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5 Simple Vellum Scrapbooking Techniques

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Using vellum can be a excellent method to add an additional flicker to your layout pages. Vellum is see-through paper that comes in a selection of colors and textures and here are 5 tricks about how to use vellum to make your pages look extra special. Backgrounds You may have card stock that you'd like to use as a background for one of your pages, but it may have a powerful color or pattern that is going to overpower the rest of the page. You can soften it with vellum. Because vellum is translucent, you will be able to see the background thru the vellum, but it will be softer and less over powering. HINT: If youd like to form some contrast, leave the edges of your background free of vellum exhibit a border. Borders You can create stunning, lacy effects round the border of your pages just by using vellum. Tear the vellum and then "drape" it around the borders for a soft classy effect, or create straight textured borders with folded vellum. You might even do some dry embossing for an even larger effect. Titles You can put page or picture titles on your vellum and then lay it over patterned backgrounds for an artistic effect. you may try embossed with plain vellum; this may raise the embossed area, so you titles have more texture. Embellishment Often, you simply need a little texture and vellum can add that texture to your pages without being overwhelming. Because see though and subtle, you can use it wherever you would like, however for larger effect, be somewhat sparing with it so that you get a mix of textures and looks, from bold to soft. Notes There are times when you're going to need to incorporate text and notes on your layouts, and vellum could be a great surface to pen them on. Because it's translucent, you can write text on the vellum and then place the vellum over the picture or item. The text will be there to provide an explanation for the background of a particular picture but will remain inconspicuous. For more tips on how to use vellum check out Janette Miller's web site Now. You will also be able download ten free scrapbooking layouts while you are there. categories: vellum scrapbooking,album scrapbooking,blank vellum,free scrapbooking layouts,how to use vellum,photo vellum,scrapbook vellum,translucent vellum