Acetate Cardmaking Ideas - SSS Exotic Blooms

Hello Crafty friends, I’m passing by to share ideas on how to use acetate for cardmaking also feauturing Exotic Blooms Wafer Dies by Simon Says Stamp.

Today, I’m also prticipating on a Simon Says Stamp Release Instagram Hop and Giveaway Here... We are featuring products from the To Love and To Be Loved releases.

Acetate Card toppers Tips

Acetate can be used to create layers that will give the illusion of floating elements, adding elegance and a modern touch to your projects.

Here are some very basic but important tips to get creative with acetate.

Use Light Weight Acetate make sure is not to thin because it will be flimpsy or to thick because can be hard to cut and it wont provide a luxurious finish.
To die-cut it, is essential to add a Metal Adapter Plate underneath the acetate. Don’t worry if the metal shim vend while doing this. It is totally normal and it won’t get damage.
To glue acetate, I like to use Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive and Deluxe Adhesive Precision Nozzles.
or as you see in my videos, I use the Misti Precision Glue Press that includes both + the gun.

Tips to Glue acetate

To stop glue smearing, get a good bond, and a better finish you will need:

Apply a thin layer of Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive and allow it to dry a little bit before sticking anything onto acetate or viseversa.
If you are gluing die-cuts over acetate, you can use a piece of paper to spread evenly the glue over the back of the die-cuts and allow to dry a little bit as well.
Be gentle when pressing down die-cuts over acetate
Only when the glue is dry, use a soft cloth to remove any excess ( I would prefer if you dont have to do this but this is a way to fix it).

2 cards – 1 Video

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CardS Recipe

Exotic Blooms Wafer Dies
Nested Hearts Dies
Circle Sentiments stamp set ( scrypt stamped sentiments)
CZ Design I’m Sorry Wafer Dies
Simon Says Stamp Acetate
Simon Says Stamp Metal Adapter Plate
Neenah Classic Crest Ultra Thick 110 Lb
Spellbinders Gold Cardstock ( Glitter and Mirroe)

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Bonus Card and Idea

I made this exact card design years ago here and I thought it could be a good idea to bring it back.

This brakes the page regidity, featurings a clear acetate shaped- window with a smaller glitter topper in the same shape.

I used Nested Hearts Dies to create the window but you can use any basic shape.