Translucent Vellum Paper for Cards, Invitations and Paper Crafts
Shop specialty translucent vellum paper for cards, invitations, scrapbooking and paper crafts. Choose colored and shimmer 8½ × 11 sheets, white translucent 12 × 12 vellum in two weights, and printed or embossed 12 × 12 designs. Many Encore Paper vellum styles are available as individual sheets or 10-packs, so you can sample a color or purchase enough for a larger project.
Choose the Right Vellum Paper
Colored and shimmer vellum: Encore 8½ × 11 colored vellum is 37 lb cover weight, or 100 gsm. Choose from white, black, red, pink, orange, yellow, green, blue and shimmer finishes for invitation overlays, card layers and translucent accents.
12 × 12 white vellum: Choose 29 lb, or 110 gsm, for lighter overlays and layers, or 55 lb, or 155 gsm, when you need a heavier translucent sheet for scrapbook pages, windows, die cuts and dimensional designs.
Printed and embossed vellum: Decorative 12 × 12 vellum includes script, snowflake, honeycomb, hearts and leaf designs for weddings, holidays, cards and special paper projects.
Ways to Use Craft Vellum
Layer translucent vellum over cardstock or patterned paper to soften the colors and designs underneath. Use it for wedding invitation wraps and overlays, handmade card panels, scrapbook accents, shaker-card windows, pockets and layered paper projects.
Vellum can be cut, scored and folded, although it may show creases more readily than regular cardstock. Test your tools and settings on one sheet before beginning a larger project.
For more project ideas, see our guide to using colored vellum on handmade cards.
Vellum Paper FAQs
What is vellum paper?
Modern craft vellum is a smooth, translucent paper that allows colors and designs underneath to show through with a soft, frosted appearance. It is commonly used for invitation overlays, handmade cards, scrapbook accents and decorative paper projects.
Is craft vellum the same as drafting vellum?
Both are translucent papers, but they are made and sold for different purposes. Craft vellum is used for cards, invitations, scrapbooking and decorative paper projects, while drafting vellum is typically intended for technical drawings, tracing and architectural or engineering work.
Can vellum paper be printed?
Many vellum sheets can be printed, but results vary by printer, ink and paper weight. Test one sheet first, use the specialty-paper settings recommended by your printer manufacturer and allow the ink to dry completely before handling.
Can vellum be cut with a Cricut or die-cutting machine?
Yes. Vellum can be cut with Cricut, Silhouette and traditional die-cutting machines. Use a clean light-grip mat, begin with a test cut and adjust the cutting pressure for the weight of the vellum.
What sizes of vellum paper are available?
This collection includes 8½ × 11 and 12 × 12 vellum sheets. Selected products are available as individual sheets or 10-packs, with different weights and finishes depending on the style.
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