BREATHTAKING card backgrounds with VELLUM and ALCOHOL INK

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Something I didn't mention in the video, what I used to adhere the vellum. I used the regular thin double sided tape, because of the added alcohol ink it doesn't show through the vellum, here's the link: gerryscraftroom.com/adhesive-tape (affiliate link that may be used at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through this link. Thank you so much for your support)💕

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

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[@seamslikemartha]

The results are stunning and a BIG thank you for answering the attaching question - how to adhear vellum to card stock without it showing.

[@wordscrafter]

Alcohol ink. On vellum. Awesome!!!!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@marielolimpiakiara1897]

beautiful backgrounds and colors the cards have left you pretty 🥰🥰 Butterflies love love love 💕💕💕

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Mariel OlimpiaKiara thanks💖oh yes, those butterflies😍🦋

[@2848Adriana]

Hi Gerry, Love all the back grounds and the lovely cards made with them, very pretty, TFS, Cheers Anna

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Anna Kluytmans thanks sweetie 😘💖💕

[@craftyscissors2609]

Great cards! The green backgrounds are muy favourite 😘😘😘

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks😘💖

[@karenpalmeri85]

Such beautiful backgrounds and cards!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Karen Palmeri thanks💕

[@sibylleherbe8260]

Stunning cards. Thank you.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Sibylle Herbe thanks, you’re welcome 💖💕

[@geritress2327]

I love that marble technique, it looks beautiful darling

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Geri Tress thanks😊💕

[@debrashaw9130]

Omg! Beautiful and exciting! TYFS! 💖💖💖🌹🤓

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖😊

[@debbierheault6552]

Theses are gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Debbie Rheault thanks, you’re welcome 💖💕

[@pamelab7871]

Very, very beautiful alcohol backgrounds. I never thought of using vellum with alcohol inks. Great idea! And lovely cards!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Pamela B thanks💖💕

[@michelegourd5742]

WOW!!!! Beautiful cards!!!! I am going to try this!!! Thanks for sharing!! Stay safe!!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Michele Gourd thanks😘💕super, have lots of fun, you will be safe inside playing😘💖

[@maycomtois7711]

Very pretty, thanks for sharing.I will give this a try.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

May Comtois thanks💖great, have fun and you’re welcome 💖💕

[@ChakaLostie]

Gorgeous cards and great techniques Gerry! Thanks for sharing! 😀

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

ZeroFox thanks, you’re welcome 💖💕

[@diannesims7958]

the cardboard idea, is absolutely fantastic. I don't have a glass mat or anything like that so the cardboard is something I'm going to be using today! Also love the cards

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Dianne Sims thanks💖great, then you can start right away, have fun💖💕

[@sherylosullivan9619]

Thank you for that great idea of using vellum with alcohol ink. Lots of fun.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

you're welcome💖

[@maryhughes6390]

Love it!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Mary Hughes thanks💕

[@marymalakian2030]

I loved your approach to alcohol inks on vellum.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@joanclark1564]

I love this technique. Thanks for your enthusiastic ideas.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Joan Clark thanks, you’re welcome 💖💕

[@cindyellis765]

Stunning cards. Once again, a marvelous technique

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

aaawww thanks, that's so sweet of you💖

[@louisehorner]

Beautiful! Thanks for all of your great examples! How inspiring!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Louise Horner thanks💕you’re welcome 💖💕

[@vanderbrowning5821]

Beautiful

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Vander Browning thanks💖

[@melvinnieves1964]

All the backgrounds are stunning!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💕

[@junesefscik5801]

I have never thought about using vellum with alcohol inks...this is a must try for today.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

June Sefscik cool😁have lots of fun💕💖

[@prentzess]

I love the look of alcohol inks! Thanks for the money-saving tips of re-using cardboard beneath and using velum instead of Yupo paper!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Peggy Dickerson thanks, you’re welcome 💖💕

[@UrooCreations]

Wow... amazing all are🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks sweetie😘💕

[@carold.9626]

Always love your videos!! So I precise and fun, and to the point !! ❤😊

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks a bunch💖

[@CynthiaMartinez-to4fy]

Wow! How cool is this. Love all the backgrounds, but my fave is the teal one and the striped one. Thank you for sharing all of those great tips along the way. I like your quote "... saves you precious time that can be spent on crafting which is way better than cleaning". You got that right! : )

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Cynthia Martinez thanks😁💖

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

These are gorgeous! I love how you got so much texture on the vellum! Oh my, I agree that the pearlescent vellum is exquisite!!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Cass Fonnesbeck thanks💖you have great taste sweetie😁😘💕💖

[@theahorevoorts6203]

Loved your vellum alcohol ink lesson.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

cool, glad you enjoyed it🤩

[@melodiepellegrino2919]

So pretty and I can't wait to try it out.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Melodie Pellegrino thanks, have fun💖💕

[@chantalle7340]

I love how you used the vellum

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@user-nt6yt7nl7d]

Hi Gerry. Missed you! Love the video and cards, as always!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

B oh that’s so sweet of you, thanks, missed you too💕thanks for the compliment 💖💕

[@melissaphillis7247]

Hi sweetie, I've missed you! Hope you're safe and well xxx love your work as always ❤🧡💙💛💜💚

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Melissa Phillis hi sweetie, oh I missed you too💖thanks so much💕I was taking things a bit slower, I was doing a bit too much, too much fun things to do😉I hope you are safe and well too😘💖

[@melissaphillis7247]

@@GerrysCraftRoom I'm glad you gave yourself permission to enjoy your life, not rush. Yes, I'm loving having time to paint! Much love to you and yours!

[@divyaruth3563]

The one made with scraps is beautiful!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Divya Ruth thanks💕isn’t it cool what you can do with scraps, to pretty to throw out😉💕

[@AnnetteSeletzky]

Those are gorgeous! I have been enjoying that pearlescent vellum, now I can’t wait to try it with the alcohol inks! Thanks you!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Annette Seletzky thanks, great have fun💖💕

[@STRAHAN50]

Great use of cardboard and agree it cuts down on use of baby wipes since now they are hard to find. Love your card designs🙋‍♀️

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Helen Strahan thanks💖oh yes that’s right, didn’t even think of that🤔

[@wandaxxxx7406]

Such a very pretty effect. The cards turned out just beautiful with the butterflies. I especially like how you pounced the pad as it was drying for that special effect. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

wanda Xxxx thanks, that was one of my favorites too💖💕you’re welcome 💖

[@user-tn1cs5bu9w]

Absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@alicehill3545]

Thank you for the great video. I like that you have taken the time answered everyone’s questions..

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

you're welcome, I try to as much as I can, sometimes it's quite a lot😉💖

[@oceandreamer1958]

I love the look of all of these techniques! The blues look gorgeous! Thanks for sharing, Gerry!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you can never go wrong with blue😉💖you're welcome💕

[@cassandraschepperle1429]

Cant wait to do this. You are so creative. thank you for sharing this outstanding technique. This is why I love following you.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Cassandra Schepperle great, have fun💖thanks so much for the lovely comment💖💕

[@craftysandyscards]

Hi Gerry, what a great idea to use vellum with alcohol inks - clever you, I will definitely be giving this one a try. Thank you so much 😊

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Sandy West thank you dear, it’s so much fun if something you have in mind actually works😁😘💖have lots of fun💕💖

[@TheStrivingmuslim]

Rich vibrant colors! This is a better technique for using alcohol inks.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💕

[@melaniefisher8823]

I am incredibly grateful for this video! XOXO

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

cool💖💕

[@newpsidy]

Love these, especially the pearlescent ones!~

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Renee Cassidy thanks💕💖

[@colleensteidl7788]

I have never worked with alcohol inks before but after this video I will certainly give them a try. Loved all your cards. Thanks for the time you take and for sharing your crafts with us. 😃

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

great have fun, you're welcome💖

[@bethhansen821]

Stunning results!! It looked like you had a lot of fun doing your backgrounds (and your cards turned out beautifully...) - you encouraged me to go and try my hand with the alcohol inks that I have. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Beth Hansen thanks, oh yes, it was great fun😁super, have lots of fun💖💕

[@heidilentz4406]

Never tried this but I am going to try it today! Thank you for your inspiration.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Heidi Lentz great, have fun💕you’re welcome 💖💕

[@gerrieriihimaki6446]

I love these cards and the technique on the vellum. I just, finally, got some alcohol inks and can’t wait to make some cards now. Thank you so much for sharing your helpful hints.🙂

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Gerrie Riihimaki hey another Gerry/Gerrie, cool😁thanks💖super, then you can start right away, have lots of fun💖💕

[@lesliev7874]

These are so fun.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💕

[@haribelle4531]

I absolutely love this technique, it's fun to watch and the results are awesome. ❤️

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Hari Belle thanks💖💕

[@jelee5240]

Lovely - and so much better than the plastic paper beginning with Y!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

J E Lee thanks💕yup, that paper, that isn’t actually paper, it has to choose, it can’t be both right😁😉

[@jelee5240]

@@GerrysCraftRoom Right! ;)

[@christinesheppard5759]

Oh my goodness, these are beautiful! What a brilliant idea and I will be trying it today. Thanks Gerry!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Christine Sheppard thanks💖have lots of fun Christine💖💕

[@sherriethompson83]

Thanks for sharing this. Yupo is expensive, and I enjoy working with vellum, so I will try this out!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Sherrie Thompson you’re welcome💖have fun💕

[@donnamaree5253]

Hi Gerry, the ink looks great with the vellum, and I’m definitely going to have to give it a try

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Donnamaree Merry thanks, great, have fun💕

[@iliketocutandpaste]

Thank you for this video! I have alcohol inks and never thought about vellum! Your cards are beautiful! 😊

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, you're welcome💖

[@karenlusby6230]

Really enjoyed this one. By itself, pearlized vellum never called to my imagination. Am rethinking its uses. Thank you!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Karen Lusby thanks, when I saw it first I was a bit disappointed, I imagined it prettier, but with alcohol ink it’s a great combo😉💖

[@kristenchristiansen9439]

I love alcohol ink on vellum! Sometimes I like the back side as much or more than the front :) Nice video!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Kristen Christiansen thanks💖yep, the backs look very interesting too, maybe even more with thinner vellum, only not with the pearlescent one😉💕

[@Richiedei50]

I love this video. Thank you. 🥰🥰🥰

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@kiminalaska9363]

Very cool, I really like the pearlescent vellum and how it looks. You are right about yupo paper being so expensive. I really need to get the vellum that I do have out and play. Thanks for the inspiration and motivation

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks💖Yes, dig up your stash and have fun😉💖

[@renatenash7575]

They look awesome. I hadnt thought of doing alcohol inks on vellum but I will definitely try it now. Thank you.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@CTC3072]

Beautiful work.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@jeaninerasmusen4031]

just got some alcohol inks, didn't get yupo paper so expensive to experiment, but will try with the vellum I've got, gorgeous colours you have used.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Jeanine Rasmusen you’ll love them, vellum is a great option to try and play, have fun💖thanks💕💖

[@audregaer3281]

These are all gorgeous. I received some old pearlescent vellum that is a little water damaged on one edge. I’m going to cut it up and give it a go. TFS

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Audre Gaer thanks💖and of course you knew it would come in handy one day, that’s the way us crafters think, right😁😘💖great idea, have lots of fun💕💖

[@Richiedei50]

I love all these ideas🥰

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@dianaschumaker6847]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I was shopping for colored vellum, but now I can use up my stock of white, I can’t wait to try this.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

you're welcome💕great idea, use your stash😉💕

[@AcquanettaLivingston]

I love the ideas of alcohol ink on vellum. I have a lot of vellum and alcohol ink I can use, but have not used in a long time. Thanks for sharing. The problem I've had was trying to attach the vellum to the cardstock without having the glue to show through. I will try this though.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, have fun💖

[@nancyglaspie6735]

Gorgeous!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@rochellenowik9875]

I am definitely doing this. Yes, yupo paper is very expensive and for some reason I have lots of vellum (maybe even some pearlescent😉). I love your card designs.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

rochelle nowik great, wouldn’t that be a great find in your stash😁💕have lots of fun💖and thanks😊💖

[@sharivanoene455]

All so pretty. Have to try. Thank you

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

have fun, you're welcome💖

[@maureenmcnamaraify]

These techniques are amazing! Thank you. I have to get some felt!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 you may want to watch this video first: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn6yo3p8ntKmeZI😉

[@cherylalikhani5957]

Thank you for the video.🙂 Great ideas! I love the pearlescent velleum, had never heard of it. I use a sheet of teflon taped to my plastic table protector for easy clean up. Baby wipes can be torn or cut and used in collage or a few can be fused to make thicker pages then be turned into soft books (especially for toddlers).

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, you're welcome💖 that's a great idea, tfs

[@galewilliams-thompson1699]

Great tips!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@naomivause2683]

Ive really enjoyed your technique so have tried it out its great thankyou for a fun video

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

cool, you're welcome💖

[@mariettlinger8965]

Beautiful cards, thank you! I like how the alcohol inks look on vellum better then on Yupo.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, they look quite pretty don't they💖

[@ardyth]

Wow, wow, wow! Can't wait to try this! So did you really like the pearlescent vellum? It was hard to tell! LOL! I have some - can't wait. I've also done alcohol inks on acetate which is beautiful too!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Ardyth Percy-Robb 😁thanks💕thanks for the feedback, I will work on my enthousiasm a bit then😂😘alcohol inks are gorgeous on about anything😍😉

[@fionalanglois6927]

Gerry's Craft Room Gerry, I’m wondering what affect, would it have, do you think, if you added rubbing alcohol or blending solution after blending in the colours? Would it wreck it? Could the vellum stand up to it?

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Fiona Langlois I think it may be a bit too much fluid together with the alcohol ink. But you can try on just a small piece, it shows really fast😉

[@jenniferhovermale8488]

Love your card ideas! Absolutely GORGEOUS!!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

jennifer hovermale thanks💖💕

[@adriennep7512]

Great ideas, thank you! I'm going to try this out. Also very helpful because you didn't use alcohol when isopropyl alcohol isn't that easy to find!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Adrienne P thanks💕have fun💖💕

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Wow Gerry, really cool techniques. ,maybe I will try to get some alcohol ink and give this a try. Thanks so much. 😊

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 it's super fun too sweetie💕

[@danahill5052]

Beautiful 😍

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@sallysutherland7257]

Beautiful.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@knutselmiriam]

zo gaaf dit 💖 . Ik heb maar 5 kleurtjes..... 😉 maar toch maar eens proberen

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

knutsel miriam dankjewel💕1 kleurtje is al genoeg, gewoon een beetje spelen😘💕veel plezier💖💕

[@knutselmiriam]

@@GerrysCraftRoom weet ik , heb jij een vat met tijd ;). hihi

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Gorgeous cards Gerry!! I've bought a few alcahol inks but haven't tried them out yet,mustvhave a go as i love the look on vellum. Thanks so much for sharing, i'm learning heaps from your videos.xx

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Cool, Thanks and you're welcome💕

[@debbieskluzak913]

Love theses cards and definitely try this technique. I do have a warning thou, you should not be saving the felt in bags. Alcohol inks are very flammable, until the felt is dried out. Didn’t know if you knew or not. But beautiful cards.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks💖great that you mention that, thanks! And then once dry they can be reused again until they fall apart😉💖

[@brendaprescott2043]

Love the cards . Wondering what you are using to adhere the vellum to the cards. Spray adhesive?

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Brenda Prescott thanks💖just regular thin (the cheaper kind) double sided tape, I will look up a link and add it at the top. The added ink makes that the tape doesn’t show. Should have mentioned that in the video😱😁💕

[@ruthtrefethen4171]

You are right! No matter what the background, they are all gorgeous! I know I give up too easy but my desire to create is strong but my time is short.....funny thing about it, "but there never seems to be enough time to the things that you to do, once you find them. AND, on a limited budget, I don't want to waste my materials (no matter how many of them you can make), so I just stop for a while. BTW, as a repeat beginner, what are the symbols made out of? This old timer doesn't want to buy anymore things then are needed. Thank you for this great video👍😊

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 if with the symbols you mean buttefly and words then this: Tim Holtz - Kraft Stock - Metallic ldli.co/e/nx4626 [ Scrapbook.com ]

[@ruthtrefethen4171]

@@GerrysCraftRoom thanks for getting back to me!👍🙃🧡

[@judymason9736]

Gerry, these are fabulous--so beautiful! I'm ordering some alcohol inks right now! What adhesive did you use to attach the vellum to the card bases? Does the ink keep you from being able to see the adhesive through the vellum?

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Judy Mason thanks😊💕I used regular double sided sticky tape, the added alcohol ink makes that it doesn’t shine through the vellum, should have told that in the video😱😉💕

[@1jenniferlala]

I think I listen for her accent. I love her voice

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 It would be kinda boring if I only talked though, wouldn't it😉

[@angietroike5148]

How did you attach the vellum to the base cardstock? Does the glue show through like it does unpainted vellum? 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

with double sided adhesive tape, and it doesn't shine through the coloured vellum, which is a cool bonus💕here's the link: gerryscraftroom.com/adhesive-tape

[@dianadouglas311]

. Very effective. How did you stick the second vellum sheet to the card?

[@dianadouglas311]

Sorry - I found 2 answers further down.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Hey Diana, super you found it!

[@roden70]

Gorgeous cards Gerry! The alcoholink on the pearlescent vellum really popped. Een vraagje: Bestel jij vaak bij Scrapbook.com? Ik vind het een leuke winkel maar de importbelasting is toch echt minder leuk. Ik snap sowieso niet dat dure electronica gratis ingevoerd mag worden en knutselspullen niet.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 Af en toe, de meeste abonnees wonen in the US vandaar dat ik daarheen link. En belasting is sowieso een beetje onnozel, maakt dingen veel duurder dan nodig😉

[@D.von.N]

Question from a novice who never worked with alcohol inks: that felt, is it some special one or can I use any crafting felt sheet cut into circles like that?

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

You can try felt you may have, this felt has the right amount of "fluffyness" to stick to the loops of the velcro. You can even use dry (used) wet wipes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn6yo3p8ntKmeZI Here's the complete Alcohol ink playlist for more ideas: kzbin.info/aero/PLHNip46yzH6ePkkS-W8ZmS_aPQy9YRNTi to jumpstart your alcohol ink journey😉

[@D.von.N]

@@GerrysCraftRoom thanks :)

[@aljessip2923]

Do you ever use blending solution on vellum? Thank you

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

not on vellum itself, use as little fluid on vellum as possible as it bulges like crazy🤩

[@Ninjamom4]

❤️❤️❤️

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

💕

[@nancyglaspie6735]

Bummer. I'm watching this 3 years later. The pearlescent vellum is discontinued 😢

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

total bummer😱 It's not fun when they do that🥹

[@daphne6619]

In what country is vellum very inexpensive??? Not in the US!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

This video is from 3 years ago, everything went up in price😉

[@ChakaLostie]

Gorgeous cards and great techniques Gerry! Thanks for sharing! 😀

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

ZeroFox thanks, you’re welcome 💖💕