Dot & Whimsy

Recently I shared two cards focusing on washi tape at

Washi tape brings a fun, slick texture and can add a quick pop of pattern and color 

to a plain cardstock.  For today’s cards I’m sharing a couple of my favorite ways to

 use these tapes on cards!

As shown with the first card, I love to use dies along with the washi tape to

 create a one-of-a-kind embellishment.

To start, I cut a scrap piece of white cardstock just a bit larger than the die shape.  

Pieces of tape were adhered to the paper and then die-cut.

The other umbrella components were die-cut from various 6X6 “I Love Sunshine”

 papers.  Strips of decorative border sticker were added to the top and bottom 

of the card and the design left fairly clean-and-simple.

 For the second card I implemented a brick-laying pattern using two different 

washi tape designs and a 3.5”X4.75” cardstock paper.

Start at any area at the top of the paper and place a small strip of tape at a

 diagonal angle.  Place the second strip of tape so that the end matches up with

 the end of the first strip.

 Continue with the pattern until the desired look has been achieved.

A matching set of flip flops (chipboard sticker) was placed at the bottom, along

 with a sentiment sticker and a couple of flowers.  Again, a quick and simple

 card to brighten someone’s day!

Products:
I Love Sunshine
ILS86003 Pinwheel Afternoon
ILS86005 Sandy Toes
ILS86008 Sun Beams
ILS86014 Element Sticker Sheet
ILS86015 Alpha Sticker Sheet
ILS86022 6x12 Chipboard
ILS86023 6x6 Paper Pad
ILS86026 Decorative Tape - Flip Flops
ILS86027 Decorative Tape – Dots
ILS86032 Summer Days Die Set

Jack and Jill Girl:
JJG81028 Enamel Dots

Because I do a lot of home-decor projects, I don't get a chance to display every single thing

 that I make...this is one of the reasons why I love making wreaths...I get to use them!  

We have three doors leading into the house and each one is adorned with some type of wreath or hanging.  

I created this sweet patriotic wreath for this week's 

(if you love washi tape, then you must visit this week's posts!)

As you can see, I attached the chipboard letter to the straw wreath using a heavy-gauged wire.

When you're ready to move onto the next season or holiday, just unwrap the wire and 

attach a new decoration in the same fashion.

First, you will need a large, thick chipboard letter.  I picked this one up from Hobby Lobby, but

I also see that JoAnn's carries them as well.  The letter measures approximately 11" X 11".

1- Trace the letter onto a piece of 12X12 white cardstock; cut out

2- Paint the sides and back of the chipboard letter with desired acrylic paint; set aside

3- Select various washi tapes (I used the ones from the Stars & Stripes Collection)

4- Starting at the bottom of the white cardstock cut-out, begin applying strips of washi tape.

  Leave enough of a 'tail' so that you can wrap it around to the back of the cardstock...this will keep

 the tape from peeling up  (see below)

 After you have completely covered the cardstock letter you may want to machine stitch

around the perimeter before adhering it to the chipboard piece.

Use a high-tac adhesive or glue when applying the cardstock letter to the chipboard letter.

Decorate the front as desired.  For mine, I used a pennant die cut by Sizzix (Banners #2)

and cut the shapes from one of the 6X6 Stars & Stripes paper pad sheets.  

Next, I attached letters from the Ladybug Love Letters sticker sheet to spell out our last name.

Two little Doodle-Pop stars and a Sentiment Icon sticker adorn the sides of the banner.

I used a straight pick (or heavy-duty piercing tool) to create holes at the sides of the

chipboard letter.  I then threaded through enough wire so that it could be attached to the wreath.

Doodlebug Design has the absolute most cutest washi tapes coming up for 

Fall, Halloween and Christmas too!  This is a fun craft that even the kids can help out with.

Think of doing this for a teacher's gift or for your favorite gal friend for the holidays :)

 That's all for today...thanks for dropping in!

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The large journaling sticker turned out to be the perfect size for adding the chipboard letters to.

 I layered the "V" by adding a foam dot under the bottom part of the letter and then allowing 

the adhesive to stick to the other letters below it. I hand-cut three of the hearts from the 

cute tree on the Borders & Cut-Outs paper and added then with foam dots. 

 Three "I Love You's" from the chipboard border was just the right length to go

 across the bottom of the journal sticker. 

 A little green bow brings out the color in the bottom border and adds texture and pop!

 Supplies:

 Kiss Me: Borders & Cute Cuts, Love Notes, Just Write Journaling Stickers; Ciao Chip Elements: Borders; Sienna Chipboard Alpha: Blueberry

 I have to say that making this card was so much fun! 

I started with a cardstock paper just a bit smaller than the card-front. 

I then alternated different patterns of the Designer Tapes on a diagonal. 

To create a little extra texture, I machine stitched around the perimeter. 

 Next, a fun cluster of clouds, chipboard sun and sweet flags brought the card to life! 

I mostly love that with this sentiment, it can be given for most any occasion.

 Supplies:
Kiss Me: Borders & Cute Cuts, Just Write Journaling Stickers; Designer Tape: Pickle Juice Dot, Yellow Chevron, Pony Dot, Punch Chevron; Ciao Chip Elements: Clouds; Flags: Girl; High Five Alpha Stickers: Piggy-Punch; Button Market: Fruit Punch

 For this card, I started with a lace die that I used to create a shape in the base paper,

 as well as to create background shape for the focal point. After adhering the base paper directly to the card-front, I used foam dots to give dimension to the inset piece.

  A smaller oval shape of patterned paper was attached and then topped with the adorable ice-cream cone cut-out. The small alpha stickers are in a size that's perfect for cardmakers!

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Welcome to the 

You should be arriving here from Rose's Happy Place!

There is some vinyl being given away, so stop by the 

EAD Designs Blog too!

I just ordered a whole lot of washi tape from 

Freckled Fawn (via Paper Issues) and stuck them into

a small plain glass jar.  It desperately needed some jazzing up.

I decided to dress up a large CHALK IT TAG with a cut-out heart

that I embellished with Thickers.  I used a non-permanent tape so that I can

remove the heart if I ever decide to change the ingredients of the jar

(or in case my washi outgrows my jar...which is the most likely scenario!) 

And you could surely write on these CHALK IT tags with 

chalk pens or chalk itself...perfect for organizing anything in your home

or office.  A huge assortment can be found at EAD Designs!

Thanks for dropping in...time now for the talented Amy Tsuruta!

Have a wonderful week!