Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Circles and Washi Tape


 
 
I hope you like all my Washi tape. I was over on Emily's blog yesterday at My Little Slice of Bliss where she was doing her monthly feature for the DeNami Design blog. Emily was showing how to use Washi tape with backgrounds. Believe me, I loved each one and could not wait to try them. It just happened I wanted to play in a Splitcoaststampers challenge (TLC418)yesterday which was to use circles. So, I jumped in and did a background of different brands of tapes I had on hand. I really like how it turned out.  Thanks, Emily!
 
My circle and sentiment are from Inspired by Stamping. I cut out the circle with a Spellbinders circle nestabilitie and colored it on the inside. I hand cut the banner and because my sentiment was on the circle, I just added my gemstones.
 
It was such a fun card to make. I'm quite sure I'll be using some more of Emily's ideas before too long. Love me some Washi tape. It is so easy to remove and place back on your card if you get it on crooked or whatever you don't like.

Shucks, do you see the red tape on the right side? It is a bit off at the top but I can easily correct it by pulling it off and correcting with a new piece. It didn't even show until I made a photo. You know how that magnifies everything. I wouldn't have put it on the blog or SCS if I had noticed.
 
Recipe:
Stamps-Inspired by Stamping (circle and sentiment) Cute Circles
Paper-PTI white cardstock
Ink-Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories- Recollections crafting tape, Martha Stewart paper tape, The Paper Studio border sticker, hand cut banner, red gemstones, Copics, Spellbinder circle nestabilitie


20 comments:

Hussena said...

Iwhat a beautiful card Benzi ..the Washi tape background looks awesome !!love the way you have colored the circle too :)

Emily Keaton said...

{totally blushing over here! Thanks for the shout-out, my friend}

Oh my gosh, Benzi! I am totally in love with this card. I can't believe I inspired you to make this work of art! It is so sweet and happy and colorful and cheerful. I think you definitely have the hang of using washi tape on your cards. Can't wait to see what you make next!

stampingbowd said...

Wow!!! I am off to CLEAN and then DR appt. but this popped up in my reader and I JUST had to come and look before I get busy!!! What a terrific card!!! I love the patterns of Washi you used! You did such a great job of mixing he patterns. Terrific card!

Sindhu said...

WOW! What a fun bright card! Love all the washi that you have used...LOVE it Benzi!

Marisa said...

Way to rock the washi! Wonderful take on Emily's cards :)

Carol L said...

I really REALLY like this colorful card with all the different patterns! It just sings to me :) I had no idea you could remove washi tape, so thanks for a great tip! I'm heading over to Emily's now to learn some more great tricks! TFS the link!

Carmen S. said...

Ein sehr fröhlicher Hintergrund ist Dir mit dem Washi Tape gelungen Benzi. Mit einem Kreis darüber bekommt die Karte eine tolle Wirkung.
So so viele Farben wie Du, habe ich von dem Tape leider noch nicht.

Einen schönen Abend-Carmen :)

Bonnie said...

I love Emily's Washi cards and I love this one just as much. Next time I get to the craft store I'm going to look for some of this. I especially love the plaid. The round sentiment is just perfect with the background and I love the gems on the banner!

Beebeebabs said...

Very nice card - I never tried Washi tape - you did a great job tfs!!!

Pam~ said...

I never would have thought you could pull off so many different patterns and look good. OMGosh, you have done that perfectly..love it! I've never bought or tried the washi tape yet. Awesome colors too!

I'm still stamping but have not done any blogging. I actually "taught" a class at Michaels last week. We made St. Patrick's Day cards. I've enjoyed looking at all your fabulous cards but have not been good about commenting...shame on me.

Becky said...

OH..This is fabulous Benzi. I just love the different tapes you used, it all comes together so perfect.

Davi said...

How totally fun this one is Brenda!! Love the combo of washi tape ;)

Maria said...

Fab mix of patterns and gorgeous color! Great use of washi tape and great circles! Such a fun card...love it!

NanaConnie said...

How delightful, Benzi! I haven't gotten into washi tape yet but maybe that's just because I don't have any. I'll have to start looking for it in the local stores after this kind of inspiration. :-D

Lynne in NI said...

Oooh I love it! I bought some washi tape in the January sales and have yet to use any of it ... bad me. Looks fab as a bg though!

Anonymous said...

I love Washi Tape and love how you used it!! :-)

nwilliams6 said...

I love the wild colors and mixed patterns on this fun card Brenda. What a great idea. The circle and banner are wonderful too. This is really special - inspires me! I am going to get some of that tape after seeing this. Hugz!

Joanne (jojot) said...

I really do love this one....fab use of the washi tape...so bright and colorful and happy.....the sentiment panel is perfectly placed and wonderfully blinged

Colleen Dietrich said...

Oh, oh, oh! OH, this is terrific, Benzi! So impactful. I have to share this with Joanna of IBS!

Joanna M - Inspired by Stamping said...

Oh my goodness Benzi!!! This is just gorgeous! I love what you did! I hope you don't mind that I pop this gorgeous card on our Facebook Page? It deserves some recognition! Hugs, Joanna