Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Unity Hip Hop - Vellum Graduation Cards

Good evening! It's that fun time when the Unity Stamp Company Design Team has their monthly Hip Hop! Tonight I'm sharing a couple of graduation cards using some fabulous new kits - and not one but TWO Quick Tip videos!


This first one I share how easy it is to accent an image on vellum using a white gel pen:


Really nothing too it - and I love the soft subtle effect it gives!


And then we have to have the guy version too, right?


On this one I used colored pencils on vellum - they go on super smooth, and it was a fun medium to color on!


Colored pencils aren't always my favorite medium - I always seem to struggle with blending and such, but I loved using them on vellum like this!


As always, there is a prize up for grabs - so make sure and leave a comment before you hop along! 


All the new releases - plus more! - are all on sale too, so make sure and check all that out as well!



Here are links to the products I used on this including affiliate links where possible - and below that the rest of the stops along the hop - make sure and visit them all! Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful evening!



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41 comments:

  1. Melissa Saunders-LoderApril 5, 2017 at 5:19 PM

    I adore these stunning vellum graduation cards - wonderful inspiration. =)

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  2. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 5:44 PM

    Love the vellum examples. I tend not to use vellum often, I think I need to start using it more :)

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  3. SuzApril 5, 2017 at 5:56 PM

    Simple eye catching designs. I am so inspired by vellum lately

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  4. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 5:57 PM

    Never knew you could do so much with vellum. You did an amazing job. Thanks will have to get to work using vellum snow.

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  5. windycindyApril 5, 2017 at 6:01 PM

    Hi Heather, Two lovely graduation cards!
    Thanks for sharing...
    Cindi

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  6. FayeApril 5, 2017 at 6:25 PM

    Love the girl grad, simple but stunning.

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  7. Bo PriorApril 5, 2017 at 6:41 PM

    Thanks for sharing your ideas...

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  8. Elise SmithApril 5, 2017 at 6:43 PM

    Cool cards! Thanks for sharing your coloring techniques :)

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  9. AnonymousApril 5, 2017 at 6:43 PM

    I feel the same way about colored pencils, but I think BOTH of your cards came out great and love how the vellum can add such a soft touch to the cards. Can't wait to try your tips.

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  10. Dorothy GreenApril 5, 2017 at 7:05 PM

    Heather, I always learn something new from you.... I would not have thought of using either a white gel pen to highlight (How do you decide where you highlight?) or watercolour pencils to colour on vellum. Both grad cards are so nice ... you are the mistress of subtle!

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  11. Sue DApril 5, 2017 at 7:17 PM

    Very pretty with the vellum.

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  12. Dale SueApril 5, 2017 at 7:49 PM

    I am on Unity overload!

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  13. Marcy H.April 5, 2017 at 7:52 PM

    Love both your cards and your quick tip videos!!

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  14. LisaApril 5, 2017 at 8:56 PM

    Great graduation cards and tuts. :)

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  15. ValerieApril 5, 2017 at 9:42 PM

    Both cards are beautiful! I never would have thought to use vellum that way. Neat idea with the white gel pen for accents and coloring on the vellum is super! I am going to have to try both of those! Thanks for sharing! I am so excited about these new kits :)

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  16. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 10:45 PM

    Color pencils on vellum. Who knew? I love it.

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  17. New CreationsApril 5, 2017 at 11:01 PM

    Love both the variations on vellum, great effect of gel pen, superb work!

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  18. SandraApril 6, 2017 at 2:55 AM

    Beautiful projects, love it!! The new kits are amazing!!

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  19. NieceApril 6, 2017 at 4:16 AM

    Love both projects. The trick of the white pen is very cool. This bundle came just in time. I've already got one graduation coming up. I'm sure there will be others. Beautifully done. Thanks.

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  20. WilmaApril 6, 2017 at 4:35 AM

    very nice...love the idea of using the vellum....great cards

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  21. Diane SwansonApril 6, 2017 at 4:46 AM

    Both cards are great but I especially love the girl card and how you used the white pen on it!!!💜

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  22. stamping sueApril 6, 2017 at 5:54 AM

    great job/art on the vellum cards.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  23. NatalieApril 6, 2017 at 6:10 AM

    Such a pretty cards. Great job!
    natgodfrey4@gmail.com

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  24. ScrapthatApril 6, 2017 at 6:22 AM

    So nice to see a quick vid from you again!!! :D TFS

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  25. UnknownApril 6, 2017 at 6:22 AM

    I live using vellum on my cards. Thank you for sharing your cards, I have collected so much washing and have not used it so thank you for giving me so many options.

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  26. kahaulaniApril 6, 2017 at 7:44 AM

    Beautiful cards

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  27. UnknownApril 6, 2017 at 12:52 PM

    I have never used vellum; may have to give it a try!

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  28. AmyApril 6, 2017 at 1:20 PM

    Great idea with the vellum and white gel pen. Now there's something else I need to get besides the Graduation kit I want so badly!

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  29. Beth F.April 6, 2017 at 4:17 PM

    Absolutely beautiful cards! I love the white gel pen on vellum tip!

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  30. create.365April 6, 2017 at 5:07 PM

    love, love, love that look of the white gel pen on the vellum....must try it!

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  31. Linda PekrulApril 6, 2017 at 5:09 PM

    Love, love, love the soft look on the vellum! Such lovely cards!!

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  32. jennifer mittenApril 6, 2017 at 6:08 PM

    I love these cards - the vellum is just the right touch...

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  33. Brianna JApril 6, 2017 at 6:42 PM

    I have never thought of using colored pencils on vellum - now I have to try! I like colored pencils when I'm drawing but I tend to go for watercolors when I'm stamping. Definitely going to try the pencils on vellum now!

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  34. Buffy BurnsideApril 6, 2017 at 8:00 PM

    this is awesome,I never use Vellum I'll have to try it!

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  35. VencineApril 7, 2017 at 6:55 AM

    Love the simpleness and beauty of the vellum. I forget to use it. Thank you for inpiring me to try.

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  36. Dale SueApril 7, 2017 at 7:59 AM

    I LOVE vellum - great cards!

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  37. Avra WilliamsApril 7, 2017 at 11:45 AM

    Great grad cards!

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  38. Becca YahrlingApril 7, 2017 at 11:53 AM

    Great cards, thanks for sharing your creativity!

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  39. Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft KlosetApril 8, 2017 at 5:32 PM

    Simple and Stunning! Just lovely cards.

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  40. UnknownApril 9, 2017 at 8:24 AM

    So so in love with this Vellum technique. Can't wait to start one of these myself. Thank you for sharing with all of us.

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  41. ionabunnyApril 11, 2017 at 1:12 PM

    Oh so cool. Love how you made these. Hugz

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