Join us! It is THEME week at The Paper Players. Stef is challenging us to create a card that uses the theme "BY THE WATER". Given I live in Florida, I headed to the beach! I used a new-to-me product from Simon Says; Foil Transfer Sheets. These are sheets of acetate covered in a toner-based image. The one above is seashells. I ran the acetate sheet through my Fuse laminator with gold deco foil. Wow! My photo does not do the panel justice. I admit I ruined the first acetate sheet because I didn't use a high heat; the second sheet (above) was run through on "4" on the Fuse.
I had planned to adhere the acetate to an alcohol ink panel but found the alcohol ink design detracted from the beauty of the foiled design. So I adhered the acetate to the card base, and created a border from the alcohol ink panel and gold Mirracard. I used the same materials to die cut the sentiment. I made two duplicates for donation with the remaining two acetate sheets. I will definitely consider purchasing a set of these acetate sheets again.
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Here's a quick recap of our challenge rules:
1. Create a new paper project
2. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us and provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge submission.
3. Please link your card to no more than four challenges in total.
Enjoy! I am looking forward to your inspired creations in the gallery.
Elizabeth
| Project Details | |
| Stamps/Dies | Simon Says Stamp Foil Transfer Cards Acetate Seashells Waffle Flower Oversized Beach Simon Says Happy Essentials by Ellen Essential Rectangles |
| Cardstock | 110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Mirracard gold cardstock Alcohol ink panel (stash) Deco Foil Gold |
| Ink | |
| Embellishments | |
| Desk Staples | Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive 3M foam tape |
6 comments:
I couldn't wait to comment on this card...it's stunning! I was hoping you would tell us that this was a stamp you stamped onto acetate! Anyway, that alcohol background is perfect and the gold lettering works perfectly as well! What a gorgeous card!
I can only imagine how gorgeous your card is IRL, Elizabeth! I love the seashell design and the gold frame and sentiment set it off perfectly. In addition, the alcohol inked die cut word beach is perfection! Fantastic card!
A lovely mix of blended inks and bling! The foil transfer sheet is a new one to me too, but it looks amazing. I like the way you've picked up the gold again in the sentiment. :-)
WOW! Elizabeth, this is just amazing! I love the seashells and all the gold. I do not have a fuse laminator, but it certainly is something I might love to own! The sentiment is lovely, too!
Wow! When I saw your card in the gallery, Elizabeth, I couldn't wait to read about it. It is STUNNING, and so perfect for this challenge. I wish I was smart and talented enough to do all of the amazing techniques you do! Your cards are always stellar. LOVE it!
This card is AMAZING Elizabeth - the foiling on the acetate is so eyecatching and the watery frame and sentiment pair beautifully. You are one talented cardmaker for sure!
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