A Spooky SItuation!

Happy almost Friday!!  :)  Happy Thursday, just doesn't sound all that awesome!!  But I do have an awesome Washi Tape to share with you today, that I used on a Halloween layout.  I knew that the black & white "lace" patterned Washi Tape would be perfect for a Halloween page.  I have held off using it, specifically for this layout.  Here is the layout I created, and then I'll tell you how I used the tape:

  
I thought the tape would look great placed behind a negative cut title.  I roughly measured the area for my title and cut it on my Expression.  Then, I took three strips of the Washi Tape and lined them all up on a white piece of cardstock.  After my title finished cutting, I just placed the Washi Tape piece behind it and then trimmed it down to the the size of my title spot!  Very easy and I love the way it looks behind the Orange chevron...definitely got that "spooky" effect I was going for!  This look could work for any of your tapes and layout themes, and it gives a little added interest to your title!  Another great idea for this technique would be for negative cut shapes...circles, triangles, or whatever you decide to create!

I also added in some of the Mint Green diagonal Washi...I think it just might be my favorite!!

 

Flag!!...You're It!

I love combining my Washi Tape collection with fun trends!  You can't go wrong with two great trends together!!  One of my favorites, being Flags!  They are so cute and easy to make and add to your pages.

I can't say how easy these were to make, but they are such a fun embellishment for your pages!  Grab a toothpick, cut off about a 3 inch strip of Washi Tape, then fold it over itself and the toothpick.  Once you have it adhered, you can cut a triangle out of the end or leave it straight.  Stick pins would also work for your Flags and you could use some of Love My Tapes Fabric Tape also, for Flag embellishments.  Once your Flag is attached to your page, you can "dress" it up, by adding a die cut, brad, button, pearl, title or whatever you would like to the center.  And tying two or more together with baker's twine, adds another fun element to your page!

Have fun on your next layout, creating your own hand-made Flag embellishments and gettin' crafty with your Washi Tape!

Tuesday Tape Tip

Hello Tape Fans! Today we have a special treat for our tape fans. I have done my first video tutorial on how to make a vintage fabric tape flower.

Supplies: Love My Tapes Fabric Tape: Sherbert, October Afternoon patterned paper, Imaginisce i-Top Tool, Kaisercraft Pearls and Stickles.

Now I must disclose this is my first ever video tutorial but I think you'll be able to easily re-create these flowers. I had to cut the end of the video short but you only missed me showing the flower which the pic is here and saying "thanks for joining me for today's Tuesday tape tip" because it needs to be 10 minutes or less so I promise my next video will be in the right amount of time.
So check out the video and be sure and leave a comment on what you thought since I'll be giving away this roll of fabric tape to one lucky winner today!