Friday, July 25, 2014

Vellum Flowers


Hi everyone.  Today I tried out a technique I saw on Jennifer McGuire's blog.  She embossed onto vellum and colored her image with markers, using a soft cloth to blend the inks.  The only difference is that I colored on the front of the image so that the colors were more vibrant.  I love how it turned out.  I made a few of the flowers and leaves (leaves are simply stamped in ink and fussy cut), so also made a tag (below).

This card is for the latest challenge at Simon Says Stamp - Emboss It! ... and for SCS Free For All Challenge (F4A230 - bright and beautiful) from last week (just catching up!).  The colors used for the flower are bright (orange, pink and red).

And the tag below is for a couple of challenges ... Tag, You're It! Challenge #2 - to create a CAS tag inspired by Lauren Bassen's beautiful tag (I kept the same colors and used a grid for my background, along with vellum accents) ... and for SCS Mix-ability Challenge #78 - summer tags (I used markers for coloring the vellum, and sponged ink for the background grid).

Here's the tag ...










Stamps:  Fifth Avenue Floral (SU!); Lots of Thanks (Simon Says); A Little Sentimental (Clearly Besotted)
Paper:  White; Vellum (Bazzill)
Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Real Red, Smoky Slate (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  White embossing powder, heat tool, soft cloth, harlequin stencil, sponge, Tangerine Tango 1/4" satin ribbon


Challenges:
Simon Says - Emboss It!
SCS Free for All #230
Tag, You're It! - #2
SCS Mix-ability #78

25 comments:

Betty said...

beautiful, Loll - have wanted to try Jennifer's coloring too and just haven't done it - thanks for inspiring me to get going and do it!!!

Neets B said...

These are fab, Loll. Well done on having so much patience in fussy cutting those leaves. Loving the colour combo too :) x

Virginia L. said...

Wow, I love your coloring on vellum flowers! SUPERB job on the card and tag, Loll! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

Susan said...

Oh my! Both are so lovely! I must use vellum more - you've inspired me to get some out.

Lee-Anne said...

Both beauties, Loll! I love the colored vellum...will have to check out Jen's blog.

Bonnie said...

Theses flowers and leaves are so pretty, Loll! Love that tag!

Stamps and Paper said...

Beautiful card and tag Loll love your use of vellum

Anne

MaryH said...

Loved your vellum flowers, and also very much liked the brilliant color you achieved by coloring on the front side. So very elegant & so very pretty. And you can join me on the swing anytime you would like! Would love to have you, and we could have such fun. TFS & Happy Wkend. Hope you are feeling all recovered and ready to enjoy something fun & play with your little one too.

Gramma Sarah said...

Love the vellum flowers. Did this many years ago with a different stamp and no watercolor. Also like Jennifer's site! Be well and keep inspiring all of us.

Tracey McNeely said...

Lol your tag is fabulous love the embossed/vellum flower! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Tag You're It

Lisa Lara said...

Absolutely tremendous Loll. I love it.

Julie B said...

I love that flower Loll, must investigate this technique. :)

nwilliams6 said...

Some awesome flowers and creations. I love, love, love them! Hugz!

Deepti said...

This is so pretty and the coloring on the vellum looks stunning :)

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous CAS vellum card and tag Loll. I love your colors and cool technique. TFS my friend.

Vicki Dutcher said...

FABULOUS! Love the white on the vellum - I think I'll be doing that soon :)

Nora Noll said...

This card is STUNNING!! I love your embossed vellum with the colors you used. Great take on the challenge!!

Unknown said...

Stunning card! The flower is beautiful, I love this stamp! So pretty! Xx

Anita in France said...

So beautiful, Loll ... these vellum flowers are gorgeous ... both card and tag are stunning! Anita :)

cm said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Your vellum flowers are stunning - vivid and oh so pretty! What a wonderful duo you've created to feature them! WOW!!
Hugs~c

Cindy Groh said...

Beautiful card and tag.

Rochelle Sodipo said...

Such a beautiful card!

Jingle said...

This is beautiful! Your vellum flower looks awesome! Thanks so much for playing along with the Emboss It! Challenge on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

Leigh Penner said...

Beautiful projects! Wonderful take on Laura's tag!

Maureen Merritt said...

This is beautiful, I love the subtle pattern in the background and the soft look of the colored vellum. Thanks for playing along at Tag You're It!