Can you believe that the night is finally here! Tonight, midnight EST, the two stamp sets that you have been ogling for the past week will be available for purchase at Papertrey Ink! Yippeee!
Onto the project! Sometimes I find myself in a rut in regards to card design. So today I wanted to shake things up a bit and make a transparent card.
I decided to adhere these super cool white sheer mylar blossoms that Papertrey carries, to the cover. I love how their size creates a fantastic background. There are 48 blossoms per tin, 24 that are 2-inches in diameter and another 24 that measure 3-inches. They average out to only 16-cents each, so you don’t have to feel guilty about using 5 or 6 per project! They are very lightweight, making them post office friendly as well. They are SO fun to play with. I just know I haven’t even scratched the surface yet!
I then attached my cake focal point to the cover. I love the color combination I came up with today (Apricot Appeal, Pumpkin Pie & Old Olive). The contrast of the apricot & pumpkin is slightly autumnal, which is perfect for the current season.
For the centers of the flowers on the cake I used a yellow Souffle 3D Opaque Puffy Ink pen. I found that I could sprinkle glitter onto the ink before it dried to add a little sparkle.
I added layers of cardstock to the inside for the card that act as a "mat" for the focal point when the card is closed. The interior piece was cut 1-inch larger than the cake focal point on the cover to achieve this look. The fun scroll frame image really helps to bring attention to the sentiment.
I will posting several projects today, along with introducing a fun new product that we will begin carrying tonight. So be sure to stop by!
Edited to Add: I attached the sheer blossoms with glue dots. Super easy. And YES, you can tint the white ones by rubbing them with Palette ink, like I showed HERE with the clear blossoms.
SUPPLIES:
INK- Apricot Appeal, Pumpkin Pie & Old Olive Classic Ink from SU!, Versamark
STAMPS- Papertrey Ink
CARDSTOCK- Apricot Appeal & Pumpkin Pie from SU!, Stamper’s Select White from Papertrey Ink
OTHER- Transparency from Office Depot, Souffle pen from Sakura, Mylar flowers from Maya Road, glue dots (for adhering flowers), white embossing powder from Ranger, Dazzling Diamonds glitter from SU!
Andrea Hays says
This is just adorable! Thanks for sharing! You are quite the inspiration.
Tara says
Oh wow!
Jolene says
I’m just in awe… my credit card is anxiously awaiting the release!!!
Melanie Muenchinger says
oh. my. word. I am quivering with anticipation, my heart quickens. The clear, translucent, and opaque design here is just stamping ECSTASY!(How’d you attach blossoms, crystal effects?)
Melanie Muenchinger says
PS I see the white is in stock but clear is sold out, are you able to tint the white ones by rubbing ink on like you showed us with the clear ones?
Lauren (mytime) says
OMG! You make me sick! But in a good way-LOL! I know for a fact Im gettting it all!!!
Looks like I will be staying up 😀
Sara says
I posted a card yesterday on Acetate and did not finish it because this is what I had in my mind to do, unbelieveable, I love it! I am going now to check this out.
WOW!
Sara says
I posted a card yesterday on Acetate and did not finish it because this is what I had in my mind to do, unbelieveable, I love it! I am going now to check this out.
WOW!
Jenn E says
I need the little “I’m not worthy” smilie! Dang, Nichole, this ROCKS! Love the look of it.
Kelly says
Wow, this is stunning and beautiful and breathtaking! Lovely!
Amy says
Must…have…this…set!
Travelingmama says
Really, Nichole, this is SO cute! Can’t wait to see the sets!
Lisa says
OH WOW – I love this look! And those flowers are just divine!
Kris H says
All I can say…is…beautiful. I LOVE this clear card. Stamps are great also…as usual.
Kris H says
All I can say…is…beautiful. I LOVE this clear card. Stamps are great also…as usual.
Tessa says
Simply stunning! Breathtaking card Nichole! I am learning SO much from you! Can’t wait to see what else you’ve cooked up for today and can’t wait for the reveal tonight, if I can stay up that late!
Charlene Austin (Willow01) says
Super Duper Beautiful!! I won’t be able to order till Wednesday as I am heading out of town in a couple of hours. Argh!! Be sure to hold me these sets {wink}! Have fun with the release.
Pam says
This is absolutely INCREDIBLE!! I’m in AWE!
Carol says
Wow. this is exquisite – I love the color combo – and I love that a wedding card is NOT pastel. I love your stamps and look forward to each release – and I love all the wonderful ideas you and your design team have for them.
Colleen says
Awesome, Nicole. Another winner!
Hugs,
Colleen
http://kroppykat.blogspot.com/
Debbie M says
I love the color combos as well. Just STUNNING!!
Becky says
HOLY SMOKES!! SO incredibly gorgeous!
Rhonda K. says
This is just fabulous. I have seen quite a few of these acetate cards showing up lately and I am in love with them. I went shopping to get all the things I need to try one but I wasn’t sure about the transparencies that I bought. They don’t look very sturdy or thick as this looks in the pic. I hope they work. Does anyone know what type you should use?
Thanks for sharing your talent, you do awesome work!
Katy says
I love this card! Thanks for making me want to buy more stuff ;0).
Vivace Grant says
How very gorgeous…I have never seen the cs, or the opaque flowers…just beautiful~
Bee says
Wow I love these throwbacks they are really great.