One of our members, Cathy Calamas
has shared her recent tutorial on making your own
"Washi Tape"
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has shared her recent tutorial on making your own
"Washi Tape"
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I love Washi Tape.
But, it's in limited supply here in my town
and a little pricey.
So, that must mean it's DIY time.
:D
I've seen several tutorials across blogland and Youtube,
so I can't claim originality here.
However, I did do it a little differently and
I added text sentiments so I hope you will
find this informative.
tissue paper / napkin samples
Supplies:
Scrapbook paper - the thinner the better. I use the cheap paper
that you can pick up at the dollar bins at Target for this.
You can also use tissue paper ( if you like a more transparent look),
colorful napkins or thin wrapping paper. It should have the weight of
masking tape when finished.
If you want that kind of waxy feel, use tissue paper that has a shine to it.
(the top polka-dotted tissue paper has a shine to it)
Ink pads in a variety of color.
Double-sided sticky tape ( I got mine at the hardware store so
it is industrial strength. Not necessary but it's what I had on hand)
Various sentiment stamps (the clear acrylic stamps work best as it
is easier to position on the strips).
Various small stamps like the florals above.
A paper cutter, or scissors, or e-xacto knife.
Run a strip of tape down the scrapbook paper.
You can do several of one color or one
per sheet, depending on what you want and need.
Cut along edge of tape using your paper cutter.
I wouldn't recommend cutting with scissors as it is
hard to get a clean edge. If you don't have a cutter use
an e-xacto knife by placing a metal ruler along the edge
of the tape and cutting down the edge.
Although, you will need to use your scisssors to cut
the tissue paper. An e-xacto will tear it.
Stamp your sentiments in what ever color ink
you think will coordinate.
You can also stamp designs onto the tape;
it can fit within width of tape or fall outside.
Both look good.
You can store them by wrapping them around empty
thread or ribbon spools or paper towel rolls
cut into sections. Fasten off with a twist tie.
A little quick and easy friendship card I made with some of the tape.
3 comments:
Awesome Cathy, you have opened up a whole new world of possibilities with this !!
What a great idea, no more store bought fancy tape for me anymore.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for the wonderful tutorial.
Now I really want to play! I am off to sign up in the data base!
Hugs!
Gigi
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