Just Dreamin' Stamps: Fern & Flora

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Hot-Foiled Floral Birthday Card

Hi everyone! Today I'm sharing a birthday card that came together around one of my "new" favorite techniques — hot foiling with the new Stampin' Hot Foil System. There's just something about the way silver foil catches the light against soft, hand-colored blooms that makes a card feel extra special, and this one is definitely going in my "keep for a special someone" pile.

The Design

I started by running the Garden Silhouette Hot Foil Die through the Stampin' Hot Foil System using Silver Stampin' Hot Foil on a soft Basic White cardstock panel. This die gives the most gorgeous all-over floral pattern — poppies, wildflowers, and delicate daisies tangled together — and the silver foil makes every petal and leaf outline shimmer.

Once the foiled panel was done, I got out my Stampin' Blends to bring the flowers to life:

Berry Burst for the deeper jewel-toned blooms
Bubble Bath for the soft blush pink poppies
Pumpkin Pie for warm little pops of color in the daisy centers
Darling Duckling for the sunny daisy middles
Granny Apple Green for the leaves and greenery

Coloring directly over the foiled lines is one of my favorite parts of this technique — the silver acts like a built-in outline, so the shading practically does itself.

For the sentiment, I foiled the Classic Greetings Hot Foil Die "happy birthday" in Light Pink Stampin' Hot Foil, onto a piece of Bubble Bath cardstock. The sentiment was cut out using the coordinating Classic Greetings die, and popped it up over the floral panel for a bit of dimension. A few Rhinestone Basic Jewels scattered throughout the flowers add just the right amount of sparkle without overwhelming the design.

Inside the Card

Inside, I kept things simple and soft so the focus stays on the sentiment. I stamped "Sending wishes for the happiest birthday" from the Framed All Around stamp set in Berry Burst ink, and added a couple of sweet little moths from the Fern & Flora stamp set, also in Berry Burst, tucked into the corner. A thin strip of Bubble Bath cardstock along the top and bottom edges ties the inside back to the foiled cover.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this card gives you some hot foiling inspiration for your next birthday project. Let me know in the comments if you try the technique — I'd love to see what you create!

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Stampin' Hot Foil System Na & Craft Class

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Silver Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls

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Light Pink Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls

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Garden Silhouette Hot Foil Die

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Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies

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Framed All Around Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Fern & Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

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Darling Duckling Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

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Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

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Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

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Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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Bone Folder

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Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Stampin' Seal

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Detail Scissors

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Sending Wishes for the Happiest Birthday!

I'm excited to share this birthday card today, made using the Everyday Essentials Mix & Match Designer Series Paper along with pieces from the Meant For You and Sincerely Noted Mix & Match Ephemera collections.

For the front of the card, I started with one of the the gorgeous floral patterns from the Everyday Essentials Designer Series Paper as my base. To add dimension, I cut a scalloped circle from Vellum cardstock using the Scalloped Blooms dies, then layered it over the patterned paper to create a soft, frosted window effect. On top of that I placed a pretty floral bouquet die cut from the from the Meant For You Ephemera Pack, which really pops against the vellum backdrop. A few Pearlized Faceted Circles scattered around the bouquet add some sparkle and dimension. Finally, I finished the front with a cheerful "Happy Birthday!" banner from the Sincerely Noted Ephemera Pack.

Inside the card, I kept things simple and elegant with a clean white panel. I stamped the moths from the Fern & Flora stamp set in Misty Moonlight ink in the corners, giving it a delicate, nature-inspired touch. The sentiment, "Sending wishes for the happiest birthday," is from the Framed All Around stamp set, also stamped in Misty Moonlight to keep the color palette cohesive throughout.

I love how the soft blues and pops of pink and yellow come together for a card that feels both fresh and timeless. This one would be perfect for a friend, family member, or anyone who appreciates a touch of floral charm!

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Product List

Fern & Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Framed All Around Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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