8 Ways to Use Washi Tape | ARTMiE

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Washi tape is a type of masking tape that originated in Japan. Its fine texture makes it very easy to use, and you can tear it by hand as well as cut it. 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. When painting, you don't need to worry about the motif or colors 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 creating 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.

Creatively Decorate a Gift Package

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 visual style that suits your theme. For example, when traveling, don’t forget about mail correspondence and stamps.

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

From our student days, we know that 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. For this, 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, washi tape is just the thing. This is also 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. A plain supply becomes cheerful little corners that will bring a smile to your face.

You can often see in our videos 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