Creative Vellum Card Ideas + GIVEAWAY
Hello! Today I am sharing several ideas for creating vellum cards. Each card is very different… but all showcase vellum!
[All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Multiple stores are also linked in the parentheses following the product name. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.]
My first example is a heat embossed vellum card with a mini cardstock notecard inside. At the center of the vellum card, I silver heat embossed a large flower from the new Altenew Engraved Flowers Stamp Set (SSS | ALT). I then added Copic coloring to the flower by coloring on the backside of the vellum. For more shine, I heat embossed smaller flowers all around the main flower with Hero Arts White Satin Pearl Embossing Powder.
I also added cardstock frames using the Altenew Fine Frames Dies (SSS | ALT) and sentiment from the Altenew Needlework Motif Stamp Set (SSS | ALT). When you open the vellum card, there is a mini cardstock card adhered inside – perfect for a personal message.
My next two cards have vellum for the top portion of the card front. This creates a sheer window to the inside! (Be sure to watch the video for the how-to.) On both cards, I used Hero Arts White Satin Pearl Embossing Powder and Altenew Dainty Swiss Dots Stamp Set (SSS | ALT) to heat emboss on vellum. On the bottom of the card, I stamped the Altenew Pinstripe Stamp Set (SSS | ALT) and “hello” from the Altenew Wild Ferns Stamp Set (SSS | ALT). Along where the two pieces meet, I added a flower from the Altenew Handpicked Bouquet Stamp Set (SSS | ALT) that I stamped with new Altenew Ink colors (SSS | ALT). (More on those below.)
Here you can see the see-through portion of the card front.
Here is another card that is very similar, but a bit simpler.
I LOVE the look of the Hero Arts White Satin Pearl Embossing Powder on vellum…
Vellum is perfect for creating card belly bands. For this card, I first colored my vellum with ink to give it a purple tint. I wrapped it around a gatefold card and added an Altenew Simply Hello die cut (SSS | ALT) and an Altenew Needlework Motif Stamp Set sentiment (SSS | ALT).
Under the vellum belly band is a gatefold card stamped with images from the awesome new Altenew Leaf Medallion Stamp Set (SSS | ALT). This set is easy to use and can be used to create many fun looks!
Another way to create a vellum card is to use large die cuts. When you open the card, there are white die cuts of the same size for a place to write a message. (Watch the video on this one, too!) This is my favorite way to make vellum cards. This one features the new Altenew Leaf Medallion Die (SSS | ALT) covered with lots of silver embossing powder and gems.
This sentiment is from the older Altenew Halftone Circles Stamp Set (SSS | ALT). I use this one a lot…
In my video, I show a vellum card featuring the new Altenew Wild Ferns Stamp Set (SSS | ALT). I stamped the leaves on a vellum card… and used that as an overlay over a regular white notecard. I also added twine, pearls, and a sentiment from the Altenew Dainty Swiss Dots Stamp Set (SSS | ALT). I will be showing the how-to for this card (and a fun technique!) in a video coming very soon.
INK SWATCH DOWNLOADS
I have a free Ink Swatch Downloads for all the Altenew Inks – including today’s newest colors. There are three files (since there are so many inks now!) – just click here: DOWNLOAD 1 and DOWNLOAD 2 and DOWNLOAD 3 to download. (The newest inks are in the last download.) To see my complete list of Ink Swatch Downloads and how I create and store them, head over HERE.
BLOG HOP
Today I am part of the Altenew November Release Blog Hop. This release has something for everyone! You can find them all HERE at Simon Says Stamp or HERE at Altenew.
The next stop on the hop is the blog of Therese Calvird. You can always start at the beginning of the hop at the Altenew Blog.
GIVEAWAY
How would you like to win a $30 gift certificate to Altenew? For your chance, leave a comment here by 11:59pmEST on 11/18/2018. (To leave a comment, scroll down to the bottom of this post and click the green “leave a comment” button. The winner’s name will be randomly selected, emailed and posted on my “Winners page” some time after the giveaway closes. International folks are eligible, too!)
Also, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to SIX lucky winners! Head to the Altenew Blog.
SUPPLIES
Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except those with from Altenew or with an asterisk. As always, this post was NOT paid for or sponsored.) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.
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