DIY acetate accents
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Create the most magical effects with this invisible stash treat! We show you how to have fun with DIY see-through embellishments...
Before you get stuck in to our step-by-step tutorial, bear these tips in mind:
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For neater and more precise stamping, ink your stamp, place it on your work surface and press the acetate over the top.
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Rub an anti-static pad over the surface of your acetate before applying embossing powder or glitters. This really helps as acetate can be very static.
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Keep your fingers off the surface of your acetate as much as possible as the oils from your hands can spoil your tidily stamped image.
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Work carefully with a well-inked stamp to avoid slipping and blurring of the image, applying only a gentle pressure in order to make the transfer. The best results are achieved using a well used ink pad (so it's slightly drier) although more pressure will be needed.
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Stamp on to acetate and use this image to experiment with where to place your message or image before stamping on to your final design.
 Step 1Stamp stars on acetate using StazOn ink. (If it smudges, you can actually clean it off the acetate with stamp cleaner and start again.) |
 Step 2Cut out the stamped stars slightly beyond the outline of the star image so that you leave a small clear border area. |
 Step 3Apply a liquid glue, such as Diamond Glaze, along the edges of your cut out stars and sprinkle glitter on top. Leave to dry. |
 Step 4Attach the shimmering stars to the front of your card with a 'glittered' brad, to add to the sparkle of your acetate accents. |
