Waffle Flower | Happiness Is A Cup of Coffee and a Good Book. Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hello everyone and thanks so much for stopping by to help celebrate new release products from Waffle Flower! Nina (company owner) always comes up with the most unique and innovative products. This release includes a number of fun stamps and dies to play with including a Cross Stitch Peony (beautiful addition to their Cross Stitch Roses), Layering Wood Grain and a Bookmarks stamp set!
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CARD DETAILS
I made a card and a bookmark (sharing below) using the new Layering Woodgrain and Books and Coffee stamps. I had lots of fun playing with the layering woodgrain set and made a background for this card (this is a smaller 4 Bar card although the stamp is designed to cover the front of an A2 card).
I used Simon’s Khaki and Dark Chocolate inks to stamp (and did my stamping using mini MISTI) and offset the top layer slightly to have a bit of white showing. This stamp set has two layers which can be used together (like I did on my card) or separately. When used separately they look especially beautiful on colored cardstock.
I also used a few images from the Books and Coffee set. I stamped a stack of books, a racoon, a cup of coffee and potted cactus is Simon’s Intense black ink and colored images using my favorite Copic markers combos (I’m listing exact colors I used below in my “Supplies” section).
There’s a set of coordinating dies available so I used those to cut images out in my Platinum die cutting machine. I arranged die cuts on a strip of white cardstock and foam mounted in place. Next, I stamped my sentiment “Happiness is a cup of coffee and a good book”. This set also has a word “tea” to use instead of “coffee” and an image of a tea bag if you a tea drinker. I like both drinks equally, so this time I went with coffee.
I foam mounted my banner onto the card (I cut one end into a V-shape) and that finished my card.
HAND STAMPED BOOKMARK
The Books & Coffee stamp set is also a great one for creating bookmarks. I love to read (I’m a huge fan of Laura Childs’ Scrapbook Mysteries) and I always try to read for at least an hour or two on the weekends. Needless to say I never have a decent bookmark for my books (and I either use a piece of paper or fold the corners of the pages) so I was happy to sit down and make myself a bookmark.
I chose to use the deer image and I die-cut, stamped and colored it on a piece of white cardstock to create my bookmark. I made it slightly larger with a lot of white space I can use to write down notes or observations as I am reading.
I’m hoping to test my new bookmark this weekend but I can say right away – I love the way it turned out!
If you also love to read and you like detective stories check out Laura Childs Mysteries. I’m finishing the last book and anxiously awaiting a new one that is due to come out this October. I mentioned these books last year on my blog, this is what I wrote:
Last fall I was given a Scrapbook Murder Mystery book to read – Parchment & Old Lace by Laura Childs. I was a bit skeptical at first, but I enjoyed that book so much I am now reading my 4th book from the Scrapbook Murder Mysteries series from Laura Childs. I do find these books and stories very enjoyable and the bonus scrapbooking info is so much fun!
So now I’ve read all of books from this series and I’m actually re-reading the last one just for fun.
HOP ALONG WITH US!
Waffle Flower (Nina)
Jennifer McGuire
Kristina Werner
Yana Smakula – you are here!
Vicky Papaioannou
Nichol Spohr
Channin Pelletier
Kari VanNoy
Katie Gehring
Amanda Korotkova
Therese Calvird
Cristina Núñez (Yainea)
GIVEAWAY!
To celebrate the blog hop, Waffle Flower is giving away $25 gift certificates to FIVE lucky winners. Leave a comment here 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 will receive a free Little Sunshine Stamp Set by using promo code SUNSHINE. The stamp set needs to be in your cart for the promo code to work. Limited 1 per customer; While Supplies last.
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Waffle Flower Books & Coffee Stamp Set Shop at: WF | SSS |
 Waffle Flower Books & Coffee Matching Die Shop at: WF | SSS |
 Waffle Flower Layering Woodgrain Stamp Set Shop at: WF | SSS |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Dark Chocolate Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Khaki Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Uni-ball Pen Signo Gel White Two Pack Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker R22 Light Prawn Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker R27 Cadmium Red Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker R39 Garnet Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG93 Grayish Yellow Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG95 Pale Olive Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG99 Marine Green Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker C3 Cool Gray Grey Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker C5 Cool Gray Grey Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker C7 Cool Gray Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker E11 Barley Beige Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker E31 Brick Beige Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker E33 Sand Beige Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker E37 Sepia Brown Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker E79 Cashew Dark Brown Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker C9 Cool Gray Grey Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
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stempelfrida
October 5, 2017Oh how wonderful. I love your fantastic card and this bookmark is so fun.
Creative regards from stempelfrida
Claire Fader
October 5, 2017Thank you for bringing these sets to my attention – they are so adorable as are your cards.
ambecoming
October 5, 2017I just LOVE that sentiment! I know what you mean about the bookmark, but I usually just grab a card failure or an old credit card. Somehow, it never occurs to me to create one. Now I have to go look over my stamp collection again. Love the little deer peaking out of the pages–so much fun. Thank you.
Rinda K.
October 5, 2017Awesome card and that little deer bookmark peeking out of the book is so cute!
sharon olsen
October 5, 2017what a darling idea!!
Mary
October 5, 2017What a nice collection of Stamps! Many creative ideas!
Angelique Vela
October 5, 2017The card is adorable, but I think the deer bookmark one my heart!
Arianna Barbara
October 5, 2017Oh my goodness!!! As always your creations are AWESOME!!! Your card is stunning!!!
Valerie Breingan
October 5, 2017The wood background is just perfect.The bookmark idea is brilliant.Im a bit of a reader myself.I will definitely check out the book series.Thanks Yana.
Katya
October 5, 2017Great card and this release looks so great. Adore Waffle Flower! Definitely making bookmarks.
Cheryl Cain
October 5, 2017Yana, I love the stamps and dies in this release. There are so many projects swirling around in my head right now! Thanks for the inspiration!
Lillian K
October 5, 2017The Big Bear set is lovely, perfect for us book and coffee lovers! Great card btw, I am now convinced I need to order these stamps.
Melissa
October 5, 2017What a unique card design! I love these hops because there is so much inspiration I can hardly take it all in. Love what you’ve done with the background.
Franka M.
October 5, 2017Your projects are gorgeous. Love the woodgrain background you created. Thanks for sharing.
Tammy
October 5, 2017I love the background of this card. The card is super cute. Love reading detective mysteries too.
sano
October 5, 2017What a great idea and oh so cute!
Aroa
October 5, 2017Stunning wood background.
Jan Elmore
October 5, 2017In addition to getting to see a great card and artwork, I learned about a new series of books that sound like they are right up my alley.
Marjorie Dumontier
October 5, 2017The card is really awesome and adorable, but the bookmark is pretty cool as well ! Thanks for sharing.
Mary Locke
October 5, 2017So adorable….love the woodgrian background, looks almost 3D. Thanks for sharing your talent!
Jennifer Gallagher
October 5, 2017Great card and I love the bookmark great idea for my daughters friends
GrammyP
October 5, 2017Just love your card and bookmark! What’s better than a good cup of tea (LOL) and a great book! Thanks so much for sharing!
Ana Paula Rodrigues
October 5, 2017Hello, love the Layering Woodgrain Stamp Set, greet effects, OK…. i love everything else… want it all!!!! lol lol lol
Sharon O
October 5, 2017Cute little card from this wonderful release!
Brandy
October 5, 2017I love this!
Lorie
October 5, 2017Beautiful card, love the wood grain background!
Carrie R.
October 5, 2017Very sweet card and bookmark. I’m so excited for this woodgrain stamp. I love how you offset it to get the white to show.
Christy Malone
October 5, 2017I will have to try this out. Super cute
Aimee LaCroix-Slocum
October 5, 2017I love the wood grain background, it turned out fantastic! The book mark is ADORABLE!
Deborah Kaye
October 5, 2017Fabulous card and bookmark! The Book and Coffee set is my favorite!
cmayne
October 5, 2017Your card/bookmark ensemble are both pretty and practical! Fabulous ideas for gifts! So glad you’re enjoying your Scrapbooking mystery series; I’m still waiting for the newest mystery in my favourite series by Louise Penny to arrive in my library; I’m 150 on the waiting list, which really speaks to her popularity! Mega-watt smiles in seeing your creativity here – and thank you once again for sharing your incredible talent with us.
~carol
Mariana J Flores Castillo
October 5, 2017Awesome project really need to try.
Audrey Clark
October 5, 2017The wood grain background is phenomenal. I love the cute fox too! <3
Kimberly Rendino
October 5, 2017Adorable! Your color choices with that wood grain background are fabulous – they scream Autumn!!
Nandini Karmarkar
October 5, 2017Very cool card and bookmark. Love the woodgrain background.
Tara Prince
October 5, 2017I love that sentiment!!
Pamela A
October 5, 2017Fabulous card and bookmark – they would be a great set to send to an avid book fan. I’m loving the book and coffee set. Great blog hop by all the designers. Thank you for the book tip – I will adding this to list and looking up next visit to the library.
DGolly
October 5, 2017What an adorable card and bookmark. Thanks for sharing!
AngieO
October 5, 2017Love this card idea! I wouldn’t have thought to offset the stamp for texture. Great idea and thanks for sharing!
Shirley Robelotto
October 5, 2017Your bookmark is adorable – such a creative idea!
hsmom24kids
October 5, 2017Wow… the new woodgrain stamp is amazing. And for winter, I totally love books and coffee! And a cozy blanket. lol…
Liz mca
October 5, 2017Love that woodgrain stamp
Ina Nelson
October 5, 2017So cute. And I’m going to find the books. You are so creative.
Maria A Rodriguez
October 5, 2017Amazing card and I love the book mark, this set “Books and Coffee” is adorable.
It will make fantastic cards and gifts for teachers.
Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win.
Hugs,
Maria Rodriguez.
Jane Crisci
October 5, 2017I love this card and bookmark!! So clever!
Angela F
October 5, 2017They’re both adorable! The coloring is awesome! I never thought of making such a simple bookmark, its GREAT! There are a lot of book worms in my family… what a great idea!
Michelle Hackett
October 5, 2017I just love the designs you come up with. So adorable.
barbcccc
October 5, 2017Love your card. Perfect of a book club!
Caroline
October 5, 2017The animals are so cute. Love the saying. The wood background is awesome.
Roxana
October 5, 2017Just brilliant Yana! That bookmark is brilliant. The wood grain background is beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration. 🙂