Hello and welcome!
I'm finally getting around to some Christmas cards and plunged ahead with a batch of 10. My friend shared these beautiful 6x6 printed vellum sheets which I trimmed to fit A2 cards. There are two of each design and my cards have minimal variation, just keeping it simple. I couldn't really pick a favorite, but I'm rather partial to this one with the Santa and snowman:
After much trial and error and two ruined vellum panels I settled on double-sided adhesive sheets as the ideal way to invisibly adhere the panels to the card bases.
Come to think of it, this one might be my favorite:
I had to go Amazon shopping first. After careful consideration I chose a pack of Birllaid brand -- 22 sheets, each 8 1/2 x 11 1/2. Excellent quality, very affordable.
Each vellum panel was applied to a sticky sheet, then the back peeled off and the now sticky vellum panel was applied to white cardstock. I trimmed the edges flush with my adhesive-designated scissors (clean the scissors when needed with 91% alcohol). There is no wiggle room with strong adhesive tape so it's much better to create a separate panel on cardstock which can then be glued to the card front.
Two more:
Total Christmas cards in the box: 11
It feels like a good start!
Have a beautiful day!
Stamps: Poppystamps Christmas Banners with dies Paper: Crafters Companion Christmas Rose 6x6 Vellum Pad, Cougar Natural, Hammermill Premium 100 lb white for sentiment banners, shimmery creamy white for snowflakes, SU Blush Blossom for snowflake centers Ink: Stampin' Up Close to Cocoa Other: Memory Box Bauble Snowflakes, 1/8" hole punch, Stickles Stardust glitter glue for snowflake centers, double sided adhesive sheets, Hero Arts Wood Frame die (used once)
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