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Sparkly Butterfly Thank-you Card: My July 2025 Altenew Challenge Entry
Inspired by Altenew’s July 2025 Challenge, this elegant thank-you card features soft ink-blended leafy masking, glittery die cuts, and a dimensional, glittery butterfly. A simple design with a striking result — perfect for any occasion!
carogeo2
Jul 302 min read


Soft Focus Florals with Mixed Media Charm
This mixed media floral card combines bold ink smooshing, splatters, and repeat stamping beneath a soft layer of vellum for a dreamy, atmospheric background. The floral focal point is ink-blended through layering stencils, enhanced with a glossy die-cut sentiment and sparkly Stickles centers. Die-cut greenery in varied textures completes the look — a richly detailed yet soft and elegant design.
carogeo2
Jun 281 min read


Blue Skies, Gold Accents, and an Easel Card to Match
Today’s card was inspired by the AECP class Impressive Heat Embossing — along with my love of biking and the gorgeous Tranquil Trail stamp set. “Tranquil” immediately brought the color blue to mind. So I began by ink blending a panel with Sea Glass and Desert Night Crisp Dye Inks...
carogeo2
Jun 182 min read


When Cardmaking Meets Cosmetics: Inspired by AECP Level 2 Color Your Day
Try this fun twist on coloring media: makeup! In this post, I create two floral cards using eye shadow and pigment powders in soft violets and bold oranges
carogeo2
Jun 83 min read


Fifty Shades of Green Inspired by Nature & AECP Level 2 In the Mood for Color
Inspired by a rainy, green-filled day and the 'In the Mood for Color' class, I created this monochrome handmade card celebrating the calm and renewal of green. Stenciling, stamping, ink-blending, glitter and soft floral touches come together in this fresh AECP Level 2 project.
carogeo2
May 293 min read


AECP Level 1 Clean & Simple Boutique Cards
I chose a gorgeous handmade watercolor cardstock, embossed with the breathtaking folder from the Craft-Your-Life Kit: Eclectic Bouquet.
carogeo2
Apr 42 min read
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