Wednesday, December 16, 2015

"Christmas Joy" Featuring Blue Fern Studios Vintage Christmas

Hi everyone!  The month has flown by and I've been busy preparing for Christmas. Still lots to do but somehow it always comes together.   Today I have a layout to share that I created with the Vintage Christmas paper collection by Blue Fern Studios.     

My first layout features Magical, Deck The Halls, Noel and Greeting Cards papers,  perfect to highlight an old Polaroid picture of my daughter. Lots of layering and fussy cutting.

I used the two pieces of the Paisley and Vine Flower Chipboard which I embossed with the Imagine Ink Poinsettia Embossing Powder.  Love the red and gold in the powder!


On the side of my photo I used the Jasmine Pendant chipboard, again embossed with the Poinsettia embossing powder.

Don't you just love the paper!!  Beautiful colors and details.  I'll be back in a couple of days to share another layout with you.

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Holidays!!!
. . . Debbie

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Introducing "Blush" From Blue Fern Studios

It's time to reveal the new Blush paper collection by Blue Fern Studios! 

With names like Sweetheart, Fondness, Devoted, and Charmed, you can see where designer Michele Singh was going with this collection.  The designs are so sweet and delicate, with images of bows, garland, flowers, and of course hearts! Oh the beautiful projects you will be able to create with this collection. 











The Blush collection will be available soon.  I can't wait to create with these gorgeous papers!

Thanks for stopping by!
. . . Debbie

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Timeless, A New Paper Collection By Blue Fern Studios

Earlier I gave you some sneak peeks of 2 new collection by Blue Fern Studios, Timeless and Blush.   
Introducing Timeless, a gorgeous ten-page collection is printed on our popular heavy-weight paper that will
 stand up to wet media and all the embellishments you want to add.  You will love the rich colors combined with striking backgrounds for contrast.  Beautiful images from nature are combined with elegant script for a nostalgic, ageless feel.











This collection will be available soon for purchase.  I am anxiously waiting for my DT box to arrive!

Thanks for stopping by!
. . . Debbie

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Blue Fern Studios December Sketch Challenge

 Can you believe that it's December already???  My how this year has flown by.  Trying to get my ducks in a row for Christmas.  It will be here before you know it!  It's time for another new sketch challenge over at Blue Fern Studios and Michele Singh has created another beautiful sketch exclusively for Blue Fern for December.   Here is my take on the  sketch using papers from the new Vintage Christmas collection featuring Blue Fern Studios Chipboard, Imagine Ink Mists, Glitter and Embossing Powders.

I will share more details on my layout with you on the 16th.
And here is the December sketch:

The sketch challenge rules:

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
midnight EST on December 31, 2015.

Hope you will join us!  For inspiration from our design team, please visit the Blue Ferns Studio Blog here.

Thanks for stopping by!

 . . . Debbie

Friday, November 27, 2015

Introducing 2 New Blue Fern Studios Paper Collections!

Blue Fern Studios has 2 new paper collections!  Here are some sneak peeks.
The first one is the Timeless Paper Collection designed by Manuela Zimmerman.  
You will love the vintage, distressed look.

The second is the Blush Paper Collection, designed by Michele Singh, featuring gorgeous floral borders. 

I hope you enjoyed these peeks today.  
I will be back soon to show you close-ups of the front and backs of each paper in the collections.

Thanks for stopping by!
. . . Debbie

Friday, November 20, 2015

Design Team Annoucement!

I am excited to announce that I will be serving a second term at Blue Fern Studios! 
Beautiful products and a wonderful group of designers to work with!  Thank you Leslie and Valerie for
 having me back another year! 

Proud to be a ….

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

Check out the full post here at Blue Fern Studios.

Thanks for stopping by!
. . . Debbie

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Hi everyone!  I'm back to share  another layout I created for Blue Fern Studios with the new
Vintage Christmas paper collection!   My layout features Auld Lang Syne, Noel and Wonderland papers.  I primed my background with some clear gesso and did some random masking.  Then I added some Imagine Ink Cotton Candy Mist.

Love this old photo of my grandfather !  I cut apart the Holiday Frame chipboard and added a piece to the bottom of the photo that I misted with the Imagine Ink Winter Mint and Jingle Bells mist and then added some micro beads.

Tucked beneath the pink rose is another piece from the Holiday Frame chipboard.

Here I used a piece from the Damask Panel, misted with Imagine Ink Winter Mint and Jingle Bells.

Love the details in the Winter Sleigh chipboard.  I covered it with gesso and then added some Pyrite Glitter.

Blue Fern Studios has added a lot of new product to their store.  Besides the gorgerous chipboard and paper collection you can also purchase their Imagine Ink Mist, Glitter and Embossing Powders.  You can find all of the new products here in the store.

Thanks for stopping by!
. . . Debbie

Monday, November 16, 2015

Twinkle Featuring Blue Fern Studios Vintage Christmas

Hi everyone!   Sharing a layout I created for Blue Fern Studios with the new Vintage Christmas paper collection.  This is such a beautiful paper collection.    

My layout features the Deck The Halls paper.  Beautiful hues of reds and pinks! I layered underneath my photo with the Noel paper.

I actually used 4 different chipboard pieces here, Blooming Curls, Royal Border, Classic Ornament and Twinkle from the Winter titles.  I misted the royal border and classic ornament with the Imagine Ink Cotton Candy Mist and added some micro beads.  I painted my title and added some of the Petal Embossing Powder.

 When using the Blooming Curls chipboard, I cut it apart and used it in three different places on my layout.  I also cut the Classic Ornament piece in half and used in on the top of my photo.

Another piece from the Blooming Curls shown here.

I'll be back on Wednesday to share another layout featuring Blue Fern Studios Vintage Chrsitmas paper collection.   
Thanks for stopping by!
. . . Debbie

Saturday, November 7, 2015

My November Projects For My Creative Scrapbook - Part 1

It is hard to believe that it is November.  We've had some unusually warm weather so far, but today there is a chill in the air.  It hit 80 yesterday and today 60.  I'm ready for the cooler weather, but not for the white stuff that it brings.  It's reveal time for My Creative Scrapbook's November Limited Edition kit, and it's a beauty featuring Prima's Royal Menagerie papers!   Let's take a look at the November kit.

Today I will am sharing 2 of the 4 layouts I created with the kit. 



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 stopping by!
. . . Debbie

Monday, November 2, 2015

Blue Fern Studios November Sketch Challenge

  It's time for another new sketch challenge over at Blue Fern Studios and
 Michele Singh has created another beautiful sketch exclusively for Blue Fern for November.   Here is my take on the sketch using papers from the new Vintage Christmas collection. 
I will share more details on my layout with you on the 16th.
Here is the November sketch:

The sketch challenge rules:

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
midnight EST on November 30, 2015.

Hope you will join us!  
For inspiration from our design team, please visit the Blue Fern Studios Blog here.

Thanks for stopping by!

 . . . Debbie

Sunday, November 1, 2015

It's Time for My Creative Scrapbook's 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!
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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See you on the 5th for my reveal with the Limited Edition Kit!

Thanks for stopping by!
. . . Debbie