Before I get to today's post, please note this week's One-Layer Wednesday host is Ardyth.  She has a great challenge for us! I hope you'll check it out.

Okay, now for more Washi Tape Fun.  This month the focuses of my posts are "all things Washi Tape". Today I have some envelopes to share with you.  We decorate the inside of our cards.  Why not decorate our envelopes?   It's fun and easy, and a great way to justify that stash (of Washi Tape, I mean).  Also, it's another way to carry out the theme of your card.

  Here is a mini tutorial for mitering the corners of your Washi Tape (see the green stripe tape above). 

First, cut two pieces of Washi Tape and lay them on your work table creating an "L" shape. 

Next, lift up the connected corner and cut at a diagonal (starting at the bottom right corner and cutting up to the top left corner).

Then, pull the two pieces of tape apart and place.

 
Here is the end result. 

I hope you'll find this helpful.  Please, feel free to email me with any questions.  Also, look for more Washi Tape posts later this week.  I have more ideas to use your Washi Tape collection.

Supplies:

Stamps: (Sentiments) Papertrey Ink, A Muse (Retired), and My Favorite Things
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black and Lady Bug
Paper: A4 Envelopes - Stampin' Up  White
Accessories: Stamp-a-ma-Jig

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"Show Your Colors" Post #2

Here's another card for this weeks One-Layer Wednesday Challenge, (Show Your Colors...Red, White, and Blue, of Course).

This 4th of July card defiantly falls into the non-traditional category, wouldn't you say?  In fact, I think I've thrown tradition to the wind and jumped right on the "trendy" train!  

If you would like to play along this week, please refer to this post to link up your creations.

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Background Basics Chevron Stripes & Close to my Heart - (Sentiment) American Celebration
Ink: Memento - Nautical Blue, and Lady Bug
Paper: Stampin' Up Whisper White
Accessories: Bling, Sequins, and a Glue Pen.

One-Layer Wednesday 144 ~ Show Us Your Colors... Red, White & Blue of Course!

Welcome to another One-Layer Wednesday! 

With the 4th of July right around the corner (just two weeks), what better time to show your colors?  Of course, I'm talking about Red, White & Blue!

So this week's One-Layer Wednesday challenge (OLW144) is to create a card using red, white & blue. Choose any theme you wish, however, extra points for patriotic themes.

Here's my card:

As a military wife (of 22 years), when I think of red, white & blue, I automatically think  patriotism. I think of truth and honor, our country's flag, the heroic men and women in uniform, courage, freedom, and the 4th of July.  What do you think of when you hear "red, white, & blue"?

I hope you'll stop back by later in the week for more Washi Tape Fun and another One-Layer red, white & blue card.

OLW 144 Guidelines:
1. A one-layer card is defined as a single layer of card stock folded in half. No other layers of card stock allowed!

2. Make a card, any theme, using the colors red, white, & blue!  Please  remember to keep embellishments to a minimum.

3. Upload your card somewhere online and link it using the InLinkz button on the bottom of this post. If you link to your blog, please make sure the link goes to the individual post, not to your blog's home page.

4.HAVE FUN! That's really what it's all about.

Supplies:

Stamps: Close to my Heart
Ink: Papertrey Ink - Memento - Nautical Blue, and Lady Bug
Paper: Stampin' Up Whisper White
Accessories: Twine, Bling, Sequins, Glitter, and a Glue Pen.

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Trending... with Washi Tape, Sequins, and the Color Gray

Edited: June 5 - This weeks One-Layer Wednesday is on Susan's blog.  It's a cute one!

Welcome to another post in my Washi Tape Series!  Today I wanted to share with you a card I put together with many of the supplies I've had on my work table for the past week, however this card has key elements that are "trending now" (washi tape, sequins, twine, and the color gray).

I think we can all agree, some trends aren't worth the bother (mustaches), but then there are others that just seem fun and sparkly (sequins); Trends that you want to try. You can see where I'm going with this, right?  After seeing sequins all over blogland for several weeks, I decided I had to give them a try.  Love them!  They add that touch of bling and sparkle to any project, and come in a rainbow of colors.  Even better, they're inexpensive.  Yeah!

Washi Tape still seems to be a growing trend . Whether you shop for your supplies at Archives, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, online, or at your locally owned, brick and mortar store, you can find Washi Tape in so many colors, patterns, and widths.  It's really hard to resist picking up a few (several) rolls.

Twine, on the other hand has become a staple in our embellishment stash.  It has far surpassed the "trend status" in my mind.  I just love all the luscious colors that Twine comes in.  You can find mandarin, lemon drop, pink sorbet, orchid, honeydew, butter cream, strawberry, and so many other colors  on Etsy.  Of course, the basic Twine colors can be found at all of your craft/hobby, and scrapbook stores too.

Gray, my last trending feature is an intermediate color between black and white.  Some say "gray is the new black".  I find I'm using gray more and more.  At times, black is too bold or strong for a project, whereas gray can be that soft, subtle color that blends so well. Have you tried gray lately?

Finally, I feel trends are fun to incorporate into your projects as long as they fit your style and flair.  Oh, and your budget too. I so dislike that word "budget".  It's too restrictive!

I would love to hear your thoughts on these "trending" elements, and hope you'll stop back by for  more on my Washi Tape Series.


Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink- Sentiment  Paper: Stampin' Up- Whisper White  Ink: Memento-Gray Flannel  Accessories: Washi Tape, Twine, Sequins, Bling, Brad, and a Paper Flower.

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Washi Tape and a Lesson

How many of you have Washi Tape?  Maybe even a stash of Washi Tape?  How could anyone resist all of those pretty patterns and colors, right?  Don't worry, your secret is safe with me!  I sure hope my DH doesn't read this post.  Does your DH read your posts?  We really need to explore this in another post.

 A few days ago I posted a birthday card for my blog buddy, Ardyth.  Here's the card.  As I was cleaning up my work table (after finishing Ardath's card), it occurred to me that I had planned to post a Washi Tape Series.  So, what better time than now when my table is littered with just about every roll of Washi Tape I own?

With this card, I had envisioned a "one-layer-ish" card.  Clean and simple.  As you can see, the ink did not adhere to the pink stripped  Washi Tape.  Yes, (the stamp was conditioned first).  So, I tried it again, thinking "operator error".  Same results!  Really?  So, I did more experimenting, and found that some tapes you can stamp on/over and achieve a clean imprint and others you can't.  Unfortunately, because I took most of my Washi Tape out of the original packaging, I can't tell you which brand works better with ink and which doesn't.  My suggestion, test first.

Here is plan B.  Clean, simple, a bit of bling and still one-layer-ish.

I hope you stop back by for more in my Washi Tape Series.

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey, Ink
Ink: Memento - Tuexedo Black
Paper: Papertrey Ink
Accessories: Washi Tape, Stamp-A-MA-Jig, and Bling
Card Size: 4.25 square

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Happy Birthday, Ardyth!

I'm sure many of you know my blog buddy, Ardyth.  She is one of the One-Layer Wednesday hosts, and also designs for CASology and Muse.  Today is her birthday, and I wanted to wish her a very SPECIAL one...  Happy Birthday, Ardyth!

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One Layer Wednesday Challenge (OLW139) ~ Card Size

Welcome to One Layer Wednesday!  It's so good to be back.

This week I thought we would try a different size card.  A 3 inch square card to be exact.  Any theme or color combination you desire.   This size is perfect as a gift enclosure card.  They also make great love notes (a little note by his morning coffee, or left on the bathroom counter).  I usually try to have a few of this size on hand.  I never know when I may need one to include with a hostess gift or slip inside my daughter's backpack.

In the effort of full disclosure, we are in full graduation mode around my house!  My oldest daughter graduates from high school in just 16 days.  I'm sure you've already guessed, her school colors are black and red. I plan to use these next week leading up to her graduation!

 

I hope you'll play along this week.  These little cards are fun, fast and great to have on hand.

 

 

OLW 139 Guidelines:

1. A one-layer card is defined as a single layer of card stock folded in half. No other layers of card stock allowed!

2. Make a 3 X 3 inch square card.  Any theme, and please  remember to keep embellishments to a minimum.

3. Upload your card somewhere online and link it using the InLinkz button on the bottom of this post. If you link to your blog, please make sure the link goes to the individual post, not to your blog's home page.

4.HAVE FUN! That's really what it's all about.


Supplies:

Stamps: Stampabilities
Ink: Papertrey Ink - Pure Poppy & Memento - Tuexedo Black
Paper: Papertrey Ink
Accessories: Ribbon, Button, Black Floss, Mister Huey's Real Red Color Mist, Reflections Die Cut Grad Cap, & Stamp-A-MA-Jig.