This card is for my grandson's 5th birthday. I used Chipped Sapphire distress ink in my chevron stencil, then applied translucent embossing paste. I rolled up a 5 and tied a bow of cord. The candle flame was colored with Copic markers, a bit of Clear Wink of Stella brush pen and then Glossy Accents.
The embossing paste adds slight dimension and lots of shine.
I think he'll love it!