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Archives for September 2021

Trying a New (to me) Stamp Company and Crafting for Fun!

29 Sep
Flurries of Fun by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Colorado Craft Company

Good morning! I've been a little quiet here as I really needed a little time to recharge and step back from crafting for a bit.  It's been a bit of a crazy time around here for the last few months and I found myself not really enjoying crafting.  So I took some time off...took the dog for long ... View Post

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card-making, crafting
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christmas card, colorado craft company, thank you card

VIDEO: Halloween MINI SLIMLINE Card with Honey Bee Stamps

18 Sep
Boo by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Honey Bee Stamps

Good afternoon!  Today I'm sharing my very first mini slimline card and using a new distress oxide ink combo for a spooky Halloween card!  You can watch the video below or over on my YouTube channel! IF THE VIDEO IS NOT VISIBLE PLEASE CLICK HERE! I think those three distress oxide inks combine ... View Post

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card-making, crafting, design team, honeybee stamps, video tutorial
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halloween card, honey bee stamps

Mama Elephant 2021 Anniversary Stampede, Day 1 (+GIVEAWAYS!)

15 Sep
Penguins Go Skating by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Mama Elephant

  Today we start on our Mama Elephant Design Team Anniversary blog STAMPEDE!! It's been a very busy year with our spontaneous cross-country move!  Can you believe we are celebrating 9 years already?  And we are so happy to be celebrating with all of you and all of our amazing friends!  So please ... View Post

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bloghop, card-making, crafting, guest-designer
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mama elephant

VIDEO: More Distress Oxide Ink Blending Combos and the new Christmas release from Concord & 9th (+GIVEAWAY!)

9 Sep
O Holy Night by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Concord & 9th

Good morning!  It's one of my most favorite crafty days of the year...the annual holiday release from Concord & 9th!  From the very beginning when they released the unique Take a Bough dies and the now retired O Christmas Tree set (there's still one set left over at Frantic Stamper!) I have ... View Post

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card-making, crafting, video tutorial
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concord and 9th, distress oxide inks

VIDEO: Layered Stenciling Card – Hero Arts September 2021 My Monthly Hero Kit (+GIVEAWAY!)

7 Sep

Good afternoon!  Today is release day for the September My Monthly Hero kit from Hero Arts and I’m sharing a stenciled card using this absolute must-have kit!!  This bright and cheery kit is now available for purchase at Hero Arts; but remember, once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good so make ... View Post

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bloghop, card-making, crafting, design team, hero arts, video tutorial
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hero arts, my monthly hero

MFT and Friends September Release!

7 Sep
Joy by Jessica Frost-Ballas for MFT Stamps

Good morning!  MFT Stamps has a brand new holiday release available now and I’m so excited to be guesting for the release!  I combined several of the new release items to create today's card! I've been enjoying creating with unusual color palettes and I thought this one was another unique ... View Post

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Hero Arts September My Monthly Hero Countdown, Day 1

3 Sep
September Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts

Good morning!  We’re kicking off the countdown to the Hero Arts September My Monthly Hero kit today and I’m sharing a card using the new kit! To start I stamped the gorgeous sunflower image onto the top and bottom of a panel of white cardstock with contour no-line ink to use as a guide. The ... View Post

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card-making, crafting, design team, hero arts

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