Unique Vellum Bow Finish + Alcohol Marker Peonies!
A simple vellum bow wrap that instantly elevates a card front, plus my go-to approach for coloring bold peonies with alcohol markers.
Hi crafty friends! If you love clean card designs with one standout detail, this finish is for you. The vellum bow over the Perfect Peonies adds softness and structure without covering up your coloring, and it looks beautiful on everything from florals to holiday cards.
Watch the full video tutorial on YouTube
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In the video, you’ll learn:
- How to get smooth petal shading with a 3-marker blend, while keeping your highlights crisp
- A quick heat tool tip to dry outlines without warping your panel
- How to make leaves look dimensional with simple edge and center shading
- How to add subtle shimmer to flower centers without overpowering the coloring
- How to build a vellum bow that lays flat and looks polished on the card front
This is one of those techniques you’ll use over and over. Swap the stamp, swap the colors, keep the vellum bow, and it always looks finished.
Have you tried vellum bows on cards before? If not, what theme would you try first, florals, Christmas, or birthday?
Happy crafting!
Charlene
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