Thursday, January 17, 2019

washi made me do it

Two more beachy creations for you.

I'm still captivated by the gorgeous Korallenriff from Charlie und Paulchen. And I have some pastel washi tapes that were begging for attention.

So thinking I'd mask a wonky rectangle, stamp images and then frame them with washi, I first made the mask.


Then I chose my images to fill the wonky rectangle based on the washi tapes. Then I stamped. Used a cream cardbase, which I ended up not liking so much. And yes, the images are kinda hard to see but pastel was the whole idea. 

Because the washi frame gave the design a playful feel, I pulled out a fun Essentials By Ellen sentiment.

various inks
washi


Liking the color combo, but the final result not so much, I tried it again on a white cardbase. And used Abandoned Coral DO for the coral. Duh! Me likey. This oh-so-dainty-but-oh-so-sweet sentiment reads "another year prettier" :)

various inks


Now me likey. Me hopey you likey too! Happy Thursday. Come back this afternoon for some fun with the new STAMPlorations release...

I'm joining the fun at:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - CAS
Happy Little Stampers - CAS
Addicted to Stamps and More - CAS

6 comments:

Shelly said...

Fun cards, Maria! The use of the washi tape and that sentiment is perfect together! Wonderful sentiment on your second card, as well! Sometimes the ideas I have in my head seem so grand until the end result...lol That's when I usually ditch the card all together. Glad you still shared and tried again. ;)

Julie B said...

Two fun cards that are so evocative of summer.
Thanks for being inspired to join in at HLS CAS washi challenge. :)

Anita in France said...

Two delights, Maria ... they're both fabulous! The fun washi frame and black sentiment add energy and vibrancy to the first ... and those soft pastels on the second are just dreamy ... such a sweet sentiment (words and font) to go with the dreaminess! Hugs, Anita :)

Julie B said...

Back again to say thanks for linking up at ATSM! :)

debby4000 said...

Love both fabulous seaside cards.
Thank you for joining us at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
luv
Debby

BożenA said...

Great use of washi tape. A very interesting project, I love the delicacy of this card.
Thank you for joining our challenge at Happy Little Stampers CAS.
BożenA DT HLS

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