Waffle Flower Stencils and Silhouettes Release

November 5, 2020

Welcome to Waffle Flower’s November 2020 Release day! Today Waffle Flower is rolling out their new release that includes 3 stamp sets, 1 stamp-n-stencil combo, and 14 stencils! All of the products from this month’s release are already waiting for you on the website here! 

Waffle Flower-Infinite Petals Stencil, Rings Builder Stencils, Be a Panda, Be a Cat

For my first card I used the Infinite Petals Stencil to create the background pattern.

Waffle Flower-Infinite Petals Stencil, Be a Panda

I used the Be a Panda & Be Accessories dies for the cute panda, and for the sentiment I used the Big Dots Holiday stamp set.

Waffle Flower-Infinite Petals Stencil, Be a Panda

This card uses the Rings Builder Stencils for the background.

Waffle Flower-Rings Builder Stencils, Be a Cat

I used the Be a Cat & Be Accessories dies for the cute kitty cat, and for the sentiment I used the Big Dots Holiday stamp set.

Waffle Flower-Rings Builder Stencils, Be a Cat

Here’s a video to show you how I created these cards.

Giveaways:
For today’s hop, Waffle Flower is giving away $25 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners. You can leave a comment on this blog and along the hop by 11:59pm EDT on November 8th, 2020 for your chances to win. Winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the posts in this blog hop and will be announced on the Waffle Flower Blog on 11/11/2020.
There are more giveaways to enter on our Instagram! Follow us at @waffleflowercrafts so you don’t miss out!

The next stop on the hop is the lovely Laura Volpes!

Altenew Twinkle & Shine Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

November 4, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m joining Altenew for their Twinkle & Shine Blog Hop. If you are following the hop then you should have arrived here from the Altenew Card Blog.

Altenew-Mandala Maker, Pen Sketched Silhouette

I created two projects with a couple of these fantastic new products.

Altenew-Mandala Maker

This card features the Mandala Maker stamp set along with the coordinating Mandala Maker die set. I used several of the gradient cardstock sets for the small die cut shapes. I added tiny crystals here and there as well. The sentiment is from Many Thanks.

Altenew-Mandala Maker

This next card uses the Pen Sketched Silhouette stamp set & coordinating die set.

Altenew-Pen Sketched Silhouette

I stamped the images with multiple inks to create a gradient color. Both cards have white panels and are popped up onto a Lawn Fawn Fog card base.

Altenew-Pen Sketched Silhouette

Here’s a video to show you how I created these cards.

Giveaway Prizes:

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 3 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 11/10/2020 for a chance to win. 

Altenew will also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew Winners Page on 11/12/2020.

The next stop on the hop is the lovely Erum Tasneem.

Warm Hugs

November 1, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Warm Hugs word die.

SSS-Warm Hugs, Modern Poinsettia

For the background I embossed the Modern Poinsettia cling in clear onto white cardstock and blended Cracked Pistachio, Mermaid Lagoon & Blueprint Sketch for the color. I added some strips of solid colored cardstock behind the Warm Hugs word die along with a few clear sequins for embellishment.

SSS-Warm Hugs, Modern Poinsettia

You can check out the video HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Deco Hat Gnome

October 30, 2020

Hi there! Today I’ve got a super cute little gnome project to share with you featuring the Deco Hat Gnome die set by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Deco Hat Gnome, Gnome School

This is a thinner sized card to fit the slim gnome image. I made the base 3″ x 5.5″. I added some gray pattern paper by Sunny Studios for the background. For the Deco Hat Gnome die I used several shades of solid colored cardstock.

SSS-Deco Hat Gnome, Gnome School

For the sentiment I used one of the Gnome School Sentiment Strips with a Sentiment Label die. I love this colorful gnome hat and that punny sentiment is giving me life:) Thanks so much for stopping by!

Slider Surprise Stocking Stuffer

October 29, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing these festive little Slider Surprise Stocking Stuffers over on the My Favorite Things YouTube Channel.

MFT-Slider Surprise, Joyful Wreath

I created these candy wraps using the Slider Surprise Die-namics set, and embellished the fronts using the Joyful Wreath Die-namics set. I also used some Christmas Cheer pattern paper and rainbow jewels.

MFT-Slider Surprise, Joyful Wreath

These are surprisingly very easy to make. You can check out the video HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jane’s Doodles-Whales

October 25, 2020

Whale how ya’ll doing? So I googled some what puns. It could get whaley dangerous:) Ok, I’ll stop, but I do have this cute little project to share featuring the Whales stamps set by Jane’s Doodles.

Jane's Doodles-Whales

I first stamped the whales with versafine onyx black ink onto watercolor cardstock. Then I masked the whales off using this masking paper. I blended distress inks on the background I then used the Waves stencil to add subtle waves. I peeled off the masks and painted the whales using distress inks.

Jane's Doodles-Whales

I added an embossed sentiment from the Whales set along with a few raindrops for embellishment. That’s all for today. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sending Love

October 23, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. I’m not sure if this is a sunrise or a sunset, but either way I find it very peaceful and pleasing:)

SSS-Circle Masks, Stitched Slopes & Hills, Reverse Sympathy

I used the Circle Masks to create the gradient sun rays. For the waves I used the Stitched Slopes & Hills dies, and for the sentiment I used one of the Reverse Sympathy Sentiment Strips. You can check out the video HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Honey Bee Stamp-Fall Wreath

October 20, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this fun fall wreath project over on the Honey Bee Stamps YouTube channel.

Honey Bee Stamps-Itty Bitty Leaves-Honey Cuts

I used the Itty Bitty Leaves-Honey Cuts. They are tiny little darling leaves and I die cut about 5,000 out of all kinds of solid, glittered & foil cardstocks to give a schmancy fall feel. For the sentiment I used the Blessed stamp set.

Honey Bee Stamps-Itty Bitty Leaves-Honey Cuts

Here’s a video to show you how I created this card.

So thankful for you today. Hoping everyone is doing ok and staying safe, healthy and thankful during these strange times. Sending hugs to all. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Altenew Winter Essentials Stand-alone Dies Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

October 19, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m joining Altenew for their Winter Essentials Blog Hop. If you are following the hop then you should have arrived here from Norine Borys blog.

Altenew-Modern Fireplace & Mantel Decor-Winter Die Set

My first project features the Modern Fireplace Layering Die Set & Mantel Decor-Winter Die Set. I used a mixture of solid colored cardstock & pattern papers to create a cozy Christmas mantel. This was so fun to put together.

Altenew-Modern Fireplace & Mantel Decor-Winter Die Set

This next card features the Jumbo Garden Picks Layering Die Set.

Altenew-Jumbo Garden Pickes Layering Die Set, Linear Pathway Alpha

I used the Red Cosmos, Summer Afternoon & Green Meadows Gradient Layering Cardstock sets to die cut the blooms. For the sentiment I used the Linear Pathway Alpha die set.

Altenew-Jumbo Garden Pickes Layering Die Set, Linear Pathway Alpha

Giveaway!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 3 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 10/25/2020 for a chance to win. 

We’ll also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew Winners Page on 10/27/2020.

The next stop on the hop is the lovely Kelly Griglione! You can start the hop at the Altenew blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pinkfresh Studio October 2020 Slimline Stamp, Die, and Stencil Release Blog Hop

October 16, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m joining Pinkfresh Studio for their October release blog hop. If you love slimline cards, then this release is for YOU. You can check out the fantastic new products HERE!

Pinkfresh Studio-Diamond Plaid, Merry & Bright Frame, You Are My Favorite

I’ve created a couple of festive projects using the Diamond Plaid stencil set. I love a good plaid. There are so many awesome new stencils in this release.

Pinkfresh Studio-Diamond Plaid, Merry & Bright Frame, You Are My Favorite

For the sentiments on both cards I used the Merry & Bright Frame stamp & die set. I also added some floral details using the You Are My Favorite Stamp, Stencil & Die sets. For embellishment I added a few jewels & crystals in coordinating colors.

Pinkfresh Studio-Diamond Plaid, Merry & Bright Frame, You Are My Favorite

Here is a video to show you how I created these cards.

GIVEAWAY!
Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog, IG feed & YouTube channel..
Leave me a comment for your chance to win a $25 gift card.
Winners will be posted on October 23, 2020 on the Pinkfresh Studio GIVEAWAY PAGE. Please check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.

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