Vellum dollies

I'm working on the last minute touches for my daughter's birthday invites. I got this Big shot template from Stampin' Up!  But, have you ever tried using it on vellum, I had to use a quickstick to poke all the details, have you had that problem?

Supplies:
Stampin Up! Delicate Dollies Plate
Quickstick
3M Tape Runner
Doodlebug Designs -Polka Dot Vellum