10 Ways to use Washi Tape
Hi everyone, it’s Shari here! If you’re like me, you have A LOT of washi tape in your stash. I’m not sure if I’m a hoarder or if it just lasts so long, but I have a bunch and I keep buying more.
I thought it would be fun to show you a few ways to use it. I went with the home office theme, creating mini books, frames, cards and clips… all coordinating in some of my favorite colors and style.
To start out, I created my own bunting or banners to put on a Thank You card.
I found a quick and easy way of making my own envelope by sealing the sides with washi, I love this because it matches my card.
Then I carried the bunting on into decorating a frame. I used a bit of washi to accent the frame and glass. I think this would make a great dry erase board!
Next up is is a fun way to decorate a little notebook. I have a bunch of these little books too! Super quick and easy!
Here’s another thing you can do with your notebooks or even your reading books. Wrap the page edges you want to highlight!
I have these clips, some are black some are silver toned, I covered a black one to go with my notebook.
And while I was at it, I also covered some clothes pins. I’ll be putting magnets on the backs of these to use as clips.
Back to card making, washi tape makes it a really quick way to jazz up a tag and to add a little interest to to the background.
Okay… So I got a bit crazy on this one! I used my washi in small strips to create a background and to hold a white tag in place. Then I die cut a washi covered panel to create my graffiti letters! FUN!!
And finally… I go to crafting retreats where we all share our supplies. I wrapped some of my pens and tools for easy identification!
I’ve shot a video showing a few tips on how I created some of my projects. You can also see the video on our Simon You Tube channel. I hope you enjoy!
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Below are some suggested supplies that I’ve used.
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Awesome inspiration!!! I can’t tell you how much Washi I have!!! Let’s just say it’s a lot!!!!
Some really fabulous ideas!!!!!
Woow… thank You for sharing the different ways to use washi tape!!
It is good for sealing envelopes too!!
Wow what fun and beautiful projects!!! You’ve really made me look at Washi tape in whole new different way Shari!!! Thanks so much for sharing these wonderful ideas!!!
Great ideas! I need to pull out some washi tape and get busy!
So many wonderful ideas. I really like the notebook and will love to do this for my grand daughters.
Awesome ideas!! Thanks
Darling!
Awesome ideas!! I need to do so doc these! I have lots of washi tape!!
Shari, you are brilliant!!! I actually only have 3 rolls of washi, but I still enjoyed the video and can take other products an multi-task them.
Such great ideas! Makes me want to pull out my washi and start putting it on everything!
I bought a few rolls but I keep forgetting to use it. This might help!
so many great ideas for washi tapes.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
I have some switchcovers that I’m going to cover with washi. Saw that someplace and want to try it.
Very clever use of washi tape
You never cease to amaze, Shari. Wow.
=] M
Such great ideas! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Great ideas! I love the die cuts from the washi covered paper, and your color combos!
Fabulous ideas and really love that scribble heart die cut! Great color combo!
Beautiful projects! I use washi tape on my markers and wink of stella and such to identify mine from my daughters. Mine are wrapped in tape, hers are not.
Thanks for sharing all these great ideas.
Great ideas! Thank you for sharing ♥
Thanks for sharing! Idea 10 is so simple, but so practical too!
Love the notebook and paper clip idea!
Thank you for sharing these tips for using washi tape! I tend to just use it in strips on a card. x
Brilliant!! Thanks!
Wow such awesome ideas! I too have been a “hoarder” of washi tape, have some around never quite knew what to do with it. These are great ideas, I love layering it on paper and using it to make banners, tags etc. Awesome idea!
I think using washi to identify your tools and supplies for crops is simply brilliant, never seen that before and will do it. Easy, pretty and original!
Lots of fun inspirations with Washi tape.
I’ve only just started to grow my washi collection, but I think I’ll have to go out and get more!!
Wow what great ideas!
I may have done some of your washi tape ideas. I think the only step I missed is sealing the washi tape. Thanks for the tutorial!
LOVING the AMAZING INSPIRATION!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing!! I LOVED the Video too!! Have a Fabulous Weekend!! =)
Well, this should reduce my hoard considerably. Thanks to Shari for….well….sharing.
Washi is such a HAPPY alternative to plain clear tape!!
I love these ideas!! Love Washington but often forget about it.
Love the way you have used the washi tape. Thank you for all the inspiration.
Thank you for all those idea for wahsi tape great work
Love the ideas!! Especially on the Copic; gave me an idea to use it for identifying which tip is the brush tip.
Thanks for all these great ideas!
Very creative and some awesome ideas….thanks!
Love washi tape!
Great inspiration!
Thank you for all the great ideas. My washi tape isn’t as pretty as what you used on these projects and maybe that’s why I don’t use mine!
Thank you for the wonderfully, inspiring ideas! Brilliant and Beautiful!
Now I think I may have to join the washi club. The ideas are very creative and inspiring. Thanks.
really fun ideas!!!!
Who knew is was so multi functional. It’s uses are endless! Great ideas!
Love all those ideas Shari! The binder clips and clothespins are my favorites!
I’m definitely going to use that idea to highlight a journal page… also sent it on to a friend who teaches classes on handmade journals. Fab idea!
ahhh brilliant ideas! I knew some of these but definitely going to use the other ideas you’ve shared. I have LOTS of washi tape lol