Adding colors to die cuts

I am trying a new way to use washi tapes with dies.  I have had this idea for a while but have not tried it out.  Sometimes I wonder how I can involve more colors in a die cut and after today's experiment I think I have at least one answer to that question!

I first put washi tape across a piece of cardstock, then I run the die through a die cutting machine.  The negative does not look too bad and perhaps I could use it on another project:

Thanks to Friday Mashup's challenge I got to think about how to use my washi tapes:

In addition to washi tape, I've also used my forgotten hemp baker's twine.  I got it perhaps early this year (about January) but it somehow fell through the cracks to the very bottom of my supply drawer.  Had I not dug deep enough it would never see light again.  I should really use it more often as this hemp baker's twine has more texture than traditional baker's twine and its neutral color will match with almost every project!

My card is based on the sketch at 52 {Christmas} card challenge:

and I used the materials specified at Merry Monday Challenge:

My card is also entering the following challenges:
Christmas Stampin' All Year Long - Layers
Crafty Hazel Nut Challenge - layer it out
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Christmas
Our Creative Corner - Forgotten things

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