Embrace... Transparencies

Transparencies are one of those supplies that has all sorts of creative uses. You can use it for card bases, for overlays, or for gel cards, just to name a few. It's definitely one of those items that's good to keep around. There are also varying thicknesses available, so you need to be aware of what kind of acetate works best with your intended use. I've found that photocopy quality acetate is a well-rounded one to keep around. It's heavy enough for card bases or boxes, and you can heat emboss it. I picked mine up at an office supply store. If you're looking for a heavy weight type, I know that both Flourishes and Cornish Heritage Farms carry them.

Anyway, enough babble, onto the card! I used a transparency for my card base. I stamped the front with a background stamp using White Stazon, added some ribbons, and my stamped image matted on coordinating colours. Quick, clean, simple!

Stamps from Stampin' Up! (Linograph BG), Gel-a-tins (Hugs & Kisses), and Verve Visual (Wild Thing)

Ink and Paper: Stampin' Up!

Ribbon: Dunwoody Booth