Oh that's not good about he glue Susie. I hope you manage to get it sorted.
Re the vellum, I usually use my favourite, Pinflair on it and put a neat blob behind then add a pearl or button (depending on the size of blob) over the top to hide the glue from the front. Who doesn't like a pearl or button?
Cocker poo sounds cute too. I thought at first you meant they were selling it in Pets at Home! I was shocked, but then I realised you meant visiting the shop! I'm afraid I won't go in there because they won't sign a petition to stop puppy farming, which, in my view, is an abominable practice! They are a big force to be reckoned with yet they don't support the petition.. So I vote with my feet. I'm lucky there are three independent pet stores locally so I go to them.