New Product Tuesday: Doodlebug Design Candy Stripes Washi Tape Card

Hello friends,

It has been a while since I've posted a "New Product Tuesday" project, but today's project is super fun I couldn't resist.  As some of you know, I was introduced to the planner craze a little while ago by my friend Irene at Shabby Chic Crafting.  She got me hooked on the Erin Condren Life Planner.  I've also been checking out the Emily Ley Simplified Planner and just yesterday, Sugar Paper LA announced their line of exclusive planners are coming to Target again later this week.  They have a select few planners on their website as well and I just love the patterns and colors.

However, today's post isn't really about planners.  It's about WASHI TAPE which I used in my planners.  I've been a fan of washi tape for a several years but only recently discovered skinny washi tape!  I just love this Doodlebug Design Candy Stripes Washi Tape.  I also love their bright and colorful patterned paper and embellishments.  Do you remember the Father's Day post  featuring the crab on the swing?  Well, the patterned paper I'm using in today's card is from that same "sunkissed" paper collection, but this time I'm adding washi tape and some of Doodlebug's "summer" sprinkles shapes to the mix.  SOOOO fun!

I know, I know, it's getting cold in other parts of the country, but here in Los Angeles we're experiencing 90-degree heat, so it still feels like summer!

Materials:

• Doodlebug Design candy stripes washi tape
• Doodlebug Design sunkissed 6x6 pattered paper and "this and that" sticker sheet
• Doodlebug Design summer sprinkles and shapes
• White card base: 4.25"W x 11"H, scored at 5.5" mark
• Simon Says Stamp stitched rectangles die
• Lawn Fawn Stacked scalloped rectangle stackables dies
• Sizzix Scalloped Circles dies
• Foam Adhesive
• Adhesive Tape Runner

Directions:

• Apply washi tape in strips across a piece of white card stock

• Using the largest stitched rectangle die, cut out the card insert.  You'll need to run this through your die cutting machine a few times to make sure it cuts through the tape layers.
• Glue a 3.5" square of ice cream/popsicle paper to the top center of the card.   

• Cut a scalloped rectangle and scalloped circle from white card stock.  Cut a yellow scalloped border from two scalloped circle dies to accent the center piece. Adhere these three pieces to the center of the card using foam adhesive.
• Add stickers to the center of the scalloped circle.
• Add the sentiment from the sunkissed collection sticker sheet and adhere it to a piece of pink card stock.  Hand cut a fishtail at the end.
• Add the camera sticker and adhere to the card with foam adhesive.

That's all!  Super fun and crazy cute.  I love these colors!  Happy Fall, all (even if it feels like summer outside)!

2015 CHA Make & Take Exchange "Thank You" Card

Hello friends,

I attended the 2015 CHA MEGA Show in Anaheim, CA this past week.  It was such a wonderful, creative experience and I met so many incredibly talented designers, manufacturers and creative professionals.  One of the workshops I attended was a Make and Take Exchange.  Similar to a Cookie Exchange, we all made 26 Make and Takes and "traded" with other crafters.  Over 30 people attended the workshop.  Below is an image of my Make and Take featuring Chibitronics Circuit Stickers - easy to use stickers that light up!

I also created a Flipagram video showing the various steps outlined in detail below:

Materials:

• One Chibitronics White LED circuit sticker
• One 3V Battery
• 1”W x 2”H paper for Battery Holder
• CopperTape
• Foam Adhesive
• 3.75”W x 5.5”H Patterned Paper (Die Cuts With a View Gilded Paper, Simon Says Stamp Stitched Circles Die)
• 4.25”W x 5.5”H Embossed Flat Card (Simon Says Stamp Hand Lettered Winter Wishes, Ranger Liquid Platinum Embossing Powder)
• 4.25”W x 5.5”H Folded Card Base
• Ribbon
• Glue Dots
• Adhesive Tape Runner
• 1/8” Hole Punch
• Pencil

Directions:

Top Flat Card Prep:

1. Tie the ribbon to the top of the patterned paper and place at approx. 1/4” from the top of the card.  I usually tie a bow onto the flat ribbon and then use glue dots to wrap the ribbon around the back of the card.

• Adhere the patterned paper to the “thanks” card with your adhesive tape runner. 
• Using a 1/8” hole punch, punch a hole through the largest star above “thanks”
• Temporarily place this flat card on top of the folded card and trace the hole with a pencil.  This is where your Chibitronics circuit sticker will go.
• Set aside the patterned paper piece.

Adding the Light Sticker:

• Fold the battery holder in half.  On the inside of this paper, write a “+” on one side and “-” on the other.

• Glue the “-” down with the “+” flap folded up.  This is where the battery will sit.
• Using the copper tape, run the tape along one side of the pencil mark (as close to it without covering it) to the “-” on the battery holder.  Tear it once you hit the middle of the battery holder.
• Using the remaining copper tape, run the tape along the other side of the pencil mark, again as close to it without covering it, to the “+” on the battery holder.  If you need to fold the tape, the best way is to fold away from the direction you want the tape to go, and then fold the tape back on itself.
• Using washi tape, cover any parts of the “+” tape that might touch the bottom of the battery.
• On the circuit sticker, you will notice a “+” and “-” side.  The “+” side is wider.  The “-” side is the pointy side.  Place the sticker on the pencil dot so the pointy “-” side touches the copper tape leading to the “-” of the battery holder and the wider “+” side touches the copper tape leading to the “+” of the battery holder. 

• Add the battery to the battery holder.  Close the flap to test the light.
• Add foam adhesive to the inside edge of the battery holder, so the battery doesn’t roll into the middle of the card. 
• Use the remaining foam adhesive and place around the rest of the card to even out the dimension.

Putting it All Together and Storage:

1. Place the “Thanks” flat card on top of the folded card base.  Be sure to line up the dots so the light shines through the punched hole.
2. To turn off the lights for storage, you can either take out the battery, or just slide a piece of scrap paper between the battery and the copper tape and pull to remove when you want to use it.
3. If you remove the battery, just store it away from the copper tape so it doesn’t drain.

Enjoy!  Please leave a comment below if you have any additional questions and I'd be happy to answer them!  Have a great day!