Distress Oxide Ink Blending Combinations and Swatch Book

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

What are some of your favorite distress oxide ink blending combos? Do you like to keep your blends to one color family or do you mix and match them to fit your cards?

[@alexandraw.4071]

My fav is spun sugar, picked rasberry and festive berries 😍 very cool idea 👍🏼

[@christinabae7666]

I like nature colors with an unexpected pop of a third color. I’ve been enjoying lawnfawn critters and often think about the background colors for them

[@cathymorris8072]

This video is such an inspiration! Seeing your process for blending in real time was so helpful. I look forward to seeing what you do with the newest Distress color Lost Shadow! Now I'm off to watch your other ink blending videos! Thank you so much for all your videos.

[@ardyth]

Super video! This is a labour of love and a fabulous resource!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks so much, Ardyth!! I appreciate your support!

[@lindahartman38]

Thank you for sharing this! I’m a new card maker with so much to learn. Your combos are brand give me a great place to start.

[@murnan11]

What beautiful combinations. Thank you!!☺️

[@pamelaaune-schmidt9118]

Oh my goodness, this was excellent. I am reluctant to use my Distress Oxides because they have been so tough to blend. This video taught me several key things: the right cardstock, inking off the excess before starting into the cardstock, and using a paper towel to prevent smearing. I'm saying DUH to myself, LOL but so grateful I learned!

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Great video, Jess! What a fantastic idea. Thank you for sharing!

[@ledonnamacurdy6081]

I love this idea. Your blending is beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks so much, LeDonna! I just love blending and all the color combos you can create!

[@christinabae7666]

I wrote down all the color combos you put together. I really needed that inspiration since I struggle with what colors look nice together. This is a well made video without all the yakity-product-pushing junk I don’t need...thank you for doing one that is worthy of replays. I 👍🏼and subscribed and will come in with questions about distress line colors. Thank you so much...also, nice tip about not contaminating inkpads by smudging enough to use outside the pad on the non stick surface. That’s why some my inkpads look ewww, ok got it ty

[@hdb80]

Very helpful, thank you Jessica.

[@TraceyMcNeely]

Jessica what a useful video, a great way for me to get all my handwritten colour blends out of my notebook and into a useful visual format!

[@AllieinCali]

I adore the distress oxides. They are so versatile---you created some blends I would never have thought to put together and they look gorgeous. Thanks so much.

[@gretchenwilson1482]

Thanks so much for sharing your awesomeness of blending and the colors used! I just love them!💜💞😷🇺🇸

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks so much, Gretchen! ❤️

[@lking1986]

Your work is beautiful... thank you for sharing this helpful resource!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks Laurie! ❤️

[@phammyenn]

They're all beautiful blends! Blues are my favorite! Thanks again for sharing!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Aww thank you!! I’ll keep more blue blends in mind!! 💙

[@mpbailey18]

What an great video and a true labor of love in making all those swatches! I REALLY appreciate blending done in real time...so very helpful and interesting. Wish more tutorials were done this way. Thank you!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks for the feedback Marilyn! I’ll try to keep that in mind! I always worry about boring people when it takes me forever to make a card! 😉❤️😘

[@jwalker7890]

THANK YOU so much! I love all of them.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you like them!! ❤️

[@djmsutherland]

Fabulous video and such a great reference! Thank you for sharing. Love all the different combos you have done - they are all beautiful.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks so much, Debbie! ❤️

[@bertas-cards]

I love your ink blending videos. I like to try different colors that I haven’t seen used together to see what happens. Picked raspberry, squeezed lemonade & twisted citron is one I like. Thank you for sharing your tips.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Ooh that sounds like a fun combo!! Or like a yummy tropical drink! 😂😉😘

[@ruth6511]

Such pretty colors. Thanks for sharing. I hope to do this at some point!!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks Ruth! ❤️

[@robinridpath7542]

Great video Jessica! I love watching you ink blend and I am amazed at some of the combos you try, which always turn out beautifully. Thanks for the insight on how you come up with some of your blends.

[@gailbrown8093]

Love the color blends! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks Gail! ❤️

[@kimjriley5463]

Love this! Beautiful blending!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks so much, Kim! ❤️

[@AZTIDROW]

Thanks for doing the first blend in real time. Love all the colors you have chosen. You’ve inspired me to give it a try. ❤️

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks Carol! You should definitely give it a try! And I’m glad the real time helped! ❤️❤️❤️

[@anamatias6604]

I love this. Thank you so much.

[@kraftyenchantments]

Thanks for sharing this! I love the pinks and purple blends. I tend to gravitate to those as they’re my favorites.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You’re welcome! ❤️

[@melissafriedrich3171]

Great color combos, love your binder organization for them. I tend to use color combos that remind me of sunrises and sunsets.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks Melissa! I gravitate towards those colors too!! ❤️

[@christinabae7666]

Would love to see some unique color combos using kitch flamingo in the future. I just bought it and need some help. Could you please do a video more on the latest colors speckled egg, rustic wilderness, and flamingo! Really enjoyed this video you made thanks

[@goddessofocracoke]

Awesome information!!! Thank you so much 😊

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You're very welcome!

[@annettereed6146]

Thank you! I do not own very many oxides yet, but I have so much swatching that needs done for everything I have. This is very helpful and will revisit later.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You're very welcome! Yes, swatching is one of those things I love to have finished but I don't always love the process of doing them all! 😉

[@shellyp8731]

Oooh! These are such beautiful ink blending combinations! I just love your organized binder! You’ve got so many options now for your lovely scene cards! 💕❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks Shelly! It’s very helpful for finding color palette ideas! ❤️

[@susancasiano8081]

Brand new to card making. Thank you for showing this as I'm just learning to blend. This will help a lot!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Welcome to the cardmaking world! You're going to love it!! ❤ I'm glad it helps, feel free to ask questions anytime!

[@staceyfortin4671]

Thanks Jessica, this is very helpful! I’ve learned.......my inks are way too dry!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks Stacey! Yes ink those pads!! 😉

[@aprilzderad4794]

Great video! I’ve really enjoyed seeing all the blends you’ve done. They are such a great reference - thanks for sharing!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks April! I'm so glad you're enjoying them! Are there any color blends you'd like to see me do?

[@lorijames6902]

Your blends are great.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks so much, Lori!

[@gingerpayne7310]

Thank you for this wonderful idea! Can’t wait to try this out.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You're welcome! I hope you find it useful, too!!

[@luawannanigra7911]

Thank you sooo much for sharing with us !!! :)

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You’re welcome! ❤️

[@margaretmilczarek7885]

Great video. I made a few cards using your blends from your previous video. I am keen to make a swatch and try your new blends.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

I’m so glad to hear that Margaret! ❤️ I’ll try to keep adding more!

[@janeswigart2955]

Thank you! Very informative video!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You’re very welcome! ❤️

[@geegee8675]

Tyfs, luv this video. So helpful. Ty

[@Naushabulous]

Oooo, I was waiting for this video from you! Thank you 💕

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You’re welcome!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lorispitzer8289]

Fantastic tutorial! Thanks!! I love bluey-green mixes and purpley-pink mixes. I also appreciate the link to your pinterest site! Have a terrific weekend!! Love your professionalism and love to watch you create so many cool things! Lori S in PA

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Aww, thanks so much Lori! That really means a lot to me! Have an amazing weekend!

[@alexistroncoso9710]

What a wonderfull idea

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lizziedae91]

I just use wvr colors I feel like but i do like to blend on a silpat mat and then spray the leftover ink with water and create additional backgrounds so I don’t waste any ink

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

That's a great idea! I love the colors you get from ink-smooshing and it is a great way to use up that leftover ink!

[@sheridanielson3740]

I have a Brother label maker as well and for the life of me I can't chain print. What am I doing wrong?

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Hi Sheri, I have an older model but to set up chain print I go to Function > Margin > Chain print. You may have to use the L/R arrows to find chain print after you're on the margin settings. Then after I finish printing each label I press ESC so that it doesn't feed more tape until I'm finished.