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Creating a Custom Coverplate Die (VIDEO)

25 May
Thinking of You by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Good morning!  The Simon Says Stamp Cherished release is live and I'm back with another card and video to share!  I adore the Floral Sparkle die and wanted to use it to create the look of a coverplate die! Three videos in one week is somewhat of a record for me!  I'm as shocked as you are but ... View Post

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Faux Gold Leaf Stenciling for the Simon Says Stamp Cherished Release (VIDEO)

24 May
Thanks by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Hello!  The Simon Says Stamp Cherished release is now live and it's full of must-haves!  I have lots of cards to share over the next few days but I wanted to start with a trio of cards using the stunningly gorgeous Heart Mandala stencil! I actually made a video (I know, I know, second video ... View Post

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Chibitronics and Lawn Fawn Collaboration (VIDEO + GIVEAWAYS!)

22 May
Happy Anniversary by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Chibitronics

Good morning!  For the next three days the Chibitronics design team is collaborating with the Lawn Fawn design team to share creations using Lawn Fawn products and LED stickers from Chibitronics!  I actually had made a card a few weeks ago for the collaboration but the brand new Lawn Fawn release ... View Post

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bloghop, card-making, chibitronics, crafting, design team, video tutorial
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anniversary, chibitronics, copic, distress ink, interactive, lawn fawn, video tutorial

A Blog Named Hero: Copic Coloring on Vellum Flowers

7 Jun

Don’t forget to enter my 2nd Blogiversary Giveaway for a chance to win $50 to the crafty store of your choice!  You can find that post by clicking here!   And I'm also auctioning off this card for the Susan G. Komen Foundation and bidding is still open! Good evening!  I'm over at A Blog Named ... View Post

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ABNH, card-making, crafting, design team, video tutorial
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hero arts, lil inker designs, video tutorial

May the 4th Be With You! (+VIDEO)

4 May

Good morning!!  I'm here with a Star-Wars themed galaxy card to celebrate May the 4th!  May the 4th is a play on words of the “May the Force be with you” greeting from Star Wars and is an unofficial holiday celebrating all things Star Wars. A crafty friend of mine, Marcie Sharp, suggested a ... View Post

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distress ink, galaxy, lawn fawn, neat and tangled, video tutorial

Lawnscaping Challenge #129: Calling All Critters

2 May

Challenge #129, sponsored by Ellen Hutson, is to add some critters to your creations!  One lucky winner will win a $25 gift certificate to Ellen Hutson! I created an interactive sliding birthday card using the adorable otters from Lawn Fawn's Year Five stamp set: You can watch the ... View Post

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card-making, crafting, design team, lawnscaping, video tutorial
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interactive, lawn fawn, mama elephant, video tutorial

Distress Ink Stamping with Penny Black Florals (+VIDEO)

20 Apr

Good morning!  I've got a set of cards to share today, a video, and a quick opinion poll! ;) I am really loving my new Penny Black floral stamps!  I used another one a few weeks ago with zig markers and decided to try them out with distress inks today! (Watch in HD) I inked the ... View Post

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card-making, crafting
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Missing You (+VIDEO)

9 Feb

Good morning!  After posting my Christmas Card Challenges card this weekend I received a few requests for a tutorial using the Chibitronics LED light stickers so I decided to get over my fears and do a video! I did things a little differently this time and would love your feedback!  Over the ... View Post

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