I hosted the Demo WOW challenge today and I chose using vellum. I used to use vellum a LOT and have kind of moved away from it-but when I do use it I really like the results. This card uses SU!’s cardstock vellum as its base cut into a 4 1/4″ square. The pic shows both the inside and outside.
The patterned paper is Bali Breeze DSP, and I layered the inside and outside images up so that you only see one when you look at the card from the outside. This is a very simple card to make, and the patterned paper takes center stage.
I like Stampin’ Up!’s cardstock vellum and it is what I recommend to my customers. It does not crinkle as easily as regular vellum, and it handles going through a printer very easily. One of the nice features about vellum is that you can change its color by using a brayer, and also you can emboss on it without using craft inks. Since it has a slicker coating, just stamp on it and quickly add your embossing powder.
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January 30th, 2008 at 9:47 am
You did a great job with this one!!!! I never use Vellum but I just might have to break it out and try it.
January 30th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
oh wow, did not realize it was you. I posted mine today and on my blog. fun challenge.
January 30th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
That is awesome! I had ordered the cardstock vellum, not knowing exactly what it was, for my wedding invitations. Glad to know it’s better than the regular stuff, and that it still goes through a printer! Lovely card.
January 30th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
So cute! I love how you have been using multiple colors of ribbon on your projects.
January 30th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Britta, Wonderful card!! I need to get my vellum out more. I also need to get to the Demo Challenges more
! Love the bright bold colors!!
January 31st, 2008 at 3:06 am
Love this!!! The colors the layout are Amazing!!
January 31st, 2008 at 6:32 pm
What a great card, Britta! I love how you layered the inside and outside images. I’m going to use this vellum/dsp idea to showcase our designer paper in my upcoming workshops. My ladies will love it!
January 31st, 2008 at 7:08 pm
These are both stunning! I love the vellum effect too, great way to enhance the DSP!
February 2nd, 2008 at 10:10 am
Great tips on using the vellum cardstock. I have never used it in this way(as a card base) or even much at all. I learned something new! Thank you.
February 3rd, 2008 at 9:48 am
Wow…love these!