Having a roll of washi tape around the house feels like second nature these days. I first discovered Japanese washi tape a few years ago when it felt like every cute design shop had a roll or two you could use to dress up packages and letters. Its low tack makes it perfect for using on walls and paper, because you can easily remove the tape without ruining the surface underneath it. We like to use it to frame inspiration boards and images around the office, but it can be used for hundreds of different projects around the home, office and for kids. I’ve been pinning projects I like for a while, but now there’s a book that rounds up a huge range of great projects you can do with washi tape and a little spare time.
Author and crafter Courtney Cerruti just released her new book, Washi Tape: 101+ Ideas for Paper Crafts, Book Arts, Fashion, Decorating, Entertaining, and Party Fun! . The title is spot-on; this book is chock-full of quick and easy projects that use washi tape as the prime material. From sprucing up switch plates and personal tech devices to creating custom wrapping paper, Courtney’s book showcases the versatility of washi tape and the way its patterns can add color and detail in unexpected places. What I love most about this book – and washi tape in general – is that it’s so flexible and customizable without a major commitment. Wallpaper and paint require a major effort to install and remove, but washi tape is just a simple peel-off-and-start-over situation. Its relatively inexpensive price and availability (you can find thousands of washi tape styles in Etsy shops) makes it an ideal material for people looking to embrace a trend, but still leave room for a change down the road. I’m excited to try some of these out, and Courtney was kind enough to share some of the projects here with us today. You can get the full instructions after the jump and pick up a copy of Courtney’s new book online right here! Thanks, Courtney and Christina! xo, grace
Click through for the full how-to after the jump!
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