Who doesn't love a fun, unique, see-through
Christmas card?
This is a fun technique and it creates a WOW card. You can pair any stamp sets and greetings you have on hand with a vellum layer. I love using this technique to create wintry scenes. The embossed Vellum adds loads of texture and detail to your see-through layer.
For this card, I used Yuletide Village and Trucking Along stamp sets to create a cute little holiday scene. The image outlines are stamped in Basic Gray classic ink. The truck is a two-step stamp so I stamped the solid truck in Cherry Cobbler. I absolutely love this classic truck image. The Yuletide Village trees and houses are colored with Stampin' Blends markers in Smoky Slate, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock and Cherry Cobbler. The greeting comes from Trucking Along and is stamped in Pretty Peacock classic ink.
After I stamped my layers, I used a Basic Gray Stampin' Write marker to create snowy hills and land lines. This helps separate the white layers a bit. I used light Smoky Slate blend marker to create some snowy shadows and then lightened and softened the edges with the color lifter blend marker. The lines are also a cutting guide for the layer. I used snips to cut around the drawn lines and stamped images. I only cut along the top part of the layer.
Because the vellum is slick and we embossed it, you'll want to use a strong adhesive. I recommend tear & tape for the top flap that holds the vellum layer. For the bottom layers I used liquid glue. You could also use Seal + adhesive.
Did you notice my fun color combo? Cherry Cobbler, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Smoky Slate and Basic Gray. Give it a try. I love it with any wintry theme.
Measurements and cutting instructions:
1. Cut base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4". Slide base down and cut at 4 3/4". This creates the 1/2" flap for your tape to hold vellum layer.
2. Use remainder cardstock from base to create a layer. Stamp as desired and cut or die cut around the top edge. *see video
3. Cut another layer for front. 5 1/2" x 2 1/2" (or desired height)
4. Cut cardstock layer for backside/bottom of vellum 5 1/2" x 2"
For all the stamping, cutting and assembly instructions, check out the video:
- Yuletide Village and Trucking Along stamp sets
- Cardstocks: Basic White and Vellum (retired SU)
- Classic inks: Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler and Pretty Peacock
- Stampin' Blends Markers: Cherry Cobbler, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Smoky Slate and color lifter
- Stampin' Write Marker: Basic Gray
- Tools: Cut & Emboss machine, Softly Falling embossing folder (retired), trimmer and snips
- Embellishment: Wink of Stella
- Adhesives: Tear & Tape and liquid glue
I hope you'll give this technique a try. Enjoy! You can find Stampin' Up! products in my Online Store.
Happy Stampin!
~ Beth
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