Vellum is a beautiful translucent cardstock and different techniques are plentiful on the internet. One of my favorite things to do is one of the simplest techniques. Adding color to this cardstock can be done directly to the front side for vibrant lovely tones but as in this example shown below – Stamp an image on the front side of the vellum and color on the opposite side of the vellum for a more subtle color palette!
Using the large flower cluster from the Blessings of Home stamp set (#157930) in the new January to June 2022 mini catalog, I stamped the image in Tuxedo black Memento ink and allowed a few minutes to dry. Stamping on vellum the ink remains wet for a little longer than regular cardstock. I let this dry naturally to room air, if in a hgurry you can gently and with cautious distance from the cardstock use the heat tool being careful to not curl or scorch the delicate cardstock.
Turning the cardstock over – color the opposite side of the vellum with chosen Stampin’ Blends. I colored in the flowers using the light color first and then highlighting the artist drawn accent lines in the darker blend color.
If you mount the vellum on Basic white cardstock the colors will intensify.
To add a little bit of visual interest I placed the Basic White cardstock at an angle and only placed adhesive under the colored flowers and embellishments to prevent the adhesive showing through!
Easy as that! Color on some vellum whenever you get a chance and I hope I inspired you to go out and create art of your own – one stamp at a time!
Happy Stampin’
Natalie
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