20 INK BLENDING Tips and Tricks for Beginners!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

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[@lobo1368]

Red barn is my favorite distress color. Hard to choose, citron is sweet. I totally appreciate the tip also on the Strathmore! Wish I'd known these things a year ago Jessica!😆

[@longlivedemocracy756]

It’s hard to pick just one color. But I guess I could say maybe peacock feathers. But I really love them all and use them often. I am missing quite a few colors so I do appreciate the opportunity to win a prize. Thank you again!

[@Lizzzardette]

Uff, that's a tough one! I love so many of the colours but for last year's Christmas cards I've really come to appreciate Antique Linen. This colour proved to be so versatile for blending out a variety of other colours (for example going from Seedless Preserves to Picked Raspberry to Antique Linen, or from Peacock Feathers to Cracked Pistacchio to Antique Linen, just to name two) and has truly found a way into my heart! :)

[@deereip5439]

Blue and green are my favorite colors, so peacock feathers may be my favorite.

[@sarataubman430]

I wish I'd found your channel YEARS ago Jessica. It would have saved an awful lot of heartache. Many thanks for such an inspiring video

[@Hash4ever]

Wilted Violet is my favorite so far. I just cannot thank you enough for this video. It will mean the difference in my card making. May God bless you and keep you healthy.

[@cindytartt4048]

I’m new to cards, ink and paper and I love it. Your video is SO beautiful and easy to understand. ❤🇦🇺❤️

[@MelissaLooks]

These were great tips Jessica. I can’t believe that I have not thought to use a paper towel to prevent inky fingers. My favorite oxide is Abandoned Coral.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thank you!! Yes inky fingers are the bane of my existence on card panels!! Or inky cat toes cause that happens a lot, too. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I LOVE abandoned coral! ❤️❤️❤️

[@elizabethpetersen5568]

You covered my favorite tip - I cut my Bristol smooth paper just a little bigger than A2 size so I can trim down the edges that sometimes have a darker blend on them. My favorite distress oxide ink blending combo is tumbled glass, peacock feathers and faded jeans.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

It’s such an easy trick but makes a huge difference! 😉❤️😘 Thanks for watching!!

[@rochellenowik9875]

Love the tip about the copy paper underneath and marking the sections. This will be particularly helpful when you have the paper towel covering so much of the card.

[@susancarlson2547]

Really appreciate this video & will return to it again & again fir reference! Thank you!!!🙏🙋‍♀️🤩

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You’re very welcome, thanks for watching!! Be sure to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway! ❤️❤️❤️

[@gailo.2645]

A true beginner video. Thank you so much! It's nice to know that at least some of my efforts were not all user error! 😊

[@leighcarte4688]

This was an amazing video… even three years later. I think it’s the best video on blending/inking/ paper ever. So glad I came across it!!

[@craftcreek4624]

Best blending video & commentary - thank you! I would like to see more unique combinations please.

[@craftytlc]

This is the most detailed video that I have seen for color blending. Thank you !

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You’re very welcome!! Make sure to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway! 😉❤️❤️

[@at2515]

My favorite color is Salty Ocean.

[@zlatkakabaivanova9843]

This is very helpful, thank you! My favorite distress ink color is peacock feathers.

[@carolbrown3054]

Thank you for this detailed video. You answered several questions I’ve had when playing with my distress oxide inks. At this time, my favorite color is Salty Ocean.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You’re very welcome! And salty ocean is a FABULOUS color!! 💙💙💙

[@uqox]

These were all such great tips, easy to understand, and easy to follow. I'm just starting to explore making cards from scratch, instead of enhancing cheap cards to look expensive. Watching your demo makes me have an achievable goal for starting to make my own cards. Thank you, so much, for this in-depth demo. I'm going to explore all of your videos over the coming months and see if I can't complete some cards with a modest investment into some of the blending tools and ink suggestions you've made here. I have limited room for crafting and will always appreciate *compact* and stackable solutions that will allow me to save space and stay highly organized. Thanks again for this video and I look forward to emploring your video library.

[@kiraparker8302]

I’m new to this blending world and you make it look so easy. Your talent is unbelievable. Can’t wait to try your tricks!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Aww thank you so much!! You’re in for a world of fun with ink blending!! Make sure to subscribe and comment your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway! 😉❤️😘

[@anjanowackadeklopp761]

Great storage. Thank you for the tips. My favorite ink color is broken china in both stiles oxide and distress.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Lifeisbeautifulngrand]

thanks so much for this.. I almost gave up until I followed your instructions .. I have all of the supplies but couldn't master it until now!Thank you

[@norinemueller4588]

this was one of the best videos I have seen on blending thank you

[@bertas-cards]

Jess, thank you so much for this video. I too found Neenah had to work with. I love both Bristol smooth & vellum surface. Picking one color is hard to do. I trend to reach for squeezed lemonade oxide the most. I prefer brushes over foam. If I do use foam it is the domed ones. Great video.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks so much for watching, Roberta! I love squeezed lemonade! It’s such a happy color!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@shellyt9620]

I know this is an older video. I had to take a moment to thank you. This was the best video I’ve seen for new stampers or blenders. Your work is absolutely amazing. Thank you again. I’m sure these take a lot of time to record.

[@nomic50]

WOW you make it look so easy your blending is beautiful thank you so much.

[@Mar-bk7gx]

Great video! I appreciate the many detailed tips you inserted. Thank you so much! ❤

[@MsDonnnG]

Such a great video!! I’ll be referring back often!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks Donna! Don’t forget to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MsDonnnG]

Sorry I thought I was already a subscriber!! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@djmsutherland]

Even though I've been ink blending for years - I still found this video helpful. Lots of great tips and good information. Thank you for this great video!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Aww thanks Debbie! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Don’t forget to comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jelliebean1]

This is the best most helpful ink blending video I've ever seen. Thanks so much!

[@martharodriguez4864]

Jessica, thank you for your wonderful tips. Learned a lot…thank you so much for sharing!

[@craftingaplannedlifejoanna9291]

What a great video. You've given us so many great tip and things to try so we can hopefully be as proficient at blending as you are. Happy Holidays! I currently only have the Distress Oxide and Distress Inks. I hope to grow my collection in the future!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks so much for watching! Be sure to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway! 😉❤️❤️

[@melanielandry2855]

Thank you very much for those tips! It will be a real reference for me! Have a good day!

[@fionnawheatley9095]

My absolute favourite combination in both oxides and distress, but particularly with distress is shaded lilac, blueprint sketch and chipped sapphire. I find I need strathmore with distress, but if my oxides are juicy, and I use a brush, the Neenah works just fine. Loved this KZbin! Thank you for making it!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Yes Neenah and brushes are great! Thanks so much for watching! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Conilong]

Jess, this is really a valuable video to watch and bookmark. So many clever tips and what products to maximize good results. Excellent, easy to follow narrative, as well.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks Coni! Don’t forget to comment with your favorite ink color to enter the giveaway! 😉❤️😘

[@annaker2826]

This was really helpful -thank you so much!! I love your style, Jessica!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks Anna! Don’t forget to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway! ❤️❤️❤️

[@queent7799]

Great comprehensive video. Will be my reference.

[@surekhagalagoda4047]

Dear Jessica Thank you for the inspiration and the detailed video.tc stay safe

[@margarethart7101]

I have just started blending and this video is the best. Cannot wait to put into practise which I have just seen. Thank you

[@melissafriedrich3171]

Thanks for an in-depth tutorial on ink blending. I tend to use Distress Oxides when doing full panels for backgrounds and I love all your ideas for layering texture with water drops, pastes etc. My favorite color is Seedless Preserves, it seems to go with everything!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks Melissa!! Seedless preserves is such a gorgeous color! ❤️❤️❤️

[@FlutterBunny007]

OMGosh, so many tips! I especially like the paper choice of strathmore. Thank you so much for this video, have now bookmarked it and hopefully soon I will be churning out blended backgrounds that do not look like I let the furbaby do it.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks Mary Ann!! You’ll love how easy it is to blend on the Bristol! Total game changer!! Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️❤️

[@janelleespinoza1433]

This video is excellent!! Thank you for making it!

[@Pebblesmas]

Wow, i have been crafting for quite some time, but you have some amazing tips for me, thx a lot!! Fabulous video 👍

[@cathyrice7089]

Such wonderful tips for ink blending. Thank you! My favourite colour is picked raspberry.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks Cathy! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Kateseyes]

I have always had trouble blending . I love your tips. Thank you for sharing.

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Thanks for your video, there are helpful hints here for even experienced folk..

[@annmarieruda8166]

Great tutorial. So many tips to use. Thank you for sharing.

[@wordscrafter]

First, thank you for this video. It's been very very helpful. I think I need to ink up some of my pads. Secondly, I used Strathmore in the beginning and thought it was pretty great. But I was a newbie and everyone else said Neenah, so I switched. I'm definitely switching back! Thank you again for this. It's going into my how-to playlist and I'm sure it will be viewed many, many times.

[@marshanotmarcia7433]

Wow! I can’t believe your video popped up just when I needed it! I’m still trying to figure out which was more relaxing, watching you ink blend, or the background music! I have watched dozens of very good videos, but I come away more anxious than anticipatory and don’t feel like I even want to attempt it. I now believe it is the background music. 😎

[@joannareinerwilkinson3686]

Thanks for the video and the color combo ideas. Seedless Preserves is definitely the best color!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️❤️

[@amyt6254]

This was extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@PaperhugsbyKim]

Really great insight and tips!! Thank you!

[@cathymorris8072]

So many great tips!! Love your fixes and cutting tips for the Bristol card.

[@maryannvangrevenhof8769]

I came across this video and have to say it’s one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen. Thank you so much from a new subscriber!

[@sassafrass56]

Thanks for a very informative video. You have some beautiful ink blends.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thank you so much! Don’t forget to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway! 😉❤️😘

[@Deneen31]

Love that you put so much thought into this video. It’s very detailed and I feel you will truly help many who struggle with blending with these techniques.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thank you so much! Make sure to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mpbailey18]

One of the best videos on blending!! Thank you...

[@norinemueller4588]

Great tips I love ink blending, sometimes when my mojo takes a vacation I just do backgrounds. Love the Bristol smooth the best also. Another way to use a blended piece that didn’t come out right is to use a die cut on it. Thank you

[@bethjackson8727]

I’m so glad I found your channel. This video is full of important information and innovative ideas to finish up the card. ie. larger panels than needed. Common sense I know, but a great reminder to think ahead.

[@amycooley5512]

Thanks for all the great tips! My favorite color is Peacock Feathers.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks for watching! I love peacock feathers, too! ❤️❤️❤️

[@colettelaplante5749]

Love the information about adding ink to dry pads.

[@melanieh2279]

Jessica this was amazing! I am so thankful for these wonderful ideas!

[@galewilliams-thompson1699]

Congratulations!!! So happy for you!!🎉

[@SuperRocketdog1]

Thank you so much for doing this tutorial!! Great video with tons of information. I have always been too nervous to try blending! Looking forward now to give it a go!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💕💕💕😍😍😍🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

I hope you’ll give it a try and let me know how it goes! Thanks so much working! ❤️❤️❤️

[@nicolefessett9100]

Love the detailed video!! It’s so hard to pick a favorite color but I’d have to say mine is salty ocean.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thank you so much!! Salty ocean is such a great blue!! 💙💙💙

[@giselled.4149]

Omg! The paper towel is so obvious yet I never thought of it. This will save me from leaving fingerprints all over! Thank you for such a great video with so many great tips!

[@barbaralambe5702]

Thank you for all the great tips. I like the greens and blues for sky and ocean.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You’re most welcome! Thanks for watching!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Bunny_the_Rabbit]

I love Picked Raspberry, Twisted Citron, Mermaid Lagoon, Squeezed Lemonade and a lot of the other blues. Thanks for the tips. Especially about the foam that is rounded.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Ooh those are some of my favorite colors, too! Thanks so much for watching!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Bunny_the_Rabbit]

@@JessicaFrostBallas I actually just went and purchased 20 today . I can't wait to use them.

[@kimfuller6805]

Jessica, this is fabulous!!! Love your teaching style, your level of detail, you're so clear and concise. I've watched a lot of ink blending videos and yours, by far, is the best!!! You've renewed my interest in ink blending and I can't wait to try all your tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing your insight and talent with all of us!!!

[@kimfuller6805]

My favorite oxide color is Mermaid Lagoon.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Aww thank you so much for your kind comments and for watching! ❤️❤️❤️ I’m glad you’ll be giving it a try again!

[@paulaspurlin4347]

Beautiful! They layering is fabulous and I really like the way you glued th stems own in the bottom of the card. Thanks for your demo😁

[@judycosler8584]

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[@venitabucceri8435]

Hi, Jessica. I have just found your channel!!! This video is SO helpful❣️❣️❣️ Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills❣️❣️❣️

[@nicolefabbri2236]

Lots of great tips, thanks so much!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching! Make sure to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@denisf1981]

You're a blending STAR Jessica! Thanks for all the tips. It's so relaxing to watch you blend!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Aww thank you so much!! Make sure to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tonichowdhury-successcoach]

The most comprehensive tutorial on ink blending I have come across so far. Thanks so much for sharing all of those tips and tricks. I’m a beginner and this was so very helpful. New subscriber! 😊

[@robinridpath7542]

Great video and tips. I really enjoyed the inkpad reinking how tos and I am going to give the domed foams a try. I love all the distressed oxides, but my favorite color is Peacock Feathers.

[@talghow-i2326]

😎😳😊Great training instructions, so I had to subscribed🤣😍 Can't wait to watch your playlists...thank you🤣😂😎

[@shraddhatefft7619]

Love all the tips! I know you’ve been swatching your favorite blends - I’d love to see what colors you use on your blends, particularly your unusual color combos. Your ink blending combos have always been super inspiring to me!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thank you! I’ve got a video coming next week with my five favorite unusual combos so stay tuned! 😉❤️😘

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Oh and don’t forget to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color to enter the giveaway! 😉

[@shraddhatefft7619]

I like tumbled glass, but I really want to get speckled egg because that might be my fave after trying it!

[@gingerpayne7310]

Thank you for these amazing tips on blending- from start to finish. I like all the different shades of blue. Can’t wait to try this tips, when my new ink pads come in.

[@betsywise4948]

Thanks for all the helpful tips

[@SueLD]

Wow--I really appreciate all of these tips. I am a beginner at ink blending and these tips are really helpful. My favorite distress oxide color is dried marigold.

[@sharidooly6168]

Thanks for all of these great tips! And also thanks for explaining everything so well. It's hard to choose a favorite distress ink color but I guess mine would be tattered rose

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks so much for watching! ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheKlh54]

I use Bristol Smooth for many of my card projects and now Ive learned another project for it! Thank you for this comparison!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You’re welcome!! Thanks for watching!! Don’t forget to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway! ❤️❤️❤️

[@air787]

Love all your details explanations 💕. Thanks a lot 😊

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks for watching! Make sure to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@pamlitzinger1555]

Great video! I’ve learned some new techniques... 😊

[@scrappingrrl]

thank you so much for this amazing tutorial!

[@lauracasselman7974]

Jessica your videos are always helpful. My fave distress ink is a blend of the teals. From tumbled glass to peacock feathers I like to work in ombré style.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks Laura!! I love the teals, too! ❤️❤️❤️

[@maurar6408]

Thanks so much for the awesome video!!!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You’re welcome! Make sure to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@janmarch5039]

I must be old school ....I still love vintage photo...It’s probably not my favorite color, but it is my most used ink pad...it can certainly add the finishing touch to my projects.

[@gemilyn6]

Great video! Love your cardstock examples. I stumbled onto the Bristol Smooth cardstock and am so glad I did. It's a definite must have. I've got to try those sponge dobber pads they look awesome!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thank you so much! You won’t regret trying them! Don’t forget to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway! ❤️❤️❤️

[@57bev]

Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful blends and amazing tips Jessica! I love any shade of blue distress inks! 💙

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks so much for watching and you’re welcome! ❤️❤️❤️

[@karenwalker810]

Fabulous video and SO helpful. I've printed out a list of your tips and tricks!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks so much for watching, Karen! Make sure to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@karenwalker810]

@@JessicaFrostBallas I did subscribe, but forgot about the favorite ink color. Since I do a lot of ink blended clouds to create sky backgrounds for my grandchildren, my current favorite is Broken China. I also like Tumbled Glass if I need a lighter sky! Thanks for getting back to me!

[@peggytil]

I just found you and I'm so grateful. I just love this video. You explain things so well and I hope you make more like these. I would love more videos like this. You are awesome.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Hi Peggy, thanks so much for watching! I definitely have more videos like this coming soon! Make sure to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jmkampa2321]

Beautiful blends Jessica and some wonderful tips! Ink blending is one of my favorite techniques also!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thank you so much for watching! Make sure to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jmkampa2321]

@@JessicaFrostBallas I seem to love Faded Jeans, Weathered Wood, Stormy Sky... ugh, can't pick just one!! lol

[@karensiebanoller7061]

So much information! Just ordered the domed ink pads and nail polish organizers. I like organizing the most !! And my fave color is picked raspberry

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Thanks so much for watching! I love organizing! Everything in its happy space! ❤️❤️❤️

[@patti-sally9201]

That is very helpful und interesting. Thank you so much! 🎀

[@PaperhugsbyKim]

WOW! I can really see the difference with the Strathmore Bristol Smooth!

[@jackiejohnson7158]

Thank you so much for the detailed tips and examples. Your panels are all beautiful!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!! Don’t forget to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jackiejohnson7158]

Oops! Thanks for the reminder 😊 seedless preserves is my fave. I’ve been a subscriber for a long time. I love your projects 😊

[@mousekemom]

Great ideas! I will have to try. I have noticed Oxides are way easier to work with than regular Distress Ink.

[@Charliemmh921]

Thanks for all the tips. I find that you do not need to be afraid to add a lot of ink. And that layers of ink work better than trying to saturate the paper at once. Also depending where you live the humidity effects your paper. I live where it is humid in the summer and my craft room is in the basement so I notice a difference between summer and winter when I ink blend. My favorite color is spun sugar but I use tumbled glass the most. I hope you have a great Thanksgiving and stay safe. Take care.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

Very good tips! And yes that humidity definitely changes things! Thanks so much for watching! ❤️❤️❤️

[@michelegourd5742]

I found this very helpful!! I am new to your channel!!

[@janehillsden9116]

Thank you so much for this-I’ve learned so much! 🥰

[@donnacalamari1511]

Fantastic video! Thank you for taking so much time to share your techniques. Your ink blending is flawless and I learned so much.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching! Don’t forget to subscribe and comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway! ❤️❤️❤️

[@longlivedemocracy756]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@didlet1329]

Thank you for the great tips on ink blending with oxide inks.

[@JessicaFrostBallas]

You’re welcome Donna! ❤️ Don’t forget to comment with your favorite ink color for a chance to win the giveaway! ❤️❤️❤️

[@megsimoni6555]

Marvelous presentation.