Embossing Folder and Vellum-How to Hide the Cracks

Vellum sometimes cracks when used with an embossing folder, I used pigment ink to hide the cracks.
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[@clairemurray3202]

Such a lovely look, thank you, Susan

[@susanbcards]

Thank you Claire for watching and commenting!

[@lollthompson7357]

Wonderful video. LOVE how the white ink enhances the embossed design. Looks fabulous over your ink blended backgrounds. And thanks for all the tips on using Vellum!!

[@susanbcards]

Thanks so much, I'm so glad you liked it. Tiffany Solario has a video where she recommended Oplymio Thick Vellum available on Amazon. I purchased it and it's very good, you might want to check that out.

[@brendaroed4783]

Good technique, I'm going to give this a try. Thanks for sharing

[@susanbcards]

thanks Brenda!!

[@bean2sara]

Thank you for sharing , I always wanted to emboss vellum and create cards but I never advanced with it. Your rainbow colors behind the vellum is so beautiful. Tfs Happy Holidays ❤

[@susanbcards]

Thanks for the nice comment, happy holidays to you!

[@bbuunnyycc]

Thanks for the tip. You make lovely cards. Tfs

[@susanbcards]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@lizhubbard1369]

These are lovely! What a great technique, I will be trying this for sure.

[@susanbcards]

Thank you, enjoy!

[@barbaracarson9636]

I really LOVE this technique. I will be trying this within the next fewd ay. This is such a beautiful card. Thanks so much😊❤

[@susanbcards]

Thanks for letting me know Barbara!

[@janne2744]

I also never thought of attaching the vellum like that. I think that I will print the background colours on card tho. Mind you...could print on the backing paper in the embossing folder. The white ink is also a good idea. Love it!

[@susanbcards]

Thank you Janne, I'm glad you got a tip or two from my video.

[@Arlene_P]

Great idea to put the ink on the raised side of the embossing folders. I also liked that you folded the ends of the vellum to put behind the cardstock to hide the glue. They are just beautiful, and I can't wait to try this. Thanks for a great video!

[@susanbcards]

Thanks so much Arlene! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@cathyclark9660]

Lovely card. I love the bright colors that get muted by the vellum.

[@susanbcards]

Thank you Cathy, I appreciate your comment!

[@kimberlythomas2490]

Love the idea of folding back the top/bottom edges!

[@susanbcards]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@lindapullan6937]

Hi lovely card
You can also prevent vellum cracking by inserting a piece of card behind the vellum before you emboss it.

[@susanbcards]

Thanks I’ll try that.

[@kimberlythomas2490]

I often do this with a piece of printer paper...it cushions the impression enough but (I've found) does not smoosh the image at all.

[@dorothyayotte283]

I just bought this embossing folder and was looking for ideas on using it. I LOVE your card and using vellum. I make many masculine cards, so I thing this would be great. I like the idea of a blue and green background, mimicking a scene behind these leaves.

[@susanbcards]

I’m so glad! Thanks for letting me know.

[@jeanniewolfe8459]

Great idea! Thank you.

[@susanbcards]

Thanks for watching!

[@louisecooper4761]

After admiring your card on instagram, I’m so pleased to see you have a TH-cam , I will definitely give this a go, thank you for your lovely ideas. 😀

[@susanbcards]

Thank you Louise, I really appreciate the kind comment!

[@heatherbravo5233]

Susan, Thank you so much for sharing this technique. I love love love the look of a embossed vellum overlay and I struggled with how to adhere it to a panel. This is perfection. And your card is gorgeous.

[@susanbcards]

Heather, I’m so glad you found my video useful. I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know.

[@judevivier153]

Gorgeous!!!!

[@susanbcards]

Thank you!

[@reJOYCEful1]

So pretty

[@susanbcards]

Thank you!

[@barbaranorris2358]

SO beautiful. Will be trying this for sure!

[@susanbcards]

Thank you Barbara!

[@nolajeanspiers4668]

Beautiful

[@susanbcards]

Thanks so much!

[@stampnurse]

I love vellum, so I'm happy to learn another way to use it. Your card on IG really caught my eye, so I'm going to see what I can do. Years ago I learned to use a piece of thin vellum on top of the paper inside the folder when you run it through the machine, if you're having problems with cracking. I had one folder that always cracked my cardstock & this trick did work. The folders weren't 3D back then, but might work with them. I never tried it for embossing vellum, but think I will see what happens. You can use the same vellum "shim" over & over.

[@susanbcards]

I’ll try it❤ thanks Greta!

[@reJOYCEful1]

Just one thing…could you please share your finished cards a little longer on the camera at the end? They are so pretty but we barely get to see them. Please know I am not complaining - thank you for your videos Susan. So glad I happened upon you.

[@susanbcards]

Thanks so much Joyce! I sometimes am trying to keep within a certain time limit but if not I will keep it up longer. You could pause the video at that spot. Also, I post many more cards on Instagram at Susanbcards. The link would be instagram.com/Susanbcards/ I also have a blog at Susanbcards.blogspot.com every time I make a video, I make a blog post. I appreciate your kind comments.

[@maggieshimon5087]

Always so helpful. Best techniques!

[@susanbcards]

Thank you so much Maggie! I appreciate your encouragement.

[@gaylenemedson6069]

Beautiful. I love vellum so will look forward to trying this technique. thank you

[@susanbcards]

I m so glad, thanks so much!

[@markandcindihoskins6925]

Beautiful!!! ❤❤❤

[@susanbcards]

Thanks so much for letting me know!

[@beatebreen1549]

Thank you I just finished a card with vellum and was wondering how to make the image show up more ....👍

[@susanbcards]

I’m so glad! Thanks for watching❤

[@pennyrhode-vt9lc]

I love it

[@susanbcards]

Thanks so much Penny!

[@deborahanne9793]

Nice technique. How do you get the white pigment ink to dry?

[@susanbcards]

Thanks! Since it’s pushed into the back of the vellum and mounted on the panel there’s no worry about it smearing. It appeared dry.

[@deborahanne9793]

Thanks

[@myramoore7925]

❤❤❤

[@susanbcards]

Thank you!

[@nancywilkes298]

Impressive… May I please have the source of your embossing folder?

[@nancywilkes298]

Oh, found it! Thank you, Susan, what a pretty card 🍃

[@susanbcards]

@@nancywilkes298 Thanks Nancy, so glad you liked it, hope you get it, Simon Says Stamp has some very nice folders.

[@ChrisAndCats]

0:14 I was listening in the background and was £65.00!! For ONE darice embossing folder?? That's ridiculous!! Until i realised you meant the vellum....😶

[@susanbcards]

Lol, in US it’s pounds-gsm, dollars-pounds.

[@nolajeanspiers4668]

Sprits it a little bit won’t crack

[@susanbcards]

Thanks! I’ve been trying to use up this lightweight vellum, it warps and curls when misted.