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Layered Stenciling – Waffle Flower February Release (+GIVEAWAYS!)

5 Feb
Oversized Hope by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Waffle Flower

Good morning!  I’m so excited to be a stop on the hop for the February release from Waffle Flower!  Here’s what I created today using the new Sunburst stencil! I decided to do a few layers of ink blending with the new Sunburst stencil and I love the results!  I used eight inks and went over ... View Post

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bloghop, card-making, crafting, guest-designer
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stencil, waffle flower

Stenciling Tips and Tricks and Lisa Frank Inspired Cards – Scrapbook.com

23 Dec
Stenciling Tips and Tricks by Jessica Frost-Ballas with Scrapbook.com

Good afternoon!  I'm heading into the final Christmas preparations around here but thought I'd pop in to share a quick video with some stenciling tips and tricks and a pair of Lisa Frank inspired cards!  When I first saw these new stencils over at Scrapbook.com I immediately thought of Lisa Frank's ... View Post

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card-making, crafting, video tutorial
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hero arts, honey bee stamps, scrapbook.com, stencil

Spotlight Ink Blending and the November MFT Release

10 Nov
Cable Knit Sweater Stencil by Jessica Frost-Ballas for MFT Stamps

Good morning!  Today I've got a simple pair of holiday cards to share featuring the November 2020 release from MFT Stamps! I did a little spotlight ink-blending on colored cardstock to show off the new Cable Knit Sweater stencil!  On the teal panel I blended peacock feathers, chipped ... View Post

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card-making, crafting, design team, guest-designer
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christmas card, ink blending, mft stamps, stencil

Layered Stenciling

31 Aug
Love You by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a quick card using a fun and easy technique: stencil layering!  With a few rotations of my stencil I can create a totally new look! To start I spray the Solar Burst stencil lightly with Thermoweb Pixie Spray.  Pixie Spray is a tacky, repositionable adhesive ... View Post

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card-making, crafting, design team, simon says stamp
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simon says stamp, stencil

Trinity Stamps Turns One Release Blog Hop (+GIVEAWAY!)

27 Jun
You Rock by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Trinity Stamps

Good morning!  Today I am excited to help Trinity Stamps celebrate their first birthday!!  I had the opportunity to meet the owner of Trinity Stamps, Taniesa, earlier this year at SSS Create and she is an absolute sweetheart!  I highly recommend checking our her fabulous company and all their great ... View Post

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bloghop, card-making, crafting, guest-designer
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stencil, trinity stamps, watercolor

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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card-making, crafting, design team, simon says stamp
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distress oxide ink, simon says stamp, stencil

HBD Birthday Cards, Part 2!

26 May
HBD by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Good morning!  Today I'm back with two more birthday cards using the HBD die from Simon Says Stamp and CZ Design.  You can find yesterday's cards here.  Today I tried to go a little more masculine and tried a new-to-me product that I just adore! I started by blending cracked pistachio, ... View Post

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birthday card, distress oxide ink, stencil

HBD Birthday Cards, Part 1!

25 May
HBD by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Good morning!  Over the next two days I'm going to share four birthday cards using the same fun HBD die from Simon Says Stamp and CZ Design!  There's a lot of variety in the finished cards and hopefully they'll give you some new ideas!  Today I have a pair of more feminine birthday cards to ... View Post

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card-making, crafting
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alcohol ink, birthday card, foil, stencil

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