Today’s card features a classic (and always stunning!) technique—creating a soft, dreamy background using alcohol markers and rubbing alcohol on vellum. This technique gives you a one-of-a-kind look every time!
✂️ Supplies Used
Phrases and Frames Stamp Set
Delicate Whispers Bundle
Scalloped Wishes Dies
Vellum Cardstock
Thick Basic White Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Secret Sea Cardstock
Delicate Dreams Designer Paper
Mossy Meadow Blends
Hydrangea Hue Blends
Secret Sea Blends
Crumb Cake Ink
Secret Sea Ink
VersaMark Ink
Copper Embossing Powder
Secret Sea Bordered Open Weave Ribbon
Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems
📏 Measurements
Thick Basic White: 8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼"
Basic White: 5" x 3¾"
Vellum: 5" x 3¾"
Secret Sea: 4" x 5¼"
Vellum (oval layer): 2¾" x 3½" (die cut)
Hydrangea Hue: 2¾" x 3½" (die cut)
Ribbon: approx. 6½" and 5"
🎨 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Create the Background
Using alcohol markers (light Secret Sea, dark Hydrangea Hue, light Mossy Meadow), randomly color one side of the vellum.
Spritz with rubbing alcohol.
Move the color around using:
A heat tool or
A drinking straw (such a fun technique!)
👉 Let dry (it will curl—place a tool on top to help flatten slightly).
2. Adhere the Vellum
Choose the side you want facing up.
Flip over and apply liquid glue lightly using a silicone mat and brush.
Adhere to the 5" x 3¾" Basic White layer.
3. Build the Card Front
Attach layered vellum panel to Secret Sea cardstock.
Wrap ribbon around and secure.
Adhere to card base.
Tie a knot around the ribbon with the other piece of ribbon
4. Create the Focal Point
Die cut scalloped shapes from:
Secret Sea (label base)
Hydrangea Hue (frame)
Vellum (oval)
Stamp greeting on vellum with VersaMark.
Heat emboss with copper embossing powder.
Layer:
Hydrangea Hue frame onto Secret Sea label
Embossed vellum oval in center
5. Add Embellishments
Fussy cut floral images from Delicate Dreams Designer Paper.
Arrange into a cluster on the card front.
Add adhesive-backed metallic gems for sparkle ✨
6. Finish the Inside
Stamp floral image in Crumb Cake.
Add sentiment in Secret Sea ink.
💡 Don’t forget to stamp your envelope to match!
💡 Tips for Success
Use light layers of alcohol—you can always add more!
Vellum is delicate—apply glue sparingly to avoid showing through.
Each background will be unique—embrace the variation!
🎥 Watch the Full Tutorial
Be sure to check out the full video tutorial where I walk you through each step of this card, including how to create that beautiful alcohol marker background on vellum! You’ll get to see the technique in action and pick up extra tips along the way.
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