Wonderful Washi

You see it everywhere. You hear about it all the time in the crafting industry. You own rolls and rolls (and rolls) of this stuff. I know I do. And since I have been in a background making mood lately, I grabbed several rolls and went to town on this card. 

It's a busy pink background so it needed a fairly clean and simple focal point. And, naturally, I grabbed my favorite pink bird.

The background, while it looks a little daunting, is so simple to create. I started with a diagonal strip of washi, and continued for about 6-7 rows. Then I switched the angle and added strips in a different direction. I folded over all the ends to the back so it had a clean edge and attached it to my card base. 

The image from Technique Junkies (Flamingo - SD659) was stamped with Versamark Ink and embossed with a copper embossing powder onto a pink piece of cardstock. I used a darker pink mat, then added foam tape to the back. Before attaching to the card, I added a few white feathers for interest, then placed the focal piece on top, securing the feathers to the base. A few dots of Nuvo Crystal Drops finished off the card.

Are your creative wheels turning now? Are you digging through your vast collection of washi? I'm already selecting some coordinating washi for another background. 

By the way...did you know you can save 10% any time you order from Technique Junkies simply by entering the code TJ10Ro at checkout? And "stay tuned"! July 1st brings a new batch of stamps being released with some great inspiration from the design team. Hope to see you soon!

Til next time,
Keepin' it inky!