How to adhere vellum invisibly

In this 30 second solution video I'll show you how to put any type of adhesive on vellum so it isn't seen on a finished project. The blog post mentioned in this video from 2017 was published on a platform that has since been decommissioned. Sadly this means that the instructions for the completed project are no longer available.

[@bludolfin53]

Oh wow....who knew??? Something so simple and so easy. Great idea!!! Thanks you've solved the problem. 😊

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you.

[@lindataylor863]

If you're using vellum a lot, this can be less cost effective, but I cover the entire bank of the vellum with clear double sided adhesive and attach it to my background paper or card base. Since the entire surface is backed by the same clear adhesive, it's not noticeable. I prefer not to have parts of my vellum lose. Hope this can be helpful to those like me who don't mind using more double-sided tape!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you for this option Linda. I have tried that in the past, but personally felt that even though there wasn't any obvious adhesive showing, the appearance of the vellum was affected. Like all areas of crafting the appropriate solution depends on what you're ultimately trying to achieve in your project.

[@geraldinehomenchuk8655]

Good tips, Tracy! Love vellum myself and I love how you've treated it on this card; it's very lovely!! TFS!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thanks Geraldine

[@annettefertitta6868]

Great idea, I also saw where a few people used that same glue, spread some on a silicon sheet, put some on a sponge then to the vellum, both great techniques

[@zulmabontiffe487]

PERFECT !!!!!!! I was wondering today how to get vellum to stick somehow. NOW I KNOW !!! YOU ARE A MARVEL .... THANK YOU THANK YOU .:):):)

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Zulma, glad to help

[@romainestout4131]

Great way to attach vellum so happy I found this video thanks for sharing love this idea

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Romaine

[@shirleyrainwater7536]

Great idea! Lovely card.

[@Papercraftwithme]

thank you Shirley

[@patbisson7556]

Thanks for sharing. I have used Vellum before and what I have done is put tiny glue dots behind some of the snow flakes. I make my own glue dots, so I make extra small ones and place them here and there on the vellum,and add a ribbon near the top and everything stays on the card stock

[@imelectrk2]

Pat Bisson how do you make your own glue dots?

[@patbisson7556]

LISA HAWVER, hi Lisa, I bought Aleene's TACK -IT OVER AND OVER glue. I put little dots in rows and I put them on parchment paper. I just tear off a sheet and fill half the paper, let them dry, then when they’re all dry ,cover them over with the other half of parchment paper. I make tiny ones, some a little bigger and so on, and I also make some that are long, but not too long in case I need some for something specific. That’s it, they last a long time,just remember to keep them covered with the parchment paper. I find it cheaper to make my own instead of buying dots. This glue lasts quite a long time too. Don’t use wax paper,it doesn’t work on that.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Pat, that's another option

[@PinkOddBird]

That's a really great tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you

[@KTHomDesignsPaperCrafts]

A simple glue stick with a light coating will also do the trick!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you, another option if you want to coat the whole surface of the vellum. I'd have to test it to check the strength of the bond between the surfaces over time.

[@KTHomDesignsPaperCrafts]

No need to coat the whole surface! Just put a very light dab in a few key spots ^_^

[@vikingwoman3372]

i hoped it was magical solution.. i thought everyone did this? still smart though :)

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thanks Siv, sometimes what seems obvious to one person is less so to another. It took a while before this method occurred to me. When I discover the magical solution I'll be sure to share it.

[@vikingwoman3372]

@@Papercraftwithme yes i know :) i have had that experience several times with other things lol :)

[@tinaepp6337]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful tip! I am new to your channel and enjoying your videos!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Tina

[@jazminalvarado8433]

Thank you so much!

[@Papercraftwithme]

you're welcome

[@dianeoboyle4489]

Always reluctant to use vellum because of this issue. Beautiful card!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Diane, hopefully this solution will help you.

[@amygoins391]

Diane OBoyle This is a great idea but they do make adhesive specifically for velum that is invisible.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Amy for pointing out that you can buy adhesives specifically made for use on vellum. My quick tip was designed to show one way to attach vellum to card invisibly regardless of what type of adhesives you have available.

[@dorothyjohnson4755]

I have loads of vellum, different thicknesses and colors...LOVE the stuff! Many years ago, when the first "invisible" vellum tape came out, I bought some, which cost me quite a bit if memory serves! I recently began card-making again and saw that the glue had yellowed in some of my cards. Hopefully, the vellum glue out now is better! I don't know what the shelf life is for the glue; I have learned that most of these different glues don't hold up over time, especially tape runners! Thanks for your tip, which I tried years ago; it works too!@@Papercraftwithme

[@debrafrei4717]

I don’t like the loose edges and corners which can catch on things and bend, getting that dreaded vellum crease. I much prefer solid adhesion.
Simply run your vellum through a Xyron adhesive machine. They make “stickers” out of everything and best yet......don’t show through vellum.

[@Papercraftwithme]

There are many solutions for vellum, and not everyone has a Xyron machine. Thank you Debra for suggesting this as another option.

[@sps6069]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you, I'm glad you found this tip useful

[@charlinebosse1099]

Thank you for sharing this very useful tip!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Glad to help Charline

[@debbymccormack6525]

Beautiful card and appreciated information. I thought that embossing folder was used with the snow heavier in the top?

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Debby. You can use that embossing folder anyway you want. I decided my snow had mostly all fallen and the the storm was tapering off. Of course it's just a random collection of dots so actually the folder doesn't even need to be about snow.

[@debbymccormack6525]

@@Papercraftwithme Lol, tapering off, I love that! I enjoy your spirited assessment of it. I'm such a literal person. It's hard for me to go outside the box. But I do try to push myself. I'll keep your reply in mind to help me with that 😊

[@janerochfort2134]

Well I have no embellishments to hide the glue...🙄😕🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤭

[@Papercraftwithme]

OK, then I would use a Multipurpose Liquid Glue and use a piece of sponge to dab it evenly in a thin layer over the whole of the vellum piece. That should fix it in place without the adhesive showing.

[@zulmabontiffe487]

Do you have a video showing how to use a printed vellum as well?? My vellums are the printed ones. Thanks so much.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Hi Zulma, no I don't. When I create with printed vellum I use the same technique to attach it. I also hide the adhesive behind darker areas of printing. I hope that helps.

[@Avalonsarrt]

Nice.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you

[@DanielleRosePapercrafter]

Really great idea, tfs x

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Danielle

[@Marionana2]

awesome! Great idea! Love your Christmas card.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you

[@babskara3911]

Thought you were going to show something different this is an ancient technique nothing new!

[@Papercraftwithme]

I appreciate your point of view as an experienced crafter however not everyone has your experience. For many new papercrafters my video explanation is a game-changer.

[@carlabundy563]

That’s a brilliant solution! Thank you!

[@Papercraftwithme]

You're welcome Carla

[@sallymoodley7540]

Very simple, practical and clever solution. Thanks for sharing.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Sally

[@judithsigler9644]

CLEVER idea! LOVE IT! I can see LOTS of other “images” to use with this same technique.....and HIDE the adhesive for the vellum! Thanks for sharing Tracy! :-)))

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Judith, I'm so glad you found this tip useful.

[@cherylcruz6849]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Cheryl

[@anneweber7029]

Just tell us! No need to explain why!!!!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Anne, I'm sorry you felt there was too much explanation. Some people need more than others.

[@kellercrucita550]

Wonderful!
New suscriber.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you and welcome

[@soyebravat8903]

That is a lovely weight but what is it?

[@Papercraftwithme]

Sorry I don't have the weight of the vellum to hand. I'll try to find out and update this information.

[@soyebravat8903]

@@Papercraftwithme ok no problem, thank you

[@rosemariesheehan6484]

I also find using my Xyron sticker maker adhesive does not show

[@Papercraftwithme]

That's interesting Rosemarie, so you put the vellum through your Xyron machine?

[@lesleywade7350]

Oh ! what a clever solution ..... Thank You

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Lesley

[@ZombieQueen819]

Awesome thank you

[@Papercraftwithme]

you're very welcome

[@AmandaHodges-qk3gt]

Have you tried spray adhesive?

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you for the suggestion Amanda. Personally I don't like using spray adhesive because of the issues with breathing in the fumes, however it could definitely be an option for those who have no issues with aerosols.

[@yvonnewey]

Very helpful Thank you👍

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Yvonne

[@Cijbra]

Great work, thank you!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you

[@pascalineheudebourg2]

Bonjour hello
Je ne parle pas anglais mais rien qu’en regardant le visio je vois qu’elle est très facile à faire et très jolie
Dommage pas de sous-titres
Amicalement
Pascaline de France 🇫🇷

[@Papercraftwithme]

Bonjour Pascaline, Je suis désolé que vous n'ayez pas pu voir les sous-titres français. Les sous-titres automatiques sont activés, vous devriez donc pouvoir cliquer sur l'icône des légendes, puis choisir votre langue.

[@pascalineheudebourg2]

@@Papercraftwithme bonjour les sous titres ne sont qu’en anglais 😟 mais cela ne m’empêchera pas de vous regarder merci pour tout ce que vous nous apprenez amicalement Pascaline

[@Papercraftwithme]

@@pascalineheudebourg2 Bonjour Pascaline, Vous devriez pouvoir changer la langue des sous-titres en français en utilisant l'icône Paramètres sous la vidéo (à côté de l'icône Légendes).

[@vonieisenbeis5432]

so glad i saw this---have been regretting buying vellum since no one seems to know what to do
with it--thank you so much!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Voni, I hope you'll feel more confident using your vellum now.

[@ilovefoodxDD]

Where did you get your vellum?

[@Papercraftwithme]

here's a link to the vellum bit.ly/2M7jjsZ

[@juliebergacker5680]

YAY 👏👏👏👏👍💕💕

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Julie

[@number1angel66]

That's an excellent tip! Thanks for sharing! Blessings of love and light to all!🙏🏼💜🙏🏼💙🙏🏼🧡🙏🏼💛🙏🏼💚🙏🏼

[@Papercraftwithme]

thank you

[@dassapaniranjan6039]

Thank you so much. For the first time I received Vellum papers by Amazon just now. Will soon try your suggestion on my next card. Thank you again! Have a nice day!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Have fun

[@cherylstephens4268]

Thankyou. 😊

[@Papercraftwithme]

You're very welcome Cheryl

[@francesprotheroe3132]

Sometimes it's the simplest and seemingly obvious answers that are the hardest to come by. Personally, I think, it's because we're to close to a thing to really see it when that happens.
Also, the floating edge really gives it a nice professional touch, I think. I like it. I doesn't solve my problem, really, but perhaps mine can be done another way... I might try to sneak a stitch or two into the papers or something. Provided I can find my ultra fine needle but it's never readily available when I want it..lol

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Frances. Sadly my solution won't suit every vellum problem, but I'm glad that it's given you an option at least.

[@carmenalegre2096]

Great

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Carmen

[@ernestinebyrne9912]

Lovely!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Ernestine

[@donnaibbott]

Awesome

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Donna

[@ireneherrera-shan7272]

Wow, love your solution, very helpful, thanks for sharing.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Irene

[@joycegandy7305]

Glad I found this video and thank you:-)

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Joyce, I'm so pleased I you'll find this useful

[@bettyehayden2392]

Please check out CROP & GLUE vellum adhesive on google. It works great and very inexpensive.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Bettye for pointing out that you can buy adhesives specifically made for use on vellum. My quick tip was designed to show one way to attach vellum to card invisibly regardless of what type of adhesives you have available.

[@loneshrewsbury3295]

love love love this

[@Papercraftwithme]

thank you

[@Ninjamom4]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Papercraftwithme]

thank you

[@KarmaZeusBoi]

❤❤❤

[@Papercraftwithme]

thank you

[@LadybugLair]

Brilliant!!! Another:- "Why didn't I think of that moment!!!" TFS!!! :-)

[@Papercraftwithme]

That was my reaction when I thought of it!

[@Kowthy06]

How do you glue it down when you have nothing on the vellum but have it embossed?

[@Papercraftwithme]

I would use a sponge to dab a thin coat of glue all over the back so it's completely even.

[@theresarobinsonsmith]

Great tips - Thank you

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Theresa, I hope they're helpful

[@bellnorton4453]

Nice

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Bell

[@esmariejones1120]

Brilliant idea! Love using vellum!!! Thanks! xx

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Esmarie. I definitely should use it more than I do.

[@candikelly2359]

Brilliant!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Candi

[@ct580]

Not seeing the link

[@Papercraftwithme]

The blog post mentioned in this video from 2017 was published on a platform that has since been decommissioned. Sadly this means that the instructions for the completed project are no longer available. I have updated the description to reflect this fact. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

[@mydyisgod]

Great way to hide the stickies! Thx very much

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you

[@barbaracarlson1331]

Do you have solutions for using adhesive when using the Tim Holtz bell jar? I want to use vellum or acrylic to keep cloche clear but how to attach?

[@Papercraftwithme]

Hi Barbara, I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with the Tim Holtz bell jar, so I'm afraid I can't suggest a solution

[@barbaracarlson1331]

Papercraft with me it is a retired Bigz die from Sizzix and Tim Holtz.

[@jackiereynolds2902]

That's a wonderful idea thank you so much

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Jackie

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Thank you for the great idea and tips! Lovely card thank you for sharing! Liz x PS Subscribed to your channel...

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Elizabeth. More content to come...

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Papercraft with me your Welcome! Looking forward to what’s to come! x

[@stopthemadness4006]

Thank you SO much for sharing!

[@Papercraftwithme]

You're very welcome Shelly

[@sandraadams5085]

Good thinking! I didn't think of that.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Sandra

[@deborahanne9793]

Good tips! Does Season Like Christmas have dies? Thank you.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thanks Deborah Anne. Sadly the Season Like Christmas Stamp Set has now retired and it never had coordinating dies.

[@deborahanne9793]

Papercraft with me thank you, I have this stamp set, so you fussy cut the tree out, correct?

[@Papercraftwithme]

@@deborahanne9793 yes

[@carolynheiman1836]

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[@mariaestrada2740]

Awesome idea
Thank you for sharing. 😍

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Maria

[@fishngnana68]

great idea. I love using vellum but had the prob of not knowing how to adhere it.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you, hopefully this solution will help you

[@glenysthomson5955]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Glenys

[@rongablue]

Very pretty card Tracy, thank you.
P.s Snowflakes are larger as they reach the ground. 👍

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thanks Mary. Sometimes there's more snow in the sky than on the ground. I love that the Softly Falling embossing folder covers both scenarios, don't you.

[@sueleagas2814]

Thanks for that! Why had I never thought of that?!! Will definitely be doing it this way in future!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Sue, only took me almost 5 years to work it out

[@carolynmanning76]

Brilliant! Thanks for that handy tip

[@Papercraftwithme]

You're welcome Carolyn

[@PapercraftingwithRos]

TFS xx

[@Papercraftwithme]

You're welcome

[@bonniedeibel1546]

Great idea plus I really like that card! Thanks!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Bonnie

[@lindafielder8344]

What a great idea.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you

[@yvonnesimpsonshy9114]

How absolutely clever!👍❤

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Yvonne

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

Hmmm, ingenious!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you

[@ginabg37]

Thanks for sharing, very clever! 😊

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Gina

[@rosalynvazquez5955]

Wonderful idea, thanks 👍🏼

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Rosalyn

[@roselinprimrose1637]

that I great had the same problem thanks for the help

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thanks for leaving your comment, I'm glad my idea could help you.

[@irenelindsayjewerlycrafts2251]

Wonderful idea!!! 😊 very pretty card.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Irene

[@mariannjack5839]

Very, very nice! Love the card and the technique.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Mariann

[@dawnschaffner8895]

Great idea!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Dawn

[@susanwimmer2275]

Thanks for sharing! What a great, practical idea!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Susan

[@tsfickes1]

Great tutorial!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you

[@annreid9172]

Yes! Perfect! Thanks for a very useful idea!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Ann

[@juliebergacker5680]

Awesome 👍

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Julie

[@diannerobert3822]

Very clever !

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Dianne

[@conishkee]

Great idea and I LOVE it...TFS!!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you

[@lornsdemers]

Great idea!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Lorraine

[@stacycraddock4228]

Very smart! Thank you!

[@Papercraftwithme]

You're welcome Stacy

[@odettegilbert3266]

Wow!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you

[@craftingsupplies4u388]

Thanks! Great tip.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you

[@georgannsmith1827]

Beautiful card and a great tip!

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Georgann

[@MultiDebsta]

Very cool.

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Debbie

[@rubytuesday7225]

Thanks for the idea. Deb x

[@Papercraftwithme]

RobandDeb Foreman you are welcome

[@sislertx]

So thos is just hiding glue...lol...ok

[@britannia55]

What a brilliant idea, thanks for posting .

[@Papercraftwithme]

Thank you Elaine