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Welcome to the inaugural Washi Wednesday post! Washi Wednesday is our new weekly feature focusing on our favorite, versatile little craft supply, washi tape.
Each week will include a washi craft tutorial, either of my design or linked from another blog, and a featured washi shop where you can stock up on these addictive treats. So, here is the first tutorial:
Washi Tape Chanukah Card
In my blogosphere travels, I've noticed there is a big shortage on fun Chanukah crafts that are not DIY menorahs for children. So, for you this week, a DIY menorah for adults! (Or children. Let's be honest, this craft is not so complicated.) With a few rolls of washi tape and about ten minutes, you can make a lovely Chanukah card for a friend or family member. Let's take a look at the supplies you'll need:
- 1 Blank sheet of white cardstock, folded in half horizontally - My paper was 6x8 folded in half, but any size you like will work fine, as long as there is room for 9 strips of washi going across the bottom.
- Washi tapes of your choosing, all in the same width - Make sure you have the color or colors you'll want to use for flames, but beyond that you could have 1-9 different candle colors. I used five.
- Scissors
- Writing Utensil
Instructions:
Using the top photo as a guide, use strips of tape to create a menorah. Whatever order of patterns you choose is fine, but you might like to choose coordinating colors as I have. I ripped each piece to give it a more rugged edge look, but you can certainly cut it straight across if you like.
When you reach the bottom of the card, cut each piece of tape even with the card so that there is no excess on the other side. Be certain that your shamash (center candle) is taller than all of the other candles, and that the candles on either side decrease slightly in size so that there is enough room for the flames.
To make the flames, take the color of your choosing and cut little trapezoids - or triangles, or whatever random shape you like. I didn't mean for all of mine to end up looking similar, it just happened that way and I liked it. This project is pretty free form, so however your flames end up looking, it's important that you like it.
Write your festive Chanukah message inside, and there you have it! A simple washi tape Chanukah Card, full of handmade goodness.
Featured Washi Shop
All of the washi tapes seen in this project (except for the green one, which is from World Market) came from KitChenKitChenFun on Etsy. This shop sells individual rolls of washi tape for around $3, and sets of 3-5 rolls for $8-$10, with reasonable shipping, especially if you are buying a bunch. They also have wonderful sales from time to time, where you could get fun tapes at a discount. These washi tapes ship from China, so they take about 7-10 business days to arrive, but when you get them, it's worth it!
Don't forget to follow my Wishi Washi board on Pinterest for fun washi finds and crafts every day!
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Welcome to the inaugural Washi Wednesday post! Washi Wednesday is our new weekly feature focusing on our favorite, versatile little craft supply, washi tape.
Each week will include a washi craft tutorial, either of my design or linked from another blog, and a featured washi shop where you can stock up on these addictive treats. So, here is the first tutorial:
Washi Tape Chanukah Card
In my blogosphere travels, I've noticed there is a big shortage on fun Chanukah crafts that are not DIY menorahs for children. So, for you this week, a DIY menorah for adults! (Or children. Let's be honest, this craft is not so complicated.) With a few rolls of washi tape and about ten minutes, you can make a lovely Chanukah card for a friend or family member. Let's take a look at the supplies you'll need:
- 1 Blank sheet of white cardstock, folded in half horizontally - My paper was 6x8 folded in half, but any size you like will work fine, as long as there is room for 9 strips of washi going across the bottom.
- Washi tapes of your choosing, all in the same width - Make sure you have the color or colors you'll want to use for flames, but beyond that you could have 1-9 different candle colors. I used five.
- Scissors
- Writing Utensil
Instructions:
Using the top photo as a guide, use strips of tape to create a menorah. Whatever order of patterns you choose is fine, but you might like to choose coordinating colors as I have. I ripped each piece to give it a more rugged edge look, but you can certainly cut it straight across if you like.
When you reach the bottom of the card, cut each piece of tape even with the card so that there is no excess on the other side. Be certain that your shamash (center candle) is taller than all of the other candles, and that the candles on either side decrease slightly in size so that there is enough room for the flames.
To make the flames, take the color of your choosing and cut little trapezoids - or triangles, or whatever random shape you like. I didn't mean for all of mine to end up looking similar, it just happened that way and I liked it. This project is pretty free form, so however your flames end up looking, it's important that you like it.
Write your festive Chanukah message inside, and there you have it! A simple washi tape Chanukah Card, full of handmade goodness.
Featured Washi Shop
All of the washi tapes seen in this project (except for the green one, which is from World Market) came from KitChenKitChenFun on Etsy. This shop sells individual rolls of washi tape for around $3, and sets of 3-5 rolls for $8-$10, with reasonable shipping, especially if you are buying a bunch. They also have wonderful sales from time to time, where you could get fun tapes at a discount. These washi tapes ship from China, so they take about 7-10 business days to arrive, but when you get them, it's worth it!
Don't forget to follow my Wishi Washi board on Pinterest for fun washi finds and crafts every day!
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Welcome to the inaugural Washi Wednesday post! Washi Wednesday is our new weekly feature focusing on our favorite, versatile little craft supply, washi tape.
Each week will include a washi craft tutorial, either of my design or linked from another blog, and a featured washi shop where you can stock up on these addictive treats. So, here is the first tutorial:
Washi Tape Chanukah Card
In my blogosphere travels, I've noticed there is a big shortage on fun Chanukah crafts that are not DIY menorahs for children. So, for you this week, a DIY menorah for adults! (Or children. Let's be honest, this craft is not so complicated.) With a few rolls of washi tape and about ten minutes, you can make a lovely Chanukah card for a friend or family member. Let's take a look at the supplies you'll need:
- 1 Blank sheet of white cardstock, folded in half horizontally - My paper was 6x8 folded in half, but any size you like will work fine, as long as there is room for 9 strips of washi going across the bottom.
- Washi tapes of your choosing, all in the same width - Make sure you have the color or colors you'll want to use for flames, but beyond that you could have 1-9 different candle colors. I used five.
- Scissors
- Writing Utensil
Instructions:
Using the top photo as a guide, use strips of tape to create a menorah. Whatever order of patterns you choose is fine, but you might like to choose coordinating colors as I have. I ripped each piece to give it a more rugged edge look, but you can certainly cut it straight across if you like.
When you reach the bottom of the card, cut each piece of tape even with the card so that there is no excess on the other side. Be certain that your shamash (center candle) is taller than all of the other candles, and that the candles on either side decrease slightly in size so that there is enough room for the flames.
To make the flames, take the color of your choosing and cut little trapezoids - or triangles, or whatever random shape you like. I didn't mean for all of mine to end up looking similar, it just happened that way and I liked it. This project is pretty free form, so however your flames end up looking, it's important that you like it.
Write your festive Chanukah message inside, and there you have it! A simple washi tape Chanukah Card, full of handmade goodness.
Featured Washi Shop
All of the washi tapes seen in this project (except for the green one, which is from World Market) came from
KitChenKitChenFun on Etsy. This shop sells individual rolls of washi tape for around $3, and sets of 3-5 rolls for $8-$10, with reasonable shipping, especially if you are buying a bunch. They also have wonderful sales from time to time, where you could get fun tapes at a discount. These washi tapes ship from China, so they take about 7-10 business days to arrive, but when you get them, it's worth it!
Don't forget to follow my
Wishi Washi board on Pinterest for fun washi finds and crafts every day!
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