Sunday, January 20, 2013

The Washi Wagon

Well hello everyone! I am finally healed and slowly getting back into the stamping groove. My hand is still not functioning 100% and some days the knuckle on my index finger is really swollen and I can't hold anything but it's getting better.

I missed my blog, you and stamping so much. I am "aspiring" to enter as many challenges that I can this year. I have started by doing my very first Simon Says Stamp blog challenge.

I was really scared when I saw the challenge....WASHI TAPE. I admit that I don't own a lot of Washi and that I was TERRIFIED of this challenge. But I guess that is why they call it a "challenge".

Here is the first card I came up with:
love of my life

I started by stamping the new Hero Arts Hexagon Background stamp with white ink and then heat embossing it in white embossing powder.  I took the different Washi tapes (pink stripe, b&w polka dot) and placing it on scrap pieces of paper. I then attached my Hero Frame cuts and ran them through my Big Shot. I added some paper from Echo Park's Your's Truly line and made a banner out of it and then attached some hearts, pearls and a sentiment from Studio G.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful week! :)

Michelle

8 comments:

Unknown said...

Love it. Wow - for someone terrified you did great. I'm totally new to washi tape and you've given me some ideas. thanks so much.

Terri Bendert said...

WOW - for someone 'terrified' you did a great job. I'm totally new to washi tape and am clueless as to what to do with it. You've given me some great ideas. Love the card - glad your hand is allowing you to finally get back to what you love.

Thanks for sharing - love the card

Lorraine A said...

Fabulous card Michelle :-) I love the washi tape hearts and embossed background ,, a very striking and stunning design ! :-) You rose to the challenge and rocked it ! :-)

thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge :-)
luv
Lols x x x

Leslie Hanna said...

Loooove this card! Welcome to the washi world. :)

Virginia L. said...

GREAT mix of patterns and colors, Michelle! It's a PERFECT card for a dear loved one! Thanks so much for showering me a very sweet and kind comment in my blog! Wish you all the best in the New Year! HUGS!

Kelly Latevola said...

So pretty! I'm glad to see your crafting again :)

cheiron said...

Glad to see you back at it Michelle! You are rocking the washi and I love the textured card. Thanks for playing along with the Washi Tape Challenge over atthe Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog this week!

Joy said...

So pleased you decided to enter this week Michelle, your card is seriously gorgeous..hugs