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Living for Today Rolodex

September 8, 2026

Hi everyone! I meant to get this posted before going on vacation but it didn’t happen. Then when I got back home we were having record break temps close to a 100 degrees…hotter than Florida…and one of the two floor unit air conditioners decided to die. I spent time helping my husband install a window unit, cleaning and catching up on laundry. Anyways, I want to share a quick and easy rolodex I created.

A decorative piece featuring floral designs, vintage elements, and the phrase 'Living for Today.' The background includes various printed texts and patterns.

I used the Torn Edges CardLab Etched Dies for the rolodex from the Esther Glas Turn the Page Collection for Spellbinders. If you didn’t see an earlier post on a tag I created using the same collection you can find it HERE.

A collection of decorative tags and labels featuring months of the year and the word 'SPLENDID', with a mix of pastel colors and playful designs.

I cut out a rolodex and a torn element from cardstock and inked all edges with brown chalk ink.

Three decorative die-cut templates in various colors and designs, placed on a light background. The templates include an orange frame, a pastel colored sheet with lists, and a black patterned cutout featuring letters and symbols.

I selected the border with all the square “holes” from the Keepsake Capsule Borders Etched Dies.

Graphic design of a layout featuring brown sections with various cut-out shapes and embossed text that reads 'SEEN - NOTED - COLLECTED - DOCUMENTED'.

I fussy cut a section of florals from a piece of cardstock and glued to the rolodex along with the torn element . I applied a piece of Adhesive Sheet to the back of a piece of cardstock and cut the border out. I removed the backing from the diecut and placed off center of the rolodex.

A decorative paper project featuring floral designs and printed text, including a list of names and numbers, alongside a copper die cutting tool.

I inked the edges of the “living for today” sentiment and adhered to the center of the rolodex. I added more fussy cut florals to the sentiment.

A decorative journal cover featuring the phrase 'Living for Today' surrounded by colorful floral designs and film strip elements, with a textured background and vintage typography.

I fussy cut a butterfly from cardstock. I bent the wings of butterfly and added a drop of glue to the center placed onto the sentiment to finish.

A decorative paper project showcasing vibrant flowers and the phrase 'Living for Today', featuring vintage-style elements and a film strip design.

This was definitely a quick and easy project and I’m already planning my next rolodex. If you have any comments or questions about this project please leave them below.

A decorative piece of paper art featuring vibrant flowers and a title that reads 'Living for Today'. The design includes various text elements and a vintage aesthetic, created by Tonya Trantham for Spellbinders Paper Arts.

Supplies

Spellbinders/Esther Glas: Turn the Page Collection

Spellbinders/Esther Glas: Torn Edges CardLab Etched Dies

Spellbinders/Esther Glas: Keepsake Capsule Borders Etched Dies

Diecut Machine

Adhesive Sheet

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Patterned Cardstock

Brown Chalk Ink

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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A decorative art piece featuring the words 'LIVING FOR TODAY', surrounded by colorful floral elements and vintage-style patterns. The background includes various text snippets and designs, creating a nostalgic aesthetic.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Tuesday is wonderful and enjoy creating!

A decorative image featuring a bird perched among colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' artistically displayed in elegant script.

Spellbinders and Esther Glas: Torn Edges CardLab Tag

August 19, 2026

Hi everyone! I’m excited to share the brand new Turn the Page Collection by Esther Glas for Spellbinders Paper Arts. It has a little of everything in this collection: stamping, embossing, journaling, rolodex cards and my favorite tags.

A handcrafted decorative tag featuring a bird, a birdcage, and colorful flowers, layered with patterned papers and embellishments.

So, of course, I started with the Torn Edges CardLab Etched Dies.

A collection of decorative labels and tags featuring the months of the year, including 'January,' 'February,' 'March,' etc., along with the word 'SPLENDID' and several seasonal icons like flowers, suns, leaves, and snowflakes.

I cut out the tag and the hole enforcer (hole enforcer didn’t make it into the photo below) and I was ready to start creating.

A crafted paper tag featuring a patterned design with circles and a small hole at the top, alongside a coordinating metal frame in orange.

I know I’ve said this before but if you have leftover scraps of cardstock, embellishments, etc. this is a great way to use up those scraps and create something fun. Most of the time after I am finished with a project all the scraps go into a zip lock bag which I work from when I start another project.

Anyways, back to the tag I used one of the borders from the Keepsake Capsule Borders Etched Dies as a decorative element. There’s so many possibilities with this set of dies.

A graphic design featuring several brown stylized shapes, including one with words 'SEEN - NOTED - COLLECTED - DOCUMENTED' embossed on it.

For the base of the tag, I inked up the edges of the tag and scraps of cardstock. I applied an Adhesive Sheet to a scrap piece of cardstock and cut out one of the borders from the Keepsake Capsule Borders Etched Dies. I also placed Foam Squares to the back of a bird cage image.

A collection of decorative paper pieces including a tag with circular patterns, colorful labels, and strips of decorative trim on a beige background.

I removed the Adhesive Sheet backing from the border die and placed onto the tag.

Also before placing the bird cage image onto the tag base, I inked scraps of cardstock and glued to the back side of the image and added the hole enforcer.

A decorative craft tag featuring a vintage-style birdcage illustration adorned with colorful roses. The tag includes layered patterned papers and embellishments, with a copper stencil strip and decorative accents.

The next thing I did was fussy cut several roses, leaves and a bird images from a piece of cardstock. I adhered the flowers to the bird cage image and added a Gold Gem to two of the roses.

I placed Foam Squares to the back of the bird before placing onto the corner of the bird cage image and added loops of thread to finish.

A decorative card featuring a bird perched near a birdcage, adorned with colorful flowers and leaves, set against a textured background.

This was a fun and relaxing project to work on and I can’t wait to create more so stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments about this project please leave them below.