Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Two Layouts {and} a Card

Today I am excited to share a card and the new Blue Fern Studios papers with you. I used the papers for two layouts. Both of the layouts are 8 1/2 x 11 and feature photos of our friend's baby that was born on Christmas Day. Both of these layouts were gifts to her for her album that includes previous layouts I have done of their daughter. So, let's start by looking at the gorgeous papers and fun chipboard pieces.

Adorable
Here is our friend's precious baby when he was 3 days old. I layered the In Bloom, Parlour, and Calling Cards papers for this 8 1/2 x 11 layout. I was able to use two of the words from the Calling Cards paper as tags on the layout.

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The chipboard I used was a heart from the Eclectic Hearts set. I colored the heart with Prima Chalk Ink shabby tote and Distress crackle paint. The title is from the Good Vibes set. I painted it with a mix of modeling paste, Glimmer Mist artic blue, and Lindy's Stamp Gang bachelor button blue.


Blue Fern Studios paper: In Bloom, Parlour, Calling Cards 
Blue Fern Studios chipboard: Eclectic Hearts (colored w/Prima Chalk Ink shabby tote and Distress crackle paint), Good Vibes (painted w/mix of modeling paste, Glimmer Mist artic blue, and Lindy's Stamp Gang bachelor button blue) 
Stamps: Tim Holtz Ultimate Grunge, Becky Higgins date stamp 
Stamp Ink: Adirondack pebble, Archival jet black 
Embellishments: Pink Paislee Portfolio photo tab; Prima Frost Frappe VII flowers; Tim Holtz mini paper clip; Glimmer Mist riptide; Hobby Lobby doily; joint tape; cheesecloth; misc. cork stars

Love Always
And here is little baby at 6 days old. Here I used the Blue Fern Garden Parlour and Calling Cards papers. Again I used more tags from the Calling Cards paper and did lots of layering.
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For the title, I used the Love Always chipboard piece. I painted it with layers of Tim Holtz Distress Paint tarnished brass, Viva crackle paint, and Inka Gold old silver. The layering of those three products gave the title a great look.
Blue Fern Studios paper: Calling Cards, Parlour 
Blue Fern Studios chipboard: Love Always (painted with Tim Holtz Distress Paint tarnished brass, Viva crackle paint, and Inka Gold old silver) 
Stamps: Unity Reversed Punchinella, Becky Higgins date stamp 
Stamp Ink: Adirondack pebble, Archival jet black 
Embellishments: Petaloo Large Daisies blue; My Mind's Eye Heirloom alpha and word stickers; Tim Holtz film strip ribbon; Glimmer Mist riptide; joint tape; Prima Frost Frappe VII flowers, resin pieces, and wood veneer; Probe game card

And Finally a Card
On this card I used the Circle Motif. I did not use a sentiment because I wanted the circle to be the focus.
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I pulled up the layers of chipboard to create dimensional leaves on the Circle Motif. I then painted with Shimmerz Texturez gold mine.
Papers: Webster's Pages Best Friends, Memory Box kraft nc 
Blue Fern Studios chipboard: Circle Motifs (painted with Shimmerz Texturez gold mine) 
Stamp Ink: Archival viridian 
Embellishments: Prima fly away resin; Wild Orchid Crafts flowers; Hero Arts 5mm pearls; Studio Calico cabochons; hand-dyed Hug Snug seam binding; misc. cheesecloth; sewing machine

Thanks for joining me today, and stay warm and safe. I know a lot of us have had bad weather. Blessings,

7 comments:

Susan said...

Patter, those layouts really are beautiful and that baby is adorable! Love your card, and I love all your work!!

Lizzyc said...

Beautiful layouts and card...

KathyFuller said...

Patter, as usual, these layouts and the card are beautiful. And, that baby?? It is absolutely precious!!! Thanks for sharing. :) Oh yeah, I hope you're stayin' warm down there. It's -3 degrees here in northeastern KY (where KY, OH, and WV come together). I think you lived in a cold weather in winter area before you moved to NC, but you may not be as used to it now as you were back then. :) I LOVE WINTER!!!! It never gets too cold or too snowy for me. LOL

TLady said...

WONDERFUL LAYOUTS & CARD PATTER!!!!!!!:) Your friend will SOOOO APPRECIATE your thoughtfulness in their SPECIAL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!:) AND look at that little FACE!!!!!!! He looks like he's a HAPPY BABY!!!! LOVE THAT SMILE!!!!!!!!:) BLESSINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

Anonymous said...

Yum---how very lovely, both the choices you made and that darling child's photos. Your use of color, texture, and a certain "spotlighting"
on key elements is very effective.
Jennifer in Ohio

Kaye said...

I love your card...such an appealing use of color and the circle die cut as your focal point. Really, really nice.

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