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Vellum is a fabulous resource for scrapbookers and the internet is a fabulous resource for learning more about how to use vellum. For everything from printing journaling on white vellum, to creating beautiful envelopes for memorabilia from printed vellum you will find more information here. Paper piecing patterns using vellum, hot new vellum products, and printable patterns are just a few of the resources in this list.

Vellum Stained Glass Article: If you missed this article about using vellum to create beautiful stained glass, then this link is for you. Includes a link to a free online template that you can use to create this geometric pattern.

Vellum Do's and Don'ts: Terrific article from Hot Off the Press covers MANY topics concerning the use of vellum including: Adhesives, Ink and Coloring, Cutting and Folding, Picking Paper, and Growing a Page.

The Gratiae Snow Globe New Year's Paper Piecing Pattern on The Graceful Bee. Create a globe using vellum which can then house any of your paper piecing projects in elegance. The pattern here is for New Year's, however this very adaptable paper piecing could be used for many projects.

Hot Off the Press: New line of vellum painted, patterned, and colored papers is absolutely gorgeous. 12x12 and 8 1/2 x11 books of sheets of vellum are available along with a terrific book of beautiful vellum cut-outs. You can also buy vellum by the sheet from their site.

Paper Adventures: Manufacturers of Parchlucent, a brand name vellum product, have a wonderful selection of downloadable patterns for projects using this wonderful paper. Search for Parchlucent from the drop down project list.

Gluing Vellum: The most frequently asked question about using vellum is "How do I glue it down?" Here's a terrific article from the Graceful Bee showing examples of using different adhesives with vellum.

Vellum Making Memories: This article by Helen Naylor covers some vellum basics and has lovely examples of layouts and greeting cards using vellum.

Scrapbooking With Vellum: This article by Rachel Webb provides some tips and ideas for having fun with vellum in your scrapbooks. Includes some page ideas and gluing advice.