CAS Embossed Vellum Butterflies

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This month has been busy for me both a work and life in general and now that Father's Day has passed I can concentrate on a challenge card.  Football is also back on the TV so a perfect excuse for me to escape to my craft room!  June's mixed media challenge at CAS Mix Up is focusing on embossed vellum. I came across my gradient coloured vellum sheets the other day so set about stamping & heat embossing in gold this gorgeous butterfly stamp by Phill Martin, from his second Sentimentally Yours box kit.


On the back of the stamped vellum I dry embossed all the butterflies with a ball tool so they have a raised effect and the inner parts of their wings are whiter though not sure my photos have captured that very well.  Attaching vellum to a card can be tricky as glue will show through so I used a ribbon die four times and arranged to make a frame then glued behind that onto the card base ... problem solved.  I've left this an open card for now and will add a small sentiment probably on another piece of the same vellum but only if it looks right.


I've used - 13.5 cm sq white card base
Gradient coloured vellum from stash
Butterfly stamp from Sentimentally Yours: Phill Martin 2 kit
Detail gold EP
Elizabeth Craft Designs Ribbons & Jewels die

Linking up with -
CAS Mix Up - June Embossed Vellum Challenge (stamping, heat & dry embossing, die cutting)
Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

Comments

  1. LollMonday, 22 June, 2020

    Gorgeous card Steph! I love how the gold embossing on vellum looks so amazing with pink! Great idea to use those ribbons to create a frame which also keeps the vellum secured. Very creative! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!

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  2. EmmaTMonday, 22 June, 2020

    So beautiful, very elegant with the gold embossing and soft pink. Emmax

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  3. As.I.Do.Rodos.Monday, 22 June, 2020

    a fantastic CAS card Ginny ♥
    My Blog As I do Rodos

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  4. ClurMonday, 22 June, 2020

    Stunning card Steph, I love the gold embossing on vellum. The dry embossing really gives the butterflies an extra oomph :) Clare x

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  5. Susan JoyceMonday, 22 June, 2020

    Awesome image, I love the way you have double embossed it and the pink vellum looks wonderful with the white ribbon accent. Thanks for sharing at CAS Mix Up this month.

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  6. Alison59Monday, 22 June, 2020

    Oh WOW Steph, this is so beautiful :-)

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  7. Nozomi DesignMonday, 22 June, 2020

    Some fantastic embossing, Steph! And a great tip for hiding the glue! I did try watching the Liverpool game with hubby but even he admitted it was a pretty dour game!

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  8. BonnieMonday, 22 June, 2020

    I love that gradient pink vellum, Steph! The stamping and embossing with gold makes this exquisite! Love the dimension of the butterflies! Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!

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  9. nancy littrellTuesday, 23 June, 2020

    Stunning gradient colored Vellum to use for your background. Your stamped and embossed butterflies are Gorgeous. TFS and joining us at CAS Mix Up, Steph. Hugs...Nancy

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  10. DianeSunday, 28 June, 2020

    Wow what a stunning embossed gold card design.

    Hugs Diane

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