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Thursday, January 21, 2021

SEIZE THE BIRTHDAY ~ VELLUM

Hi friends, so glad you stopped by and I hope you will join us at Seize the Birthday Challenge where Ashwini is our hostess and her prompt is VELLUM!

our Special Party Guest is Julie go see what she has created for your inspiration.


I remembered watching a video from Jennifer McGuire all about vellum, (you can use a transparency paper if you wish!).  The one I am referring about can be seen HERE.

I used Concord & 9th:  Hello Lovely

PTI:  Big Hugs die 

PTI: Especially You (smaller sentiment)

copics, embossing powder, and Nuvo clear crystal drops

This was really fun, I hope you will give this a try and I will see you in the gallery!



Heart Hugs, friends!



20 comments:

Susan said...

Gorgeous!!! Love the use of the vellum and the beautiful colours and flowers.

Loll said...

STUNNING card Col! LOVE your design and how soft the flowers look behind the vellum. The gold embossing is beautiful with the red. xx

Barbara said...

Wow!!!! This is so eye catching and stunning. You really took this challenge to a new level. I love everything about this card.

Bonnie said...

A reminder that I need to pull out this beautiful stamp again! I love how you've embossed and colored it on the vellum with the fun pop of red!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Gorgeous use of vellum -- love the embossed gold on it. I too tried his JM technique but forgot about it. You have inspired me to try it again

Marcia Hill said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS card Colleen! So elegant and love the matching envelope too! You're definitely going to bring a smile to someone's face with this beauty!! Hope you have a great weekend! Hugs. :0)

Brenda in IN said...

This card wow'ed me. It is so beautiful. I think vellum makes things look so elegant and this card shows that.

JoAnn said...

Wow, what a gorgeous and elegant card you created with that beautifully colored flower on the vellum.

HilaryJane said...

I just love this, it is stunning xx

Lindsey said...

Your card is stunning! I love the look, and will be trying it soon. Stamping the envelope to match is a terrific touch as well.

Nancy said...

This is one of the prettiest cards in our line-up Colleen! I adore it! Well done!!

Cathy said...

Beautiful card Colleen, I love the gold embossing and the pops of red. (I recently bought this s Cathy xtamp and look at it often but haven't inked it up, I might have to now!)

Greta said...

I love vellum, but don't think I've ever made a card base with it. Love the soft look of that beautiful bouquet, Colleen! Thanks so much for the condolences--sad times.

Maria said...

Oh, how lovely!! Beautiful look with the vellum! A gorgeous flower bouquet! And, great touch with the matching envelope! We are well here. Our age group isn’t up for the vaccine yet, maybe in another month or so. Take good care, hugs!!

Sharyn Polesel said...

Oh, Colleen, this is stunning! So very elegant and beautiful. I love the gold embossing and that red, even the matching envelope....STUNNING! Hope you are doing well. We are the same and still staying home. Stay safe!

Darnell said...

Wow, Col, I've never seen anything this gorgeous in vellum and I can't wait to do it! I ALWAYS want to CASE you! I have that stamp and this design is especially gorgeous using it! Thank you for the never-ending ideas! Keep safe and take care! (Kevin and I got our first vaccines this week! Whoot!) Hugs, Darnell

Ashwini Rao said...

Love that stamp and I love how you've paired it with vellum here. The card looks rich (yes, that is the right word) and beautiful! Awesome inspiration, Colleen!

Glenda J said...

This is so pretty! I love the bold sentiment. It's been forever since I reverse coloured on vellum - thank you for the reminder. It looks amazing!

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