if i can do it.. {faux washi tape}

sure, there are plenty of places online to buy decorative tape, but if none of those happen to suit your fancy, why not make your own? this tutorial comes from the lovely heidi, who runs the etsy shop, marmalime.

what you'll need: masking tape, wax paper, mod podge, paint brush, scissors, and thin paper {such as sewing patterns, crepe streamers, or tissue paper}

first, lay a piece of wax paper on your work surface and attach strips of masking tape. make sure you leave space so there is room to work on each piece individually. second, paint a think layer of mod podge that evenly covers the entire strip of masking tape. carefully attach a section of pattern paper, tissue paper, or other thin paper. {the green in the image is a leftover crepe streamer from a kid's birthday party and has a fun wrinkled texture when it dries.}

smooth out the paper so there are no air bubbles. use your finger, a brayer, or just the roll of tape to press it down evenly. repeat for all the tape strips. another layer of mod podge can be added over the top of the paper to seal it, or you can just leave the natural paper texture. stamps and markers can also be used to decorate the tape and make it a little more colourful. if you do plan to write on the tape, i recommend sealing it because markers can bleed and look messy. once the mod podge is dry, flip the wax paper over so that it is easier to see the edge of the tape strips.

use scissors or a rotary cutter and ruler to cut the tape out. make sure you leave some wax paper on the end of the strips so that it is easier to peel the tape off later. and now you have your own diy washi tape!

look at all the uses heidi came up with for her faux washi tape! labels for tiny bottles, an extra decorative layer of binding on a notebook, a pretty envelope and clothespin, a colorful package {made with the crepe paper streamer shown earlier}.. the possibilities are truly endless!

thanks again to heidi for the instructions and photos for this awesome tutorial! make sure to stop by the marmalime etsy shop to see all of the beautiful upcycled and recycled goods she offers!

Comments

[Isa Maria]

I love this idea! There are so many possibilities.

[Summer Lee]

So cute!! I'm actually excited about wrapping presents because of this post!!! thanks!!

[PunK rAwK pUrL]

i adore heidi, her shop, & this tutorial! & so beautifully photographed by you! great job!

[christen]

so glad y'all like it! everything {including photographs and writeup} was done by heidi.. i can take no credit whatsoever besides asking her to share! so glad she did!