HEEYYYYY! Happy Friday crafty people! It's time for a big blog hop today! We are celebrating the brand new release from Waffle Flower Crafts today! The release is called "Hope" and it's wonderful. Pretty florals, some faith based stamps (which I absolutely love), more Stitchables....and even more! CLICK HERE to shop the new release - it's available now. But, be sure to check out the blog hop too! Loads of inspiration and fun and a giveaway. The Waffle Flower release is full of stamps, dies, and stencils that celebrate the hope and joy of Spring! Did you arrive here from TaeEun's blog? Welcome! I have two projects to share with you today featuring the new stamps and dies.
My first card is made with my favorite thing from the new release - the Hopeful Girl stamp and die set. I used the new Lacy Circles dies to feature the stamps also. The finished card is a white card base custom sized to 5.25" x 5.25" square. I used purple because to me that's a Spring color and I thought the purple gingham was very sweet with these images.
I first stamped and die cut out the flowers spray and the praying girl. I colored the images with my Copic Markers. I used some small yellow gingham to paper piece her blouse. Yellow is such a pretty contrast to purple I think! Don't you adore this pretty image? I think this would be a great stamp set for a confirmation or a get well/thinking of you card. I'm smitten. It was very quick and easy to color her.
I die cut a small heart for the sentiment and added some of the awesome Waffle Flower Enamel Dots. In this photo you can see the Lacy Layers Dies - the scallop one I die cut in vellum and the inside circle I used white cardstock.
I used Distress Ink and my blender brushes to ink light blue behind where I was going to place the images. I also splashed on some white paint. I added a few small pearls for accents.
I covered the card base in the gingham paper. Then I mounted everything onto the card using foam tape for dimension and interest. (My cards are usually thick and juicy! LOL)
Here's a close up of the pretty floral spray! This is a very versatile floral... You could mount it at the top of a circle or on the side, or put two together to make a wreath.
This next card combines my two crafty loves of card making and cross stitching! Waffle Flower has the coolest line of Stitchables stamps and dies. I love using them, and now there are some new additions to the collection!! This finished card is kraft A2 card base, layered with cream and then layered with yellow gingham. The yellow layer was die cut using the Blanket Stitch Layers Dies.
I die cut the oval stitching die out of cream cardstock. I found the beehive and bee pattern in one of my old cross stitching magazines. It was the perfect size to fit this oval! I used three strands of the floss colors to stitch my design. It's so bright and cheerful! I die cut the oval embroidery hoop out of woodgrain cardstock to look realistic.
The sentiment is from the previously released Stitched Sentiments stamp set. LOVE IT!! I stamped it onto an oval to fit the theme and added a shiny red heart for a pop of color.
Here's a close up of all my layers....
Hope you’re enjoying the hop! Next on the hop is the lovely Yasmin! For the full blog hop list, please visit the Waffle Flower Blog for today!
Love the lacy circles and the embroidery frames. Your coloring on the girl is amazing. Great cards.
Posted by: MENDY CRUMPTON | 02/08/2021 at 08:10 PM
Hi, Wanda -
Wow, wow-wee, wowsers!! I ADORE that card with the little prayerful girl. I LOVE the purple gingham frame and the soft yellow gingham of her dress. The flowers around the circle ... perfection! You have NAILED it!! I also like the beehive card but the purple/yellow just hit me like a ton of bricks! LOVE! Thank you for sharing your work - I feel very inspired by it!
Lori S in PA
Posted by: Lori Spitzer | 02/08/2021 at 01:11 PM
I love the layers in your card! So much interest!
Posted by: Susan Vitti | 02/08/2021 at 12:27 PM
Love the hopeful girl set!
Posted by: Joella Anderson | 02/08/2021 at 10:12 AM
Both are amazing cards. Can't pick a favorite. I love the look and message of the first card and think that stamp set is perfect for so many occasions. Like your paper piecing, too. Nice touch. I also love the stitched card. I used to do a lot of embroidery work and to think I can now do it on paper. Not sure I can be a clever as you with that cute beehive and bees but I'm looking forward to giving it a try. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Poonam Gaurav Totla | 02/08/2021 at 08:23 AM
Nice color and layer samples. Great hoop card.
Posted by: Scraporcraft | 02/07/2021 at 07:27 PM
Sweet girl and I like all the purple. Love the stitching on the bee themed card.
Posted by: Sue D | 02/07/2021 at 07:17 PM
I love the bold colors you used, especially with that darling girl!
Posted by: Karen Walker | 02/07/2021 at 07:08 PM
Great coloring and presentation of the stamps.
Posted by: ava gavloski | 02/07/2021 at 06:09 PM
Very pretty cards...always love your colouring and designs.
Posted by: Mary-Anne V | 02/07/2021 at 04:45 PM
Love the girl stamp and your card!
Posted by: Barbara-Jean | 02/07/2021 at 04:08 PM
WOW Wanda! You are a real artist! I always love your color combinations! Awesome cards ❤️
Posted by: Nancy | 02/07/2021 at 03:12 AM
Boy you are right... I am so in love with the hopeful girl! And I love the stitched dies. Beautiful cards with my favorite waffle flower!
Posted by: Carol Wortman | 02/06/2021 at 08:54 PM
Oh, I just love the "Hopeful Girl" stamp! Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win. :D
Posted by: Janet Sisk | 02/06/2021 at 08:20 PM
Love the Hopeful Girl card, it is so beautiful. I think the stitchable oval is great framed with the hoop. Thank you for sharing your cards.
Posted by: Pat Bethke | 02/06/2021 at 07:12 PM
These cards are so prettyWanda! I say it every time - I love your color combos. We sure needs some words of faith. I want some new faith based stamps etc.
Posted by: Jules L | 02/06/2021 at 06:41 PM
Fabulous cards! I love the hopeful girl card with so many violet colors! And anyone who cross stitches deserves 5/5 stars! I know the time it takes to create and I greatly admire your handiwork.
Posted by: Dorothy Ayotte | 02/06/2021 at 03:26 PM
Your cards are lovely! They make me feel like nostalgic and happy!
Posted by: Denise Ward | 02/06/2021 at 03:13 PM
Your hopeful girl card is so beautiful! Love your colours!
Posted by: Sarah Hounslow | 02/06/2021 at 02:07 PM
Stunning cards. Thank you for the inspiration.
Posted by: Ruby Marchand | 02/06/2021 at 01:47 PM
Cute cards!
Posted by: Lindarub | 02/06/2021 at 12:23 PM
I really like the Caring Hands & the Hopeful Girl stamp sets. The purple shades & gingham you used on your first card are so pretty.
Posted by: Teri S. | 02/06/2021 at 12:11 PM
It's good to be a pack rat.
Old stitchery magazines
came in handy when I was
making ornaments from a
fall release. Love the
colorful beehive.
thanks for sharing
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | 02/06/2021 at 12:06 PM
Oh these are lovely cards and that hoop die is amazing it just makes it looks so real. love these
Posted by: Nuala | 02/06/2021 at 11:54 AM
loving your sweet cards - thanks for sharing
Posted by: Dee Earnshaw | 02/06/2021 at 10:20 AM
This is a wonderful idea!
Posted by: Lynn Sipes | 02/06/2021 at 08:57 AM
Oh my gosh, the BEE HIVE card is spectacular!! I love the idea of cross stitching a card
Posted by: Sharon L Gullikson | 02/06/2021 at 07:55 AM
Your cards are beautiful! I love the stitching!
Posted by: Lauryne Cunningham | 02/06/2021 at 07:01 AM
Such gorgeous cards! So creative...
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jeanne Beam | 02/06/2021 at 06:38 AM
YOWZA! Beautiful creations! OH MY WORD....that stitched card looks AHmazing, it is so BEEutiful! WOW! 32 degrees here in Chatham, nice and sunny, high of 41....just in case you needed to know that lol Hope you're well!
Posted by: Donna Phelan | 02/06/2021 at 06:12 AM
Gorgeous cards, Wanda! I love your juicy layers!
Posted by: Jill W. | 02/06/2021 at 05:39 AM
What a beautiful post, Wanda. That first card is so lovely and sweet! Every detail is just right. And then the stitched one is so bright and happy. How fun to stitch that cute design for the card. Love the sentiment, too. Wonderful showcase of this release. Thanks you so much for sharing! Crafty hugs.
Posted by: Jeanne | 02/06/2021 at 05:12 AM
Wow. Love them both, but I'm blown away by your 2nd card! I also enjoy cross stitching, & my Dad is a bee keeper. This card is just perfect!
Posted by: Donna J Moran | 02/06/2021 at 05:04 AM
Your sunny beehive card makes me want to learn cross stitching!
Posted by: Valerie P | 02/06/2021 at 04:29 AM
I simply adorable the bee hive card with the sweet sentiment❤
Posted by: Judy Kepler | 02/06/2021 at 04:25 AM
Your cards are amazing-so full of detail! I can’t get over the amount of work you have put into these beautiful cards. Looks like Waffle Flower has another great release.
Posted by: Kim U | 02/06/2021 at 03:59 AM
Amazing cards, Wanda!! I love your beautiful first card and your lovely cross stich is a great addition!!Thanks so much for the great inspiration! Stay safe! :)
Posted by: Helen F | 02/06/2021 at 01:57 AM
Beautiful coloring and layers on your sweet Hopeful Girl card! Love your stitched design too! Wonderful cards!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 02/05/2021 at 09:38 PM
These are so gorgeous Wanda!! Your faithful girl in purple is absolutely stunning!!! Love that lacy circles dies especially! Gorgeous stitched bee!! Wow!! You rocked this release!! I want it all!!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | 02/05/2021 at 09:38 PM
Spectacular cards!
I love all of the Purple in your first card, my favorite color.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Lori | 02/05/2021 at 08:59 PM
Love the cross-stitched
card and the purple on
the first!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | 02/05/2021 at 08:25 PM
I love your cards and all the extra details you added to the cards! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Dawn Tooley | 02/05/2021 at 07:37 PM
So beautiful!
Posted by: Marisela Delgado | 02/05/2021 at 06:22 PM
Those stitchable dies really interest me!
Posted by: Audrey Meyer | 02/05/2021 at 04:27 PM
Boy of boy... release has loads to offer! Love your first card. Pretty girl and you know I love gingham so much. I have had this embroidery hoop on my wish list for some time now, this might be the right time to purchase. Great job and I'm off to do a little hopping... Happy Weekend, we got 10" of snow last night with another 5" to come over the weekend. Winter has arrived in Michigan!
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 02/05/2021 at 03:46 PM
I love your cross stitch and that girl in purple is perfect!
Posted by: Meghan Kennihan | 02/05/2021 at 03:08 PM
I was gonna tell you how much I liked the purples and blues on the first card. Then, I saw the stitch work on the second card. Wow!
Posted by: Sherri Little | 02/05/2021 at 01:52 PM
These are GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Isabel Z | 02/05/2021 at 01:47 PM
What fun projects!! Love to cross stitch and will have to add the hoop and oval die to my collection!!
Posted by: Laurie Brown | 02/05/2021 at 01:23 PM
Love your purple and blues. Beautiful card!
Posted by: Heather DePasquale | 02/05/2021 at 01:17 PM