Came up with something pretty in the stamp room and had to share how drop-dead easy it was! You can do this technique with any kind of washi tape, but I'm in a blingy sort of mood, so I used the new Year of Cheer specialty metallic washi tape, as well as copper and champagne foil cardstock. I wish the photos caught the gleam--the shine on this card is GORGEOUS in person!
PS--the greenish tint on the champagne foil is the reflection of the trees in my backyard. I try to take photos outdoors whenever possible here in Wisconsin, although sometimes that require sweeping snow off first!
Today I had to sweep off a mess of black walnut shells which I suspect were placed there by the same little booger that broke my birdfeeder. Here he is sprawled out on his favorite branch outside my kitchen window.
So anyway-- here's how to make these washi tape leaves! It's so easy I got all the steps in one photo. You can do this technique with any kind of die-cut. Hearts, stars, trees, etc. If you've got washi and aren't sure quite what to do with it, this is a great technique to get you started.
Take a scrap of cardstock that is sized a little larger than your die, and cover it with washi tape laid side by side with no gaps in between the lines. I like to lay mine in diagonal stripes as they are usually more interesting than perfectly vertical or horizontal ones.
Then just die-cut your shape! If you're recreating this exact card, I recommend no more than two of the leaves be washi tape and at least two be solid. With more washi tape leaves, it was just too busy-looking.
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One more tip: guess what? This washi tape trick works with punches, too! So all those shapes are also at your disposal.
Whaddya think--gonna try it? Leave me a comment and let me know if this sparked your imagination! Thanks for dropping in today.
Love the look with the washi tape. Got to try this look.
Posted by: Renee Hughes | 09/23/2017 at 06:35 PM
This is a wonderful card! I bet the technique mightwork with a row of Cheistmas ornaments too! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Becky Moore | 09/23/2017 at 07:42 PM
So neat. Yes, I will be trying this technique.
Posted by: Doris D. | 09/23/2017 at 07:44 PM
Super fun idea! Definitely trying this new technique idea.
Posted by: Barbara Mann | 09/23/2017 at 10:10 PM
A beautiful card!
Posted by: RuthT | 09/24/2017 at 03:12 AM
Love the picture of your little friend!
Posted by: Janis | 09/24/2017 at 10:51 AM
wow ..........your squirrel is FAT compared to the ones around my house in PA must be the good bird seed you are giving him LOL I know he is a pain, That's why I took down my bird feeder, I couldn't keep them out :-(
good luck ..........but he is healthy looking
hugs
Debbie
Posted by: deborah essay | 09/27/2017 at 07:45 AM
Love this! And I have a ton of washi that I could do this with! Plus, that's an impressive squirrel!!!
Posted by: Melissa Thomas | 09/27/2017 at 02:27 PM