Two Cards with Patterned Vellum

I'm starting out the new year by digging into my stash, using those products I've collected over the years but never used! (Crafty collecting is a thing, right? Asking for a friend.)

I pulled out this Vintage Butterflies patterned vellum from Crafters Companion--covered with butterflies and florals in soft colors. It got me thinking about Valentine's Day and I thought I'd see what I could come up with!

Vellum and pink cardstock

For my first card, I created a top folding notecard using Ballet Slipper cardstock from Concord & 9th. Using my nesting oval infinity dies from Hero Arts, I cut an oval into the front of the card. I made a frame for the oval out of some matte gold cardstock from Simon Says Stamp. I selected part of the paper and trimmed it to fit behind the oval window. I adhered it using some Connect glue from Gina K, and added the gold frame on top.

I backed the front of the card with a white panel, to hide the glue and edges of vellum. I spattered the card front with gold acrylic ink and added a few gold butterflies using the dies that coordinate with Concord & 9th's Butterfly Love turnabout stamp set. I also stamped the "spread your wings" sentiment from the same set in black ink. 

(Also, I need to get a better photo setup... part of my plan for 2024!)

For the second card, I used a leftover piece of the same vellum and folded it over the top of another pink notecard, gluing it only to the back of the card so the front is a vellum overlay. The piece wasn't quite as wide as a standard A2 card, so I centered it on the panel. I added narrow gold cardstock strips on either side of the vellum to frame it out against the pink. I used the Love die from Gina K, cutting it twice from white cardstock and once from gold, then adhered it to the top half of the vellum panel.

I stamped and gold heat embossed "you so very much" on a scrap of green cardstock and popped it up on a foam strip, tucking it against the love die. I loved it and didn't dare add another thing!

I really enjoyed stretching myself again and playing with this beautiful vellum! I hope you enjoy and try some of these beautiful vellums yourself. Let me know what you create! I'd love to see more ideas for cards with this product!