Washi Tape Light Switch Covers

Did you know that Washi Tape isn't just for paper?  There are so many other things you can decorate.

Today I'm decorating some light switch covers.  For the first one I used Wide Flower Washi Tape.

It's easiest if you start by centering your first piece in the middle of the plate.  I used my Tim Holtz Retractable Knife to trim the switch opening from the back and folding it back along the edges.  

I overlapped each edge, and then folded around the back.  I then attached small strips of packing tape to make sure the Washi stay attached to the back.

For the next one I used three different tapes - Green Owl Washi Tape, Foil Washi Tape - Green/ Gold Dots, Foil Washi Tape - Green/Gold Stripes.

Again, I started in the middle and worked my way up and down the plate, repeating the patterns.

With all of the Washi Tape varieties at Eyelet Outlet, the possibilities are endless.

Products Used:

• Wide Flower Washi Tape
• Green Owl Washi Tape
• Foil Washi Tape - Green/Gold Dots
• Foil Washi Tape - Green/Gold Stripes

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Washi Tape Die Cuts

Now that I've taught you how to make Washi Tape backgrounds, you can have even more fun by die cutting those backgrounds into fun shapes.

I created three different Washi Tape Backgrounds and Die Cut them with the Sizzix Top Note Die Cut for three different looks.

For the first one I combined three different green Washi Tapes with some Bling Swirls for a fun birthday card for my Gran.

For the first card, I lined up the tape at an angle before die cutting and then added sticker sentiments and a fun Party Hat Brad on the head of the roundest owl for some birthday fun before attaching to a gold metallic card base.

This photo angle shoes you just how shimmery/reflective the gold in the washi tape is ... and how stinkin' cute is that owl in the party hat.

For this card, I combined Wide America Washi Tape with NYC Washi Tape attached horizontally using this week's TGIF Sketch.

The Flatback Resin Super Hero Shield was the perfect accent together with some sticker sentiments to celebrate my annual trek to NYC (can't wait to go again this year).

The final card combines Wide Bike Washi Tape with some girly flowers at another angle using this week's My Time to Craft Challenge Blog Sketch.

I accented with Glittery Enamel Dots and Sticker sentiments ... don't you just love those pretty bicycles.

Products Used:

• Foil Washi Tape - Green Gold Stripe
• Foil Washi Tape - Green / Gold Dots
• Green Owl Washi Tape
• Party Hat Brad
• Wide America Washi Tape
• New York City Washi Tape
• Flat Back Resin Super Hero Shield
• Bike Washi Tape - Wide
• Flower Washi Tape
• Glitter Enamel - Red

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Perfect Blend!

Yesterday Lauren shared a fabulous traditional Valentine's Day Card ... today I'm going for a bit more non-traditional.

I couldn't resist combining these two mint and gold Washi Tapes to create this fun background.  The layout is from Freshly Made Sketches.

I added a row of Champagne Bling for a bit more sparkle.  This picture gives you a better idea of how the gold in that Washi Tape shimmers ... it is gorgeous.

And aren't those two little coffee cup brads the perfect embellishment for my Taylored Expressions Joe to Go sentiment.  I added two punched hearts and a single piece of champagne bling to finalize the decorations on my cups.

Products used:

• Foil Washi Tape - Green Gold Stripe
• Foil Washi Tape - Green/Gold Dots
• Jewel Bling Strips - 500 Count - Champagne
• Coffee Brads

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Trio of CAS Cards w/Video Tutorial **Plus Bonus Card from the GASC Make N Take**

Need to make lots cards for a big event, invitations, thank you notes, announcements, or just to have some cards on hand for that last minute party you got invited to?  Look no further.  Here is a trio of card using a black kraft card (4" x 5.5"), washi tape, bling, flowers, brads, and mists that you can reproduce many times over using the same materials for a little cost - and they are fast and easy too!!

Here is a video tutorial on how I made all 3 cards.

The supplies for each card allow you to make more than just one anywhere from 4 to 10 cards per package of bling, brads, or flowers.  Here is each card with the respective supplies.

 12 pk Bumblebee Brads, Green Foil Stripe Washi Tape, Solid Color yellow Flower

Yellow Paper Flowers, 10mm Jeweled Brads w/ sliver edge in Amber, Geometric Washi Tape

Solid Color Red Paper Flowers, Blue Glitter Washi Tape, Bumpy Clear Stickyback Bling

Now when you get stuck needing to make a bunch of cards, you have some ammo on how to do it!!

Supplies Used

Card - Canvas Corp Brands

Mists - Tattered Angels

Washi Tape - Eyelet Outlet

Flowers - Eyelet Outlet

Bling - Eyelet Outlet

Brads - Eyelet Outlet

Glue - Beacon

Did you miss the GASC in Arlington?  We had a fun make n take hosted my me!!  If you did not get a chance to come to the convention here is the card we made in the booth.

And here is the video tutorial for the card!!

And an even more fun video from the GASC convention floor of the Father's Day Card we had as the Make n'Take during the show.

Enjoy!