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How To… Make Washi Tape Pen Holders

August 24, 2012

I LOVE Washi Tape… well I love ANY sort of pretty tape that you can stick on things. It is the sort of thing I pick up her and there at craft fairs, adore, love and then put in a drawer and don’t quite know what to do with it. A classic item for me to hoard! So I decided it was time Get Washi Tape Crafty and make some **things**.

FYI: To those of you that don’t know Washi Tape – it is self adhesive tape – like cello tape with a pretty pattern on the back.

First up… a super easy and pretty Washi Tape craft – stationary pot holders. I love it. As it is a great bit of upcycling AND because it is so pretty. I am in the process of tidying up my work area and it will be nice to replace funny plastic bots and bits and pieces with something PRETTY! Hooray.

Materials: an old can, Washi Tape

(PS you can read more about the Penguin Pencil Topper too and see our other “designs”. Perfect for Autumn Crafts)

1) Clean your can thoroughly and remove all paper. Some people prefer to sand down the inside the can, but I just left it. These are for me and I don’t find them too sharp.

2) Add layer for layer of Washi Tape. Do it slowly and neatly – my biggest stumbling blocks and then “ta-daaaaaa”.

Washi Tape

Done!

Want MORE Washi Tape Ideas? Look no further:

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Filed Under: How To's, Recycling, stationery 36 Comments

Comments

  1. JDaniel4's Mom says

    August 24, 2012 at 11:34 am

    I love the tape patterns you selected!

    Reply
  2. Emma @MummyMummyMum says

    August 24, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    OH wow, How have I never heard of Washi tape?

    Reply
  3. Anna says

    August 24, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    I’ve got to get me some of that tape! I recycle pots and boxes for all sorts of things and would love to make them all look better.

    Reply
  4. Nat - Tea, cake and make says

    August 24, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    I LOVE washi tape! It is so cool. I use it mainly when I scrapbook and when making cards, but have seen lots of cool ideas for it on Pinterest lately 🙂

    Reply
  5. Red Ted Art says

    August 24, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    Glad you like the pots ladies! And yes, Emma, time you need to go and check out Washi Tape!! Too lovely!

    Reply
  6. amber says

    August 25, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    I have yet to discover washi tape now I’ll be on the look out for it.

    Reply
  7. Red Ted Art says

    August 25, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    Yes! It is so lovely. Worth having a go!

    Reply
  8. Bethany @ No Twiddle Twaddle says

    August 26, 2012 at 1:11 am

    Love how cute and easy that is. I’ve never seen washi tape before. I’ll have to keep my eyes open for it!

    Reply
  9. Red Ted Art says

    August 26, 2012 at 8:51 am

    Once you have some, you will be hooked!

    Reply
  10. Joyce @Childhood Beckons says

    August 27, 2012 at 8:10 am

    Very pretty 🙂 I don’t have any of this tape.. but now I want some!

    Reply
  11. Helen says

    August 29, 2012 at 2:20 am

    We have little pictures stuck in strange places all over our house thanks to washi tape. The girls and I are addicted to the stuff.

    Reply
    • Red Ted Art says

      August 29, 2012 at 6:39 am

      Sounds like fun to me!!

      Reply
  12. The fairy and the frog says

    August 31, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    I’ve never seen washi tape – where do you get it from??

    Reply
  13. Red Ted Art says

    September 1, 2012 at 9:00 am

    You get it in “Pretty Craft Stores” or Fairs. But you can also get it from Amazon and ebay!

    Reply
  14. Jaime ? Raising up Rubies says

    September 11, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    cuter than cuteness! i agree, the floral & polka dots are super cute together! thanks for sharing ?

    Reply
  15. Angelique Felix says

    September 13, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Ah Maggy!!
    so loveley and easy…..such an inspiration you are, as usual!

    Thanks for linking up at Made With Love,
    Angelique

    Reply
  16. Red Ted Art says

    September 14, 2012 at 6:47 am

    Thank you Jamie and Angelique!

    Reply
  17. Patricia Torres says

    September 17, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    You are truly making good use of these tapes.. Lovely.. Loved your new creation..and I love the colours too..

    Thank you for linking into Made with love.. Sure hope to see you pop in more often.. 🙂

    Reply
  18. Red Ted Art says

    September 17, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    Awe thanks for the kind comment and do hope to stop by more too!

    Reply
  19. Judy says

    October 31, 2012 at 1:38 am

    Sorry to disappoint but that is definitely NOT washi tape.

    Reply
  20. Olga says

    February 5, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    This looks lovely, is there an alternative to the washi tape? I have looked in every craft shop and they didn’t have it 🙁

    Reply
    • Red Ted Art says

      February 5, 2013 at 5:45 pm

      Olga, have you tried Amazon or ebay? That is were I get mine (or at craft fairs).

      Reply
  21. Lesley says

    November 25, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    I have found that adding a little plaster of Paris to the bottom of my pen and pencil cups keeps them from getting top heavy and tipping over. I make them with tomato paste cans and contact paper to hold the miniature golf pencils in my kindergarten classroom. The plaster is a HUGE help. I love the washi tape idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Alpana Deo says

    July 20, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    Wow…it looks very pretty. I have never heard of washi tape. But they sounds pretty cool. They look just like ribbons. What a nice way to use an old can.
    Shared it on my facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mothers-Gurukul/684068814942459?ref=hl&ref_type=bookmark

    Reply
    • Red Ted Art says

      July 20, 2014 at 4:21 pm

      Thank you for sharing!

      Reply

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