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Archives for February 2017

Creating multiple shades with two zig markers

17 Feb
Cheering You On by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Good morning!  I'm continuing my study of the gorgeous background stamps from Simon Says Stamp! ;) You can find two cards using the Emma background here.  Today I focused on the Elizabeth background stamp and I love it just as much as the Emma! ;) I decided that I wanted to experiment with ... View Post

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card-making, crafting
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simon says stamp, zig clean color real brush

A Blog Named Hero: CAS Thanks

15 Feb
Thanks by Jessica Frost-Ballas for A Blog Named Hero

Good morning!  I'm over at A Blog Named Hero with a CAS card for our current challenge!  I hope you'll head over and say hi!  Also we have a giveaway going on at A Blog Named Hero AND a second giveaway on our instagram account so make sure to check those out, too! ;) Here's a sneak peek of my ... View Post

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ABNH, card-making, crafting, design team
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a blog named hero, cas, hero arts

Hero Arts 2017 Spring Catalog Blog Hop (+GIVEAWAYS!)

14 Feb
Bon Appetit by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts

For the Katy's Kindness Card Drive Blog Hop please scroll down or click here! Good morning!  I am so excited to share that the fabulous 2017 Hero Arts release is now available at the Hero Arts shop and we're celebrating with a huge blog hop!  There are SO many gorgeous and adorable stamps and ... View Post

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bloghop, card-making, crafting, design team, hero arts
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distress ink, hero arts, mijello mission gold watercolors, no line watercoloring, pretty pink posh

Katy’s Kindness Card Drive Blog Hop

14 Feb
Dream Big by Jessica Frost-Ballas

For the Hero Arts 2017 Spring Catalog Blog Hop please click here! Good morning!  Today I have the honor of participating in a blog hop for the Katy M. Murphy Foundation's Kindness Card Drive.  You can find all the details on Michelle's blog but here is the general idea: The Katy M. Murphy ... View Post

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bloghop, card-making, crafting
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mama elephant

Stamp Masking and Scene Building (+VIDEO)

13 Feb
Sending You Love by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Good morning!  Well it's been over six months since the last time I shared a video tutorial and I figured it was time to give it another try!  I have a weird block in my mind that I need to only share videos for overly complicated cards so I'm trying to get more in the habit of sharing my everyday ... View Post

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card-making, crafting, video tutorial
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copic marker, distress ink, mama elephant, one layer card, simon says stamp

Where Creativity Meets C9 Challenge #6: Love

9 Feb
You're Perfect Just the Way You Are by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Where Creativity Meets C9

Good morning!  Today we’re starting the sixth challenge for Where Creativity Meets C9 and our theme is LOVE!  You can find all the details and the rest of the design team’s creations here! We are sponsored by the fabulous Concord & 9th and one lucky random entry will receive a $25 gift ... View Post

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card-making, crafting, design team, where creativity meets c9
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concord and 9th, where creativity meets c9

Botanic Hello, take two!

8 Feb
Botanic Hello by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

So a few weeks ago I posted this card using Mama Elephant's Botanic Hello but I really wasn't happy with it.  I'm always striving to improve my coloring skills and shading with zig markers is definitely a challenge for me.  I LOVE the way they blend on watercolor paper so I decided to to give it ... View Post

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card-making, crafting
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mama elephant, simon says stamp, zig clean color real brush

My new stamp obsession….

7 Feb
Love You More Each Day by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Don't forget to comment on the Hero Arts February My Monthly Hero blog hop for a chance to win the February My Monthly Hero Kit!  You can find that post here! So guys, I have a confession to make...when I first saw the Emma, Elizabeth, and Elinor background stamps from Simon Says Stamp I thought ... View Post

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card-making, crafting
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pretty pink posh, simon says stamp

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