Pretty Pink Posh Fringe Pumpkin Tags

Hello there! I'm sharing an easy way to make some pumpkin shaped Halloween tags. I have used the new Fringe Pumpkin dies from Pretty Pink Posh to create these fun tags. I will also show how you can make them into a mini card. 

I die cut my pumpkin tags from two shades of orange card stock. I shaded the edges with a dark orange ink and then added lots of paint splatter to each layer. Once all the layers of the Fringe Pumpkin are adhered, you can add any embellishments or greetings you'd like. 

I added some cute halloween images to the front of one of the tags. These images are from the Spider Friends and Halloween Word Scenes stamp sets. On the other tag I used the Happy Halloween Shadow dies. 

To turn these tags into a mini card, all you need to do is die cut a back piece using the largest die in the Fringe Pumpkin set. Score this large piece towards the top of the pumpkin and adhere to the back of the tag by putting adhesive only above the score line. This creates a hinge point and the tag will open just like a card. You can stamp a sentiment inside or add you own personal message. 

These pumpkin tags can be customized or decorated however you'd like. They are a perfect size to add to a treat bag or candy bucket for friends and family.

Pretty Pink Posh - Spider Shaker Card

Hello everyone! I have a super fun Halloween shaker card today. I absolutely love the new Spider Shaker die from Pretty Pink Posh. He's just too cute to spook and makes such an impactful element on an A2 size card. To fill the shaker I used some Spellbound Shaker Beads. The whimsical color combo of this bead mix seemed just right for my spider themed card. 

The background on this card is a blend of Dusty Concord and Villainous Potion Distress Oxide inks with lots of splattering. 

Besides the Spider Shaker, I used some other Pretty Pink Posh die sets to complete this card. For the hat, I used dies from an older set - Halloween Mug Additions. It's the perfect size for the spider! 

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The little web and spider dies are included in the Halloween Holder Additions. They made some fun embellishments to fill the spaces around the large spider. 

The Halloween Greetings stamp set includes a variety of spook-tacular sentiments. I picked out a couple to add to my card. I white heat embossed them on black card stock so they would really stand out. 

I'll leave you with a few my creative tips to make any Halloween card even more fa-boo-lous! Add google eyes to Halloween critters. I keep a stash of different shapes and sizes on hand for this purpose. Cut a thin strip of card stock to use as a web string for the spider to hang from. Lastly use an action wobbler to attach the spider (or any creepy, crawler critter) onto the card. The wobbler action is perfect for a shaker element and make the card tons more fun for the recipient! 

Waffle Flower August Release

The newest goodies from Waffle Flower are available to order today. The August release is called Summer Afternoon -->click here to check it out! I'm sharing several cards today showcasing some of my favorite products from this delightful release. 

The first two cards showcase some whimsical butterflies that I've created with the new Mix-n-match Butterflies die. This fun die allows you to create many different variations of butterflies. 

When assembled, the butterflies measure 1.75 inches across by 1.5 inches tall so you can fit multiple on an A2 size card. Below are links to the new Waffle Flower supplies I've used for the butterfly cards:

• Mix-n-match Butterflies die
• Cloudy Skies Stencil
• Hibiscus Branch die
• Aloha Subsentiments diecut
• Vintage Label Bundle

There's a new Postage Collage Stencil with this month's release and it's fabulous! I have used it to create the floral postage on the card below. Click here to see the Postage Collage Tropical Flowers Stencil!

For this next card, I have the used the Hibiscus Branch die to create a unique frame for a cute little bird.  The bird die is also new this month and has a coordinating stencil to make coloring the bird quick & easy! Check out the Birdie Duo Die-n-stencil.

My final card features some beautiful Hibiscus flowers created with the Hibiscus Cluster Die-n-stencil. This new die and stencil combo make a large cluster of florals that fill an A2 card perfectly.  The new Hummingbirds die pairs well with these too!

Below you'll find a graphic with details about how you can get this month's free gift:

Waffle Flower Christmas in July Release

 It's Christmas in July at Waffle Flower! The Magical Christmas Release is available now! 

-->click here to check out the release<--

I have four cards to share created with some of my favorite products from the release. This first card features how I've used the super fun Elf Hat dies & Elf-tastic Sentiments stamps with the Diagonal Lines Stencil for the background. 

The elf hat set includes dies to create the hat, fringe, and a jingle bell or pom-pom. The hat is large and fills an A2 size card nicely. To make the elf face, I simply added the hat at an angle to my background panel and covered the bottom left corner with some flesh toned card stock. I used the little circle die in the set to create a nose for the elf. I then added the google eyes(10mm) and rosy cheeks to complete the face. 

The next two cards show different ways to use the new Poinsettia Frame die and Poinsettia Frame coloring stencil. You can use the die to create a full frame on an A2 size card, or you can cut apart the frame pieces and create little floral clusters. The coordinating coloring stencil makes it very easy to color the flowers, foliage, and berries.  

For the card above, I’ve used the frame as intended and then added the cute little bird and branch from Birdie Friends in Winter die set. The holiday cheer sentiment comes from a new stamp set called Warm Wishes. 

For the card below, I have cut the frame piece apart and used potions of it to decorate the corners of my oversized postage panel. I have also layered up the flowers to make them look fuller. 

My last card features another new addition to the ever popular Postage Collage Stencil collection. This new one is called Dear Santa and it makes a cute scene spread over the A2 size Postage Collage die cut panel. The coordinating Dear Santa stamp set has options to customize the letter to Santa. Also in the stamp set is the 24 cents stamp and glasses image to add to Santa. 

Below are the details how to get this month's free gift with purchase - Masking Corners Stencil. 

Waffle Flower June Flash Sale

It's time for Waffle Flower's monthly Flash Sale ....which is always on the third Sunday of the month. The sale includes so many fun things perfect for summer card making! Use code FLASH for 25% off these items on their website. Don't delay because this code is good for 6/15 only!

--->click here to go to Waffle flower's website<--- Once you're on the website, click on the Flash Sale(6/15) heading. 

I'm sharing two cards that have been created with products included in this month's Flash Sale. All items are listed and linked below the photos. 

• Sweet Daisy dies - for die cut flowers & leaves
• Sweet Plaid Texture die - for detail on background panel
• Pinking Rectangle Frames dies - use the largest die in the set for white frame
• Full Bloom Sentiments stamp set - for "live life in full bloom" greeting

These daisies are so easy to assemble and are quite versatile for use with many card giving occasions. It's one of my favorite floral die sets from Waffle Flower! I've added some Stickles Glitter Glue to each flower center to give them a bit of sparkle. 

My second card features a large gold foiled and stenciled floral image with an Oversized Postage theme. 

• Sketched Hawthorne Foil Plate - for foiling the floral image
• Sketched Hawthorne Coloring Stencil - for adding color and detail to floral 
• Sketched Hawthorne matching die 
• Oversized Postage stamp set 
• Oversized Postage matching dies - for die cut postage stamp panel

I used Catherine Pooler inks for the stenciling & stamping in the following colors: Sangria(dark plum color), Sparkling Berry(light plum color), Garden Party(light green color), Eucalyptus(dark green color), Tiara & Sauna(yellow colors for flower centers).