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
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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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Chris Pecherzewski
October 5, 2017That book maker is adorable!!!
barbara lassiter
October 5, 2017What a cute card! I am loving that layered wood grain background.
Patt H.
October 5, 2017Love this adorable card, especially the awesome sentiment! The bookmark is a wonderful idea. Thanks for telling us about those mysteries. I’ll be checking the library for those next time I’m there.
Donnalee Boisseau
October 5, 2017Cute!
Barbara
October 5, 2017Just love this wood grain stamp set!! (and all the rest of it of course!)
rhowell2
October 5, 2017This is so cute love the deer sticking out of the book and the wood stamp set is awesome
memalagene
October 5, 2017Super CUTE card and I love the bookmark idea!
Rebecca Ednie
October 5, 2017Wow! This is so cute!!
Maggie B
October 5, 2017Hi Yana ~ That wood-grain stamp set had me at hello! I absolutely, positively fell in love with it. I imagine this being one of the stamp sets from my arsenal that would constantly be used; can’t wait to get it. Your card is darling and your bookmark is fun. Thanks for the heads up on the book series….I’ve been looking for another one to read since finishing up the Janet Evanovich “Stephanie Plum” series. I hope you have an awesome weekend. ~HUGS~
#kindnessmatters
lynn hall
October 5, 2017Oh…glad to find you…I have a friend, in the US, that is from the Ukraine…your coloring is beautiful and thanks for the book suggestion…
Karen
October 5, 2017Yana very cute card and bookmark.
Rita Campbell
October 5, 2017What’s better than a great cup of coffee with a good book. Beautiful cards, Yana! Love the bookmark.
Wonderful choice of book, Laura Childs, Scrapbook Mystery is a great series, so far I’ve read 9 from this series! Thanks for sharing…
Rita
Julia D.
October 5, 2017So cute! Love how you stamped the wood – it looks so realistic. And that bookmark is adorable!
Kim Brown
October 5, 2017Love how you did the brown background for the card. As a sidenote, I’m a book blogger. I review mostly romance, BUT, I do review mystery/thriller/suspense novels too. You can catch me at http://www.mistressofromance.com I also have a fb,instagram under the same name, and my twitter is mistressblogger.
Lori Cleary
October 5, 2017So cute! I especially love the card, and the sentiment is just fantastic!
Stacey L Palmer
October 5, 2017What a cute card. Love the Woodgrain Background.
Judy
October 5, 2017Adorable card and bookmark!
Jaycee
October 5, 2017The woodgrain background looks very cool. I really like the saying with the stamped pieces.
Pat Holcomb
October 5, 2017This could be a favorite – certainly expresses two of my loves, coffee and books!
The woodgrain is really cool.
Mary-Anne V.
October 5, 2017Wonderful card and bookmark…love the woodgrain look on the card.
richard
October 5, 2017What a smart idea, doing the wider bookmark. I love the idea of being able to write notes!
Heather Lynn
October 5, 2017Love the woodgrain background. So masculine. White gives it a winter look. Thanks to all!
Lori S Coulson
October 5, 2017Love the versatility of these stamps. Thanks for the inspiration
Laura Dovalo
October 5, 2017Oooh, love the layered woodgrain stamp and that cute little stack of books with extra elements! ^_^
Zehra
October 5, 2017Cute cards and the bookmark is so innovative.
Megan Cornelius
October 5, 2017Super cute!
Toni C
October 5, 2017I love the bookmark! So cute. I too take notes when I am reading, stuff to research later or to tell my husband.
Teresa Doyle
October 5, 2017I love the pop of colour on the focal part of your card Yana and the wood grain background is also beautiful. As for your bookmark, it is AWESOME! I am an avid reader myself but I hadn’t heard of Laura Child’s books. I will have to check them out, they sound intriguing. TFS!
Starr Patrick
October 5, 2017so neat, that for sharing
Sue LD
October 5, 2017Cute card with the raccoon–love the wood grain background. Clever way to make a bookmark.
Suzanne
October 5, 2017Super cute!
Isabelle
October 5, 2017Awesome creations !
Kathy P
October 5, 2017I am a sucker for cute little animals! This card is just adorable! I’m always looking for a bookmark! And I think I read the first of that series…thanks for the reminder that there are others!
Shirleen Alexander
October 5, 2017It’s funny, before I came on here I was just over at Amazon looking around for books. I’ve never heard of the Scrapbook Murder Mysteries but I think it sounds like something I can enjoy. I love the wood grain background stamp and the way you used it.
Brenda
October 5, 2017Your card and bookmark are adorable! I haven’t heard of these books but am definitely going to look when I go to the library – they sound good!
Katie Kinde
October 5, 2017Ohh, I like that woodgrain stamp. Lovely!
FD91354
October 5, 2017Love the woodgrain too! I think its a good stamp to have that you’d use over and over. I’m not quite sure myself how it works, but the output is beautiful.
Jeanne Beam
October 5, 2017Adorable card and I love the bookmark idea. Thanks for sharing…
Melinda McAfee
October 5, 2017I really love the Woodgrain stamp. Your background with it is terrific.
Pat
October 5, 2017Love this card but I would use the tea parts but I do drink coffee sometimes. I love Laura Child’s books. I have read both the Scrapbook Shop series and the Tea Shop Mysteries
Jan
October 5, 2017Such a cute, cute, cute card! Makes me smile! Love the fun bookmark too!
Christy M
October 5, 2017I love your card! I am an avid reader and coffee drinker, so this is right up my alley. Change the coffee to tea, and it’s perfect for my sisters, too. I think this is a set I really want to get. And thanks for the tip about the books! I want to check those out as well.
Laura Buehler
October 5, 2017I really like this project and the wood layering stamp set is really cool.
Stacy V
October 5, 2017What a cool background stamp!! Love the woodland style 🙂
Valerie DeWitt
October 5, 2017Really cute! I love your designs.
Holly Paplow
October 5, 2017I love your card! I really like how you did the background!
Maddie M
October 5, 2017LOVE your darling card and this awesome new release!!
Carla Hundley
October 5, 2017Darling card with the
woodgrain and raccoon!
Great idea for the
bookmark.
Carla from Utah
Denise Bryant
October 5, 2017Darling raccoon and deer, and the woodgrain stamp set is awesome! Delightful creations!
Karthikha Uday
October 6, 2017Wow! Superb creations!! I love the adorable deer 🙂