Creation Station Blog Hop: Thankful
Welcome to the CREATION STATION BLOG HOP! This is my first month on the team and I am super excited to be a part of this AWESOME group of stampers!
We are using fall sets this month with a THANKFUL theme and our feature product is WASHI TAPE.
I don't know about you, but I hoard washi tape just like I hoard designer paper. It's been an ongoing process, but I am making an effort to use up (gasp!) the consumable supplies that I buy. So, today I have used TONS of washi tape to show you how easy it is to actually use the fun accessories that you buy!
I started out with a bunch of washi tape on my desk and thought about what kinds of fun little gifts I could make with things in my craft room. So I dug through my drawers and came up with some coasters and tea candles.
Using four colors of washi, I glammed up the plain goodies that I dug up. The coasters are so quick to make, just apply strips of washi that overlap to the back. I added self adhesive felt to the backs of the coasters for a nice finished look. The tea candles were even easier, just a quick strip of washi around each then tucked them into a little ice cream dish for packaging.
I placed all four coasters plus the tea candles in the dish into a gusseted cellophane bag and added some ribbon and a tag. Once all the goodies were complete, I moved onto a card to give with them. Funny enough, the card took more thinking than the gifts! I wanted to do something different and have it coordinate with the gifts. So, I ended up going clean and simple with a strip of each color of washi tape with a sentiment tucked in between.
I went with Blackberry Bliss as the color for my sentiment and card base. I love this new In Color, it's so rich and beautiful! With the other beautiful washi tapes, it makes this simple card really stand out! I added in a little bling with a few gold sequins scattered over the card, gotta have my sequins! And of course I coordinated the envelope, but not with a stamp, I added washi!
I hope you've enjoyed my ideas and are ready to break out all of your washi stash! Now it's time to head over to Jennifer Downey to see what she's done with washi and the thankful theme today.
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We are using fall sets this month with a THANKFUL theme and our feature product is WASHI TAPE.
I don't know about you, but I hoard washi tape just like I hoard designer paper. It's been an ongoing process, but I am making an effort to use up (gasp!) the consumable supplies that I buy. So, today I have used TONS of washi tape to show you how easy it is to actually use the fun accessories that you buy!
I started out with a bunch of washi tape on my desk and thought about what kinds of fun little gifts I could make with things in my craft room. So I dug through my drawers and came up with some coasters and tea candles.
Using four colors of washi, I glammed up the plain goodies that I dug up. The coasters are so quick to make, just apply strips of washi that overlap to the back. I added self adhesive felt to the backs of the coasters for a nice finished look. The tea candles were even easier, just a quick strip of washi around each then tucked them into a little ice cream dish for packaging.
I placed all four coasters plus the tea candles in the dish into a gusseted cellophane bag and added some ribbon and a tag. Once all the goodies were complete, I moved onto a card to give with them. Funny enough, the card took more thinking than the gifts! I wanted to do something different and have it coordinate with the gifts. So, I ended up going clean and simple with a strip of each color of washi tape with a sentiment tucked in between.
I went with Blackberry Bliss as the color for my sentiment and card base. I love this new In Color, it's so rich and beautiful! With the other beautiful washi tapes, it makes this simple card really stand out! I added in a little bling with a few gold sequins scattered over the card, gotta have my sequins! And of course I coordinated the envelope, but not with a stamp, I added washi!
I hope you've enjoyed my ideas and are ready to break out all of your washi stash! Now it's time to head over to Jennifer Downey to see what she's done with washi and the thankful theme today.
Thanks for hopping with us today!! See you next time!
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Great ideas here Nicole!
ReplyDeleteSo clever and colorful!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your tea light idea! A trip to the dollar store would result in a wonderful hostess gift! Thanks for making me smile BIG time ^_^
ReplyDeleteI really love the coaster idea! Great DIY gift for the holidays!
ReplyDeleteSuper ideas. Love the colors, too. Using the felt on the back will help the washi tape stay in place, too. Clever of you. Card is so cute yet easy to do. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNicole, loved your ideas! Went immediately and did a notebook cover, teacandle sides and a card! Thanks for the inspiration! Cute ideas. Paula
ReplyDeleteHi Nicole. I love the tealight & washi tape combination. And so clever making your own coasters too. Gorgeous. D x
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas for using Washi Tape! I really like the wrapped tea lights, I need to remember to do that!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas for using washi tape! (from a fellow hoarder...)
ReplyDeleteThank you Jen!
ReplyDeleteThank you Wendie!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed my ideas!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cindy! I have a bunch of the coasters hanging around from years ago when they were popular, it's nice to get use from them again!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pat! The felt really gives a finished look and it does help keep the washi in place. I got lucky that there was some with the adhesive in my drawer, made it easy to work with.
ReplyDeleteThank you Paula! I love that you made your own things with washi, I feel like I've done my job!
ReplyDeleteThank you Denita!
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie! It's always nice to be able to embellish simple items to use as gifts.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah!
ReplyDeleteCute idea for using the washi for the coasters!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sara!
ReplyDeleteSmart use of Washi Tape girlfriend. What an awesome gift set together. Love!!
ReplyDeleteLove these projects!!! So clever! I just love how you used the Washi tape and put the sentiments between!! Genius!! I'm so glad you have joined our blog hop--you are a wonderful addition!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Kimberly!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Dena! I am so thrilled to be on the team!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Love quickies. Esp. love the card. Been needing "gender neutral" card ideas. This card works great for that. TFS!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle! This idea ccan be used SO many ways! We have so many wonderful washi designs, quick way to throw a card together!!
ReplyDeleteLove your use of washi! What a fun gift to give!
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