Are you planning or attending a wedding soon? If so, then this hop is just right for you! Today, I’m sharing Zentangle® Monogram Cards that can be used for place cards or to accompany bridesmaid gifts.
If you made your way here from the CutCardstock Blog, then you’re right on track. If you’d like to start at the beginning click here!
Check out the video for all the details on how to add Zentangle® to vellum letters. As a bonus learn how to adhere vellum without any trace of adhesive!
Create the Card & Monogram
I started with a 5.5 x 8.5-inch piece of Coral Stardream Metallic cardstock that I had in my stash. The color and finish of this cardstock are so dreamy! The finished card will be 3.5 inches square so you could start with a piece 3.5 x 7 inches. That’s totally up to you!
Score the paper, fold the card in half, align the square die so that one cutting edge sits right above the fold, and run it through your die cutting machine. This will create a 3.5-inch square folded card.
Using Altenew Mega Alphabet Dies I cut 3 letters from Curious Translucent Iridescent Gold Paper.
Adding Zentangle®
Start by outlining the vellum letters with pencil then outline the pencil leaving a few mm of space between the ink line and pencil line. This will create an ink frame around the vellum letter.
I kept things simple by limiting the number of Zentangle® patterns to flux, pokeroot, and tipple.
Best Vellum Adhesive Ever
When determining the best option to adhere the vellum to these little lovelies, I considered a few different types.
Previously, I used small dabs of Ranger Multi Medium Matte with success, but I thought that might be problematic with the size of these letters and I’ve heard that adhesives like Stick-It can leave visible webbing.
So, I grabbed my new favorite adhesive for sentiments the Nuvo Large Glue Pen and it worked like a dream!! The nib is so wide that it was able to cover the letters in 1 swipe.
The vellum is thin, so while it did curl up when getting wet, that wasn’t an issue at all. There are two main reasons I feel this is the best option for adhering vellum. 1) there was absolutely no visible trace of adhesive once the letters were applied and 2) the letters were repositionable until fully pressed down!
I was seriously excited to share this with you all and I hope you find it helpful!!
That’s a wrap, you guys! I hope you feel inspired to create! Thanks for stopping by and until next time, Breathe · Ink · Inspire.
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Judy Rozema says
June 8, 2019 at 6:12 amWhat gorgeous cards! I love your Zentangle letters. Really classy!
Amber Rain Davis says
June 8, 2019 at 8:18 amThanks so much, Judy!
Amber Rain Davis says
June 8, 2019 at 2:40 pmThank you Judy!!
Stanlee Runner says
June 8, 2019 at 6:47 amBeautiful cards, thanks for the tip on adhering vellum.
Amber Rain Davis says
June 8, 2019 at 8:19 amThank you! I’m so glad you liked the tip. I was super excited to share it!
Amber Rain Davis says
June 8, 2019 at 2:40 pmThanks and you’re so welcome!
Samantha says
June 8, 2019 at 10:07 amSo beautiful, Amber! I’m going to need to try that adhesive!
Amber Rain Davis says
June 8, 2019 at 2:39 pmThank you Samantha! Let me know if you try it! I think it’s the 💣
Niki Coursey says
June 8, 2019 at 10:31 amBeautiful! I love your tangles <3 They are always so perfect!
Amber Rain Davis says
June 8, 2019 at 2:38 pmAw thanks, Niki!
Janice Hixon says
June 8, 2019 at 11:02 amYou make it look so easy. Thanks for the tip about adhering vellum. Good to know.
Amber Rain Davis says
June 8, 2019 at 2:38 pmThanks Janice! If you know the steps to the pattern it’s smooth sailing!
Ana A says
June 8, 2019 at 12:41 pmGorgeous monogram cards Amber! I love your beautiful tangles and gold letters 🧡🧡🧡
Amber Rain Davis says
June 8, 2019 at 2:38 pmThanks a bunch Ana!
Patt H. says
June 8, 2019 at 1:12 pmBeautiful creations, Amber! Thanks so much for the adhesive tip & for sharing how you made the cards. I seriously need to lean to Zentangle!
Amber Rain Davis says
June 8, 2019 at 2:37 pmThanks Patt! Once you start you won’t be able to stop!
Peggy M says
June 8, 2019 at 2:58 pmLovely, just lovely! Thank you for sharing!
Melissa Smith says
June 8, 2019 at 7:01 pmI LOVE your zentangle monogram cards! What a wonderful idea! They are so pretty! Thank you for making a video to go along with it. I’m more of a visual learner and that really helps. Your zentangle drawing is also amazing!
Artconquers says
June 8, 2019 at 7:32 pmWonderful card.. thanks for the tip and the video tutorial..
Margaret says
June 9, 2019 at 7:24 amThese are so elegant!! Definitely a great wedding decoration!
Amber Rain Davis says
June 9, 2019 at 11:39 amThanks Margaret!
Andrea Hastilow says
June 9, 2019 at 7:24 amThese are so beautiful. They would work as cards or thank you or place markers, such a pretty pattern. How did you get into this style of creating designs ? I have been ill in hospital just lately & am now on enforced bed rest, I was brought a small zentangle set as I gift but have no clue where to start. Can you point me in the correct direction please ? I would love to try after seeing your work today x
Amber Rain Davis says
June 9, 2019 at 7:30 amThank you, Andrea! I’m sorry to hear you’re in hospital. Zentangle is great for the soul. I got into it when I was very ill as a way to decrease stress and heal. I was so inspired I became a Certified Zentangle Teacher. There are more videos on my site, I also have a Zentangle for CardMakers class under classes. Some good beginner resources are tanglepatterns.com, zentangle.com, and on YouTube Melinda Barlow, CZT has great instructional videos too. On Amazon I recommend The Great Zentangle Book by Beats Winkler, CZT. That should give you a good start. Thanks for stopping by and happy tangling!!
Lisa Byers says
June 9, 2019 at 11:21 amBeautiful cards Amber!! Thanks for the tips for adhering vellum, I’ve had problems in the past.
Amber Rain Davis says
June 9, 2019 at 11:38 amHi Lisa! Thank you much and you’re so welcome! So glad the tip was helpful!
Annie says
June 9, 2019 at 2:22 pmOh I love your zentangles around the monograms! Beautiful cards!
Amber Rain Davis says
June 11, 2019 at 7:00 amThanks a bunch Annie!
Sue D says
June 9, 2019 at 2:45 pmSo pretty and elegant. I like the zentangle details and all your tips.
Amber Rain Davis says
June 11, 2019 at 7:00 amThanks Sue!
Denise Bryant says
June 9, 2019 at 7:48 pmBeautiful cards! Love the zentangle designs, and I appreciate your tip of a good glue to use with vellum!