Make It Monday See-Through Card

Happy end of September y’all!  I cannot believe this is the last week of September already.  Seriously. Where does time go???  Well September doesn’t mean any cooler temperatures where I live, so I’m still inside creating!  Polly Robin here with another Make It Monday blog post.  Today I’ll show you how I made a see-through card for my niece.  I used Coffee Vibes by Rachel Etrog because my niece is ALL about her coffee (like her aunt hehe).

The first thing I did was print my background paper and my two solid colors.  I love printing my solid papers because I know they will match my patterned paper, and I don’t have a bunch of cardstock scraps lying around in my cramped craft space.  I also cut out my coffee cups – aren’t they adorable??  My coffee paper is 4.25 x 5.5 inches, and my strips are ¼ inch and ½ inch wide:

Next, I cut a piece of acetate 3 inches wide and layered my paper strips at an angle as shown: 

I glued my coffee paper to my card base and then I used the acetate piece as a template to cut my card front into two pieces:

I used my acetate piece to connect the two card front pieces which gives me a see-through window.

Finally, I stamped my acetate with my sentiment and used foam squares to adhere my two coffee cups.  She will love this card, but she’ll love the Starbucks gift card inside it more I think 😊

Thank y’all for taking time to see how I made my see-through birthday card!

I’m all about memory-keeping that feels meaningful and fun—whether it’s a pocket page, a hybrid card, or a layout packed with photos. My style leans toward hybrid, pockets, and multi-photo storytelling. I love pulling inspiration from the colors and elements in digital kits, letting them guide the feel of a layout. When I’m making cards, I always think about the person I’m creating for and make sure it reflects what they love.

Templates were a huge help when I was starting out, and honestly, they still are. They save time and make it easier to focus on the story or the design without overthinking it. I use Photoshop, Lightroom, and a steady stash of templates for digital scrapping. For hybrid projects, my favorite tools are my Misti, Epson Ecotank printer, and paper trimmer.

Outside of crafting, my favorite thing is traveling with my husband and son. Whether the three of us are off exploring another country or my son and I are backpacking through national parks, we’re usually on the move. Give me adventure over jewelry or clothes any day.

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  1. Love the angled see thru panel as a way to anchor your sentiment & elements! So the acetate is ‘sandwiched’ between the strips right?! So the inside of the card has those strips & the mirror image/back side of the stamped sentiment visible?

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