Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Three Washi Tape Cards for Gallery Idol

As many of you know, this year's Gallery Idol auditions are kicking off with a challenge to make a card using washi tape. Here are my three entries! 


This card features washi tape flowers for Mom. Each flower is created by punching a circle, then gathering and sticking washi tape around the edge of the circle. I repeated that another time to make a second, inner layer. The sentiment is winnie & walter Parentville, and the brads are American Crafts Elements Pearl Brads. I liked using navy and gray instead of black for the sentiment. 
 

The second card features washi tape wrapped around paper straw sections to make beads. I made a similar string of beads on this card, but without using washi tape. I hesitated using a few of these washi tapes because they are ridiculously NOT sticky. I had to put adhesive on the ends, and even then the edges curled up after several days. So tonight I glued them, laughing all the time at the idea of me gluing washi tape down.

The sentiment and background are both from winnie & walter. A few of the circles are colored in with marker. After some debate, I used some awesome sequins from the 1960's that I got at an estate sale last weekend. They are so thick, and are a perfect combination of gold and platnium. Must not hoard these.

The string of beads goes through holes in the corners of the card and is loosely tied together on the inside, so that ...


it can be worn as a necklace if you want! Obviously, it's not advised to wear while jumping in puddles with your children, but any dry situation will do fine. Since it's made of paper, it's nice and light around your neck.


The last card is my favorite. As I was thinking about what kind of card to make for the washi challenge, I first thought about what properties make washi tape special (transparency and stickiness) and then how can I take advantage of that. That's when I got the idea to make a jellyfish, since they are transparent. I drew and cut the top of a jellyfish on firm acetate (rescued packaging material) and then covered it with washi tape.


For the lower section of the jellyfish, I cut long strips of washi in-half lengthwise and then sewed a long running stitch so I could gather them. Once they were gathered, they took on some nice, random curves that you just can't plan. I was so excited about the background paper ... it has great streaky lines AND they are yellow.


The large sentiment is CAS-ual Fridays Shenanigans and the "jellyfish" sentiment is made with the Martha Stewart alpha stamps. Highlighting the transparent nature of washi, I overlapped the jellyfish on the sentiment. I got the idea for the sentiment from a rhyming book my Kindergartener brought home. See ya later alligator; chop chop, lollipop; let's go, buffalo; and swish swish, jellyfish were some of the pages. I changed it to be more birthday-card-friendly with "make a wish, jellyfish."


Here's the jellyfish before I attached him to the card. 

 
He reminds me of the incredible jellyfish we saw at the Shedd Aquarium last year. 

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look!
-Kelly

20 comments:

  1. I guess this is how creative you CAN get with washi !
    Fabulous job Kelly!
    Good luck with the first round!

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  2. Kelly, these are three amazing cards. Your creativity never ceases to amaze me! I'm rooting for you!

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  3. Some seriously creative entries here! I would be very surprised if you do not make it through! Love how each project is different and I really love how your banner can be worn as a necklace!

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  4. Kelly I think you just won! So many super creative ways to use washi tape. As usual you blow me away girl! Good luck!

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  5. Oh my, Kelly ... if these awesome projects don't get you through, I don't know what will ... amazing creativity! Good luck! Anita :)

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  6. OMG - teh necklace one and jellyfish one are just out of this world! those look like winners to me!

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  7. Girl, you rock...love them all but especially the Jelly Fish one...I smell a winner:)

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  8. Terrific cards Kelly! The jellyfish really highlights the wonderful translucency of the washi - just LOVE the tentacles!

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  9. You never cease to amaze! The washi necklace looks fantastic both on and off the card, but that jellyfish one is my favorite. Too fun!

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  10. They should just award you as the winner and end the contest now!!! Your work is simply amazing Kelly..seriously, good luck to you!!!

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  11. Awesome use of washi tape! Best of luck to you!

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  12. Kelly, these are truly amazing! I love what Lisa said! You sure knocked this out of the ball park. Love all three!

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  13. You are just SO clever. That jellyfish is amazingly creative.

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  14. Gorgeous projects Kelly!!! Love each one specially the jelly :)

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  15. You rock these Washi cards! I will see you in the Top 20!

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  16. I was waiting what Kelly will make with washi... u r such an inspiration :) Love that Jelly fish. You are so definitely making to the top this time :)

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  17. My goodness you nailed it! Rooting for you!

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  18. Oooh! love the necklace! You have such great ideas for Washi Tape! Good luck in the Gallery Idol contest!

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  19. Wow you sure are one CLEVER cardmaker and papercrafter. Love the necklace, looks like it would really be fun to make. Goodluck with Gallery Idol!!!

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  20. Well, so sorry to be so late to the party, but these three are so fantastic. I'm so behind the times. Probably you have already won.

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I absolutely love reading comments. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave one! - Kelly