Waffle Flower V-Day 2018 Blog Hop!

Hello friends and welcome to Waffle Flower Craft's Valentine's Day Release Blog Hop!  

I am so excited to be participating today!!  You should have arrived from Yainea's blog.  Stop by the Waffle Flower blog for the full list. 

I have three cards to share with you today.  First up is a card featuring the Little Baker's stamp set and die.  I stamped, colored and die cut a bunch of the yummy-looking chocolate chip cookies and arranged them on a platter that I created using the Lacy Squares die. 

For even more texture and detail in the background, I paired the Lacy Layers 2 die with the Patched Layers die on a panel of white card stock before adhering everything to a kraft note card.

Next is a card using the Stitched Love stamp set and coordinating die.  I loved building these sweet pear images.  For a little more interest, I added a bit of orange ink to the bottom and side of the pears.

I arranged the happy couple inside card stock cut with the Embroidery Hoop die.  I stamped the sentiment with black ink and added a twine bow at the top of the hoop for a finishing touch.

The last card is a punny Valentine shaker card using the Make a Fish stamp set and Make a Fish die. I cut the shaker window using the Flower Circles Inverted Die. 

I have had so much fun building and embellishing schools of these beautiful fishes.  I added to the sentiment with the Bowtiful stamp set.  I added the hearts to the pink card stock using the small heart stamp from the new Forever stamp set.

Giveaway!

To celebrate the blog hop, Waffle Flower is giving away $25 gift certificates to FIVE lucky winners. Leave comments on my blog and along the hop by 11:59pm ET on 12/10/17 for your chances to win. Winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the posts on this blog hop and will be announced on the Waffle Flower blog on 12/12/17.

To celebrate the new release, all orders over $25 placed by 11:59pm ET on 12/10/17 with code VDAY2018 will receive a free Forever Stamp Set. The stamp set needs to be in your cart for the promo code to work. Limited 1 per customer; While Supplies last.

Your next stop on the hop is Therese! 

Thanks for stopping by and good luck!

Katie

Waffle Flower New Release Blog Hop!

Hello friends,
I am so excited to be celebrating Waffle Flower's new release today!  You should have arrived here today from Kari Van Noy's blog.  If you just stumbled upon this post and would like to get the full list, head over to the Waffle Flower blog.  

I have two cards to share with you.  The first card features the Warm Hands and Layering Woodgrain stamp sets.  A list of my Waffle Flower supplies used on my cards can be found at the end of this post. 

I stamped the accent layer of the Layering Woodgrain stamp set onto white card stock with gray ink. Next I stamped the mittens from the Warm Hands stamp set.  I loved adding the details with each of the stamped layers and I did a little "rock and roll" effect on the main mitten image with a deeper color of blue to add even more depth.  I attached twine to the mittens and adhered it to the card.  The "Stay Warm" sentiment is included in the Warm Hands coordinating die set. 

Next, I couldn't resist playing with some of the new interactive dies.  I pulled out the A2 Arch Window die and die cut it from a piece of white card stock.  I added some gray and white polka dot paper as curtains to hide the action that's happening outside. 

I punched a hole in the window shutters and tied them closed with some silver cord.  When the recipient unties the cord, this little scene awaits. 

Oh my goodness, this Cold Hands stamp set is the absolute cutest! I just adore these little mice and created a little snow-mouse scene.  I created the background by blending distress ink onto a panel of watercolor card stock. I die cut the watercolor card stock with the largest Nested Dome die- it's the same size as the Arch Window!  

I also used the Nested Domes die to create the card base.  Shaped cards are just so fun to make and receive!  Inside my card, I finished the sentiment by stamping the mittens and the "Warm Heart" sentiment.

One last look at both my cards using the Warm Hands and Cold Hands stamp sets.  This release is a fun one! 

GIVEAWAY!!!

To celebrate the blog hop, Waffle Flower is giving away $25 gift certificates to FIVE lucky winners. Leave comments on my blog and along the hop by 11:59pm ET on 10/09/17 for your chances to win. Winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the posts on this blog hop and will be announced on the Waffle Flower blog on 10/11/17.

To celebrate the new release, all orders over $25 placed by 11:59pm ET on 10/09/17 with code SUNSHINE will receive a free Little Sunshine Stamp Set. The stamp set needs to be in your cart for the promo code to work. Limit 1 per customer; while supplies last. 

Your next stop is Amanda Korotkova!

Thanks for stopping by!

Katie

Supplies:

Warm Hands Card

Warm Hands Stamp Set

Warm Hands Matching Die

Cold Hands Window Card

Cold Hands Stamp Set

Cold Hands Matching Die

A2 Arch Window Die

A2 Nested Domes Die

Introducing The Season {Waffle Flower Crafts}

Hello friends,

Today I have a fun card to share featuring a new stamp set from Waffle Flower Crafts called The Seasons.

The Seasons isn't your typical holiday scene.  With it, you can build an enchanting under the seas adventure featuring Santa as a King Triton-esque Merman.

There are treasures chests full of gifts and kelp/coral that you can decorate with pearls or other baubles and jewels.  Even the fishies are decked out in festive holiday attire!  The set also includes some awesome sentiments including one from your "Sea-cret Santa!"

The Seasons Stamp set, along with the rest of Waffle Flower's new release, will be available to purchase on Thursday, July 20th at the Waffle Flower store.

That's all for me today, but I will be back tomorrow with a few more cards to share.

Thanks for stopping by!

Katie

Ellen Hutson Mix it Up Challenge with Waffle Flower Crafts!

Hello friends!

I am so excited to be working with Ellen Hutson this month for the Mix it Up Challenge featuring Waffle Flower Crafts! 

For my card, I combined Waffle Flower's Happy Day stamp set along with Ellen Hutson's Swing N Slide Designer Dies and Warm Fuzzies stamp set to create a fun slider card.  A list of supplies that I have used on my card is linked below. 

I created the background by inking up a panel of white card stock with Distress Oxide Ink in Spiced Marmalade, Fossilized Amber and Peeled Paint.  I die cut the long straight slider track towards the bottom corner of the panel.  I stamped, colored and die cut the bear and floral images from the Happy Day stamp set and added them to the background along with some green card stock cut with the Chunky Grass die.

I created the slider element by adhering some foam tape to the wheels of the bike and attaching a penny to the other side of the track. To help camouflage the track, I added another piece of card stock cut with the chunky grass die in front of the track.

Well that's all for me today!  Head on over to the Ellen Hutson CLASSroom for more details on the challenge and to link up your entry! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Katie

Supplies*:

Waffle Flower Clear Stamps Happy Day

Waffle Flower Dies Happy Day 

Waffle Flower Dies Chunky Grass 

Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies Swing N Slide 

Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps Warm Fuzzies 

Avery Elle Dye Ink Pad- New Moon

Ranger Archival Ink Pad- Jet Black 

Distress Oxide Ink- Spiced Marmalade 

Distress Oxide Ink- Fossilized Amber 

Distress Oxide Ink- Peeled Paint 

Scotch Double Sided Foam Tape 

*affiliate links used where possible

Waffle Flower Video Hop and Giveaway!!!

Hello friends, 

Today, I am participating in a video hop to celebrate the release of Waffle Flower Crafts Creative Monthly planner. 

You can start the hop here: http://bit.ly/WF-CM-HOP and leave comments on the designer's videos for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to http://waffleflower.com.  There may be a free shipping code in my video description too. :)

We're also hosting some fun giveaways on Instagram so be sure to visit me on Instagram as well. I'm at https://www.instagram.com/kategehring/. 

Below are some photos of the planner pages I share in my video, be sure to watch for more details and how to's. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy watching and good luck! 

Katie

A Round Up of Waffle Flower Inspiration + my very first videos {Waffle Flower Crafts}

Hello friends,

Each Thursday, I create a project to share on the Waffle Flower Crafts blog where I pair an older Waffle Flower stamp set or die and combine it with items from newer releases. It's our version of #ThrowbackThursday or #TBT as it's called nowadays.  Anyway, I realized that I have been remiss in sharing some of my projects here, so I thought I would bring you up to speed in my wonderful world of Waffle Flower.

I used the new Gift Bag Die with a couple of the Surface Tag Die add ons- the Santa Add On and the Scallop Add On. Visit this post on the Waffle Flower Blog for more details. 

 Next, I took another look at the new Wild and Free stamp set and paired it with one of Waffle Flower Craft’s very early stamp sets- Loved. I love how pretty the images look stamped in Waffle Flower inks. Click here for more details. 

For my next card,  I used the Little Gifts stamp set with the newly released Little Gifts 3D die. I combined these coordinating products with theTrick or Treat stamp set and the Tiny Pumpkin Face die. You can read more about my process here. 

Last week, Waffle Flower released my very first card video on their YouTube channel.  In the video, I combine the new Stitched Heart dies along with the Flutter Stamp Set by creating a fun and unique String Art Heart Card.  You can watch below or on the Waffle Flower YouTube Channel. 

And that brings us to today and up to date where I'm sharing a card made with the new Cutaway Alpha stamp set and the Flutter Stamp set. Watch below or on the Waffle Flower Channel.

So that's it for me today, but I sure hope that you will check in on me and the rest of the inspiration team on the Waffle Flower blog and YouTube channel for more creative ideas.

Thanks for stoping by!
Katie

Introducing Peace on Earth and Lacy Panel Die {Waffle Flower Crafts}

Hello again, 

I am back again to share a couple samples made with more of Waffle Flower Crafts September Release- Peace on Earth stamp set and the Lacy Panel Die. 

My first card features the Peace on Earth stamp set and the Lacy Layers 2 die set along with Waffle Flower Inks in My Pleasure, Chirp Chirp, and New Fish in the Pond. 

My second card uses the Peace on Earth stamps set and the Lacy Panel die- isn't it gorgeous?  I embossed the sentiment with bronze powder  and adhered the panel to an Ocean colored note card.  So simple, but really lovely too.

Be sure to stop by the Waffle Flower blog for more information about these items and more inspiration from the team.  All of the products previewed today will be available for purchase on September 8!

Thanks for stopping by!

Katie

Waffle Flower Crafts September Challenge

Hello friends, 

Just popping in today to share some inspiration for the September Waffle Flower Challenge.  Here's this month's inspiration photo: 

The colors and the fun polka dot garland were the inspiration for my card.  I used the 100% Love Stamp Set stamping both the front and back of the Thank You circle to create the row of large dots. Next, I added more detail using the tiny images included in the stamp set.  I love how they look like a confetti border.  Finally some clear droplets add a finishing touch without taking attention away from the awesome colors. 

Supplies

100% Love stamp set

You Said What Ink

Tickled Pink Ink

Be sure to check out the September Challenge post for more details and the link to enter your take on this month's challenge. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Katie

Introducing Wild and Free and Holiday Words {Waffle Flower Crafts}

Hello!

So we meet again!  This time, it's to introduce another new stamp set and stand alone die that part of Waffle Flower Craft's upcoming release.  All the products previewed here will be available for purchase on September 8.

First up, Wild and Free.  The main cluster surrounding "Wild and Free" is already done for you, and you can mix it up by adding works and images to customize your card.  I embossed my images with Bronze embossing powder and added a touch of watercolor with my Zig Clean Color Brush markers, but there are stamps that coordinate for the flowers and leaves as well.

Next, Holiday Words dies. I die cut "Happy" and "Thanksgiving" from gold card stock and trimmed a bunch of scraps to the 3/8" height to create the colorblocking.  I think I will have to revisit this design for other holidays as well- it was so simple! 

Well that's all for me today, but be sure to stop by the Waffle Flower blog for even more inspiration from Nina and the rest of the Waffle Flower team.  

Thanks for stopping by!

Katie

Introducing Purse-nality, Pinking Layers and Stitched Heart {Waffle Flower Crafts}

Hello everyone! 

Just popping in quickly to share a couple cards that feature new Waffle Flower Crafts products being released on September 8th.  First up, Purse-nality!  It's a cute and punny stamp set and I love the simple two (or three) step stamping options. I stamped the purses in fun patterns, added the outline with gray ink (Like a Pro) and the sentiment in black ink.  Some black spatters complete the card. 

My next card features the Pinking Layers and Stitched Hearts dies. The sentiment is from a set that will be introduced in a couple days, but I just love the homespun look you can achieve with these dies. 

Well that's it for me today, but be sure to stop by the Waffle Flower blog for more details and inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by!

Katie

Introducing First Step (Waffle Flower Crafts)

Hello friends, 

Waffle Flower Crafts is continuing new product introductions, and today I have a card to share with you using the First Step stamp set. 

This is such a unique concept for a stamp set and I just adore the positive and uplifting sentiments that were included.  For my cards, I stamped the shoes and added a color wash in pale pink with my Zig Real Brush Markers.  I stamped the sentiment and then added some spatter with black ink to keep it from looking too sweet and girly.  As a finishing touch, I added a few clear sequins.

Be sure to stop by the Waffle Flower blog for more details on this and other new items being introduced today.

Thanks for stopping by!

Katie

Introducing Trick or Treat, Little Gifts Die and Tiny Pumpkin Face Die {Waffle Flower Crafts}

Hello friends,

Today Waffle Flower Crafts is formally introducing the first stamps and dies of the autumn release, so I am popping in today with some cards to share with you using the new release!

Trick or Treat anyone?  This card features the Little Gifts stamp set and new coordinating die along with the Tiny Pumpkin Face Die.  For the ghost bag, I just flipped the eyes and mouth upside down and all of a sudden the pumpkin face looks quite sinister and spooky!

This card used the new Trick of Treat stamp set and coordinating dies.  I loosely watercolored a fall-looking background before adhering the watercolored pumpkins to the panel. I also used the Tiny Pumpkin Dace Die on this card.  I may be slightly obsessed with this die- it's the cutest!

Finally, my last card today uses the Trick or Treat stamp set and dies.  I sponged Distress Ink onto watercolor paper before spattering it with white ink.  A punched and inked circle serves as the moon illuminating the path of those batty bats.

Well that's all for me today, but be sure to stop by the Waffle Flower blog for all the details and even more ideas and inspiration featuring the upcoming release.  I will be back tomorrow with more Waffle Flower inspiration and ideas to share.

Thanks for stopping by!

Katie

Birthday Fishes Card {WFC Challenge}

Hello friends,

It's time for the August Waffle Flower Challenge.  This month, we are inspired by this fabulous room:

I definitely picked up on a nautical vibe, but traveled deep below the sea to create my little scene using the Birthday Fishes Stamp Set and Birthday Fishes Dies.

I sponged some Distress Ink in Salty Ocean on a panel of watercolor card stock.  I spritzed the panel with water and with white spray ink (White Linen Dylusions) to achieve the feel of sparkly water.  I stamped, colored and die cut the fish and determined their placement. 

Before adhering the fishies to the panel, I stamped and embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder.  I adhered the fishes to the panel along with clear droplets as an accent.  The completed card panel was then taped to a yellow notecard.  

I hope you are inspired to play along with this month's challenge.  You can find all the details, including the rules and how to link up here.  Be sure to check out the inspiration from the Waffle Flower Design Team each Monday on the Waffle Flower blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

Katie

Xyron + Waffle Flower Inspiration Week

Hello friends, 

I am on the Waffle Flower blog today with a special card for the Xyron and Waffle Flower Inspiration Week.  I hope you will stop over to find out more about my project and the products I used. 

In case you need some extra incentive to click on over, Xyron is generously giving away a Creative Station Lite and a 3" refill- just visit the Waffle Flower blog and leave a comment to win! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Katie

Jumbo Letter Fun {Waffle Flower Crafts}

Hello friends, 

I am on the Waffle Flower Crafts blog today with a couple cards featuring Waffle Flower's new Jumbo Alphabet Letter Dies.  These dies are amazingly versatile offering many different options with one roll of your die cut machine.  Both of my cards feature the rounded outline letters and the Balloon Messages die. 

I do hope that you will stop by the Waffle Flower blog for more details on how I pulled these cards together.

Thanks for stopping by!

Katie