Hi! Hope you are having a great weekend! I’ve been having a blast playing around with washi tape, but I had to stop and share something I hadn’t tried before: dry embossing washi tape!
First I made this card, with a few strips of washi and dry embossing with a houndstooth embossing folder. Love how this turned out!
I wish you could feel the texture that the embossing has made with the washi tape! It is so neat!
Now, before looking at the next card you might want to put on a pair of sunglasses, because I went to town with NEON washi tape!
I warned you it was bright, didn’t I? ha ha ha! The camera can’t quite capture all the neon goodness.
And oh whoa, the texture on this is unbelievable. This time I embossed the tape with a herringbone embossing folder. And this time I stopped myself before embossing it so that I could take a “before” picture to show you:
It still looks cool, right? But the herringbone embossing just sends it over the top! And the lines in the herringbone line up perfectly with the lines on the orange washi! Love it when something like that happens, don’t you?
Oh and the bird? I colored her with highlighter markers from the office supply store. Because she had to match the tape, right? ha. And see how the window is cut out? That is a Hero Arts die cut that matches the bird stamp — it cut through the washi tape no problem. Yay!
If you try this, I’d recommend using an embossing folder that has an all-over pattern that’s kind of bold, like the herringbone or houndstooth. I think a tapestry or brocade pattern would look great too, gotta try that next.
Can’t wait to send these off to friends!
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Must. try. this. And HAHAHA — I already HAVE THAT WASHI TAPE! I am weak.
Ha ha ha ha!!! I just got another package of neon the tape, I’m almost out of my first one! :)
COOL, Lisa! Love the texture it adds! Thanks for sharing your inspiration. The cards are amazing.
LOVE both of these…but especailly the neon one Lisa….I LOVE brights!!
Thse are so fabulous, Lisa!! Thanks for the inspirations!
Oh wow love these card designs with washi tape! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome! I’m definitely going to try the dry embossing!
Thanks so much Joy! And! Does some of the tape on the first card look familiar? Thanks again for sending it! LOVE! Hugs!!
I love this and will have to try it. And that neon one is absolutely fantabulous!!!!
I am so glad Christy told me about the neon tape! YAH!!!! :)
So fun to see these Washi tape with textures!! These cards are gorgeous, Lisa!
Unbelievable, Lisa! I’ve said it before, you are a washi tape wonder! So inspiring. Love the neon – reminds me of my days in the 1960″s (the ones I can remember! Ha.). You are way too much fun!
Ahhhh! That is sooo cool, and like you said, Lisa – OVER THE TOP!! I just love them both but seriously, that neon one is awesome! I’m so glad you share your talent with us! Can’t wait to try this! Hugs! :)
Wow! This is really neat! Thanks for sharing! I want to try this soon!
How fabulous is this technique, makes me think I should finally buy some washi tape (I think I might be the only person who hasn’t bought any). I absolutely love the vibrant colours of the second card and how cool it looks with all that texture, makes me feel very happy!
WHOA, these are gprgeous, Lisa! I just got some Target tape, and I can’t wait to try your idea!! Wonderful results!!
Love both the cards but the neon one surprised me as neon isn’t my thing but it looks “fabulous darling”
Such an awesome technique! Love your cards. Thanks so much for sharing!
Completely Brilliant!
I love ideas that are easy to replicate. Thanks so much for the beautiful samples to be inspired by! *smile*
YIkes – TOTALLY BRILLIANT! – LOve the neon washi tape and you are right the bird had to match :)
These look amazing Lisa! Oh, you cleaver girl! :)
Love your cards! The embossing is such a clever idea.