These vellum techniques create interesting card backgrounds and texture. Vellum paper or cardstock has a translucent finish to provide subtle appearances and texture.

I’m providing three vellum cards, each with a different them and color palette for a birthday card, friendship card and thank you card. However, this card technique is so versatile, you can use it for any occasion. 

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Card Backgrounds Using Vellum | Video

Learn how to make vellum cards with stunning background techniques. Today’s video shows you how to create them three different ways.

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Card Backgrounds Using Vellum | Playing in the Rain

Both whimsical and adorable, the new Playing in the Rain Bundle includes images perfect for a get well, thank you, thinking of you or even baby cards.

card backgrounds using vellum

This background was created using applications of ink to the vellum, allowing it to dry and creating splatter effects with water. Today’s video provides lots of tips for impressive results.

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Stampin’ Blends alcohol based markers provide a professional colored image and are easy to use. If you’re new to these types of markers, don’t miss my YouTube playlist HERE that teaches various different ways on using them. 

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Card Backgrounds Using Vellum | Dainty Delight

If you’re fond of detailed floral images you’ll love the Dainty Delight Bundle. Tall flowers and leaves in outline images provide opportunities to add color quickly and easily.

card backgrounds using vellum

Printed vellum has a tone-on-tone finish that can be colored to enhance any card. It’s a quick and easy way to use the Vellum Basics Paper to customize your cards.

Statement backgrounds call for a sparkle! I added Brushed Gold Foil greenery and the Brushed Brass Butterflies to coordinate. It’s often the little things that take a card from simple to stunning.

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Break out those stencils because you’re going to love using them on vellum! These stencils are from the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks pack. The beauty of their design is that two stencils can be layered, one on top of the other, for terrific two-toned looks. 

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Since vellum is translucent, the colors appear different from when they were applied. Without the perfect match in my ribbon artillery, I used the Whisper White Seam Binding and the Light Polished Pink Stampin’ Blends Marker to create this custom color combination.  

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Cut away the edge of the Rose Gold & White Striped Ribbon and pull out the metallic pieces to use on your cards. These small fibers are the perfect, delicate accessory!

flower card

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