Saturday, January 28, 2017

Challenge Your Stash

 I have joined a group on Splitcoast where we are Challenged to 'Use our Stash'. Additionally, each month we have a theme- this month is Silver, Black and White. Such a challenge gets you looking in your stash for some ideas- so much stash...hehehe  (I won't mention unused).


  I decided to get out the Washi Tape. I seem to believe I will not buy any more, then I walk by a display and behold, another roll I have to have.......
  I used a cardstock that I purchased many years ago that is black on the outside and white on the inside. I layered the Washi diagonally. The image (unused) is by Our Daily Bread Designs. The silver backing for the image and the musical notes are Christmas wrapping paper : )  . The musical notes dies are by Ellentina.
 Well, I could not stop at one......


  I used more vintage Washi this time. The image and sentiment are by Unity Stamps (also never used before).  I punched 3 hearts with a SU punch using the silver wrapping paper. I added Sparkle on the image using a Sakura Gelly Roll pen, then got carried away and outlined the image and al of the words in the sentiment.

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp- AG
Perfectly Created Chaos-Black and White +one color
Word Art Wednesday- AG

  I am almost back at full speed- I am loading all of the programs I use the most on my computer.  I still have not figured out how to fix the header on my blog, may have to try another change and see if it goes back to being centered : )

Thanks for stopping by!
Shelly

20 comments:

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Wow! Shelly, your creativity is amazing! Love the Washi treatment! And your cards... oh my goodness... perfect!

Unknown said...

These are great projects. I am particularly fond of the second one with the butterfly focal.

Stef H said...

absolutely stunning!

have a great weekend. like your new blog banner too!

hugs :)

jimlynn said...

All that washi tape goes together perfect! Love your cards!
Lynn

Lisa said...

They are both so gorgeous!! The Washi tape backgrounds look amazing!! Wow!! Love these!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Carol W said...

wow Shelly wo wonderful cards. Glad to see you posting. These cards are outstanding. Great job.

NanaConnie said...

These are fantastic, Shelly! I really love the washi tape, my friend, and the black and white combo is just perfect.

Margaret said...

Both cards are simply beautiful, but I love the music one the best. Love the image with the message attached to it. Love all the washi tape.

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

These are absolutely stunning!

Barb said...

Shelly--these cards are so pretty. I love the idea of using your washi tape as the background--genius!

I am so glad you are a member of the Challenge Your Stash group and I do hope you enjoy it too!

AO Creations said...

Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Perfectly Created Chaos, good luck!!! Amy DT

Michele said...

this is gorgeous and very unique, well done! xo

kiwimeskreations said...

What a gorgeous pair of cards Shelly - love the top one with the music notes in particular. Glad to hear I am not the only person to use silver wrapping paper on my cards!
Blessings
Maxine

Lynn McAuley said...

How beautiful these are, Shelly! Looks like I need to add more washi tape to my stash!!

*Vicki* said...

I don't know why I don't own that much washi tape because I see people using it and especially like this in such creative ways! I love your black and white design here Shelly!! It's always a wonderful idea to use up that stash! :) Thanks for sharing! HUGS

s.mcfeggan@gmail.com said...

Great idea with washi tape. Now I know what to do with that drawer full I have LOL.

Melissa Bove said...

Fabulous cards! Such wonderful designs!! Great use of the washi tapes!!

Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

hugs...
Melissa

trisha too said...

These are SO pretty, Shelly, very elegant.

Thank you for stopping by, it WAS great to "see" you, my bloggy friend!!!

Tammy said...

Two fabulous cards, I love this color combo and what a fantastic design using all of your washi tape, so beautiful!
Tammy x

Lynn Stevens said...

Such a Great use of your Washi tape.Beautiful!!!
I'm the same way it sits in my drawer, Guess I need to pull it out and play.
Hugs Lynn