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SAF 2017 Guest: Jessica Frost-Ballas

August 27, 2017      Nichole Heady      178 Comments

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We are pleased to introduce an exclusive presentation from Jessica Frost-Ballas. 

"Hello!  I’m Jessica Frost-Ballas from All the Sparkle and today I’ll be sharing a project using the 8th anniversary traditional gift of bronze as my inspiration. You’ll see bronze used in different aspects of my project from embossing powder to cardstock and embellishments and I’ll even show you how to create your own bronze embossing powder. Before starting my project I did a little research about bronze and discovered that it can range in color from greenish gold to red gold or even chocolate brown and the age and patina of the bronze will affect the overall color. So I decided to play with various shades of  bronze on my card and I encourage you to do the same!"

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Instructions

  1. First, die-cut the leaves from Tropical Teal cardstock using the Palm Prints coordinating dies. Reserve the negative that you cut the leaves from and place it in a stamp positioning tool (like a MISTI).  Fit the die-cut leaves inside the negative and arrange the Palm Prints stamps on top. Close the lid of the MISTI to pick up the stamps and then stamp them with Tropical Teal cardstock. You can do this technique using an acrylic block, it just goes a little faster if you can stamp several images at once using a stamp positioning tool.
  2. Then you’ll want to create a bronze embossing powder if you don’t have one.  I use a pretty equal mix of brass, copper, and gold embossing powders to create a custom shade of bronze.  You can add a litle more of one particular color if you’re looking for a greener, golder, or redder shade.
  3. To create the sentiment, adhere stick-it adhesive to the back of a piece of Tropical Teal cardstock and a small scrap of metallic bronze cardstock. Die-cut the sentiment from Boho Rounds four times from the Tropical Teal cardstock and once from the bronze cardstock. Peel the backing off the adhesive and adhere the die-cut words together to create a thick, dimensional sentiment. Adhere the bronze cardstock on top of the teal cardstock.
  4. Next gild the leaves by brushing versamark onto the leaves with a small paintbrush. To make it go faster I again place the die-cut leaves inside the negative in my MISTI so that I can stamp several leaves at the same time.  Squirt a little versamark reinker on an acrylic block and then use a small flat paintbrush to lightly brush versamark along the edges of the stamps.  I also flick versamark along the stem and vein lines of the stamps. You could achieve a similar look by swiping a versamark pad across the die-cuts but I prefer the detail I can get with a paintbrush.  A little goes a very long way with this technique so apply the versamark lightly. You can always go back and add more. Once you’re happy with the versamark coverage close the lid of your MISTI to stamp the versamark onto the leaves and then heat-emboss them with the bronze embossing powder.
  5. To create the bronze patina of the background panel, lightly swipe a versamark pad approximately two-thirds of the way across an A2 panel of Tropical Teal cardstock and heat-emboss it with the bronze embossing powder. Next, arrange the leaves on the background panel and adhere them with ATG adhesive. Remove the adhesive backing from the sentiment and adhere it over the leaves.  Finally add a few gemstones or other embellishments to finish the card with a little sparkle! I love the different shades of bronze on the card and you’ll notice that the metallic cardstock and embossing powder really changes color depending on how the light hits it. It’s quite a neat effect!

 

Supply-list

  • STAMPS: Palm Prints
  • INK: Versamark, Versamark refill, 
  • PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Tropical Teal, bronze metallic cardstock, 
  • DIES: Palm Prints
  • OTHER: bronze embossing powder (copper, brass, and gold work well too), flat paintbrush (1/4-3/4" wide), chocolate brown rhinestones (or other bronze color embellishment), embossing powder tool, heat gun, die cut machine, adhesive

The-Challenge

  • Now it's your turn!  Create a project featuring bronze metallics.  You can choose to re-create the exact project from Jessica above or design your own using the same concepts. Your project must also incorporate at least one Papertrey product.
  • Post your project on your blog, in your gallery, Instagram or on any other photo-hosting site (such as photobucket or flickr).
  • Add your project to the InLinkz list below.
  • You will have until 7am ET, Thursday, August 31st, to add your link to the list to be eligible to win. One project per person please.

The-Fine-Print

  • As a reminder, you will have until 7am ET, Thursday, August 31st, to add your link to the list to be eligible to win. 
  • One randomly selected winners will be chosen from all of the InLinkz entries on this post on Thursday, August 31st. The winner will be posted on our Thursday night Stamp-a-faire winners page after 9pm ET.  The randomly selected winner will get a $20 PTI gift certificate to spend however they like!
  • One randomly selected winner will be chosen from the comments of this post on Thursday as well. You will have until 7am ET, Thursday, August 31st to add your comment and be eligible to win. The randomly selected winner will get a $10 PTI gift certificate.

Isn't this just gorgeous? I love all of the layering and artistic elements that Jessica added to her project, it's just so pretty! Totally frame-worthy! How do you think you are going to adapt some of her techniques to your project?  We can't wait to see what you do with this!

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Keri says

    August 27, 2017 at 1:12 PM

    Such a striking card! It’s “bronzy” in all of the right places! 🙂 Beautiful job, Jessica!

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  2. Melanie Ann MacKenzie says

    August 27, 2017 at 1:22 PM

    This is utterly beautiful. The colours you chose are a fantastic combination. Cheers.

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  3. Susan W. says

    August 27, 2017 at 1:35 PM

    Simply stunning bronze themed card…love the patina you created! Thanks too for the recipe for making a custom bronze embossing. I went to Joanns and they had no bronze powder. 🙁

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  4. Patt H. says

    August 27, 2017 at 1:55 PM

    Wow, Jessica! I totally love this card! The coloring is amazing & the design is wonderful. LOVE this one!!

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  5. Jen says

    August 27, 2017 at 1:57 PM

    What a beautiful card Jessica, love the teal and bronze together! Gotta go see what I can create now, thanks for the inspiration!!

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  6. Sandye Curry says

    August 27, 2017 at 1:59 PM

    Probably my favorite card of all the beautiful cards! I hope to try this!

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  7. Catherine Milne says

    August 27, 2017 at 2:07 PM

    I have mixed embossing powders before when I didn’t have the proper color. It’s a great way to get the effect you want.

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  8. Pat Ackley says

    August 27, 2017 at 2:22 PM

    Such an elegant bronze card!

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  9. Shelly Sweigart says

    August 27, 2017 at 2:29 PM

    Love the the bronze looks classy and sophisticated on your card!

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  10. Terri Trotter Earley says

    August 27, 2017 at 2:41 PM

    I really like the idea of mixing embossing powders to create what you need. Great idea!

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  11. Marianne says

    August 27, 2017 at 2:54 PM

    Just gorgeous, Jessica!
    I don’t think I have any embossing powders that might work but I do have gold and copper inka gold…

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  12. Karen Rose says

    August 27, 2017 at 3:04 PM

    Beautiful Jessica! I learned a lot in this tutorial/video. This is so artistic! Thanks PTI for Stamp-a-Faire!

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  13. Sandy Dayhoff says

    August 27, 2017 at 3:09 PM

    Love every little detail of this card! So gorgeous!!

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  14. CathyL says

    August 27, 2017 at 3:19 PM

    Great idea to combine different embossing powders to create bronze!

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  15. Jamie Greene says

    August 27, 2017 at 3:19 PM

    Awesome technique!

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  16. DebbyG says

    August 27, 2017 at 3:22 PM

    This is a really beautiful technique and card. Thank you!

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  17. Aunt Min says

    August 27, 2017 at 3:24 PM

    Cool technique! I never thought about mixing embossing powders–very creative!

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  18. Jen Carter says

    August 27, 2017 at 3:28 PM

    That is such a pretty look! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Cindy O says

    August 27, 2017 at 3:35 PM

    The bronze variations look fabulous here! Love the idea of mixing colors for heat embossing.

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  20. Dewdrop says

    August 27, 2017 at 3:37 PM

    Thanks for the idea for mixing embossing powders, something I’ll be trying again for sure. I didn’t have the same combination by put together copper, a medium brown & gold, & like how it turned out.

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  21. Erin S says

    August 27, 2017 at 3:38 PM

    Great technique. Thanks for the instruction.

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  22. Lisa R. says

    August 27, 2017 at 3:50 PM

    What a beautiful card, Jessica. I especially love the look of swiping the Versamark across the paper. Nice touch!

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  23. Sharri R says

    August 27, 2017 at 4:02 PM

    BEAUTIFUL, LOVE THIS TECHNIQUE. ALTHOUGH, MINE DID NOT TURN OUT AS PRETTY AS YOURS. THINK MY SWIPING TECHNIQUE IS A LITTLE HEAVY HANDED. WILL HAVE TO PRACTICE.

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  24. Leslie L. says

    August 27, 2017 at 4:04 PM

    I love everything you did in this video. I never thought to use the versamark reinker and a paint brush for better control. I hope to get to work on this soon.

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  25. Colleen says

    August 27, 2017 at 4:15 PM

    Beautiful color with the bronze! I love your design and how you selectively placed the bronze on the card! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  26. Laraine Randall says

    August 27, 2017 at 4:16 PM

    Fabulous card! Great technique. Never thought to use the versamark reinker & a paint brush. I will have to try this! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  27. Linda S. says

    August 27, 2017 at 4:45 PM

    Still need to try this. So beautiful.

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  28. Lisa S. says

    August 27, 2017 at 4:50 PM

    Such a timeless technique. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  29. Virginia P says

    August 27, 2017 at 4:50 PM

    Love the colors!

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  30. Cheryl B. says

    August 27, 2017 at 5:00 PM

    Great technique, good video, wonderful card!

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  31. Karen B. says

    August 27, 2017 at 5:05 PM

    This is so pretty!

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  32. Tracy L. says

    August 27, 2017 at 5:44 PM

    I liked the yip bout mixing your embossing powders to get the desired color. Thanks for sharing.

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  33. Mary W says

    August 27, 2017 at 6:00 PM

    I love how the bronze looks almost like it is sprayed onto the cardstock. I sure will play with this technique to try to get different textures.

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  34. Kirsty Vittetoe says

    August 27, 2017 at 6:25 PM

    This is stunning, thanks for sharing the video!

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  35. Karen says

    August 27, 2017 at 6:53 PM

    Wow, what a gorgeous card using bronze. My last attempt didn’t quite turn out like I had expected, lol, so I will try again with this one. The inspiration card is beautiful!

    Karen

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  36. Sheila Bo Beila says

    August 27, 2017 at 7:33 PM

    OMG, the press n seal technique is life-changing! So glad you put that into your tutorial for a beautiful, bronzey card!

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  37. Angela Person says

    August 27, 2017 at 7:42 PM

    Awesome technique and card!!

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  38. Lisascreativeniche says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:23 PM

    I love the metallic highlights on the card base!

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  39. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:34 PM

    Thanks Keri! I hope you’ll give it a try!

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  40. Cynthia Johnson says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:35 PM

    I love this card. The teal looks like patina against the bronze and it’s beautiful!

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  41. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:35 PM

    Thank you Melanie! Apparently teal and bronze were popular! 😉

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  42. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:35 PM

    Susan, thank you! I had a hard time finding a bronze EP so I just decided to make one!

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  43. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:36 PM

    Thanks Patt! I hope you’ll try it!

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  44. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:37 PM

    Yay! Thanks! Can’t wait to see what you’ll create!

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  45. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:38 PM

    Oh my goodness, thanks Sandye! I’m very flattered! There are some STUNNING cards out there!!

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  46. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:38 PM

    Yes, it results in some fun discoveries!

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  47. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:39 PM

    Thanks Pat!

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  48. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:39 PM

    Thank you Shelly! That’s what I was hoping for so I’m glad it worked! 🙂

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  49. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:40 PM

    It’s a lot of fun and you can make some really interesting mixes with embossing powders and embossing glitters!

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  50. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:41 PM

    Thanks Marianne! I think those would make a really pretty shade of bronze! Can’t wait to see it!

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  51. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:42 PM

    Thank you Karen! I hope you’ll give it a try!

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  52. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:42 PM

    Thanks so much Sandy!!

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  53. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:43 PM

    Thank you Cathy! It’s nice to be able to control exactly what shade you end up with!

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  54. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:43 PM

    Thanks Jamie!

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  55. Manda says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:44 PM

    This is one amazing card! Love how you made the bronze embossing colour by mixing it yourself!

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  56. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:44 PM

    Debby, thank you! I hope to see your cards in the link up! 🙂

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  57. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:44 PM

    Thank you so much!

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  58. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:45 PM

    Thanks Jen! I hope you’ll give it a try! 🙂

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  59. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:46 PM

    Thank you Cindy! It’s a lot of fun to create custom embossing powders…I hope you’ll try it!

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  60. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:46 PM

    You’re welcome! I can’t wait to see your card!

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  61. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:47 PM

    Thank you so much Erin!

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  62. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:48 PM

    Thanks Lisa! Usually we try so hard to get total coverage with versamark and embossing powder so it’s fun to go for a really imperfect look sometimes! Takes the pressure off! 😉

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  63. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:49 PM

    Sharri, thank you! I hope you’ll post yours, I look forward to seeing it! It’s definitely a very light swipe but sometimes the heavier coverage looks really cool, too!

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  64. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:49 PM

    Thanks Leslie! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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  65. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:50 PM

    Thanks so much Colleen! I hope you’ll give it a try!

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  66. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:51 PM

    Laraine, thanks! I can’t wait to see what you create!

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  67. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:51 PM

    Thanks Linda! I look forward to seeing your creations!

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  68. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:51 PM

    Thanks Lisa! I hope you’ll give it a try!

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  69. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:52 PM

    Thank you Virginia! It turns out that teal is a popular choice for bronze! 😉

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  70. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:52 PM

    Thanks Cheryl!

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  71. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:53 PM

    Karen, thank you so much!

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  72. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:53 PM

    Thanks Tracy! I hope you’ll give it a try!

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  73. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:54 PM

    Ooh, I didn’t think of it that way but you’re right! It does look a little like spray paint! I can’t wait to see what you’ll create!

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  74. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:54 PM

    Thanks so much Kirsty!

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  75. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:54 PM

    Thank you Karen! I look forward to seeing your creation!

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  76. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:55 PM

    Sheila, ha ha, thank you!! A friend reminded me of that recently and I immediately kidnapped the press and seal from the kitchen and it has yet to find its way back! 😉

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  77. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:55 PM

    Thank you Angela! I hope you’ll give it a try!

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  78. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:56 PM

    Thanks Lisa! Metallics make everything better! 😉

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  79. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:56 PM

    Thank you so much Cynthia! I hope you’ll try it! 🙂

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  80. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:57 PM

    Manda, thank you! If you can’t find something crafty just make your own! 😉

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  81. S. Molinari says

    August 27, 2017 at 9:12 PM

    Love the effects you got with the embossing powders!

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  82. Conniecrafter says

    August 27, 2017 at 9:24 PM

    so cool, love the technique

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  83. Dana Kirby says

    August 27, 2017 at 9:26 PM

    What a great video!! So many wonderful techniques that I will give a try!!

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  84. Lisa says

    August 27, 2017 at 9:34 PM

    This is wonderful. Love the colors, love the leaves, and love that each time you make it you’ll get a different, yet similarly striking result. 🙂

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  85. Jan metcalf says

    August 27, 2017 at 9:54 PM

    Pretty color! I am thinking of trying a bird house roof!

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  86. Tracy A says

    August 27, 2017 at 9:55 PM

    Stunning card. That swiping technique gives such a wonderful result.

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  87. Kris says

    August 27, 2017 at 10:28 PM

    Beautiful card! All the little touches made for a fabulous finale.

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  88. Kim Maxwell says

    August 27, 2017 at 10:53 PM

    Beautiful card!! Love the bronze with the teal cardstock. I normally don’t like bronze, but this video changed my mind. Thanks for sharing.

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  89. Pat from sd says

    August 27, 2017 at 11:08 PM

    What a gorgeous card and I love all the different ways you used the embossing powders on your card.

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  90. Ann says

    August 27, 2017 at 11:08 PM

    So many wonderful little tips in your video. And your card is just gorgeous.

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  91. Noelle says

    August 27, 2017 at 11:09 PM

    Wow mixing the powders – fun idea Jessica! What a wonderfull bronzy layers!

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  92. Krissie says

    August 27, 2017 at 11:09 PM

    Wow, it’s time to play with some of my embossing powders. And never thought about mixing colors nor using versamark/brush for a bit more control.

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  93. Patty says

    August 27, 2017 at 11:10 PM

    Everything is so beautiful about this card and I especially love your background! So pretty.

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  94. PT says

    August 27, 2017 at 11:28 PM

    Such a gorgeous card! The metallic sheen and bronze is highlighted perfectly against the bold teal color.

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  95. Mimi R says

    August 27, 2017 at 11:35 PM

    Gorgeous card, the bronze is so cool.

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  96. Deborah Rosenow says

    August 27, 2017 at 11:48 PM

    Wow, this is a great technique!

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  97. Annette Snyder says

    August 28, 2017 at 2:25 AM

    Amazing card!!

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  98. Debs says

    August 28, 2017 at 4:25 AM

    This card is stunning. Thank you for the great technique tips, I especially like how you swiped across the card panel and added embossing powder. I’m going to add that to my repertoire.

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  99. Isabel Z says

    August 28, 2017 at 5:47 AM

    I have been super busy packing for a trip this weekend so I haven’t been able to play along but I have enjoyed looking at all of the beautiful creations.

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  100. Leigh Penner says

    August 28, 2017 at 5:54 AM

    What a cool idea to combine embossing powders! I don’t think I’ve ever tried this before…

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  101. Adele Holcomb says

    August 28, 2017 at 6:02 AM

    Thanks for the tip about using VersaMark reinker and a paintbrush.

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  102. Sandy S. says

    August 28, 2017 at 6:50 AM

    This is stunning and of course makes me wish I had bought that leaf set.

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  103. Becca Yahrling says

    August 28, 2017 at 7:26 AM

    All that sparkle is just gorgeous! LOVE bronze and teal together.

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  104. Jennifer Thompson says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:37 AM

    What a cool technique! So glad you shared it!

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  105. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:41 AM

    Thank you! I hope you’ll give it a try!

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  106. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:42 AM

    Thanks so much Connie!

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  107. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:42 AM

    Yay, thanks Dana! I can’t wait to see your take on it! 🙂

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  108. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:45 AM

    Thank you Lisa! It’s definitely something you can’t replicate but it’s kinda fun that way! 😉 Takes the stress off trying to make the same thing twice!

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  109. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:45 AM

    Jan, that would be gorgeous! I hope to see it soon!

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  110. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:45 AM

    Thanks Tracy, that might be my favorite part! 😉

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  111. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:46 AM

    Thank you so much Kris! 🙂

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  112. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:46 AM

    Kim, you and me both! I was a little hesitant about the bronze but I love the way it ended up! 🙂

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  113. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:46 AM

    Thank you Pat! I hope you’ll give it a try!

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  114. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:47 AM

    Ann, thank you!

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  115. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:47 AM

    Noelle, thank you! I hope you’ll give it a try!

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  116. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    Krissie, I can’t wait to see what you’ll create!

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  117. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    Thank you so much Patty!

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  118. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    Thanks! This is my first time combining the two colors and I really love how they work together!

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  119. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:49 AM

    Thank you Mimi!

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  120. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:49 AM

    Thanks Deborah!

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  121. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:49 AM

    Annette, thank you so much!

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  122. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:50 AM

    Yay Debs, can’t wait to see what you create!

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  123. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:50 AM

    Isabel, thanks! I hope you have a great trip!

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  124. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:50 AM

    Thanks Leigh! I hope you’ll give it a try…you can come up with some really amazing colors!

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  125. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:51 AM

    Thanks Adele, I can’t wait to see what you’ll create!

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  126. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:51 AM

    Sandy, thanks! Yes it’s a great set! 😉

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  127. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:51 AM

    Becca, thank you! Sparkle makes everything better! 😉

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  128. Jessica Frost-Ballas says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks Jennifer, I hope you’ll give it a try!

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  129. Linda Craig says

    August 28, 2017 at 9:55 AM

    Great ideas to get the bronze look.

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  130. Olga V. says

    August 28, 2017 at 1:03 PM

    Awesome card, Jessica! thank you for inspiration!

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  131. Bev Wilkinson says

    August 28, 2017 at 3:20 PM

    So happy I got to use my new Kinda Corny set with this technique since the bronze made me feel in a fall-ish mood. Thanks for the video!

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  132. Birgit says

    August 28, 2017 at 3:29 PM

    Your card is stunning!

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  133. merryf says

    August 28, 2017 at 3:42 PM

    This is absolutely stunning! I can’t wait to try this technique.

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  134. Mary says

    August 28, 2017 at 4:20 PM

    I love your choice of colors! Beautiful!

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  135. Lisa K says

    August 28, 2017 at 4:56 PM

    The bronze is gorgeous! I just love it!

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  136. Teddra says

    August 28, 2017 at 5:10 PM

    Swiping versamark on the background panel and embossing is GENIUS!

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  137. MelissaF says

    August 28, 2017 at 7:01 PM

    Wow, so many excellent techniques in one video, and the resulting bronze beauty is worth it! LOVE your gorgeous card, the background patina is so pretty and looked simple too! Love the pretty leaves and thanks for tips on applying Versamark details with the brush, so clever. I love your bronze color embossing powder mix, really adds dimension.

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  138. Nancy Penir says

    August 28, 2017 at 7:09 PM

    Gorgeous card, Jessica! Loved the video, and working on a card now! Hugs!

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  139. Carmela says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:01 PM

    This is such a gorgeous color combination! Love it!

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  140. Janet Ingraham says

    August 28, 2017 at 8:08 PM

    Fabulous bronze & teal card. Love this

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  141. Betty D Wright says

    August 28, 2017 at 9:25 PM

    The bronze detailing is amazing! Beautifully done!

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  142. Jen shears says

    August 28, 2017 at 9:27 PM

    So incredibly beautiful, Jessica!! What a gorgeous technique!!

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  143. LaFaunB says

    August 28, 2017 at 9:42 PM

    Wow! This video was packed with techniques. I love the overall bronze effect of this cool card!!

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  144. Kathy Mc says

    August 28, 2017 at 10:56 PM

    Jessica, your embossing on Tropical Teal is just stunning! I decided to go with Ocean Tides. This has been so much fun, and I’ve learned all kinds of great tips and tricks from you gals. TFS!

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  145. Betty N says

    August 28, 2017 at 11:01 PM

    Your card is amazing! Thank you for the technique – will have to give it a try!

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  146. LR says

    August 29, 2017 at 12:46 AM

    Beautiful card, Jessica, and great video. I learned a lot of new ideas and techniques. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  147. Nancy M says

    August 29, 2017 at 2:32 AM

    Glad to see how resourceful Jessica was in mixing her own bronze embossing powder. The color is gorgeous.

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  148. Nenette says

    August 29, 2017 at 4:32 AM

    I’m in love with the techniques you used in this card, Jessica. Thanks so much for the inspiration!!!

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  149. Susan P says

    August 29, 2017 at 9:25 AM

    Your card is gorgeous Jessica! I tried this technique with Delicata inks for a bronze look. I need to pick up some metallic embossing powder now! Thanks for the great video Jessica!

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  150. Becky Green says

    August 29, 2017 at 10:31 AM

    This is GORGEOUS, Jessica! I LOVE ALL of the bronzing you’ve done, & didn’t know of the range of colors that can be found! THANK YOU! OFF TO CREATE! 😉

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  151. Victoria Nelson says

    August 29, 2017 at 11:34 AM

    Beautiful card! And now I need to create my own blend of bronze embossing powder!

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  152. Deniseinindy says

    August 29, 2017 at 1:37 PM

    Bronze and teal are so gorgeous together. Thank you for sharing how you custom blended the embossing powder.

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  153. Greta H says

    August 29, 2017 at 3:07 PM

    Love the background & the effect using Versamark with a paintbrush–gotta try that!

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  154. Jeni says

    August 29, 2017 at 7:08 PM

    Such a beautiful card! I can’t wait to try this technique when I get a Versamark Reinker. And a great use for the MISTI. I just got one of these & haven’t played around with it too much.

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  155. Luanne Ford says

    August 29, 2017 at 8:19 PM

    I just love this card, and the video on how you created it! Thank you so much for sharing with us!

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  156. Helen F. says

    August 29, 2017 at 8:59 PM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS card! Love this technique and mixing different colors of embossing powders to create really stretches your supplies…gotta love that 😉

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  157. S. Molinari says

    August 29, 2017 at 9:08 PM

    So pretty! Love the look! Can’t wait to play!

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  158. Hlee says

    August 29, 2017 at 9:30 PM

    I love watching videos and learning new things. I have the Versamark refill and never thought about using it the way Jessica has. Great idea that I will be using often!

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  159. Ruth C says

    August 29, 2017 at 11:23 PM

    I love the bronze patina on your background panel! Beautiful card!

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  160. Julie says

    August 30, 2017 at 2:16 AM

    Jessica – this is such a fabulous card – I love the “bronze” on the deep teal and the brushed metallic background is awesome!!!

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  161. Betsy L. says

    August 30, 2017 at 4:50 AM

    It’s beautiful!!! Love the swiping effect of the versamark and embossing!

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  162. angie b says

    August 30, 2017 at 7:47 AM

    Can’t wait to try this!

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  163. Leanne S says

    August 30, 2017 at 8:09 AM

    Beautiful!!

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  164. lainey says

    August 30, 2017 at 8:19 AM

    Well that was fun! I would never think to paint with Versamark but it really helped getting into my small spaces!

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  165. Sue in Grapevine says

    August 30, 2017 at 10:36 AM

    I love the direct to paper look for your card background.

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  166. Imke Ludwig says

    August 30, 2017 at 12:20 PM

    All this glitter and shimmer- love it !

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  167. Kate says

    August 30, 2017 at 12:51 PM

    I had such a good time with this challenge-thank you!

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  168. D.Ann C says

    August 30, 2017 at 7:02 PM

    Cool bronze recipe and I am flipping out over that soft blown look of the embossed edge! Love this idea of using the traditional anniversaries for PTI’s 10th!

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  169. Cynthia says

    August 30, 2017 at 7:45 PM

    So many great ways to use Versamark!

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  170. Marilyn in Michigan says

    August 30, 2017 at 7:59 PM

    Love the colors! So rich!

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  171. Karen B says

    August 30, 2017 at 8:21 PM

    Thank you for the unique techniques! And I love you color choices!

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  172. Karen Carlie says

    August 30, 2017 at 8:28 PM

    Thank you for sharing so many techniques! They add so much depth to your beautiful card!

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  173. Carrie Crafts says

    August 30, 2017 at 10:17 PM

    2017 SAF was THE event of all crafting events! It was such a treat to have 3 days of fun crafty activity! I managed to complete 14 of the 21 challenges. Thank you SO much for putting on such an amazing event!!

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  174. Angela W says

    August 30, 2017 at 11:28 PM

    I ran out of time before I got to try this awesome technique. I watched the video, though, and it looks awesome! Thanks for the video which showed how easy it was to complete this look! I will definitely try it in the near future.

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  175. Lori B says

    August 30, 2017 at 11:38 PM

    Beautiful card! Thank you for your tip filled video-never would have thought about using Versamark reinker with a paint brush.

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  176. josiane says

    August 31, 2017 at 1:54 AM

    This card is so beautiful! I haven’t tried embossing powders in long time so Jessica’s card has inspired me to try them again.

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  177. Anne says

    August 31, 2017 at 2:57 AM

    Your card is so stylish Jessica and I loved your video tutorial. Definitely one of my favourites this year.

    Reply
  178. Kristie H says

    August 31, 2017 at 4:40 AM

    This time of year always has me thinking about using bronze on fall themed cards. It’s so pretty with dark chocolate cardstock!

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