Acetate Card Tutorial

Today I am going to show you step by step how to make this BEAUTIFUL stand-up card.This idea comes from one of our customers, Carol from Canada. Her and her friends came down to see us and told me about an Acetate Card they had been making using the Hunkydory sets. The results are astounding, you'll have to come by the store to see because pictures just don't do it justice!!

You will need:
​A piece of 12x12 inch acetate
A piece of paper for the base (I recommend a piece of 12x12 paper with a soft pattern or a solid color)
Paper or stickers with fun shapes to arrange on the "staircase"
Double-sided tape
Paper cutter and score board
Scissors (for fussy cutting)
Any embellishments you desire, like gems or ribbon, or die cuts*
* if using die-cut shapes, you will need a die-cut machine

First, I gathered up my paper. I chose this line from Carta Bella, Christmas Delivery.
I chose 2 pieces of 12 x 12 paper (a paper for my base, a paper with fun shapes to cut out) and then some solid papers to cut some die cut shapes out of.

Then, I started to cut the paper down for my card. I cut the Acetate to 5 1/2 x 11 inches and I cut the paper base to 5 1/2 x 9 inches.

I also cut out the topper piece, which sits on top of the Acetate Card. In this case, this paper matches the base card paper. I cut this to 2 x 5 1/2 inches.

**Not pictured:
I cut the back, sentiment piece. This measures 2 x 5 1/2 inches. As well as a small 1 x 5 1/2 inch piece for the front. This paper also matches the base card paper

Then, I got out my score board.

​I scored the acetate at the halfway point, at 5 1/2 inches. I scored the topper piece at 1 inch, and then I scored the base card piece... scoring it at the following:
2 inches, 4 inches, 5 1/2 inches, 7 inches,  and 8 inches. If you accordion fold it, you will create the "staircase"

Next, I started to build my card. I used these die-cut shapes--Snowy Tree and Spruce Stems by Cottage Cutz and the On the Road-Truck by Taylored Expressions.

I also cut out some shapes from the Carta Bella paper. The backside of my base paper had some really cute delivery trucks that paired nicely with my die cut shapes.

I used double sided tape to assemble my card.
I attached the topper piece to the top of the acetate and the sentiment piece to the back of my Acetate Card.

Starting with the 2 inch side of the "staircase," I attached it to the inside of my card.
At this point, I now have an acetate card with a staircase at the base and a back piece for the sentiment.

Now, get the front piece (cut to 1 x 5 1/2 inches) and attach it to the front of your Acetate Card. From the side, your card should look like the second picture below:

Then, the FUN PART!!! Time to add on all the fun shapes!!!

I placed a little tag shape on the back for my sentiment.. so sweet <3

I wanted to create a scene for this card, so I cut out the little mail truck, and some delivery labels from the paper line. Lydia suggested mounting the  Parcel Post sign at the top and paired with the little branches it is SO CUTE.

I used The Ultimate glue to glue my pieces together. It bonds to nearly everything and is very versatile, also dries completely clear! ​

All done!! This card fits nicely into a 6 inch square envelope *square envelopes are more expensive to mail, just as an FYI!*
What a cute card idea, and it sits up on its own, which makes for a nice decoration!

The possibilities are truly endless.. add in a gift card, a photograph, or a surpise inside :-)
You'll have to stop by the store to see these cards in person, they are such an inspiration!