7.01.2013

Stamp Addicts: Washi Challenge!


Hi there, friends! 
 I hope you had a fabulous weekend!  And wow -- where did June go?!  
Oh me oh my, it's July!  We had some rain this weekend - and then some more rain - and then some more!  That's our lovely South Florida summers - lots of rain, appearing out of nowhere and gone just as quick :)

I'm blessed to belong to a super group on SCS called the Stamp Addicts,
 lead by our fearless leader, Lynn :) 
The challenge this month was to use washi tape.
How I love washi tape!  It's such a fun embellishment and a great way to accentuate cards.  For today's card, I really wanted to use the washi as the focal point and purposely did not use any designer paper ::: say what! :::
I inked up the dragonfly from the TGF summer stamp set from ions ago, coloring it and then giving it a light dusting of glimmer glitter, added twine and buttons.  I followed the ColorQ's challenge #195 color palette for my card colors and wouldn't have thought to put these colors together - love that inspiration piece!  I'll enter this into their challenge :)









I had quite a time trying to get the colors photographed, but they blend together so well IRL.  I went with Pool Party, Summer Starfruit, Lovely Lilac and inked up the dragonfly in grey.  I hope I passed the Stamp Addicts 
Washi test! :)

Now, where did I put my umbrella?! ;)

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly

29 comments:

  1. Wow! The combination of washi tape, buttons, twine and and your perfect design makes for a gorgeous card. Amazing color choices and glittered dragonfly!
    (Kelly, regarding easy peasy ribbon wrapping on the black-eyed susan card. Tape one end of the ribbon on the back of the die cut; then thread it through to the front of one of the holes, then down and back up through the next hole; repeat. When all the holes are wrapped, tape, the otherend to the back of die cut.)

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  2. Fabulous layering of your tape and buttons, Kelly!! I love this gorgeous dragonfly!

    Trying to stay in out of the heat here in Texas. We only go out to move the sprinklers so our grass won't burn to a crisp!

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  3. Very soft and pretty, Kelly. I love the washi tape on this card, as well as the buttons. :-)

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  4. Oh, I love it Kelly! The colors are just beautiful and I love your use of the Washi tape. The buttons are just a lovely added detail.

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  5. Beautiful card, Kelly, love that dragonfly! Thanks for joining in the fun at the colourQ.

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  6. Kelly, you nailed the washi tape challenge beautifully! Love the way you created the background with it and the glitter on the image is a perfect touch!

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  7. It´s awesome, Kelly. I can´t handle this Washi Tape- don´t know why. I like the glittery on the dragonfly. Sehr schön !

    PS Look at my blog.....a little birdie told me that you are the winner of my card kit candy :-)
    Herzlichen Glückwunsch !!

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  8. Fearless leader?????? LOL!
    LOVE IT!!! That washi is so pretty together! Also love that pretty image. Great use of washi!
    Lynn

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  9. Beautiful card, and gorgeous dragon fly! Great idea to add a little DP!

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  10. Your card is delightful Kelly particularly as it use two favourite things for me - dragonflies which epitomise Summer and washi which is indispensible.
    Gentle and pretty and such a delight - great card!

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  11. Such a pretty card! Love the color combo! I have to use some of my washi tape after seeing your great card! So summertime to me with the great dragonfly!

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  12. Hey Kelly, Thanks for your kind words. I love how you combined the Washi Tape,twine and buttons all in such a beautiful design. Very pretty.

    Happy 4th of July!

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  13. Beautiful card! I love the tape and the buttons on this. You colored the image so soft and pretty!

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  14. Wowzers!! Such a soft, pretty card! Love that affect with the Washi tapes and button on the side of the image panel! So very pretty!

    Guess I'd better get out and buy some Washi tape for our challenge! Great inspiration here!

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  15. ooh. so soft and pretty. just lovely. beautiful colors

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  16. WOW - this is a fabulous card Kelly - way to go with the washi tape.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  17. Such a gorgeous card Kelly, all your elements work together so wonderfully. I love the way you have used your buttons and the subtleness of the twine on the image. The washi, colors and dragonfly are all gorgeous. Beautifully done! xx

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  18. kelly this is just gorgeous! the colors are beautiful together!!

    lovies, =o) kel

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  19. Lovely glittery dragon fly card, have never seen this TGF stamp before..must be really old but it is very pretty.
    Thanks for joining in at ANYONE FOR ANYA.glitter galore challenge,

    Hugs AFA DT Blankina

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  20. WOW - that tape is lovely! And your colors are so pretty. Great card!!!

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  21. Oh Kelly- this is sooo pretty! Your colors are perfect- you have an eye for patterns just like you do with DP!!! I love the Washi colors- and the beautiful dragonfly-great card!!!

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  22. Beautiful! Love all the elements you've combined! Thanks for playing with the CQC colors!

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  23. Love what you've done with such simple elements, your card is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing at Anyone for Anya :)

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  24. Beautiful card Kelly. Love how you used the washi tape to enhance the dragon fly. The glitter on his wings make them look translucent. Awesome

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  25. Your washi card is absolutely wonderful! The colors go together beautifully too!

    We've had several rainy days too only ours last all day long... I'm ready for some sunshine!

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  26. That's the most gorgeous washi tape I've ever seen! Where'd you buy that? Beautiful CAS card!

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  27. Your dragon fly is breathtaking, Kelly! I just love this! So glad you won a Courtier honor at ColourQ, where I noticed it!

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  28. Congrats on your Courtier Win with your beautiful dragonfly card! Love the Washi tape and the sparkles on the dragonfly wings.

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  29. wonderfully done with washi!!

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