When thinking about trends today, "clear" is definitely where it’s at. You can find clear buttons, clear mini-albums, transparencies and more for our industry alone. If you look at a lot of project packaging in stores, "clear" is a characteristic that is incorporated into many of them. I gave a few ladies on the design team the challenge to pair their favorite clear product with our new Everyday Blessings patterned paper. Here are the other participants…
I decided to utilize a unique transparency card base that has been floating around in my head for a while now. To start, I cut a piece of transparency to measure 4.25 x 11. I scored it @ 5" & 10". It basically forms a matchbook of sorts. I also created a white card base measuring 4 x 9.75, scored in half.
I covered the front of cardstock base with varying strips of 6×6 Everyday Blessings paper. I love using little bits at a time. One pad can make SO many cards!
This is an example of how to insert the cardstock base into the transparency base. As you can see, the spine of the card is placed in the short tab of the transparency matchbook.
Next, I punched three holes along this edge using a 1/16th inch hole punch.
I was then able to insert three silver brads to help hold everything together.
I added a silver embossed sentiment (from Out on a Limb) to the front of the transparency cover.
Here is what the finished product looks like from the front. If you look closely, you will see that I added a piece of white cardstock on the opposite side of the transparency, acting as a mat around the sentiment. It was adhered to the inside so that it covered up the adhesive from adhering the sentiment to the front.
Here is the transparency layer opened.
And then the cardstock cover opened. I added a happy birthday sentiment to the inside, accenting the area which I will later write a short note and sign my name. I really like the way this turned out. You could use this design to create a mini album too, just by adding more pages. So many fun possibilities!
So what are you waiting for? With all of the inspiration you have received from myself and the rest of the team, you should have more than enough ideas to get you started with the clear products that you already have in your stash! I would love to see what you create! Please be sure to leave a link to your project in the comments section!
SUPPLIES:
Ink- Versamark & Spring Moss Palette
Stamps- Out on a Limb & Year-round Puns from Papertrey
Paper- Stamper’s Select white & Spring Moss cardstock, Everyday Blessings 6×6 pad from Papertrey
Other- silver brads, silver detail embossing powder from SU!, spring moss swiss dot ribbon from Papertrey
Jennifer Buck says
This is absolutely stunning! What a beautiful job! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend! 🙂
Debbie Olson says
How incredibly cool is this? You’re amazingly innovative, Nichole!
Heidi says
Beautiful card! What a great idea.
Natasha Trupp says
Awesome project!!
I started a little clear album last weekend using the scalloped square nestabilities and the PTI packaging boxes (since they are sturdier than regular acetate)
http://palmtreesandpogosticks.blogspot.com/2008/02/bright-idea.html
Charlene Austin (Willow01) says
Gorgeous! If you can believe it I don’t own any transparancy sheets…gasp! I have been meaning to ever since you showed us what you purchase. I love this card so much so I know I have to get some soon!
Granna on the Go says
Terrific card! What a unique and versatile card! Over the top! You are so amazing…I really thank you for sharing!
janine says
Just beautiful!!!
Tiffany says
This is just gorgeous. I love the clear products that are out right now. Looks like I am going to have to pick some up!
Amber says
What a fun card, thanks for the awesome ideas!
Betsy Z says
What a fun card! Love it, Nichole!
Alli Miles says
What a fun card!
Emily says
VERY cool card fold using the transparency! Love it!
Lolita says
Oh my, this is so stunning. Need to order the patterned paper and get started!
Donelda says
Oh Nichole, what a great challenge!! I love your card and everything that the rest of the DT ladies have created!! I had to play along, although I did need to be pretty creative in my attempts!! I hope that is okay and that you appreciate my attempts 🙂 Thanks for the great challenge!
You can see my creation on my blog:
http://wiggysworldofcrafts.blogspot.com/2008/03/faux-papertrey-ink-pattern-paper.html
Aussie Kylie says
This is gorgeous Nichole. I have been wanting to do something “different” but haven’t been able to sit down and work out what…..you have just saved me from thinking (LOL). I really love this idea. Thanks for sharing and the design team projects are fantastic too. Well done girls !!
Happy Crafting,
K.
Melinda says
This is so neat! You are just so creative! I’m can’t wait to try this.
diane mcvey says
Unbelievable! You are just too much! That is a fabulous card…how creative! LOVE IT! 😀
Michelle says
Stunning!
Karla says
Very creative. I love the use of soo many mediums.
Karla says
Very Creative & love the use of different types of mediums. I also like the way the card opens. GREAT WORK!!
Angi says
Beautiful, Nicole! I love using transparancies for making cards. It’s so much fun to see the reaction on the recipient’s face when they look at a “clear” card. Great job!
Danielle says
Your ideas are amazing! This is a great card…I have to make one of these! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful projects!
Regina Davis says
What a fantastic idea! Love, love, love it! Thanks for the inspiration.
aviator girl says
Beautiful card! I am not sure if you’ll see this but where do you find transparency pages?
aviator girl says
Disregard my last question. I now see that you picked them up at Office Depot!
Lisa Henke says
I gave it a try and now see just how cool these acetate cards are. thanks for the fun tutorial and giving me the push I needed to finally use the acetate sheets I bought last year.
Here is my go at your style of card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/840233
Susan (rainy) says
Nicole this is fabulous! I’m so trying this. Thanks for the inspiration!
Valerie says
Thank you SO much for a great project and tutorial. As you can see, I liked it so much I “cased” it.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/840825?limit=last1
I also have a couple of others in the works. They are SO versatile.
thanks,
Valerie
Valerie says
Is there a delay/approval before comments are available for Nichole?
thanks, Val
Jessica says
amazing! that’s great, thanks for sharing!
Terri says
Nichole, thanks for the inspiration! You amaze me with your beautiful designs. Please forgive me for asking if you have already answered this previously. What type transparency film do you use? I previously purchased Stampin’ Up window sheets; however, they no longer carry them. The transparencies in the office supply stores seem to be different. Is there a particular brand or type you use?
Cindy says
Everything you made this time is just BEAUTIFUL!!!! Wish I had your talent, but, I will just try to copy you. I have been waiting since I received my things from last month to see the colors for this month and they are so pretty. I didnt think anything could top last months but, this came pretty close. Can’t wait till it’s time to order tonight. I am so ready and wondering what next months colors will be, LOL!!!
Mary Edmonds says
“Pink is my signature color”! I love pink!
Cindy says
My sister and I just bought some transparency sheets and was wondering what to do with them. I am going to try this for sure this weekend. Thanks for the beautiful idea. Keep the ideas coming.