Friday, October 16, 2009

Vellum Votive Covers

Today I wanted to show you how to make some cute Vellum Votive Covers for Christmas. We will do some stamping, coloring with markers, and using embossing heat tape.
Let's get started:
  


  

  • Supplies: 
  • vellum (2) pieces cut  at 2 1/2" x 6" for each votive. I cut a total of 6 for 3 candles. This size can vary depending on the size of your votive holders.
  • Glass votive holders (3)
  • stamps of your choice (I used Merry Pursuits by CTMH)
  • markers- CTMH colors  Olive, New England Ivy, Cranberry, Cocoa, Parchment, Blush and Vineyard Berry. Cocoa ink pad
  • stamp press from Fiskars
  • In the picture above I show the heat tape roll, score tape and a gold polyester tape that is 1/8". All 3 of these are heat resistant and can be used with glitter, micro beads, glitter, foil etc
  • heat gun
  • Moss Tinsel Embossing Powder
  • Embossing Buddy
  • Embossing Tray
Directions:
  1. I stamped with cocoa ink my little elves. Use 3 of the 6 vellum pieces and stamp a different elf on each piece. Make sure you allow time for the image to dry before going on to the next step.



2. Turn the vellum over and begin to color using the markers. Again allow enough time for the ink to dry between colors. The pictures below shows an image starting to be colored and then a completed colored elf.









3. Using the Score tape adhere the remaining 3 pieces one to each of your stamped vellum pieces on each short end.

4.  Place a strip of the Heat tape on both of  the short ends on the stamped side.
5. Sprinkle the embossing powder over the heat tape. In the picture below I show the heat tape roll, score tape and a gold polyester tape that is 1/8". All 3 of these are heat resistant and can be used with glitter, micro beads, glitter, foil etc.
6. Heat with the heat gun being careful  not to hold the gun in one spot very long. This process is fairly quick.  Take caution.





7. Place the finished piece over a votive candle and light



 Aren't they Cute?!! Give it a try. There are many possibilities you could do. They make cute gifts as well.

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