Designer Suzanne McNeill shares her technique for creating lacy accents by embossing vellum. Click here for printable dress pattern (enlarge or reduce as needed). Click here for printable bonnet pattern (enlarge or reduce as needed). Patterns may be viewed by using Materials: Dress and bonnet pattern Foam craft pad or mouse pad Craft knife or scissors Vellum Pencil Stylus Yellow cardstock (or other color as desired) Paper doll - Position dress and bonnet pattern on foam pad. Place vellum over patterns.
- Use pencil to trace outer edges of dress.
- Use stylus to create embossed details by drawing a scalloped hem, cuffs and bonnet ruffle (figure A).
- Cut out dress along scalloped edges and outline.
- Cut bow, ribbon, dress trim and petticoat from white vellum.
- Cut legs from paper doll and cover remainder of body with petticoat. Layer dress (embossed side up) over the petticoat, then layer dressed doll over head and arms (figure B).
- Adhere all pieces and add to page as desired.
RESOURCES :
Magic with Vellum Translucents #5129
Author: Suzanne McNeill
GUESTS :
Suzanne McNeill
Publisher and Author
Design Originals
Website: www.d-originals.com
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