Washi Tape Heart

January 10, 2020January 7, 20211 Comment

Washi Tape Heart Card

I love a clean and simple card, and this Washi Tape Heart Card is so simple to make.

To make the Washi Tape Heart Card…

Create the cut-out heart layer by cutting various sizes of hearts on a 4 3/4″ x 6 3/4″ piece of white cardstock. I used a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*. (You can also use punches or dies to create the hearts.)
Center the cut-out heart layer onto a white 5″ x 7″ card and lightly traced the hearts with a pencil.
Cover the heart outlines with several different strips of coordinating washi tape pieces.
Use a tape runner to adhere to the cut-out heart layer onto the front of the card, aligning it with the washi tape.

*Disclosure: This blog uses affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

A Clean and Simple Valentines Day Card.

Just stamp a simple greeting onto the front of the card,

or you could cut the words out of red glossy craft vinyl as I did.

I’m glad my husband doesn’t read my blog.

This card will make a perfect Valentine’s Day card for him.

I want to share with you the perfect organizer for holding washi tape.

The small three-drawer organizer* from Deflecto was made with washi tape in mind.

Each of the three drawers are divided and can hold a lot of washi tape.

The small three-drawer organizer* is also great for holding small ink pads and paintbrushes.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Deflecto Design Team I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas, views and opinions.”

Grand Canyon Adventure & “Roughin’ It” Shadowbox Frame

April 11, 2018April 11, 2018Leave a comment

In January, after the Creativation Show in Phoenix, we took a little mini vacation.

We had decided earlier to visit Sedona and in a spur of the moment decision

decided to take a day trip to the Grand Canyon.

Neither of us had been and it was on our bucket list.

The day was beautiful and the views were AMAZING!

If you ever get the opportunity to visit the Grand Canyon, I suggest you go.

You won’t be disappointed.

For my Xyron Design Team Project this week, we partnered up with Paper House Productions.

I picked the Paper House Productions Great Outdoors Camping Kit*. (*affiliate link)

I knew it’d be perfect for my Grand Canyon pictures.

Interesting Fact… I’ve never camped a day in my entire life. (and proud of it)

Even it you don’t go camping, you’ve got to admit this Great Outdoors Washi Tape Set is cute.

“My idea of roughing it is a bad hotel room!”

This what I tell people whenever they talk about camping. (it’s not for me)

To make the “ROUGHIN’ IT” shadow box frame…

Products Used: (*affiliate link)

Directions…

Remove the glass from the shadowbox frame to create a ledge for adding small found treasures. (removing glass is optional…just a personal preference)
Print the saying “My idea is…” onto one of the scenic papers from the “Great Outdoors” kit and cut it to 6″ x 6″. For extra dimension, I used my Xyron Mega Runner* to adhere the layer onto green mat-board.
Cut a 9″ x 9″ green gingham background from the paper crafting kit and adhere the printed paper to the center of the green gingham background.
Use the 4″ x 4″ “ROUGHIN’ IT” square from the “Great Outdoor Tags” scrapbook paper and adhere it onto mat-board for extra dimension. Adhere to center of the printed scenic square.
Add the 3D tent sticker over the tent pictured in the “roughin’ it square” .
Add 3D lamp and leaf to embellish.
Insert into shadow box frame.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Xyron Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.”

*Disclosure: This blog post uses affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

Create a Simple Vase Centerpiece

May 6, 2016January 8, 20234 Comments

Want to make a great impression but don’t have a lot of time?

Here’s a quick and easy centerpiece project for your next party or gathering?

I put together this simple vase using Washi Tape I received from Little B LLC

and an inexpensive dollar store cylinder vase.

TIP: I drew a line with a permanent marker halfway down the vase to use as a starting point to keep everything neat and all my lines straight. Simply wrap the vase with the washi tape. (it’s that easy) It only takes a few minutes to create an elegant look.

Next…I filled it with fresh flowers cut from my garden.

Or pick up a bouquet at the grocery store.

It would be great centerpiece vase for Weddings, Showers or any special gatherings.

It’s a temporary idea with elegant results.

Here’s the list of the Little B Decorative Tape Used:

100435 Silver Foil Black Pin Stripe
100562 Gold Foil Hearts
100047 Blk w/Sm Wht Polka Dots
100443 Gold Foil Toile
100344 Black and White Stripe
100011 Damask Black/White
100563 Gold Foil Love

A Quick and Easy DIY Gift for Her

May 2, 2016May 17, 20171 Comment

Need a quick and easy gift for Mom or that new Grad in your life?

Deflect-O Photo Frame Pencil Cup* (*affiliate link)

This pretty pink pencil cup from Deflecto is cute all by itself.

But add some decorative washi tape, a couple small pieces of decorative paper and

a few random stickers and you have a special gift ready to give.

♥ Make it extra special and add a couple photos of you and her together. ♥

I wish I could tell you where to find this cute pink rosebud washi tape.

My daughter gave it to me as a mother’s day gift a few years ago.

I’m sure with the huge variety of washi tape available you’ll find one just as nice.

If pink’s not your style?

Here’s a project I did last year using Deflecto’s Black pencil cup. ↓

Quick & Easy Washi Tape Make-Over

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Design Challenge with Little B…

October 21, 2015October 22, 201514 Comments

I played a little hooky from all the projects on my never ending “To Do” list…

and did a little card-making (just for fun). Thanks in part to a wonderful box of goodies

that I received from the good people at Little B LLC, the sponsor of this month’s

Designer Craft Connection’s Manufacturer Challenge.

(make sure to check out the great giveaway prize at the bottom of this post)

My Butterfly Card uses mini dimensional butterflies from Little B

and scrapbook paper from Graphic 45’s Rare Oddities Collection.

To create the division between the butterflies,

I used a really thin Black and White Striped Decorative Tape

This Simple little card uses all kinds of Little B goodies.

Directions:

Using the Lace Doily Punch, punch both sides of a white cardstock layer. (Approx. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/4″)
Add Gold Foil Hearts and Gold Foil Toile tapes to the center of the punched cardstock.
Add a thin strip of Gold Foil Love on top of the seem between the two previous tapes.
Layer white cardstock onto a piece of gold cardstock and adhere to a white card base.
Using three of the smaller layering heart dies, cut and emboss a small heart frame.
Adhere the heart frame onto the bottom right corner of the card.
Using a small Wedding bouquet from the Bride and Groom stickers, stick bouquet onto the center of the heart frame.
Tie white sheer ribbon around top of the card.

Finished Card Size: 4 1/2″ x 5 3/4″

♥ Thank You Little B LLC for generously providing the dies, punches, dimensional stickers,

and decorative tapes used on these cards. (You are awesome!)

Little B LLC is so awesome they’re giving away this prize package to one lucky winner.

To enter to win leave a comment on this post and/on the other designers’ blogs

and “like” the Little B LLC Facebook page… that’s all there is to it.

The more you comment the better your chances are to win! Open to residents of US and Canada only.

Contest ends 10-29-15.

Check out the Designer Craft Connection Blog for participating Designer projects.

Quick & Easy Washi Tape Make-Over

July 6, 2015December 2, 20151 Comment

Quick and Easy, Keep It Simple. Sounds like a great DIY plan.

With a little creativity you can transform plain into something fun and personal.

I started with a plain pencil cup from Deflecto.

With a little Washi Tape wrapped around the top and bottom of the cup, a couple of stickers and

accessories… I now have a cute pencil cup to set on my desk.

I added a couple of my favorite pictures of my special guys from last year. (boy have they grown)

Need a couple “brownie points” for the upcoming back to school?

This would make a great teacher gift.

Just add the Teacher’s Name, Grade or “Welcome Back to School” along with a apple sticker or two.

Great for Dorm Rooms too.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Deflecto Design Team I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas, views and opinions.”

Cigar Box Washi Tape Holder

February 20, 2015February 9, 20235 Comments

Making Creative Storage for my ever-growing collection of Washi Tape.

I have a small, growing collection of Washi Tape.

In addition to all its many uses, I find that they are just pretty to look at.

Previously, I had all my washi tape gathered in a canning jar, although pretty…

I found myself dumping the jar every time I wanted to use one.

Being on a “old drawer” kick, I decided to make a small washi tape holder using an old cigar box.

I used two sheets of scrapbook paper from Carta Bella’s “Warm & Cozy” collection.

basic supplies: craft knife, cutting mat, craft glue, double stick tape roller and a metal label holder, black marker.

To Make a Cigar Washi Tape Holder:

Cut the lid off the cigar box. Measure and cut the lid into two strips to fit inside your box as dividers.
Remove excess loose paper from box.
TIP: Use a black permanent marker to color the inside corners of your box. This will help keep any white from the box from showing.
Cover box with scrapbook paper.
Adhere paper over both dividers.
Apply craft glue onto bottom and sides of dividers and put into place.

Add metal label holder and fill with your favorite washi tape.

Quick & Easy Washi Tape Vase

June 2, 2014October 9, 20151 Comment

Today’s the first Monday of the month time for the Designer Craft Connection Blog Hop.

The Theme this month is Handmade Gift Ideas. (don’t forget to hop)

My project today is a fun, quick & easy project that you can make in minutes.

This would make a great last minute gift.

I started with a narrow glass bottle that has a fairly long straight section.

Wrap the bottle with Washi Tape. Choose two patterns or more.

Having a straight section is important to getting the washi tape on evenly.

You can smooth out any wrinkles in the tape with your thumb nail or a bone folder.

I added a little more detail around the neck of the bottle with some ribbon and a button.

I picked up the ribbon this Spring at The Paper Source in Indianapolis. (I’ll be hoarding this)

I glued the button onto a Memo Pin* from Tim Holtz and stuck into the ribbon.

Grab a flower from the garden and your ready to go. It really is that easy.

Just a note in case you’re wondering:

The tape on the vase, just like the flower won’t last for ever. It’s just pretty.

*Disclosure: I am a Amazon Affiliate.

Quick and Easy Washi Tape Mother’s Day Card

May 7, 2014May 6, 2020Leave a comment

Mothers Day is just a few days away. Your Mom is expecting a special handmade card.

Here’s a Quick and Easy Mother’s Day card that you can make in minutes.

First, I’m assuming like any good paper crafter, you have washi tape on hand.

If not, there’s still time to run out and get some. (visit your local scrapbook store)

Here’s what you need to do:

Using your computer, print your Mother’s Day greeting on a piece of white cardstock. Make sure it prints approx. half way down the page.
Cut the white cardstock 1/4″ smaller than the size you want your card to be.
Then tear the washi tape into strips and alternate onto the white cardstock.
Adhere it to a cut and folded coordinating colored card that is 1/4″ larger than the white cardstock.

(My finished card is 4 1/2″ x 5″)

Voila! Now run out and get her a bouquet of fresh flowers from the grocery store and your done.

To my kids:

If you are reading this post, the supplies are on my desk.

Help yourself.

Love, Mom

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