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Wednesday, 24 July 2013

Getting more addicted with washi....!!!

Hello friends !!

What ie addiction ??

"When you can stop you don't want to, and when you want to stop, you can't...”



I am addicted to flowers....and now getting addicted to Washi Tapes.My collection of Washi Tapes is increasing day by day and so is my addiction of making flowers.Two months back I was totally new and din't even knew how and where to use them. And today i am here again with my new post to show u what I created with these super addictive colorful tapes.

Hope I inspire u in creating something new today.






Here is the tutorial for you...
Supplies needed...

a. Washi tapes
b. 26 gauge floral wire
c. Green or brown floral tape
d. Strong thread
e. Flower stamens /small glass beads





Sandwich the wire between washi tape as shown and shape it like a petal.Press it firmly.You will need 5 to 6 petals for single flower.But I some times make my flowers with 2 or 3 petals also. I don't restrict myself to size and no. of petals. It should be eye pleasing ....thats it!!
Simply twist the petals to make it look more natural.For stamens u can use either ready stamens or small glass beads.For beaded stamens fill one fourth of floral wire with small white glass beads,Make a small loop with beads leaving 4 inches of bare wire on starting end (for holding) and make a twist. Repeat the same process with next two loops.Bring the remaining wire down and trim rest of the extra wire.Hold one petal around the stamens and tie with a strong thread.Tie rest of the petals one by one forming a flower giving a tight knot between each petal.Wrap it with floral tape.

You can arrange a bunch with 2 or more flowers according to your needs.Add some leaves,spirals or ribbons if of you want.






How is this???


this...????


and this...???


and this...???




Aren't they pretty?

all  are the results of my addiction to Washi's now !!Here is the tutorial for these....I know you would definitely want to try these.


The above three are the same made with different sizes of flower template but the yellow one is with same size template. For  making these  you can use any 5 petal flower die or you can even use any retro flower template. I could have used punch but I din't preferred taking any risk for my such expensive craft supplies.This way even I can improve my speed of cutting .Lolzz!!






For these prepare a card stock of any light color by sticking washi tapes of your choice. Fussy cut or die cut and pinch all the petals at the tips as you like. You can cut 2 or 3 different sizes if you want. Form a flower by layering different sizes or same size holding with a brad in the center.Here is a video tutorial for your reference.




Just a little embossing and you can give a new look to your flower. Here I did one for you.


In the above flower I have embossed each petal from the back using my ball tool and perforating pad. I think most of all the crafters know how to simply emboss the petals with ball tool.Still here is the video of few simple techniques of making flowers with a punch or  a template for all freshers.


Now on to my another addiction.....addiction of buying new craft supplies.The more I promise myself not to buy,the more I buy!!
Cant't resist you know.Is this the same with you also??

I specially opened my new bottle of UTEE  for washi....was very scared about the results.Though I had my melt art supplies with me since long....but tried using it for the first time.Look at the results I got.. 




Look at the side view...
How yummy these are !!!







My daughter was asking for one few days back and she got two. Lucky hun !!
Here is the tutorial for those who have pretty daughters like me.


Ink your cut outs with versamark ink. Sprinkle Ultra thick embossing powder and shake off excess of it. Hold the cut out with foreceps and melt it using your heat gun. Repeat the process and keep adding layers of UTEE until you get the desired look. Simply shape them when little warm. Assemble both the layers with a brad in the center and made rings by gluing them on quilled creations jewellery rings glossy accents. Don't forget to seal the back of the flower with mod podge to make it wash proof. You can also use these flowers as embellishments for your projects.

  
So...how did you like my addictions.

Am I wrong if I am getting addicted to these beautiful tapes....???

Am I wrong if I am more into buying ??

actually.....I love both  :)

Getting addicted to some product and creating something new every time u sit n work is the best thing every crafter should have.These sweet little addictions keep us growing every day.So if you are also addicted to buying.......just log on to our website. The Craft Shop has added a huge range of Washi Tapes at a very reasonable prices for you. All the products used in my above projects are available at our store. Shop a lot and share a lot and...win a lot!! I mean do take part in our on going Challenge 2 Trash to Treasure using Washi Tapes 

  

Thanks to those who have already participated with their beautiful entries.


Bye for now till I come up with something new with my another addiction.Till then have fun with crafting !!

((Hugs))

Rajni chawla

Saturday, 20 July 2013

DIY Washi Tape Embellishments and Cake Toppers

Hello Lovely People,

This month we are featuring the famous Washi Tapes. The tapes are really irresistible specially when the prices are so economic as in Craft Shop. Once you start using it, you will always want to have more in your stash. I think for making quick projects nothing beats Washi Tapes. You must have seen awesome inspirations from our DTs and Guest Designer. And today I will showcase the use of washi tapes in making embellishments and cake toppers. Before that, I want to share a recycled sweet box.  Here’s the recycled box-


The tile pattern on the top is made using two washi tapes. I love to add ruffled ribbons in my project but always struggled making them. But you know what, this is now the most easiest thing I have ever done. Thanks to Washi !! Lets see how I made it -

Washi Tape Ruffled Ribbon - 
Take a piece of ribbon ( mine is satin ) and Washi Tape. Adhere washi to the entire length of the ribbon.


 Start pleating it and continue doing it till you reaches the end.


Add washi over upper portion of the ruffled ribbon to secure the pleats. And thats it. You are done !!


Oh wow look at final result. Since washi tapes are reusable you can use this ruffled ribbon on any other project.


Washi Tape Flower Embellishment -
Washi Tapes can be used to make pretty flower embellishment. This is one I made and used on my recycled matchbox. Complete picture here.This flower came out when I was experimenting with these cute washi tapes as part of my DT project. And I thought to share a tutorial with you all. Below is the tutorial on how it can be made.


Take a piece of a washi tape and fold it as shown. Length depends how big you want your flower to be.I have taken 2" tape. It will end up in a large flower. The one that I used on matchbox is smaller.


Find the centre and fold half part

Fold the remaining half too. 

Now fold as shown and round the edges with scissor and then unfold. A petal is ready


Make four such petals


Punch out a circle and stick all four petals


Now give slits in cardstock with scissor so that you can lift up the petals. This is optional


This picture shows how backside will look after giving slits


 Embellish the center. Here's my flower -


Washi Tape Cake Toppers -
(1)Toppers for Children Parties - I have tried some super cute cake toppers which are so quick and easy to make. These are perfect for kids parties. 

Die cut  or punch our a circle. Add about 1" washi tape on both sides of circle to make ears.


Give a round shape using your scissor


Take 2 pieces of 1"  and 2 pieces of 1.5" washi tape. Fold all pieces lengthwise and give a round shape at one end. These will form legs and hands.


Cut a piece of about 11/4" washi tape and stick it the circle with a toothpick in center


Add hands and legs

 Add another piece of washi over toothpick


To make trunk, cut a piece of tape and fold it lengthwise leaving a small portion at the top.


Stick the trunk on the face as shown. Add eyes to complete it.


These are finished ones-


Added a small washi tape bow in it



(2) Washi Tape Flag Topper-
Take a  piece 4" of Washi Tape. Stick a piece of wire on sticky side of tape from center.


Fold it over -

 
Add a toothpick at closed end and wrap the tape. On open end cut a triangle.


 Now shape the flag as you like




(3) Washi Tape Rosette -
Take a piece of 8" by 0.5 " paper. Add your favorite washi.



Score at every 1/4" interval

Accordion fold it


Join the two ends. Punch out 1" circle and adhere rosette to it. You can use it as embellishment for cards or add a toothpick to make it a cake topper.


Tip - You can use border punch on outer edge before scoring to add some cool design.

Finished one-


Hope you like these washi tape tutorial. Would love to hear from you. And don't forget to participate in our current challenge -"Trash to Treasure using Washi Tapes". Hurry up , just few days left. Till then,

Have Fun Crafting !!
Poornima
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