March Challenge - Get out those RECIPE books!

Hello and Happy Monday!  Tina here today with our March challenge.  Are you ready to get cookin??

Let get to the details!

1. Create a Layout or Card that uses the following 'ingredients'.  All ingredients need to be used.  Basic supplies, such as card-stock, patterned paper, misting, stitching, etc. can also be used.  Think outside the box and let's get creative.  Please let us know how you were inspired.

2. The challenge is open until March 27, 2013.

3. A randomly chosen winner will win some LMT goodies.

4. Link up your projects below.

To get y'all started, here is a layout I created using the RECIPE!

1.  Use a negative(s)

2.  Use 5 different washi tapes

3.  Use ONE word

4.  Use handstitching

5.  Use an envelope

 

We can't wait to see what you create!

February Challenge - Pink and Red!

Hello and Happy Monday!  Tina here today with our February challenge.  In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we thought we would challenge y'all to create something in PINK and RED!  Are you ready?

Let get to the details!

1. Create a Layout, Card, or Off the Page project that incorporates Pink and Red.  Washi, Lace and/or fabric tape must be used in your project, but does need to be pink or red. Think outside the box and let's get creative.  Please let us know how you were inspired.

2. The challenge is open until February 28, 2013.

3. A randomly chosen winner will win some LMT goodies.

4. Link up your projects below.

To get y'all started, I created a layout about LOVE, Puppy Love that is!  (featuring my two little furry friends Moose and Flikka)

 I've used several Love My Tapes product on my layout.  They include:

With Love (one of my fave's)

Lace Tape

Red Hearts

Blk/Wht Dots 

I wrapped washi over several wooden shapes - how fun!  (and super easy) 

And a couple more close-ups.  The paper collection is from Authentique!  :)

Get out your supplies and get creating!  We can't wait to see your creations.

  

January Challenge - Shape it Up!

Hello and Happy Friday!  Tina here today with our January challenge.  Are you ready to get your life in 'shape'??  :)

Let get to the details!

1. Create a Layout or Card that used washi/lace/fabric tape as a decorate shape.  Think outside the box and let's get creative.  Please let us know how you were inspired.

2. The challenge is open until January 27, 2013.

3. A randomly chosen winner will win some LMT goodies.

4. Link up your projects below.

 

To get y'all started, here is a layout I created using washi tape cut into a fun, chevron/arrow shape.  I just attached strips of washi to a scrap piece of cardstock and stitched into place.

 

  

We can't wait to see what you create!  Have a wonderful day!

 

December Challenge - Banners!

Hellloooo and Happy Wednesday!

Tina here today with the latest LMT challenge.  Who is ready??

Let get right to the details!

1. Create a Layout or Card that used washi/lace/fabric tape as a banner.  Think outside the box and let's get creative.  Please let us know how you were inspired.

2. The challenge is open until December 28, 2012.

3. A randomly chosen winner will win some LMT goodies.

4. Link up your projects below.

 

To get y'all started, here is a layout I created using fabric tape to create a banner that spans across my page.

 

I kept the paper backing on the fabric tape cut banner shapes in several colors and adhered them to my layout.

 

We can't wait to see what you create!  Have a wonderful day!

 

 

 

November Challenge - Sketches!

Hello and Happy Monday!

Tina here today with our November Challenge, Sketches!

We all love sketches.  They are so versatile and can be used for inspiration in many ways.  You can use them exactly as the sketch outlines, or you can use bits and pieces of the sketch to make it all your own. 

This months challenges is to create a layout or card that uses this sketch as inspiration.  Please let us know how you used the sketch and what inspired you.  (Sketch created by our very own Ashley Horton)

You must use washi, lace, and/or fabric tape on your layout/card (preferably from Love My Tapes - but not required), and use the sketch as your jumping off point!

To get you started, here's a layout I created using the sketch as inspiration!

I was inspired by the section behind the photos, so I die-cut a design and layered washi tape behind the open sections to add a subtle hint of color.

The following washi tapes were used:
Red/White Dot
Teal Diagonal
Yellow Stripe

Also, in place of the second photo, I added an area of embellishments. 

I also loved the arrow accents, so I incorporated arrows throughout my layout.

 Here are the details for the November Challenge.

1. Create a Layout or Card that used washi/lace/fabric tape in the above sketch.  Please let us know how you were inspired.

2. The challenge is open until November 25, 2012.

3. A randomly chosen winner will win some LMT goodies.

4. Link up your projects below.

Make sure and participate as I am continually looking for future Love My Tape Guest Designers. Link up your Challenge projects here and share your other LMT projects on our Facebook page.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

 

 

Love My Tapes + Authentique Paper = AMAZING Day Three!

LOVE MY TAPES/AUTHENTIQUE PROJECT INSPIRATION
FALL BLOG HOP

 

Love My Tapes and Authentique Paper have been crafty this week to bring you tons of inspiration using Love My Tapes and Authentique Paper!

To finish off this amazing week, we will be sharing projects from the LMT DT on the Love My Tapes blog, and the Love My Tapes Design Team have shared additional projects with you on their blogs with a Fall Blog Hop. 

Today is the third day of project sharing!  If you missed day one or day two, be sure and check it out! 

First up is Me (Tina).  I created a layout using multiple designs of washi tape for lots of color peeking behind a die-cut shape.  By layering multiple designs of washi tape behind the little windows, you can create POPs of color, without overwhelming your layout, and you can keep the focus on your photo.

I used the 'Peaceful' collection from Authentique Paper, and the following washi tapes: 'Yellow/Red Heart', 'Wht/Teal/Red Heart', 'Light Blue Diamond', 'Yellow Diamond', 'Grey/Wht Dot', 'Red Grid Heart', 'Green Check', 'Peach/Wht Dot'.   Don't all the different colors and designs look great together?

Next up is Ashely.  Ashley is giving us a great project to put us into the Christmas/Holiday Spirit.  Instagram is so HUGE right now and Ashley embellished her Instagram frames with washi tape.  Love it! 

 

Ashley used the 'Festive' collection by Authentique Paper, and the 'Merry Christmas-Red' and the 'Red/Wht Dot' washi tapes by Love My Tapes.

 

Here's what Ashley had to say about her layout:

When I started working with the Festive collection, I decided to use some Christmas photos from my childhood. SInce the photos were older and not in the best condition, I added the black and white filter. There is a great vintage feel to the papers and stickers in this collection and it worked really well with these photos. I fussy cut the triangles for the Christmas trees and kept them very simple, to allow the pattern to be seen, and only added stitched edging and buttons at the tree tops. The Merry Christmas and Polka Dot Washi Tape from Love My Tapes cooridinated really well with the Festive collection. I added a strip around each of the "polaroid" photos for a little more interest.

 

Today is the final day to participate in the HOP.  If you haven’t had a chance to hop along with us, be sure to stop by all blogs for a chance to win some Love My Tape goodies.

Annette Allen  http://myclevercreations.blogspot.com/ (START HERE)

Ashley Horton  http://www.ashleyhortondesigns.com/

Kathy Martin  http://card-blanc.blogspot.com/

Mary Ann Jenkins  http://www.maryannjenkins.com/

Rita Barakat  http://letsembellish.blogspot.com/

Tina Walker  http://adogslife-thirteen.blogspot.com/

Love My Tapes blog  http://lovemytapes.blogspot.com/

After you have checked out the projects on the DT blogs, be sure to head on stop back here on the Love My Tapes blog and leave a comment for a chance to win some fabulous Love My Tape product!

Still need more inspiration?  Stop by the AuthentiquePaper blog to find out what the talented members of their Design Team have in store for you today!

The Love My Tapes Fall Blog Hop will continue until tonight (11/1) at midnight. 

I hope you have been inspired.  J

Thanks for taking the time to stop by.  We will select a winner tomorrow!  Good Luck!

October Challenge - Off the Page!

Hello and Happy Friday! 

Tina here today with our October Challenge, Off the Page!

We wanted to get y'all thinking about ways to use washi, lace, and fabric tape in different ways, so what better way to 'step outta the box' then get Off the Page!

This months challenges is to create a project that takes you off the page.  No layouts, no cards! 

Using washi, lace, and/or fabric tape, create a project that uses tape in a fun and innovative way!

To get you started, here's an Off the Page project I created with several LMT washi tapes.

I layered strips of several washi tapes on a piece of 12z12 cardstock for my base.



Using a die-cut machine, I cut a design on another piece of 12x12 cardstock and adhered it to the top of the tape sheet.

Doesn't that look great with the washi 'peeking out' from behind the die cut shape?  Super easy too!

Here are the details for the October Challenge.

1. Create an Off the Page project that uses tape in a fun and innovative way.

2. The challenge is open until October 26, 2012.

3. A randomly chosen winner will win some LMT goodies.

4. Link up your projects below.

Make sure and participate as I am looking for future Love My Tape Guest Designers. Link up your Challenge projects here and share your other LMT projects on our Facebook page.

Thanks for stopping by!

Home Sweet Home Tag....

Happy Wednesday Love My Tapes friends!  Tina here today with a extra sized tag using fabric tape as wallpaper.  Say what??  Did I say wallpaper?  Yup, you heard me right!  :)

I love creating this extra sized tags.  They are like mini canvases and are different than cards or layouts.  I really enjoy pulling out bits and pieces from my stash and some Love My Tapes tapes to create these little happy pieces of fun!

I wanted to create a mini Living Room scene on my tag, so I started with the background.  I created an old cracked wall look by using spray mist and a crackle stencil to create the background of the tag. 

Using the Brown Striped fabric tape, I created a wallpaper look on the bottom of the card and added a sticker to create a wallpaper border.

To complete the mini living room scene, I pulled out some leftover chipboard and die cut pieces from Crate Paper's Farmhouse collection and adhered in place.  Viola!  And it's done!

Pull out your leftover stash and create some tags!  I would love to see your creations.  Please share them on Facebook!

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great Monday!

Fabric Tape Flower Love!

Hi Love My Tape friends!  Tina here today with a layout that I created for CHA and with our August LMT Challenge!

I wanted to create a fast and simple layout that really showcases a super easy technique - creating custom flowers out of fabric tape.

I used the following fabric tapes for my flower:

Wild Flowers, Lily

Mini Check, Sherbert

To create the flower, use an extra large Gluber or a large glue dot or piece of adhesive.  Cut pieces of fabric tape approx. 2 1/2 - 3 inches long, keeping the adhesive backing attached.

After you cut your pieces (approx 20-30 strips - depending on how full you want your flower), began assembling the flower.

Remove approx 1/4 inch of the adhesive backing from the end of a piece of tape, fold the strip in half and adhere the tape to itself. 

Attach the piece to the Gluber or large glue dot.

Continue layering the strips of tape around the glue dot until satisfied with the shape of your flower.

Add a flower shaped sticker and button, with twine, to the tape flower and adhere to your project.  Easy peasy, huh?

Ready to hear about the August Challenge?  Here are the details:

1.  Create a layout or card that includes a flower (or two or three) made from lace, fabric, and/or washi tape.

2.  The challenge is open until August 29th

3.  A randomly chosen winner will win some LMT goodies.

4.  Link up your projects below.

Make sure and participate as I am looking for future Love My Tape Guest Designers.  Link up your Challenge projects here and share your other LMT projects on our Facebook page.

We can't wait to see your LMT flowers. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!