Easy embellishment with Washi Tape

I like Washi Tape so much but I can't use it too much because it's so precious. 

I still have some  rolls of Christmas Washi Tape from a few years ago. It's time to use them up ! Washi Tape can be used to make a quick and easy focal point. 

You know " Washi " is Japanese, meaning "Japanese paper".  The interesting thing is that we don't call it Washi Tape in Japan.  We call it " Masking Tape or "Masu-te" as an abbreviation for masking tape. 

   

This is how I created this focal point.

First trace the die cut  shape on the base card with pencil. 

Then cover the perimeter with Washi Tape. 

Using co-ordinated Washi Tape together, you can create perfectly colour coordinated pattern without thinking too much.  You can use DSP for this design as well but being able to stick on the card without a hassle of gluing is much easier.

I made a frame with die cut glimmer paper.  The sentiment is white heat embossed.I used Bitty Banners Framelits and cut off one side of the banner. 

Of course I had to coordinate inside. Love little star stamp. So cuuuuuuuuuute!

You can use punches instead of die cutting.  

 Valentine mini card using Christmas Washi Tape.  Happy Valentine's Day,everyone !

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Valentine's Day is approaching. My husband expects to receive a nice card from me so every year I have to come up with a new design. 

This year it wasn't difficult at all. The moment I saw "Going Global" stamp set and coordinated DSP stack, I knew how my Valentine's Day card will look. 

I stamped a spatter image and lines image from "Gorgeous Grunge" stamp set. It's a must-have set when you make a guy card. I just like these abstract images. I know my husband will too. 

In fact, he'd say," I already invented this making mess on a card technique a few years ago. I set the trend! ". He has made some cards for me, using my stash and he spilt some coffee while making it.  When he gave me the card, he said, " See, having some coffee stain exactly on this spot was really challenging."  

My favourite Metallic Gold Baker's Twine !

I am really really happy with this design. 

I have entered this card into Kylie's Crazy Crafter Team Projects this week - click on the link to see all of the amazing projects entered this week and vote for your favourite.　
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