A dose of Blue Fern Studios projects and the peek of the new collections

hello!
Time to share a dose of BFS projects, which I did this month. There are also some news from Blue Fern Studios coming up.

Our last DT pack contained the gorgeous Vintage Christmas collection, so the projects below are mainly based on this line, complemented with the beautiful BFS chippies (ou can see the list of products in this post on BFS blog)

My last November project is a mixed media canvas - I had a blast with this one, layering the paper strips, laces, chipboards and embellishments. Chipboard pieces are brushed with a white texture paste.

Now, this is not all of it - we are excited to announce that we have 2 new paper collections for you.  The first one is our Timeless Paper Collection.  You will love the vintage, distressed look.

The second is our Blush Paper Collection.  This one features some gorgeous floral borders

That's all for now, be well out there!
Z.

An autumn story - BFS November sketch

Hello!
Time to play with Blue Fern Studios sketch! How about this beauty here?

I got inspired to use it this way in my layout:

Chipboards: Floral Lattice bits, An Autumn Story.
Papers: Autumn Anthology.

If you'd like to play with us, you will find the rules on BFS blog here. There are also some fabulous entries from my fellow DT members, just to give you a hint of how you could use this sketch and BFS supplies.
Have a lovely day, wherever you are :)

Summer snapshots - for Blue Fern Studios

Hello!
I hope you've all been great! I'm happy to be back and share with you some of the colorful snapshots from my summer.

'Bloom and grow'
It's all about the soft, white washed colors, with just a hint of teal and pink. The chipboards treatment is simple - I'm using either plain or just covered with a layer of gesso.
Chipboards: Deja vu border, Blue Fern frame (piece), Layering stems

'Totally love you'
This is one of my favorite BFS papers and I've been saving it for long! It's so decorative that it needs just a small amount of embellishments. I used piecec of old lace and chipboards to frame my story.
Some messy stamping is just added to get more contrast in the pastel backgrund.
Chipboards:Radiant suns, Blue Fern frame, Dot grid panel, Quaterfoil panel

'Remember (Krakow marketsquare)'
A selfie with my daughter while visiting Krakow marketsquare! A quick vacation layout, if you don't count the time for fussy cutting the roses ;)
Chipboards: Mixed chains, Grunge frames, Memory frames, Blue Fern frame (yes! again - this giant piece lasts forever)

Vintage Christmas - new collection from Blue Fern Studios

Dear friends!
It's been quite at my end, life was just too busy and I had to take a break. But I'm slowly coming back. To start with, some happy news - Blue Fern Studios is releasing a new collection , Vintage Christmas - a delight for eyes! Stay tuned!

Inspiration with Maja Design

Tima to share some inspiration from Maja Design. First of all, we have a beautiful romantic and fresh moodboard to inpire your June projects! You can check it out here and see how our DT members have used it.

I have used this moodboard to create two summer cards, both using similar key elements but used in a different way:

Additionally we have also a Layout inspiration day(published in this post) with a collection of layouts created by our DT, all with Maja Design papers. This time I tried Maja Design supplies in a more playful way, I hope you like this expression:

Introducing Paisley & Vine

Just in time for warm weather, we are thrilled to introduce our brand new, modern paper collection......Paisley & Vine!  The paper in this collection is a combination  of nature inspired designs, combined with enduring patterns in shades of turquoise,  crisp greens, brick red and earthy brown.  This lively blend of colors is sure to add a little summer to your projects!

My Sunshine - Blue Fern Studios sketch

Hello there!
Things are happening continously on the BFS blog. Among others, we have some news and a brand new sketch to inspire you in June. Check it out!

Supplies: Chipboards: Radiant sun, Dot grid panel, Organic coins
Papers: Deja vu.

I bet you'd like to see the sketch as well - so here it is!

Tender love - for VCCC challenge

Suddenly the whole month is gone somewhere and it's time for new challenges! Today some inspiration from Vintage Cafe Card Challenge with the theme My Tenderness. I've set for a sentimental journey and picked one of my old, old photos with my dad.

Supplies: 7 Dots Studio, BFS, WOC.

In order to play with VCCC challenge, just link your page here latest on 25/6. And have fun!!!

Could you be any cuter - Maja Design

Just wanted to share a spring layout which I created few days ago for my post on Maja Design blog.

Supplies Maja Design: Vintage Spring – 1st of April, Days to remember, 1st of March
Other : Chipboards – Blue Fern Studios, Stamps – Prima, Watercolours -Luminarte, Flowers- WOC, Doily from my stash.

Two stories told with the same paper-for Blue Fern Studios

Today I'd like to present two layouts which I created with BFS supplies.
The base paper, sketch and techniques are the same- yet the stories are so different! Enjoy :) and if you want to see and read about the details, please visit BFS blog.

Bundle of joy - Maja Design

If you read my previous post, let me take you back in time, approx 5.5 years when this beautiful blond girl was a tiny, dark hair bundle in my arms...can't believe how fast she grows!

This project I created for Maja Design, using the papers from the Vintage Baby collection.  You will find more details on Maja Design blog, have a look in this post.

Memories captured - with Deja vu by BFS

Last weekend we had such a lovely walk, spring is really arriving here!
For this layout with one of our photos from the Sunday walk I picked the back side of Petites cartes from Deja vu- discrete background with a soft touch of faded purple and yellow. So beautiful!

I've created a rich layering under the photo, using pieces of papers, chipboards and flowers. To add even more action to the backgroud, I've added some stamping. Halftone set is just amazing for background stamping and will match almost any style.

Chipboards: Circle vine, Quatrefoil panel, Captured words.
Stamps: Halftone

What a wonderful world -Blue Fern Studios sketch

Yet another spectacular sketch by Michelle is ready for you on Blue Fern Studios blog - have you seen it yet?
I was lucky enough to get my DT pack early and in it the youngest BFS baby - Deja vu collection, so I could use one of the papers for this layout.

The neutral tones of this paper are ideal for any kind of project with nature in focus.
I've tried to achieve a depth by combining different colours of mists, stamping and layering chipboards on top. I used some chippies as patterns to draw the silhouettes with the fine black pen.
Papers: Deja vu
Chipboards: Tattered butterflies, Layering Stems, Seasonal Wildflowers, Dangles
Stamps: Halftone

Here's the sketch we work after this month:

Family values - Vintage Cafe Card Challenge

Hello!
The time has come for my first project for Vintage Cafe Card Challenge DT which I have recently joined. You won't believe what a bunch of super-talented girls is hanging out in this cafe,so if you haven't seen this blog yet, now's the time!

The challenge theme is Family values and the layout must have a photo with at least 2 persons.

Here's my layout inspired by this challenge.

Supplies: Maja Design, Wild Orchid Crafts, Luminarte

Thank you for stopping by!

Playing with darks and lights - for BFS

Hello,
Few days ago I was sharing my April projects on BFS blog here so it's time to show them here as well.
You can read a little bit more about my projects, the products and techniques I used on the BFS blog.

Scrappy NEWS

Hello,
I have some really happy news, which I'm super excited about!
First of all, I have joined the design team of Vintage Cafe Card Challenge! If you love vintage style, make sure to visit this blog, we'd love to see you playing with us.

But that's not all...One of my works has been published in the spring issue of Somerset Magazine!!! I have received a copy and I still can't believe that I'm seing my project among so many talented scrappers :D

It's one of my earlier projects and one of the first ones where I tried mixed media style.

When craft is your lifestyle...for Maja Design

Hey flks!
I'm quite behind with sharing news on my blog and there is a few of them I promise you that :D
it's coming soon! But first things go first.
A layout which I've been showing on Maja Design blog few days ago. It's actually one of my first works which I have done after receiving my DT pack but somehow it ended up in a pile and I haven't got a chance to share it. But it's not seasonal in any way, so any time would be good and now it has finally come ;)

I will be back soon to share some more news...stay tuned!

Grunge Princess - Maja Design moodboard

hey there!
Couple of days ago there was a new moodboard published on Maja Design blog. It's a bit unusual, grungy, masculine.
However it may inspire you, I'm sure you will have fun playing with us!
I tried something different than my usual romantic and delicate style. I had this funny pic of my little grungy princess dressing up and striking poses, and I thought it was perfect for this moodboard :)

Have a look at Maja Design blog to see the moodboard and other inspiration from our DT.

Deja Vu from Blue Fern Studios

Hello folks!
Some lovely news from Blue Fern Studios are out there, let's celebrate spring with Deja Vu!

You will find the whole new collection here, the paper, chipboards and some beautiful stamps.

Cherish each day - Blue Fern Studios sketch

hello!
suddenly April is here so let's check out some challenges out there :) Have you seen the new sketch at Blue Fern Studios blog? It's simple yet it gives great possibilities to expose some of your favorite BFS chipboards or any other embellishments - what a beauty!

As usual our DT members try their best to inspire you to play. Here is my project:

I used a paper from Ombre Dreams and a few chipboards: Mixed chains, Jasmine collade, Notebook edges. Adore love cherish . The bigger pieces are divided and used in few places.

Here is BFS April sketch:

Thanks for stopping by!

Easter cards - Maja Design

Today I wanted to share my latest projects for Maja Design - two Easter cards.
They are slightly less traditional;) I mean no eggs, no bunnies - only flowers and butterflies to celebrate the spring!