I went with friends to the Scrapbooking Expo in Mesa yesterday and took a class with H
eartfelt Creations in creating flowers with vellum. Since vellum is my best friend lately, with the
Groovi plates and Pergamano
parchment crafting, I thought these kinds of flowers would make nice embellishments. I wasn't wrong, and I'm so glad I took the class.
I enjoyed making these flowers so much. They were stamped on heavy vellum, die cut with matching dies, then heat embossed with white embossing powder (be careful, vellum can warp if you stay in one spot too long). A bit of color was added with inks and a blending sponge. The flowers were formed using a tool, or you can use the mold if you have one. The leaves were formed using a mold, but you can shape them yourself. There are a lot of
good videos showing all the techniques for this style.
Isn't that butterfly amazing? I purchased the
stamp and
die cut, so I know you will see this again! Gasp! A bit expensive, but I got the stamp set for free from taking the class.
This is such a lovely technique with paper, and even more lovely using vellum. Hope you'll give it a try!
Edited to add that this was a featured card at
The Outlawz!
Saw your card over at Outlawz and had to stop by. Your card is AMAZING! And I wondered if the flowers were vellum... and am astounded at how gorgeous they look! Will need to watch for one of those classes in my area. Thanks so much for sharing your creation. Kathy at myasperations.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteHow nice to see you over here, Kathy! I cannot believe I haven't taken advantage of their classes before, but know I will do so again. Thanks for your sweet comment!
DeleteThey are absolutely darling! Then again, you know how much I love vellum/ parchment. Grin xoxo
ReplyDeleteI do know, LOL! I thought I could start combining these flowers with my parchment work. Thanks so much, Em!
DeleteOh Jean how gorgeous is this - you are into the Heartfelt Creations like me aren't they just amazing I have really fell in love with them. I tried for a DT last time got into the Semi Finals so that was wonderful. Love your vellum flowers. Big hugs Andrea
ReplyDeleteAndrea, your work is always amazing using their products. I'm just taking a side step with them for a bit because of my parchment crafting, so I'll never get as good as you! Thanks!
DeleteThis card is just beautiful, Jean! I love your vellum flowers and the butterfly and how you have put this together on a card. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Monica
Monica, thank you so much for your visit and your sweet comment!
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