Welcome blog hoppers! I have a sketch and a layout for you. I find scrap lifting easier if I draw a sketch from the page I want to use as my inspiration and store the sketches away for times when I’m short of an idea sorry I can’t remember where I got this one from, if you recognise the page please let me know so that I can attribute my sketch to the original page. I draw my sketches using Word but you can just as easily draw by hand in a notebook.
For this page I used a fair bit of Washi tape in making the bunting, the arrows and the buttons. If you are anything like me you have been collecting Washi tape just because it’s a nice thing to have oh OK I admit I’ve probably got more than I’m ever going to use! By the way I store my Washi on a jailor’s ring available from Ebay. Anyway, at a recent retreat we were looking at ways of using tape and my lovely friend Susibee discovered that after being stuck to card, it cuts easily with a punch. So we made some buttons which are quite simple to do and very cheap; here’s how …
Assemble a few pieces of scrap card.
He he you really needed a photo for that, didn’t you?
Stick strips of Washi as shown.
Cut with a one-inch circle punch.
Punch two small holes near the centre and edge with ink.
Thread through with baker’s twine and attach to your page with sticky pads.
OK so I didn’t I mention I have a bit of a collection of baker’s twine, too. :o)
To make your Washi bunting…
Cut a length of baker’s twine to the required length of your finished bunting.
Fix strips of tape over the twine so it sticks to itself.
Cut into shapes.And there you have your bunting. :o) Simples!
I have a little Washi tape and baker’s twine for one person who leaves me a comment today.
Please link me up to your blogs if you use my sketch, won’t you? I’d love to see what you do.
If you are taking part in the UKS Spring blog hop you probably arrived here from Beautiful Impressions and, after kindly leaving me a comment, will be visiting Mole’s Creations.
Thanks for hopping by,
Sue x
75 comments:
Would love to win bakers twine and washi beacuse my collection needs so much more of these womdeful item's
I love your LO and thanks for the ideas for using up my ever growing collection of washi tape... I've not been getting through it very fast just adding little bits to embelishment clusters!
Thanks for sharing
Wizbit (Liz)
Lovely clear tutorial Sue, thank you.
Your layout is stunning another one of my favourites when I saw it irl. :) xxx
Gorgeous, Sue, love your bold colours :)
Love it, have a fair bit of washi myself :-)
Debs (Beanpie 11 on uks)
Feeling inspired, just had to pin your LO and sketch :)
Great tutorial Ive never really known what to do with washi tape but I love these ideas.
Thanks for the chance of winning some
UKS lelly
Fab layout Sue, Im off on a scrappy weekend this coming weekend so I think I will print off your sketch to have a go
Lovely clean layout, great way to use some of my washi collection. Tigerlady
What excellent ideas for using washi and bakers twine. Thanks for the inspiration!
Super washi ideas, love the buttons and such a fun sketch too - thank you :)
Gorgeous. I have a lot of tape and twine too, LOL. Thank you for sharing.
I absolutely adore this layout! I must bookmark to try it later. I love the bunting and would never have thought of using washi tape.
I had a little trouble getting into the comment box- but glad I managed!
Kim
We think you need a shopping trip to purchase washi tape! After all, you did just deplete your stock!!
We love you LO and will be using the sketch for one of our scenic photos, thanks for the inspiration ( and for convincing us we need more than our 5 paltry rolls of washi tape!)
I've so far not brought any washi tape as I wasn't sure what I could make with it ...now I know thank you for some great ideas
scrappybluecat uks
I have never bought washi tape .. but may well do do with these simple ways to use it. Thanks.
Sue - that is great - I too have lots of washi tape - its just irresistable isn't it? Great tips for using it and storing it - thanks so much. PaulineD UKS xxx
Super sketch as always,Sue and fab page. Your buttons look fab and such a great idea ha ha!!!! I must admit, I haven't done the washi tape bunting yet:)
Thanks for sharing.
Wow your embellishments are stunning, I have never used Bakers Twine or Washi Tape before but think I need to get some and give these a go. Thankyou ever so much for sharing, feeling inspired :)
from Boland :)
Fab! Lovely clear instructions - just what I need! Thanks for sharing :)
chrisrydal x
Sue that's lovely. I'm afraid of washi tape or as was as I didn't kknow what you can do with it.
Meg baby UKs
fantastic layout--i have to say i love working from sketches :)
Leigh11 xx
Mmmmm washi ..... I don't have enough of it (because it's sold in such ridiculously large rolls) .... but I am liking both theyse ways to use what I've got. Love the giant ring storage too - my friend Lesley ^^^ has hers like that - clever!
Fab page Sue, made unique with your washi embellies!
Jimjams x
lovely use of the tape, love the idea of bunting made easier! Great LO :-)
*here be dragons*
I love your LO. Great ideas that are easy to do. UKS sue1952
Your layout is gorgeous Sue - colourful, graphic fun and really interesting to look at! Love the tutorials and a great way of using both items - great collections!
Ali (Alibri) x
Great ideas for using washi Sue! Such cute little buttons xxx
A great layout and sketch - the bunting is very 'in' at the moment. I love the button ideas with the washi tape! Thank you. UKS - Sharon1973
well Ive seen this one in the flesh and know how super it was. You are the queen of sketches as far as Im concerned, and always so obliging about doing them for us. (Maria in France on UKS)
Thanks thanks for the ideas. Would definately love to win some washi tape. I only have a couple of rolls and have just about finished my favourite roll :( Thanks for sharing :) (uks Jacqui200284)
2 great ideas - thanks for sharing :) Kitty Crafts UKS
Fab tutorials on what to do with washi. Tank you. Great layout and sketch. KJJC uks name
I have a stack of washi tape that I'm never inspired to use.... until now that is! Thanks for sharing (TinkerHamilton UKS)
I hadn't thought of using washi on card and punching - thanks for that great tip! I certainly wouldn't say no to winning washi & twine - can never have enough. Like the idea of storing on the rings too!
UKS Name: AllycatD
I love your layout! Great tips for ways to use washi too (although I don't have quite as many rolls as you... yet!!)
UKS - Julesaroony
Ooh I'm always looking for ways to use washi and twine, great way here to use them together! I love that sketch too - its fab! Thanks for sharing! Sian aka Violaceous :)
Will definitely use that sketch. Thanks for the tutorial for buttons and bunting Sue. I love both washi tape and twine and do admit to being a collector but can't match yours. Love the jailer's ring for storage.
Thank you
Chris55 - UKS
Now you can never have too much washi or twine (well that's what I tell myself when I look at my collection!!) loving the bunting I keep meaning to try that and the button idea is fab xxx
Some great tips on here, why have I never thought of making fake buttons like that!
K (aka Sylphraven)
The washi bunting is brilliant, I look forward to trying it!
UKS - Clairewill
Lovely sketch, washi tape is fab. UKS - Scrappyyo
do you know, I haven't used washi tape before - I will go order some as I want to have a go now. Great page!
Soojay
Love your 'ways with washi tape' Sue....would never have thought of the button idea. Trouble is I don't have much so I hope I win!! lol
scarymary555 on UKS
beautiful :) came here by way of uks blog hop.
purplybunny (uks)
What a super sketch and I love what you did with the LO - TFS
Toni xx
(misteejay)
Fabe idea...your LO is gorgeous and I wounded what I could do with washi tape.Love the bunting idea...well done! UKS...Bubbleblitt
Love your page would love the chance to win-haven't bought either of these items yet - look on websites and can't chose with all the colours! alibi
Sue I dont have quite as much washi tape as you but you've given me some great ideas to use it! Thanks so much for the inspiration! Audrey uks poetcrafty xxx
love it sue, thanks for sharing.
Fab ideas
Thank you. I bought some washi recently and keep stroking it and trying to work out how to use it. Wiil definately try these ideas. UKS Tagsie
I don't have much washi tape, but after seeing what you have done with it I think I need more! - Cassia
What fantastic ideas.Thank you for the tutorials. Love, stillcrafting from UKS xx
These are soooo cute!!
Laura Godfrey
Beautiful...and thanks for the clear instructions, feeling very inspired now! Hugs Sarah (butterbee on UKS)
That's a fabulous sketch and love your layout. Thank you
Love those buttons, have quite a bit of washi but no idea what to do with it, now I do, thanks Sue, JoPink
I love the idea of using washi tape to make bunting. Will have to do this as I have tried to make bunting before with card, but failed miserably as the bunting kept sliding along the twine, bunching up in the middle.
oops, sorry forgot to add my UKS name. It's NIKIG
Waht a fabbi layout. Love the washi tape and twine bunting - I want some now !!!
Fran (Hedgie)
Cute bunting! Got lots of washi tape so this is another idea to use it :)
I hadn't thought of using it with punches, great idea, thanks.
I only own 1 reel of washi tape.....clearly I need to start collecting. Love this LO and will definitely use the sketch - thank you
Stacey Scrapred on UKS
Such a cute fun page, it really is my style I love it
Fabulous idea! I love your layout! Twine and washi... what more could a layout ask for! Don't include me in the draw... good luck to the winner! I have seen you popping up on uks and it is lovely to visit your blog again - you woyww too don't you? jenx uks wear crafts
love this idea! Definitely will be doing this!
darm - uks
I usually avoid the 'in' things in scrapbooking, but I'm becoming a bit obsessed with both Baker's Twine and Washi tape. I love how you've used them here - and some more would fill a gap in my stash, obviously :). Love the LO. (Eileen C)
Fantastic - always love ideas for using up wash tape! Thanks for sharing
UKS Name Fizzydrink
Lovely lo - and thanks for the tips on ways to use washi tape (if only so then I can justify buying more!!!).
UKS - mumof4girls
Love the LO and the instructions are very clear. Thanks
UKS Meggie
Love the layout and the ways of using washi tape (a favourite of mine too, along with bakers twine. The buttons are so cute! thanks for the chance to win. UKS Jolene.
What great ideas for using washi tape!
Lovely fresh looking layout and lots of great ideas - thank you. Gill x UKS name is Seaside Crafter.
Such a gorgeous page Sue. I loved this one IRL at the retreat :)
Great instructions and the added details (photo of paper strips!!) - made me smile :D
UKS PinkSparklyScrapper xxx
This is lovely, really pretty. xx
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