Technique: DIY Custom Washi Tape

How many rolls of Washi Tape do you own? I'll bet I've collected at least 30 different colors, patterns, and widths. It's such a fun, inexpensive way to dress up a card. But all those rolls can really add up and sometimes you just run out of space to store them all. So here's a fun tip! You can create your own Washi tape to match your project. The Tape It stamp set by Fun Stampers Journey allows you to create your own Washi tape in a number of different patterns, and any color you want. 

You can stamp it onto plain white paper and it looks great. But if you want that true Washi tape transparent look, try stamping it on Journey Vellum and then cutting each end with a pair of pinking shears or other deckle edged scissors (or just tear it!) 

FSJ's True Color Fusion Inks can be stamped on just about any surface. It takes a while to dry on vellum and I'm impatient, so I used my Journey Heat Tool to set it in just a few seconds. Did you know that you can heat emboss on Journey Vellum? Our high-quality vellum is thicker than the typical vellum you can find at your local craft store, so it doesn't warp under the heat. Try embossing your Washi designs in any color of embossing powder you like. It looks spectacular in gold!

Check my blog tomorrow to see a card using my custom Washi tape. Here's a sneak peek: