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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…
[ 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 ]
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. Kimberley says

    March 15, 2021 at 4:01 pm

    Love all of the night colors you use in your cards. Beautiful!

    Reply
  2. Geri S says

    March 15, 2021 at 4:26 pm

    Fun and beautiful cards. Love WF products! Congrats x 7 to Waffle Flower!

    Reply
  3. kraftyiam says

    March 15, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    Wonderful makes. Congrats Waffle Flower!

    Reply
  4. Jill W. says

    March 15, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    Your mermaid card is the cutest! Really like your blending skills with the oxides!

    Reply
  5. Meghan Kennihan says

    March 15, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    OMG! You do such beautiful work for Waffleflower! Thanks for showing us your past favorites too!!!

    Reply
  6. Connie G says

    March 15, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    The hope does and stamp set is on my wish list!!

    Reply
  7. Daniel Diaz says

    March 15, 2021 at 5:35 pm

    I Enjoy to see all your beautiful and amazing cards ❤️

    Reply
  8. Bunny Dobbie says

    March 15, 2021 at 5:53 pm

    As always, your cards are gorgeous Jess. Love your Harpy Birthday card! That’s funny.

    Reply
  9. Mary G says

    March 15, 2021 at 6:03 pm

    It seems like Waffle Flower has always been here! Your choices are lovely Jess!

    Reply
  10. changedbyHim says

    March 15, 2021 at 6:28 pm

    Always great cards. Word dies…more please. Thanks for chance to win and happy birthday Waffle Flower.

    Reply
  11. changedbyHim says

    March 15, 2021 at 6:34 pm

    Wonderful creativity. Word dies are my favorite!

    Reply
  12. Sarah Hounslow says

    March 15, 2021 at 6:37 pm

    Such stunning cards & each so different! You are so talented! 💕

    Reply
  13. inkedtreasures says

    March 15, 2021 at 6:57 pm

    Love the pets cards! Great ideas….thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  14. librarylover39 says

    March 15, 2021 at 7:04 pm

    Gorgeous projects — C. Vernon

    Reply
  15. Melissa Baskin says

    March 15, 2021 at 8:02 pm

    I honestly love all your cards, waffle flower has amazing products

    Reply
  16. Dana M says

    March 15, 2021 at 8:05 pm

    Wow, what a fabulous collection of cards! One is more amazing than the next. LOVE the floral on the black background.

    Reply
  17. Amy Cooley says

    March 15, 2021 at 8:29 pm

    Your cards are so inspiring! All the gorgeous colors are a feast for the eyes. Congrats to Waffle Flower on seven years.

    Reply
  18. Jeanne Beam says

    March 15, 2021 at 9:19 pm

    Absolutely adorable and gorgeous cards! So creative…
    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  19. Sue McRae says

    March 15, 2021 at 9:21 pm

    Fabulous card designs! Loving the gorgeous floral bouquet on black cardstock, so striking!

    Reply
  20. Judy says

    March 15, 2021 at 9:29 pm

    Lovely cards–I especially love the ocean themed card and the floral cards!

    Reply
  21. Marisela Delgado says

    March 15, 2021 at 9:44 pm

    So pretty, Jessica. 💜

    Reply
  22. Judy Strasser says

    March 15, 2021 at 10:27 pm

    I really love the Puppy Power and the Fa La cards. Adorable!

    Reply
  23. Audrey Meyer says

    March 15, 2021 at 10:28 pm

    I love the Bouquet Builder 3 stamp and die set, and your card is beautiful… happy 7th to Waffleflower!

    Reply
  24. Mary Ann Reilly says

    March 15, 2021 at 10:29 pm

    Your cards are amazing. They just jump off the page. I am new to card making and don’t own any Waffle Flower products yet. But as I have a few on my wish list, I think it is time to go shopping. Happy Anniversary, Waffle Flower!

    Reply
  25. Carol Wortman says

    March 15, 2021 at 10:43 pm

    Oh my these are wonderful memories of the past designs, I remember most of them, especially the hello and hope cards! The new card is perfect to send special birthday fishes to Waffle Flower . I dont remember the little harpy pup, I need to watch that card. Great Tribute to WF!

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