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Celebrating 7 Years of Waffle Flower Blog Hop (SALE + GIVEAWAYS!)

15 Mar

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Good morning!  I’m so excited to help one of my very favorite crafty companies celebrate 7 years!!  Waffle Flower is celebrating the occasion with lots of giveaways and inspiration!  I’ll have more details on all that to share at the end of this post so stay tuned!  You can also save 7% site-wide over at Waffle Flower through the end of March with the code YEAR7 (no minimum purchase required)! And don’t forget to check out their Last Chance section for even more discounts!

I’m sharing my top 7 Waffle Flower projects including a new one I created just for the occasion!

Mermaid Mail by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Waffle Flower

I’m a sucker for all underwater themed stamps in general, but Mermaid Mail is SO cute!  And it’s PACKED with lots of great images for creating a scene!  To start I stamped the images with copic friendly black ink and colored them with copic markers.  I die-cut them with the coordinating dies and then added a few accents with a white gel pen.

Mermaid Mail by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Waffle Flower

Next I ink blended a background using distress oxide inks in blueprint sketch, mermaid lagoon, salty ocean, and tumbled glass.  I splattered the panel with water and set it aside to dry.  Once it was dry I stamped a sentiment from Under the Sea Sentiments with versafine and heat-embossed it with clear embossing powder.  I die-cut the Under the Sea Panel die from white cardstock and blended the ripples, sandy bottom, and plants with peacock feathers, antique linen, tea dye, cracked pistachio, and lucky clover distress oxide ink.  I also blended the coral dies with abandoned coral distress oxide ink (appropriate, right?).  I taped off the borders of the die with tacky tape and then pressed an embossing ink pad to the ripples.  I heat-embossed them with a clear sparkly embossing powder.  Finally I adhered my blended background to the panel and created my little underwater world!  I finished the card with a little spectrum noir clear sparkle!

And here are my other Waffle Flower favorites!

Mermaid Mail Combo
[ WFF ]
Bouquet Builder 3 Combo
[ WFF ]
Puppy Power Combo
[ WFF ]
Harpy Birthday Combo
[ WFF ]
Fa-la-la Combo
[ WFF ]
Poppy Hawthorn Combo
[ WFF ]
Sunburst Stencil
[ WFF ]

You can find details on all of my previous projects by clicking the link below each photo:

Bouquet Builder 3 for Waffle Flower by Jessica Frost-Ballas

Bouquet Builder 3

Puppy Power by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Waffle Flower

Puppy Power

Harpy Birthday by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Waffle Flower

Harpy Birthday

Fa La La by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Waffle Flower

Fa La La

Poppy Hawthorn by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Waffle Flower

Poppy Hawthorn

Sunburst Stencil by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Waffle Flower

Sunburst Stencil

I’d love to know your favorite Waffle Flower products!

To celebrate 7 years, Waffle Flower is giving away one $100 gift certificate, two $50 gift certificates, and four $25 gift certificates for a total of 7 lucky winners!!  Leave a comment along each hop stop by 11:59pm EDT on Monday, March 22nd, 2021 for your chance to win!  Winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the posts in this hop so comment on all hop stops for the most chances to win!  You should have arrived from Jeanne and JJ is your next stop!

More ways to win:

  • There will be 7 lucky winners drawn from the Link Party!  Check out the details there! You do not need a blog to enter!
  • There will be 7 lucky winners drawn from their newsletter list, if you haven’t already, subscribe here!
  • There will be 7 days of giveaways on Instagram! Follow @waffleflowercrafts so you don’t miss out!
  • There will be 7 bundles of Waffle Flower’s best selling items up for grabs on Facebook! Join their Facebook Group now so you don’t miss out!

Thanks so much for visiting and enjoy the hop!!

Interested in the products I used?  To make them easy for you to find, I have listed them below. (Affiliate disclosure can be found here). Your purchases help keep my blog running and I thank you for the support!

Under the Sea Bundle
[ WFF ]
Mermaid Mail Combo
[ WFF ]
Mermaid Mail Stamp Set
[ WFF ]
Mermaid Mail Matching Die
[ WFF ]
Under the Sea Combo
[ WFF ]
Under the Sea Panel Die
[ WFF ]
Under the Sea Sentiments
[ WFF ]
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress…
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Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress…
[ SBC | ELH | SSS ]
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress…
[ SBC | ELH | SSS ]
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress…
[ SBC | ELH | SSS ]
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress…
[ SBC | ELH | SSS ]
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress…
[ SBC | ELH | SSS ]
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress…
[ SBC | ELH | SSS ]
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress…
[ SBC | ELH | SSS ]
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress…
[ SBC | ELH | SSS ]
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress…
[ SBC | ELH | SSS ]
Copic Markers
[ SBP | ELH | SSS ]
AF435 Intens-ified Black Ink Pad -…
[ HA | ELH | SSS ]
Sparkle Pens Clear Overlay, Crafter’s…
[ ELH | SSS | AMZUS ]
Amazon.com : Uni Posca Extra Fine…
[ AMZUS | SSS ]
Nuvo 2 Pack Light Mist Spray Bottles
[ SBC | ELH | SSS | AMZUS ]
Ranger Ink – Inkssentials – Mister -…
[ SBC | ELH | SSS | AMZUS ]
Scrapbook.com – Ink Blending Tool…
[ SBC ]
Scrapbook.com – Ink Blending Tool and…
[ SBC ]
Scrapbook.com – Ink Blending Tool and…
[ SBC ]
AF419 Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink…
[ HA | SBC | ELH | SSS ]
Tsukineko – VersaFine – Instant Dry…
[ SBC | ELH | SSS ]
PW111 Ultra Fine Embossing Powder -…
[ HA | SBC | ELH | SSS ]
WOW! Embossing Glitter | Neutral…
[ HNB ]
Strathmore Bristol Smooth Pad 9 X 12
[ ELH | SSS ]
Paper Basics – Stamper’s Select White…
[ PPR ]
GW101 Precision Glue – Hero Arts
[ HA | SBC | SSS ]
Scotch Pink ATG One Fourth Inch…
[ SBC | ELH | SSS | AMZUS ]
New MISTI Stamping Tool – The Most…
[ SBC | ELH | SSS ]
Rotatrim RC RCM12 12-Inch Cut…
[ AMZUS ]
Crafter’s Companion – Gemini Jr. -…
[ SBC | SSS | AMZUS ]

 

 

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  1. Kim U says

    March 15, 2021 at 9:19 am

    Happy Birthday to Waffle Flower!

    Reply
  2. Robin Ridpath says

    March 15, 2021 at 9:36 am

    Beautiful card Jessica! I love that mermaid’s hair. I think my favorite of yours is the Bouquet Builder on the black background, gorgeous! Happy B-day Waffle Flower!

    Reply
  3. Surekha Galagoda says

    March 15, 2021 at 9:52 am

    Dear jessica
    As alwayts the cards are so beautiful.I loved Boquet builder 3, Puppy power and poppy Hawthorn are my favourties and so is fa La la. Happy Birthday Waffle Flower,May you grow your business always. tc stay safe

    Reply
  4. Lori says

    March 15, 2021 at 9:56 am

    Your cards are wonderful!
    As a dog lover I love your Puppy Power cards, adorable!
    I also like the Rainbow bridge combo set, which I own.
    My wish list continues to grow! Thanks Waffle Flower and Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  5. Melissa Leftrick says

    March 15, 2021 at 10:06 am

    So adorable!!!

    Reply
  6. ddlove79gmailcom says

    March 15, 2021 at 10:30 am

    Supercute card!!! ❤️❤️

    Reply
  7. mjmarmo says

    March 15, 2021 at 10:47 am

    A wonderful collection of cards! Congrats Waffle Flower!

    Reply
  8. Elize says

    March 15, 2021 at 11:06 am

    Super nice that you are a designer for this beautiful brand. Your cards are fantastic and you have real talent. I am a fan of the ocean card with the mermaids. Fun to look at. I’m moving on to the next hop again. Good luck.

    Reply
  9. Jackie says

    March 15, 2021 at 11:22 am

    Beautiful cards, as always. I think my favorite is the last one, I love the bright colors and the sparkle and shine.

    Reply
  10. Ashlee Mc says

    March 15, 2021 at 11:23 am

    LOVE your cards and Waffle Flower!!!

    Reply
  11. jellybeanerz says

    March 15, 2021 at 11:30 am

    So many amazing cards! Such talent on the team again for year 7! Thank you for all your do in and for the paper crafting community! Outstanding!

    Reply
  12. Michele F says

    March 15, 2021 at 11:38 am

    Jess, you always do Waffle Flower proud! I have loved every card – but today it still comes down to those caroling mice! xx
    =]

    Reply
  13. Tara Prince says

    March 15, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    Such amazing cards!!

    Reply
  14. Ann Ito says

    March 15, 2021 at 12:54 pm

    Love all your cards! Fabulous!

    Reply
  15. RockSeaTea says

    March 15, 2021 at 1:20 pm

    I thought those cute little Fa La La mice would be my favorite but that glittery sunburst stencil wins out. Fun cards Jess!

    Reply
  16. Margarita Navarro-Rivera says

    March 15, 2021 at 1:41 pm

    Jessica, your cards are fantastic! That mermaid card is so sweet! I love it!

    Reply
  17. Kristi H. says

    March 15, 2021 at 1:57 pm

    The mermaid, the puppies, the stencil – these are some of my favorite projects, too! Thank you for continually inspiring me.

    Reply
  18. Denise Bryant says

    March 15, 2021 at 2:01 pm

    Beautiful coloring and details on your underwater scene! Love that sweet mermaid!
    My favorite Waffle Flower set is Happy Fall!

    Reply
  19. Julie L says

    March 15, 2021 at 2:03 pm

    Your cards are beautiful. And the coloring on the mermaid card is stunning. I have the large media mat and love it. It cleans easily and looks brand new after almost daily use. I cut the rigid plastic packaging when it arrived and used the “cells” to line my palette —works great.

    Reply
  20. Sharon Meyer says

    March 15, 2021 at 2:23 pm

    so beautiful!.. thank you!

    Reply
  21. Cyndi Morris says

    March 15, 2021 at 2:33 pm

    Love these wonderful cards. My youngest granddaughter wants to be a mermaid — that first card wold be perfect for her!

    Reply
  22. Sue R says

    March 15, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    Love that dog playing the harp!

    Reply
  23. Amelia Fleck says

    March 15, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    I really like the sunburst card. Just love anything sparkly.

    Reply
  24. Joan VanCourt says

    March 15, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    Darling mermaid card! Your past cards are so pretty. I love the Dog card, so fun!
    Happy Birthday to Waffle Flower.

    Reply
  25. Melissa says

    March 15, 2021 at 3:46 pm

    My radar is focused on the Puppy Power set! So cute!

    Reply
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