
Today I’m sharing a fun card project featuring some brand new products from Waffle Flower Crafts.

I’m using a cool Balloon Background Panel Die and a Balloon Background Stencil Trio designed to work beautifully with the die.

I love using ink blending to add color and this trio of stencils worked perfectly!

Here is my tutorial to show you how I created this card:
Now onto the the hop details!
YOUR NEXT STOP:
Cathy Zielske—you are here!
Your next stop: Galina Filippenko
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 May 9, 2023 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 May 10th.
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Anne says
When is this new collection available? When I click on the link it states you have to be a member if the sneak peek club.
Nanette says
I’m all about balloons! And not only did you make them look dimensional with your ink blending but you also gave the illusion of the balloons to have a “rounded” look. Very cool!!
Megan Castro says
I love your color choices on this.
Kathy Camp says
Love the colors and all the die cuts.
KAREN BROWN says
I love the soft ink blending on your balloons!
Mary Butler says
as always, i love your clean and simple cards. this new Waffle Flower release really lends itself to that concept. thanks for sharing.
Mary Whiting says
Such cute balloons!
Shelley Lund says
So cute! I love watching your videos, I learn so much from them!
Debbie Frank says
Love your ink, blended balloons, so soft and beautiful! Definitely the balloons for my next order.
Trish says
how cute
Lauryne Cunningham says
What a fun and festive card! I love the colors you used!
Kathy J in Ellicott City says
What a great card, I loved the video.
Kathryn Arnold Kadletz says
Love the balloons!!!!! Thank you, as always, Cathy for your simple and classy style.
Diane Zalusky says
Love all the possibilities these balloons offer. Love your color palette too.
Samantha Pfrimmer says
I always love your CAS cards. This one is no exception.
Leslee Adams says
Love your cards!!!!!!!
Thanks
Monica says
As usual Cathy I love your cards ! But I admit my favorite part is ALWAYS the sequin “ boops “ , it always cracks me up. Keep up the great work and all the boops !
Kelly Beach says
Love your color choices! I really like the way that die cuts around the inside portion, too.
Kathy W says
Beautiful card Cathy! All your cards are amazing! This looks like a fun WF release.
Sharon Gullikson says
Your softly shaded balloons look so pretty!
Meghan Kennihan says
Beautiful balloons! What a cool new die!
Joan Bettati says
Very nice soft balloons. Love the colors.
Tate says
As I head into my big birthday calendar months always enjoy Inspo to get me ready.
Heather Seeley says
Beautiful! I can’t get another if the balloons!
Kelly B says
This came out so beautifully. Love the colors!
Kay Furnish says
What a fun card, Cathy! I love it!
Susan says
I am such a Cathy Zielske fan and I am loving this balloon die and stencil. Can’t wait to get my hands on it.
Melissa Leftrick says
I love the balloons!! Your coloring is amazing!!
Angie F says
Yup! Need ALL the things!! Why are balloons irresistible?
lLadonna says
Love your cards. Beautiful job with the balloons,
Mary-Anne V. says
What a great die with all these balloons! Love your colours.
Ellen Coats says
Such pretty pastel balloons!
Kelly Jones says
Beautiful card! Love how they can be colored with stencils!
Barbara-Jean K says
Such a fun and festive card!
Amy Cooley says
This is such a neat new die panel! Love it used with the matching stencil. Your colors are so pretty.
Alexandra Y says
So pretty! Love the balloons!
Sharon Wotring says
I love how easy it looks to add color to the die with the stencil set.
Denise Bryant says
Love the balloons and the pretty colors you used! Beautiful card!
Laura Rozsonits says
Love this concept of a die panel that you can use a color using a stencil. Beautiful card, Cathy!
Lori Bain says
Those stencils are neato! I like the clean, simple look that can be created, or I can see going crazy with multiple colors. Love the finished card!
Shirley Mcneely says
You’re always fun, Cathy, love your cards and personality.
Helen F says
I just love this stunning balloon card. Wonderful colours Cathy. Great card.
Julie Vale says
Those colors are always so fun. Thanks for sharing
Jennifer Breitenbach says
Love it! I am a sucker for anything balloons.
nancy kerry says
you life all our spirits with your joy for crafting and sharing your talent. thank you. blessings to you for all you do.
Barbara R says
As always your cards are super cute!! This release is awesome!!
Becca Yahrling says
I love the soft color palette you used for the balloons. Pretty card.
Doris says
Very pretty card. Great colour choice and blending!
Christine says
Foam pad for the poke….. good tip. Such a pretty card. oh and thanks for the gemini sound!!
Gail Spresser says
Great balloon card! Love this new release! Thanks for sharing!
Susan Van Patten says
Super Cute Card Cathy! I love these balloons!
Marisela Delgado says
Beautiful! I love balloons!
Lori says
Fun and festive card!
Thanks for sharing.
Stacy H. says
Love your color choices for the balloons!
Katherine Kloschinsky says
Wooooohoooo!!! Love all the fun balloons on this amazing card!!!
Christine Kiehl says
Such a lovely birthday card! I dig the balloon bunch! So festive!
Mel H says
What a fun card. Love the bright colors and die cutting.
Cyndi Morris says
I love this card! Somehow you make me want items I hadn’t considered before your post!
Molly Cadilli says
You make such beautiful cards!!! I love your technique. And who doesn’t LOVE balloons???
Lori Spitzer says
Am loving what I see in this WF release. I adore balloons and they are the most-drawn image from my sketchbook as a teen. I like your card a whole lot!
Lori S in PA
Laurie Black says
Darling card, love the sweet colors
Katy Glenn says
This is the “funnest” (lol) card! The colors are perfect. Who wouldn’t want this card?👏🏼👏🏼💕
Gayle I. says
Love the soft colors! Lovely card!
Jeanne Rice says
Love the balloons. Always in love with your CAS style. Thanks again.
Kristen Snoozy says
Such a fun, happy card perfect for any birthday
Ellen Bentley says
Nothing says happy birthday like a bunch of balloons!
Kristina says
These are so cute and the color is bright and happy a balloon is a celebration.
Kate Payne says
Love this card and the dies!