diy: quick cardmaking project with washi tape



on monday morning on my way to work i saw a box on a bench by the roadside with piles of books put there to take along. i just quickly scanned the contents of the box and found a folded map of some region in germany (i think one i've never been to). i just thought to myself it might come handy once i decide to try some mixed media again.

just a day later, there was a window of time in which the little man was happily playing with his duplos, and i had finished a major part of the housework, so i got some blank cards and envelopes, the washi tape that i bought together with my friend anja and haven't had a chance to play with, and some paints.


i cut out random shapes from the map, added some details with paint here and there, and finished everything off with some strips of washi tape. i love quick, creative and satisfying diy projects!
music sheets and old book pages are other favourites of mine to use in paper crafts. i'm now on the lookout for other craft projects that use washi tape. that tape is so versatile and i love how easy it is to tear and apply.

have you ever made something using washi tape???


(linking up with our creative spaces)

11 comments:

Tracey ~ Clover said...

Such pretty tape! It's called washi tape? Well, I just learned something! I have seen pretty tape before, but didn't know what it was called. Now I have a serious case of tape envy! :)

karen said...

So clever! I would never have thought this idea up at all. Love the bright colors!

A Beautiful Party said...

These are beautiful! I've really been itching to try something with washi tape. Thanks for sharing this great idea!

simona said...

no, i have not used washi tape yet. but i like these cards, neat idea to use the maps!

barefoot mama said...

So fun!! how creative:)))

Gina @ Oaxacaborn said...

I love how you've incorporated maps! :) I've never used washi tape, but I have admired it from afar for a while now....

Melissa said...

Great collage work.
(Found via Creative Spaces)

Heather{Our Life In a Click} said...

This looks so great! Love the combination!

Danielle Quarmby said...

It's such funny timing that you should mention washi - today a new trends post went up on Aussie Scrap Source with a page I'd done using loads of washi :) - http://aussiescrapsource.typepad.com/aussie_scrap_source/2012/03/2012-trends-washi-tape.html

Fun stuff!

Ellen said...

These are great. I've had my eye on several washi tapes for some time, but haven't purchased any. Didn't think to use if for cards. Have seen it used for taping gifts or taping (temporarily) art to a wall.

Anonymous said...

You are so clever! These are adorable.

Carolyn
{my simple messterpiece}

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