Wednesday, 10 August 2011

Pointless but pretty

Washi tape is very pretty patterned Japanese sellotape, which comes on tiny rolls and sells for shocking amounts at all good stationery shops.  Every time I see some, I want some, but can in no way justify frittering away family grocery money on something so pretty but essentially pointless.

So, inspired by this Pinterest pin of Ali's, I decided to make some instead.  I had a Cath Kidston catalogue, and I had some double-sided sellotape, and I had a pair of scissors (paper scissors NOT fabric scissors - I get very twitchy about appropriate scissor use).

Making washi tape from a Cath Kidston catalogue

It could not be easier.  Stick the tape onto the catalogue and trim. Then stack the lengths of tape into an old syrup tin and photograph.  When you are ready to use your washi tape, just peel off the backing and stick on to whatever you like.


Homemade Cath Kidston washi tape

A tin of tape

What are school holidays for if not for wasting time fiddling about with paper and sellotape?  Coming soon...washi tape strips made from newspaper, or takeaway menus - I think that could look really cool.

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16 comments:

  1. nimble fingers and steady eyebrows10 August 2011 at 18:15

    What a fab idea, and such a pleasing use for the Cath K catalogue! Laura x

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  2. Simone10 August 2011 at 19:22

    A great way to recycle!

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  3. dottycookie10 August 2011 at 19:29

    Very lovely, though i must confess I cheated and stocked up when Sarah from paper and string had a sale on mini tape rolls ...

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  4. Ali10 August 2011 at 20:10

    Fab idea!! Just off to get my catalogue out of recycling!!

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  5. Rachel10 August 2011 at 20:46

    Brilliant idea!

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  6. Sweet Mary10 August 2011 at 21:04

    Excellent idea - I will make some today after having paid way too much for some last week!

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  7. Beakery10 August 2011 at 21:14

    Heehee. Genius.x

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  8. Max10 August 2011 at 21:37

    It's not so expensive over here, but still I moan about the lack of variety of pattern...no longer!

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  9. Nicola11 August 2011 at 02:27

    Such a cool recyclable idea. My mind is already racing with possible uses.

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  10. Pomona11 August 2011 at 07:17

    You are clever! A very creative form of recycling which I will definitely try - first though I will have to get the Great Cath to send me a catalogue as she seems to have crossed me off her list.

    Pomona x

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  11. Ali11 August 2011 at 15:45

    Lovely - see, I pinned but failed to execute. Story of my life.

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  12. Peeriemoot11 August 2011 at 20:10

    That's a lovely idea, though I think I'd still be hard-pushed to find an actual use for patterned sellotape!

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  13. Gina11 August 2011 at 21:26

    What a totally brilliant idea... although I confess to frittering away my money on printed tape!

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  14. Anonymous12 August 2011 at 18:43

    genius! :)

    Ann

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  15. ayearabovetheshop15 August 2011 at 15:17

    School holidays, bank holidays, whenever: cutting and sticking is just about the best thing there is to do. I reckon.
    Miriam
    x

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  16. Kirsty26 August 2011 at 10:13

    They look gorgeous - I love the catalogue idea! Am so pleased you liked the original post/image (via Ali's pin). If you're even half as carried away with trying other types of paper as I am, you might like to check out the follow-up post.

    Just don't say I didn't warn you. ;)

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