Tuesday, 16 October 2012

Yes, I am addicted.


To washi tape, that is. When I got my first few rolls form Marcia, I was interested, but the bug did not really bite until I discovered Paper Peony, where I could order in South Africa and had it delivered the very next day or the day after. So after my first bunch of rolls, I really got going and have subsequently ordered a second batch and some butchers twine as well. BTW I can totally recommend Cathy at Paper Peony -excellent friendly service.

I have used it for so many things - just wrapping presents in plain brown paper bags with washi tape makes them special. We have decorated countelss little plain note books for birthday "cards" I have even stuck two tapes of equal sides back to back for a simple book mark. But let me show you some of the crafts we have done:

For the arts weeks at school the kids had to make a drum out of a coffee tin and then were taught basic drumming on it. We decorated the Princess' with washi tape. It was quick and easy and looked really great.

 I also made a little holder for my spare change in the office that I keep if I need a bit of cash for a snack or so. Below the before and after.




















For the same arts week at school the kids had to decorate cupcakes in class. We made these small flags with washi tape on tooth pics for her cupcake.

Even the Princess' first formal school project got the washi tape treatment by her. Not sure if that gave to edge but she got a merit for one of the best projects in the class and it was on the class wall for a while.

I love to give the teachers a small acknowledgement at the end of each term with something a bit bigger at the end of the year. We always make something for them and at the end of last term I made little gift tags for them to use. I packaged them in small cellophane bags in a group of 15.

























The one I loved most of all though, is the bookmarks I made for the girls of the bookclub. I bought rough printed ribbon at the florist and then finished the edges with washi tape.


So have you done any exiting washi tape crafts? BTW  my favorite roll of tape is the little birds on a wire one ( used on the gift tages).
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15 comments:

  1. Karen at MomAgain@4016 October 2012 at 12:27

    Cat, you are really creative! Off to look at Paper Peony... Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Sian16 October 2012 at 12:47

    That is really awesome. You are very crafty indeed. I LOVE the tin idea.

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  3. Louisa16 October 2012 at 13:29

    All of these look amazing! Those birds really are quite special, I was thinking of getting some of that too.

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  4. Anonymous16 October 2012 at 13:41

    So good to hear that you can get Washi tape in SA! Your craftiness is so clever.....

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  5. I'm so not a blogger16 October 2012 at 14:27

    I love the twine, must get some, my Christmas gifts will look oh so pretty! I haven't tried any washi tape, maybe in the new year as I try to get more into creative mode, i will give it a go. it really is pretty amazing the things you could decorate. Oh, and I love your gift tags!

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    1. cat17 October 2012 at 08:14

      Cathy is in Cape Town so it will be easy to get the twine etc from her.

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  6. Marcia (123 blog)16 October 2012 at 15:06

    Of course I love it all :) So easy to work with, right?

    Don't forget to link up next Thurs.

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  7. Laura16 October 2012 at 17:58

    I think those labels may have sold me on the washi tape idea!!! I love them!!

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    1. cat17 October 2012 at 08:15

      I bought a label punch ages ago - so I even make the "blank" part of the labels.

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  8. Lynette Jacobs16 October 2012 at 18:49

    Oh oh! I don't think I need another addiction. I can start a scrapbooking shop out of my craft room:-) Lovely projects my friend.

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    1. cat17 October 2012 at 08:15

      I actually think the washi tape can add to the scrapbooking!

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  9. MandyE (Twin Trials and Triumphs)17 October 2012 at 15:44

    Marcia got me on to the washi tape craze, too. I only have a couple of rolls, though. I'd like to get a little more. Those gift tags are beautiful! And the birds on the wire is my favorite, too. :)

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  10. Cathy17 October 2012 at 16:28

    Wow Rina you and the kids have created some beautiful things - and given me some ideas!! Thanks for the shout-out I really appreciate it!!

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  11. Anonymous19 October 2012 at 11:49

    As you kno I am also addicted to the stuff! (Did you get my email?) I love the tags.

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  12. Unknown25 October 2012 at 02:36

    I've never heard of this stuff but it looks cute and so easy to use! We have a BIG craft fair coming up at my school where our students make and sell items. I'll have to see if I can find any of this here to use before then.

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