Washi Tape Title Tutorial with Lisa

Hi Peas! For April, my 2012 : Captured class (it goes live tomorrow!) is going to be focusing on washi tape. I consider tape to be a staple in my stash - both for Project Life and for scrapbook layouts - & I'm excited to share some fun ways to use it with you. Today I've got a tutorial that combines diecutting and washi for a cool look. 

I used this technique earlier this month on a layout for the garden, and couldn't wait to try it again. I've got some step by steps so you can give it a try.

 

Open up silhouette studio and use the font tool to type out your word. I used a fairly blocky font so that there would be a lot of space for the tape to peek through.

This step is a little fussy. You'll need to position your word on the grid so that it's where you want it cut from the photo. I used the rectangular tool to draw a 4x4 square to represent my photo. I then rotated the word and moved it to the side of the square. Use a ruler to double check the placement on your photo - you don't want to put a letter into someone's head. ;)

Make sure to delete your guide box before you send the cut file to your silhouette!

Each time I've tried this, I've used the standard settings for heavy cardstock - I've found that it works well for me, but you might need to play around with the settings.

Position your photo on your Silhouette mat - use the guidelines to get it exactly where your box was on the page. I went ahead and taped mine in place on my mat - it's seen better days and sometimes small items like this can wiggle out of place while the machine is cutting.

My letters cut cleanly, but I needed to pop them out once I'd taken my photo off my mat.

Choose a journaling card and add washi tape. I went with a rainbow, and made sure it would peek out from under the edge of my photo.

Add your photo and admire your finished card. I love that switching up the font + tape colors will give this technique a new look everytime! You could also use the same idea with shapes - either diecut or punched.

If you give this a try, I hope you'll link me up! See you tomorrow for 2012 : Captured! - Lisa

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p.s.  Don't forget Garden Girl Shimelle has a weekend of fun going on over at her blog.  Her crop includes challenges, inspiration, tips and prizes!

 

Comments

[Amy H]

SUPER cute idea, Lisa!

[Melinda T]

Awesome idea and tip! Thanks for sharing!

[emily (justem)]

This is SO awesome. :)

[Mollie]

Great tutorial! I think I am finally convinced I need to buy a Cameo...NOW!

[Julie Campbell]

Fantastic & fun! Love it!

[Angie]

Love this idea!! Where is that journaling card from??
Thanks

[kristina]

I am so envious of your ability to do this... I feel like I don't have the time. I love the way it looks and you make it seem so easy. Nicely Done Lisa!
I love the tapes all lined up behind the word like that. great idea.
thanks for sharing it.

[lisa truesdell]

here's a link to the journaling card that i used - it's from a set by erica hernandez that's available at 2peas.

http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/shop/erica-hernandez/127747-digikit-4x6-set-1-templates/?filters=_erica+hernandez_%2Fdigital-kits

i'll get that info into the post as well! =)

thanks for the kind words, everyone!

[marcy]

love. mark my words... when my blade gets here...

[Karen Lazar]

Thanks for sharing, Lisa. This is such a cool idea. Cannot wait to see all your ways to use washi tape.

[Suz]

This is awesome! TFS.