Saturday, December 11, 2010

Tim Tag #10 & Let's Talk Vellum

Here's my Tim Holtz tag from yesterday.  I made another snow cat (instead of the snowman he used) because I already used my grungebord snowman and I don't have his die or die cutter thing.  Tim embossed a scrap of plastic packaging for his tag.  As I don't have his embossing thing (yes, the "I don't have his [fill in the blank] thing" will be a refrain in my class review next week), I substituted some embossed vellum I had in my stash.
Which got me thinking about my vellum stash - which is kind of big.  I have clear vellum paper, frosted vellum paper, colored vellum (in various shades of transluscentcy [gosh, I'm sure that's not spelled correctly]), patterned vellum and embossed vellum.  I've got 8.5x11; I've got 12x12.  But I hardly ever use it. LOL! So, I was happy to use it on this tag and love how it worked.  I sometimes stamp a sentiment or print journaling on clear or frosted vellum but would love some other ideas to use up my stash of vellum.  Got any to share?
Coming soon:  Chistmas Club! Don't know what I'm talking about? It's a Sunday share suggested by Sian of High in the Sky.  Lots of lovely Christmas memories are posted and gathered.  Feel free to join in the fun.
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10 comments:

  1. TerryDecember 11, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    Very cool cat and brilliant substitution! So you don't have one of the embossing things or die cutter thing. If you are thinking of a Big Shot or something, check Amazon as they can have some great deals. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  2. ComfyMom~StaceyDecember 11, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    Very pretty tag!

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  3. scrappyjackyDecember 11, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    A great way to use the vellum....I must admit the only way I use it is for printing journaling on....especially in mini albums.

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  4. laurieDecember 11, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    i don't use vellum very much either because i'm not quite sure what to do with it!!! your tag is a great example of how to make it work.

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  5. SianDecember 11, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    Yes, please feel free to join in!

    Your tag is beautiful.

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  6. humelDecember 11, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Love it, Rinda :-)

    One of my favourite uses for vellum is to tone down a too-bright background for a subtler effect on my projects. Torn strips of patterned vellum look great on cards and layouts, too. Or use a larger piece as a wrap around a base card for a simple but very elegant quick card - tie a piece of ribbon around the spine to hold the layers together. Hope that gives you a few ideas to get you thinking! xx

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  7. AmyDecember 11, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    I am here to 'discuss' the virtues of velum ;-) Well, I have none in the stash but I love how it is used and I especially love the kitty tag you have made for us today Rinda!

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  8. Maria@BubblegumandDuctTapeDecember 11, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    I LOVE Tim Holtz stuff, everything. The tag is very pretty, I like the cat on it and love the colors. I'll have to go check out his blog.

    Hope you're having a great weekend!

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  9. donnaDecember 11, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Another wonderful tag full of creativity. See you tomorrow for DAY 12!

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  10. Lynne MoncrieffDecember 13, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    So elegant. Lynne M

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