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Happy 4th of July (and an awesome holiday sale!)

4 Jul
Happy 4th by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Good morning and Happy 4th of July to those celebrating!  I wanted to pop in with a fun card before getting back to some holiday baking and cooking! :) I was eager to play with the new Layered Fireworks stencil set from Trinity Stamps!  I started by placing the stencil over a 3.5" by 8" panel ... View Post

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distress oxides, embossing, simon says stamp, trinity stamps

No-Line Copic Coloring

30 Jun
Hey by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Good morning!  I can't believe today is the last day of June!?!  Where did the month go?!  It's been a little crazy around here the past few days...if you follow me on IG you know that my husband had a bicycle accident and fractured his wrist in two places and his elbow.  So he has a cast for two ... View Post

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Painting with Reinkers

23 Jun
Purrmaid Kisses by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Hello!  Today I'm sharing a pair of cards I created using the Summer Cuddly Critters from Simon Says Stamp that I colored earlier this week! I used prismacolor colored pencils to color the images and then used distress ink reinkers to watercolor vibrant backgrounds for my critters! I ... View Post

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More with the Simon Says Stamp July Card Kit: Bee Yourself

15 Jun
We Bee-Long Together by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Good morning!  Have you picked up the newest Simon Says Stamp Card Kit: Bee Yourself yet? I shared two cards using the kit yesterday and today I have another card and coordinating envelope to share! Today I'm sharing how to combine the kit with some older Simon Says Stamp products for ... View Post

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Simon Says Stamp July Card Kit: Bee Yourself

14 Jun
Sweet as Can Bee by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Good morning!  I’m excited to share a card using the brand new July Card Kit from Simon Says Stamp: Bee Yourself!  This fun kit contains: Simon Says Stamp Bee Yourself 6 x 8 clear stamp set Honey Bee The Bee's Knees exclusive 6 x 6 paper pad 3 Simon Says Stamp custom foilable cards ... View Post

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Simon Says Stamp Rest and Refresh Blog Hop (+VIDEO and GIVEAWAY!)

7 Jun
Hello Paradise by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Good morning!  I’m super excited to be a stop on the hop for the Simon Says Stamp Rest and Refresh blog hop!! Have you checked out the new release yet?  It’s FABULOUS!!! Simon Says Clear Stamps WILDFLOWERS... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp DAISY BOUQUET Wafer... [ SSS ... View Post

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Simon Says Stamp Rest and Refresh Release!

6 Jun
Thanks by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Hello and good morning!!  I’m super excited to share that there’s a new Simon Says Stamp release, Rest and Refresh, and it’s available RIGHT NOW!!  The release is filled with tons of gorgeous products!  Here’s a quick look at all the new release: Simon Says Clear Stamps ... View Post

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More from the Simon Says Stamp Celebrate You Release

19 May
Have the Best Day Ever by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Good morning!  Just popping in to share one more card from the Simon Says Stamp Celebrate You release!  I really loved this set of Suzy's watercolor prints and have another one to share today, this one utilizing watercolors! I started by taping the card to a hardboard and then watercolored it ... View Post

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mijello mission gold watercolor, mijello mission gold watercolors, simon says stamp, watercolor

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