Tuesday Tutorial: Washi Flag/Banner Elements

Vivian here with a quick-and-easy washi tape technique. First, let's look at the different October Afternoon washi tapes currently available:

I love the mix of tape that can be used for captions, tape that can be used for greetings, and tape with fun patterns.

First up is a Halloween card that features two washi tape flags:

This card features both tapes from the Witch Hazel line.

For the black flag:

1. Rip a length of tape, lay a toothpick over the center on the sticky side, and fold the tape in half, matching up the top and bottom edges.
2. Use scissors to cut the torn ends of the tape, making a clean rectangular flag.
3. Use scissors to cut a triangle-shaped notch from the edge of the flag. 

For the orange flag, repeat step 1 above, but then use decorative edge scissors to create a rectangular flag with clean edges that have a little extra oomph. I used zigzag scissors here.

Next up is a baby card that features tape from both the Midway and 9 to 5 lines:

The flag/banner elements here are used as ribbons underneath the greeting. To create these:

1. Cut a strip of white cardstock to the width and length you want your flag/banner element to be.
2. Layer different washi tapes along the strip of cardstock. You can either fold excess tape around the back side of the cardstock or you can trim it with scissors.
3. Use scissors to cut a triangle-shaped notch at one end of your flag/banner.

Go forth and create flags and banners with washi tape! :) If you do, we'd love to see what you create in our October Afternoon Flickr Gallery!

Hope you have fun creating with washi this week!

 

Comments

[sharon gullikson]

I LOVE washi tape, but only have one roll. Boo hoo (get it, Haloween is coming--boo? is this mic on?)

[Elizabeth P]

I finally have collected a bunch of washi tape so I can really get going with it, but it's going to be one of those things I always have to buy when I see it.

[Pam Spradlin]

I just recently used washi tape for the first time. It was one of those products that I really wanted to stay away from. You know...too much stash, not enough space! Well...it is a great product...and I now have a container with several rolls in it. I found it is a great tool to line a mini book where you punch the holes and it strengthens it. And gives it some color also.