Washi Tape Magnets

With recent graduations and baby showers, I found myself not having enough magnets for my fridge!!!  The solution I came up with was making my own magnets.  

I had some left over pieces of magnetic sheets that I used to make my binder for storing dies (post about that here).  I figured if dies could cut through chipboard, it could cut through these magnetic sheets.

I covered the backside of the magnetic sheet with Washi Tape.

I made sure that I had enough coverage with the die of my choice.

 

  

Run it through a die cutting machine and you get these.

  

Here they are on my fridge.

Just a note:  these magnetic sheets aren't very strong.  But as you can see, with using 2 of them to hold the picture up, it worked.  

Blessings,

My fascination with Washi Tape continues

It's been a tough few weeks for me.  My sister decided to put her cat down after battling kidney disease for a month....a month where he dramatically lost weight (20lbs to 11lbs) and had to be given IV fluids on a daily basis.  It was devastating.  We know that our fur babies are only here with us for a short time, but the pain is overwhelming.  I had lived with my sister for almost 8 years, so Koobie was a huge part of my life.  


Then, in the last week, I have been dealing with my own fur baby, Kitty, being sick.  Both my cats are not ones to turn down food.  My cats are constantly begging for food.  So, when he wouldn't eat his breakfast, it was an immediate trip to the vet.  After running some blood tests and xrays, most likely he has an infection.  He's on antibiotics and pain meds now....he's been able to eat a bit, so that makes me feel better.  Hopefully, he will be back to his usual self soon.  


With all this happening, I needed a break.....time to concentrate on something else.  So, I turned to my favorite hobby.....card making!!


In the title of this blog, I said I was fascinated with Washi Tape.  To be honest, it's not just a fascination .....it's an ADDICTION!!! LOL!!  It's just so much fun to play with.  Here are a couple cards I made using Washi Tape:

I started out with making the banners on a stick by lining up 2 layers of Washi Tape on Sugar cardstock.  The length of each piece is about 2 inches.  Then I used super stick tape, folding the 2 inch piece in half and securing the stick (I used a wooden skewer cut down to size...a toothpick or a hatpin will also work).  For the card, I used Sugar cardstock and Ocean cardstock.  The Happy Birthday sentiment is from the Hey, Cupcake set.  I used Copic RV14 Begonia Pink to color in the bubbles.  The layered sentiment is adhered using 3D foam adhesive.  I thought I was done, but I felt that the card was still missing "something".  So.......

I added buttercup paper flowers with twinkles in the center.  

Onto my next card.  This was a fun card to make.  The base of the card is made with Cherry, Sugar, and Shell cardstock.  The banner was created using Washi Tape and Cherry/White Baker's Twine.  Just folder over the Washi Tape over the twine and cut to shape.  The cake stamp is from the Build A Cake set.  I used the Cherry and Bubblegum Petite Polka Dot cardstock to paper piece the layers of the cake.  

The hardest part was tying the tiny bows on the end.....I'm not the best when it comes to tying bows!!!  

Hope you enjoyed these cards.  Have a wonderful week....can't believe how fast the weekends seem to go by.

Blessings,

Another use for Washi Tape & a Holiday Special

Hello, everyone!!  Hope everyone enjoyed their Memorial Day weekend.  

Life has been hectic, as usual.  Last week, we had to put one of our cats down after suffering from kidney disease.  It's been a rough time. 

I'm a bit late with this notice, but you still have a few hours to qualify for this bonus:

A Muse Studio is celebrating Memorial Day with a Red, White, & Blue gift for YOU!

Customers who spend $50 or more will get one spool each of Cherry, Vanilla, & Bermuda satin ribbon for FREE!

Place your order this weekend and 30 yards of free satin ribbon is yours. {that’s a value of $20.85!}

This offer is valid on orders $50 or more (before shipping and taxes) placed between Saturday, May 26th and Monday, May 28th at 11:59 pm Eastern time. Ribbon will be automatically included with all qualifying orders. No coupon code required and you will not need to note it on the order. Limit one per customer.

I also wanted to share with you another use for the Washi Tape!!  I've found it quite useful to use it with my pocket organizer.  I'm able to highlight certain events:

That's it for now.....sorry I haven't had time to post much.  Hoping that I'll have time next weekend for some crafty time. :)

Blessings,

Washi Tape Craze

I am in love with Washi Tape!!!  The designs and colors are fabulous.  I'm one that can't seem to lay down the tape in a straight line (when I want a straight line), so it's a huge bonus that the tape is removable. :)


I have seen some awesome cards and scrapbook pages using Washi Tape.  But, what else can you do with them? 


I apologize for the somewhat blurry pictures.  I tried changing settings on my camera and now I can't figure out what I did. UGH!!!

Make Washi Ribbon to match the colors on your project.  Just fold the tape in half lengthwise, giving you a "non-sticky" strip.  TADA!!!  You've got Washi Ribbon. :)

Add a little flair to your files.  Sharpie markers work very well on Washi Tape.  

Do you have children who use index cards to help them study?  They can use them to categorize their study cards!!  I keep recipes on index cards and love using Washi Tape to mark my favorite recipes!!!

Having people over?  I don't know how many glasses get piled up because people can't remember which glass belongs to what person.  Use Washi Tape like the wine glass charms!!  For glasses like in the picture, I probably would have put the tape on the bottom...but wanted to show you want it looked like.  For wine glasses, just wrap the tape around the stem and make a "flag".

Washi Tape is quite handy to keep dies in place when cutting through a die cutting machine, like the Big Shot or Grand Calibur.  I don't know how many times I've had the dies shift out of place when putting it through the machine.  Well, no more!!!  My cuts come out the way I want them every time.   Why not die cut Washi Tape?!?!?!?  All you do is place the tape on the cardstock....I overlapped the tape, to make sure it stayed in place.  Then, choose your die and cut!!  So easy and you get a great patterned die cut.

I'd love to know how you are using Washi Tape.  

Here are the Washi Tapes available through A Muse Studio:

Spring Collection

Summer Collection

Fall Collection

Winter Collection

Metallic Collection

Holiday Collection

Make Your Own Washi Tape Tutorial

Washi tape has spread like wild fire.  Seems like more and more companies are coming out with decorative tape.  How would you like  to make your own Washi tape?  You can choose whatever design and ink color you want!!  The only thing is that it's permanent, not removable like the true Washi tape....still, if you're using it on a card, it works.

What you need:

Plain white tissue paper

Double sided tape (I used the 1 1/2 inch Scor Tape)

Stamp of your choice

Ink of your choice

I used the a|s Sweetheart Background and Grapefruit Ink.

 Cut a strip of tape and adhere to a piece of tissue paper.

Flip the piece over and stamp.

Cut the piece out (hint: flip it over to the unstamped side to cut along the edges of the tape).

You can cut the "washi tape" to whatever size you want.  I kept mine at the 1 1/2 inch.

Peel off the backing and adhere to card.  Decorate as you wish.  Done!!!  Easy Peasy.

Hope you liked this tutorial.

Oh.....I found these at Michaels today.  I love the one a|s has in the catalog, but red is one of my favorite colors!!!  With a 40% off coupon, I got it for less than $9. 

   

Here's a picture of the a|s enamel marker bin.

Have a great weekend!!!

Blessings,