Hi All!
In today’s card, I used vellum (dry-embossed with Softly Falling snow) to separate a foreground and background. I stamped all the trees with Distress Oxide inks but covered the back trees with vellum to make them appear further away. Here is a close-up:
I used Ranger Red Tinsel embossing powder to decorate my tree – this embossing powder is great for Christmas cards!
Enjoy the video and have a wonderful weekend!
Card Measurements:
| Element | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning vellum piece | 4 1/4 x at least 6 1/2 inches | 10.8 x at least 16.5 cm |
| Card base | 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches | 10.8 x 14 cm |
Supplies:
 Foxy Friends Stamp Set |
 Falling Snow Folder |
 Merry & Bright Dies |
 Bazzill 40lb Vellum EH|SSS |
 SSS Holiday Shapes |
 Gold Glitter Paper |
 Distress Oxide – Pistachio EH|SSS |
 Distress Oxide – Lucky Clover EH|SSS |
 Prismacolor Pencils DB|AMZN |
 Versamark Ink EH|SU |
 Red Tinsel Embossing Powder EH|SSS |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Black Cardstock |
 Absorber |
 Tweezers EH|SSS |
 Tombow Mono Multi Glue EH|SSS |
 Glue Pen |
 Micro Glue Dots EH|SSS |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
Connie
Very clever way you used the vellum with the trees as a background. I bought some of this red tinsel embossing powder last year by mistake and have never used it. But thanks to you, I will definitely put it to good use this year. Thanks Darlene for creating a very bright and merry card just as the sentiment says!
Sarah
I love this idea, can’t wait to try it this weekend. thanks!
Teresa S
Love your ideas!!!! Clean, simple, gorgeous, and fun elegance; plus, better yet, I have stuff in my stash that could work! So glad I found you years ago.
Carol Mac
Wow, this is a great idea for attaching a whole sheet of vellum. Thanks Darlene for the tip!
okiedee
Beautiful Darlene!
You make everything look so easy.
Hugs, Deanna in Oklahoma
Andrea
I’ve seen vellum used this way to create a sense of distance, but your technique for attaching it is genius!!! 🙂 I never thought of attaching a whole panel of vellum with flaps like that. I’ll have to give it a try sometime. Love the look it gives the card. On a side note, does anyone know why Stampin’ Up seems to make their embossing folders upside-down? I got the Woodland folder a while back, and noticed the top of the tree line is at the bottom (open) edge of the folder. I see that the Softly Falling one is the same way. I suppose it’s not a big deal, but I’m still curious. 🤔 Anyway, as always, I love your holiday card, Darlene! 🎅 Have a great weekend! 🙂 ~ Andrea
Dayse
Absolute darling card. Love the subtle embossing on the velum and the distinction of back and foregrounds. I have both of those so will be attempting a re-create today as I have a friend coming along to craft this afternoon. Being the weekend it’s time to relax and play.
jojo
I love this idea, it would work lovely with snow flakes as well, beautiful card.
Glenismaree
What a lovely idea. Really enjoyed watching this video. Thanks Darlene
Emcee3@bigpond.net.au
Love this card. Can’t wait to case it.
venndj
Great card! I really like how you attached the vellum, very nice, as always! 🙂
swimbikerunat60
I love the dimension you achieved with the vellum on this very beautiful card Darlene, great tip on how to attached the vellum to the card stock.
Thank you for sharing another fun video.
Hugs,
Maria Rodriguez.
anitac
I just love this card. Great video. You make it seem so simple. Would love to recreate this card. Thanks so much. Enjoy the weekend.