613 Avenue Create Challenge - August 2020 - Use Washi Tape (Foil or Matte)

Hello, Crafty Makers!

The Optional Twist at 613 Avenue Create this month is to use Washi Tape (foiled or matte.)

  

I own tons of Washi and I rarely use it. I subscribe to a planner kit and each month I get 6 to 8 rolls of foiled and matte Washi tapes. Although I use these in my planner, it is difficult to use an entire roll in one month of planning.  This challenge made me think about more interesting ways to use my tapes so you may see a lot of Washi tape on my upcoming projects.

A Bad Day

Fade-Out Infinity Stenciling is so cool.  I keep my color wheel handy because I don't want to end up with muddy colors. I am amazed at how each layer claims it's own space and also at the preception of depth this technique creates!

This lovely weekday (foiled) Washi was the perfect choice for my sentiment.  I started the design,  Creating my own backgrounds has definitely become an addiction for me. I have a huge collection of stencils and now feel justified in making so many impulse purchases! I could not afford them at today's prices! I actually ordered mylar this week so I create stencils of my favorite dies

I added a little gold splatter to the face panel and while it has an orangish tone in the photos, it sparkles IRL.  I experimented with three different card bases but in the end, the black card seemed to be the best choice.

Happy Moments

Step Tutorial

Tools:

Paper Trimmer

Stamping platform or acrylic block

Die Pick

Blending Brushes

Craft Tweezers

Heat Tool (embossing)

Supplies:

Distress Inks: (I used: Squeezed Lemonade, Shaded Lilac, Worn Lipstick, Cracked Pistachio, Iced Spruce.)  Use what you have.  You may substitute any ink as long as it is dye-based.  Pigment ink will not work.

Other Inks: Momento Tuxedo Black, VersMark Watermark

Paper:

Black Card Stock 110 lb or higher
White Card Stock 110 lb or higher 

Craft Foam Sheets

Other Supplies:

Stencils (at least two)

Washi Tape

Sentiment Stamp(s)

Sequins

Embossing Powder

Embossing Powder Tool

Teflon Bone Folder

Adhesives:

Wet Glue

Glue runner

Double-sided tape

removable tape or low tack tape

Process

Cut the black cardstock to 4-1/4" x 11" and score at 5-1/2"
Cut your white cardstock to 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (you will trim this later)

Using low tack tape, adhere the white cs to your work surface.
Optional: You may apply a base color to your white cardstock before beginning to stencil.

Place your first stencil over your paper and adhere it to your work surface.  Avoid placing tape over any area of the stencil that will be inked.  Using your first ink color, begin blending from the outer edges and work toward the center. Blend in additional colors as desired.  If you plan to highlight your sentiment or an image from your second stencil, you should leave white space in the center of your design.  Remove the first stencil.

Position your second stencil.  You can move the stencil to color images into a particular area depending on your desired design.

Color your "anchor" image.

Color remaining images and blend in your complimentary colors.  When coloring is complete, use a clean blending brush to blend in all the colors making sure to blend out any sharp lines.

Trim your panel to the appropriate size.  The panel of the tutorial project was trimmed to 4" x 5-1/4".

Add splatter (I used gold and white) or other mediums to give your background design additional interest.  Water droplets are another possibility if you are using Ranger Distress Inks or Oxide Inks.

Wipe the front of the panel with a powder embossing tool.

Position your sentiment on your stamping tool or acrylic block.

Stamp your sentiment/images black ink.

Use a baby wipe to clean your stamps (do not remove them from your stamping tool.) Stamp the sentiments/image again using the VersaMark embossing ink.

Cover the entire sentiment/image with CLEAR embossing powder.  Return excess EP to the container and lightly tap the back of the panel to remove the excess powder.  Heat emboss the sentiment. (apply heat to the back of the card first and then move to the front.)

For added dimension, apply craft foam or double-sided foam tape to the back of your card.  If you use craft foam, cut it 1/8" smaller than your panel. 

Secure the foam to the back of your panel with both double-sided tape and wet glue.

Position the panel on your card base.

Add your decorative strip.  (I used Washi tape.  You can substitute ribbon or an intricate die-cut border strip.)

Add sequins or other embellishments.

Add paper to the inside.

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Thanks for Stopping By!
HUGZ!

Challenges Entered:

Artsy Divas:  Always Anything Goes
We Love To Create: Anything Creative/Mixed Media Goes

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Stuff I Used:

Joyful Home Sentiment Stamps: Bad Days Happen

Simply Guilded Perforated Days of The Week Washi

(Hello Dahliang Collection)

TWC Stencil "Mini Flutterby"

Shopping Our Stash #417 - Under The Sun, Moon, and Stars!

Hello, Crafty Peeps!

I want to say that I am thrilled to be a member of the Team at Shopping Our Stash!

This is guilt-free crafting at its best.  No one ever loses sight of the fact that for most, this is a hobby, not a second job. So, MUCHO HUGZ to my SOS sisters!

Our theme this fortnight is 

Under The Sun, Moon, and Stars!

We want you to use one of these symbols in your project!

I chose the Sun!

This was another successful stash bash project!  The "Play" stamp by Heidi Swapp has been in my stash for almost 10 years, I think!  The Washi tape is at least eight years old.  The newest element on this card is the sun die which I purchased last year.  The inks and bling have been in my studio forever.  I had to fussy cut the sentiment and that was challenging.  I enjoyed making this CAS card. 

My disease prevents me from actually playing in the sun. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight is viewed by my immune system as an attack and my body responds with a weaponized rash that is the ugliest thing you could ever hope not to see breaking out on your face, arms and chest.  For the past six years, I have had to practice social distancing pretty much just to stay alive.  So, for me, not much has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, except I am deprived of the visits from my children and grandchildren that always bring me such joy!  My eldest grandson, in whose homeschooling we participate, calls us every day.  I can hear how much he misses us and he knows how much we miss him.

STAY HOME AND STAY SAFE!

THANKS FOR DROPPING BY!

Reverse Confetti Over The Rainbow Die Set

Shopping Our Stash - Challenge #201 - Use Your Oldest Washi Tape

Hello, Crafty Peeples!

 Shopping Our Stash, wants to help you deplete that every growing pile of Washi Tape! 

Use Your Oldest Wash Tape:  

OR make faux washi tape OR use washi tape stamps

I have tons of this stuff.  This is just a small sample.  I never, ever use it and I no longer buy it. I have seen fabulous projects created with washi tape, but my attempts always fall flat.

This was my final Washi purchase (part of a kit).  I really wanted the chalk elements and the kit was on clearance.  I dropped the tape into my "stash" and promptly forgot about it!   So, needless to say, I struggled with this challenge.  Simply couldn't think of anything.

PROJECT #1 

 CANDLE wtih Washi

 This is one of those battery operated candles.  I used Washi Tape and Tissue Paper to cover it!

 I cut a couple of butterfiles and glued them inside. Very nice when the lights are out!

PROJECT #2

Tea Light Candles with Washi

I found a tutorial that teaches how to color these little jars using food coloring. Several years ago, I purchased tealights candles to use for Shabbos.  I still have a few hundred left.  My goal is to cover the tealights with Washi and burn them in the colored jars.  I usually light 5 candles on Shabbos, so I should end up with a colorful array of jars and a serious dent in my Washi Stash!  

NOTE:  The jars need to be tempered glass!

 Fortunately, my teammates at Shopping Our Stash are far more talented and have been able to create projects that provide wonderful inspiration sample using Washi Tape.  Please stop by and check out their creations

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah