Thursday, July 5, 2012

Anyone for Tea?
Inspiration Avenue's challenge topic this week is 
Teapots
Shelly, our host, brings us this soothing theme!
This is a postcard I made during our postcard swap,
but it turned out to be an extra.

I don't think I've posted it before, and I thought it would be the 
perfect time to do so, with a teapot hanging over our girl’s head like that.

But what a crazy girl anyway, you could say she likes to live on the edge.
However, she does know when it's time to relax with a calming cup of tea!


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 Washi Tape
Oh my gosh . . . I am obsessed with making washi tape!
If you haven't seen washi tape, HERE is a link.

Washi tape can be purchased, 
but  it's so much fun (and easy + cheap) to make your own!

 Just a few I made today. I haven't used them for anything yet, 
because I can't stop making them. lol.

It's just masking tape decorated in any way you wish.**

Here is where I wish I could make a tutorial, because the above sentence
is not very informative. I will have to work on that. But on the bright side,
there are loads of tutorials already on YouTube showing great ideas for
creating washi tapes.

I have in mind to do some more postcards, and I might use a bit
(okay. More than a bit. More like a load. lol)
of washi tape in the creation of such. Just kidding.
I will restrain myself.


Stop by Inspiration Avenue on Sunday to see the Teapot collection!



**I have been using masking tape, which is not acid-free or archival
or anything like that. What would be better is some sort of tape,
(artist's tape or drafting tape) which is labeled acid-free or pH neutral.
That way, you can protect your project from deterioration :)
So it does go from being practically free to costing a bit more,
but worth it in the long run!


I had the brainstorm this morning to add a 
sheet of digital washi tape to my Etsy shop. 
Print until your printer cries "Uncle" and your heart is content!
Of course you will have to purchase the un-watermarked file, 
but 4 bucks, not so bad ~ you can print hundreds of times if you like :)

My digital shop has been neglected for so long.
If people like these tapes, I have ideas for lots more :)
To view the listing, go HERE.

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10 comments:

  1. Why on Earth would you want to restrain yourself??? Use it to your heart's content! Lovely post card!

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  2. great fun! it's an excellent collage and perfect for the IA challenge.....and those washi tapes are just fabulous....I've tried to make my own a couple times and haven't been totally successful so I broke down and actually bought a little of the real deal. There's definitely a place for each and your designs are so finished and professional looking - what a great idea to share them!

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  3. Great teapot themed entry, love the colours & the lady sitting on the edge of the teapot - cute & fun. I have to admit I'm stuck with the theme & have had a friend stopping so don't think I'll get chance to enter this week even though tea is an essential part of my day!

    Washi tape is great & I love your designs.

    I'm still smiling over your journal pages in the last post (I left comment) - keep thinking of us girls meeting up and spending time on the beach like that. That would be sooooo fab :-)

    Hugs
    Kat Xx

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  4. I like the whimsy in this postcard. It definitely speaks to me. Your humor really showed through in this challenge, while the message was down to earth.

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  5. I forgot to mention, I would LOVE to know how you made your washi tape using masking tape. It sounds like something I could get into, especially since I have so much masking tape.

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  6. Great postcard! Peppermint tea is the perfect drink for a hot summer's day.

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  7. hey Maggie! Your entry is so much fun!! I love how she lives on the edge like that!! :D and i never knew you could make your own washi tape! cool!! great idea and post!!
    Hugs! :D

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  8. If you are going to live on the edge, what better place than a good cup of tea!
    I just love your entire collage of the theme, and of course it's pink!

    Hugs
    Kim

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  9. Hi Maggie...I had such a good time catching up on your blog this morning.
    You gave me a few laughs :D Your personal art journal is just so intriguing...
    I always am amazed by your script...it always looks so professional, but now I see how wonderful your lettering is too...You are soo gooood!
    ♥♥♥

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