DIY "Washi Tape" Tutorial

One of our members, Cathy Calamas
has shared her recent tutorial on making your own
"Washi Tape"
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I love Washi Tape.

But, it's in limited supply here in my town

and a little pricey.

So, that must mean it's DIY time.

:D

I've seen several tutorials across blogland and Youtube,

so I can't claim originality here.

However, I did do it a little differently and

I added text sentiments so I hope you will

find this informative.

tissue paper / napkin samples

Supplies:

Scrapbook paper - the thinner the better. I use the cheap paper

that you can pick up at the dollar bins at Target for this.

You can also use tissue paper ( if you like a more transparent look),

colorful napkins or thin wrapping paper. It should have the weight of

masking tape when finished.

If you want that kind of waxy feel, use tissue paper that has a shine to it.

(the top polka-dotted tissue paper has a shine to it)

Ink pads in a variety of color.

Double-sided sticky tape ( I got mine at the hardware store so

it is industrial strength. Not necessary but it's what I had on hand)

Various sentiment stamps (the clear acrylic stamps work best as it

is easier to position on the strips). 

Various small stamps like the florals above.

 A paper cutter, or scissors, or e-xacto knife.

Run a strip of tape down the scrapbook paper.

You can do several of one color or one

per sheet, depending on what you want and need.

Cut along edge of tape using your paper cutter. 

I wouldn't recommend cutting with scissors as it is

hard to get a clean edge. If you don't have a cutter use

an e-xacto knife by placing a metal ruler along the edge

of the tape and cutting down the edge.

Although, you will need to use your scisssors to cut

the tissue paper. An e-xacto will tear it.

Stamp your sentiments in what ever color ink

you think will coordinate.

You can also stamp designs onto the tape;

it can fit within width of tape or fall outside.

Both look good.

You can store them by wrapping them around empty

thread or ribbon spools or paper towel rolls

 cut into sections. Fasten off with a twist tie.

A little quick and easy friendship card I made with some of the tape.