Fabulous vellum backgrounds

[@rebeccabrown3898]

Wow. In all my years of stamping, I have never seen anyone using both sides of vellum. The results are simply stunning. I just love watching your videos. You have such a soothing voice and share with us your technique of how to make unique and beautiful cards using minimal, simple supplies.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you so much for this most complimentary comment, it is greatly appreciated.🥰

[@rebeccabrown3898]

@@Chrissieannie unfortunately, It seems SSS doesn’t sell the background stamp any longer so, I’m looking for one similar.

[@Chrissieannie]

That's a shame, it may be possible to find it from an independent seller 🤞🏻

[@rebeccabrown3898]

@@Chrissieannie yea! Found it on EBay. I looked at so many similar products but none had the delicate detail as the one you featured. I’m a happy lady.

[@Chrissieannie]

Excellent

[@oraleeb.2072]

A wonderful tutorial! Thanks for sharing, Christine.😊

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks for watching!🤍🤍😊🤍🤍

[@annettegriffiths3942]

Lovely cards and great technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@StarPicard]

Checking out some of your old videos, this is a fabulous technique that I can’t wait to try! Thanks again for sharing your amazing talent.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much! 😊 that's wonderful!😊😊😊

[@jennifertucker107]

I love that! This video is a yr old. I don't know if you see comments on old videos, but thanks for your creative ideas.

[@Chrissieannie]

I am notified of comments when they are made, thank you so much. I did a tutorial for this one at the time on Splitcoaststampers too!😊 thank you so much!

[@JH-wd7ul]

Simply beautiful! I have used a white/silver and white/gold combo in the past and both came out gorgeous. I really love the ethereal look of this white/green. Makes me want to experiment with ALL colors of combos. 😊 Thank you for sharing another of your lovely creations! 🩷

[@Chrissieannie]

You are so welcome!

[@juliethomas2011]

You are so clever, love watching all your demos.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much 😊

[@grandmacrystal65]

I’ve only just found you following a recommendation from Amy’s Ware’s. It’s great to be able to watch videos from British presenters. I love your ideas!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@monicabuckingham9475]

Thank you Christine for the link from your most recent video ❤

[@Chrissieannie]

You are so welcome!

[@lorettashulte5731]

So great ,just love working with velum

[@Chrissieannie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@WillowMa]

Christine, you show me how you can make a card more card by making it look simple AND elegant. My gilding flakes, velum, and white cardstock are getting a thorough crafting workout. Thank you for you innovative ideas. I have used deveral for my christmas cards.

[@Chrissieannie]

That’s wonderful, I’m so pleased that you are getting more from your resources and I hope, enjoying your crafting! Thank you ❤️

[@TheLotte64]

Great idea 😃👌. I came from the video you made today 5 July. Both are beautiful ❤

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you! 😊 I’m so glad you like them❤️

[@markandcindihoskins6925]

So beautiful!!! ❤❤❤

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@onlyme639]

Thank you for this tutorial Christine

[@Chrissieannie]

You’re welcome 😊

[@daphnefowler9344]

Oh that is just gorgeous thanks soooo much

[@Chrissieannie]

My pleasure

[@janetlunn9502]

Beautiful!!! ❤

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you! 😊

[@kerrylamsdale5087]

Super technique and I have loads of vellum that rarely gets used 😊

[@Chrissieannie]

The perfect opportunity to have a go! 😊

[@joeyhoney1]

Wonderful! I really like the one with the brown ink.😊cheers from 🇨🇦Calgary, Alberta🇨🇦

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@hazelsavill1497]

I like velum. Don't use it enough. Thanks for your inspiration Chrissie

[@Chrissieannie]

So glad! Thanks for watching!

[@1busybetty]

Beautiful cards!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks

[@ChrissyCancilla]

Watching all your tutorials..catching up..

[@Chrissieannie]

Enjoy! And thanks 😊

[@ann9793]

I certainly have a go. Thank you

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks

[@LadyJP6969]

Fabulous!!! Why didn’t I think of that🤦🏻‍♀️!!! The stamping tool to help you spread your ink around is called Stampendable Stamping Tool, hope this helps? As always, Thank you for sharing this lovely card!!!

[@Chrissieannie]

I hadn’t heard of this company’s name for the stamping tool, thanks for that. I think Gina K calls hers something different and I think that was the name I was trying to think of, I still don’t recall what her name for one is!🤣🤣🤣

[@suetossell7010]

A fantastic technique which I'm now off to try. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@Chrissieannie]

That's good to hear.

[@jenniferdrake1210]

Hi Christine, I am amazed also about printing on the back of vellum, I’ll have to try that. Jenny

[@Chrissieannie]

There will be a whole tutorial on that coming up in Splitcoaststampers very soon!

[@noreenhennessy9299]

Pretty…very pretty

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks

[@beryledwards4407]

You are certainly keeping me busy, before I started watching you I had lost my mojo and as your cards are so simple and of course fantastic, beautiful, elegant style I get so intrigued as to what you will come up with next, I wait in anticipation and excited for your next video, thank you so much, I love making cards again 😉🥰🤗

[@Chrissieannie]

This is so good to hear, good for you! Enjoy your crafting! 😊😊😊

[@mrsjazzcat1]

Same here.

[@Chrissieannie]

@@mrsjazzcat1 wonderful

[@estherelliott412]

Great idea! Love it!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks ♥️

[@3682waynejane]

love it what a great idea thank you !

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you! 😊

[@angelarose7573]

What a superb idea ❤️❤️

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Honeybee1975..]

Another beautiful card! Love it!🥰👍

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you 🤎🤎🤎

[@lindadickinson1310]

Very pretty!!!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you! 😊

[@susanhamilton8370]

This gives a lovely 3D effect reminiscent of M C Escher's pond, with leaves floating on the surface, fish swimming underneath & a reflection of the sky above. Truly beautiful, and I have a birthday card to make so I''ve chosen this StokesTechnique, thank you! :)

[@Chrissieannie]

I'm delighted that you like this technique. Have fun! ♥️♥️♥️

[@anjanowackadeklopp761]

Thank you! What a great technique.

[@Chrissieannie]

I think it gives a really pretty effect too!

[@sheilayoung6552]

Brilliant!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks

[@sandypritchard311]

Love it, very subtle

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks

[@nancyskinner5207]

This is a beautiful idea. I enjoyed your video very much.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks 😊😊😊

[@jillfoster6369]

Wow!!!! 👏👏👏⭐️

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks

[@kerriegood1046]

Love how you always use whatever you have- supplies from all kinds of companies. Happy Weekend!!!!!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you

[@kcinca5410]

You have such brilliant ideas. Who'd a thunk it? Why, you of course. Beautiful cards.

[@Chrissieannie]

I thought it was a bright idea when I did it this morning!! 😃😃😃😃😃

[@illawallaroo]

Absolutely gorgeous. I am looking forward to trying this! Your instructions are always clear, helpful, and such fun.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much

[@Buncobuddy]

I tried this today, but with a leaf stamp more open -- I definitely need to use a more solid stamp -- but it was still fun.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks

[@marshah5930]

This is amazing!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you

[@silviawachter7440]

So genious again, i love how your brain works ❤ I use my daycream jar with felt , the alabaster is practical too 😉🇨🇭🙋‍♀️

[@Chrissieannie]

Great idea!😊

[@heidiyamazaki1292]

Woo hoo! I found that I have that stamp! Impression Obsession Rose Leaves CC309! It’s truly beautiful but even more so with your technique, Christine! I’m so glad I discovered your channel! I’m hooked!

[@Chrissieannie]

Long may it continue! 🤍🤍🤍 thank you!

[@li-beeti2315]

Fantastic! I will sure give it a try. It looks so so beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[@Chrissieannie]

It's fun, I'm sure you'll love it!

[@robinholschen4485]

very pretty

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks

[@1stcandy]

I am always impressed with all of your cards. Love them all. You are very talented and very gracious to share your talent.

[@Chrissieannie]

That's really kind thank you!

[@CrystalBest]

Thank you for sharing. Beautiful tutorial and tips as usual. 😍😍😍

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Hi Christine. I love vellum. This is a technique that I will have to try. Thanks so much. 😊

[@Chrissieannie]

It's fun, I think you'll enjoy it.

[@lanierharrison505]

Lovely technique - cannot wait to try it. The stamping tool (aka your alabaster) is called a Chuckie Tool. It was created by Chuck Meadows for Gina K. to help with arthritic hands. He is so kind, he declined to patent it and told anyone who wanted to make one and even sell, to have at it.

[@Chrissieannie]

Well you learn something new every day… on some sites in the UK they are called Pressure Tools and someone told me that the original tool for use in printing is called a ’baren’! What am I going to do with all this information I’m gaining? 😁😁😁

[@lanierharrison505]

Believe me, of course! lol Go on Gina's site. There are a ton of photos of how everyone made one of their own. I made some for others using a furniture slide that had a felt type material on the bottom and a large spool.

[@ginamosleybivens3760]

What a great idea!!**Thanks for the share

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you 🤎

[@gretchenwilson1482]

Absolutely gorgeous! What a unique idea to use both sides of the vellum! It’s a beautiful result! Will have to try it sometime! You are so generous with your talent and to share with us, I have learned so much from you! Never too old to learn something new!💜💞💞

[@Chrissieannie]

I thought it was quite a bright idea when I came up with it this morning! 😃😃😃

[@darnellknauss190]

What a brilliant idea, Chrissie! I never would have thought of it and love the look. Can't wait to try it! Thank you!!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks So much Darnell! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@diannebaldwin3667]

That is just so beautiful and certainly saves the concern of adhesive. I will certainly be trying your technique. TFS

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much

[@suefitzsimmons9751]

Love this technique 😊

[@Chrissieannie]

So glad!

[@SuperRocketdog1]

Christine you never cease to amaze me ! Another beautiful card idea and I love using vellum myself Beautiful cards thank you darling💕🥰🐶👍👍

[@Chrissieannie]

My pleasure!

[@MsJet1]

I love this technique! So many possibilities!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks

[@lollthompson7357]

LOVE this technique, Chrissie. I love that it gives a 3-D look to the vellum panel with both side being stamp. Definitely giving this a try! Thank you! xx

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much Loll! ♥️

[@mpbailey18]

I've stamped on the back side of vellum before but never both sides at the same time...so this is fascinating! Looking forward to experimenting with this...your examples are stunning!

[@Chrissieannie]

That's really kind thank you

[@mitzi66]

They certainly are fabulous ❤

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you

[@sherirose4429]

Thank you so much for this Chrssie. I am not much good at stamping and therefore do not often use it. You have inspired me!!

[@Chrissieannie]

That’s so good to hear, thank you 🤍🤍🤍

[@bevc8306]

Beautiful 😍

[@shirleymcdermott5272]

Fabulous!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks

[@lorrainedurgee1761]

Very interesting video that shows a different , elegant way of double inking vellum , thanks .

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks

[@nancyprobst6311]

I just found you on KZbin and I really enjoyed your video. Your cards are absolutely gorgeous! I think stamping on the back with a color was a brilliant idea. I will most definitely be giving that a try.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much, I hope you'll subscribe to my channel! 😊

[@kathimassey312]

Beautiful!

[@Chrissieannie]

🤎🤎🤎 thanks

[@handmadebyshirley3715]

What a gorgeous technique, Christine thanks 😊, I think I may give it a go!

[@Chrissieannie]

I was pleased how it turned out!

[@wandafincher4713]

Love this technique. I will try it today as I'm needing to make some birthday cards. Thank you Chris Stokes, you're amazing!

[@Chrissieannie]

That’s really kind thank you! 🤍🤍🤍

[@lindamason8078]

Love this! Thank you!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks

[@craftycx7197]

The thing to use with the stamp platforms to put even pressure on is called a baren. It's a printing press tool! Just found your channel and love your techniques so will subscribe xx

[@Chrissieannie]

I had never heard this term until a short while ago when another viewer informed me of the name. Hopefully I won’t forget it!

[@FirstLightCrafts]

Hi Christine. What a wonderful technique. It reminds me of frost on leaves in Winter. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent. Love to you and to all - Dawn 🌅

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much

[@nancyglaspie6735]

Beautiful! I use my brayer for large background stamps.

[@Chrissieannie]

I have done that too but I like using my gizmo!😃

[@scubajenn5]

Very cool technique & so simple! Thank you!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much

[@deballen7031]

Hi. Such a great technique that renders maximum results. Thank you for sharing this. Time to hunt down my vellum stash.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks 🤎🤎🤎

[@Sioban1945]

Lovely idea.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you

[@maryjones3369]

I really enjoyed your demo…amazing! Thank you so much❤️

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you, it’s my pleasure!

[@sianhope2505]

What a lovely result, thank you Chris I will definitely try this method. Another super tutorial

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much

[@patriciafunym4992]

Amazing! Haha ... keep wondering why my brain doesn’t work this way.

[@Chrissieannie]

My brain doesn’t always work this way either! 😊😊😊

[@margaretsmith8002]

Thank you. A great idea. I like using vellum and have drawer full, so I'll give this a try.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks!

[@reneecassidy7279]

That is brilliant and I defiantly will be trying this technique! Thank you for the instructions!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Rios3021]

Beautiful cards. I will try making these cards. What size is your square card? Can you give me the measurements in inches. Thank you.

[@Chrissieannie]

Most of my square cards are around 6 x 6ins I do make smaller ones at 5 x 5 ins and sometimes even smaller ones 4 x 4 ins, but I cut all my card bases from sheets of A4 card which measure 29cms x 21cms this video shows sone of the card bases I often use. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3mxdJegoNN-epI

[@user-lu9df2mj9e]

That's such an interesting technique. I like the dimension it gives to the design. I'm also interested in how you mounted one of your vellum pieces and created that impressed area around the frame. I hope you'll demonstrate that or link to where you already have. Thanks for such interesting and instructive videos!

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you. It’s my pleasure!

[@nikkirosindale7854]

Absolutely stunning 😍 great idea,I've heard people call the stamping tool a Debi tool 🙂

[@Chrissieannie]

I just looked it up, in the craft stores they are called 'pressure tools' ! Thanks

[@Aeronwen813]

Thank you again for an really interesting and beautiful demonstration. I think the burnishing tool (your alabaster tealight holder) is called a 'baren' and is used in printing and lino cutting.

[@Chrissieannie]

Thank you, I'm delighted to have had the elucidation... I think the stamping platform people call their little plastic versions 'pressure tools' I think baren is much better! 😃😃😃

[@naomivause2683]

Great video thanks heaps

[@Chrissieannie]

My pleasure!

[@maureenhirschausen5442]

Brilliant cards can you let me know the name of the stamp

[@Chrissieannie]

The stamp is Impression Obsession Rose leaves, purchased from Simon Says Stamp. Many thanks 🍃

[@mytudees1]

Great idea!!! Beautiful cards!! How do you keep the ink from smearing on the vellum?

[@Chrissieannie]

If you use a dye ink like the one I used, it dries fairly quickly and being on the reverse can't be touched by anything to risk smearing!

[@labelmail]

to make glue invisible behind vellum = put some glue (the white kind) on an extra surface dilute with a LITTLE bit of water and then apply this EVENLY and THINLY all over the vellum - stick the vellum down - a good idea is to put some weight ( a book maybe) on it for a little while a glue stick might also work

[@Chrissieannie]

This can make the vellum buckle or crinkle which I don’t care for, I prefer to hide the way I adhere it! 😊😊😊

[@stellareeves3759]

Another marvellous video for us Chris. 2 questions I'm afraid. How do you achieve the 3d look on your single frame card ? and Do you have the number of the triple square Sizzix die as I cannot source it ? Sometimes number is on reverse of the die I think. Thank you so much.

[@Chrissieannie]

The single square card has a frame cut with a couple of Presscut dies and mounted on foam tape with a de-bossed square in the panel surrounding it. Sizzix dies 659647

[@stellareeves3759]

Thanks Chris you're so kind . Hope you're keeping cool. We've had rain here in Cheshire this morning for a few minutes. I sat in it abd it was fantastic 🤣🤣

[@tedfam]

Gorgeous cards and a beautiful technique with the right stamp. Yours was perfect! What is the name of that stamp? I saw someone said it is no longer available. Unfortunately all of my background stamps seem too solid or thin outlines.

[@Chrissieannie]

I've just done another video using the same process but with small individual stamps, so I'm sure everyone should have something they could use!

[@angelarose7573]

❤❤❤

[@Chrissieannie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

Beautiful card and really neat technique. What is the name of the stamp from Simon?

[@Chrissieannie]

Although I bought it from Simon Says Stampi beloved it's Rose leaves from Impression Obsession.

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

@@Chrissieannie thanks so much

[@lisafoss1555]

I can’t seem to find you on Instagram. Would love to follow you. I love your videos.

[@Chrissieannie]

My username is chrissiejob

[@lisafoss1555]

@@Chrissieannie thank you so much …❤️

[@ellenbornstein7203]

I love this! gorgeous and creative card. I was so excited too cause I was pretty sure I had that stamp but I can’t find it. Do you remember the name of it?

[@Chrissieannie]

I think it’s called rose leaves!

[@heidiyamazaki1292]

I also love that stamp and am crossing my fingers that I have it, but so far can’t find it in my spreadsheet of my inventory… many of my stamps are currently in boxes. I also can’t find it online - might we be able to confirm it is SSS Rose Leaves or not? I always find myself wishing the names of stamps and firs were mentioned. Such beautiful techniques I’d love to recreate!

[@Chrissieannie]

It's from Impression Obsession Rose Leaves. I purchased it from SSS and solo got confused... Sorry!

[@cherylbuck8396]

Hi I have a question which is the front side the you use, the colored side with ink or just the embossed white side..

[@Chrissieannie]

I used the white embossed side as the right side! The coloured stamping is on the reverse.

[@dawnmiller8697]

I cannot find this background stamp any where could you send a link. I went through 11 pages of background stamps on their site and did not find it?

[@Chrissieannie]

I looked but I couldn’t see it either! I’ll keep looking for you!

[@kcinca5410]

@@Chrissieannie @Dawn Miller - Any chance it's Rose Leaves Background by Impression Obsession? It looks similar. Simon sells many brands. This may be out of stock now.

[@Chrissieannie]

I believe you are right, I have a lots of IO and Simon's background stamps and have probably got them muddled. I certainly purchased it from SSS. Thanks for your help.

[@kcinca5410]

@@Chrissieannie Well, I loved it. So, of course, I had to have it. Can't wait to use it. I have a database full of my crafty stash as I've purchased the same thing more than once so now I double check to be sure it's now already in my possession. Works most the time.

[@dawnmiller8697]

@@kcinca5410 I found the background stamp at 123 stitch, it is a rose leaf stamp and ordered it along with 4 other items Thanks for checking

[@nancyskinner5207]

What is the name of your background stamp?

[@Chrissieannie]

Rose leaves by Impression Obsession CC 309 from Simon Says Stamp

[@rennieneasey-oconnell6064]

It’s called a ‘baren’…

[@Chrissieannie]

????????

[@beryledwards4407]

Help, you don't have any sound 😪😱

[@Chrissieannie]

It works on my laptop, but there seems to be a prob on mobile devices!