'Perfect' a new layout for Blue Fern Studios

Hello girls....

I am dropping in to share another layout I created with the gorgeous new paper collection from Blue Fern Studios called Sanctuary. It was love at first sight with these papers...

'perfect'

I started with the beautiful paper 'Conservatory' and then I layered a lot of pieces of Blue Fern Studios papers including the 'Calling Cards' from the Sanctuary collection and some pieces from the Blue Fern Garden collection in the background and created lots of texture with gesso, masks, paints, stamping and gold micro beads.

For my title I embossed a piece from the 'Chunky Word Set' set in copper to match my copper colored paints. Did you know that Blue Fern Studios are constantly adding new and adorable chipboard designs? To see some of their new products, please go here.....

I also used pieces of the 'Shabby Brick Bits' and 'Ginger's Poppies' which I painted in 

white and then covered in different paints in gold and copper colors. 

We are in the middle of celebrating Thanksgiving here in the States, and I have so much to be grateful for....my country, my family, and of course all of the wonderful friends I have made through sharing this creative passion that we love so much! So thank you to all the lovely ladies that drop by my blog. I appreciate every single visit, comment and friendship so much! 

Tata for now...

Lisa xo

'Magical'

Hello my scrappy friends :) .....

It's been a bit quiet around my blog lately.....my sweet parents were here for a visit 

and I wanted to spend every moment with them as we don't see each nearly as often as I would like. As a result I got a bit behind on my creations LOL.

Then along came a box full of Blue Fern Studios goodies and it kick-started my mojo! 

I am head over heels in love with the the new paper collection 'Sanctuary'.

Beautiful rich colors, elegant vintage style patterns....love at first sight....

'magical'

Words can't describe how much I love this paper....this one is called 'Meadows of Time'.

The colors are so gorgeous and I just played off of the vintage stamping and bits of old paper in the design. I started by applying gesso with a natural sea sponge to give it a really uneven texture and then added some mists in blue and brown. 

Next I created some layers with some pieces of vintage papers from my stash and Blue Fern Garden paper collection. I added some 'Shabby Flakes' and a piece of the 'Winter Word Set' which I painted white and then sprinkled with white glitter. 

I submitted this layout to the challenge blog called 'Vintage Cafe Card Challenge' for my Guest Designer spot this month. I won their past challenge called 'French Vintage' and they were very kind to feature me.  The challenge this month is 'Waiting for a Miracle'.

Please go here for more details of the challenge. There are so many beautiful shabby designs on this blog, really talented designers....it's a real treat if this is a style you love (as much as I do).

Thanks for taking a look! 

Back with more Blue Fern Studios projects soon....

Big hugs, Lisa xox

'xie' A layout for Pion Design

Hello girls...it's a lazy Sunday here....

Dropping in to share my latest layout I designed for Pion Design.

'xie'

This is another beautiful photograph by Charles Lutwig Dodgson better known as Lewis Caroll. 

This time his subject is Alexandra Kitchin, her nickname was 'Xie'
(pronounced 'Ecksy') and is dated 1873. 

Here are a few close ups of my layout...

I have used papers from the Pion Design collection called 'My Precious Daughter'.

I loved the tags in this collection that are all about dolls.  I created my background using

ribbons, pieces of an old catalogue, stitching and mists.

I also used a piece of Blue Fern Studios chipboard, and some Prima flowers.

You can find Pion Design papers at the following retailers in the US:

The Flying Unicorn

The Rubber Buggy

Thanks for stopping by...

Hugs, Lisa 

XO

'tender' a new layout for Scrap the Boys!

Hello girls...dropping in to share a layout I created for the new challenge 

over at the Scrap the Boys...

'tender'

Liam with his Grandma's kitty...so sweet!

This months challenge at Scrap the Boys was all about scrapping the softer side of our boys.....

and I thought this photo was perfect.....I kept this layout very light with some 

watercolors, die-cuts and a piece of Blue Fern Studios chipboard.

For more info about how to join the challenge please go here...

See you soon...hugs...

Lisa xo

'a sorta fairytale'.... November Sketch at Blue Fern Studios

Hello! 

The beginning of a new month always brings us a fresh new sketch from Blue Fern Studios....

'a sorta of fairytale'

I love Tori amos, I have been listening to her music for many years....I found this photo and just loved the colors so much...it really inspired me to do something with pinks and oranges.

Here is the sketch for November....

Fo more info about the rules of the challenge and how to enter please go here...

Here are a few closies....

I started with my favorite paper 'Leslie's Dream' from the 'Ombre Dreams' paper collection. Then I used modeling paste with a Prima mask, to create a flower pattern on the background, and then painted with watercolors. I also added some pieces of 'Marrakesh Panel'.

To listen to one of my favorite Tori Amos songs ' A sorta fairytale' click here...

Also, I have another treat for you...a sneak peek at the new Blue Fern Studios paper line called 'Sanctuary'! I gasped when I saw these beautiful papers, soft delicate colors and beautiful subtle vintage patterns....I am in love this collection, and just can't wait to create something with them! 

For a better look please go here...

Enjoy...

Thanks for dropping by! 

Big hugs, stay warm...

Lia xo

'three girls'

Hello friends...hope everyone is feeling fine....

I saw one of my favorite scrapper girls create a video for Lindy's Stamp Gang October 

Challenge and I loved the colors so much I bought the set. An unusual combination for me, 

but I love how it all turned out!

I went looking for a vintage photo on Pinterest, and found this beautiful image of three girls and their dolls....so perfect for the haunted look I was going for in honour of Halloween this week. I started with my favorite 7 Dots Studio paper 'As it was before' from the 'Cold Country' collection, then added 'Clam Bake Beige' to the background, and then layered on the other four colors to this set, 'Royal Peacock Fire', 'Kissin' Kinickie Coral', 'Bodacious Blush' and 'Black Orchid Silver'.

Here is Lindy's October Color Challenge...

Aren't these colors beautiful? You can find more info on the color challenge here...

and to buy this Limited Edition set please go here....

I also want to enter my layout in the 7 Dots Studio current challenge all about texture. Besides color,

textures are the next most important design element to me...Here I have used gesso with a mask, four different types of lace, layered lots of vintage papers, flowers, paints

 and glued tiny beads to add texture to my work.

For more info on the 7 Dots Studio challenge please go here....

See you soon,

Lisa xo

'1859' A new kit for The Scrapbook Diaries!

Hello scrappy ladies...hope everyone is well?
Loving that fall that has finally decided to show itself down here in the south...

I am happy to show you my latest kit designed exclusively for The Scrapbook Diaries....

I am completely in love with the Izink ink called 'Ambre' that comes with this kit, the toffee color is just so pretty, and I thought it looks really great with the light blue. The kit also includes lots of beautiful Prima papers, Prima flowers and Blue Fern Studios chipboards.

This is the bonus layout that can be created with some extra materials that come with the kit. Also included are step by step photo instructions on how to create both these layouts.

Also, The Scrapbook Diaries carry some of the best most exclusive product lines in the US,

for more info please visit their online shop here....

For information on how to purchase the kit please go here.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Until next time,

Hugs, Lisa xo