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Balzer Desgnis, handmade art

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So, I've been on a bit a digital kick lately. And I've lost my mojo recently. Hmmm...I certainly hope the two are not related! But, today I got back to paper. My design team kit from Just Let Me Scrapbook......

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I *Heart* Actions

Balzer Desgnis, handmade art

http://www.balzerdesigns.typepad.com

Today I discovered Atomic Cupcake. They have a great assortment of Photoshop actions (for Elements and the full Photoshop program). Check out this layout: All patterned paper, flowers, pearls, stick pin, metal embellishment and stitching are Tara Sroka De...

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Random

Balzer Desgnis, handmade art

http://www.balzerdesigns.typepad.com

1. I want to start off with a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to my friend, Jen. She is the nicest, sweetest (not to mention über talented) girl in the world and one of her big dreams just came true! It is so......

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Two Notes

Balzer Desgnis, handmade art

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First off, I wanted to share my first layout for Tara Sroka Designs. I used elements from Tara's "Love Muffin Kit", "Love Seal Brushes", "I Do 2 You Kit", and "To Do Lists." Paper is from Tara's "Spring Fling Kit."......

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Prima, Prima, Prima!

Balzer Desgnis, handmade art

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I am very pleased to share that I received an Honorable Mention in the PrimaHybrid Creative Team Call! They chose four new designers and eight honorable mentions. Of course, I would have LOVED to have made the team, but I'm......

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HUGE news to share!

Balzer Desgnis, handmade art

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I've been bursting! Dying to share! Rosy and Linda over at My Kits & Pieces have asked me to design some acrylic stamps for them! Eeeeeek! The first ones come out this June and I can't wait! I might be......

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Kitchen Sink Stamps Rock!

Balzer Desgnis, handmade art

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I am in love. Last year, I had the opportunity (through Craft Critique) to review two sets of acrylic stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps. I gave them a rave because I think the quality is amazing and I totally dig......

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Photoshop Elements Tutorial

Balzer Desgnis, handmade art

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Next Monday, my four week course on using Photoshop Elements for Hybrid Scrapbooking will begin at My Creative Classroom. I thought that I would share a quick tutorial from the classroom to give you a taste of the class in......

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January and February at Just Let Me Scrapbook

Balzer Desgnis, handmade art

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Just Let Me Scrapbook has a brand new website (and she just uploaded a ton of fabulous American Crafts' goodies). Here are my January and February design team projects: Finally, I just wanted to point out a great article for......

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Ten From Photo-a-Day

Balzer Desgnis, handmade art

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After almost two months of doing Photo-a-Day, here are ten things I've learned: 1. I am embarrassed to take photos in public. 2. Your flash is not always evil. 3. I need to have my eyes checked (or my manual......

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