Floating Acetate Card with Stamped Insert

A project from our live show Create and Craft Show 8th FEB - Join Toni for her latest products and inspiration - show 3 · 02/08/2023 · watch it from 33:00

Create a modern floating card using clear acetate as the front, with a coloured panel suspended inside and a stamped sentiment hidden on the back. The result is a contemporary card with a professional, gallery-like appearance.

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Step by step

1. Score the clear acetate card blank along the fold line, ensuring there is no grey halo or shadow. ▶ watch 33:00
2. Remove the protective film from the acetate to reveal the crystal-clear surface. ▶ watch 33:30
3. Stamp a long sentiment text in black ink onto a piece of coloured card (such as teal). ▶ watch 34:00
4. Adhere the stamped coloured panel to the inside of the acetate card using glue or double-sided tape. ▶ watch 34:30
5. Stamp a silhouette design in black ink onto a separate piece of white card. ▶ watch 35:00
6. Adhere the white stamped panel to the front of the acetate card, creating the floating effect. ▶ watch 35:30
7. Glue a backing card to the inside back of the acetate to hide the tape and provide a surface for your message. ▶ watch 36:00

Tips from the show

• The acetate scores without a halo, giving a professional finish.
• The floating effect is created by the contrast between the clear acetate and the coloured panels inside.
• Hide any tape or adhesive marks by placing a backing card on the inside back.

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