UGLY WASHI TAPE! USE IT OR LOSE IT! Plus 10 Clean and Simple Cards [2024/146]

[@janasher4940]

Loved it "I splattered this darker gold onto the background, along with everything else in my room" - true. For this reason, I use a moving box that I turned into a 'spatter box'. I've had that box for 20 years. It is big and very pretty from all the sprays, splatters, and DIY experiments I've done over the years. I might want that box sides/bottom put into resin and set on my tombstone... Thanks for sharing how to turn ugly tape/paper into usable mystery sheets.

[@nbcascards]

That box sounds gorgeous! x

[@kkrolf2782]

Oh ‘jan’, I L O V E the idea of incorporating your splatter box into your monument!! None of our efforts may ever hang in the Louvre, but that’s not to say all of our efforts need to molder in the landfill!! And, even though so many choose cremation these days, there are still those who choose a grassy slope. And, I for one, enjoy occasionally checking out the older sites where we have the opportunity to get some insight into a past age. (It’s really astounding to know that each generation is SOOO uninformed of what’s gone before!)

[@anniefaint6373]

Some lovely cards made with your unloved washi tape ,. A great idea ,,,,xxxxx ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much 😊

[@heatherupton820]

How beautiful is the results of the ugly duckling washi becoming a glorious swan...love it...

[@nbcascards]

Many thanks! 😃❤️👍

[@cindypurvis2485]

Your creativity seems endless! Each card shows how far you can go! I too love the vases, but the heart flowers are so adorable, I want to see that garden.😊 Thanks for sharing!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@ChristieBrooks-f5r]

Love them all! I agree that adding the gold embossing powder. It really added something extra. Adding a bit of white wash added another texture, too. These are things I would not have thought of. Love, how your brain works! 😂

[@nbcascards]

Thank you!

[@allisonjames2923]

Those cards are absolutely lovely! Fresh, clean & simple with an interesting blend of colours & patterns. I’ve looked at my washi tape hoard a few times & wondered what to do with them & had difficulty finding ones to go together. But as you’ve shown, you can mix up all kinds of colours & patterns & get some fantastic combos! Thank you for the inspiration 😃

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@Highbridgegirl]

This is why i love your channel because you think outside of the box. My favourite is the Vase card. Thank you for inspiring me once again. Off to look 😳at my stash off washy tape. x

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much! Have fun. x

[@kathyreed6841]

I really wasn't sure where you were going with this, but I was pleasantly surprised at the end results. They were all cards to be proud of. It just goes to show how, when you have the skills, an 'ugly' can turn into a swan.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! :)

[@teleriferchnyfain]

Those washi tapes are GORGEOUS!!!!

[@nbcascards]

Each to their own!😊

[@lauramoore4064]

Wow love how those flowers look with that washi

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sallymoretti1066]

These cards turned out gorgeous! I’m truly enthralled at your talent, artistry, technique, and imagination. I’m so happy to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing with us all. 😊

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much! That's so kind. x

[@mandyhall1674]

All the cards are gorgeous but particularly love the vases - beautiful. Thanks Natalie and have a wonderful day x

[@shiba_inu_mom]

I was about commenting that too. The vases turned out so unique and artistic! Who would have thought those "ugly" washis would make this kind of result. Just gorgeous!

[@nbcascards]

Many thanks!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! x

[@karengage3296]

Ditto! ❤

[@papercrafttherapist7998]

The vases are my favorites too

[@margaretg2097]

Wow!!! I can't believe how beautiful you made all those ugly washi tapes. And to then create those gorgeous cards with them. You truly are a crafting genius, Natalie 🦋

[@nbcascards]

Aww ... Thanks so much! x

[@weefirebelle]

I really enjoyed watching this transformation of unloved washi tapes with added texture and embossing powder bling creation, I was still unsure at this point where this was going but....Wow! Die cutting this into so many little shapes to create so many beautiful cards is very inspiring 😍 I absolutely love the finished results. I think this is a genius idea! Thank you

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! It's amazing what cutting little shapes can do to a piece of ugly patterned paper. x

[@MarieLouise-e9c]

WOW, you put so much thought into your you tube presentations. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to inspire all your followers. I get quite excited when my you tube chime rings on my phone. Yippee another video from Natalie. Marie Louise 🎉🎉

[@nbcascards]

Wow, thank you!

[@susanfernandes7748]

So I sat down with my umpteen rolls of washi tape and after ten minutes, no ugly washi tape. I love it all! Thanks for the tips and tricks for the treatment of a washi tape background!

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure! x

[@sharonjohnstone5758]

😮 What a stunning outcome! They're gorjuss cards. Love, Love, Love.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@triciakaplan5201]

The butterfly die cuts came out beautifully, and all the cards are great, but the flower vase cards took my breath away! Stunning! I also appreciate how you are teaching principles for layout and design. I need help with that-very helpful!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the videos. x

[@LisaDigings]

Brilliant Natalie, I love using stuff I dont like and turning it into something I love, like this video shows.

[@nbcascards]

Great! Thanks for watching. x

[@rjfaustralia2653]

What a masterclass in how to create beautiful cards from so called “ugly” washi tape. Such fun to watch and inspiring too. I smiled to myself as I recognised 4 of them that I have in my rather large collection of washi tape! Have saved this to watch again. Tfs. Best Wishes, Rebecca in Australia 🇦🇺

[@nbcascards]

Many thanks! x

[@ssquilts]

This was amazing to see you transform that set of washi tape into beauty. You have certainly disproved the maxim “you can’t make a silk purse from a sow´s ear”. I really love the cards with the vases and flowers.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@ru4repeattoo]

12:34 -- "I'm really pleased with all of these." -- You should be! The composition turned out so beautifully. I would have never thought to paint over washi tape, but the result is just too amazing to avoid. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with all of us. ✨🤩💗

[@nbcascards]

Oh thank you so much! I'm glad you liked the end results. x

[@LisaDigings]

Brilliant use of all those washi tapes we all have and don't like or use thank you Natalie xx

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching. x

[@artblob]

I am more of a painting artist with little to no experience in the crafty side of art. I had no idea there were shape cutting devices like these. And i ADORE what you made with these washi tapes. And the cards turned out so amazing, oh glob. One day I will try this out, it seems so much fun! thank you so much for sharing your process!

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching. x

[@sherylvomhof9950]

@artblob, if you get a chance, check out Stacey Park (owner of a crafting store in California), esp. on Saturday morning 8am Pacific time. She has a 2.5 - 3 hour You Tube video every Saturday Morning where she teaches techniques using various craft products that she then has on sale for the next week. She's a lovely person. She has a huge warehouse sale a few times a year where many products are 50% - 90% off the retail price! She just started her current one this past Monday. The prices are so low due to her wanting to keep crafting affordable for everyone! She just became a licensed designer for 3 companies, in addition to owning/running her own local store! Blessings! :)

[@sherylvomhof9950]

Oops, sorry- the store is Scrapbooking Made Simple.

[@michelegourd5742]

Natalie, What an awesome idea!! You are so very creative !! It always amazes me how you can have so many lovely ideas!! I so very much enjoy your videos!! I look forward to them every day!!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

My goodness Natalie. What a fab idea to make a background sheet out of old unwanted washi tape. It just proves that we can make a go out of so many of our unused items. You have inspired me to give this a try. Thanks so much. ❤ 🇨🇦 😊

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome! Have fun. x

[@debbieduran6791]

Your creativity is unlimited!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you!

[@cmcarpenter123cardsandthings]

Beautiful cards. Great use of washi tape xxx

[@nbcascards]

Thanks!

[@susanwassall413]

I loved how you went from very dark washi tape into Beautiful cards, you share so much inspiration with us all ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! :)

[@moirahansen1955]

Thank you. Great ideas and beautiful cards. I especially like the ones with the vases. So inspirational. 👏😊💕

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@lesleyebdon8044]

What fabulous cards again! Now I'm regretting sending my old washi to the charity shop, lol.

[@nbcascards]

LOL! Thanks. x

[@glendathorne7008]

I would never have thought of doing this with my washi tapes, WOW! Beautiful cards and fantastic tips and techniques. Thank you for sharing your time & talent. 💌

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BettySimon-jk9wi]

These cards turned out beautiful. Very creative way of using up those washing tapes. Instead of being unattractive designs, by adding the paint, stencil, and gold embossing powder, and then using your different dies, they just turned out beautiful. Will definitely try this in the future. Thank you.

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure! x

[@trishhoapili7587]

You popped up on my feed and I have to say I love the ideas and the cards are so fresh and unique! Great ideas! 😊

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much 😊

[@maggiebrinkley4760]

These are gorgeous! And I love the word 'sprinklage' it's so descriptive!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Maggie! x

[@RosyJalifi]

I don’t tire tells you how wonderful you are. You’ve created beauty out of not-so-pretty beginnings.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you for the encouragement. :)

[@rebeccamiller3248]

The washing tape looks so feminine with the flowers but the color looks perfect for a man's card because the tapes reminded me of the print on men's ties. The types we used to give my Dad.

[@nbcascards]

Lovely!

[@MichelleGandy-c8d]

Gorgeous paper, gorgeous cards. Love it! You are giving me so much washing tape inspiration ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement. 👍

[@ruthjames715]

Wow, what an amazing transformation. Ruth down under.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@yteldee]

Fabulous way to use unloved washi. The masterboard and cards are so pretty.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@BetsyFlannery]

I was so lucky the day I found you! Such creativity!

[@nbcascards]

Aww .... thanks so much!

[@tracytracy622]

Theyre all just beautiful! ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@patriciabutler8628]

Great ideas for the washi tape. Love the cards you created with it 💕

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@BlessedtobeMimi]

Wow you did so much with that tape. Beautiful cards!! I’m amazed!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! x

[@sallyc.9017]

I thought the washi tape project would be a mess, but it made the cutest embellishments! Great idea.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@gailgonzalez4547]

Amazing use of Washi tape. I look forward to trying this. You amaze me with your creativity. ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@marshathornburg4352]

5 star video! You put washi on a whole new level. Thanks, can't wait to try all these ideas!!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! x

[@LisaDigings]

This is defo my favourite of the videos Ive seen so far xx

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement. 👍

[@shirleyeames-rk9wd]

I was dubious at the beginning but you certainly are an artist. The cards are wonderful. I will try this with designer paper I no longer like. A brilliant idea.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@mellyj3874]

Love these! The flowers are beautiful, and the vase are amazing.. Great cards

[@nbcascards]

Many thanks! x

[@nalinipatel3263]

Those cards turned out beautiful . At first, I too wasn’t sure about the paper and die cuts but then you used your magical wand and turned them into gorgeous card. I loved all of them! Keep sharing your creativity ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! Will do. x

[@janasher4940]

Wonderful white space cards with these dies. I am thinking about 'white space' cards more and more.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks!

[@margvideo]

Amazing ideas again! Thank you Natalie - will be getting my washi tapes out now! Xx

[@nbcascards]

Fab! Have fun. x

[@theresah4846]

These are super cute! I love every one of them. The vases are my favourite but what a great way to use washi that you wouldn’t otherwise incorporate. Thanks!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@lindavinson1273]

Wonderful idea! The board came out so cool - adding the paint and other things really picked it up a notch. These cards are really awesome. 🥰

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@dotmitchell8912]

What lovely ideas you have given me , I can see me using up my wasti tape and lots of scraps of dsp . Thank you from New Zealand

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@jeanhaywood6935]

What a wonderful imagination you have. Great inspiration. I never know what to do with ugly washi tape. Thank you NB

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure!

[@kiwipommiegirl]

WOW! Stunning cards Natalie,what a great way to use up washing you're not keen on. I really likevyour anti-sratic sock too! Tysm,Ann in NZ☺️👏❤️

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@hankejoosen4029]

Absolutely gorgeous cards!🤩🤩🤩

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@cindytartt4048]

Absolutely gorgeous!!! 🇦🇺❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! 😊

[@kathimassey312]

You are absolutely amazing!! When you started putting all of those tapes on the paper I thought “well, here’s a technique I’ll never use”. At the end of the video I can’t pick a favorite card because they are all so beautiful!! I love the master board concept and would like to see as many as you’d like to make! And I laughed out loud when you said you had splatter all over everything-I do too.😊

[@nbcascards]

LOL! Many thanks! :)

[@CanadianQueenmagenta]

The washi tape sitting in your container looked very sad! You gave them a whole new life. Your master board looked terrific and the end result is impressive. Once again thank you, Natalie, for all your inspiration.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much, Jan!

[@ahtijansson9283]

at first i thought mmmmmm maybe not....but then those flowers wow

[@nbcascards]

Many thanks! 😃❤️👍

[@bonnerdebbie]

Natalie, you outdid yourself, stunning cards and SO many great ideas!! Thank you so much!!

[@nbcascards]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@MargueriteAtHome]

Wow! What a difference it makes going from not so attractive washi tapes by themselves to embossing and stenciling them then cutting them with smaller dies. The die cuts are very appealing. Great, great idea, Natalie. I especially like your card with the little heart die cuts. Thank you for today’s inspiration! 😊

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Marguerite! :)

[@sharonhunt6758]

What an inspired idea! And what beautiful cards you made! I love this idea! The cards with the additional strip of washi were particularly beautiful because it think it added color that was pulled from the embellishments. I can’t wait to make my own! Thank you again for sharing so many ideas with us! ❤

[@nbcascards]

Many thanks! Have fun! x

[@sharmlanaidoo6708]

Wow.... the die cuts look great, you could never say they were once not so pretty washi's 😆I am soo gona try this.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! Have fun. x

[@gailrodgers3079]

A lot of terrific ideas. When you embossed what looked like fences that sheet looked amazing. I especially love the jug cards. They looked like they should be in a museum. And I have got to get to bed! Thanks.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@jogriffiths4797]

I love the whimsical flowers & hexigon cards

[@nbcascards]

Thank you, Jo!

[@Degirl1563]

I love this idea. Beautiful!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! x

[@ginatrevino5514]

WOW!!! REALLY PRETTY CARDS!!! ❤🎉

[@nbcascards]

Many thanks! :)

[@roxannecampbell3100]

Love all your card designs! What a great idea for unloved washi! So creative! 😊

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@rhodamabbott8101]

Wow, what a lovely lot of cards.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much 😊

[@scrapper6928]

Wow! Simply Wow! You turned some not-so-pretty washi tape into several masterpieces! I wasn't sure when you started the creative process how it was going to turn out... but, OMGosh... FANTASTIC!!!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked the end result. x

[@heatherrobertson1113]

The vase cards are my favourites, though they're all lovely 😊

[@nbcascards]

Glad you like them!

[@kathyaclaude4966]

Amazing cards. Absolutely gorgeous❤❤❤

[@nbcascards]

Glad you like them!

[@goldpig1964]

Very nice!! Those heart flowers are adorable!!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much 😊

[@flowerlila21248]

WOW, you made them beautiful. It's like a makeover show when it starts with a woman with messy hair, no makeup, wearing a sweatshirt and sweatpants, in sneakers, and then she comes out with a beautiful haircut, make-up, and dress and everyone like Ahhhh, WOW. That's what you did here. Well done. BY THE WAY, I use a whole punch for a flower center -yellow, brown, gold paper. I even have a whole puncher that makes a small heart, I use that too, for a personal touch. 😘

[@nbcascards]

Yes! Thank you!

[@barbaratanouye4524]

so creative....never would have thought to use washi like this!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! x

[@Stampinwithjo]

I really LOVE this idea! I have a gazillion rolls of washi and a lot that I don’t care for. I’m going to give this a go!!

[@nbcascards]

Great! Have fun. x

[@jennyblair331]

I absolutely love this set of cards. What a great gift set they would be. Great ideas. Thanks

[@nbcascards]

Many thanks! x

[@matthewmacarthur2305]

Really enjoyed this video. You made a great master board & cut some interesting things out of it. The cards came out lovely. My faves were the ones with the vases. TFS -Sarah

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@12lesflo]

Great work. Loved the washi vases. ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much 😊

[@annerobbins4690]

Again, you inspired me to use what I already have! Played with my stash of Washi today and created some new backgrounds!!

[@nbcascards]

Wonderful!

[@sholiCrafts]

I absolutely love this idea, the colours work really well together, tfs

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@mrsmorgann0000]

You are a crafty genius! Beautiful cards. Tfs!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@marysandersmacfadyen2675]

What a beautiful, brilliant way to use up washi.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@mitzip2748]

Loved this technique and I have a very large surplus of washi, so thank you for the great ideas! Lovely cards, and I also love the vases!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@annekeschep8148]

Brilliant idea! The patterned paper turned out very beautiful and the cards you made are just stunning!! I would love to know more about the sentiments with tags around it please!! Thank you for sharing this, I am going to play with my washi tapes… Thanks👍

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! These are the sentiment stamps amzn.eu/d/e4j5SYS

[@annekeschep8148]

@@nbcascards found them and ordered, thanks for sharing👍

[@deniselothrop70]

These cards are beautiful! Love how you used washi yo ground the vases.

[@nbcascards]

Glad you like them!

[@lesleydrew9843]

These cards turned out lovely, this was a great way to use up the ugly tapes with lots of playing in making the masterboard. This was full of inspiration and I'm going to do the same today. Thank you for sharing x

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Lesley! Have fun. x

[@heidizoeller9652]

This technique is so original and innovative! I love these cards! I'll be trying this out with my own stash of washi tape!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@ernestinebyrne9912]

Oh my these are so fabulous. I love it so much. Thank you.

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@maryannebaker4314]

Great ideas. Love the vases and flowers

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@justlm316]

Cool techniques I loved the gold embossing! Fabulous cards 🩵

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@Honeybee1975..]

I love these cards! They’re beautiful! I am so amazed and appreciative of everything you share and always look forward to seeing what you come up with! You’re amazing and you’re creativity is always so awesome! Thank you for always sharing such great videos and techniques. Love them all!!!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@htmorrison9271]

These are STUNNING!!! The background paper you made is amazing!!

[@htmorrison9271]

Are the grungy sentiments still available?

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nbcascards]

Yes, they're here amzn.eu/d/e4j5SYS

[@angelaharnett6437]

Wow , what a great range of cards , all made from washi that you may never had used . I so wish i had your creativity . TFS Natalie x

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@dstrick12]

Amazing! When you started with the Washi tape, I didn’t care for those tapes either. WOW! You transformed them into something else with just a few steps. Lovely cards! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@effieshaw4582]

These cards are absolutely beautiful ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!