When I saw Susan's choice for the June CAS Mix Up Challenge I knew I'd play along! Vellum paper has been a favorite of mine for years … but I haven't used it in ages! Thanks, Susan, for this opportunity to correct that!
The embossing folder I used today was a gift from a crafty friend - I couldn't believe my luck - or that she'd let it go. It's one of those wonderful Crafter's Companion 3D folders - so I was skeptical if it would work with the vellum I had on hand. I put two vellum papers to the test: PTI Stamper's Select, and PTI Linen Vellum. Here's how they held up to my Big Shot Pro:
PTI SS vellum on left; PTI linen vellum on right
You can see that the first even tore during embossing
It's obvious that the Linen vellum held up better:
On to my card...
Isn't this a stunning embossed pattern? I just love the detail. I used a Paper Smooches frame die [so sorry they are closing their doors!] and a sweet little bloom from The Stamp Market 'dotting the i' with a matte enamel dot.
There's a wedding coming up in August in our Ferguson family. No telling where the plans will go, so I went the extra mile to make their wedding card special, just in case. I used a photo of our nephew and his bride to be from their shower invitation! My sentiment, from The Stamp Market Hexagon Hello set, embossed onto a piece of the invitation, too ...
I'm pretty sure this might push the boundaries of the CAS rules, but that's okay! I just really wanted you CAS girls to know that you had inspired a card that might just become a keepsake!
=] Michele
31 comments:
Everything about this card is perfection to me Michele! LOVE that embossing folder and how wonderful it looks with the linen vellum!! The frame and simple die cut flower (with enamel dots) make this a perfect wedding card with the happy couples photo included. SOOO BEAUTIFUL and I just know they're going to LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)
The embossing detail IS SO DISTINCT on the vellum. So incredibly delicate yet bold. Looks amazing against white. When I saw your first photo, I immediately thought wedding card...great minds. But your execution of the card is gorgeous. Looks CAS to me. Had no idea Paper Smooches was closing their doors...makes me sad.
Oh goodness did this ever turn out beautifully! The linen vellum is fabulous and looks even better with the embossing. What a beautiful couple they are. No matter what their wedding celebration turns out to be, they are going to treasure this card!
This card is just gorgeous and very special. I have that embossing folder but haven't used it much, I think I should change that. The little outline flower and beautifully co-ordinated dots finish it off perfectly. What a handsome couple they are. I think the jury is still out on it's CAS credentials, you might just sneak in with all that white space. You have certainly very successfully embossed that vellum, thanks for joining us at CAS Mix Up this month xx
This looks amazing! I have had many eppic vellum/embossing fails so am very impressed, Jo x
This is GORGEOUS. I like how just by adding that wedding photo, it made every detail POP!!! Stunning design!
that is one gorgeous card Michele and so special for the couple with the personalization.
Spectacular! This vellum paper is truly precious, now back to the card. I loved it in both aspects with and without the photo. Such a nice crisp appeal to this very special beauty.
Thanks for joining us at CAS Mix Up! xx
Elegant, gorgeous and full of love, Michele. I hope you can attend the wedding.
Definitely a keepsake, Michele! Wow! The linen vellum is gorgeous and embossed beautifully! I may need to order some of that. Thanks for enabling me again, my friend! And thanks for sharing this beauty with us at CAS Mix Up!
This definitely is a keepsake for the lovely couple, Michele! They are going to love this! The embossing folder makes the most gorgeous backdrop with the vellum. And I love the shape of the frame with the sweet daisy embellishment. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up! xx
Wowza...that's all I can say! Just gorgeous!
So elegant and gorgeous, Michele! I love how you placed the frame and bloom with this beautiful pattern and really love the addition of the photo :) I'm sure your nephew and his bride-to-be are going to treasure this card for a long time to come!!!
This definitely is a keepsake for the lovely couple, Michele! They are going to love this! The embossing folder makes the most gorgeous backdrop with the vellum. And I love the shape of the frame with the sweet daisy embellishment. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up! xx
Push those boundaries you naughty girl, this is truly gorgeous!!
That's what I call a score!I wish someone would give me a cast off like that! Your embossed vellum is so beautiful and the finished card is stunning and incredibly special! Thanks for sharing at CAS Mix Up Challenge:)
This card is gorgeous, Michele! Wow! Love the embossing folder, what a lucky ducky you are to have received it. And the frame adds just the right touch. That flower is beautiful. It sure looks amazing with the photo, too! Congrats to the sweet looking couple. Hope they have an amazing day to start their new lives together. Thank YOU, Michele, for always sharing such interesting and wonderful cards. Hugs!
Stunning design Michele, I love every detail! Thanks for joining us this month at CAS Mix Up!
Beautiful couple on an absolutely beautiful card! I've been using a lot of embossing folders recently but haven't tried it on vellum. This is a keepsake for sure!
Gorgeous die cut frame and dry embossed vellum background for the beautiful bride and groom's Wedding card. TFS your beauty, Michele. So pleased you joined us at CAS Mix Up EB Vellum Challenge. Love and Hugs..Nancy
OMGoodness, this card is simply amazing! This will be a treasure for sure! Also, thank you for doing the test comparison of the two vellums. I bought the linen vellum many moons ago and have never used it but now I'll try it out on a particularly beautiful 3-D embossing folder that I own :)
Wow, wow, wow! This CAS card is simply amazing Michele! It is stunningly elegant and I can't imagine that this wouldn't become a framed keepsake! The couple are beautiful as well. I didn't even know there was linen vellum and I am loving it! That embossing folder is indeed beautiful. I love the frame you chose and that little outline daisy is perfect and is so perfect as it doesn't distract at all. This is a stunner for sure my friend! Hugs, Brenda
A keepsake for sure. I didn't know they made linen vellum and what a stunning effect you have achieved with it Michele x. Amazing texture from the 3D embossing and what a handsome couple they make x.
OMG! What a lovely couple and a lovely wedding card, Michele!
I LOve these pure white elements with a pop of fresh green! The texture of the 3D embossing on the line vellum (I need to check it out!) is exquisite! They'll sure treasure this card!
Hideko xx
Yay for home crafted perfection! This is such a lovely extra to their gift! Thanks for testing the vellum for me.
Linen vellum? Who knew? You did! This is soooo elegant and sooo beautiful!
Oh it's stunning and what a keeper!
GORGEOUS! I'm so enamored by this card, definitely keepsake quality!!! That ef is just too stunning for words!
Sometimes I can't remember if I commented on IG or here, but this one is worth a double comment. LOVE the embossed vellum, so pretty! xo
OMG! That is all.
Wow, Michele ... so beautiful! Crisp, clean, texture-y ... gorgeous white on white with a tiny pop of colour ... and that fabulous photo of the happy couple ... it will certainly be treasured forever! Hugs, Anita :)
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