Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Simon Says.......Washi Tape!

Good morning, all!  Are we in the 2013 groove yet?  It's Wednesday and that means another challenge at Simon Says Stamp Challenge!

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This week the DT and our Guest Designer Glenda are making something using WASHI TAPE!  If you want to see some amazingly innovative ideas using them, RUN over to the blog and see their ideas!!  Here's my first card for this week:


I used a set of Washis made from the My Mind's Eye "The Sweetest Thing" collection called Lavender "Reasons Why"; it's a set of 3 coordinating tapes, and you know how much I love my pastels and florals!  To these I added a Hero Arts sentiment from their My Happy clear set, stamped with broken china distress ink, masking out the last word on it and substituting a big die-cut "Happy" from the Simon Exclusive die "Oh Happy Day", cut from the blue chevron washi tape (first put on paper).  Then I die-cut some hearts from all of the washis to sprinkle here and there, using the Simon Exclusive Holiday Shapes hearts.


For my 2nd card, I used the same set of Washis but added the gold dot from the My Mind's Eye "Hanging Out" Washi set and  one of the labels from the Hero Arts set Truly Grateful.  The gingham ribbon is from my Christmas gift from teamie Lisa.  This strip pattern is one I've used for years (thanks, Mary Anne!), but never before with Washi Tape!  Washi sure beats cutting and gluing down all those strips of paper!

Heidi has again offered up a $50.00 gift voucher to her Simon Says Stamp Superstore!  Will you win it this week?  I can't wait to see what you make!

20 comments:

Harriet said...

Ive been seeing a lot of "washi" tape....guess I'd better try it. Thank you for the encouragement.

Jingle said...

These are great! I really love that second one!

Jackie said...

Washi tape is more versatile than I thought, this is beautiful! The patterns and colors work so well together.

rcwidow (Linda) said...

Love the bg you created with the tape!

RaeChel said...

Love the look in the 2nd card - such a creative use of washi tape! I'll have to try this with a few colors I have!

RaeChel said...

Love the look in the 2nd card - such a creative use of washi tape! I'll have to try this with a few colors I have!

Robin K. said...

You know I had some washi tape in my hand last weekend and put it back! I loooooooove how you used it in your second card Lin!!, And your first card is so delightful!!!

LauraJane:) said...

LOVE how forgiving washi is to work with:)
beautiful washi quilt!

Nancy S said...

Great card! Now I know what to do with my washi tapes. And paper scraps.

Pam W Merwin said...

What an absolutely adorable quilt design with the washi tape! Love it!

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous cards Lin :-) both of them are fabulous,, such a wonderful inspiration ans great showcase of tape !:-)


luv
Lols x x x

Virginia L. said...

Beautiful work as always! You really rock with Washi Tape, Lin!

Dawn T said...

Fabulous Lin. Love the washi tape on the "Happy" die cut.

debby4000 said...

Love both your gorgeous cards Lin.
luv
Debby

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Not one but TWO super pretty and fun cards with very happy colors!! I love them both! :) It's cool how you zig zagged the tape all around the second card!

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Glenda J said...

These are great! Especially love the second one. The colours are so cheerful.

Sarah J Moerman said...

Great cards, Lin! Love how you die cut the washi tape!

Heather said...

Both fabulous card Lin, you've used such pretty colours with the tape. I love the 'patchwork' of the second one.

hugs
Heather xx

Mandy said...

Lin your cards are always so beautiful and these two are no exception. The washi tape you've used is so pretty and I love the strip pattern you've used.
I so need to learn to make more "adult" cards, yours are always so inspiring Lin :)
hugs Mandy xx

Lisa Carroll said...

Lin these are so gorgeous! Love the 'Happy' diecut from the washi, and that patchwork design is just incredible! Brilliant idea to use the coordinated washi sets in such a way... you may just tempt me to buy a whole pack. ;) So glad you are able to use the ribbon as well! xo Beautimus as always! :)