
Hello Crafty Friends! I can’t even tell you how excited and honored I am to be joining Waffle Flower for their April 2021 Release Day! I had an absolute blast playing with the products! This month, the Waffle Flower release is full of stamps, dies, and stencils that celebrate the hope and joy of Spring! For my project, I’m featuring the Simple Stems stamp and coordinating die, along with the Triple Line Diamond Panel Die. For today’s hop, Waffle Flower is giving away a $25 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners! Details at the bottom of this post, so keep your eyes peeled for that! Let’s get started!

To begin, I stamped almost all of the images from the Simple Stems set onto Neenah Classic Crest 80lb cardstock using Distress Oxide Antique Linen. I then got busy coloring the flowers and the leaves using Copic Markers BV0000, BV000, BV00,BV01, YG11 and YG13. Once all the coloring was done, I used a Copic Multiliner 0.3 in black to add back in the center flower detail.

I then used the Simple Stem coordinating die to cut all of my pieces out. While I was already over at the machine, I went ahead and cut the Triple Line Diamond Panel Die once from Neenah Classic Crest 110lb cardstock. I love cover dies so much, because they add so much to your card design, and this one is super beautiful!

I wanted to add just a smidge of color to the cover die, so I lightly ink blended some PinkFresh Studio Lavender ink just around two edges. It might even be hard to see in the pics. I trimmed another piece of 80lb cardstock just smaller than the cover die and adhered those together using 3M Foam Tape. You all know how I love foam tape and dimension!

Once those were adhered together, I began playing with the placement of the flowers and leaves, and deciding on a sentiment based on the amount of space that I had to work with. I decided on the Hugs sentiment from the Waffle Flower Simply Said 1 stamp and die set. I stamped the Hugs on 110lb cardstock using VersaFine ink and heat embossed it using Ranger Clear Embossing Powder. I then put that back in the Misti and stamped it again using VersaMark ink and heat embossed it another time using the same powder to achieve that high gloss sheen. I cut the Hugs sentiment two more times from 110lb cardstock and stacked all of those together. You might be wondering why I stamped the Hugs the second time in VersaMark ink .. I do this because the paper warps a little after the first heat embossing, and if I stamped it again in black, it might not line up EXACTLY the same. You wouldn’t necessarily see that it didn’t line up perfectly if it’s stamped with the VersaMark. I hope that makes sense.

I began attaching the flowers and leaves using both foam tape and Craft Tacky Glue. Some needed the support of the foam tape to prevent bending. I glued my sentiment directly on top of the leaves and cover die. That whole panel was then adhered to my card base, which is Neenah Classic Crest 110lb, using glue as well.

And as I always say, no card is complete without some bling! Am I right?! I popped out my PinkFresh Studio Jewels Mix and added some purple jewels, and they matched perfectly! It was meant to be!

That does it for today’s project! I hope you enjoyed it, and I hope it inspires you to get crafty! Thank you so much to Waffle Flower for inviting me to join them for this super awesome release!
Don’t forget to stay awesome friends!
Giveaway Details:
For today’s hop, Waffle Flower is giving away $25 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners. You can leave a comment on this blog and along the hop by 11:59pm EDT on Monday April 12th, 2021 for your chances to win. Winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the posts in this blog hop and will be announced on the Waffle Flower Blog on 2/14/2021. There are more giveaways to enter on our Instagram! Follow us at @waffleflowercrafts so you don’t miss out!
Specials: From now until April 7th, 2021, all orders placed at waffleflower.com will receive a mysterious gift (No code required!).
For those of you who are new to Waffle Flower, they have a Last Chance section on their website that lists many goodies for 25% off until they are gone! This would be a great place to start your collection!
Blog Hop:
- Waffle Flower Blog
- Amanda Korotkova
- Arjita Singh
- Cathy Zielske
- Channin Pelletier
- Galina Filippenko
- Jeanne Jachna
- Jessica Frost-Ballas
- JJ Bolton
- Keisha Charles
- Laura Bassen
- Lydia Fielder
- Michele Ferguson
- Rachel Arribas
- Rebecca Keppel
- Sidnie Des Jardins
- Svitlana Shayevich
- Tracy Ware (You are Here)
- Vicky Papaioannou
Supply List:
- Waffle Flower Simple Stems Stamp, Die, Combo Set
- Waffle Flower Triple Line Diamond Panel Die
- Waffle Flower Simply Said 1 Stamp, Die, Combo Set
- Copic Markers: BV0000, BV000, BV00, BV01, YG11, YG13
- Copic Multiliner Black 0.3
- Neenah Classic Crest 80lb Cardstock
- Neenah Classic Crest 110lb Cardstock
- Distress Oxide Antique Linen Ink
- PinkFresh Studio Lavender Ink
- VersaFine Ink
- VersaMark Ink
- Ranger Clear Embossing Powder
- PinkFresh Studio Jewels Mix
- 3M Foam Tape
- Craft Tacky Glue
- Misti
- Anti-Static Tool
- Marvy Jewel Picker
- Gemini Jr.
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Nina (Waffle Flower)
Such a gorgeous card, Tracy! Love how you inked the panel die – subtle but effective! Thank you for sharing your talent with us! 🙂
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tracyware333
Thank you so much Nina! Both of these products were a delight to work with! I love panel dies so much, and I was thrilled to receive one! Thank you so very much for inviting me along this month! I’ve had a blast! Have yourself a great week!
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spilor
Hi, Tracy – I saw this card online in a promotion for this WF release and thought right off: Wow, that is pretty. I am glad to know who made it; I will keep my eyes open for all Tracy Ware posts from here on. I love the card!
Lori S in PA
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tracyware333
Lori .. Sweetest comment ever! Thank you so much, that totally made me smile! I’m so glad you stopped by today, and I’m glad that you like the card! Hope you have a great week! Thanks for the smile!
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Roxanne Tellini
The antique linen gives the flowers such a soft look. Very cool card.
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tracyware333
Thanks so much Roxanne! I wasn’t sure about the Antique Linen, but it was ok. I might want to try a soft grey that PinkFresh Studio has next time. It was a fun card to make! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have a great week!
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Pat Bethke
Lovely card, loved the lavender color. Thanks for sharing.
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Tami & Al Priebe
Beautiful card, love love love that background die!!
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tracyware333
Thank you so much Tami! I really love background dies in general .. all background dies!!! I need to order the Stitched Flower panel from this release myself! Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope you have a great week!
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Isabel Z
Every detail is gorgeous!
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tracyware333
Thanks so much Isabel! This was a fun one to put together! I’m so glad you stopped by today, thank you! Hope you have a great week!
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Patty A Eifert
So very pretty! I love that stitched diamond panel!
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Denise Bryant
Gorgeous card! Love the beautiful flowers and the background panel! Awesome coloring on the flowers!
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tracyware333
Thank you Denise for such a sweet comment! I’m digging on this cover die! Hey, thank you as well for always tagging me on giveaways and such on Instagram, I really appreciate it! And… I always smile every time that I see your name. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great week.
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Natalie
What a pretty card for all occasions. I love it.
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tracyware333
Thanks so much Natalie! I go for “hugs” cards a lot, I guess for that reason .. they’re good for any occasion. Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you have a great week!
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Meghan Kennihan
Absolutely stunning! I LOVE the added gems and sparkle!
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tracyware333
Thanks Meghan! And girl, I’ve gotta have my sparkles! These have turned out to be my favorites and the ones that I grab the most often. Thanks so much for stopping by and your encouraging comment. Have a great week!
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Joyce
Love your beautiful card.
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tracyware333
Thank you so much Joyce, and thank you for stopping by today!
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Lori
Absolutely stunning card!
Purple is my favorite color, love the shade you chose and the little extras.
Thanks for sharing your talent.
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tracyware333
Thanks so much Lori! I love this Copic combo of purples. It always comes out really nice. Thanks so much for stopping by today!
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Talitha Wright
Very creative card. Thanks for the inspiration.
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tracyware333
Thanks so much Talitha, and thanks for stopping by today!
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Jackie
That’s lovely, I love the way you tucked the flowers and leaves into that beautiful background die.
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tracyware333
Thanks Jackie! Yup, lots of tucking! Thank you so much for stopping by!
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Amy Cooley
Your card is so gorgeous! I love the soft colors and the pretty die.
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tracyware333
Thanks so much Amy! I was trying my best to keep it soft! Thanks for stopping by!
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Susan
Liked the card. Thanks.
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tracyware333
Thanks so much Susan, and thank you for stopping by!
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karen514
Beautiful florals, and I love the Diamond Stitched background die!
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tracyware333
Thanks so much Karen! I love all kinds of cover dies! There’s one called Stitched Flower Panel die that’s sitting in my cart right now!! I’m going to have to pull the trigger and buy it! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and I hope you have a great week!
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Kathy J in Ellicott City
Beautiful card!
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tracyware333
Thanks so much Kathy! Are you in Ellicott City, MD? If so, I’ve been there once. It’s about an hour and 15 minutes from me. I’m in Northern Virginia. Anyhoo, thank you for your sweet comment and for stopping by today! Have a great week!
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Mary Ann Reilly
A simply stunning card! Anyone would love to receive such a beautiful gift. I love the soft flower colors.
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tracyware333
Thank you so much Mary or Mary Ann .. not sure which to use, so I’ll just use both! Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment. Hope you have a wonderful week!
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Beth Merrill
The Diamond Panel dies are my favorites! How you used the Triple Line Diamond Panel die is a beautiful application!
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tracyware333
Thanks Beth! I had the idea to just use the parts of that die that come out, but I haven’t gotten around to that yet! I think it could be pretty, but pretty time consuming probably. Anyhoo, hope you’re having a great week!
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Vicki Kroll
The lavender flowers are beautiful. It looks like they are growing on a trellis. Love the hugs sentiment and beautiful background.
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tracyware333
Thanks Vicki! The whole trellis idea is what I was going for! It was a super fun card to make! Have a wonderful week!
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Marisela Delgado
What a beautiful card! You had me at purple! 💜 I gotta have sparkle, too. Glitter is my addiction. It just adds some wow! 🏵 Warm greetings from San Antonio, Texas! Come on down and visit! We’re a little chubby, but we’re nice people. haha haha
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tracyware333
Thanks so much Marisela! This is a beautiful purple Copic combo in my opinion. It lends itself to such soft coloring, which I ended up loving. It’s finally warmed up here in Northern Virginia, thank goodness! Spring has finally sprung up here. Let me just say, 2020 got me all a bit chubby myself! haha 😂 Hope you’re having a great week Marisela!
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Marisela Delgado
I don’t know if my comment disappeared, but I don’t see it. Sorry.
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Debbie F
Wow, what a beautiful card!
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tracyware333
Thank you so much Debbie, and thanks for stopping by today! Have a great week!
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Jill Rauenhorst
Beautiful! Love the purple anfdthe bright green!
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tracyware333
Thank you so much Jill! Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
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gigi1754
I love the soft colouring you did on your flowers, it’s beautiful! I love the panel dies too, they add so much!
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tracyware333
Thank you! Die cutting is my jam, and I especially love cover dies for that very reason! Hope you’re having a great week!
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gabmccann
This is so pretty
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tracyware333
Thank you so much, and thanks for stopping by today! Hope you have a lovely week!
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augustjmn
Gorgeous design and the colours are so pretty.
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tracyware333
Thank you so very much! So glad that when you’re trying to achieve a certain look that it actually works out! Sometimes that isn’t always the case. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you’re having a great week!
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Lisa Byers
I love that soft lavender!! Swoon!! The soft colors are candy to the eyes!!
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tracyware333
Thanks so much Lisa! This is definitely my favorite purple Copic combo! It’s been my go to for a bit now. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a lovely week!
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Jes
Thank you for sharing such lovely ideas! Your cards are so beautiful 💐💐
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tracyware333
Thank you so much Jes, and thanks for stopping by today! Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!
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Danielle Vincent
Gorgeous purple flowers! Very elegant!
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tracyware333
Thanks Danielle! I really do love this Copic combo for purples! Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!
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Patricia
What a pretty card. The Diamond background sure adds dimension for the flowers.
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tracyware333
Thank you so much Patricia! I love cover dies so much because they add a lot of texture and interest. Happy Wednesday to ya!
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Jeanne Beam
Beautiful card! Love the colors…
Thanks for sharing.
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tracyware333
Thanks Jeanne! I’m so glad you stopped by today! Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!
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Donna Walls
Absolutely beautiful card. I love the soft colors.
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tracyware333
Thanks Donna! That purple Copic combo is great for achieving those soft colors! So glad you stopped by, have a wonderful Wednesday!
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Cherry Robinson
Love your card! The colours were so pretty ❤️
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tracyware333
Thanks so much Cherry! It was a super fun card to make! Hope you had a great Wednesday!
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Cindi Lynch
I am just loving this coverplate die.
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tracyware333
Same, Girl! They always add so much to your projects! Happy Wednesday to ya!
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Mary Holshouser
Beautiful card. the lattice makes
a great base for the flowers.
thanks for sharing
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tracyware333
Thanks Mary! I thought it worked well together too! Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
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Mary-Anne V
So soft and elegant!
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tracyware333
Thanks so much Mary-Ann! Hope you’re having a great week!
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Lauryne Cunningham
Wow! What a beautiful design and gorgeous coloring!
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tracyware333
Thank you so much Lauryne! Hope you have a beautiful Monday!
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mdmouse1
Absolutely stunning!! Beautiful soft colors!!
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tracyware333
Thank you so very much! Hope you have a wonderful Monday!
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craftybambambi
Such a beautiful card!!love all the little details and the soft colours
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tracyware333
Thank you so much! Have a wonderful Monday!
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Darlene S
Lovely card. Truly qualifies as “Happy Mail”
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tracyware333
Thanks Darlene! Happy Mail is the absolute best mail for sure! Have yourself a wonderful Monday!
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momentsofcrafting
Such a beautiful and elegant card! I love the die cut background! Thanks so much for the great inspiration! Stay safe! 🙂
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tracyware333
Thank you so very much! Have yourself a wonderful Monday!
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Carol Wortman
If you look up Spring in the dictionary they would show a picture of your card! Just gorgeous. Loving the diamond die (as well as the stitched flower)! Beautiful card.
((((Hugs)))) back atcha!
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tracyware333
The sweetest comment ever Carol! Thank you so much! Have yourself a wonderful Monday!
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Phyllis Wendt
I love the soft colors you used. Very pretty and soft.
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tracyware333
Thanks so much Phyllis! Hope you have a lovely Monday!
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tina z
stunning card!
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tracyware333
Thanks you so much Tina! Hope you have a great Monday!
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