Vellum Wrap Card with Embossed Detail

A project from our live show MIGHTY MONDAY - Join Toni for her detailed papercrafting sessions - Broadcast 3rd Feb 2025 · 03/02/2025 · watch it from 4:00

Create an elegant card featuring a scenic background wrapped in translucent vellum with embossed corner details. The vellum overlay creates a sophisticated see-through effect in soft greens and natural tones, allowing the beautiful landscape underneath to show through. This project uses simple wrapping and embossing techniques to achieve a professional, layered finish.

You will need

Stamps By Me - Embossing Folder - White Rose - 310822BSEE IT 100085 - HTCN - Stamps By Me Mini Professional Paper Trimmer 3 X 6 Inch - 240921CSEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Select a piece of patterned vellum from your collection. Choose one with a light area so you can see detail underneath when layering.

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2. 

   Select a piece of patterned paper from your collection to use as your card base. The paper shown features a peaceful landscape scene with greenery and foliage.

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3. 

   Cut your vellum to the same size as your card base using a mini trimmer for precision. Align the vellum carefully and trim to create a neat edge.

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4. 

   Take one of the remaining vellum pieces and fold it in half to create a small decorative card from the offcut. The embossed White Rose design should be visible on the front.

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5. 

   Position your vellum piece as a wrap around the front of the card base. Allow the vellum to extend slightly around the back edge to secure it in place.

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6. 

   Trim the vellum on the back of the card to approximately one inch depth. This creates an intentional wrapped look rather than appearing accidental.

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7. 

   Run the corner of the vellum through an embossing folder to add a delicate embossed detail, such as a rose, to the corner.

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8. 

   Secure the vellum wrap to the back of the card using double-sided tape. Position the tape along the hinge area where the vellum overlaps the card base.

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9. 

   Stamp a sentiment onto white card stock. Trim the stamped sentiment to size using your paper trimmer.

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10. 

    Adhere your sentiment panel to the front of the card, positioning it so it shows through the vellum overlay. Press firmly to ensure a good crease and secure adhesion.

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Tips from the show

• You don't need patterned vellum; plain vellum works equally well and may show the background more clearly.
• Make sure to give the vellum wrap a good crease down the back so it sits flat against the card.
• If you want the front to stay completely flat, glue the vellum directly to the card before adding your sentiment on top.

More from this show

• Vellum Belly Band Card
• Vellum Overlay Card with Sentiment Strips

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