Fern & Flora

IM443 – Fern & Flora

June 29, 2026 By Connie | 2 Comments

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration is a bunch of antique botanical print frames!

FERN & FLORA

The Sweet Words & Labels Die frames were perfect for this challenge! I combined them with the botanical Fern & Flora Bundle. I went without a greeting on this card, so it looked more like a frame.

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Golden Glow cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Moonlit Flora DSP was added on top.
The larger frame was cut with the Die from Golden Glow cardstock.
The smaller frame was cut with the Die from Basic White cardstock. They were adhered together and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The fern was cut from Peaceful Pine cardstock and added to the frame flat.
The floral bunch was stamped with Basic Black Hybrid Ink and watercolored with Peaceful Pine and Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends. It was cut with the die and added over top of the fern with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The butterfly was stamped with Basic Black Hybrid Ink and watercolored with Coastal Cabana and Golden Glow Inks. It was cut with the Die and added to the top with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of white Pearlized Faceted Circles were added to the background.
Some Linen Thread was tied in a bow and adhered to the stems with a Mini Glue Dot.

I went without a greeting on this card, so it looked more like a frame. OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Fern & Flora
Inks: Basic Black Hybrid, Peaceful Pine, Golden Glow, Coastal Cabana
C/S: Basic White, Peaceful Pine, Golden Glow
Designer Paper: Moonlit Flora 12×12
Accessories: Fern & Flora Dies, Sweet Words & Labels Dies, Pearlized Faceted Circles, Linen Thread, Water Painters, Adhesives

The PAINTED PUMPKINS BUNDLE will bring a seasonal look to your crafting with a variety of pumpkin shapes, vines and leaves, and a fun picket fence to cut for a background! It's like Pumpkin Spice lattes in stamp form! (Available for preorder now, customers on Sept. 1st.) The Painted Pumpkins Masks make coloring and shading quick and easy, plus the cute greetings can be added for the perfect message! We've combined the PAINTED PUMPKINS BUNDLE with the cheerful color palette in the PAINTED PATCH 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER! You'll get step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO additional enhanced fun fold card projects (total of 6 tutorials), perfect for enhancing your class or craft time! See more details HERE!

Let the sunflowers shine as you create with the RADIANT SUNFLOWER BUNDLE! These cheerful sunflower images are sure to make someone smile! Color the line-art images, or stamp and cut images from colored cardstock...you have many options! Plus, the versatile greetings can be added for the perfect message! We've combined the RADIANT SUNFLOWER BUNDLE with the gorgeous bright sunflowers and neutral patterns in the SUNFLOWER FIELDS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER! You'll get step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small Home Decor ideas, perfect for gifts or creating at a class! See more details HERE!

IM440 – Fern & Flora

June 8, 2026 By Connie | 2 Comments

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration is a variety of flower images!

FERN & FLORA

I thought to pick out one flower image and use the colors in the inspiration piece. I love the new Hydrangea Hue blue…and it is so pretty with Bubble Bath!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Bubble Bath cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Hydrangea Hue cardstock was embossed with the Floral Spray Embossing Folder.
The flower image from Fern & Flora stamp set was stamped four times with Basic Black Hybrid Ink on Basic White cardstock, then colored with the Water Painter and Hydrangea Hue, Peaceful Pine and Bubble Bath Inks. The centers were colored with Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends.
Each of the flowers were cut with the Scalloped Blooms Die, then assembled on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The label from Scalloped Blooms Die was cut from Bubble Bath cardstock and stamped with the greeting in Basic Black Hybrid Ink.
Some Linen Thread was tied in a bow and added to the side of the greeting.

So soft and delicate looking! OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Fern & Flora
Inks: Basic Black Hybrid, Hydrangea Hue, Peaceful Pine, Bubble Bath
Blends: Lemon Lolly
C/S: Basic White, Bubble Bath, Hydrangea Hue
Accessories: Scalloped Blooms Dies, Floral Spray Embossing Folder, Linen Thread, Adhesives

CS245 – Fern & Flora

May 12, 2026 By Connie | 3 Comments

We have a new Creatively Simple theme for the month of May called “Botanicals”!

FERN & FLORA

This Fern & Flora really does make quick cards if you want! I especially love the dies!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Lost Lagoon cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was brushed with Golden Glow Ink towards the left bottom side.
The lines image was stamped over the brushed ink twice with Golden Glow Ink.
The large fern was stamped twice with Peaceful Pine Ink over the lines image.
A large fern was cut from Lost Lagoon cardstock using the Die and added to the fornt.
The label was cut from Basic White cardstock and the greeting stamped with Lost Lagoon Ink. It was brushed around the edges with Golden Glow Ink and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of Iridescent Foil Gems were added to the background and label.

SO easy and minimal supplies! OK check out Debbie’s new Creatively Simple card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:

Stamps: Fern & Flora
Inks: Lost Lagoon, Peaceful Pine, Golden Glow
Cardstock: Basic White, Lost Lagoon
Accessories: Fern & Flora Dies, Iridescent Foil Gems, Adhesives

IM434 – Fern & Flora

April 27, 2026 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration is a greenhouse of plants!

FERN & FLORA

This inspiration photo was definitely a starting point for today’s potted plant card! I unfortunately do NOT have a green thumb. The only live plant I have is an African Violet that was my grandmother’s. She’s been gone over 45 years…so it is a pretty old plant and I baby it!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Secret Sea cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 1-1/2 x 4 strip of Moonlit Flora DSP was torn across the top and added to the bottom of a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Crumb Cake cardstock, and that was added to the front.
Two of the Jar Punch bases were punched from Cajun Craze and Basic Beige and embossed with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (on the Last Chance list). they were added to the front staggered with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The large narrow fern was cut from Lemon Lime Twist, the two fiddlesticks from Peaceful Pine, two pointed leaf ferns from Old Olive and two ivy ferns from Mossy Meadow cardstocks. All were assembled and adhered under the jar punch containers.
The greeting was stamped on a 1/2 x 1-1/2 piece of Basic White cardstock with Mossy Meadow Ink and the ends cut at an angle.
The moth was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic Beige cardstock and colored with Lemon Lime Twist and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends, then added to the ferns with a Stampin’ Dimensional.
A trio of dark blue Moody Palette Dots were added to the background.

So glad that jar punched worked for my containers! OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Fern & Flora
Inks: Mossy Meadow
C/S: Basic White, Basic Beige, Crumb Cake, Secret Sea, Lemon Lime Twists, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Peaceful Pine
Designer Paper: Moonlit Flora 12×12
Accessories: Fern & Flora Dies, Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder, Moody Palette Dots, Adhesives

Saturday Blog Hop – Favorite New 2026-28 In Color

April 25, 2026 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Saturday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends Blog Hop. This week’s theme is “Favorite New 2026-28 In Color…pick just ONE!

FERN & FLORA

I really do LOVE all the In Colors this year! Peaceful Pine is the one that stands out the most for me…and the one I’ve used the most so far! The new Fern & Flora Bundle was a perfect choice to use it on!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Peaceful Pine cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was embossed with the Fern & Flora Embossing Folder and the deboss area was swiped several times with Peaceful Pine Ink pad across it. I love how it leaves the indentations white!
A 1-1/2 x 4-1/4 strip of Basic Beige cardstock was stamped with the outline banner and greeting with Peaceful Pink Ink towards the right side.
The bush image was cut with the Die from Peaceful Pine cardstock and added to the left of the greeting.
The fiddlestick image was cut with the Die from Gold Metallic Paper and added over the Pine one with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The moth was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and watercolored with Peaceful Pine Ink. It was cut with the Die and adhered over the greeting.
Some 3/8″ White & Gold Ribbon was tied in a bow and added to the bottom of the stem with Mini Glue Dots.
Some Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems were added to the background and the moth body.

Yep…definitely my favorite! I think this color fills in the gap of greens in SU’s lineup! OK, next up on our blog hop is our Create with Stamping Friends website, then on to creative Debbie Henderson, or head backwards to see Melissa Davies’ fabulous project and see what everyone did with this challenge!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Fern & Flora
Inks: Memento Black, Peaceful Pine
Cardstock: Basic White, Basic Beige, Peaceful Pine
Designer Paper: Moonlit Flora 12×12
Accessories: Fern & Flora Dies, Fern & Flora Embossing Folder, Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems, 3/8″ Gold & White Ribbon, Adhesives