Last week I told you about my ability to bring up the rear when it comes to trends and introduced you to my newest obsession of working with Alcohol Inks (well, as soon as I get them made hehe)
The other thing I've been eyeing for some time but not worked with yet is Washi Tape. I kept telling myself I didn't need any because I have TONS of ribbon and fiber. (who doesn't? LOL) But two things keep pulling me back. 1) there are some really nifty designs out there that fit my Mixed Media style. 2) I can make my own to match what I'm working on.
So aside from picking up a couple rolls at Michaels while in Paducah a couple weeks ago, I also bought supplies to make my own. a roll of masking tape and a roll of paper tape.
So my measly Washi Tape supply looks like this:
The other thing I've been eyeing for some time but not worked with yet is Washi Tape. I kept telling myself I didn't need any because I have TONS of ribbon and fiber. (who doesn't? LOL) But two things keep pulling me back. 1) there are some really nifty designs out there that fit my Mixed Media style. 2) I can make my own to match what I'm working on.
So aside from picking up a couple rolls at Michaels while in Paducah a couple weeks ago, I also bought supplies to make my own. a roll of masking tape and a roll of paper tape.
So my measly Washi Tape supply looks like this:
Ignore the spool of bobbin ribbon. LOL The package on the right is part of a collection I got in a Secret Sister swap about 4 years ago. Here's a closer look at the two on the right I bought in Paducah:
I have stamp sets that are for doing borders and I'm looking forward to spreading blank strips out on my desk and creating my own designs.
Now you guys know me and how I like to be organized. So this Washi Tape/ Ribbon tutorial by JenniBellie on YouTube got my attention. Because we heat with wood, keeping tapes/ ribbons/ etc dust free is not always easy. I really like this option so look for my version on an upcoming Mixed Media blog post.
Creative Blessings!
I have seen a few tutorials using plain old Scotch tape. Since it is clear I think it would be a good for making washi tape.
ReplyDeleteHadn't thought about the scotch tape. Guess I was thinking of the 'stick' factor. Will have to play with it.
DeleteYou are so creative! I can't wait to see what you make and how you use it in your projects!
ReplyDeleteMe neither ;-)
DeleteYes, ditto what Maggie said! I did make some of my own Washi Tape using a SCS tutorial. It was fun. I used my SU! wheels to do it, since I wasn't using them for anything else! LOL
ReplyDeleteI use my SU wheels for texturing Gesso in my mixed media art. My SIL has removed her stamps from the wheels and uses them as unmounteds.
DeleteLooking forward to seeing what you make:-) I have yet to use any of my Washi Tape. LOL
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure I'd use Washi Tape. That's why I've held off so long on buying any. Of course, now the stuff will go out of favor LOL
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