The world's DIY enthusiasts have fallen in love with washi tape in recent years, also known as masking tape in Japan. The success of the colorful tape can be attributed to three straightforward but brilliant factors: it adheres to nearly any surface, it can be combined freely and imaginatively, and you can peel it off if something goes wrong or you want a different design.

Japanese washi tape adds a dash of color and creativity to anything you feel like adorning, from journals to interiors! You've arrived to the proper place if you don't know where to begin but would like to test the enjoyable trend for yourself. To help you into the vibrant world of tape and creativity, we've gathered a few simple and quick DIY projects!

Pens: Handmade Writing Instruments

You'll enjoy the outcome of this colourful stationery hack, which just needs a little bit of tweaking here and there. In order to mix patterns and colours, we utilised the washi tape laterally rather than longitudinally. Applying the tape beneath the clip can be made easier by using a tool like a bobby pin. Invest a little extra time in aligning the tape ends.

Christmas Card

With washi tape, it's simple to create a personalised, distinctive greeting card, just like the gift bag. You can construct your own card out of colourful cardboard, for instance, or buy one and decorate it. Simple designs are sufficient; only a few strips of tape can transform your card into something unique.

Notebook

For daily life at work, college, or school, notebooks are crucial. Why not use washi tape to add some distinctive style to your favourite notebook? Every commonplace item is changed into a unique creation by it! To really make your notebook shine, we highly advise combining various colours and patterns. You can even add stamps and seals.

Bookmark

Your books won't have dog ears anymore! All you need is an envelope; you can choose any colour! Trim a corner, then tape-decorate it. All there is to it is that, which is very remarkable.

Surprisingly, it stays and doesn't come off easy regardless of the page you are reading.

Bag in the form of a pyramid

Small presents like a few homemade cookies or a gift card are ideal for this simple DIY project. All you need are pocket envelopes in the desired size. Cut off roughly half to two thirds of the bottom because this will become the closed bottom portion of the bag. Open the envelope now, and fold it such that it resembles a pyramid by folding it diagonally from top to bottom. To make a small flap that you can later use a piece of tape to shut, slightly bend the open top. Use washi tape to customise your tiny gift bag however you like!

Document Clips

Masking tape is an inexpensive and inconspicuous technique to dress up your daily activities at work, school, or college. We chose a two-tape pattern and wrapped each strip around the clip entirely. The only part that needs a little tinkering is whether or not you want to cover the curled top.

Photo Frame

We began with a standard picture frame and chose three masking tapes that would complement the beige hue of the frame. Don't worry if the tape extends past the edges; just place it on top and bottom? A paper cutter will solve that problem quickly! We just cut a lengthy strip in half using an ordinary pair of scissors to make the tape thinner.

Mobile Phone Case

Yes, washi tape can be used to transform anything, including your smartphone! Any type of washi tape will work, however we chose a transparent, soft casing and wide washi tape designed specifically for internal use. In order to achieve a straightforward yet fashionable design, we started with the white floral tape and used a ruler to make sure the case was at a perfect 90-degree angle before repeating the process with the darker tape.

In this instance, we chose not to cover the case's edges (as that is where it might start to tear off quite soon from regular use) and instead utilised scissors and a paper cutter to achieve a clean cut. The hole for the camera was likewise cut out in the same manner; all we had to do was place some cardboard underneath!

Outstanding Cutlery and Kitchen Items

With this straightforward design, any BBQ or picnic may be dressed up a bit. All you have to do to make it look beautiful is wrap the handle with a single strip of tape, which is incredibly simple to do. It is entirely up to you whether you cover the back as well or only have time for the front.

Tobacco Flags

This simple, quick trick turns every toothpick into a sweet tiny flag, making it ideal for pretty about any kind of decorating. It's not just for dressing up snacks, either. Put a pick in the centre of a strip of tape, press the pick down, and then fold the tape over. If you can't get the edges to line up properly, don't worry; a pair of scissors will take care of it.

Teeny Mason jars

When it comes to decorative storage, mason jars are a terrific option, and washi tape, of course, makes them look even better! In our instance, a single strip of tape wrapped around the glass and embellished with a second tape that is really small results in a straightforward but adorable pattern.

Keyboard "Make Your Day!"

Decorating your keyboard with washi tape is one of our absolute favourite DIY projects. Washi tape works well for this since it adheres to the keys while still being easy to remove if you change your mind.

There are various methods for doing this. You may either use a paper cutter to cut the washi tape into the appropriate form after glueing it on a key like we did, or you can trace the shape of your keys and cut the tape before sticking it on. Another approach is to apply the tape, press a ruler on the key, and then rip it off. If required, the edges can then be smoothed. Although this project takes some time, the end result is absolutely fantastic! It is entirely up to you whether you choose one colour or a fun combination of many keys in a scrambled style!

Labels for Cable

Owning a large number of devices, each of which needs a different charger, results in undesirable cable clutter. You can use a phone, laptop, or tablet. While washi tape won't get rid of the tangling, it will make it easier for you to distinguish your various chargers apart in a cute and amusing way! All you need to do is wrap a single strip around the cable. If you wish to avoid relying just on colour memory, identify the tape with a marker.

Sticky Bandage

We sincerely hope that you won't nick your finger when working on DIY projects, but accidents sometimes happen. A plain adhesive bandage is transformed into a fashionable accessory by washi tape! It's really simple: just wrap a piece of washi tape around the bandage's upper side and trim the edges to the right size!

Decorating the inside

For surfaces like shower doors, windows, or walls, particular washi tape kinds are available for purchase. You can use washi tape to decorate your space and furnishings with a tile-style tape before applying it to one of our conference tables. But truly, let your imagination go wild with anything from chairs to dressers, walls to kitchen tiles!

Conclusion

Make careful to thoroughly clean any surface you intend to decorate, with the exception of walls. A little alcohol won't hurt tables, windows, or the like. Washi tape is incredibly versatile and can be used to decorate everything from small items like gift bags and bookmarks to larger items like rooms. It merits a special place in the heart and the toolbox of every DIY enthusiast and those who aspire to be one as a result! We hope that our list has sparked some of your creative ideas, and we can't wait to see what you make with washi tape!