagine Ink line that one could ever desire!

The photo reminisces on truly a magical moment with my nieces and their cousin, serving as flower girls at their older cousin's wedding two Summers ago.  A moment to remember!

Hope you will play along!

Blue Fern Studios supplies used:

Patterned Papers: Attic Charm (Haberdashery, Curio, Calling Cards)

Chipboard: French Adjectives 2, Ironwork Accents, Rose Medley, Shabby Brick Bits

 

   

Flowers: Attic Charm Daisies, Courtship Roses, Tranquil Blooms

   

Imagine Ink: Embossing Powders (Lime, Ginger, Oatmeal, Cotton Candy)