How to Use Vellum Die Cuts

Vellum is a transparent, high-quality type of paper. You can use vellum die cuts on many of your paper crafting projects. You can buy pre-made die cuts or cut your own with a machine. Vellum die cuts are great for card making, scrapbook embellishments and invitations. You can also use vellum die cuts for fancier inserts in cards and invitations, or as a "window" in a card.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Hermafix or other small dot or line adhesive Miniature brads (optional)

1. Select a vellum die cut for your project. Match it to your theme and color scheme (see Resources below).

2. Turn die cut over, with the back facing up.

3. Roll Hermafix dispenser over the outer edges of the die cut to disperse adhesive (see Resources below).

4. Select an area on the project at the exact point where you want to apply the vellum die cut.

5. Turn the die cut over, face up.

6. Press die cut in place by running your finger around the outer edge. This will be the permanent placement of the decorative die cut.

7. You can also affix die cut by poking tiny holes in the die cut. Poke holes in the paper you are joining it to. Fasten with miniature brads for a metallic embellishment.

Tips & Warnings

• If for some reason adhesive shows through the die cut, outline the area with an archival pen or glitter to hide the spots that show through. You can also affix die cut by poking tiny holes in the die cut. Poke holes in the paper you are joining it to. Fasten with miniature brads for a metallic embellishment.
• Do not adhere center areas of a vellum die cut unless you are sure the adhesive will not show through.

Resources

• Hermafix Dispensers
• Vellum Die Cuts