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Add Shine with Foil: Using the April ’26 Spellbinders Stencil of the Month: YouTube Video

29 Apr

Hello! It's been such a busy month with releases, I haven't had a chance to share the April 2026 Stencil of the Month from Spellbinders. This is such a sweet layering stencil set with lots of strawberries. I thought it would be fun to foil them, so join me as I share the process! *Some affiliate ... Read More about Add Shine with Foil: Using the April ’26 Spellbinders Stencil of the Month: YouTube Video

Two Spotlight Cards

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28 Apr

Hello! Today I'm sharing two cards that use the same stencil, but look really different. I made monoprints on my Gel Press Plate using acrylic paint, and it's so cool to see how different they can be, depending on the technique. I used the Spotlight Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs, which is ... Read More about Two Spotlight Cards

Slanted Chevron Gel Print

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27 Apr

Hello! I've mentioned in previous posts how much I love using geometric stencils for gel printing. Today's card uses another fab geometric from A Colorful Life Designs, called Slanted Chevron. I made the prints without giving any of them too much thought. Just paint, stencils, and my Gel Press. I ... Read More about Slanted Chevron Gel Print

Never Stop Looking Up

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26 Apr

Hello! I've mentioned throughout the month that I love using geometric stencils. There's just something about them that really speaks to me. Today, I used the Diamond Circle Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs, which is just so cool. You could easily stencil it and pop something right into the ... Read More about Never Stop Looking Up

Sending Courage, Wrapped in a Card

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25 Apr

Hello! Today I have another card using the Awareness Ribbon & Sentiments set from Spellbinders, this time with lots of pink, to represent breast cancer awareness. This card comes together very quickly and can be adjusted to any color to suit the ribbon you're working with. *Some affiliate links ... Read More about Sending Courage, Wrapped in a Card