Jolly Friends Class—Jolly Santa Washi Tape Cards

Jolly Friends—Jolly Santa Washi Tape Cards

I knew when I was creating my November Stamp-of-the-Month Class-To-Go Kit that I wanted to have a card that highlighted the awesome Warmth & Cheer Washi Tape package!  The colors and cozy patterns are traditional, yet whimsical.  I thought they would make the perfect background for our cheerful Jolly Friends Santa!

Background Basics—The Whisper White background measures 3-7/8" x 5-1/8". Once the washi tape is all adhered, it's layered on a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Basic Black, then mounted on a Whisper White card base.

Wonderful Washi Tape—I started by adding one strip of Warmth & Cheer Washi Tape diagonally across the center of the Whisper White layer.  Then I continued to add strips along the top and bottom until I filled the background about 3/4 of the way.  I tried to alternate the strips for a nice balance of color.  I tucked the ends of the strips around the back of the piece, and I did have to trim a little with Paper Snips around the corners.

Cheerful Greeting—I stamped the partial Tin of Tags greeting in Cherry Cobbler onto a 2-1/4" x 3-1/2" piece of Whisper White card stock.  TIP: The full sentiment actually says, "Spread Some Christmas Cheer," but I used my Paper Snips to cut the photopolymer stamp into 2 pieces that will easily fit back together like a jigsaw puzzle if I want to stamp the whole image again later. 

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I added a few Rhinestone Jewels to around the phrase for some sparkle!

The sentiment layer is matted onto a 2-3/8" x 3-5/8" piece of Basic Black, then popped up with Dimensionals.

Jolly Santa—I stamped the Jolly Friends Santa in Archival Black ink onto Whisper White, then hand-cut him out with super-sharp Paper Snips.  Like the elf from yesterday's post, I colored in his face using Blushing Bride ink and an Aqua Painter.  He's popped up with Dimensionals.

Jolly Hat—I used the coordinating Jolly Hat Builder Punch to create a Red Glimmer Paper Santa hat.  The trim and ball are stamped with images from Jolly Friends, then punched with the Jolly Hat punch, too.  The hat & ball are popped up with Dimensionals, and the trim is adhered with 3 Glue Dots. 

Two Cool—For the second version of this card, I just wanted to play with the background a bit.  This time, I kept the washi tape stripes going straight across.  You could also just add some torn pieces of tape behind the whole focal point.  I'll have to try that next!  Which way do you like the washi tape best?

I also changed the sentiment to Garden Green.  This is a quick & cute card that is super fun to assemble!

Complete Supplies List—"Clear" means a rubber stamp on a clear block. "Photopolymer" is see-thru.

• Stamps—Jolly Friends (photopolymer) OR Jolly Friends Bundle (photopolymer), Tin of Tags (photopolymer)
  
• Ink—Archival Black Ink; Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green
• Paper—Red Glimmer Paper; Basic Black, Whisper White
• Accessories—Warmth & Cheer Washi Tape, Rhinestone Jewels
• Tools—Jolly Hat Builder Punch OR Jolly Friends Bundle (photopolymer), Aqua Painter, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, SNAIL

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