Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Papertrey Ink Make It Monday - DIY Washi Tape




Inspired and thankful. That's how I felt when I saw this week's Papertrey Ink Make It Monday video about how to make my own washi tape.

Inspired because the possibilities are endless and I can be as creative as I want to be with the designs on my DIY washi tape.

Thankful because, no kidding, I was JUST about to purchase a buttload of washi tape patterns and this video came along and saved me about $40!

To execute this week's MIM challenge, I had to get a little creative though...and in the words of Tim Gunn, I had to "make it work."

See, I don't own any Scor-Tape, but I would not let that stop me! Instead I stamped the strip of tissue first, then ran it through my Xyron! Voila! Washi Tape!

For my design I used the strip of patterned washi as an anchor for my sentiment, then stamped the edges with a variety of colorful flowers and leaves. Take a look:








The process was simple...


I ran the tissue through my Xyron - pictured here.


I trimmed it down and adhered the patterned tissue paper to my card front.



Next, I stamped the floral images from PTI's Botanical Silhouettes...



...and filled in the leaves, branches and sentiments.

With this being such a quick and simple design, I created a set and had a great time playing with color combinations and sentiment fonts!



I'm officially obsessed with washi!!!

Thanks for stopping by for some Damask Love!

Supplies:
Stamps: PTI (Background Basics: Gingham, Turning a New Leaf, Botanical Silhouettes, Inside and Out: Thank You)
Ink: Assorted inks by Impress 
Paper: PTI (Rustic Cream)
Other: corner rounder


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20 comments:

  1. karen hOctober 4, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    These are beautiful! What a great use for the "washi" tape!

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  2. VannessaOctober 4, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    I don't have any score tape either, but you came up with the perfect solution to that problem! Thanks for the inspiration and fab card too!

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  3. AnnOctober 4, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    These are LOVELY! So pretty. And such an excellent idea to use your Xyron too. Think this is going to be another MIM technique that we wonder how we did without!

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  4. RobinOctober 4, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    These are fantastic!
    Robin

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  5. EfratOctober 4, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Beautiful cards.
    Love the set.

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  6. Jennifer RzasaOctober 4, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    I love that Make it Mondays saved you money. And see, now you did too! I saw the video yesterday, and thought "wohoo! I can make my own washi tape! Now all I need to do is buy some scor tape!" I was going to buy the tape today, but now that I saw your post, I'll just use my trusty ol' xyron! THANKS! :)

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  7. LindsayOctober 4, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Oh Amber, Amber, Amber. I thought Scor-tape was genious, but the Xyron?! Sheesh, you've gone and done it now! This card is fabulous too btw, love those beautiful bright colors!

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  8. IamDerbyOctober 4, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    these turned out fabulous!

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  9. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    very cute, in fact it's buttloads of cuteness:)

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  10. Stampin in the suburbsOctober 4, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    THis is really pretty. I love the gingham and the different colors. Great thinking with the technique.

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  11. Sue McRaeOctober 4, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Such a pretty set of cards and I can't wait to try your version of making washi tape!

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  12. eunaOctober 4, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Great card! Simple, yet with lots of colours to keep it looking fab! Love the gingham tape :)

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  13. ColleenOctober 4, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Great card, Amber...and I loved the "shout out from Nichole" Whoo hoo!!

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  14. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)October 4, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Fabulous!!! Woo hoo that you got a Make It Monday shout out on FB, or was it twitter? Woo hoo

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  15. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    What a great use of "washi" taps .....
    plastic card ideas

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  16. Stephanie LanzalottoOctober 5, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Oh my, these are so lovely! What a great set of cards - they would make such a great gift! Wonderful, as always!

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  17. TigriswillreignOctober 5, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    These are all so cute! Great alternative to Scor-Tape you came up with! (I love my Scor-tape, of course. ;) )
    I felt so inspired by this week's MIM, too... So amazingly unique and creative!

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  18. Kathy WOctober 6, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I'm new to your blog, and I love these cards! Great CAS design, and wonderful way to create your own tape without Scor-tape. Thanks for the tip and inspiration.

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  19. ginalovesdaveOctober 7, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    YOU ARE BRILLIANT!!! I tried several ways to make this work without scor-tape, with no success and decided that I would have to drop money on washi tape after all...but now, thanks to you, I have saved all that money! THANK YOU AMBER!!

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  20. www.wishywashi.comFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    you should check out our damask washi tape! wishywashi.com

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