Clear Scraps Project Post

Hello and happy Wednesday! Jennifer here to share Christmas cards I  created along with some fun techniques!  I  love working with Clear Scraps Acrylic because not only does it have many uses, but its durable too.  Using the 12×12 Acrylic Sheets, I  cut 4×5 inch sections to use on my cards. My third "card" is actually from the Acrylic Tag Album. 

Any time you want to stamp on acrylic you will need to use a solvent based ink.  This will allow your image to "set" to the acrylic and will not smudge.  

After removing the protective film from both sides of the acrylic, I  stamped my image using StazOn in black.  Allow a short time for the ink to dry before moving on to the next step. 

When you are ready to color your image, flip over the acrylic piece.  Here, I  used alcohol based markers (such as Chameleon or Copic).  I  like to have a fine and brush option on my markers so I  can fill in larger areas quicker. Or, as around my title, use color to highlight an area. Once finished, I  added patterned paper and embellishments to accent!

For my second card, I  used basically the same technique as the first. However, I  originally had a second flamingo stamped on the front.  It didn't turn out so I  decided to "erase" my image by using non-acetone fingernail polish remover.  It works wonders on your mistakes!  

I  wanted to add a frosty effect to my card so using StazOn Opaque, I   ran the ink pad around the edges of my acrylic. 

After stamping and coloring my flamingo, I  used the 6 Inch Nordic Snowflakes Mascil to add a background to my card.  Again using the StazOn Opaque, I    lightly dabbed with an ink applicator.  

And here is a close up of the effect! Once dry, I   adhered my acrylic to the cardstock base and added patterned paper and embellishments! 

For my third project, I  decorated one of the tags from the Acrylic Tag Album.  I  began with three coordinating alcohol inks and applied them from dark to light beginning at the bottom of my tag. 

I  turned my tag over after my alcohol ink was dry and stamped my images. Using my Zig markers I  went back in and colored my flamingo..however the alcohol ink did alter the color a bit.  I  backed my tags with a neutral print using Beacon 3-in-1 adhesive along the edges. Using strips of a buffalo plaid print, I  affixed them to the sides of my tag to hide any glue marks. 

Thank for stopping by the blog today! I  hope this inspires you to do some crafting with Clear Scraps Acrylic!  Have a great day!

Additional products used:  patterned paper:  Crate Paper, Simple Stories; stickers, die cut: Simple Stories; adhesive: Beacon, 3M; bakers twine: Whisker Graphics; metal token, alcohol ink: Ranger; stamps: My Favorite Things; ink: StazOn; markers: Zig, Chameleon; border punch: EK Success; cardstock: Bazzill; mini wood clothespin: American Crafts; sewing machine: Janome; misc: thread, ribbon.