Wednesday, April 21, 2010

What to do with WASHI





Washi (和紙?) is a type ofpaper made in Japan. Washi is commonly made using fibers from the bark of the gampi tree.


Really who could not love washi tape.....it replaces ribbon in every way, shape and form. Not only does it replace.....it is actually so much better. WHY? you may ask. The answer......there is no dilemma on how to stick the stuff down....it is tape, so therefore, it is adhesive. Another advantage.....it is paper, so one can just tear it, as opposed to having to use a scissors. I mean c'mon, admit it....there is always that battle to get the ribbon to not unravel and have those tattered edges. Of course, with washi tape and all the different widths and colours it comes in, one can also layer it. Simply said..... I LOVE WASHI TAPE.
This layout was based on a sketch that Kelly Purkey had during her week of sketchbook. Wherever strips of patterned paper were used, I simply replaced them with washi tape. I also used the Jillibean white corrugated letters, and 7 gypsies 97% complete stickers.
BUT....best of all.....look.....look closely. Even closer now! Check out the stamp "information", which came from the new labels collection 1 set. I mean really, who could NOT want this set for journalling, and for those of you who don't love to journal, this set is great.....allows for just a matter of a few words. By the way.....you can also journal and stamp on WASHI.
Hope that you all get to use some soon....it's fun, you will like it and I promise you will want more of it.




11 comments:

  1. Kelley Purkey's layout was good, but yours is even better! I love your description of the washi tape! I now have this layout saved on my computer. :)

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  2. I LOOOOOVE WASHI TAPE.. AND I ALSO LOVE THAT I HAVE YET TO HAVE HELEN POST ON MY BLOG.. GRRRRRR...
    gorgeous layout as usual. Nothing is more PHENOM than da WASHI
    mwah!
    (p.s. tell helen she's fired unless she posts a comment on mine)
    mwah!

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  3. Just checking to see if this works after I read your email. Tell Emily I'll post on her blog next time...but don't tell her that I forget to even read her blog. Shhh! LOL

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  4. I love your blog Dena. I also LOVE happy tape. It is great can't wait to see what you come up with next. Love ya Corey

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  5. Love the layout Dena...and I agree with Helen, KP layout was good but yours rocks!!!

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  6. Hi Dena! It is Lisa (the blog girl). Your blog is looking FABULOUS and I am loving your posts! Hope all is well! I am sure I will see you in the store sooner rather than later! :)

    Lisa

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  7. Wish we had a picture of the "flying pizza" to add to the big 40 celebration. Love the page thought!!!!

    Michelle

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  8. hey dena, i am loving your stuff, keep it coming. i would love to see the crate paper layout we talked about and the one with the tim holtz flower. leslie and i enjoyed out visit with you last friday.

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  9. Dena, love your blog. Not only a pretty face and a great person, but super talented as well. Looking forward to more gorgeous layouts and thoughts.
    Love
    Natanya

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  10. so beautiful ! I also love the fact that you love ladybugs (or at least someone thinks you do!). I have so many ladybug thingies around the house my husband has forbade nay of our friends from gifting me anything remotely connected to ladybugs! love the cake!!!

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