hello, hello! i really like the japanese masking tape that is so popular, but kind of treat it like a precious commodity and save it. until i figured i could make some garlands using linen card stock and two coordinating tapes.
apply the tape to your paper side by side and punch or cut-out your shape - i've used butterflies. then, glue two or more layers together with your string in the middle. i also add some butterflies to small clothespins for display of the garland. the possibilities for patterns are endless and these stripes remind me of candy stripers (do they still exist?) and the polka dots of candy buttons.
i'll share one more idea for the masking tape on saturday, but here's a hint. hope you're having a good week!
xo, cindy
ps i just heard teddy thompson interviewed on npr and i love his new song looking for a girl. he's from england, but definitely has a country twang.
What a cool idea and darling. :) I have some cheetah masking tape that I haven't figured out a purpose for yet. maybe a garland?
ReplyDeleteyou know how I love your butterflies Cindy !!! Cool design!!
ReplyDeleteyou could really do anything with it. the tape is paper so it punches out really nice with a paper punch!
ReplyDeletesweet, cheery, and simple. i like.
ReplyDeleteAw, Cindy these are pretty great! I need to get some tape :)
ReplyDeleteSO amazingly cool Cindy! And only YOU would think of something so wonderful to enhance your adorable butterfly garland! Love it! And love the Japanese masking tape - I have always wanted to get some and you have inspired me yet again :)
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these are so great!
ReplyDeletethey are beautiful, cindy! and i'm so proud of you for using your tape! :)
ReplyDeleteYour butterflies are ADORABLE - what a perfect way to brighten up your mood in the middle of this gray winter.
ReplyDeleteA brilliant idea!! Love those little butterflies too. xo
ReplyDeletecindy - these are amazing! the butterflies look like they're really moving -- the photography is just as gorgeous as the garland!
ReplyDeletethese are so great!! i love them. i love that they are easy to punch out...i never would have thought of that
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing!!
mcihelle
these are simply lovely!!! so sweet!
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Now aren't you clever? These are darling! I love the two you picked to go together :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, love!
XOXO
We have the same tape! I just love Japanese tape - only problem: it doesn't always stick - it really depends on the paper. I found out the hard way, i.e. when I wanted to hand over my presents at Christmas and all tape seemed to have come loose... =)
ReplyDeleteLovely butterflies!
you're right, pascale. maybe when that happened you should have said 'open says me' like a magician ;)?
ReplyDeleteTrès ADORABLE!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a genius! What a great way to use up something you love and keep it, too. I love your butterfly garlands. And I love the clean, crisp, springy feel of these flutterbys!
ReplyDeleteI love the garland!!! I'll admit I'm resistant to using the roll you sent me because, like you said, it's a precious commodity. In fact, it's my only washi. But I'll get over that soon.
ReplyDeleteI get my washi tape from http://wishywashi.com !
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