Misted Marker Vellum

by Cindy Coutts

Color and mist alcohol ink on vellum for a softened translucent effect.

Supplies

  • Cardstock (Stampin’ Up!® cardstocks used here in Basic White Regular and Basic White Thick)
  • Plain or printed vellum (SU Black Scripty Vellum Paper used here)
  • Adhesive sheet
  • Alcohol markers (SU Stampin’ Blends Markers in Sweet Sorbet Dark, Pumpkin Pie Dark, Daffodil Delight Dark, Granny Apple Green Dark, Tahitian Tide Dark, Highland Heather Dark)
  • Spritz bottle
  • Household isopropyl alcohol
  • Dies or punches (SU Country Bouquet Punch used here)
  • Other supplies as needed to complete the project (SU products used here: Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels, Black and White Gingham Ribbon, Black Glimmer paper, Black Scripty Country Bouquet Stamp Set; Stitched Rectangles Die-Cuts; Stripes Embossing Folder, Die-Cutting Machine, Tear & Tape, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer, Scoring Tool, Scissors)

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Cut white cardstock, adhesive sheet. and vellum paper to the same size. Adhere the papers together with the adhesive sheet.

  2. Step 2

    Choose your alcohol marker colors and create blocks of color on the vellum surface.

    Spray the panel liberally with isopropyl alcohol.

  3. Step 3

    Move color around with a heat tool to create blends, edges, and interest.

  4. Step 4

    Punch or die cut shapes from the panel.

  5. Step 5

    Use the cut pieces to complete a card or other project.

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Misted Marker Vellum. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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Questions and Comments

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

Absolutely awesome technique and so versatile for any occasion! Love it and can't wait to give it a try! Did I miss the PDF with the measurements?
jmhoffmann  |  Wed Jan 18, 2023 at 6:06 AM
Love the card! I have tried this technique but the vellum curled too much. I didn't think to put the adhesive sheet and cardstock on first--great idea! So glad you shared because it is a fun technique!
Ad Astra Stamping  |  Wed Jan 18, 2023 at 6:57 AM
Hi from KCMO! Will give this technique a try, looks like fun!
craftymomto2  |  Wed Jan 18, 2023 at 8:38 AM
@jmhoffmann, the PDF tutorial button is under the authors picture.
craftymomto2  |  Wed Jan 18, 2023 at 8:40 AM
Measurements for the card are:

Card base: Top-folding 8-1/4 x 3-1/2
Embossed panel: 8 x 3-1/4
Glimmer paper mat: 6 x 2-3/4
Image mat: 7 x 2-1/4
Image panel: 6-3/4 x 2
KY Southern Belle  |  Wed Jan 18, 2023 at 8:47 AM
I am an alcohol ink artist. A few notes about using alcohol inks, they are not permanent and can be reactivated with isopropol. They also fade in sunlight. If you are going to make something to frame be sure to seal it with Krylon Kamar varnish. It is the only one that does not reactivate the ink. That being said if you don't like the looks of the inks you can spray with isopropol and wipe the ink off and start over.
pattiretired  |  Wed Jan 18, 2023 at 8:58 AM
Love this! TFS
Sue Duffy  |  Wed Jan 18, 2023 at 10:17 AM
Beautiful 😍 love this!! Thank you for sharing!
madscrapperks  |  Wed Jan 18, 2023 at 11:20 AM
this is great, thank you.
kgirl1966!  |  Wed Jan 18, 2023 at 12:24 PM
Love this technique Cindy! I have this die and punch and I can hardly wait to try this out!
lyntee29  |  Wed Jan 18, 2023 at 4:54 PM
This is so beautiful! Where did you get the pre-printed vellum? Or did you stamp that? Thank you!
DigitalChick  |  Wed Jan 18, 2023 at 5:21 PM
Do you advise using the cardstock/vellum sandwich if using vellum cardstock?
Thanks. Loved the technique and your card.
Superannuated  |  Wed Jan 18, 2023 at 8:41 PM
love it! this looks like so much fun! do you think you can stamp on the vellum after? would it be better to stamp first? i would be using plain vellum cardstock.
meatballsspaghetti  |  Wed Jan 18, 2023 at 9:33 PM
OH my gosh - this is BEAUTIFUL! I can't wait to try!

(Note: for those commenters struggling with curled paper - try placing the piece under something heavy, such as a dictionary as it completes it's drying time. I myself have a meat press with a flat bottom (yes, I'm not joking - it's a Lodge, cast iron legitimate meat press) that I stack on top of pieces that need help to straighten back out if they've curled for whatever reason. Thanks to my mom for figuring that out and gifting me one!!!) :0)

Blessings & hugs,
Chrissy
DancesWithHooves  |  Thu Jan 19, 2023 at 8:59 AM
@DigitalChick The pre-printed vellum is from Stampin' Up!
@Superannuated It depends on the thickness of the CS.
@meatballsspaghetti I would stamp on the vellum before and heat emboss to keep the print crisp.
KY Southern Belle  |  Thu Jan 19, 2023 at 12:45 PM
This is a fun technique to create background. Thanks for sharing it.
byHelenG  |  Fri Jan 27, 2023 at 9:02 PM
Could I use my spray ink? I do not have anything else.
dickiebutts  |  Wed Mar 15, 2023 at 5:16 AM

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