
Welcome to the July release blog hop for Waffle Flower Crafts. Today’s hop is all about the holidays—yes, it’s Christmas in July!—and what better time to start planning for those holiday cards.

I just LOVE this new Outlined Pine Tree Foil Plate and wanted to create a cool, wintry design.

Plus the Essential Christmas Diecuts are SO easy to pop onto the finished card. Look at the shine:

As you’ll see in my tutorial, however, I don’t always nail my hot foil plans on the first go round. But hey, half the fun is learning, right? Watch the video here:
Now onto the hop details!
YOUR NEXT STOP:
The next stop on this blog hop is Galina’s blog. To see the full hop list, check out the Waffle Flower Crafts blog.
BLOG HOP GIVEAWAYS:
For today’s hop, Waffle Flower is giving away $25 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners. You can leave a comment on this blog and along the hop by 11:59pm EST on Thursday July 7th, 2022, for your chances to win. Winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the posts in this blog hop and will be announced on the Waffle Flower Blog on 7/13/2022.
BLOG HOP SPECIALS:
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Lisa B Harvey-Reber says
I just went down the hot foil rabbit hole so I will be adding several of these new foil plates to my collection!
Debra K Clark says
Loved your card, so glad I didn’t miss the you tube . You always make everything fun and are a great teacher.
Audrey Meyer says
The Outline Pine Tree foil plate by Waffle Flower is simply stunning! The card you created is absolutely perfect… loving this new release💞
Susan Bollinger says
I enjoy watching Cathy and love this hot foil tree design and the greeting are a must.
Cheyrl says
Beautiful card, Cathy! This would be great for mass production; simply but elegant.
Connie Juengel says
This has got to be one of the most unique designs I’ve seen and in foiling too! You made a wonderful card with the ombre background that makes it look like a serene winter scene. And so simple but such a wow!
Robin Orewiler says
Such a pretty card Cathy! Thanks for the inspiration.
Amy Cooley says
This is such a sweet card! The silver looks so pretty with the purple.
Jenni King says
Love the purple! Great card!
Wendy says
Very pretty, love the colors
Jessica Anne Yoder-Jones says
I just LOVE your videos! Wonderful and such a beautiful card! I need it!!
Dayna Audirsch says
Seriously I was laughing out loud! First with you “babe” in the back ground, and then the scissors! OMG! And, I’m so glad you do the boops! And, THIS IS AN AMAZING CARD! Love the colors so beautiful!
Marilyn Fisher says
Such a pretty card. The colors are so soft and calming.
Deby Bauer says
I’ve been successful holding-off on purchasing a Glimmer machine but . . . the Waffleflower stars and tree hot foil plates are tugging on me!
Phyllis Freese says
Love this video, Cathy. You not only created a beautiful card, but showed how to persevere when things don’t go as planned.
Lynn Chan says
Lovely blended card
Sandra Smith says
Love that hot foil stamp – so modern looking. And your videa was awesome!
Lori Spitzer says
Three cheers for tenacity! Your card came out great. Love the cool palette and I got my fix of “boop” for a few days! TFS –
Lori S in PA
Debbie Hanson says
I love your use of the color purple for this card. It is lovely!
Karen Rogers says
OMG you are so funny but absolutely adore your card and the colours you have chosen. I’ve just fallen down the rabbit hole and bought a foiling machine so great to see some pretty dies to buy for it
Patricia E Wilson says
I like this card allot. It’s so cute with the little tree. Foiling can be a challenge, for sure, but yours was great. Thank you.
Janice says
Very impressive! Not to mention pretty!
Christine Kiehl says
Beautiful card. Such a lovely soft purple! My favorite color! The silver makes it just so classy!
Twana Griffin says
I love your winter card design. The cool colors are very pretty blended together as you have done and the new Waffle Flower hot foil plate you used is gorgeous. So simple yet such an impact.
Patty A Eifert says
After all the comedy of errors lol….your card turned out so pretty! I love the cool colors with the silver foiling!
Sheri Kempke says
I love this tree die–it’s gorgeous and so is your card! I haven’t gotten into hot foiling, space is limited as is budget. However, I do love the look and I will watch your video during my “lunch” break.
Sue Smith says
The first time I saw this tree die I knew it would make fantastic Christmas cards, and you did just that. Love the colors you used. Absolutely stunning ❤
Jeanne Beam says
Gorgeous Christmas card! Love it. Christmas in July.
Thanks for sharing.
Sharon Gullikson says
I like the way you blended your background. And the silver really stands out in a beautiful way. I don’t have one of those machines, but I do love the look.
stacey carpenter says
love the ink blending and the foiled tree outline!!
stacey carpenter says
beautiful card!
Meghan Kennihan says
I AM in LOVE with this foil plate! OMG! SOOOOO ELEGANT!
Michele W says
Lovely holiday card. Thanks for leaving your mistakes in the video so we can learn from them. 🙂
Evelyn says
Absolutely love that card. Colors are perfect and it is so simple, it is stunning.
Marcia Fellner says
Love your blending on this card.
Stephanie Zilmer says
Love the look of this new hot foil – elegant. Love your videos too 🙂
Lori L says
LOVE the Purple shades you used for a Non traditional Christmas card!
Purple is my favorite color!
Thanks for sharing your struggle with foiling, glad I’m not alone. =)
Jeanie says
I would love a purple Christmas card! Purple is great for any season!!!
Sharon Fletcher says
such a sweet tree! Love it.
Norlyn Capitulo says
I love the beautiful colors of your card background. It really accents the clean lines of the foil design nicely!
Donna R says
The ink blending with the silver foil is absolutely beautiful!!!
Sue D says
Very pretty with the foiling on this background.
Lauryne Cunningham says
Love the colors! Cute card!
Robin Lindsay says
Christmas in July!! Love it!!
Simply perfect!
Denise Bryant says
Love the pine tree foil design and the sentiment! Awesome card with a pretty color combo!
Gayle I. says
Beautiful foiling!
Cheryl Wingate says
I love your card and enjoyed your video! Now I need to buy some sequins. They finish your card off so beautifully!
Raelene Pittman says
I love that you left in all the ooops and oh-no’s as those are super common in my craft room!
Kathy J in Ellicott City says
What a great card!! I love the video mistakes and all.
KellyB says
Beautiful card! I love your “keeping-it-real” videos – they make me feel good about myself as a not-so-perfect crafter who just enjoys the hobby.
Mary Holshouser says
Love the subtle background colors.
The tree pops so brightly.
Beautiful card. thanks for sharing
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Giselle D. says
Watching you make this card and struggle was like watching a video of myself! Despite all of this I still enjoy love card making! BTW, your card turned out gorgeous, I love the tree foil!
Donna L Walls says
I’m excited for the hot foiling plates and especially the holiday plates in this release. I love the silver foiling; most foil with gold so silver is a nice change. Gorgeous card Cathy!
Carol Barol says
Still learning the hot foiling system myself. Makes for beautiful cards, indeed!!
Tammy Millette says
Simply gorgeous!
Marisela Delgado says
I am loving that purple! So beautiful.
Shari Czerwinski says
Love the purple background!
Debbie Frank says
So pretty with the soft purples. Simple and clean, love it!
Patricia Coleman says
Always love your cards-this one is beautiful!! I just bought a foiling machine and can’t wait to get more foil dies!
roxanne tellini says
Gorgeous colors for Christmas time!
Diane Zalusky says
Love this card. There are so many color combination possibilities. Thanks for the inspiration Cathy
Barbara Deichl says
What a fun card–this is such a great release! I need it all!!!!!!
LIsaacreativeniche says
Love the shine on here! And the beautiful blended background thanks so much!
Susan Bollinger says
I just received my die 2 days ago. Can’t wait to try it. I’ve been working on Birthday, baby shower, and wedding cards.
Mel H says
I love the pretty purple and I can’t wait to be off work to watch your “fail” video. I like it when you share things that don’t go perfectly…gives the rest of us hope!