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Vellum Votives Tutorial

April 22, 2012 by Holly Gagnon 16 Comments

Sharing a tutorial on how to turn those dollar store votives into pretty Vellum Votives that would be perfect  to use as decorations for wedding’s, baby showers, garden parties or simple home decor.

How to make vellum votives

DIY Vellum Votives

 Vellum Votive Tutorial

To decorate the large votive, I stamped two pieces of 4 x 11 inch vellum with decorative stamps.

 

 

Vellum Votive Tutorial

Using a score board, score the vellum at 1/2 inches and adhered the two end pieces together.

Vellum Votive

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I used double sided tape to adhere the vellum around the candle then embellished it with a jute and a decorative charm.
Vellum Votive Tutorial

.Another way to decorate a votive is to use a border punch along a strip of vellum.

 

Vellum Votive Tutorial

I added liquid pearls and a ribbon bow around one then made a flower cut out of white vellum using the Cricut  Flower Shoppe cartridge.

Embossed Vellum

Embossing vellum is another way to decorate a votive.
Vellum Votive Tutorial

 

I embossed 4- 2 1/2 inch squares of vellum and adhered them to the sides of the votive using spray adhesive. 
I hope this The Paper Variety  tutorial on how to make vellum votives inspires you to brighten up your day or nights with simple decor.
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Comments

  1. Mercy's Pages says

    April 22, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    I LOVE these candles. It’s a great idea for baby or bridal showers. TFS, Mercy

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  2. Caitlin & her Cricut says

    April 22, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    Very cute idea! Would be a lovely gift for any occasion!

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  3. CREATIVE M says

    April 22, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    A great idea!TFS

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  4. Georgiana says

    April 23, 2012 at 12:10 am

    Very pretty. These would make great teacher gifts too.

    Happy Earth Day,
    Georgiana
    Carson’s Creations

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  5. Sandi says

    April 23, 2012 at 1:09 am

    Thanks for the sweet comment on my card tonight Holly. I live in Palm Coast which is halfway between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach on the east coast of Florida. BTW….these candles are stunning! Great tutorial!

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  6. Jill says

    April 23, 2012 at 2:53 am

    Holly…are you serious right now?! These are too cute for words! I’m scraplifting this girl! SMiles, Jill

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  7. Jill says

    April 23, 2012 at 2:54 am

    I got so excited about your project, I forgot to say, Thank you for linking up to Jaihart! I love seeing your projects! Smiles, Jill

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  8. 1Happy Mimi says

    April 23, 2012 at 11:54 am

    What a beautiful idea!!

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  9. Carol and Kaitlyn's Krafts says

    April 23, 2012 at 11:55 pm

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  10. Carol and Kaitlyn's Krafts says

    April 23, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    These are gorgeous and yes they are very inspiring…I’m thinking maybe Mother’s Day gifts!!!

    Carol from Carol’s Creations
    http://www.4evercarolscreations.blogspot.com/

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  11. Maureen Reiss says

    April 24, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    These are awesome Holly!! I love this idea!! TFS

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  12. julie says

    April 28, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    Those are pretty. Thanks for share you talents with us. 1205love@gmail.com

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  13. Jill says

    April 29, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    I featured you today! Smiles, Jill

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  14. Pink Cricut says

    May 1, 2012 at 1:52 am

    Holly- these are seriously GORGEOUS!!

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  15. Laurel says

    May 3, 2012 at 3:32 am

    I just love this! Thanks for playing at RCC.

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  16. Marcia Dehn-Nix says

    May 28, 2012 at 2:43 am

    Holly, I am attempting to make some of these with Quick Quotes vellum as the month of June our focus is suppose to be on vellum. I immediately thought of your beautiful votive candles. I hope they turn out! I’ll be sending people here to look at your votives too. You are so talented and inspiring!

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