Today's card was one of those where you start by just trying things out and see if it looks OK.
I think this is such a pretty stamp and it will likely appear again in the not too distant future!
I had done a few square backgrounds using trees and a tiny deer stamp for some quick cards and they were in a small pile on the desk ready to go onto card bases - I put the newly embossed vellum piece over one of them.
I was quite happy with how it looked although the top right corner looked a little bare so I found a corner flourish (old old old) and silver embossed it.
Card done!
Does anyone remember Woodware making a product called 'Miracle Adhesive Film'? I bought a few packs of this probably more than 10 years ago now - it was specifically for use with vellum.
Sadly I have been unable to source it for several years but it really was brilliant to use for sticking vellum down completely transparently. I have yet to find any make of glue or tape that works as well.
As I now only have a few small sheets left I cut some small pieces for the corners instead of using the entire sheet - save as much as I can!
UPDATE 28TH OCTOBER - Thank you to my lovely visitors who have found a company in the UK who still have a few packs of this in stock. The power of blogland!!
Sharing my make over at
TIOT - Embossing
Christmas Kickstart - Festive Florals
We have another wet, windy and miserable day so with the ironing done and a (very) quick flick of the duster it's off to the inky space for me! Have a great day whatever you're doing. x
29 comments:
Absolutely stunning!
Absolutely beautiful.xxx
Love the effect of the embossed vellum over the scene underneath. Sticking vellum down without glue showing is seriously a problem and I don't think there is a product which does the trick. Most of the parchment cards I've made (and ones I've seen) are put together using small brads which isn't always successful depending on the design. I've never seen the Woodware product.
This is beautiful, I love the effect with the deer behind the vellum, Hazelx
This is stunning. Love the look you have created. Have sent you an email. Hugs Mrs A.
A fabulous result
This has turned out brilliantly. Yes, I remember that film, I have some that I had forgotten about, so thanks for the reminder. It is funny how you can use something regularly and then just stop and not really know why!
Wow, this is Absolutely stunning! I love everything about it. I have this CI stamp but I’ve haven’t used it very much but boy, have you inspired me with this card. I love, love, love it Viv xx
Wow, absolutely fabulous. Viv! I love everything about it. Stunning! xx
Hi Viv, what a gorgeous card! I can't emboss on vellum to save my life and don't get me started about sticking it down without it showing! LOL! Thanks for getting us started at Christmas Kickstart, Jo x
That's lovely Viv, love the misty scene you have created
Joan x
Drop dead gorgeous. Interestingly enough I just saw the owner of Woodware on Create and Craft yesterday. Maybe you could reach out to them to see if she has any plans of bring it back. Contact for Create and Craft: Email Us
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I have had some luck with running entire piece of vellum through Xyron to adhere.
You are way ahead of me, I don't even get a flick out of my duster.
My first thought.. WOW, what a great effect, a really super card and the embossing is fabulous and so is the design.
Kath x
Beautiful embossing
Carol x
Wow this is the most beautiful card Viv. The stamping and heat embossing on the vellum look amazing x No I have never heard of the miracle adhesive Viv...but it sounds perfect for vellum x.
A stunning card Viv, I love the gold and silver embossing together and the vellum makes the scene on the card beneath it look misty.
Sue xx
A beautiful creation, Viv. Such a lovely scene. xx
Popping back to say to say that I've found the Miracle Adhesive Film here https://www.virgocrafts.co.uk/product/miracle-adhesive-film-use-vellum
I've never ordered from them, but it looks like they have some of the film in stock. xx
This is stunning, the colours and complete design, wow...xx♥
Gorgeous card.. so very pretty!! Thanks for joining us at Try it on Tuesday! Helen
Oh Wow! It's a stunner Viv... I love the vellum overlay on your pretty scene... Vellum always says special to me and the elegant embossing just fits so well... Stay safe and warm, another wet and windy day...
Wow, wow, wow! This is gobsmackingly gorgeous! I love it so much! Totally gorgeous, Viv and thanks for plugging the challenge too xxx
What an lovely ethereal card Viv.
Hugs, Sarn xxx
A love card Viv, the embossed vellum looks stunning and placing it over the stamped imaged gives a lovely depth to the little scene.
Avril x
Super stunning card Viv...love the vellum over your background. xx
I love how the vellum makes the scene look misty and dreamy! What a pretty card with all that embossing!
Absolutely gorgeous, love the silver embossing.
Babs x
Beautiful card, Viv! I'd loved to have seen the deer/tree card underneath as well. Glad you found your source, vellum is really hard to glue without being seen.
So beautiful with the vellum layer and stamped card base. A clever design. Not easy with glue and vellum, I’ve often found myself stitching the layers together...
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