Thursday, August 29, 2013

Merry Washi Books

Today I have a two cards to share that I made for a few of this weeks' blog land challenges.

First I have a Christmas Card (yes, we need to get going on these so we're not STRESSED in December right?!!) made for the Merry Monday Challenge sketch  
I made mine clean and simple using stamps from Around Christmas Time and Nordic Christmas by Waltzingmouse stamping in the traditional red and green inks.
I'm also linking this card up to the Moxie Fab Holiday Card Challenge
I made my next card for the Cas-Ology cue card challenge - Book and the Less Is More challenge was to use Washi Tape.
I used strips of Washi Tape to make my 'books' with complimentary strips on the bindings.  The sentiment is from Reading Floppy by MFT.

Tomorrow night I'll be participating in the Waltzingmouse Pajama Party -  will you??  Hope to see you!

Merry and Bright
Stamps:  Around Christmastime and Nordic Winter - Waltzingmouse
Paper:  white - PTI
Ink:  Ranger Distress Pine Needles and Festive Berries

Good Friends
Stamps:  Reading Flopsy - My Favorite Things
Paper:  white - PTI
Ink:  Ranger Archival Jet Black
Accessories:  washi tape - Darice and Freckled Fawn


21 comments:

Ardyth said...

Love your book card - I had an idea something like that, but couldn't figure out how to make it actually look like books - you've done it beautifully! Thanks so much for playing along with us at CASology this week!

Annette Allen said...

wow your amazing.. your cards are always so gorgeous.. i love it..

OH Babs said...

How clever to use washi tape - cute card.

*Vicki* said...

Wow! These are both such stunning designs Julia!! I love your use of the washi tape!! CLEVER! :)

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Stunning cards Julia!

Warm hugs
Maarit

Jenny said...

I love your washi tape books... very clever and colourful :0)

Chrissie said...

These look terrific Julia!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Bonnie said...

I love the pretty wreath with the lovely Nordic feel strip on the side! Thanks so much, Julia, for sharing it with us at Merry Monday! And as a retired librarian, I've got to say, I love those books!

Dianne said...

Beautiful Christmas card and perfect for sending in the mail, I looooove your washi tape books and the sentiment, beautiful card, thanks for sharing all your inspirations, hope you have a wonderful day..

Mona Pendleton said...

Such pretty cards Julia!

Tamara King said...

Just seen your cards on the 'Less is More' washi tape challenge, what a fab idea with the tape! x

Notes by Nina said...

Both cards are fantastic, your wreath is so pretty. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday this week.

Renee said...

They're both fabulous, Julia...
love that book card...
but then...
books always get me! :)
And of course I'll be at the Party...
and since I'm just returning from the brink of death...
I'll actually be in jammies...
but since they're for comfort and not viewing...
I'll spare you! :)

Unknown said...

Your book card is ingenious Julia! Love it! And you Christmas card is very elegant :)
Lizy x

Jen Nelson said...

Fabulous card... Love how you used the washi. Thanks for joining us
Jen x
"Less Is More"

Pat (mspfd) said...

Fabulous CAS creations Julia. They don't get better than this.

Judy1223 said...

Wow, I couldn't figure out how t make my own books from patterned paper, yet you were able to to do it from washi tape! Wow! Love this CAS card and what a super sentiment! Thanks for joining us at CASology this week!

Ellen Taylor said...

Those books are fabulous! So creative!!Love the sentiment!

Unknown said...

Julia, all of these are gorgeous, but I especially love the washi books. Such a clever idea. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, Dane

Narelle Farrugia said...

Oh my this is so clean and so beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Merry monday this week!

Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor said...

Hey Julia! Thanks for linking this up to the Holiday Card Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)