Waffle Flower April Release Sneak Peek Day 1

Hi friends! I'm excited to start the beginning of a three day event - sneak peaks of the Waffle Flower release that will be available on March 5. This release is called "Full Bloom", and we are excited to share some new creative flower sets and unique sentiments with you!

I'm smitten with the new Painted Flowers Background. The die cuts the detailed background plate and you ink it with the coordinating stencil set. I used Distress Ink to color my flowers in shades of pink and orange.

I thought these bright florals would be stunning against a chartreuse background that I cut with the Sweet Plaid die from the previous release. The textured background adds detail to the design.

The Mother's Day Word die is a two pieces set - a background die with an accompanying detailed word die. I know my Mom is going to love this bright beautiful card!

I hope you stop by tomorrow when I'll be sharing more sneak peeks of the new release!

Finished Size: 4.25 x5.5"
Dies | Waffle Flower Mother's Day Word Die, Sweet Plaid Texture, Painted Flowers
Stencil | Waffle Flower Painted Flowers Background

WFL = Waffle Flower
SSS = Simon Says Stamp 

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Intertwined Bears Gatefold Card

This week just flew by! I've been doing all my annual check ups so lots of running around for me.. and yes a few more visits ahead so I appreciate "my time".. the quiet moments in the day when I get a chance to make!

Today I'm sharing an interactive gatefold card made with Waffle Flower Intertwined Bear Hugs. I added a birthday sentiment to my card but I think it's perfect for Mother's Day.

The die set includes the two bears that attach to a flat card base. The set includes lots of smaller die "accessories" including the flowers, hearts, butterflies and bows.

To add a little dimension to the design I added some Distress Ink shading to the die cut pieces.

Here's a peek at the inside that is very simple. I wanted a small sentiment to "hide" behind the die cut bears on the cover.

Today I'm playing along at As you Like It Challenge where this time they want you to add a special fold to your design and explain why it's your favorite fold. My choice is always Gatefold. I really like that it looks fussy but is very simple. I also appreciate that this style card can stand up easily on its own.

I hope you have a fantastic weekend and a blessed Easter!

Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps: Waffle Flower Inside Sentiments Birthday
Dies | Waffle Flower Intertwined Bear Huts, Tiny Diamonds

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SSS = Simon Says Stamp
COT = A Cherry On Top

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Flowers For Mom

Today I'm sharing a card I made for my MOM! Mother's Day sort of crept up on me this year.. I didn't realize it was this weekend until I was at the post office yesterday and the postal worker who handled my transaction wished me a "Happy Mother's Day"! I appreciated the reminder because there was still time to make a pretty card for my Mom!

I reached for some older favorites from my stash - The Pretty Pink Posh MOM and Mother's Day stamp sets. I replaced the "O" in "MOM" with a pretty vase of florals.

The background is blended Distress Oxide in Fossilized Amber, Carved Pumpkin and Picked Raspberry. To keep it fresh I used a NEW stencil - the Floral Background with some Gina K. Iridescent Glitter Gel. My gel was a little dried out but I found out that you can mix in some Hand Sanitizer to loosen it up.

I scattered some butterflies and some Flamingo Pink Jewels to add some color and shine. I know my Mom is going to love all the sparkle on this card.

I'm linking up at Shopping our Stash Weekly challenge because I used everything from my stash today. Thanks for visiting and have a great day!

Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Pretty Pink Posh Mother's Day, Mom
Dies | Pretty Pink Posh Mother's Day, Mom
Stencil | Pretty Pink Posh Floral Background
Jewels | Pretty Pink Posh Flamingo Pink
Gink K. Glitz Glitter Gel Irridescent


PPP = Pretty Pink Posh
SSS = Simon Says Stamp

Mother's Day PPP	Mother's Day Die PPP	Mom PPP | SSS	Mom PPP | SSS	Flamingo Pink Jewels PPP | SSS
Floral Background PPP | SSS	Gina K Glitz Glitter Gel SSS

Reverse Confetti Stock Your Stash April Challenge

I know you love Reverse Confetti and maybe you're looking for a place to play? Why not join me at the Reverse Confetti monthly Stock Your Stash Challenge?

Every month there's a new theme designed to help you "stock your stash" of greeting cards so that you're ready for all different occasions when you need them. If you link up you're design, you're automatically entered into the monthly giveaway. I like to play along so I can get inspired by the other designs and see creative ways to use product I might already own.

This month we're looking for cards for Moms, Dads and Grads! Mom has always been my biggest fan so this colorful card is for her! But you can play along with a card for Dad or Grads too!

I started with the big floral from the Hello Daisy stamp set. My Mom LOVES flowers and with four children she always receives a big assortment of baskets arrangements! I colored the florals with Copic markers. The clean line design makes that as easy as can be!

The new Layered Mom with Frame makes the perfect topper paired with a So Very Lovely strip sentiment. I wanted to repeat the pattern of the stitched frame on the inside of the frame so I added a center panel cut with the Stitched Note and Frames Confetti cut.

I sure hope you'll join me for the Reverse Confetti April Challenge! You'll be glad you did when you grow your stash and are ready for every occasion.

Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Reverse Confetti Hello Daisy, So Very Lovely
Dies | Reverse Confetti Hello Daisy, Layered Mom with Frame, Stitched Note & Frames

RC = Reverse Confetti

SSS = Simon Says Stamp

Hello Daisy RC | SSS	Hello Daisy CC RC | SSS	Layered Mom with Frame RC | SSS	Stitched Note & Frames RC | SSS	So Very Lovely RC | SSS