I have two cards to share today, as well as an easy technique for you to try!
On both cards I used washi tape. What is washi tape? Well, it originates from Japan, is made of natural fibers, is usually acid-free, comes in an array of colors and widths and has so many uses! Just check out Pinterest for ideas, but I bet you can think of a few yourself. How about using it when wrapping a gift or your kids' lunches? It's great for paper crafting, of course. On the card above, I simply placed a strip of washi tape across a blank white card and tucked a feather underneath. Then I stamped Merci above the washi tape strip. I finished the card off by punching the corners and placing colored pearls on the butterflies. On this next card I used washi tape in two ways ~
First I used Prima's 6" x 6" Crackle stencil to make a distressed design on the white background. I stitched around the perimeter to create a visual border. Next I made two washi tape feathers.
Unroll some washi tape and place a thick piece of string down the center.
Leave a couple of inches hanging off the washi tape. You can always trim it shorter afterwards.
After you fold the tape back over itself and the string, use scissors to angle the top and bottom ends.
Back to my second card - I made two washi tape feathers and positioned them on the left side of the white stitched cardstock. I matted this with polka dotted kraft paper, then placed a different strip of washi tape across the feather 'quills.' Lastly, I stamped thank you and adhered a bias ribbon bow to the front.
I decorated the envelope and the interior of the card with washi tape too! Give washi tape a try, and let me know if you make some feathers.
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I love this post and tutorials!
ReplyDeleteYou might want to join Susan at My Place to Yours for the Brazil girls school Valentine Cards. They can arrive as late as April 1.
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Kelley~
Gorgeous cards! I love what you have done with the washi tape, especially the feathers! Thanks for joining the Craft-Dee BowZ February Challenge! Stop by the Craft-Dee BowZ blog this Thursday or Friday for our February Blog Hop for a chance to win a Craft-Dee BowZ Tool! :)
ReplyDeletenever heard of washi tape. looks incredible. and your cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for taking the time to share your project & creativity! I am enthralled with your idea about using Washi tape to make feathers! WOW! Love that you wrote out a tutorial - that is always appreciated in my book! And the bottom like is that you have made elegant and beautiful cards with them!
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WOW what a great idea to make a feather using washi tape. That is a fantastic look.Tour projects are so nice.Thanks for joining us at the Craft-Dee BowZ challenge this month. Join us again soon. Hugs, Barbara
ReplyDeleteFabulous, creative way to use washi tape. Your cards are amazing! Thanks for playing along with the Craft-Dee BowZ February Challenge!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! These look easy and fun.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards and thanks for sharing how you made the feathers using washi tape! Thanks for joining us at 613 Avenue Create!
ReplyDelete~Shery
they are lovely. i don't make cards but I do love receiving them.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try this, Shawn! Thanks for sharing it with us :)))
ReplyDeleteHi Shawn! I love both cards so much! thank you for sharing these techniques with us. I, like Patty, can't wait to try them on my projects. Thanks for sharing them! I hope all is well with you. Happy Valentine's Day month to you and your family!!! ♥
ReplyDeleteso lovely and creative. I like the use of the feathers too. Thank you for helping to make the Thursday Favorite Things Blog hop so much fun. Big Hugs ♥
ReplyDeleteThe feather card is awesome!
ReplyDeleteShawn, I love those feathers! Such a cute idea! I just got some tape. Haven't tried using it yet. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann
Hi, just stopped by to let you know that your project our Tuesday Tutorial feature on our Facebook page. Beautiful work on both projects! I'll definitely habe to try the feather technique. Thanks dropping this wonderful projects off by our house here at 613 Avenue Create
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