Thanks to Microsoft Bing Smart Search for inspiring and sponsoring this craft post. #ThisIsBing
Several weeks ago Consumer Crafts had a blowout sale on washi tape for just $1 per roll. Needless to say, I went hog wild and purchased a roll of practically every design they had. It doesn’t take much to make this girl happy! I have also picked up some great Christmas washi tape from Amazon. I’ve since had so many ideas swimming around in my head of all the things I could do with this magic tape. I caught a miserable cold last week and got busy with work, so all that washi tape has been sitting on the craft table collecting dust. I was browsing some paper crafts on the new Bing Smart Search, and found the inspiration to make these fun Washi Tape Christmas Tree Cards. I am so happy with how they turned out!
I recently updated my PC from Windows 8 to 8.1 and have really been enjoying using the new Bing Search. It’s a super fast way to find what you’re looking for on your touch device. You don’t even have to open a browser. Just swipe from the side of your tablet or PC and start typing in the search bar. One search brings you information from across your device, the cloud, apps, and the web.
As a visual person, the large images are very appealing and help me to find what I need quickly. No more endless rows of blue links–save time and clicks with easy-to-read results.
One of my favorite Microsoft Bing Search features is the web previews which help you see at-a-glance what the web page looks like behind each search result. That means fewer clicks to find the right link. Plus, you can take action right from the search results. Launch apps, open files, call a friend, change settings, and more, all with a single click.
Washi Tape Christmas Tree Cards How-To
I am so happy to have found the inspiration to make my washi tape Christmas cards. If you are not familiar with washi tape, it’s inexpensive paper thin craft tape that can be used in a variety of ways. It’s readily available in local craft stores and online. These Christmas cards took me just minutes to make. I simply folded a piece of card stock paper in half, tore the washi tape into graduated pieces, and gently pressed the tape onto the card. I was thrilled to realize that I had some gold star tape in my stash, for the tops of the trees.
What sort of inspiration or projects will you be searching for using Bing Smart Search?
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How cute! I love this! Im slowly becoming addicted to washi tape i could cover the entire house with it 😉
Nice cards. I had never heard of Washi tape until last week.
I like how you can preview a site before visiting it on Bing.
Very cool do-it-yourself Christmas cards! 🙂
I love those cards. It would be a really great craft for kids, too. As a matter of fact, I think I will have my boys make some of these for their grandparents.
Such a creative and EASY idea to make you own cards! COOL!
I never heard about this tape. Very cute!
Those are really neat, I can barely get my Christmas cards out in time so I won’t be making them any time soon, LOL. I love using Bing for search, I get such relevant results when I use it compared to other search engines.
Well, I don’t know if I will be using bing search. I don’t have windows 8 and I like to use a more private search like startpage.com but I think these cards are tres chic. I have heard a lot about washi tape and always wondered how one would use it in crafting. This is a great idea.
What a cute creative idea. I would have never thought something so simple could be so pretty. This is another one of your crafts I can do with the kids not to mention it’s cheap 🙂
That’s such a cute idea!
What a great idea. I have so much washi tape just waiting to be used.
Those are awesome cards! I love how simple yet how festive they are!
Those are really cute cards. I actually have some Christmas-print washi tape, and now I know what my daughter and I can use it for, thanks!
That is so creative!! I love how they turned out.
Wow, what a great idea! So easy to do and very creative, my kids and I would enjoy doing this!Love it!!!
What fun ideas. I just loving creating cards with Washi tape.
these are such nice cards, I will have to try something like this!
Super cute and easy idea, something I could actually make!! LOL.
I have not bought Washi Tape yet because I am afraid I will get hooked. These cards are so cute! I may have to go out and buy some just to make our holiday cards.
Aww, those are so cute and they look easy enough for me to make them. I love washi tape and Bing!
Looks amazingly fun to do and easy would love to do this with the children – another great idea
I love these! What a great idea for using up some of our washi tape. My daughter is obsessed with washi tape and has every color and style she can find. I have got to have her make some cards for her friends. Thanks for the great idea!
How do you like Windows 8 so far? I looove your cards, they are adorable!!
It took a little getting used to at first, but I like it a lot now.
Very cute and clever! I love this idea!!! You are so creative! 🙂
You scored a great deal on Washi tape. I love it. Now every time I wrap the present I tape it up with washi tape. You can even make a birthday cake card design similar to the technique used for Christmas trees on your cards.
I’ve seen references to Washi tape here and there, but never really understood what it was. Thanks for the explaination! As for Bing Search, I prefer it Google. I seem to get more results!
Whoa… I need to get some of this tape. HOW FUN! I love what you did with it!
Those cards are so cute, I would love to get a gift that was handmade like that. Very creative.
I haven’t used Washi Tape before, but those cards look so cute and so easy!
i love washi tape. i have an ever growing collection. it’s just so versatile
I’ve seen Washi tape around but haven’t used it. This is a great idea for your cards.
You did a great job with those cards! I love Washi Tape – it’s so fun! I work off a MAC so I’m not familiar with Microsoft Search Bing, but my husbands new Windows tablet is probably Windows 8.1. I will have to check it out.
Your Christmas cards look so cute!
I love Washi Tape! Looks so cute but so easy to use.
It’s so true that Bing is really visually oriented which makes it extra appealing!
Oh my goodness those are too cute! I have an obsession with Washi tape but don’t own any because I don’t know what to do with it- well, you just gave me a reason to buy some!
I love them. Your Christmas cards are so cute. My girls and I make ornaments but never cards. I like the idea.
I love this idea. I have been trying to find something for my daughters class to do as a holiday project and I think they would enjoy making these. Thank you posting.
That is super cute, I never saw that tape before.
I love these! I have never used Washi tape before but I’m definitely inspired now!
a very creative way to use tape; the designs are endless with so many kinds of tape you can purchase.
I received a free sample of the washi tape and now I am in love!! The variety of colors and patterns is astounding. It is sooo user friendly, no worries about placing it improperly, just take it off and redo without harm to your project. I can’t say enough positive things about it and I love your Holiday cards you made with it. Thanks!!
Thanks for the ideas. I have been seeing Washi Tape around and did not really know what to do with it. I think I could manage the tree cards. 🙂
That’s a creative use for washi tape. Will have to keep that idea in mind when making Christmas cards for next year.
How adorable! I never noticed this tape before, in my gleanings for post-holiday bargains, I’m going to grab this if I can get some for next year!!!
I love all kinds of crafts!!! will look for new ideas!!
I will be searching for holiday craft ideas. My daughter loves to make stuff for the holidays!
I am looking for a creative way to make a sign or letters to spell out my nephews name above his crib. I want it to look nice but unique too. I love crafts so this GC would be awesome to use towards his name craft project.
Really big on the paracording thing… bracelets, key chains, lanyards, etc.
I am working on project for my mom
Definitely cards. I do many home made scrapbooking style cards
I’ve never done Washi tape but would love to, so would search Washi tape ideas
New ways to display family pictures.
I want to find left handed crochet patterns for hats. I want to learn something new
I will be working on Valentine’s Day Decor.
I will be searching for Christmas scrap book ideas
I’ll be using Bing search to find ideas for displaying my photos
New patterns for rainbow loom bracelets!
I hope to use the products in a painting.
I have never seen this before so I must thank you for posting! Having 2 boys I’m seeing I miss out on so much! Washi tape? This is a whole new world!!!
These are really cool and I like washi tape but I won’t use Bing if I don’t have to.
Some knitting basics. Learning how to knit!
I am looking for projects with modge podge. I just got some as a gift.
Thanks for hosting the giveaway! I’m looking for bead craft ideas, though I love crafting anything that I can think of!
cards, cards and more cards
I’m hoping to make all my family’s gifts next year, so I’d like to get some ideas for collages and cards. Thanks!
I like scrapebooking.
I will be looking for inspiration for an inexpensive diy birthday party for my soon-to-be four year old daughter.
I love to look at organizing posts.
I had never heard of Bing Smart Search before your post
I will be searching for how to dye paper for collages and art journaling
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I will use Bing Smart Search to look for patterns for sewing patterns and projects.
I just found out that my first grandchild is on the way, so I will be looking for ideas for things to make for the baby!!
I adore all things Bing. and use this search engine many times a day. When I heard people were upcycling toilet paper tubes, I knew these were some peeps I wanted to roll with (unavoidable pun). I searched for wreaths and found a sample I could copy. I am pretty pleased with the result. I wanted it to be season changeable so teeny clothespins are currently holding on children’s picture book pages from ‘Twas the Night Before .. I can then put big sappy pink hearts for Valentine’s, or maybe, in keeping with the kids theme, find some vintage cupid card ephemera, the kind we used to leave in each others cubby at school.
I would be searching for ideas for making my own cards using paint and collage.
I’ll be using it for recipes
I’m looking for more projects that involve Mason jars.
Home decor!
New Quilt ideas
To make all my own cards next year for all the holidays
I’ve never heard of bing smart before. I think I’d look up inspiration for organizing my craft room. It’s a project I took on for the holidays.
I would use bing to look up crafty ways to make a cute picture with the washi tape for my sons animal themed nursery.
Birthday and Valentines Day cards would be fun.
I’ll be searching for a way to easily paint a vanity bench that I’m re-purposing.
Some card crafts 🙂
baby blanket knitting projects
Any type of quilling.
I’ll be searching for some DIY kid toys/furniture I can make.
i want to make some doctor who crafts
I think it’s time to start some new spring crafts!
diy statement necklaces
Making gifts for Valentines Day!
I am thinking ahead to Valentine’s Day right now.
DIY Christmas wreaths
I want to start making some Valentine’s Day decor
I’ll be searching for holiday craft ideas.
I am looking for Holiday gift crafts
I’ll be searching for scrapbooking layouts.
I am always searching for recipe and home décor ideas! Those cards are super cute.
I have 4 children ages 7-13 so would love some ideas for them. They are into Doctor Who and The Hobbit.
Wedding stuff/crafts!
I’m always looking for new crochet patterns!
I would like to do some new home decor projects with candles.
I look for mixed media & mosaic ideas.
I’m going to use it to get ideas for the best ugly Christmas sweater next year.
Now that Christmas is over, I will be searching for ideas for my daughters 4th birthday party next month
ill be looking for dessert recipes.
My son has taken up weaving and I would look for different looms and weaving ideas.
I often use Bing search when Im looking for handmade card ideas.
I’m going to learn to knit this year, so I’ll be searching for tutorials on how to do it.
I like looking for projects I can do with my 3 year old!
I didn’t know you could do a search like that on your smart phone. Thanks for letting me know. That is so much easier than trying to search for it on your own. I can think of loads of things Bing could help me with. Recipes for certain ingredients I have on hand, or craft projects like you did.
I’ll be searching for Valentine’s Day projects
Valentines day crafts for me and my kiddos!
I’ll search Bing for Valentine’s Day projects to do with my daughter.
different idea for scrapebooks
I would make holiday thank you cards with my nieces! 🙂
I’m sure I will use it all of the time searching craft ideas for the kids… who am I kidding… We all know that the craft projects are really for myself!!! LOL
I’ll be searching for DIY covered bulletin board ideas for my daughter’s room!
I love washi tape!! The card turned out super cute!! I’d use it to search Silhouette projects since I got one 🙂
Love making greeting cards and always looking for new ideas and supplies
Crafts to do with my girls.
I love the creativity. Make it your own.
I love searching for new projects to do with my daughter or with my class. I guess the next one would be valentines day!
New Year’s and Valentine’s Day crafts.
I want to come up with some kids crafts.
Valentine’s crafts to do with my kiddos.
What a simple, but cool idea! I like making my own cards, and this one is so easy. 🙂
Love the cards! Would love to find more ideas like that!
I think my next project search will be for origami patterns… Yes, origami. I want to make origami birthday cards for my friends.
Bracelet projects for my kids.
I’ll be using Bing Smart Search to look for inspiring new fabric collections!
I want to make keepsake type all-occasion cards
washi tape is so popular this year!
I will look for new craft ideas and knitting patterns.
I would use bing search for hair ideas and clothes.
I will be using Bing to search for DIY gifts for family and friends!
l would look for projects for school.
I would search for a dinosaur craft for my boys!
Valentines Day crafts.
I would be using it to search for how to make my own cards, especially for Christmas and birthday. I think the card recipients would love the thought and effort.
I would search for cork projects! I have lots of corks and need project ideas!
I’ll be using Bing search to find ideas for mason jar crafts.
Love washi tape (these cards are adorable!). I’d search for Silhouette Cameo ideas — hope to get one soon, and want to be ready to go!
i would make a holiday frame
Hmm, I’ll use it to look up cute DIY home projects!
I will be searching on unique decorations to decorate the fireplace!
I’d use it to find jar gift recipes as well as bath salt recipes and diy home organizing.
I would search for Valentines day crafts and cards to make with my kids.
I will be searching for spring and summer crafting projects.
I want to make a unique wind chime for a friend.
I will be searching for srapbook page ideas!
I would use it for crafts on how to make nifty cards during holidays, and also ideas of how to put together my scrapbook.
baby blanket ideas
I’m going to use Bing to look up ideas for wedding centerpieces for my wedding that is coming up in May!
Some kid’s craft projects that focus on fine motor skill engagement.
Want to freshen up my bathroom.
Thanks for the contest.
I’ll be using Bing to search for new ideas on doing envelopes and cards.
I’ll be looking for some easy sewing patterns for mermaids. Thanks!
I will be using Bing Search to search for something sweet and inspriational for Valentines Day for my best friend. Thanks for sharing this one your cards are super cute.
recipes and homemade gift ideas
I would look for knitting patterns for sweaters and scarves.
Thanks for the giveaway.
I am wanting to do more DIY projects in my house. I’ll be looking for some master bedroom updates.
Something easy for kids to do. Maybe a photo frame that they can hang on their door
I’ll be searching for Valentine’s crafts soon.
crochet ideas.
I will be looking up scrapbook ideas
sewing projects
I would look up how to make birthday cards.
I’m very interested in Christmas cards.
I will use it to look up Spring/Easter crafts. Thank u for the chance to win. 🙂
I will be looking up do it yourself furniture using a variety of paint and pallets!
I would be searching for new recipes for the new year.
I will be looking for ideas on scrapbook pages layouts and valentine’s day cards 🙂
My biggest project for 2014 will be decorating my house.
My closet is in desperate need of some organization and redecorating.
I’ll be using ?Bing search for travel deals.
I would like to see their ideas for thank you cards.
I would use the Bing Smart Search to find more afghan patterns 🙂 Thanks for such a very useful giveaway and happy new year!
We dont use Bing smart search, but we would use a michaels gift card!
Very cute!
I would look up ideas on how to decorate my newly remodeled living room.
I will be checking out organization ideas.
Thanks!
I just loving creating cards with Washi tape.
I’m going to TRY to make my wedding invitations!
I will be checking out handmade jewelry inspirations.
I am going to look up ideas for a Chicago inspired scrapbook. I just went there and have plenty of pictures I want to put in a scrapbook!
Some fun crafts to do with the kiddos! 🙂
I would search for bead projects for the kids
Well now that Christmas is over, I think I’ll check out some Easter crafts to do to liven up the dinner table
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I have used bing search to learn about painting wood furniture and found all the information I could ever possibly need. I don’t know what I will search for next but will use bing search again.
This spring, I’ll be searching for wood turning tutorials since I just got a wood turning lathe, This winter, I am searching for tutorials on programming for my 13 year-old son and I am going to learn how to knit or crochet or both.
I’ll be looking for Valentine’s Day crafts and ideas for the party I’ll be planning
I want to look for Easter crafts
I’ll be searching for affordable DIY gifts!
I will search for ideas for New Years Eve decor ideas.
organization ideas for under the bed!
I’ll be looking for scrapbooking ideas
I’d like to make my own Christmas cards for next year
i think i will search for ideas to make birthday party invitations
I need some inspriation for a new born baby gift. I am unsure of the sex so neutral colors.
Pre school crafts for boys
M daughter’s high school graduation will be in May. i need all kinds of ideas for that!
Ideas for center pieces on my dining room table!
Usually holiday themed!:)
I will be searching for Valentine crafts to do with children:)
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I love to scrapbook!
I’d probably search for any and all kirigami-style projects.
need more scrapbooking info for my sis
I’d look up sewing crafts.
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I have never used Washi tape.. but they made really cute cards. Clever idea! I think I would be searching for cute scrapbooking iteas! I am always looking for things to make for my parents.
Cute cards! I am going to do a search for some ideas for my daughter’s upcoming birthday.
Right now, I am looking for instructions for crocheted baskets.
My daughter is into the rubberband bracelet crafts!
I’d like to search for instructions on how to make paper decoupage photo frames.
I’m not very crafty but i will definitely be searching for some healthy recipe ideas for the new year.
I would look up jewelry crafts,
I will look up sewing projects
I will be searching for inspiration to make better scrapbook pages.
I will be searching for some kids crafts.
i love making personal greeting cards- so i’d be looking for ideas
handmade beaded ornaments
I do not use Bing Smart Search
I will be searching for Polymer clay projects and beading tutorials…and painting videos.
Holiday crafts
I like sewing, so I would probably search for patterns.
I would search for DIY home decor ideas
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what a great thing for the kids to make next year! I would search for some new embroidery patterns
I would search for easy rainbow loom bracelet designs for my daughter. Thank you!!
Crayon resist projects
The project I will be searching for using Bing Smart Search is a Duck Tape® Daisy Pen for Valentine’s gift ideas.
I’d like to start doing some furniture restoration or makeovers!
I love the fact that you can preview websites before visiting! I’d probably search for some kind of recipe on there! 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m looking for some wreath ideas.
I will be looking for scrapbooking and greeting card ideas, thanks!
I’ll be searching jewelry making ideas!
I will be looking for cute birthday projects and crafts.
I will search for jewelry making ideas and tutorials.
I’ll be searching for organization tips for my home office.
My laptop isn’t “touch” so I won’t be using the new Bing feature yet.
I will be searching for House plants care guide and gardening info and making floral arrangements.
I love making greeting cards so I’ll be searching for new ideas there!
I would look for some projects that I could do with my kids!
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I would use it for scrapbooking.
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I would search for felt doll patterns.
Birthday cards and scrapbooking
Ideas for young children. We got my granddaughter all kinds of craft supplies for Christmas, because she loves to do crafts of any kind.
I search for cute crochet patterns
I’ll use Smart Search to find the perfect crochet and knit projects. Patterns can be hard to find and can take hours of link after link.
Lots of easy crafts for young children.
I’d look up easy crafts for young kids.
I’d be looking up sewing patterns!
I’ll be searching for birthday party ideas!
definitely DIY home décor for my office!
I love washi tape! I’ll be looking for winter & spring projects. Thank you!
Making birthday cards
I’m going to be making another shadow box in memory of a family member who passed. So I would search for more ideas on what all I could use it in to make it all come together.
I am looking for V Day gift ideas
I would use Bing Smart Search to find DIY holiday decorating ideas.
I really want to make a bunch of cone trees, this would help.
I want my kids to make Birthday cards to hand out this year!
making bead bracelets
I would look up jewelry box crafts so I can make them for Christmas gifts for my mom and daughter for next year
ideas for my daughter HP birthday party!
So cute. I’m always looking for Card ideas. Every year I participate in the Angel card project to send them to people who could really use some cheering up this time of year. Any way i’ve never used Bing but maybe I should give it a try especially around the holidays.
I love finding crafts I can do with my kids
i want to make cute Christmas ornaments
I’d use to find crafts to do with my preschooler
I will be looking for cards and different kraft projects
Thanks for the giveaway…birthday party theme ideas for our daughter’s b-day.
I need to get a head start on Valentine’s Day projects, so I would use the Bing Smart Search to look for creative, frugal ideas! Thanks for the great giveaway! — Laura @ Frugal Follies
i would look for instructions 2 make kids birthday cards:)
I will be looking up home decor crafts
Id like to use these for painting and other creative activities.
What a great idea for my soon to be 5 year old son. He can make his own card!!! Thanks for a great idea.
I’ve tried my hand at making card and never thought to use washi tape – these are great and easy, too. I must make some!
So cute. I recommended them for 12 Days of Christmas with the Kids. Thanks for the idea!
Love the simplicity and they look absolutely adorable!
Cute tape! I need to get some of that for Christmas!
I have not heard of Washi tape before. Looks really fun. I am not the most crafty person, but it would be fun to sit down with the kids and design some cards, and posters.
That is very creative I love it.
This is such a great idea I am going to try this !!