DIY Inspiration: Japanese Washi Tape
categories: DIY, centerpiece ideas, easter
Elizabeth from To Be Charmed sent over some fabulous DIY inspiration starring Japanese washi tape that she thought you guys would love – and I couldn’t agree more! In fact, I can’t wait to try this stuff out myself and just researched a bunch of different places to purchase washi tape (resources listed below).
If you’re not yet familiar with Japanese washi tape, it’s basically a multi-purpose adhesive tape (similar to masking tape) that’s used for things like gift-wrapping embellishments and arts & crafts projects.
Pictured above and below are some fantastic examples from Elizabeth that demonstrate how the tape looks applied to vases and paper cups.
These examples utilize bright colors and fillers that are perfect for Spring… she even uses simple white eggs as a filler in of the vases – great inspiration for Easter celebrations!
Click here for more tips and DIY details from Elizabeth over at her {absolutely adorable!} blog. She also includes some helpful hints that she learned along the way to help make things easier on you.
Thanks for sharing, Elizabeth!
*****
Japanese Washi Tape – Where to Buy:
(The following shops have a GREAT selection of colors & patterns!)
• Happy Tape
• Washimatta
• Pretty Tape
• FindTape.com
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That is just way cool!
Mar 9, 2010 at 2:22 pm -
So gorgeious! Totally puts me in the spring mood!
Mar 9, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Lila Ferraro
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I love what she did!! really really lovely job!
Mar 9, 2010 at 3:55 pm -
Cool projects! I will also check her blog.
Mar 9, 2010 at 6:26 pm -
This is simply genius!
Mar 9, 2010 at 7:25 pm -
What a great idea. I can’t wait to get some Washi tape.
Mar 9, 2010 at 7:52 pm -
What a great idea. I can’t wait to get some Washi tape.
Mar 9, 2010 at 7:53 pm -
Loves.
Tipsies: I recently picked up a number of rolls of similar in fun patterns at Michael’s in the $1 bins.
I just used the red polka dot one here (in link above when you click my name) for the out of town mailed version of this invite and then at the party this weekend to add interest to the plain white cake table tablecloth.
I also picked up some super cute acid green striped tape that I’m using to make “art” and other assorted goodies for a girl’s night party I’m cohosting this weekend.
GET THIS TAPE, It’s my new fave “tool.”
Mar 9, 2010 at 8:35 pm -
simply gorgeous!
Mar 9, 2010 at 11:28 pm -
HWTM – Thank you so much for posting the vases I decorated with Japanese Washi tape. All the wonderful feed back has been so incredible inspiring
~ Elizabeth Goodman
Mar 10, 2010 at 12:55 am
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Way cool. I can’t wait to try it!
Mar 10, 2010 at 11:52 am -
How innovative! I especially like the ones with the cut out and scalloped edged ones!
Mar 12, 2010 at 10:29 am -
What a chic idea, a great way to change a vase and add color!
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Mar 13, 2010 at 7:02 pm -
These are SO cute! What a budget-friendly way to add some personalized style to accessories, centerpieces, and more.
Mar 24, 2010 at 7:40 am -
cute cute and more cute – they are so awesome!!
Mar 25, 2010 at 10:27 am -
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Mar 26, 2010 at 2:45 pm -
Wow, these are so cute! What a great idea!
Jill
Mar 28, 2010 at 10:19 pm -
So pretty… and easy, which I love! Thank you for sharing!
Mar 29, 2010 at 11:00 am
