How to Use Vellum Sheets for Scrapbooking
Vellum is a translucent paper that comes in a variety of colors. It lends beauty to a scrapbook page in a variety of embellishments. For example, you can use paper piercing and embossing techniques on vellum sheets for an original look. There are vellum papers with the art work of Thomas Kinkade printed on it. There are also sheets with iridescent, metallic and speckles embedded in the paper. Vellum sheets can be used in several ways for scrapbooking. Follow these steps.
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Instructions
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Emboss the vellum sheet with a stylus and stencil. Trace around the pattern of the stencil for a raised border around the edges of the paper. This elegant look will complement a wedding, baby christening or confirmation page.
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Punch the edges of a vellum sheet with a border punch or flower shape for a see-through border. Mount the vellum sheet on top of a solid piece of scrapbooking paper for a gorgeous look.
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Use pastel colored vellum sheets for the background of a wedding invitation layout. Add vellum quotes or paper punched flowers for a delicate look. Attach vellum flowers to the vellum paper with brads as the flower center.
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Decorate a vellum sheet with the art of Pergamano. The combination of embossing and paper piercing will create a unique embellishment for a wide variety of layouts. The Pergamano technique can be located in one corner of the page or in between matted photographs and the journaling block.
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Attach rhinestone stickers or adhere pearl beads to create the pattern of a bride's veil on to a sheet of vellum. The wedding layout can feature a photo of the bride.
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Complete a scrapbooking layout with a very personal story in one section. Cover the story entry with a sheet of printed vellum and attach it with brads, stickers or adhesive. The vellum can be lifted to allow someone to read the story.
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Tips & Warnings
Many adhesives will show through vellum. You must experiment to see which ones will work the best for your vellum projects. Embellishments can be made from small pieces of vellum. You can make paper accents, titles, flowers and transparent pockets for scrapbooking.
