8 Creative Ways to Use Washi Tape

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Washi tape is a decorative masking tape that originated in Japan. Its fine paper texture makes it very easy to use: you can tear it by hand or cut it with scissors. One of the advantages of washi tape is the huge variety of motifs available... and the many ways to use it. Let's get started!

A Frame for Watercolor Painting

Creating white borders with washi tape is probably the first option that comes to mind. Here, the motif and colors don't matter at all. What's important is that the tape stays in place, and when you peel it off, your artwork will have clean, crisp edges.

Washi Tape as Stickers

When making a journal or bullet journal, try choosing a pattern that you can cut out from the tape. For example, you can turn feathers like these into simple but very pretty stickers.

Creative Gift Wrapping

It's a small detail that adds a personal touch to a gift. Wrap your gift in brown paper and use washi tape. You can make a small decoration with it or accent the package with dots like these. The wrapping will be not only eco-friendly but stylish, too.

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Washi Tape and Scrapbooking

Washi tape can be a useful helper for scrapbooking. Of course, it’s a good idea to choose a design that suits your theme. For example, for travel pages, try postage stamp and mail motifs.

Decorate Your Notebook Cover

Notebooks for school and work don’t have to be plain and dull. Just apply a few inches of soft-colored washi tape side by side, and you’ll have an interesting cover. You can also easily create a motif or picture using several colors.

Creative Picture Frame

As we remember from our student days, photos don’t have to be stored only in thick albums. For example, photos hung on the wall with string or pinned to a bulletin board make great decorations. Simply frame each picture with a thin strip of washi tape. This gives your photos a cohesive, stylish look, even against a multicolored background.

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As Markers in a Calendar or Planner

If you like to plan meetings or check off tasks in your planner, this is where washi tape comes in handy. Use it to make bullet points or mark an important date, for example, with these hearts and dots.

A Prettier Take on Tape

Although washi tape isn’t as strong as regular tape, it can be used for many things in its place. For example, if you’re sticking photos into an album, try using washi tape instead of clear tape. Plain photo corners become cheerful little details that will make you smile.

In our videos, you’ll often see that washi tape is a dependable helper. Here’s one example:

We hope our tips help you develop your creativity and reach for washi tape the next time you’re crafting. Don’t forget to share your artwork with us and tag ARTMiE on social media.
Happy crafting!
Lea