Monday, February 24, 2014

Showering my sister Beth with love...Week #207 at The Shabby Tea Room:



Hello Friends,
Happy Monday everyone!  I am here with two cards created for The Shabby Tea Room - week #207.  This week Tina is our creative host and she has chosen the theme of 'Wishy Washi' along with this beautiful photo for inspiration!   Tina asks that you create a card or project inspired by the photo and INCLUDE WASHI TAPE!

I was inspired by the cream, greens, and pinks at the bottom of the photo.  Are you wondering where I used my washi tape on my designs above.  Here is a process photo:
 I layered strips of Washi tape onto white cardstock and then die-cut my mats with the taped pieces.  I love that putti colored polka dotted one!  So sweet! 

 Both of these cards were given to my sweet younger sister Beth at her bridal shower this past weekend.  She loves nature and earth tones as well as the color green.  I tried to incorporate her colors into the cards.

This week our sponsor is:   Digital Papers by Janet Etsy!     I used a digital file from our sponsor called "Flower Strips".  I cut the strips from two sheets and layered three of the designs onto some copy weight paper with glue.  I then diecut my large mat and saved the outside or negative piece to create the second card:
 I was having a very difficult time getting my photos to show true colors outside as it was a very dark and overcast day when I took these here in Seattle.  Here are some indoor shots under artificial lighting:

I am not sure which photos are better but I thought I would share both.  The cards definitely look better in real life - as usual!  This card is kraft cardstock with a layer of embossed vellum over the top.  The "wedding couple" stamps I used are from two sets at Paper Sweeties:  Live, Laugh, Love and Wedding Day.  The sentiment "Celebrating You Today" is from a PTI set.  I was trying to find a Wedding Shower" sentiment but do not think I have one in my stash so I had to get creative!

Thanks so much for taking a look at my cards!  I hope you will hop over to The Shabby Tea Room to look at all of the projects from the design team and our guests!  We would love to have you join us in the Tea Room this week! 

:) Jill

20 comments:

  1. These are Beautiful Jill, what a great use of Washi Tape! I love the polka dot roll too, should use mine more often. Both of your cards are full of romance and pretty details! Im sure your sister loved these, lucky girl ;)

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  2. Wow Jill your cards are gorgeous. Nice idea to use washi tape. I have so much of it and have only used it once. Will definitely try and play with some soon. I just saw another blog that had washi tape ideas. Maybe I will be inspired. Have a wonderful week.
    Ana

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  3. Both cards are just perfect and I know they are more than appreciated.

    Blessings

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  4. Your cards are just gorgeous Jill. So soft and pretty.

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  5. Oh Jill, I just love how you used the Washi Tape on your sister's BEAUTIFUL cards!
    Thanks for sharing your fun and fabulous ideas!

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  6. Jill, I love the colors you used and the way you used washi tape for Beth’s card. I love the hearts on the vellum and the beautiful layers. How fun to have a wedding coming up. Bet everyone loved these.

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  7. Wow! So soft and pretty, Jill! Looks like you made your own design paper with washi tape...fab idea...love it! Your cards are so romantic and gorgeous...well done!

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  8. These are both gorgeous, Jill! I love them!

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  9. Wow, Jill, these are so beautiful! I have washi, but never really use it. I need to pull it out. I love how you used the dies and cut files etc. The softness and natural look of these is just perfect. I am sure she will treasure them. Wishing your sister all the best as she gets ready for her wedding. Such a special time of excitment and planning etc.

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  10. What lovely wedding cards Jill! love the roses, papers, and soft colors!

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  11. These are so beautiful Jill! So sweetly romantic!

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  12. Both are just beautiful, Jill!!! I'm sure they will be a treasure for your sister!

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  13. Oh how clever! I wouldn't have believed it if you didn't show me in steps. The washi looks fab and your cards are gorgeously romantic. You rocked this!

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  14. Your sister Beth is one Lucky girl! LOVE the papers and colors and washi! You are a GREAT member of the DT, Jill!

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  15. Oh Jill I just love these, way to use that washi. So soft and romantic--awesome!

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  16. These are so romantic Jill, I bet your Sister loved them. A great idea with the Washi tape, I forget I have some, so I need to find it out ;o))
    Hugs Mau xx

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  17. Jill, all of your cards are so beautiful. I bet your sister loved them. What an amazing job using the washi tape.
    I also wanted to let you know that I have nominated your for the Leibster Award which you can read about on my blog. http://linscraftcorner-linda.blogspot.com/2014/02/leibster-award.html

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  18. Gorgeous cards Jill! So sweet and so frilly, I love them both!

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  19. Both cards are gorgeous! I love the colors!

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: ) Jill