• Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

all the sparkle

jessica frost-ballas

  • home
  • about me
    • about
    • creative resume
    • disclosure
    • house tour
  • Disclosure
  • craftroom
  • video tutorials
  • patreon
  • contact

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

15 Mar

If you’re looking for the Lawn Fawnatics challenge, please click here.  If you’re looking for my shop opening info, please scroll down or click here!

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 ]

 

 

Share This:
Share on pinterest
Pinterest
Share on facebook
Facebook
Share on twitter
Twitter
Share on email
Email

You May Also Enjoy:

  • Waffle Flower Everyday Paper Release Blog Hop (+GIVEAWAYS!)
    Be a Unicorn by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Waffle Flower
  • Waffle Flower January Release (+GIVEAWAYS!)
    Heart Blooms stencil by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Waffle Flower
  • Layered Stenciling - Waffle Flower February Release (+GIVEAWAYS!)
    Oversized Hope by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Waffle Flower

Comments:
86 Comments
Categories:
bloghop, card-making, crafting, waffle flower
Tags:
waffle flower

« Trying Something New and Exciting Upcoming Events!
MFT & Friends March Release! »

Comments

  1. Sharon Gullikson says

    March 16, 2021 at 12:08 am

    The dark background for the flowers looks wonderful, and something I have never thought to do. It looks dramatic and wonderful.

    Reply
  2. Scraporcraft says

    March 16, 2021 at 12:32 am

    Great color ideas. I like the flowers on the darker backgrounds.

    Reply
  3. Victoria Banaszak says

    March 16, 2021 at 1:32 am

    Thanks for the inspiration! So much fun !

    Reply
  4. Giselle D. says

    March 16, 2021 at 2:52 am

    Fantastic cards! I love your use of bright colours.

    Reply
  5. Bev Karolak says

    March 16, 2021 at 6:32 am

    Gorgeous cards Jessica! My favourite is the Poppy card! 🥰

    Reply
  6. Lynn Lindsay says

    March 16, 2021 at 8:41 am

    Thanks for sharing your product picks and awesome inspiration.

    Reply
  7. Michelle Hackett says

    March 16, 2021 at 9:20 am

    I think my favorite waffleflower product is the water media mat, because it gets used so much. I also love the big Hello, it gets used a lot. Love all your cards.

    Reply
  8. Jenny N says

    March 16, 2021 at 9:52 am

    I really love your vibrant backgrounds full of COLOR pop! My favorites are the happy birthday floral card and the HOPE card with the sparkle sunburst. Love all these!! Thank you for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Kim Salito says

    March 16, 2021 at 11:56 am

    Great card. Happy birthday waffle flower.

    Reply
  10. Mary Holshouser says

    March 16, 2021 at 12:54 pm

    /si many cute cards. The puppy playing the
    harp is darling. The bouquet of flowers
    against the black is gorgeous. thanks
    for sharing. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  11. Dee Earnshaw says

    March 16, 2021 at 1:30 pm

    Happy birthday!!!!! – wonderful samples as usual so inspiring

    Reply
  12. MyBonnetBee says

    March 16, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    So many colorful cards! Fa-la-la is one of my fave! TFS

    Reply
  13. Jade McClung says

    March 16, 2021 at 2:52 pm

    Your cards are fantastic! I like all of your cards! I can’t say enough about them. Incredible mermaid card. The dog cards are terrific.

    Reply
  14. Claudia L says

    March 16, 2021 at 4:01 pm

    Love your cards and your balanced use of colour!

    Reply
  15. Kathleen Dippner says

    March 16, 2021 at 4:39 pm

    Beautiful cards! Happy Birthday Waffle Flower!

    Reply
  16. Maureen Reiss says

    March 16, 2021 at 6:13 pm

    Love all of your WF cards!!!

    Reply
  17. vivianswain says

    March 16, 2021 at 6:25 pm

    Your cards are amazing. I love the mermaid card the best.

    Reply
  18. Brooke says

    March 16, 2021 at 8:38 pm

    Cute mermaid card Jessica. I especially like the one with the harp. Happy 7th Birthday!

    Reply
  19. karen514 says

    March 16, 2021 at 8:40 pm

    I love the vibrant colors of your cards! So much fun to see the previous favorites!

    Reply
  20. Dawn Tooley says

    March 16, 2021 at 9:42 pm

    I love all the different types of cards you’ve made.

    Reply
  21. MandaLJ says

    March 16, 2021 at 9:44 pm

    Fabulous cards – love the new Mermaid one! My favourite sets from Waffle Flower are Sandy Toes and Hi Hao.

    Reply
  22. Zlatka K says

    March 16, 2021 at 9:50 pm

    So many beautiful cards! Happy birthday to Waffle Flower!

    Reply
  23. Sue D says

    March 16, 2021 at 10:37 pm

    Wonderful underwater scene and I like your other colorful cards too.

    Reply
  24. laurie2cats says

    March 16, 2021 at 10:52 pm

    Fabulous cards! All so beautifully colored – the mermaid card is adorable with white pen accents

    Reply
  25. Chandhini says

    March 17, 2021 at 10:20 am

    Such bright and beautiful cards you have created, I love the floral cards.

    Reply
« Older Comments
Newer Comments »

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! I read and appreciate all of your thoughts! :) Please know comments are moderated so it may take a few minutes for it to show up!Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Jessica About Me Photo
Hi, I'm Jess! Thanks for visiting my blog where I share my adventures in cardmaking and papercrafting! I hope I can inspire you to craft with a little extra sparkle!

Subscribe Via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email!

Join 3,248 other subscribers

Crafty Sales (updated regularly)

Favorite Crafty Shops

Previous Posts

Instagram

This error message is only visible to WordPress admins

Error: No connected account.

Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to connect an account.

Disclosure

I design for several companies because I truly love their products! Anything I recommend on my blog is something that I genuinely love and regularly use. I do not get paid for product reviews and I will never recommend a product that I do not like or would not use.

I am affiliated with several of my favorite crafty companies which means I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you!!) when you click on one of my links and make a purchase through the store.

You can find my full disclosure as well as a list of the companies I am affiliated with HERE. Thank you so much for supporting me!

Most Popular Posts

Zig Clean Color Real Brush Swatch Card Download and a revelation!
Nuvo Drop Swatch Chart (+printable!)
My Favorite Cards of 2016 (+GIVEAWAY!)
VIDEO: Distress Oxide Ink Blending Combos with Kitsch Flamingo
(VIDEO) Alcohol Ink Background in Real Time + Celebrating 10K Subscribers Video Hop WINNERS!
Cookbook Obsession
Stamp Study #1: Altenew Painted Butterflies
Lawn Fawnatics Challenge #27: 3D Cards
Colorburst "Confetti"
Concord and 9th: Monster Hugs STAMPtember Day 10 (+VIDEO and SALES!)

Copyright

Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License.

Copyright © 2025 · Bloom theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2023 · All The Sparkle