Question: Dear Robin,
I am new to scrapbooking. I am creating a picture collage on mortar board for my son’s graduation party. I picked up some quotes that are printed in black on clear vellum paper. My board is black. How do I adhere vellum paper to a colored paper so that the quotes stand out on the black mortar board?
I am desperate to complete this project within the week. Please, can you help?
Answer: There are several ways to attach vellum to paper.
1. You can use vellum adhesive sheets if the quote is smaller than 5 1/2″ x 9″. These are great because it goes from edge to edge without showing through - like peel and stick, no cutting and no mess. Try to find the brand Wackytac at your local scrapbooking/craft store.
2. Vellum glue dots or vellum adhesive runners also work well, but they won’t adhere the quote from edge to edge. I personally use these for my scrapbooking projects. Make sure to buy ones specifically designed for vellum - they tend to hide better.
3. Stick glue can also work well as long as it is clear.
4. Another option is to not use glue at all. Try using a tack, brad, eyelet, or even a nail if you wanted to just hook the colored paper and vellum directly to the board. You could also sew the vellum to the paper and then use a spray adhesive to attach that to the board.