| Vellum is a high quality strong paper that originally | | | | Because you can see through vellum it is a great |
| could only be produced in cream and white | | | | material for tracing. You can trace your |
| shades. Vellum can now be purchased in a variety | | | | scrapbook quotes or even pictures and simply cut |
| of colors and designs including embossed and | | | | them out giving an extra dimension for your |
| decorated. | | | | scrapbook ideas. |
| Vellum Is a fantastic way of adding color, | | | | I have recently been using vellum with a printer |
| elegance and dimension when creating scrapbook | | | | and have created some wonderful scrapbook |
| pages. There are a multitude of techniques that | | | | quotes that really add the finishing touch to your |
| can be incorporated to make everyday photos | | | | scrapbook page layouts. It is essential to leave |
| look amazing. | | | | the ink to dry well before adding to your project |
| Vellum paper is transparent meaning this type of | | | | as the ink will easily smudge. If you are printing |
| paper is especially nice to use if you want to | | | | more than one sheet remember to remove the |
| soften a picture or scrapbook page layouts. | | | | first sheet from the printer once printed so the |
| Because vellum is not porous, adhesives and glues | | | | second sheet does not ruin it as it comes out. |
| will show through the paper so it is necessary to | | | | One of the most effective scrapbook ideas for |
| find an adhesive that is designed for vellum paper | | | | vellum is to tear it. Tearing the paper will produce |
| or alternatively if you must use an adhesive that | | | | a lovely soft look and inking the torn edges can |
| shows though use it sparingly and try to hide any | | | | really make it stand out. |
| unpleasant marks with either paper, | | | | Do not be afraid to experiment and try different |
| embellishments or punch outs. | | | | ways of using vellum to discover what looks best |
| Alternatively a common way of attaching vellum | | | | on your page. You may find a photo that would |
| in your scrapbook ideas is to use brads or | | | | look good with the vellum mounted under a photo |
| eyelets. These items will hold the vellum in place | | | | or alternatively placing the vellum over part or the |
| and also embellish it at the same time. | | | | entire picture will give it a softer effect. |
| When using vellum for your scrapbook ideas you | | | | Vellum can be found in most craft stores and is |
| will need to take extra care as the paper itself if | | | | easily available to purchase on the internet. It is |
| extremely delicate. Take care not to smudge or | | | | more expensive than standard paper but in my |
| crease the paper as this can look unsightly and | | | | opinion well worth the extra cost. Generally |
| spoil the crisp look that vellum gives. Always | | | | speaking the more elaborate the design the more |
| handle with clean hands as grease will easily show | | | | you will pay with embossed and glittered vellum |
| up on the paper. | | | | usually being the most expensive. |