Double Stamped Vellum

by Chrissie Stokes

Stamp on both sides of a vellum sheet for a unique background effect.

Supplies

  • Vellum sheet
  • Background stamp (Impression Obsession Rose Leaves background stamp
  • Versamark or other embossing ink
  • Anti-static bag
  • Heat gun
  • Embossing powder (WOW Opaque White embossing powder used here)
  • Colored ink (Stampin’ Up!® ink pad in Early Espresso used here)
  • Other supplies as needed to complete the card (used here: Linen textured cardstock from Papermill Direct, Presscut double stitched square nesting dies, foam tape)

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Place a background stamp on your work surface.

    Wipe a sheet of vellum with an anti-static bag.

  2. Step 2

    Ink the stamp with Versamark ink.

  3. Place the vellum over the background stamp. Gently rub over the vellum to ensure all areas are inked.

  4. Step 3

    Remove, sprinkle with white embossing powder and heat set.

  5. Step 4

    Ink the stamp once more using a water-based dye ink in the colour of your choice. Turn over the vellum and stamp on the reverse side.

  6. TIP:
    A piece of scrap paper placed over the vellum will allow you to rub smoothly over all areas easily. (The embossed areas might cause drag and so result in a smudged stamping.)

  7. Step 5 (Optional)

    Die cut a frame using 2 square dies (one slightly larger than the other) and either mount onto foam tape or cut several to make a stack to add definition.

  8. Step 6

    6. Choose an area of the vellum which looks pleasing through the frame, cut out a square, and adhere to the back of it. (White embossed side uppermost.)

  9. Step 7 (Optional)

    If desired a larger square can be dry embossed into the card front or front panel using a rubber mat and the sandwich for embossing for your particular machine.

  10. Step 8

    Complete the project.

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Double Stamped Vellum. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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Questions and Comments

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

That is so pretty and quite clever. I wonder why we all didn’t think of it but I sure didn’t! Thank you - great technique and great video.
Carolyn Steele  |  Thu Aug 18, 2022 at 10:19 AM
that is so pretty, great technique!
Conniecrafter  |  Thu Aug 18, 2022 at 7:59 PM
Beautiful cards. I must try this technique. Thank you.
Ozpom  |  Fri Aug 19, 2022 at 4:38 AM
It was bugging me trying to remember the name of the 'tool' you used.....found it!!

What do you use a baren for?

Traditionally used in Japanese woodblock printing, a baren is a circular tool with a flat face used for rubbing paper to effectively transfer ink
JoannaLees  |  Fri Aug 19, 2022 at 7:43 AM
Looks beautiful. Maybe try it today.
stampingfiddle  |  Sat Aug 20, 2022 at 11:14 PM
Such a beautiful card! Thank you for this wonderful tutorial.
crafty_reet  |  Sun Oct 2, 2022 at 11:28 AM
I use Scrapbooks clear sided adhesive sheets for my vellum. Would the sheets work using this technique?
dickiebutts  |  Wed Oct 5, 2022 at 2:08 PM
I don't really know what that material is, but the way to find out is to have a go and see for yourself! 😊
*Chrissie*  |  Thu Oct 6, 2022 at 2:57 PM
I think you might need to stick two sheets together to use it in a window the same way it's done here.
dina  |  Thu Oct 6, 2022 at 5:05 PM
You have done it again Christine - this is an awesome technique! Thank you for your inspiration.
katydidnt4815  |  Sun Oct 29, 2023 at 10:12 AM
Gorgeous! Can’t wait to try this. Thanks so much for the tutorial.
Glittergal  |  Sun Jan 14, 2024 at 10:05 AM

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