A Lot More Tags

  December at Die Cut Divas: Waffle Flower

The Theme is Christmas/Winter and be sure to use a die cut or embossing folder.

I had time for more tags and I made about 14 tags over the course of 3 days.  I used Illusions sprays on some and the page from a 2019 calendar that I was keeping for something special as well as a wonderful scene on a tissue box.  Yeah, I'm that person who says "I think I can use this in cardmaking".

All of my cards stacked up below:

Close-up of the top row of tags. Illusions sprays made the backgrounds of all tags below. The Tea Cup die (no longer available) was used on left tag with a combination of  Postage Collage Snowman Stencil Set cut up to make the rest of the tags.

Close-up of the bottom two rows of tags. Illusions sprays used only on top left tag. The beautiful pines & skies in the background tags in the bottom left are made from a tissue box.  The tags with the snow, berries, and bird are from a large calendar page (2019 date).  I used left over papers and whatever was handy to make these cards.

Supplies:
Waffle Flower Nesting Tags dies

Just about anything I could find that might make a tag, it was used from a tissue box (tags with trees & mountain background on bottom left of above tag display) and a calendar (right top 3 and bottom right sides of above tag display) to a Waffle Flower Snowman Stencil.
Waffle Flower 
Illusions sprays
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Simon Says Monday  Different themes every Monday

Peace on Earth Xmas "Always Christmas"

The 12 months of Christmas challenge - "Anything goes" w/opt twist

Sparkles Forum Christmas Challenge  "Always Christmas"

Build Your Stash - Christmas with different sketches

Stencil Work For the Holidays with Waffle Flower

   December at Die Cut Divas: Waffle Flower

I'm showing some of the Stencil Work I did for the Holiday season.

The Theme is Christmas/Winter

The prize is a $15 code to go shopping at Waffle Flower. 

  There are four stencils to make this these images.  I had some mistakes, but I think I made the most of my mistakes.  I had printed an online picture of one of the cards on the Waffle Flower website to make sure I knew what each stencil panel was for and I am glad I did.  I'm listing all the distress oxide inks and the one distress ink I used to make this card.  I used all fun colors on the middle bottom panel.

I can see my house on the bottom left is a bit crooked and the birds on the right bottom could be better, but I'm ok with it.  

2nd Card below

Supplies Card #1:
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Gingerbread Stencil Set
Waffle Flower Wonderful Christmas Stamp set & matching die (die not avail.)
Distress Ink: Broken China - lighter than the oxide ink
Distress Oxide Inks: Antique Linen, Candied Apple, Cracked Pisachio, Frayed Burlap, Lucky Clover, Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade, Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain
Nuvo Crystal Drops Gloss - Ebony Black
Vagabond die cut machine

Supplies Card #2
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Christmas
Waffle Flower Wonderful Christmas Stamp set & matching die (die not avail.)
Distress inks
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:
Christmas Kickstart Challenge "Always Christmas w/theme

FOUR SEASONS CHALLENGE BLOG!  Anything Goes Winter

A December to Remember at Die Cut Divas

A  December To Remember at Die Cut Divas:
Waffle Flower stamps & dies are on display.

The Theme is Christmas/Winter

Just like me, so many card makers are getting those last minute holiday cards and tags ready.  I have really liked the Open Book die set and I used it once again.  I really like the way this turned out.  I thought the last of my paper stash background would look great behind this quite feminine open book die-cut, but when I added the dark green of a Nuvo Crystal Drops to the background card, I knew I made the right decision.  This is a sample for The Die Cut Divas.  

The prize is a $15 code to go shopping at Waffle Flower

Supplies:
Waffle Flower Open Book die
Waffle Flower Essential Sentiments stamps & matching dies or the bundle
Nuvo Crystal Drops Gloss - Woodland Green
Gold paper
Distress Oxide ink  - I think it was picked raspberry
Pine Needles stash paper
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:
Christmas Kickstart Challenge "Always Christmas w/theme

FOUR SEASONS CHALLENGE BLOG!  Anything Goes Winter

What would December be without The Creative Crafters?

  The Creative  Crafters starts a monthly challenge every 15th of the month and I've made       as inspiration for this month. 

This challenge is always "Anything Goes".  
Be sure to join The Creative  Crafters challenge! 

I made a large Tag with some wonderful gold paper.  These larger tags are great for a private note that's more than just a "TO" and "FROM" type of message. The gold paper is quite striking in Real Life.  I have used the die-cut image in October, but I'm still making those tags. 

Supplies: 

Supplies for tags:and card:

Brass and Bliss Bells and Garland stamps and matching die (Thank you to Linda for sending the die cuts)
Copic markers
Die-namics Tred Tag die
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Christmas Kickstart Challenge "Always Christmas w/theme

Peace on Earth Xmas "Always Christmas & Anything Goes" 1st & 3rd Sundays

My Time To Craft Christmas  (MTTCC)

FOUR SEASONS CHALLENGE BLOG!  Anything Goes Winter

November Card Chain Reveal

 November Card Chain Reveal

I chose the option of feathers.  There is a feather on the book and also inside the card.  If you wanted to build the book with more pages, you certainly can, but I chose simple and easy.  

We had the following options for our November card exchange.

Supplies:
Waffle Flower Essential Sentiments Combo
Waffle Flower Open Book die
Waffle Flower Shader Brush 1+Double-ended Rainbow pack
Distress Ink Oxide Picked Raspberry
gold paper for the feather
Vagabond die cut machine

December and Time for Morgan's ArtWorld

    "Anything Goes" December 1st to December 27.

You can use any image or project you have posted in December to enter Morgan's ArtWorld challenge. 

For purchasing Morgan's ArtWorld Images, please visit the website at:
Morgan's Fitzsimons Art Studio    

Join Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook 

I'll be using Vintage Cameo 2 Greyscale for December.  With a Greyscale, you can actually get quicker results than with a regular digital of this image.  I was amazed at how quickly I colored her.  I always color the skin tones first, especially the face.  A face can go bac very quickly and if it does, it's almost impossible to save (I have saved a couple, but still).  

I you see I used a Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die, I'm referring to the outside white edging surrounding the outside.  If you cut an 8 1/2 in X 11 in card stock just as you might for cutting 4 pieces to cover over an A2 card, then use the Postage Collage Die to cut out the collage, you have a wonderful edging to use on other cards, such as this one.

Supplies:
Morgan's Artworld Vintage Cameo 2 Greyscale
Birch Press Lazy Hillside
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

I'll be entering the following challenges:

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) - the Image (greyscale)

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes UNLimited (12-2025)

 

It's Waffle Flower Time, Especially at Die Cut Divas

 December at Die Cut Divas: Waffle Flower

The Theme is Christmas/Winter

Just like me, so many card makers are getting those last minute holiday cards and tags ready.  I just got the Tags in November and really need to make a bunch of tags this year as I'm almost out.  I've make some tags for myself and also as an example for The Die Cut Divas.  I even used up the last of this particular paper.  

The prize is a $15 code to go shopping
at Waffle Flower. 

Tags picture 1

Tag Picture 2

Tag Picture 3

Supplies Tag picture1, 2 & 3: 

Waffle Flower Essential Sentiments stamps & dies
Waffle Flower Nesting Tags die

Vagabond die cut machine

Additional Supplies picture Tag 1.
Waffle Flower Books and Coffee Stamps & dies - no longer on Waffle Flower website (deer)
Copic markers E18, E21 & E23
Nuvo Crystal Drops Metallic - Autumn Red & Crystal Drops Gloss - Ebony Black
Last of my leftover Xmas paper 

Additional Supplies picture Tag 2:
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Christmas Stencil
Waffle Flower Shader Brushes
Distress Oxides

Additional Supplies picture Tag 3:
Different sprays, mostly Illusions Ink Sprays
Nuvo Crystal Drops Gloss - Simply White - on top of the small tag

I'm entering the following challenges:
NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) - the Illusions sprays 
Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” (5/8) Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” w no twist 5/8) Critter Crazy - Anything goes as long as main item is a critter (5)
A Cut Above (3) always a die, different themes
Lost Coast Portal To Creativity (2 entries per month)

Merry Little Christmas Challenge (always Anything Christmas Goes) 2/6

The 12 months of Christmas challenge - "Anything goes" no w/opt twist

Last Day of November

 November: Sponsor: Lawn Fawn with a prize of

a$25 gift card to their store. Be sure to enter your project by 9:00 p.m. Pacific time tonight.

Make a card with a critter and enter today before 9:00 p.m. Pacific time tonight. I'm looking forward to seeing your cards in the gallery.

I liked this card without anything on the bench, but wondered if I should put something on the bench and did. I still like them both.

This set has so many different sentiments that can be used with the other sentiments in so many different ways. I loved the statment I used above the singing mice - "Deck the Halls" "With Swiss" "And Cheddar". In my head I finish that sentiment with "fa la la la la la la la la". I hope to make more Holiday cards with these cuties as I stamped and die-cut at least 4 of each critter.

DO you LOVE those lamp posts? I do and the bows are part of the set.

Same card with a note on the bench.
The note on the bench says "Mice Carols".

WHICH one do you like best?

Supplies:
Lawn Fawn Caroling Mice stamps and matching dies
Lawn Fawn Flippin' Awesome Add-On (scalloped base)
Distress Oxides broken china, frayed burlap & squeezed lemonade
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:
NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) - the stamps & dies

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” (4/8)

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” no w opt twist (4/8)

Merry Little Christmas Challenge (always Anything Christmas Goes) 1/6

The 12 months of Christmas challenge - "Anything goes" no w/opt twist

Sharing my Card from Last Week for Craft Roulette

I am very happy with the card I made for the Craft Roulette challenge on November 21st and here are the parameters below.

My card:
Project: A2 size card
Colors: Holiday red, green & gold
Element: Deer, houses & gondolas for the skiers going up to ski down
Random: My fancy paper is the gold background with stars

I was going to put Stickles on the stars, but found I didn't like it at all, so I smeared the stickles all over the golden sky.  I really like this scene - it's fun, bright and cheerful.  I colored all the little die cuts, except the trees and deer.

Supplies:
Birch Press WavyHillside
Waffle Flower Holiday Cheer Stamps & dies
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Winter View Elements Die
Waffle Flower Holiday Cheer Combo (Sentiment stamps & dies)
Poppy stamps Evergreen Trio Craft Die (trees)

Paper in stash 

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Christmas Cards All Year Long (theme - Run Run Reindeer) all Xmas

Christmas Kickstart Challenge "Always Christmas & put antlers on Merry Little Christmas Challenge (always Anything Christmas Goes) 1/6

Peace on Earth Xmas "Always Christmas & Anything Goes" 1st & 3rd Sundays The 12 months of Christmas challenge - "Anything goes" no twist here  #128

 

Be Creative and Enjoy Creative Crafters in November

   The Creative  Crafters starts a monthly challenge every 15th of the month and I've made a Christmas card as inspiration for this month. 

This challenge is always "Anything Goes".  
Be sure to join The Creative  Crafters challenge! 

I thought I would like this tree die, but guess what?  I LOVE this die.  So easy - only two dies and I just spread snow on top of the white layer.  (TRUE SNOW, that is). You could use glitter paper too.  This is the first time I've used the tree.  It's perfect for filling an A2 card size.

Front of Card

Inside of Card (even easy for me - LOL) 

Supplies:
Kat Scrappiness Snowy Layering Christmas Tree Craft Dies
Karen Burniston House and Fence Pop-Up

Aleene's True Snow
Distress Ink
Copic markers

I'm entering the following challenges:
NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) - the dies

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” (4/8)

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” no w opt twist (4/8)

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes UNLimited (11-2025)

Merry Little Christmas Challenge (always Anything Christmas Goes) 6

The 12 months of Christmas challenge - "Anything goes" no w/opt twist

A Shout Out for the December Card Chain Challenge

This is a Shout Out for the Card Chain Challenge,
which I try to join every month.  WHY? You ask?
It's a Hand Made Card which takes time, effort and a bit of love.

If you enjoy making and sending cards, this is the place where this is encouraged and appreciated. 

Sign Up Deadline  

You have until December 6th 2025 to sign up below.  

Reveal Post

All of the cards with links to their creators' blogs or online photo galleries will be revealed here on January 2nd 2026

Sign up below (please include a link to your blog/photo gallery). Please sign up using your first name and your state, province or country. EX: Ann in Texas; Betty in Ontario; Cathy in Wales; Darla in Italy.

October Card Chain Challenge Reveal

I just couldn't find trees in my die cuts and overlooked my Stencils.

Now I'm armed and dangerous.  hahaha

I mailed this card without taking a picture and thanks to Imke, I now have a picture to show you my creation based on "trees".  
The backgrounds are all stenciled.  I used Aleene's True Snow on the 9c panel.  All the other panels have die cuts on top of the stenciled backgrounds.  

Supplies:

Waffle Flower Postage Collage Winter View Elements die

Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die

Waffle Flower Postage Collage Christmas Stencil

Waffle Flower Postage Collage Snowy Stencil
Waffle Flower Hello Friend Sentiments stamps and die (I don't see the stamp set online
Waffle Flower  Postage Collage Stamp Set (cent signs)

Waffle Flower Special Delivery Sentiments no longer on Waffle Flower site (hi)
Aleene's True Snow

Distress Oxide inks - antique linen, broken china, fosslized amber, peeled paint, squeezed lemonade twisted citron and walnut stain

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Alley's Angels "Anything Goes" (3/5)

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” (3/8)

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” no w opt twist (3/8)

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes UNLimited (11-2025)

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes" (#141) (3/3)

 

Playing with Lawn Fawn Critters

  Die Cut Divas is having a Critters month at Die Cut Divas 

with a $25 gift card to their store.

Everyone loves critters, so I'm thrilled to let a few critters enjoy their home. Lawn Fawn has so many cute critters to play with, so I'm having a play. It's Challenge Time at Die Cut Divas and it's all about Critters!

I wasn't sure if that background would work or not and it's been in my stash forever, at least it seems so. I kept going through my stamps and dies, finding bits I wanted to add to my little scene. I am quite satisfied with it and made it for someone special who's had to move away.

Supplies:
Lawn Fawn Build-a-House

Lawn Fawn Build-a-House Beach add on

Lawn Fawn Happy Trails and matching dies  - car & trees

Lawn Fawn Little Woodland Library stamps & matching dies owl

Lawn Fawn Magic Messages sentiment

Lawn Fawn Hay There, Hay Rides! mice add on and matching dies 2 mice in the windows

QuicKutz nested circle dies

Copic markers

Background paper in stash

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) - the paper pad

Alley's Angels "Anything Goes" (2/5)

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” (2/8)

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” no w opt twist (2/8)

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes UNLimited (11-2025)

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes" (#141) (2/3)