Monday, September 17, 2012

Tape it up!

Hi everyone,

It's Monday again, and Simon Says Stamp and Show is back  with a new challenge. This week we gonna tape things up! I just started with collecting washi tape, like everybody else..., and this is a great opportunity to get use some.


Recently I received a memo pad as a gift with an order and I was very happy with it because I always write everything on little notes. So I can't have enough of memo pads. Only I did not like the look of the box. What a great reason to alter it! Out came the gesso to prime the box. I let it dry for a bit. Then it was time to plat with my favorite colors of paint. And there is no surprise there, I really love my blue and green paints. To tone the bright colors down a bit I watered some gesso and gave it coat of white wash. I blotted some of it off with a crumpled up tissue to get some texture to the box. I kept it really simple with the washi tape. I like the look of it. I wanted to leave the washi tape roll hanging like you see on displays or canvasses, but figured that that wasn't practical at all.





To join in all you need to do is make a project that fits this weeks challenge and you can be the winner of the $50 gift voucher that our amazing sponsor Simon Says Stamp offers. This prize will go to a random entry. So go over to the Stamp and Show Challenge blog, let the DT members inspire you and join in the fun!

Thank you for stopping by! Love to see you next time!

Hugs,
Sandra

15 comments:

Patricia said...

Wat een SUPER gaaf gemaakt weer Sandra!
Heerlijk fleurig van kleur!
Groetjes Patricia

Anna-Karin said...

Fabulous idea Sandra! It turned out so cool. Love the bright and happy colours and the great letters. Hugs!

Candy C said...

Sandra, your altered memo pad is very cool. Love the colors! Love the addition of the tape to the cover. Love the metal you've added. Great job! <3 Candy

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Hi Sandra, love your altered Memo Box, wonderful colours, layout and use of tape . Love the pen nibs in the corner, lovely dimensional addition. Tracy x

Suzanne C said...

Wonderful Memo Box. The colors are so fresh and beautiful! Lovely pop of color with the washi tape and the nibs are a perfect detail!

crealinedance said...

Hallo mooie doos heb je gemaakt.gr.Nel

Jenny Marples said...

Such a clever way of using this tape Sandra. Love it. Hugs, Buttons x

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Gorgeous!!! I LOVE the peeling paint look! The colors are grand!!! COOL project!

Annie said...

Fabulous Sandra ....lovely and colourful x

Anonymous said...

this is such a cool project!

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Stunning Memo box, Sandra! I really love the color palette you chose and the embellishments compliment it so wonderfully!

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

CraftLein* - enjoy creativity said...

OOOOhhhh wat leuk! Ik moet ook echt aan de slag voor deze challenge, jouw box is PRACHTIG!!

Liefs,
Leintje*

Sandy said...

Really neat ideas - I love he pens, I don't know what you call them but I like the on your box.
Sandy

JosƩ said...

Geweldig zeg! Ook mijn favoriete kleuren. Die kroonpennen er op vind ik geweldig!

Words and Pictures said...

Gorgeous colours and textures in the paints and tapes... thank you for your always lovely inspiration!
Alison x