Washi Workshop with Adrienne

Hi, everyone!  It's Adrienne here with a festive Washi Workshop for you today!  

I was sitting in my craft room a few weeks ago looking through some supplies when I found a huge stash of binder rings that I normally use for my mini albums.  I immediately thought of using them to make festive washi wreaths for the holidays!  These wreaths are super easy to assemble and can be used for more than just ornaments.

Here's what you'll need:

Washi Tape (of course!)  Make sure to add a few wide washi styles as well!  

You'll also need medium or large size binder rings (mine were about 1 3/4 inches wide), about 16 inches of baker's twine or ribbon, scissors, glue dots, and 5 inch doilies from Freckled Fawn.

After you round up your supplies, your ready to get started!

*I used about 4 inch long washi strips...you can always trim them down as you add your layers if needed.

*I used about 7 inches of wide washi strips and then folded them in half before adhering them to the back of the wreath with glue dots.  This also makes it easier to see where you need to add extra strips.

*I used my circle cutter to cut out the doily's center, but you could also trace a circle and cut it out with scissors.  

*I added a bit of bling to this wreath...feel free to dress up your wreath any way you wish!

Whether you like traditional or trendy seasonal colors, Freckled Fawn has TONS of beautiful washi tape to help coordinate with your holiday decor!

These wreaths would look beautiful hanging on the tree or attached to a pretty package!  You could also dress up your mantle or place in an open frame for a trendier look.  Have fun and I hope you enjoyed my little Washi Wreath Tutorial!  Happy Holidays, everyone!!!

xoxo - Adrienne

washi workshop with melissa

December 1st is just a day away and I'm finally getting around to finishing up my Christmas Countdown.  Today I have a very simple washi workshop for you showing how you can use washi tape very easily to dress up your holiday projects.

I love the look of washi layered over vellum and glassine because of the translucent look it adds, so each of my samples today use washi combined with these elements.  

Washi is such a quick way to add character and color.  I've just layered strips of washi in different patterns and colors across the bottom of my glassine bags and in an instant, they are transformed.  I used Wide Green Washi and Pink Victorian Washi on this first bag....both so YUM!

A quick strip of Reindeer washi across this fun pink vellum envelope and you're set to go....truly the cutest washi on earth I think!

I used a strip of Red Chevron washi to secure the patterned paper around this spool...I love that washi tape can be repositioned for situations just like this.  Now the fun activity waiting to be explored on Dec. 7th can be unraveled and secured again for next year.

A quick banner created by folding Blue Picnic Table Plaid washi over a trinket pin makes the perfect embellishment.  

A bit of Freckled Fawn Woodgrain washi across the bottom of this bag and more Red Chevron...both perfect patterns for the holidays.  

Day 9 has a punch of Aqua Airmail washi layered over a green vellum tag and then another washi banner attached to a trinket pin created with Pink Picnic Table Plaid washi.

I used a variety of washi strips layered beneath a vellum layer here on this mitten tag.  I love how vellum can soften up bold colors and patterns in a hurry.  

I've still got a few more days to go until I'm done with my project, but with my handy stash of washi nearby, I will love every minute of creating!

Thanks for visiting and Happy December!

Melissa

recent layouts from Anna-Maria

washi tapes:

grey airmail

sketched polka dot

geometric star - gold and silver

 washi used:

gold airmail

Melissa's ohDEERme

And here we have the lovely Melissa's creations with the

August ohDEERme kit.

I really love the theme of this kit.

Very vintage. Very wanderlust.

grab one for yourself here :)

Naomi's ohDEERme

Naomi sent over her creations with the

August ohDEERme kit.

Love what you see?! Want to make some loveliness of your own!

There's still a few kits left, grab one here.

Allison's ohDEERme August

Hi everyone! Allison here to share my creations with the August ohDEERme kit. I was definitely travel inspired with this kit! My oldest is obsessed with travel so these first two pages were dedicated to him.

I told him the other day the meaning of the word wanderlust. He said "Yes! That's me!"

My last project is a fun way to give a gift card or certificate. 

Just because you are giving an envelope doesn't mean you can't dress it up!