"Acetate! Where am I gonna find some Acetate??" Those LIM girls have come up with another fantastic challenge.
I rummaged around in the garage and came up with something that I am hoping will pass for acetate - it was the packaging, from a perfume box.
Sorry for the awful photos, but you can at least get the gist of my card and it does look better IRL - honest!!
The front panel is made from the acetate, stamped in silver with Catslife Press hearts.
Challenges
Less Is More - Acetate
Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes
I did have a problem with my 'acetate' being slightly curved - I had to add a little strip inside the card to stop it splaying apart.
How rigid is cardmakers acetate?? Would it stand up OK, if I used it like this?
The sentiment was made on my comp. :-))
Huge thanks to all you LIMettes that are visiting. I am having fun trying all these new and different challenges, and it's great to read your comments and ideas on how I can improve. Can't wait to see all your 'acetate' cards xxx
Lovely great, I really like black and white together. Well done.
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I believe that there are many types of acetate around, some more stiff than others, I have some with a ready printed design on it which is very sturdy, whereas I have a packet of A4 sheets which is much flimsier.
ReplyDeleteMandi gave me a box of OHP acetate which is different again. I think if you were to buy some you could decided just which kind you wanted. The stuff you found in the garage is great... some one else used the panel from a packet of lasagne.
There are always ways and means to do things
This is a fabulous card and I just love that sentiment... I must remember that one!
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Fab card, LOVE the sentiment and your acetate hearts ROCK!
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Caroline, I really like this card and the fab sentiment. However, I am NOT pleased that I will be singing all you need is love for the rest of the day! Bad babysitter! xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Caroline! I love your layout and that fab sentiment! xx
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ReplyDeletepmsl i was one of em, like what the bloody hell to do! not happy with me card but didnt want to miss it.
very classy card hun, beautiful design, sue,x
lovely elegant card - acetate is very variable sometimes you can buy some that is quite stiff but not sure who makes it - maybe someone else will help in a comment
ReplyDeleteYour card is brilliant I love it and top marks for finding it in the garage, LOL
ReplyDeleteThere are different thicknesses of acetate as in card, so you pick which you like. I like it really thick then it's stays rigid, much easier to work with:0) xxx
Hi Caroline.
ReplyDeleteI was most probably only one of the few who had loads of it as I use it quite often although you wouldn't guess it looking at my terrible efforts. I have to say I used it all up making three cards ! Yours is gorgeous just love those silver hearts very stylish.
Marie
Great card, I love the monochrome look too, well done. I used quite strong acetate but it was a tad bendy in the middle too :O)
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic - the acetate window is so creative, love it! The sentiment has me LOL. Thank you for helping us celebrate our one year birthday at Aud Sentiments!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful card. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteOh ha ha Caroline, I thought it was smoke I could see on the mainland must have been steam from the LIMettes getting all hot and bothered bye the mention of the 'A' word lol
ReplyDeleteYour card is FAB!! i LOVE it
There are some thicker acetates, I used to have some Anita's [Docrafts] that was fabulous
Have a good week
mandi
Less is More
Brilliant card Caroline, Love the sentiment too.
ReplyDeleteJenny x
What a Fabulous card. LOve it.
ReplyDeleteChrissyxx
Gorgeous card Caroline ,, very stylish and classy :-) LOVE the sentiment lol :-)
ReplyDeleteI have 2 types of acetate one is very flimsy and would only be good for shaker cards ,, the other is much thicker and would stand up OK :-)
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Lols x x x
This card is amazin! I love it! I have Papermania acetate and it's quite thick and would defo stand up if made into a card like this. I might actually have ago! Thanks for the inspiration x
ReplyDeleteCan I please use that sentiment on something in the future? Love it!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card too!
Fab card hun...and super sentiment too..I love it!
ReplyDeletehugs Vicky xx
Wonderful card xx Jan
ReplyDeleteWow what a beautiful creation both classy and elegant and that sentiment is awesome made me smile thank you for joining us at Aud sentiments
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Lorraine x
Beautiful and elegant Caroline.
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Debby
What a beautiful project. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments and celebrating our 1st Birthday with us.
ReplyDeleteWell done on reusing the perfume acetate, I love the buckle on the ribbon and a great sentiment too.
ReplyDeleteLinbyx
I LOVE how this turned out!! I definitely need to remember this...as it is really beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteStunning card I love it...Chrissieann x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and another brilliant sentiment.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
A beautiful card Caroline, very stylish. x
ReplyDeletesuper card xx
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card, great bit of re-cycling. Sue.x
ReplyDeleteVery chic! This was a difficult one this week but seeing everyones entries makes me wonder about having another go........maybe not! x
ReplyDeleteFantastic and i love the sentiment.xx
ReplyDeleteGreat card . I got my atacte from left over sticker sheet lol
ReplyDeleteNicky
A pretty card. Lovely colors and cute image. Thank you for joining us at Aud Sentiments Challenge blog for our Anything Goes Challenge! I hope you will join us again and good luck!
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