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Archives for July 2022

Hero Arts August My Monthly Hero Countdown, Day 3 (+GIVEAWAY!)

31 Jul

Good morning!  We’re continuing the countdown to the Hero Arts August My Monthly Hero kit today and I’m sharing a slimline card using the new kit! I started by blending my background using orchid, passion flower, peony, butter bar and lemon yellow inks.  Then I used granite and charcoal inks ... View Post

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Christmas in July – Colorado Craft Company Release (+GIVEAWAYS!)

19 Jul
Christmas Hats by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Colorado Craft Company

Good morning!  Free Shipping Days have just started over at Colorado Craft Company and it's a great time to pick up the fantastic new Christmas in July release!!  I'll be sharing some inspiration using the release today and tomorrow and I highly encourage you to check it out! Also, Colorado Craft ... View Post

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Layered Stencils with Inks and Glitter Paste – Concord & 9th

14 Jul
Popsicle Party by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Concord & 9th

Good evening!  The mailman dropped off the July Concord & 9th release this afternoon and I couldn't wait to dive in and play!  I LOVED the sneak peeks of the Popsicle Party layering stencil set and combined it with the Sweet Summer bundle to create some fun summery cards! For my first card I ... View Post

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Hero Arts July 2022 My Monthly Hero Kit Blog Hop (+GIVEAWAY!)

5 Jul
July My Monthly Hero Kit by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts

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

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Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Countdown, Day 2 (+GIVEAWAY!)

2 Jul
July My Monthly Hero Kit by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts

Good morning!  We’re continuing the countdown to the Hero Arts July My Monthly Hero kit today and I’m sharing a card using the new kit! I stamped those gorgeous layering flamingos in shades of pink and then die-cut them with the coordinating dies.  Next I took a bunch of blue and aqua ... View Post

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