I saw this card on Facebook a few months ago and immediately knew I had to make one. So when this Digi Choosday DT prompt came up and the theme was slider card, I knew this was the perfect time to finally try it.
The only problem?
I had no idea how to get an image onto acetate.
The original card I saw was hand drawn, which wasn’t an option for me since I wanted to use a Polkadoodles digi stamp. What I thought would be a quick experiment turned into days of trial and error… and even went past the due date (so sorry, Nikky!). I also had an asthma attack in the middle of crafting, which didn’t help at all.
But sometimes the best projects come from persistence, right?
The Trial-and-Error Phase
Before I got to the final card, here’s what I tried:
Printing directly on acetate – it worked, but the print was messy.
Cutting the image in vinyl – the lines were way too fine, the weeding was a nightmare and some details didn’t cut at all.
Tracing the image with fine-tipped Ohuhu alcohol markers – it worked, but I really didn’t like how it looked.
Trying vinyl again – still didn’t capture the full image properly.
After all that, I went back to the very first method and decided to print on acetate again, but more carefully. I also let it dry for a while before working on it, also making sure I won't touch the print.
I’m actually typing this as I go through the process of making the card because I promised myself I’d submit it today… so here we go!
Materials Needed
Digi Stamp: Polkadoodles Nuts About You – Too Cute
Acetate
Cardstock
Pattern Paper: Polkadoodles Love & Kisses Papers 2
Glue
Foam tape
Ohuhu Alcohol Markers
Vinyl (for sentiment)
How I Made the Slider Card
Print your digi stamp on acetate.
Do this first so it has plenty of time to dry while you work on the other steps. Once dry, cut the acetate to 4.25 x 5.5 inches, making sure the digi stamp is centered.
Print the same digi stamp on white cardstock, also centered and at the exact same size. Cut this cardstock to 4.25 x 5.5 inches as well. This alignment is important for the slider effect.
Color the digi stamp on the white cardstock.
I used Ohuhu Alcohol Markers:
Y11, Y49, YR1, YR33, E69, Y515, Y145, YR00, YR314, WG4, CGII07, Y12, YR95.
Cut your sentiment in vinyl and carefully adhere it to the acetate.
Create the frames:
Cut one 4.25 x 5.5 inch frame with a 5/8-inch border from solid cardstock.
Cut one 4 1/8 x 5 5/16 inch frame with a 1/2-inch border from pattern paper.
Adhere the two frames together, then stick them onto the acetate, making sure the digi stamp and sentiment are centered within the frame.
Attach the acetate to the colored digi cardstock using foam tape.
Place the foam tape only on the sides and bottom, making sure it’s concealed by the frame. Leave the top open so the slider can move freely.
Adhere everything to your card base.
Create the slider insert:
Cut a piece of white cardstock to 3 3/8 x 6 inches (this may vary slightly depending on your foam tape thickness). This piece should slide perfectly between the acetate and the colored image layer.
Decorate the slider insert if you like — I used a corner puncher for a simple detail.
And there you have it!
A simple-looking card that magically turns colorful once the white cardstock is slid up.
This project definitely tested my patience, but I’m so glad I stuck with it. Sometimes crafting is about the process just as much as the finished piece... struggles, asthma breaks, messes, and all.
Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope this inspires you to try an acetate slider card too!
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