The first time I saw washi tape I instantly fell in love. Seriously - tape that is colorful and pretty, I mean what more do you need? From there my collection began. I use it to package all my orders, and I keep a colorful variety on hand. I began storing it in ball jars. However, that meant every time I needed a certain one I had to pour all the rolls on the table. This led my boys to believe we were having a tape party, and I'm sorry but mama doesn't share her washi.
I started brainstorming what I could use to store & dispense my tape. I searched but couldn't quite find a dispenser I liked. My first thought was to have Mr. Pen & Paint put hooks and a detachable dowel on my shelves. However, I'm a little impatient and wanted something right away. I remembered seeing some mention tension rods for storage... Aha! A tension rod that would fit my shelves. I found a small $3 tension rod (from Walmart or Lowes), organized my pretty tape and my washi problem was solved.
I shared about this on IG and that same day my artist friend Aimee took it up a notch. She went out and bought a tension rod but put it on her art table. I mean how wonderful is that!? My kitchen studio table is round so I can't do this, but I have noted her brilliant idea for the future. Oh, and also Aimee has designed some of her own washi (it's sold out but don't worry she's got more coming).
Some of my other favorite shops that sell washi are here and here.
Do you like washi as much as I do?
this. is. genius.
Replyi keep half my washi at work and half at home. (cause i mail most things from work)
but some day, i will have enough "home washi" to need this. :)
and i will definitely do it. thanks to you.
I LOVE washi tape too. xo
ReplyYes!! Love it!! Working on my washi organization, too :)
Reply...and thank you for my goodies from your shop! LOVE
Love this. It's so very practical and yet I love that you can see them all... such loveliness!
ReplyThanks for sharing!
Amy @ http://delineateyourdwelling.blogspot.com
this is the best washi storage invention ever! my art table thanks you!! xo
ReplyWashi tape is cute. I think I bought it only once, when I was still in school ages ago. I like to go in stores where they sell all kinds of stationery and accsessories and then I get confused because I see so many pretty things that I don't know what to buy!
ReplyI just found your blog via Jenny Doh. The Washi Tape storage idea is awesome, but your whole blog is even better! I love the artists you interview, your ideas and your art. Definitely on my daily list.
ReplyI just discovered it and love it!
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