I am not certain where I saw a clear card with a layout similar to this - I should have written it down being I just can't remember, but I loved how the clear card was set off with a strip of cardstock all the way up the front and down the back side. This is such a great concept and immediately it was stored in my mind in that special spot of inspirational ideas to try.
Finding the right acetate is sometimes tricky and I have been looking for something that would be suitable. Wouldn't you know it - I already have it in my collection - LOL! This 10 mil plastic acetate works fabulously to make a nice, sturdy clear card. The most important part is to score the top (I really like the Scor It for this part being it needs a sturdy score to fold properly) then I bend it and lay a piece of scrap paper over it and using my Teflon Bone Folder I make certain to get a nice smooth fold in the plastic.
The new Urban Prairie collection from Basic Grey is made up of colors that are absolutely delicious. I was completely surprised that this was part of their summer/fall collection being it feels so springy to me. I needed to add some color to my day today so I grabbed this pad of papers. The stripe that is included in this collection is one of my faves and so I decided that less is more in some cases, especially being I want to hoard that stripe - LOL! So I cut a strip and layered it on top of a piece of Granny Smith cardstock.
All that was left to do was to stamp the butterfly from Kim's new Little Gal set (LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this set Kim! I have a house full of girlie girls all the time Ü), add a couple of Hero Arts Spring collection flowers, a few gemstones and my project was complete! Yippie, I now have another card ready and waiting for that "stash" I am starting for those occasions that slip by me when I'm not prepared. This could work for so many different occasions - birthday, thank you, or just because.
All that is left to do is add a piece of white cardstock on the inside and write or stamp an appropriate greeting!
Wow Ellen, this is just beautiful!!!
Posted by: Tara | November 15, 2008 at 07:52 AM
Super cute card, my friend! And a girly-girl house sounds like great fun! :)
Posted by: Megan Hoeppner | November 07, 2008 at 07:26 PM
Oh lovely! How sweet and fun! I adore the colors!
Posted by: Becky | October 26, 2008 at 08:54 PM
This is so beautiful, Ellen!! I need to try a clear card sometime. I just love this look!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | October 24, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Ellen you make such beautiful cards ,its always fun to come and read youre blogg !! have a wonderful weekend
Valeria (Iceland )
Posted by: Valeria | October 24, 2008 at 05:59 AM
Gorgeous ... love those colors.
Posted by: SmilynStef | October 23, 2008 at 07:51 PM
This is adorable! I really need to try my hand at making a clear card.
Posted by: Tracy | October 23, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Beautiful! I love the background paper, it does have a spring look to it.
Posted by: Sharri | October 23, 2008 at 12:31 PM
the card is amazing Ellen, love it and I love the BG paper too
Posted by: Regan | October 23, 2008 at 08:50 AM
So sweet, Ellen!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | October 23, 2008 at 07:06 AM
Very pretty, lots of neat elements also, thanks so much
Karen w
Posted by: Karen Wallace | October 23, 2008 at 02:41 AM
Ellen, this card is adorable. It has Basic Grey, acetate, a butterfly, flowers, a little bling, and pink - what's not to love! The new Urban Prairie collection is scrumptious.
Hugs, -mary
PS: Thanks a million for offering the Memory Box cardstock in assorted color collections @EllenHutson.com. I might have to add all of them to my collection! LOL!
Posted by: -mary | October 22, 2008 at 11:31 PM
Sweet & Fun acetate card!
Posted by: ~amy~ | October 22, 2008 at 09:09 PM