Whilst it has been too hot to do anything (well too hot for me anyway) I took my fan, positioned it 2 inches away and sat at the craftie space desk!
It's a technique which has endless possibilities using different colours and stamps and creates really pretty effects - it's not complicated either - so my type of technique......😄
White heat emboss one side of the vellum with whatever stamp you like - I used two single leaf stamps here.
Once the embossing has cooled, turn it over and using the same stamp(s) pick a colour and simply stamp again.
I took a bit of a risk and used Distress Oxide for my reverse stamping (Barn Door) but I did let it dry overnight before assembling it behind the frames.
I heaved a huge sigh of relief when it didn't smudge and had dried completely.
I used linen textured card throughout but it doesn't show up in the pic!
Chrissie has done a video tutorial and you will see her step by step and her lovely finished examples here -
Fabulous Vellum Backgrounds
Thanks for looking!
I shall be doing more of this reverse stamping on vellum I think!
Well this is a new technique to me and I've just watched the tutorial so something to try for a change. Your card is lovely. Thanks for the link
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. I love that stamp and I'm off to watch the video. Thanks for sharing this, Viv.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and a clever idea. I saw that card she posted. You've achieved such a delicate and pretty look. And yes, I am much more sensible about what I collect in my stash now and what I might actually use. x
ReplyDeleteThis is a great technique Viv, I have seen Chrissie's version and video too. I am going to have to try it sometime too. It is too hot for me in my craft room at the moment so I had to decamp downstairs where we have tried to keep it cooler, but not really succeeding! Love your example of the technique, I think the barn door works really well with the white. Great job xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful card and sounds like a great technique with a beautiful result
ReplyDeleteCarol x
This is a new technique to me and the effect is stunning. Absolutely beautiful card, Viv. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful effect and love the pop of red on white. Looks like a great technique xx
ReplyDeleteAnother new technique for me to try! Absolutely beautiful card Viv!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is gorgeous, Viv! You make me want to try this technique. Stay cool!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Viv. What a fantastic technique. I will definitely be giving this a try. I love your combination of white with barn door. So fresh looking. xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card Viv. I've not seen this technique before but will be giving it a go shortly.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
This is really pretty, Viv! Love the technique and your card is perfect
ReplyDeleteoooh not seen this technique before Viv. You have made a lovely card with your two tone stamped vellum. I like how you have framed the panels. In fact with maybe a holly stamp......Christmas? xx
ReplyDeleteAwesome card Viv, love the dainty images you used and the red really makes the white image pop!
ReplyDeleteThis is a brilliant design using the double-worked vellum technique, Vivalicious! I just love the two window composition. Thank you for sending me off to Chrissie's where I watched her video. You have both inspired me to want to do this! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteThis looks a great technique Viv, love the red against the white.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
This is a technique I haven’t heard of before, it’s clever and I love the outcome. Definitely needs to go on my to do list.
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