irresistible blooms double sided vellum card

Vellum is such a cool paper to work with, translucent and lovely it can transform a project like no other paper in my opinion!

With this technique we will be stamping on both sides of the vellum to bring depth and dimension to the project.

Measurements:
Base: Basic White 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White Die Layer: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Vellum Layer 3 3/8″ x 4 3/4″
and another piece 1 3/4″ x 3 3/8″

Using post it notes or post it tape secure the largest two Deckle Rectangle Dies to the Basic White layer and die cut a frame for the card.
This is a great way to secure vellum – since it is translucent one of the downfalls or issues with vellum is how to secure it without seeing the adhesive through the vellum and hiding the adhesive “stains” under the frame is a great way to do it!

On one side of the vellum stamp the leaves from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set in Shaded Spruce ink. Vellum takes longer to dry than regular cardstock so extra drying time is necessary in order to not smear the stamped images. USE CAUTION when handling the stamped side until dry – this usually takes a few minutes.

When dry flip the vellum over and stamp in Gorgeous Grape ink the flower from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set in between the stamped leaf images. Allow drying time.

Place adhesive on the backside of the frame and adhere the vellum to the frame.

Add Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to the backside of the frame. Remove the release paper and fold the card base in half to prepare to adhere the frame to the card base.

Stamp the smaller vellum piece with a sentiment and leaf image. Allow to dry and add adhesive to the left edge only and add to the left side of the frame. Add 3 Glossy Dots to the card to finish with a little bling!

Stamping on both sides of the vellum creates muted leaves and brighter flowers creating depth and dimension to the stamped scene.

Try this technique and go create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie