Making Washi Tape is 'Squ'easy!!!

Hello there, Just popping in to share my DT card from yesterdays blog post at Make the Day Special.

My card uses Lawn Fawns 'Make Lemonade' set and the utterly fabulous 'Tiny Spots' Background stamp from Hero Arts ... are you thinking bubbles in the lemonade too??? Oh it was love at first sight with that background stamp!!
I'm  following sketch#15 at CAS(e) this Sketch this week.... sorry for the punny sentiment too *groan* :0)

I'm loving the CAS sketches Jackie and her team produce each week and their inspiration cards are fabulous too :0) I went literal with the banner shape this week under the focal image and decided to make my own Washi Tape with tissue paper, double sided tape and Lawn Fawns Chevron Backdrops..... here's the photo tutorial from my DT blog post in case you haven't seen or tried this technique before :0)
Should just add that this little baby is not my idea... loads of tutorials out there and this is how I do it!!

By using double-sided tape you can make your washi tape as long or as wide as you want.

I simply stick the length I require on the shiny side of the tissue paper...

the matt side is easier to stamp on and looks more authentic!!

Idea: With lots of colours of tissue paper available you don't have to stick with white either!!

Turn the tissue over to stamp your pattern...I find it easier to leave 

it untrimmed still at this point. I have used Lawn Fawns Chevron Backdrops and 

Basic Grey Ink from SU, it's a bit of trial and error when it comes to inks but most 

do dry on the tissue... heating with a heatgun is not advised!!

Tip: Pale inks will appear very light when you have taken the backing off the adhesive 

and also take into consideration the strength of the background colour your attaching the washi too.

When you've finished your stamping and the ink is dry turn the tissue back over to trim.
I  use a ruler and sharp craft knife but if you have a steady hand you can use scissors
against the side of the DS tape.... it's easier to tear or trim the ends at this stage with the
backing on, ready for your project  :0)

My skinny roll of tape looks a bit pathetic but it was short for photography purposes!!
Make as much or as little as you want, it will keep for other cards :0)

Right thats all for now, best get back to the men folk. 

Looking forward to half term this week... no rushing around in the morning like a mad thing!!

Just to let you know that Make the Day Special website will be up and running 

again as soon as possible, the online store is in the process of changing ownership 

and will be back with your favourite overseas stamp companies very soon :0)

Thanks for stopping by :0)

Jenny x