Last year, I purchased some fun materials to make several buffalo check Christmas decor projects. I got busy and only finished one of them, which worked out well because I started this Christmas season with supplies on hand and more time at home. I finally had the perfect opportunity to use the Infusible Ink coasters and buffalo check Infusible Ink…
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