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Monday, 28 January 2013

Washi fun .....

... Hi, I'm back again!!  We are thawing slowing and steadily here - the tree that I showed you this morning covered with ice and snow is now just green!!  I've spent the morning playing and making my own Washi Tape.  Claire at Waltzingmouse Makes has a super tutorial on how to make your own Washi Tape and she's challenged us to use that tape on a card.  So I've put this card together with a few challenges in mind:


Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Camellia, Faux Fun, Pic Nic Patterns; CAS-ual Friday Stamps - Loving Thoughts
Inks: Distress - Milled Lavender; Memento - Tuxedo Black; Staz-on - Jet Black; Stampin' Up! - Perfect Plum, Garden Green
Accessories: Promarkers - Lilac, Aubergine, Marsh Green, Meadow Green, Pine; SU Card - Garden Green; Flower, button and card from stash



I've had such fun this morning making my own Washi Tape!!  I followed Claire's instruction and got really inky.  I used a mixture of Distress Stains and Promarkers to colour the tissue paper.  I stamped the patterns with SU inks.  I was having a really hard time with the Colour Throwdown colours (which is odd, as I love these colours) but making my own Washi seemed to clear the block.  I stamped the smallest camellia and leaves onto white card and coloured with Promarkers and cut them out.  I cut mats in Garden Green and white.  I torn the DIY Washi to fit and then attached with flower with dimensional tape.  I found this little flower and button in my stash and attached them to the card.  I have gone with a simple sentiment - Just Because !!  Here's a photo of the DIY Washi Tape that I made this morning - only used a few of them.  So nice to be able to make exactly what you want!

Before I go I must welcome some new followers - Hello to Marybeth, Kristie and Jacqdee - so glad you've joined me.  And now I really must stop playing around and get that ironing done; it sort of got forgotten :)

26 comments:

  1. What a pretty, pretty card, Deborah! I'll have to check out Claire's tutorial, so thanks for sharing. I can see that you had tons of fun making your beautiful tapes and you are obviously an A+ student!! Glad to hear you are warming up back there!

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  2. Fabulous Deborah - love your faux washi tape. Great to combine challenges too :-)

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  3. This looks a lovely technique making your on washi tape something different to try....your tape looks really lovely on your card

    Anne

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  4. That was fast! I cant wait to try this out. Your card is gorgeous, love the way you framed your beautiful flower! Love the tape you made.

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  5. Oh pretty, Deborah!!! Love the lace one...must make some myself :) Glad I have that set! The colors on this are so fresh and springy...we are thawing out by Wednesday with a forecast of 58 degrees! Only to be quickly followed by high winds and a steep slope back down to the 20's...I'll just stop back here and admire your card for some warmth ;)!!

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  6. OOh this is excellent Deborah!! I love your tapes, they look terrific, what a great combination of colours, patterns and sizes - You have launched our tape challenge with great style!! thanks for playing along! Hugs!

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  7. WOW your card is just beautiful love the stamps you have used. The washi tape colours look lovely can't wait to try this technique.
    Hugs
    Rizwana xx

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  8. Wow, Deborah, you sure were fast off the mark with this challenge. Lovely card and great tapes, I really like the tone on tone ones. I am intrigued and will try to get to this myself soon.

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  9. Such a beautiful card. How fun, to make your own Washi tape. I must try this, as I will save a bundle on Washi tape. Love how you used it as the backdrop for your Retro Sketch card.

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  10. This is just lovely Deborah, those colours are just beautiful, and you have made some very pretty tapes!

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  11. Beautiful cards today and I love your washi tape, thank you for the link :o)
    Jackie xx

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  12. Just stunning Deborah! I've been meaning to try faux washi tape for a while and yours is really inspiring. Vicky x

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  13. How fun to make your own Washi Tape and it looks fabulous too. Your card is so sweet.

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  14. Super lovely Deborah.

    I am in the mood for washi.

    I played with store bought washi last night, now I have to play making my own too!

    Great inspiration for me to get on this!
    Have a Craft-tastic Day
    -Kimberly Anne

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  15. This turned out so beautifully. Love your strips of DIY Washi and how your embellished this card with a teeny flower to compliment your focal image. Lovely!

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  16. Beautiful card Deborah, the image and details are lovely.

    Donna x

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  17. Hi Deborah, Thank you for your lovely welcome back, you're very kind:0) Love this pretty card, well done with the handmade washi, how useful is that going to be? Loads LOL Just think any design, any colour, total magic, :0) hugs Gay x

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  18. Deborah this turned out beautifully! I love the mix of patterns and colors - especially the lace! You rocked this!

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  19. Wonderful hand made Washi papers Deborah! love the colors and stamps you used!

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  20. So PRETTY and I LOVE your DIY washi tape! FAB, Deb!

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  21. Absolutely stunning Deborah - your washi tape has come up a treat!

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  22. Love your washi tape Debs, so bright. Must try and colour mine next time!

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  23. Deborah this is fabulous!!
    I love the patterns and colors you used on your tapes...
    perfect with this image and layout! :)

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  24. You had me at the color combination. I really like your washi ta[e creations.

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  25. Hi Deborah

    This is a very pretty card and I really love your self made Washi tape. I also like the colours, the stamps you used and the way you placed the Washi tape.

    Kind regards
    Carola

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  26. Deborah your tape turned out fabulous! Beautiful card.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and check out my creations. I'd love to hear from you. Deborah x