100 Days to a Cheapskates Style Christmas Day 33: Washi Tape Covered Journals
It was once expensive, only available at specialty stores and almost a collector item.
These days however, it's cheap, readily available at $2 shops, Kmart, Daiso, Costco, craft shops, online and just about every department store in the country.
And the ranges! From bold brights to pale pastels, subtle through strong patterns, there is a washi tape to suit your taste.
Where to Buy Washi Tape
Kmart - in the craft area. They have a gorgeous range of washi tapes, all themed and co-ordinated, and very budget friendly - 10 x 5m rolls for $5 in a handy storage tube.
Costco - if you have a Costco membership, buy your washi in bulk! C'mon, everything's in bulk at Costco, even washi tapes. Get 24 x 10m rolls for $19.99 - 83c a roll! And the range of colours and patterns is stunning.
Daiso - where else would you get beautiful washi tapes than at the source? Washi tapes are Japanese, and Daiso is the Japanese mini-department store that sells everything for $2.80!
$2 Shops - if you have a favourite $2 shop with a decent craft section it is sure to have a range of washi tape.
Craft stores - prices and range will vary, but expect to pay more than from any of the above stores.
Step 1. To cover the notebook or journal, if it has a dark or heavily patterned cover, re-cover it using white printer paper.
Step 2. Then start your washi tape pattern in the centre of the cover, running strips on the front, over the spine and around the back cover. Mix and match or co-ordinate designs and patterns and continue running strips of washi tape until both sides of the cover are completely covered. Fold the tape ends to the insides of the cover and press down.
Step 3. Cut pieces of coloured or white paper to size and stick down to cover the ends. Personally, I like to leave the ends of the washi showing as they create their own staggered design but it's entirely up to you.
These days however, it's cheap, readily available at $2 shops, Kmart, Daiso, Costco, craft shops, online and just about every department store in the country.
And the ranges! From bold brights to pale pastels, subtle through strong patterns, there is a washi tape to suit your taste.
Where to Buy Washi Tape
Kmart - in the craft area. They have a gorgeous range of washi tapes, all themed and co-ordinated, and very budget friendly - 10 x 5m rolls for $5 in a handy storage tube.
Costco - if you have a Costco membership, buy your washi in bulk! C'mon, everything's in bulk at Costco, even washi tapes. Get 24 x 10m rolls for $19.99 - 83c a roll! And the range of colours and patterns is stunning.
Daiso - where else would you get beautiful washi tapes than at the source? Washi tapes are Japanese, and Daiso is the Japanese mini-department store that sells everything for $2.80!
$2 Shops - if you have a favourite $2 shop with a decent craft section it is sure to have a range of washi tape.
Craft stores - prices and range will vary, but expect to pay more than from any of the above stores.
Step 1. To cover the notebook or journal, if it has a dark or heavily patterned cover, re-cover it using white printer paper.
Step 2. Then start your washi tape pattern in the centre of the cover, running strips on the front, over the spine and around the back cover. Mix and match or co-ordinate designs and patterns and continue running strips of washi tape until both sides of the cover are completely covered. Fold the tape ends to the insides of the cover and press down.
Step 3. Cut pieces of coloured or white paper to size and stick down to cover the ends. Personally, I like to leave the ends of the washi showing as they create their own staggered design but it's entirely up to you.