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Monday, August 9, 2010

Decorative Tapes


I've got a few younger cousins that are just about at the marrying stage and this card would be for one of them. Lots of patterns that are fresh, funky and fun. Not a lot of fuss, to the point.

The colors for this card came from the inspiration photo collection at the Off the Wall Craftiness Challenge.



I've been loving decorative tapes lately. Actually, a few things I've used lately that I thought I'd share quickly with you, if you are interested in knowing.
1. Decorative Tapes: Straight lines every time, no adhesive required. Bold or petite patterns.
2. Glimmer Mists: Love the effect. Still working hard at mastering it. A bit of a mess but cool results.
3. Rustic Twine: Love the color. Love the thickness. Not too crazy about the little hairy things all over it.
4. Ranger Craft Mat: This thing is what they say it is. You can ink, heat, glue, drool on it if you want too. Anything wipes off.
5. Antique Linen Distress Ink: Possibly thee best distress color-not too light, not to dark.
6. Uniball Signo White Gel Pen: Hands down the best white pen. Nice thick coverage. Not too thick of a line. Need about ten more of these.
7. Birds: Digital birds, stamped birds. Graphic birds. Realistic birds. Just anything birds. I think they are cool.

Supplies Used: Cardstock: (White) Georgia Pacific Patterned Paper: (Green Hills from Earth Love Collection) Cosmo Cricket (Pink Polka Dots from Just Chillin Girls Collection) Making Memories Stamps: (Mega Mixed Messages) PTI Ink: (Antique Linen, Vintage Photo Distress) Ranger Other: (Striped Decorative Tape) 7Gypsies Tools: (Labels 4 Nestabilities) Spellbinders (Cirlce Punch) McGill
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30 comments:

  1. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)August 9, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    Fun, I can see how the words "fresh, funky and fun" came to mind. Great list... but I really didn't want to add anything else to my wish list, so please stop giving me great ideas.

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  2. jenAugust 9, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    I bought some tape- hope to use it soon!! Love the CAS look with it! :)
    Great list...!! Ditto on most of it- haven't broken down for the mat...yet. :)

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  3. ChristinaAugust 9, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    Such a cute use of the decorative tape as an alternative to ribbon. I'm still hoarding that Cosmo Cricket dp, but you make me want to cut into it now! Love the label Nestie, too.

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  4. AngelaAugust 9, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    Great card! Love the patterned paper and tape you used! Very cool!

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  5. Virginia L.August 10, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    Love your use with the decorative ribbons! Beautiful job! I am on the SAME page with you for ALL the items that you had listed! I played with ALL 7 of them in the last three days!! Isn't that something!!? It's like... I'm crafting next to you!! How cool is that!

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  6. UnknownAugust 10, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    Love the decorative tape you added and the colors are great.

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  7. alexandra s.m.August 10, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    Yummy! Super creative use of tape ;-)

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  8. MichelleAugust 10, 2010 at 1:46 AM

    I love tapes too, bought so much that I dont thinkI could ever finish using it!!

    Thank you so much for the post using tapes, Love it:-) Hoping there would be more like this..

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  9. Cindy LeeAugust 10, 2010 at 3:44 AM

    What a creative use of the tape! And thanks for sharing the different ways of using the tape!

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  10. Alice August 10, 2010 at 4:48 AM

    great simple and clean card! love how you used the tape! thanks for the inspiration!

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  11. yyamAugust 10, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    Such a pretty card Karen!
    Oh I love decorative tape too! It just adds that extra something without bulk! And the mist too!:)

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  12. JillAugust 10, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    Love how you used the decorative tape! Great mix of patterns and lovely take on the color challenge!

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  13. Sherry EckbladAugust 10, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    Love the card and it makes me want to play with some of that new fabric/washi tape that is out in the market.

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  14. Sherry EckbladAugust 10, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    Love the card and it makes me want to play with some of that new fabric/washi tape that is out in the market.

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  15. Courtney BakerAugust 10, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Super cute! I love tapes :)!

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  16. Courtney KAugust 10, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    love the colors - and the tape too! and such an easy card to reproduce quickly.

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  17. JanetcraftAugust 10, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    a good idea to have the decorative tape in replacing ribbon..another option!! thanks for sharing the idea

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  18. LynnetteAugust 10, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Awesome card and list! I love my craft mat too. And I'm loving birds (still love butterflies too).
    Great take on the challenge, the layout is wonderful:)

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  19. DanaAugust 10, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    Loved reading about your faves recently Karen. I have a box of 25 of those signo white gel pens, I can send you a few if you'd like! A girl can never have too many IMHO.
    Love antique linen too, years ago it was my first distress ink purchase!
    I've never tried tapes, but between you and Court, I might be convinced!

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  20. farmhouse-storyAugust 10, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    we have a lot of the same favorites, karen! your card is perfect for a young couple:)

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  21. BAugust 10, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Hmm, I haven't tried the decorative tapes... Might have to give them a try. Same with the glimmer mists! Haha! But yeah, I agree on most of these! I do need to find the Ranger Craft Mat after hearing wonderful things about it! Sweet card though! Love the fun patterns and the fun colors too!

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  22. SylviaAugust 10, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    Karen, Great card for the challenge, such pretty colors!

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  23. CherylAugust 10, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    Great card! You are right, it is totally fresh.

    I love your list of favorites. I don't have a ranger craft mat but want one. My bday is coming up soon so maybe I will get it. :) I haven't tried the Antique Linen ink and will check it out. I have been using Old Paper a lot. I am completely on the same page on twine, Glimmer mist, and birds. (I always love all things with birds.)

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  24. Heather RogersAugust 10, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Super cute! Love the tape you used. :)

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  25. ValerieAugust 10, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    Great card Karen - love that tape...and everything else on your list, for that matter. I agree, those hairy bits on the twine need to go!

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  26. Sharli SchaitbergerAugust 10, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Oh No! Now I need decorative tapes!!! You are SUCH an enabler, LOL.

    This is an awesome card Karen! As always, I believe it's because you have such a great sense of balance!

    Hugs!

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  27. ~Tammy~August 10, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    I love the softness of this. I have got to figure this tape thing out...ha! I have not played with Glimmer Mists yet either. I have it on the "list".

    You always make everything look so EASY and put together beautifully!

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  28. Ayana PosadasAugust 11, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    I love your use of the decorative tapes! I still have not gotten a chance to try them out. But I love the creations that I see with them. So I think I might have to add them to my list.
    Gorgeous card as always!
    Simple and sooo pretty! :)

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  29. Kim WilsonAugust 12, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    I know that everyones already said it but your tape usage is FAB! I never would have thought to use it like this :) Thank you for playing and good luck!!!

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  30. JennyAugust 13, 2010 at 1:15 AM

    Wonderful card, so nice!!! thanks for playing at Kims, OTWC! :) :) :) :)

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