Forever Fern

Hi everyone,

The Forever Ferns stamp set (#152559) and the Forever Flourishing dies (#152714) are among the retiring products. The retiring products will be available till the 1st May or while stocks last. To see what is still available go to lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

I stamped the leaves with Shaded Spruce ink (#147088) and the berries with Merry Merlot ink (#147112) on Basic White card (#159228). These stamped images and the die cut leaves were cut with the Forever Flourishing dies. I used the Soft Succulent from Fine Shimmer Paper Pack (#160428) for the die cut leaves.

With Adhesive Sheet (#152334) on the back of a piece of Basic White card I used a die from the Organic Beauty dies (#158983) to cut the “trellis”. This was attached to the By The Bay Specialty Designer Series Paper (#160434), then this was attached to the Basic White base card.

I attached the leaves & berries with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). “Best Wishes” is from the Cottage Rose stamp set (#159040), stamped with Merry Merlot ink and cut with a Queen Bee die (#160484). Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) were used to attach this to the card.

The cute little butterflies are the Brushed Brass Butterflies (#158136).

The retiring products used here are the Forever Fern stamp set, Forever Flourishing dies, Organic Beauty dies, Merry Merlot ink, Queen Bee dies, Fine Shimmer Paper Pack & By The Bay Specialty Designer Series Paper.

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Wild & Sweet

Hello again,

I have been asked to make a card with this cute little koala from the Wild & Sweet stamp set (#158775).

The koala was stamped with Crumb Cake ink (#147116) on Basic White card (#59228). I cut this card and the Mossy Meadow card (#133683) with the Layering Diorama Dies (#155565).

The leaves from the Forever Fern stamp set (#152559) were stamped with Mossy Meadow ink (#147111) then cut with the Forever Flourishing Dies (#152714).

The Stitched Greenery Die (#155451) was used to create the stitching on the Crumb Cake card (#121685), then this was matted with Mossy Meadow card and attached to the Basic White base card.

The matted koala was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The leaves were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

“Birthday Wishes” from the Nested Friends stamp set (#160322) was stamped with Mossy Meadow ink and cut with a Beautiful Shapes die (#158046). This was also attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

INSPIRE. CREATE. SHARE.

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Forever Fern

Hello my friends,

Sara, the CEO of Stampin’ Up! was demonstrating an easy technique called “stamp painting” so I have used this on the leaves from the Forever Fern stamp set (#152559) to give a variation in colours to the leaves.

I used this technique on the 3 stamped leaves. I added a small amount of ink refill onto a clear block. The colours used are Soft Suede (#115663), Cherry Cobbler (#119788) and Pumpkin Pie (#105229). I inked the stamp with Old Olive ink (#147090) as usual. Then using the wider brush of the Water Painters (#151298), I picked up a small amount of ink on the brush and applied it around the edge of the stamp. I stamped the image onto Shimmery White card (#121717). I repeated this with each of the colours and using the Old Olive ink for the base colour of each of the leaves. These leaves were cut with the Forever Flourishing Dies (#152714).

The Bronze Foil from the Brushed Metallic cardstock (#153524) was also cut with a Forever Flourishing Die which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).

I stamped the image from the Fond Of Autumn stamp set (#160266) with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and cut with a die from the Autumn Bouquet dies (#159837). The die to cut this image cuts the image into 4 separate images so I only used one of the cut images. This was coloured with Old Olive Stampin’ Blends (#154892), Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends (#154882), Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends (#154880) and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends (#154890).

“Happy Birthday” is from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763), stamped with Old Olive ink (#147090) and cut with a Frosted Flurry die (#159811).

The card front is from the Design A Daydream Designer Series Paper (#159161) and matted with Old Olive card (#106576). The base card is Very Vanilla (#106550). Classic Matte Dots (#158146) were added to the card and I used the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) to add glimmer to all the stamped images.

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Wild & Sweet

Hi stamping friends,

As an Aussie I am so pleased to have this cute koala as part of the Wild & Sweet stamp set (#158775). We have the occasional koala on our property which is always very exciting to see them just outside our door.

The koala was stamped with Crumb Cake ink (#147116). I used Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends (#154885) for the leaves and Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends (#154882) for the branch as well as some Granny Apple Green. I lightly coloured the sky with a Blending Brush (#153611) and Balmy Blue ink (#147105). The koala image and the Mossy Meadow card (#133683) were cut with the Layering Diorama dies (#155565).

For the card front I used Very Vanilla Card (#106550). I dragged one edge of the Soft Sea Foam ink pad (#147102) down the card. The leaves from the Forever Fern stamp set (#152559) were stamped onto the card with Mossy Meadow ink (#147111), Old Olive Ink (#147090) and Pear Pizzazz ink (#147104). Next I dragged the VersaMark pad (#102283) twice down the card to cover the entire card. Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) was sprinkled over the entire card, then set with the Heat Tool (#129056). This gives a lovely shine over the whole card.

“Hello” is from the Artistically Inked stamp set (#154542) and stamped with Mossy Meadow ink. A Beautiful Shapes Die (#158046) was used to cut the sentiment. The koala & sentiment were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Split Card Textures dies

Hello and welcome again,

Firstly, my apologies for being absent for so long. In my last post I said I would be having a break for about 10 days but didn't expect it to be this long. I was going on a short holiday but after 5 days was tested positive for Covid. I still thought I would only be feeling unwell for perhaps a week, but it is now 15 days and still not over it. However today is the first day I have felt like doing anything in the craft room.

I have used one of the 2 dies from the Split Card Textures Dies (#159162) to cut the Basic White card (#159228).

This was attached to the Sweet Sorbet base card (#159266). The leaves from the Forever Fern stamp set (#152559) were stamped with Granny Apple Green ink (#147095) for the larger leaves, and Parakeet Party ink (#159208) for the smaller leaves. The Forever Flourishing Dies (#152714) were used to cut the stamped leaves and the Gold Foil (#132622) leaves. The Gold Foil was backed with the Adhesive Sheets (#152334). The larger leaves were attached using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

Thinking Of You is from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) and stamped with Sweet Sorbet ink (#159216). I used a Seasonal Labels Die (#156299) to cut the sentiment. This was also attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I hope you are all keeping well.

“Love what you do and share what you love”

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Forever Fern Stamp Set

Hello friends,

Over the last week I have concentrated on many of the retiring products, so thought today I would make a card with non retiring products. These leaves are from the Forever Fern stamp set (#152559).

I stamped 2 different leaf images with VersaMark (#102283) onto the Basic White card front (#159228). I embossed these with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). I then lightly coloured over the leaves with Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102) using a Blending Brush (#153611). 

I attached the Gold & white striped paper from the Abstract Beauty 4”x6” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#158039) to the Basic White card. The edges were daubered with Soft Sea Foam ink, then the card front was attached to the Soft Sea Foam base card (#147012).

I stamped 2 leaf images with Soft Sea Foam ink using the Stamparatus (#148187). Without moving the card I re-stamped with VersaMark and added Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set with the Heat Tool. These leaves and the Gold Foil (#132622) leaves were cut with the Forever Flourishing Dies (#152714). The Gold Foil was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334) which makes it easy to attach to the card. I attached the Gold Trim from the Simply Elegant Trim (#155766), then added the leaves with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

Happy Birthday is from the Celebrating You stamp set (#158028) and also Gold heat embossed. A Potted Succulents Die (#154330) was used to cut the sentiment then attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The beautiful Brushed Brass Butterflies (#158136) were added to finish the card.

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Colour & Contour Bundle

Hello again,

I love how you can mix & match various products and stamps which I have done with this card.

The yellow flowers were stamped with Crushed Curry ink (#147087). The outline was stamped, then I “stamped off”, also using Crushed Curry ink, to stamp the solid flowers. These flowers are from the Color & Contour stamp set (#154994) and were cut with the co-ordinating Scalloped Contours Dies (#155560).

The leaves are all from the Forever Fern stamp set (#152559) and cut with the Forever Flourishing Dies (#152714). These leaves were stamped with Just Jade ink (#153115), Old Olive ink (#147090) and Soft Suede ink (#147116).

The base card is Basic White (#159228) and the card front is Cork 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#156393). I attached a Square Vellum Doilie (#152484) to the card front. The scalloped white card was cut with a Scalloped Contours Die. The leaves and flowers were attached to the card with tape & Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). I added the glitter to all the stamped images with the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897).

The sentiment is from the Peaceful Moments stamp set (#151595), stamped with Crushed Curry ink and cut with a Tasteful Labels Die (#152886). The embellishments are from the Matt Decorative Dots (#156289) and attached to the sentiment.

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

Stay safe & keep crafting!!

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Free As A Bird

Hello again my friends,

I love these cute little birds from the Free As A Bird stamp set (#149468) which I have coloured with Stampin’ Blends.

I stamped the birds and the flower using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (#132708). The Stampin’ Blends used to colour these images are Poppy Parade (#154958), Daffodil Delight (#154883), Pool Party (#154894), Pale Papaya (#155519), Fresh Freesia (#155518), Granny Apple Green (#154885) and Crumb Cake (#154882). 

I used a die from the Stitched With Whimsey Dies (#155314) to add the stitching to the Whisper White card front (#159228). This was attached to the Granny Apple Green card (#147014). The sentiment is from the Peaceful Moments stamp set (#151585) and cut with a Meadow Die (#155852). I threaded the Gold trim from the Simply Elegant Trim (#155766) through the label and wrapped it around the card.  The sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). 

The leaves from the Forever Fern stamp set (#152559) were stamped with Granny Apple Green ink (#147095) and cut with a die from the Forever Flourishing dies (#152714). These were attached the the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The flower was fussy cut, then attached to the card.

The Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush (#141897) was used to add some glitter to the birds. The red embellishment is from the Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#150457).

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesley.j.jendra@gmail.com

Forever Fern

Hello my friends,

I love the subtle colours on this card which could be used for a variety of occasions - sympathy, wedding, anniversary or birthdays.

The base card and card front are Basic White (#159228). I dry embossed the card front with the Dainty Diamonds 3D embossing Folder (#152702) and daubered the edges with Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102).

I stamped a variety of the leaves from the Forever Fern stamp set (#152559). I stamped each leaf twice. One image was stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and heat embossed with Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109131) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). Another was stamped with Soft Sea Foam ink using the Stamparatus (#148187). After cleaning the stamp I re-stamped this with VersaMark and added Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109130) and heat set this. Another leaf was stamped with VersaMark and heat embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109132). I then sponged these leaves with  Soft Sea Foam ink using a Blending Brush (#153611). All these stamped images were cut with the Forever Flourishing Dies (#152714). I also cut extra leaves from Soft Sea Foam card (#147012) and Silver Foil Sheet (#132178).

I then attached the leaves with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I attached a piece of the Metallic Mesh Ribbon (#153550) and the sentiment was placed on top. “Thinking Of You” is from the Happy Thoughts stamp set (#154507). This was heat embossed with Silver Embossing powder, then cut with a die from the Ornate Frames (#150664). A Rhinestone Basic Jewel (#144220) was attached to the sentiment.

Have a great weekend, and hopefully a crafty one!!

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesleyjendra@bigpond.com.au

Forever Fern Scrapbook page

Hello,

After making the Butterfly sampler recently, I wanted to do a similar scrapbook page, so here it is.

The grey background is from the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper (#152494), then this was trimmed slightly and attached to the 12”x12” Real Red card from the Regals Assortment (#147002). The 5 Real Red (#106578) and Whisper White (#106549) rectangles were cut with the Stitched Rectangles Dies (#151820). The leaves were stamped with the Forever Ferns stamp set (#c152559) using Granny Apple Green ink (#147095), Real Red ink (#147084) and Mossy Meadow ink (#147111). These were cut with the Forever Flourishing dies (#152714). I used Granny Apple Green card (#147014), Real Red card and Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) to cut some of the die cut pieces that weren’t stamped. The butterfly is from the Positive Thoughts stamp set (#c151490) and this as well as the gold feather was cut with Natures Thoughts Dies (#153586). The birds are cut with the Birds and More Dies (#152721). The photos were also attached to Real Red card.

I will add journaling to the blank white card.

Have a fantastic day!!

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesleyjendra@bigpond.com.au

Forever Fern Bundle

Hi friends,

It is very frustrating when you have an idea for a card and it just doesn’t work the way you imagined it. However when you change your ideas and get a lovely result it is all worth the effort. That’s what happened with this card and I love the lovely subtle colours.

The leaves and “berries” are from the Forever Ferns stamp set (#152559) and stamped with Highland Heather ink (#147103) and Pool Party ink (#147107). These were cut with the co-ordinating dies from the Forever Flourishing Dies (#152714). I stamped the background with the splotches from the Forever Fern stamp set, using VersaMark (#102283) and heat embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109129) which was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). The Whisper White card (#106549) was attached to the Highland Heather card (#147010). The Snowflake Splendor 1/4” Ribbon (#153548) was wrapped around this card, before attaching it to the Whisper White base card. “Thanks” is from the Ornate Thanks stamp set (#149471) and stamped with Highland Heather ink and cut with a Celebration Labels Die (#153570). The Gold Hoop (#152474) was attached to the card front with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) were used to attach the leaves, berries and sentiment. The bow was attached with a Mini Glue Dot and the Gilded Gems (#152478) were attached to the base of the card.

Have a great day.

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesleyjendra@bigpond.com.au

Forever Fern Bundle

Hello & welcome,

Instead of the traditional colours on these leaves from the Forever Ferns stamp set (#152559) I have used the blue and silver tones.

I attached the Subtles 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#153072) to the Whisper White base card (#106549). I added a small piece of the Silver Foil Sheet (#132178) to the bottom of the card. I firstly dry embossed this with the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder (#152718). I also dry embossed a piece of Whisper White card with one of the Meadow Moments Embossing Folders (#153126). All the stamped leaves have been heat embossed. I used Silver Emboss Powder (#109131) for 2 of the leaves. For the other leaves, I stamped each with a coloured ink - Misty Moonlight (#153118), Balmy Blue (#147105) and Seaside Spray (#150085). Then I re-stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and added Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109130) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I used the Stamparatus (#148187) for the stamping. All the stamped leaves and  3 “leaves” from Silver Foil Sheet were cut with the Forever Flourishing Dies (#152714). The sentiment is from the Many Mates stamp set (#152633) and also Silver embossed. This was cut with a die from the Ornate Frames Dies (#150664) as well as the Silver Foil under the sentiment. I added 3 Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#150457) to the card. Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) were used to attach the leaves and sentiment.

Enjoy your weekend!!

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesleyjendra@bigpond.com.au

Forever Fern Stamp Set

Hello my friends,

Here’s another card using the Forever Fern Bundle (#c154094), which as I have said before is one of my favourite sets at the moment.

All the stamped leaves are from the Forever Fern stamp set (#c152559). The coloured inks I have used are Cherry Cobbler (#147083), Garden Green (#147089), Terracotta Tile (#150086) and Mango Melody (#147093). The leaf under the sentiment cut from Silver Foil Sheet (#132178) and all the stamped leaves were cut with the Forever Flourishing Dies (#152714). I embossed a piece of Very Vanilla card (#106550) with a Greenery Embossing Folder (#152716), then daubered with the Mango Melody ink to highlight the embossing. This was attached to the cardfront which I had punched one of the corners with the Detailed Trio Punch (#146320). The leaves were attached to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). “Birthday Wishes” is from the Butterfly Wishes stamp set (#c149346) and I stamped this with VersaMark (#102283) and embossed with Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109131) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). This was cut with a Tasteful Labels Die (#152886). The edges of this label and the cardfront were sponged with Mango Melody ink. The trio of embellishments are from the Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#150457).

Have a great and crafty day!!

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesleyjendra@bigpond.com.au

Forever Fern Bundle

Hi everyone,

I think I have mentioned before that this is one of my favourite bundles, the Forever Fern Bundle (#154094). In fact the Forever Greenery suite Collection (#154143) has a combination of beautiful co-ordinating products including Designer Series paper, Gold Hoops Embellishments, Gold Laser Cut Paper and embossing folders.

I stamped the feathers from the Tasteful Touches stamp set (#c152562) using VersaMark (#102283) and White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109132). After setting with the Heat Tool (#129056) I lightly daubered over the embossed feather with Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102). Then I stamped the leaves on the Whisper White card front (#106549) also with Soft Sea Foam ink. All the stamped leaves and berries/flowers are from the Forever Fern stamp set (#c152559). The berries or flowers (not sure what to call them so I will call them berries) have been stamped with Real Red ink (#147084). This was done with the Stamparatus (#148187) as I also wanted to stamp it with the VersaMark and add Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109130). The other coloured leaves were coloured by daubering the ink onto the stamp. For 2 of the sets of leaves I used Cajun Craze ink (#147085) in the middle and Old Olive ink (#147090) on the outside, and for the 3rd set of leaves I used Old Olive and Crushed Curry ink (#147087). I added some glitter to these leaves using the Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush (#141897). These leaves, the berries and the leaves from the Old Olive card (#106576) were all cut with the Forever Flourishing Dies (#152714). The leaves from the Old Olive card were then Spritzed with Frost White Shimmer Paint #147046). Before attaching all the leaves to the card I embossed part of the card front with one of the Greenery Embossing Folders (#152716). “Happy Birthday” from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set (#c151331) was stamped with Real Red ink and cut with a Tasteful Labels Die (#152886). I added the Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#146924) to the greeting. I used Mini Glue Dots (#103683) to attach the Old Olive leaves and the red berries, and Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) to add the other leaves to the card as well as the greeting. I sponged the edge of the cardfront with Soft Sea Foam ink.

I hope you have had a chance to do some crafting this weekend.

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesleyjendra@bigpond.com.au

Forever Fern Bundle

Welcome everyone,

I have made so many projects using the Forever Fern Bundle (#c154094) so here is another card.

The Designer Series Paper is the 2020-2022 In-Color 6”x6” DSP (#153070). The strip under the sentiment is the reverse of the cardfront. The colour is Just Jade. I coloured the 2 tone leaves by daubering onto the stamp with Mint Macaron ink (#147106) and Crushed Curry ink (#147087). I used the Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush (#141897) to add glitter to the leaves. The smaller leaves were stamped with Soft Suede ink (#147115). These leaves and the small leaves from the Brass Foil Sheet (#153057) were all cut with the Forever Flourishing Dies (#152714). The outline leaf is from the Forever Gold Laser Cut Specialty Paper (#152493). The sentiment is from the Forever Fern stamp set and stamped with Mint Macaron ink (I’m still waiting on my new In Color inks otherwise I would have used Just Jade). The sentiment was cut with a Tasteful Labels Die (#152886) and attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

Have a great day and keep crafting!!

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesleyjendra@bigpond.com.au

Forever Fern Bundle with Daisy Lane

Hello friends,

I was so pleased with the finished result of this card, very subtle but gorgeous (even if I do say so myself). As usual it looks so much better in real life.

I stamped the leaf from the Forever Fern stamp set (#c152559) onto the Whisper White card front (#106549) using VersaMark (#102283). This was then embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109132) and set with the Heat Tool (#129056). I did the same with the feathers from the Tasteful Touches stamp set (#152562). Then I lightly daubered the leaf and feathers with Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102). I stamped 2 of each of the daisy images from the Daisy Lane stamp set (#c149325). Again these were stamped with VersaMark and White Emboss Powder on Whisper White card and I daubered the images with Daffodil Delight ink (#147094). The daisies were punched with the Daisy punch (#143713) for the larger daisy and the Medium Daisy Punch (#149517) for the smaller daisies. For the centre of the daisies I used a die from the Magnolia Memory Dies (#149578) and Champagne Foil Sheet (#144748). The daisy was assembled using Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and the whole daisy was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I used the Forever Flourishing Dies (#152714) to cut the leaves from the Soft Sea Foam card (#147012). The Champagne Foil Sheet was embossed with the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder (#152718). “You are so Special” is from the Tasteful Touches stamp set and I stamped this with Daffodil Delight ink. A die from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies (#151690) cut the sentiment.

Enjoy whatever you are doing today and keep crafting!!

lesleyjendra.stampinup.net

lesleyjendra@bigpond.com.au