Yay, I broke in the vellum - there's cheering in the house! For Sean's Mod Squad Challenge.
I embossed a sheet with a floral embossing folder, then colored the back side or the 'de'bossed (indented) side with some Copic markers.
Here are a few things I learned today:
- Use moderate colors (too light will not show up at all, too dark looks overwhelming)
- If you make a boo boo with an alcohol marker, use regular rubbing alcohol on a q-tip or get out your blending pen to pull off the color easily
- After much anxiety-producing research about how to adhere vellum to cardstock, I took a deep breath and used dabs of 3D Crystal Lacquer. I even added a thin line along the edges of the sheet - as you can see, you can barely see any of it although I did use larger dabs of it behind the centers of the flowers.
- Adhesive pearls stick really well to vellum so I didn't add adhesive first like I usually do for extra holding power.
- If your CAT should sit down on your vellum sentiment, be aware that YOU MAY NOT FIND IT AGAIN... (I'll add it some day if I find it)
If I learn anything else about vellum, I'll be sure to add. And here is the card - remember, it's my first time so don't expect advanced anything :D
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Thank you dear ones for each and every sweet as honey comment ♥
That's so pretty Rosy! You are braver than I am, my vellum still sits in the package that I bought it in, untouched I might add. Thanks for the tips as well because now you know that I'll have to get it out and try it!
ReplyDeleteOhhh that is so pretty Rosy! Such sweet soft colors and perfect for Spring cheer! I think you've got designing with vellum down to an art! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Mod Squad!
ReplyDeleteOh, most definitely this is spring. I love it. Such pretty flowers and so soft with the vellum used with it. Thanks for the nice comment on my entry too. I was looking for a way to thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out lovely, Rosie. I love the soft look that the vellum adds to the image.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Beautiful Rosy. Did not check out the challenge. My bad. :)
ReplyDeleteLike your card......LOVE your tips! Oh you make me laugh my little Hibiscus Flower! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is just so beautiful Rosy. I love the soft colors and the the texture that the embossed vellum gives. Absolutely LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Rosy!Do love the look.
ReplyDeleteOh, Rosy, this is just too lovely!!! The soft colors and texture are just so perfect together. Makes me want to work on vellum again. OMGoodness; I wish I had an 1/8 of your talent. Your rock girl!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Rosy! Love the softness and the gorgeous colors! Come on Spring!
ReplyDeleteNo one would have ever guessed this was your first time to use vellum! This is so soft and springy, love it! Thanks for playing along in the Mod Squad challenge this week! (there is a glue specific for using on vellum too! ;)...although I usually use a brad in the corners or wrap around a base cardstock, tucking in behind using scotch tape! )
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Rosy! Glad to see you playing at Mod Squad. Love all the flowers on your card -- great job with the Vellum! (Don't you hate it when cats do that?)
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the Vellum Rosy!! Beautiful! xx
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