
It’s new release day at Waffle Flower Crafts and today I’m sharing a fun and simple design featuring some layered heart stencils and a simple greeting.

I think this stencil set is just darling!

I feel like 2021 is going to be my personal Year of the Stencil! At the very least, I’m going to play with more of them and try some new things!

I have really been enjoying the world of stencils over the past several months. They are a fun way to create such unique, one-of-a-kind backgrounds for your cards.
Here is my video showing you how I created the project:
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Galina Filippenko
Jeanne Jachna
JJ Bolton
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Ann says
Hoping to get better at stencils- this card will be my inspiration!
Meghan Kennihan says
I love these stenciled heart balloons!
Christine Bastien says
Absolutely ❤️ The heart balloons! Cute simple card! Thank you for sharing CZ.
Linda says
Can’t wait to get my hands on the heart stencil!!!!
Barbara Grothaus says
Another wonderful card! Another must have from Waffle Flower!
Tiesha McKinney says
Stencils are so underrated! Nice to see they are making a comeback, especially with the embossing and pairing with die cutting! Love your card! Nice and simple and just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Donna says
Such a pretty, clean card. Love. Love. Love the white dots on the orange balloons.
BECCA YAHRLING says
Very pretty; love the colors you used. Great stencil!
Mel H says
I love stencils. I can’t wait to see what magic you do with them.
Kelly B says
Love these colors!
Lauryne Cunningham says
What a cute card! I love the addition of the little white dots on the balloons!
Debbie says
Pretty card! I like stencils
DEANNA YEN says
As always, a beautiful card! I need to use my stencils.
Gayle F says
I want to get better at my stenciling as well, you make it look so easy!
Kathy M says
Very cute card!
Tamala Priebe says
Awesome card, thanks for the tips!!
Beth Fralix says
Absolutely LOVE WAFFLE FLOWER, STENCILS & YOU(CATHY)! I LOVE this heart card! I look forward to see all you both create in 2021!! God Bless & the Love of Christ to you all!!
Cynthia Evanoff says
I really need to dig in my stash for my stencils…your card has renewed my interest in them…thanks for the nudge
Sandy Gregg says
Wow your card is stunning. Stencils seem to be the way to go this year, I can always use more!
Gail Allen says
Love your card!
Barbara Schmitz says
I agree with you, Cathy, year of the stencil! So happy they’re making a comeback.
Donna says
I love the this stencil. I love the simplicity of this card.
Mirella Rogan says
So sweet, delicate and soft!
Debbie P says
Great card. Love the stencils.
Linda M says
Seriously, so cute Cathy!
Keisy Diaz says
Stencils are so versatile!! Loved the card!
Valerie W says
Heart this so much, lol! Adorable, well done!
Kary H. says
Just ordered my first CZ stencils…can’t wait to start playing with them! I love the cards you made here; thanks for another fun video!
Sheri Kempke says
Love this–I need to do more stenciling. Really cute card.
Sharon L Gullikson says
So cute how they are semi-transparent. I love the colors you chose, too.
Bunny Hoyle says
I needed more inspiration on using stencils. This is very cute and not hard to do. I don’t own many stencils so I need to build up a supply and USE them.
Carla Hundley says
Stencils are fun to
use and love your
card colors for the
balloons.
Carla from Utah
Mary-Anne V says
Beautiful choice of colours for these heart balloons!
Marisela Delgado says
So pretty!
Melissa Baskin says
Amazing job, I love the stencil and your videos
Jessica Pena says
As a brand new crafter and card maker, I have thoroughly enjoyed watching all your YouTube videos. That’s for the inspiration!
Jessica Pena says
oops. Meant to say THANKS 🙂
Denise Ward says
The stenciled heart balloons look wonderful!
Kristan Wun says
A really fun stencil set and card!
Shari Czerwinski says
Love the heart balloons! Thanks for the inspiration!
Jen Foss says
I like the idea of using a stencil throughout the year, I think sometimes we forget about all of the cool things we can do with stencils! Love your idea and the card is so cute!
jean marmo says
Simply darling card! Loving this release!
Metenier says
Very cute one 🥰♥️
Barbara Hill says
Nice ink blending on your clean and simple card!
Debbie Frank says
Cute Balloons! Loving all the stencil coming out!
Patt H. says
I just started using my previously unloved stencils & am really enjoying them. I love your awesome card & that wonderful heart balloon stencil! The colors on your card are beautiful!
Giselle D. says
I am not much of a stencil user either but this video and your last have me reconsidering them. Your card is so cute and was quick to make, my kind of card!
Georgann says
I am a CZ YouTube subscriber and love her style, her artistry and inspiration! Beautiful card with the heart balloons!
Carol Wortman says
Pleased to meet “The Debi”, very chic and sassy! The dots really do make a wonderful difference? I always use 3s, but not in dottin.. great tip thanks. Sweet card I’ll remember! Have a Healthy and wonderful New Year!
Denise Bryant says
Love the heart balloons! Pretty color combo for your card!
Rosalie B says
So cute!
Jenny N says
Really fun stencil, love your card!
Ashley Cortez says
I just love how simple and easy it is to make this beautiful card with that amazing stencil, always a joy to match you create cards with all of the great tips that you give thanks for sharing
Silvana Chambon says
Simply and lovely, as always!
stempelfrida says
Oh, this is such a pretty card with so lovely colours. Thank you for the inspiration.
Kind regards from stempelfrida
Patricia Wilson says
Stencils have really come a long way lately and finding them interesting and fun. Your card was lovely and I feel the white dots really added to it. Thanks for all you do!
Jeanne Beam says
Such a cute card! Love the balloon stencil.
Thanks so much for sharing…
Lori Lehnen says
Very pretty card!
Love the colors you chose for the ink blending.
Stenciling seems to be the new card making trend. I need to rebuild my stash since I donated a bunch of them to Goodwill thinking I wouldn’t use them again.
Isabel Z says
Such a pretty card!
Cherry Robinson says
Love your card Cathy. You make stencilling look so easy. I will have to give these a try. ThNk you ❤️❤️❤️
Anne Sturgeon says
Cathy I love this color combination… my mind is going crazy thinking of ways this stencil set could work for other occasions. Really lovely!
Christy says
I just Love this card. We recently moved and I can’t find anything but I think I can gather up enough stuff to be able to make this beautiful card. I will be placing my order soon to make all the valentines I need to make. Thanks for your inspiration!
Sherri Little says
Yep… I’m inspired!
Melinda B says
What a sweet card. That would definitely brighten the day of the recipient.
Julie L says
Love your card—the heart balloon stencils are my favorite in this release.
Cyndi Morris says
I agree with you — that stencil is adorable. What fun projects I could create with that (and not limited to valentines!).
Lindarub says
Love your card!
Carol Wehner says
Another card, simple enough for all of us, and a work of “heart”! Love it!
JOANNA SHOEMAKER says
What a cute card. I think we could all use a little “heart” right now. TFS!
Jade says
Yes, the heart balloons stencil is darling and sweet. I like your color combination! A great card!
Lisa Achilles says
I love the card. Adding the white dots was a great idea and I wouldn’t have thought of that.
Lori Spitzer says
Hi, Cathy – I agree. Love stencils. They’re easy. Much harder to screw up than with stamps! Thanks for another terrific video.
Happy New Year!
Lori S in PA
Michele says
I love this card! The colors are lovely and the layout is perfection. The polka dots are cute too!
Mary Holshouser says
Love the shading of the hearts.
The stencils make it easier to
get perfect designs and
coloring. thanks for sharing
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
Jan Golden says
This is just gorgeous! Love the colors and really…everything about the card!
Suzanne Hue says
Pretty Layered colors 🥰
Lisa Schenck says
Such a sweet card!!!
Kris DeVore says
What a happy versatile stencil that’s just in time for Valentine’s, but can be used for birthdays and the like. Thank you for the great post!
Brenda S Simpson says
Seriously so sweet Cathy! Love the color combo and light airy feel of your card. The gel pen polka dots on the orange balloons add a nice little touch!
Anny Hale says
Cathy, I love love love all your chunky Big word dies! The stenciled cards and colors are gorgeous!