Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape

Sorry to Bug You

October 8, 2013 · 11 Comments

Bugs are just really, cute, huh? I’m just lovin’ these little ‘bugs’ I created for this card.

I got a really neat stamp and die set, yes, packaged together, from Taylored Expressions called, Wheely Great. The thin metal dies are a little different from I am used too. They are solid so you can’t see where you are cutting. Makes cutting a stamped image a bit difficult.

So, I just decided to go through my stash of Washi Tape and create my shapes like that. Problem (sort of) solved! After I had my shapes ready, I had to decide just what to do with them. I looked through my boards and came up with a sketch from Case This Sketch that was perfect! Hence, my card was able to be completed!

This is in a box for my other daughter who likes Bugs, the VW kind. This is perfect for her as I’m always texting her as she is studying – aka – ‘bugging’ her!! Here’s to your ‘love from home in a box’ sunshine!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Freshly Made Get Well

October 7, 2013 · 3 Comments

Freshly made get well?

Yes.

I needed a get well card for daughter. She is still sick! Ugh. Not fun.

And, I was inspired by none other than Freshly Made Sketches, #106. Actually, I’m always inspired by them, I just don’t always take the time to create something for their sketches. They sure have some talented designers over there.

I started layering things on this card. I used the retired embossed crowns the from You Rule stamp set in Melon Mambo. Layered them on a nice Labels Collection Framelit in Smokey Slate. Embossed the ‘get well’ sentiment too. It still needed something, so I added the Washi Tape. After layering it all on a punch of color, my master piece was done.

I hope you like my bright, cheery card share for today. It should make anyone feel better, right? Well, that and a box of goodies from home!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Happy Washi-o-Ween

October 2, 2013 · 12 Comments

Happy washi what? Halloween plus Washi tape equals Washi-o-Ween!

Lol! it’s the best I can do since I can’t sleep. I decided to just get up and make a card.

I’m playing along with a new challenge blog, Stamping Peaches Paper Challenge. They provided the ‘colors’ to go with here and the layout came from Try Stampin’ on Tuesday.

I just loved the quick and easy application of the Washi Tape here. A few punches and this card is done! Took me longer to blog about it than to actually make the card!

Got to run for now – enjoy my share today!

Happy Stampin
Libby

A Day All About You

July 29, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Happy Day! Oh, happy day!

I made a fun card to share with you today! It’s a shaker card, I believe.

I saw this technique/idea at Convention. I say ‘technique’ because it uses Washi Tape to border the edges and keep everything in its place. I’ve made these types of cards before, just not using Washi Tape.

I’m really taking a liking to this stuff! Have you tried it?

For this card, I punched shapes out of various scraps – great way to use a few up! I cut a Whisper White baking and a Clear Window sheet the same size. I ran Washi Tape around four sides. Placed my punched pieces inside, btw, could not find the glitter, and sealed up the last edge. That is all. That easy.

Each time I went to photograph this, the card literally changed. Yellow cards are also difficult to photograph. Oh well. You get the idea.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Big Thanks

July 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Big things come in small packages, right? For today they do.

I made these cute little 3×3 cards for my Thank You’s for my July orders. They were pretty quick to make using the new Washi Tape. This stuff is awesome, I mean really, it is. I didn’t think I’d like it, until, until I used it. Makes making a card a snap! I just used it along side my stamped image and additionally on the back of the envelope to tie everything together. Nice, huh? Scroll for a look.

The nice ‘big’ theory here is that my note I wrote on a trimmed Post It, so the card can be reused. Double the thought or pass it on, however you see it.

I also included another Convention photo. It was right after Carolyn and I helped put birthday kits together for a local Utah children’s hospital. We strung banners, made notepads and packed the contents into boxes. I believe community service is extremely important. I wish there were more of these at Convention.

So, a nice day of a couple of shares. Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stampin’
Libby