Introducing the Better Half of Fern and Forest... Well, You Decide

We've LOVED all of the comments about what our fans plan to do with our collections.  It's amazing to be part of such a creative community and your ideas are very important to us.  So, keep the ideas flowing today as you look at our next release...

When was the last time that you completely fell in love with a boy collection?  We've been listening to our fans and customers who want to see more gender specific collections and Fern and Forest Boy is the result of your feedback.  I personally think it is one of the CUTEST collections I have ever worked with, but you decide...

 

Layout by Liz Qualman

 

How about a few gnomes to go with all the fairies from yesterday?  The color palette and sentiments in the Fern and Forest Boy collection make it easy to capture all those moments from the little guys in your life. 

 

 FNB-579 Chipboard Shapes - with thermography (30 pieces)

 

 

Wall Decor Banner by Greta Hammond

 

We love how Greta created this adorable banner with the Fern and Forest collection and a template from one of our Chipboard Banner albums.  Would make a wonderful gift for a new baby boy.

 

Altered Blocks by Suzanne Sergi

 

This is such a great idea for a home decor item that can be added to a shelf, bookcase or table.  Suzanned did a great job of capturing this fun sentiment of PLAY.

 

 

FNB-501 Canvas Stickers (15 pieces)

 

 

Altered Frame by Vicki Boutin

 

Who doesn't need a few more customized frames around the house?  Vicki did a fantastic job of creating a fun,  carefree frame, perfect for little and big boys.

 

Check this out... We have more CHA goodies to giveaway and will announce winners later this week.  Leave a comment on the post today telling us which of our Fern and Forest collections you gravitate towards and why.  Or maybe you love both, which is just fine by us - we just want to hear what you like about them.

 

We'll have a another peek tomorrow, so check back with us.

Comments

[Roxanne]

1.

Liz, I LOVE your sweet little boy page!!!

[Jeannine H]

2.

I really liike the boy collection. The color combination is different from most " boy" collections but not baby at all. Great for all ages of boys!

[FrancineB]

3.

As a mom to both girls and boys, I love both of them. Love the colors and designs and icons.

[Larissaa Heskett]

4.

Loving it all!! We live on the creek bottom so we see wild animals all year long and these lines would be perfect for some of our adventure pictures!! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a fabulous weekend!! :)

[Anastasia]

5.

Stickers and Chipboard Shapes are probably the cutest designs I saw lately. So Boy wins.

[Anelsie Ramos]

6.

Both collections are gorgeous but my favorite is "Boy" as I have two cute boys! the colors and designs are amazing! Just sent a note to my LSS owner asking her to buy them all at CHA! :)

[Nicole Doiron]

7.

I have 2 nieces so obviously i gravitate towards the girl version a little more, but i also love the boy version!! I often do layouts for my friend's little boy so these papers would be perfect for him! :)

[Anazelia]

8.

I have two girls but honestly I love the boy collection. I would totally make it work.

[Hilde/scoobie]

9.

Love them both :-) As I mostly scrap pages and do cards for boys, I prefer masculine collections, but the girl collection has such bright and happy colors that I want it, too - my female pets and myself will be my scrap subjects :-)

[Kendra Hum]

10.

Girl because I have recently had a darling daughter to scrap!

[Lucy Martin del Camp]

11.

The boy one because I have 2 boys and 1 girl!

[Denise van Deventer]

12.

Fern and Forest Boy is just the cutest collection I have seen for little boys in a while! I love the natural aspects of it and the super colouring! I have a little 5 year old boy and this collection would be perfect for his pages! ;-)

[Gwen H]

13.

I adore the colors in the boys collection. The greens are awesome. These colors would also work for a girl. Even though the girls collection is equally cute.

[Becky Monmaney]

14.

OMG the gnomes - who wouldn't love the gnomes!!!

[Jengd]

15.

Since I have a 5yr old boy, the Fern & Forest Boy line would definitely be what I'm after.

[Ruth G]

16.

I'm loving the boy version. The colors are fantastic and the images are wonderful! I always love a good boy collection, too, for the boys of all ages that I love! Thanks for sharing!

[Sandi Pressley]

17.

Both collections ROCK but I am slightly more partial to the BOY collection and would love to win it!

[Jackie H]

18.

I will say the Boy Paper as it is not as easy to find boy items! I like the Girl too!

[Kelly Massman]

19.

I totally love this collection! I would finish up some of my son's older photos in scrapbook pages with this!! I know I just won a collection so my chances are slim to get any of this, but I will have to look for it in stores when it comes out!!! :-)

[Vicki]

20.

Such a great chipboard banner. Your biker chick team is fantastic!

[Luanne]

21.

I love them both and definitely the boy collection as Im going to be a momma of 2 boys! just love the colors and patterns.

[Wendy A]

22.

I love the boy collection as I have 4 little boys, the collection is perfect for them.

[Nikki]

23.

I love the girl collection, its so girly & pretty!

[Julie {CalleLillyCafe}]

24.

With 4 girls I'm loving the girl collection. HOWEVER, the boy collection's colors are FAB too!

[Susan M]

25.

I am in love with the boy collection. It is sometimes difficult to find a great boy line but LYB - you have it nailed down!!

[Charlotte Brochu]

26.

I love them both. I have little girls and little boys to scrap, so either one is great with me! Both so cute!

[Kathy P]

27.

L O V E it!!!! And beautiful inspiration here~!

[Jenny Kozar]

28.

Sorry I cannot pick between the 2 as I have daughters and a son and could definitely see using both in my collection. We also have 1 boy and 2 girls that are going to be added to our extended family very soon and I love the idea of the frame as a gift. Thanks for sharing the inspiration.

[jan m]

29.

My preference is for the girl collection, just looks 'happier', and some of the elements will work just fine for the boys!

[Letty Sandoval]

30.

I like both collections but since I have a son I think this is a must have!! Thanks for the chance to win

[Miriam Prantner]

31.

I love these colors, and what a great complement the girl collection. I've got two, but I still love these papers....would be great for some fall layouts!

[Jennie Wheeler]

32.

This is a great collection too, love the colors. Now I just need boys to scrapbook!

[Melissa C.]

33.

Fern & Forest Boy was made for my boy! I love the colors and patterns, but the words describe my boy perfectly :)

[Anelsie Ramos]

34.

I LOVE both collections but my favorite is "Boy" as I have 2 cute boys and tons of their photos to scrap! Love the colors and designs...simply stunning!!!! Thanks for the chance!!!

[Cheryl Hutcherson]

35.

This boy collection is so fabulous!!

[SuZeQ]

36.

It's always good for me to have "boy" stuff on hand so my vote goes with that.

[Donna Woods]

37.

This is just too stinkin' cute!!

[{vicki}]

38.

I Love the BOY collection!

[angela]

39.

The girl line is my favorite!

[Kate Vickers]

40.

I like both collections, but I prefer the girl line. I like the girl fairies a tiny bit more. :)

[Cathy Caines]

41.

Its so hard to find boy stuff when the girl stuff is so sweet!! Love the green color!

[Marcia Dehn-Nix]

42.

That layout is so adorable! I love the cloud paper in this collection. Good thing I have girls and boys to scrap, cuz I can use both!

[Julie]

43.

Omgosh this is so cute!!! Love the green.

[Laura G]

44.

I actually love both, having boys and girl in my life, this would be perfect!

[Lisa L. ( Lisa's Creative Niche)]

45.

Both are great! But I have to say I am partial to the girl line only because I just love the colors and the girl fairies!

[Pam]

46.

I love the colors and patterns!

[rush]

47.

i love the girl's version of fern and forest for the bright colors. thank you for the opportunity to win!

[Jennasa SoosSmith]

48.

The Fern and Forest By is a must have for me. Love the colors and patterns and of course the gnomes!

[Lara Strunk]

49.

They are both great!! But I'm leaning toward the boy side of things just because I need to stock up on more boyish supplies :)

[Beverly Jordan]

50.

Wow! Another day of fantastic projects!! Would love to do my 2 boys, a beautiful album with this! Fabulous!

[Glyniss]

51.

I love both of the lines and would love to have them both. THe boy line is especially appealing since my 6 yr. old grandson that I could use this line for! He is all boy, loves dirt and space and aircraft and is moving to Okinawa this summer... What a great line to document their journey for the next 3 years!!

[Marcia Scantlin]

52.

I do like the colors in the boy collection and that gnome is way too cute.

[Barbara MacAskill]

53.

I love the boy collection because of the teals and oranges you used! I have 2 grandsons and a granddaughter so both are in my future but the boy collection will be first.

[Dorina D]

54.

marvelous collection. Love this paper designed for the boys. With a new baby boy in the family, this is perfect. Great job

[Kim H]

55.

I like both collections, but have to say the girl, since I have a new baby girl I have to scrapbook =) thanks for the chance to win.

[Kim M]

56.

I love both collections but I must say I am drawn to this collection just a bit more, love the pops of orange.

[Robin Buchholz]

57.

I think you did a great job with both collections and I lucked out, I have a boy and a girl. But, I think I would pick the boy collection because orange is my favorite color.

[Tiffany]

58.

I love the boy line. Because I have 2 boys. And this will be perfect for them. I love the colour scheme and the stars.

[Carla Hundley]

59.

Both are great collections. I like the girl collection the best.
Carla from Utah

[Carol B]

60.

I gravitate towards the boy version since I have two sons and loads of boy photos to scrap!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

[Carla Hundley]

61.

Both are great collections. I like the girl collection the best.
Carla from Utah

[Janet Newberry]

62.

Yesterday I was excited about the girl collection for my four granddaughters. Now I can finally be excited about a collection for my two grandsons! I love the color pallette - it is so much more subtle than the primaries that we usually get for boys while still making a statement. This is a great new line - I'd love to win it, but I'll buy it either way.

[Kerri Yarus]

63.

Well, I LOVE both Fern & Forest collections! But, I have to say I am ESTATIC about the boy collection. I have two boys and a girl (so I will definitely have both ), but I've been in need of boy papers. The colors are fabulous and it will be perfect for baby through "Tweens" which is exactly what I need!
Can't wait to see what else is on the horizon!
Kerri

[Janet Zeppa]

64.

I really love the boy collection. It's not always easy to find a great boy collection but here it is!!!

[Carol Douglass]

65.

I think both collections are awesome, but I absolutely love the greens and browns in the better half collection. And did I mention that I could just kiss the cheeks of that adorable little blonde!

[Roseann Hoyle]

66.

Love this line. I have grandsons and this will be perfect.

[Juli]

67.

I love this collection. I think the green, teal & orange is a great combination! But I will probably gravitate toward the girl collection-I have all girls and this is totally their color wave! Have fun at cha!

[LynneJ]

68.

They're both adorable, but the boy's collection really caught my eye! The colours and embellishments are so lively and I can't wait to play with these papers!

[KellyG]

69.

So cute, love the little boy! Great colors! I think I am leaning more towards this line! Maybe because I already have a boy, baby girl not due until Feb!

[Sue D]

70.

I tend to like the boy version since I am the mom of boys.

[Sandra Y.]

71.

Because I have a boy, I am naturally gravitated to the boy collection. I love all the stickers and the colors of the boy collection.

[Amanda Parham-Hall]

72.

I totally gravitate toward Fern & Forest Boy Collection, b/c I have 2 little boys(ages 4 & 7)! I do like the Girl Collection as well, I just wouldn't have much use 4 it;) Thanx 4 the chance 2 win! ~prhmangel(at)gmail(dot)com P.S.-I am totally in luv w/ your 5/10 Things Pockets/Envelopes:)

[Tona]

73.

While they are both great I definately gravitate towards the boy collection because I have a grandson that will be born soon :) I just love the colors and images in this collection.

[Sue Case]

74.

I gravitate toward the boy line, seeing I'm the mom of boys only. Glad to see this collection and can't wait to use it.

[Jean A Marmo]

75.

They are both quite unique! Think I like the boy collection just a bit better but they are both fantastic!!

[Brooke D.]

76.

Although I have baby girls, I do love the color combos! Thanks for the chance to win!

[Katie H]

77.

I love these new Fern & Forest collections, can't wait to get a closer look! Another job well done LYB!!

[Julie A. Shearer]

78.

I really like both of these . But am drawn towards the ' boy ' one because I have two boys . The colors and patterns are great !! I really love the banner that Greta made . Great job ladies !! TFS .

[Tracey Geneau]

79.

are you going to have these in Entire collections for sale or individual papers? I would love to buy it by the collection.

[Helen N]

80.

So very cute! Love the idea of the gnomes - good pick to balance for a bit of whimsy on the masculine side! Love the colors!

[sam]

81.

I can't choose.... I'm torn! I have a nephew and a niece and they would both look gorgeous "in these collections"
Just gorgeous!

[Beatrice Lawson]

82.

Everything was gorgeous - but the boy collection really rocks. Since most of my layouts are boy focused I am so happy to see this!

[Pam Sohan]

83.

I like both collections!

[JULI C]

84.

I love the colours of Fern and Forest Boy. So perfect cuz we all know boys love the outdoors!! =)

[Debby]

85.

how about both! I have three sons ... and 5 grand girls...so pretty much I would love them both. Great designers have really inspired.

[Debby]

86.

how about both! I have three sons ... and 5 grand girls...so pretty much I would love them both. Great designers have really inspired.

[Monique]

87.

I love them both!! They are just perfect for both my daughter's and my sons' photos!!!!

[Jessica Toulmin]

88.

It is really hard to find a decent little boys collection, and this one is awesome. Usually boy collections are bright red, orange, green, blue - and that isn't what I like. They are usually all monsters, aliens, robots, not cute and natural elements. SO I do really like this collection.
The girl collection is lovely too. I only have a son, so I usually only look at the boy collections. Although I have 4 nieces I really should scrap, and I recently printed some of my baby photos that I want to scrap as well.
Thanks for the chance to win.

[Laura]

89.

I love them both. Can't wait to order and scrapbook and craft with this line :)

[Lee]

90.

Just when I thought nothing could get cuter - seriously the cutest boy collection yet! love it!

[Pam H]

91.

I love both but my fave is the boy collection. I have 5 grandsons but no granddaughters. So, I'm always excited to find new boy paper. And this is excellent!!

[Michelle Wittrock]

92.

Boys for me please! Having two boys is always exciting and this line will be just as exciting to use! I can't wait to get my hands on it. 😊

[Cindy Sullivan]

93.

Oh how I love this paper! Having 2 sons and 1 grandson, I get so tired of doing blue or red pages. I will be first in line for this collection!!!!

[Ria van sonnen]

94.

Just awesome! It really is very cute and wonderfull to mix with boys and girls.
Greetz, Ria

[Ashley Herrell]

95.

I have two girls and a boy, and my girls are not girly girls, so this boy collection could be used for all of my kids. It is definitely masculine but could also work with pics of my outdoorsy girls, too!

[Court's Crafts]

96.

I love BOTH but the boy one - that little gnome boy... soooooo cute! I think this is my fave! :)

[Ange]

97.

Super cute! Definitely the boy for me. Love the browns in it.

[Jacki McHale]

98.

I have a boy and a girl, but I'm leaning towards the boy for sure on this line. LOVE it. Not to rough, not to baby. JUST right.
The girl is cute, I wouldn't say I don't like it!
As always, LOVE what you come up with!

[SharonDoesBaskets]

99.

I really like them BOTH...I love the versatile patterned papers, because I have all girls, BUT they're not "girly girls," so many times "girl color" papers don't work for pics I have of them! I OFTEN buy boy papers because of the colors! My two oldest like more "nature-related" colors, which you're more likely to find in "boy color" sets! Love that there's so much I can do with both of these! :D

[Janetta Zeimetz]

100.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for creating such an awesome boy line! The colors add just the right touch! Both the boy and girl collections are sweet, but since I have 3 boys, I would lean toward picking the boy collection. Can't wait until they become available. And thanks for the chance to win!