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)
19 comments:
Lovely cards Leslie. Quite a challenge with the vellum. But oh my Lord… I need spring not winter. Ha Ha have a great day
Wow, these are so gorgeous with the dreamy vellum, and look how many cards ahead you are, easy mailers too, love these, a great idea of how you adhered them down too. All my DTs are now done for the year so I now have free time to create whatever I want and time to use all my new supplies!!
Absolutely beautiful Christmas cards and rice papers, I love them all -I love them all but the stately deer and Traditional Santa just that little bit more lol. We have lost all our local post offices so overseas posting has gone out of the window and they have just announced our postal stamps are going up again!!!
Carol x
These are GORGEOUS! You may have enabled me to get some of this vellum for myself, LOL!
Oh my goodness, no wonder you can't choose a favorite - they are all so wonderful! Thanks for the link - I'll check it out. I used to have a double-sided tape that didn't show through vellum, but of course they changed it. :-(
Oh, Leslie! They are ALL so dreamy and fabulous! Your idea to use full panels of double-sided adhesive is brilliant!
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Love the traditional feel of these cards and thanks for all the tips for using vellum. Very useful as I often come unstuck with it xx
These illustrations are beautiful, Leslie! Each card is so special! Thanks for the tip on mounting the vellum. I have some vellum illustrations that I've been afraid to do anything with. I need to dig them out and see what I can do. Thanks so much for the inspiration, as always!
Well the vellum is in my cart now...thanks a lot Leslie! Haha...I am so weak!! Every one of these cards is a treasure my friend...no way could I pick a favorite! And great idea to use the double sided sticky sheets to adhere the vellum! All beautifully done and YAY for adding 11 cards to the Christmas stash!! Hugs. :0)
What pretty vellum panels! You've used them well, Leslie, these are marvelous!
Wow, so beautiful! I love the soft vintagey Vellum, touch of the traditional Christmas themes that I remember from my childhood but they probably came out around the Victorian area? Just precious and you are clever to think of the double sided adhesive sheets! I’ll have to remember that!
It is a beautiful start that's for sure, it is hard to pick, like you said I love the first, probably because of the snowman :). But the deer are wonderful, as is the lovely scene! Like the wood framing and the papers to go with them!
These images are all so gorgeous and dreamy. What beautiful cards you've made using them. It certainly is hard to choose a favorite. I love them all!
It is a great start, Leslie, and these are GORGEOUS cards! Such beautiful illustrations and I appreciate your tips on the vellum. These bring back sweet memories of yesteryear.
Beautiful images that look so dreamy on vellum. Great way to make some quick cards to build your stash. :) xx
I love how that vellum is those scenes such a dreamy look. You're way ahead making our beautiful Christmas cards. I envy you.
I love these vellum panels. Such a nice gift and they are perfect for these Xmas cards. A little snowflake and sentiment and your done! You are on your way to Xmas 2026!!
gorgeous images on Vellum, they're a great addition to your stash xx
These are beautiful cards, Leslie! What a great way to use the softness of Vellum and create loveliness. So happy you’re already started on your 2026 cards. Thanks for sharing your pretty gift from your friend. xx
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