Category: Fun

Create a Card that will Provide a Smile AND Inspiration
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencils I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use the discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)

Let’s get Started:

Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25

Border Layer: 5.5 x 4.25

Card Face: 5 3/8 x 4 1/8

Card Face:
- I placed the card face down in my stamp positioner and stamped the artist and the three ink pads with Memento Black ink. I coloured these with alcohol markers.
- After removing the card face from the stamp positioner, I placed it on the Grip Mat and positioned the Mid Century Tower stencil. I applied yellow ink with a soft hand, avoiding the coloured images.
- Leaving the first stencil in place, I layered the Airy Swirls stencil directly on top and used the same yellow ink with a firmer hand to create the pattern.
Leaving the first stencil in place meant the ink was confined to those openings, resulting in a pattern within a pattern.
- I used small stamps to add spatter around each ink pad and a bit on the apron.
- I used markers to add spatter to the artist’s face.
- Using a fineliner, I added a messy border around the piece, and then used a punch to round all corners.
- I also used a fineliner to add lines around each ink pad, creating a sense of movement.
- I put the card face back into the stamp positioner to add the sentiment with Versafine Onyx.
Assembly
- I glued the black border layer to the card base and added the card face on top.
Final Thoughts:

I love this wacky artist, and had such fun creating this scene. (Part of the reason I love her is that I too am a very messy maker!)

Supplies: (and links where possible)

   I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.

Stencil:

Mid Century Tower: A Colorful Life Designs

Airy Swirls, A Colorful Life Designs

Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com

Stamps:

Artist/InkPads: AALL & Creat, Craftaholic Dee, Ecstasy Crafts

Sentiment: Paint Your World, Spellbinders, Scrapbooking Fairies

Fineliners: Amazon

Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!

Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

Memento Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Alcohol Markers:

     Stampin’ Blends: Stampin’ Up!

     Copics: Wallacks

Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon

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Airy Swirls

Mid Century Tower
03/05/2026
Explore Musical Stencils for Unique Card Creations
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Let’s get Started:

Card Base: 5.25 x 10.5, scored and folded at 5.25

Card Face: 5 x 5

Focal Image: 2.25 x 2.25

Card Face:
- I placed the card face onto the Grip Mat and centered the Square Cut Out stencil.
- I brushed medium blue ink into the open areas, starting at the lower inside corner of each quadrant and moving outward on a diagonal with the ink.
- I removed the first stencil and masked off the dividing lines for the top right square.
- I used the Music Elements stencil and a brighter blue ink to add musical notes to this area. I rotated the stencil and inked more notes into this space, allowing them to overlap.
- I repeated this in each of the other three quadrants.
Focal Image:
- I placed this piece in my stamp positioner and stamped the image with brown ink.
- I placed this into an embossing folder and ran it through the Big Shot to create subtle texture.
- I added ink to the edges of this piece by running them lightly over the brown ink pad, allowing the ink to extend into the piece as shown.
- I roughened the edges of the piece with my scissors, creating a slightly distressed look.
- I also ran the edges of the card face over this ink pad, but taking care to create crisp, clean lines in this instance.
Assembly
- I glued the card face onto the card base, centering carefully.
- I glued the focal piece on top of these, again centering carefully.
Final Thoughts:

When I was creating the upper left quadrant the stencil slipped and blurred the image. Rather than give up on the design, I moved the stencil and deliberately created a layered set of musical notes in each quadrant. I like the end result – today’s lesson is don’t be afraid to play!

I like the contrast between crisp outline on the card face and the slightly distressed look of the focal image. I also like the way the two stencils work together, and the blue and brown combination. I am happy with this card!

Supplies: (and links where possible)

I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.

Stencils:

Music Elements, A Colorful Life Designs

Square Cut Out, A Colorful Life Designs

Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com

Versamark Embossing Ink: The Scrapbook Cottage

Clear Embossing Powder, Wow, R&R Scrapbooking

Stamps: Getting Cozy, Unity Stamps

Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!

Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

Recollections 110 lb., Michaels

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Music Elements

Square Cut Out
03/01/2026
DIY Card Tutorial with Versamark and Die-Cuts
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Let’s get Started:

Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25

Card Face: 5.25 x 4

Cardstock for die-cut: 5.25 x 4 before cutting

Scraps of cardstock for the sentiment pieces.

I used a gel print to get started on this card face: the texture in the pieces was a fun addition.

Card Face:
- I laid the card face on a piece of scrap paper and positioned the stencil.
- I pressed Versamark embossing ink firmly through the stencil, repeating in areas until I was satisfied with the coverage.
- After removing the stencil, I sprinkled embossing powder over the ink and set it with my heat gun.
Other:
- I secured the coverplate die to the large piece of cardstock and ran it through the Big Shot.
- I die-cut “celebrate” from white cardstock three times and glued them together.
- I stamped “let’s” and “you” with Versafine Onyx on small scraps, and cut them down to their finished sizes.
Assembly
- I glued the large die-cut to the card face, then glued the new layer to the card base, centering it on all sides.
- I glued “celebrate” in the center of the card face, on an angle.
- I added “let’s” and “you” as shown.
Final Thoughts:

I like the bold colours in this card (thanks to the gel print), as well as all the various layers and geometric shapes.

Supplies: (and links where possible)

I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.

Stencil: Diamond Fade, A Colorful Life Designs

Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp

Vintage Peacock Embossing Powder, Wow, Amazon

Dies:

Circles and Crosses Coverplate, the Frantic Stamper, Ecstasy Crafts

Sentiment Stamps/Die, Stampin’ Up! (retired)

Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon

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Diamond Fade by A Colorful Life Designs
02/23/2026
DIY Card Making: Blend Colors with Stencils for Great Results
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencils I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use the discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)

Let’s get Started:

Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25

Border Layer: 5.⅜ x 4 1/8

Card Face: 5.25 x 4

Card Face:
- I got started on this card by placing the card face on the Grip Mat.
- Using the Daisy Trio stencil, I added pink, orange, and yellow flowers to the background, moving the stencil and placing flowers in all three sizes randomly across the blank surface.
- Setting that stencil aside, I positioned the bee stencil on the card face and pressed my Versamark embossing ink pad firmly through the openings to create the bee. I removed the stencil and sprinkled gold embossing powder on it. I set it with my heat gun.
- I repositioned the stencil to allow the heart trail on the same stencil to be part of the design, then pressed embossing ink through the openings and added gold embossing powder.
- I placed the card face in my stamp positioner and added the sentiment using Versafine Onyx. I sprinkled on clear embossing powder, and set this with my heat gun, which made the sentiment “pop”.
Assembly
- I glued the card face onto the black border layer, and then added these to the card base, centering both layers.
- I scattered card bling randomly across the card face.
Supplies: (and links where possible)

I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.

Stencils:

Buzzing Bee, A Colorful Life Designs

Daisy Trio, A Colorful Life Designs

Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com

Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp

Clear Embossing Powder, Wow, Simon Says Stamp

Gold Embossing Powder: Wow, R&R Scrapbooking

Stamps: Technique Junkies (no longer in business)

Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!

Card Bling, A Colorful Life Designs

Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon

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Buzzing Bee

Buzzing Path

Daisy Trio
02/20/2026
Create Beautiful Cards with Love Ewe and Celtic Knots
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencil I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use the discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)

Let’s get Started:

Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25

Border Layer: 5.5 x 4.25

Card Face: 5.25 x 4

8” of ¼” white ribbon.

Card Face:
- I placed the card face in my stamp positioner and stamped the image in the center using Versafine Onyx.
- I sprinkled clear embossing powder over the wet ink and set it with my heat gun.
- I repeated these steps with the sentiment.
- I laid the card face on the Grip Mat and positioned the stencil. I used yellow ink and a light hand to apply it through the stencil around the edges of the card face, allowing it to fade as it approached the image.
- I ran the edges of the card face over the ink pad to create definition.
- I secured the embossing die on the card face using Mint Tape and ran it through the Big Shot.
Other
- I tied the ends of the ribbon together in a knot, and then cut the ribbon at the half way spot on the loop.
Assembly
- I used scotch tape to secure the ribbon to the card face towards the left as shown.
- I glued the black border layer to the card base, and then added the card face on top, centering on all sides.
Final Thoughts:

I love this image/sentiment from Unity, and the stencil makes a great backdrop. When I had the card face complete I thought it needed “something more”, and added the ribbon.

I don’t like the look of the ribbon, and would omit it next time!

Supplies: (and links where possible)

I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.

Stencil: Celtic Knots, A Colorful Life Designs

Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com

Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp

Clear Embossing Powder, Wow, Simon Says Stamp

Stamps: Love Ewe, Unity Stamps (retired)

Dies: Whimsy Dies, Stampin’ Up! (retired)

Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!

Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

Copics: Wallacks

Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon

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Celtic Knots
02/18/2026
The Gothic Swirl Stencil is a Great Beginning to a Stunning Steampunk Card
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencil I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)

Let’s get Started:

Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25

Black Border Layer: 5.5 x 4.25

Card Face: 5.25 x 4

Card Face:
- I laid my card face on the Grip Mat and positioned the stencil.
- I applied blue ink, altering pressure/intensity randomly.
- After removing the stencil, I placed the card face down in my stamp positioner and added the steampunk images using Versafine Onyx. (I stamped each a couple of times to get lots of depth.)
- I spattered the card face with water and blotted it with a paper towel.
Other:
- I looked through my Sentiment Binder and grabbed three that I felt worked for this card.
Assembly
- I glued the black border layer to the card base, and then centered the card face on top of these.
- I added the three sentiments, with dramatically varying angles.
Final Thoughts:

I love the way this card turned out.

This stencil is so beautiful and I was really happy with the way the inking turned out. Then to decide on how to finish it – it could head in many different directions. My thoughts turned to steampunk (I have just a few stamps, and rarely play with them), and from that moment, nothing else would do.

Supplies: (and links where possible)

   I have listed which products I have used, and where they may be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.

Stencil: Gothic Swirl, A Colorful Life Designs

Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com

Stamps:

    Steampunk Images:Stampin’ Up! (retired)

    Sentiments: Tim Holtz, Amazon

Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!

Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon

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Gothic Swirl
02/06/2026
Design a Fun Card sure to make them Grin
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencil I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)

Let’s Get Started:

Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25

Black Border Layer: 5 3/8 x 4 ⅛

Focal Image: 3 1/8 x 1 ⅞

Border for Focal Image: 3.25 x 2

Card Face: 5.25 x 4

Card Face:
- I laid the card face down onto my Grip Mat and positioned the stencil.
- I applied yellow ink to all exposed areas, using more pressure in the center and allowing the ink to fade towards the edges.
Other:
- I had just stamped and coloured this image a couple of days prior, so I grabbed that to use on this card.
- I stamped the sentiment on a piece of scrap cardstock and die cut it to create the finished shape.
Assembly
- I glued the black border layer to the card base.
- I glued the smaller black border layer to the focal image, and then glued that newly layered piece onto the card face.
- I put a piece of dimensional foam onto the back of the sentiment and positioned it on an angle across the focal image.
Final Thoughts:

I love this crusty, cantankerous old gal … you can see that she has opinions on anything and everything, and is ready to share them. I was amused by pairing this sentiment with this image: it’s like she is saying, “this is me, this is my style. Deal with it!” LOL.

Supplies: (and links where possible)

   I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.

Stencil: Solar Rays, A Colorful Life Designs

Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com

Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp

Clear Embossing Powder, Wow, Simon Says Stamp

Stamps:

Maude, Artistic Impressions (retired)

Sentiment: Be Yourself, The Frantic Stamper

Dies: Stampin’ Up! (retired)

Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!

Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

Memento Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Alcohol Markers:

     Stampin’ Blends: Stampin’ Up!

     Copics: Wallacks

Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb.

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Solar Rays Stencil
02/01/2026
Create an Adorable Baby Card That Will be Treasured
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencils I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)

Let’s get Started:

Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25

Card Face: 5.25 x 4

Card Face:
- I placed my card face on the Grip Mat and positioned the Dotted Trellis stencil. I applied a mixture of yellow and pink ink randomly across the exposed areas.
- I switched out the stencils, putting the Circles Galore stencil in place, and added turquoise ink over the first layer of stencilling.
- I placed the card face in the stamp positioner and added the pink ribbon to the top-left corner of the card face.
- I stamped the sentiment directly onto the card face, as shown, using Versafine Onyx. I sprinkled this with clear embossing powder and set it with my heat gun.
- I ran the edges of the card face across the pink ink pad.
Other:
- I looked through my Ready To Go binder and decided to use the wee chick, which was pre-coloured with alcohol markers and fussy cut.
Assembly
- I glued the card face to the card base, centering on all sides.
- I glued the wee chick onto the card face and drew legs and feet so she is standing on the bottom of the ribbon.
- I added card bling randomly to the card face.
Final Thoughts:

I really like the shapes and colours in the two layers of stencilling: with that in place turning this into a baby card seemed natural. (I almost always decide what direction a card will go in once the first steps are complete …. And often not until the card is finished.)

The large stamped ribbon is a nice contrast to the wee chick.

Supplies: (and links where possible)

   I have listed which products I have used, and where they may be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.

Stencils:

      Dotted Trellis, A Colorful Life Designs

      Circles Galore, A Colorful Life Designs

Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com

Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp

Clear Embossing Powder, Wow, Simon Says Stamp

Stamps:

Ribbon: Technique Junkies (no longer in business)

Chick: I am Chickie, Nellies Choice, Ecstasy Crafts

Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!

Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

Memento Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Alcohol Markers:

     Stampin’ Blends: Stampin’ Up!

     Copics: Wallacks

Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon

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Dotted Trellis by A Colorful Life Designs

Circles Galore by A Colorful Life Designs
01/29/2026
Create Stunning Cards with Ombre and Stencils
A card that looks somber at first glance – until it catches the light!

Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencils I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)

Let’s get Started:

Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25

Card Face: 5 x 3.75

Focal Image: 3 x 2.5

Gold Border for Focal Image: 3 ⅛ x 2 ⅝

I started with a piece of ombre cardstock, which made a big difference to the final look of the piece.

Card Face:
- I laid the cardface on my Grip Mat and positioned the Rocky Path stencil: I applied ink which matched the darkest tones on the cardstock to all exposed areas, increasing saturation as I neared the bottom.
- I waited until this first layer of ink was completely dry.
- I swapped out the stencils, putting the Smooch Lines stencil down onto the cardface, and pressing my Versamark embossing ink pad firmly through the open areas. After removing the stencil, I sprinkled gold embossing powder over the cardface, and set it with my heat gun.
Other:
- I stamped the image of the children on the small piece o cardstock using Versafine Onyx,and sprinkled this ink with clear embossing powder. I set it with my heat gun.
- Next, it went into my stamp positioner and I added the fence behind the children.
- I used a light gray copic marker to create the shadow under the children.
- I used a black fineliner to draw a fine line between the fence and the shadow, adding separation and definition.
- I used the Cloud Edger stencil to create the sky.
Assembly
- I centered and glued the card face onto the card base.
- I glued the gold border to the focal image, and then glued these to the card face.
Final Thoughts:

Although this card appears very flat and dull in the “full version” image, you can see that the gold embossing powder adds a lovely lustre to the background.

I love the tiny scene in the center of the card, but a bit of carelessness caused me some chagrin. I had everything else completed and positioned the stencil to add the sky: as soon as I put ink to paper I realized that I had grabbed the black blending brush instead of the grey one. So – my initial concept was a softer sky, but this is what I ended up with!

Supplies: (and links where possible)

I have listed which products I have used, and where they may be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.

Stencils:

Rocky Path:A Colorful Life Designs

` Smooch Lines: A Colorful Life Designs

Cloud Edger: A Colorful Life Designs

Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com

Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp

Clear Embossing Powder, Wow, Simon Says Stamp

Gold Embossing Powder: Wow, R&R Scrapbooking

Stamps: Nellie’s Choice Children with Balloon, Ecstasy Crafts

Fineliners: Amazon

Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!

Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon

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Rocky Path by A Colorful Life Designs

Smooch Lines By A Colorful Life Designs

Cloud Edger by A Colorful Life Designs
01/27/2026
Create Bold Captivating Design in a Card that will be Treasured
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencil I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)

Let’s get Started:

Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25

Card Face: 5 ⅛ x 3 7/8

Card Face:

This card face began as a bold gel print that I simply cut down to size.
- I placed the card face on scrap paper and positioned the stencil. I secured these with Mint Tape.
- I applied Lunar Paste to the exposed areas, then carefully removed the stencil to avoid smudges.
- I placed the stencil immediately into a basin of water (keeping the paste wet makes clean up much easier).
- I put the card face aside to dry.
- Once the paste had dried, I positioned a second stencil over top and pressed my Versamark embossing ink firmly over all exposed areas.
- After removing the stencil, I sprinkled this with gold embossing powder and set it with my heat gun.
Other:
- I die-cut three small leaves from gold cardstock.
- Using Versamark embossing ink, I stamped the sentiment on a piece of scrap cardstock.
- I sprinkled gold embossing powder over this and set it with my heat gun.
- I used a die to cut this down to size.
Assembly
- I added dimensional foam to the back of the card face and centered it on the card base.
- I glued the leaves and sentiment in place, as shown.
Final Thoughts:

I love the warm, rich tones this piece has, and the way the Rungs stencil appears to float between layers of colour and texture. This was the result of the addition of the gold-embossed layer of stencilling: I have had that curly Q stencil for so long that I no longer know who the maker is, but you could achieve a similar look with Simple Spirals from A Colorful Life Designs.

Supplies: (and links where possible)

I have listed which products I have used, and where they may be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.

Stencil: Rungs, A Colorful Life Designs

Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp

Gold Embossing Powder by Wow, R&R Scrapbooking

Stamp/ Dies: Stampin’ Up! (retired)

Embossing Paste: Tropical Tango by Simon Hurley, Amazon

Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon

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Rungs by A Colorful Life Designs
01/26/2026

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