Instead of our usual DIY this week, I thought I’d share a series of easy projects that I’m dying to make using the current craze sweeping the interiors world – Japanese Washi tape.
Washi tape is essentially masking tape turned on it’s head by the clever Japanese and now produced in an array of wonderful patterns and colours, they can be layered up, written on and torn – you can use them to decorate anything!
You can buy these in the UK from Present and Correct, at Pretty Tape on Etsy and from a huge selection at Happy Tape which ships from the US but is such a worthwhile addition to your stationary stash!
I love this sweet entertaining idea below – plain coloured washi tape within a colour scheme is simply folded intermittently around string to create a striking alternative bunting effect. They are also used as the tops of tiny flags at place settings.
Beautiful taped jar lids…
Glass bottles are wrapped and criss-crossed with pretty pastel print tape…
Create striking envelope seals…
Gridded tape is used to create a handmade looking personalised banner on a cupcake!
Delicate packaging and labeling ideas…
All images from Happy Tape and iDIY.
Author: Rohini Wahi
Rohini is a London based freelance journalist and trend forecaster for the design industries. She has worked for Elle Decoration, Living Etc, Houzz and Design Sponge amongst others.
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Joy
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 06:03 at 6:03 am (10 years ago)This is so cute. Thank you for sharing. 🙂