“Creativity is making marvelous out of the discarded.”
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TISSUE PAPER WASHI TAPE
Do you know the crazy people, at parties, that stop and gather leftover bags, tissue paper, ribbons, and such? Yep, I am THAT person. 
You can call me a tissue paper hoarder if you like; I am okay with that. I just love reusing it, like making these gorgeous flowers. If you are a creative person, you are probably very familiar with washi tape. If you aren’t familiar with it, washi is a type of masking tape made of washi paper. It’s wonderful because it’s not only pretty, but it doesn’t damage what you place it on and can be torn easily. Today, we are joining several friends in a …… 
C’mon Get Crafty | Purple Hues and Me |
EyeLoveKnots | Stone Cottage Adventures | Across the Blvd
Domestic Deadline | Shoppe No 5 | Modern on Monticello
Salvage Sister and Mister | Sew Crafty Crochet
My Pinterventures | This Autoimmune Life | The Inspiration Vault
So let’s get started…. 
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- Tissue Paper
- Masking Tape
- Scissors
- Mod Podge (here’s a kit with foam brushes and mod podge)
- Foam Brush
- Wax Paper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Lay out your wax paper or any surface the tape can be easily removed.
- Tear off a piece of masking tape and stick to the wax paper.
This particular tape was the last of a roll so it was a little dirty however it still served its purpose.
- Cut off a piece of tissue slightly larger than the masking tape.
- Lightly apply Mod Podge to the back of the masking tape (non-sticky side) and then carefully set tissue on top.
- Peel off the tape and cut the excess tissue paper off.
- Apply your DIY tissue paper washi to whatever you like.
OTHER DIY TISSUE PAPER WASHI TAPE OPTION~ You can use regular double sided tape here instead. Although, it will be more sticky and also have a smaller coverage area.
USES FOR DIY WASHI TAPE
Really, washi can be applied to so many things and is easily removed. Here are just a few ideas:
- Envelopes
- Paper Crafts
- Calendars
- Pencils
- Flags
- Organizing
- And here are 16 creative ideas to use washi tape.
Not only is this a great way to use up tissue paper, but it’s also works to customize your washi to what you need rather than trying to use just the options of washi colors you have on hand. Do you love washi? If so, what do you use it on? Here are a few more posts we think you will enjoy:
Don’t forget to check out the other craft de-stash projects…..
What a fun way to use up tissue & wrapping paper to make custom tape. I can see my daughter using this for her journaling.
Erlene recently posted…DIY Love Nautical Knots with Sea Glass
This looks like a fun idea. And so easy, I will need to add this to my crafting projects to try.
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I love your DIY washi tape! How clever! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Thank you Marci. It was a fun craft .
Very pretty and less expensive that actually buying washi tape!
Roseann Hampton recently posted…Pillowcase Dress from Fat Quarters
Thank you Roseann!
This is no only a great way to reuse tissue paper but it makes for pretty accessories too.
Thank you Donna. It does make for pretty accessories
I would never ever have thought of making my own washi tape. Just never ever, but it’s such a brilliant idea D. There are a million and one ideas going through my head right now and we have loads of serviettes (napkins) in our craft cupboard with the most beautiful patterns that would work.
I hope you try some crafts with them Michelle.
What a great idea! And easy to do! Sure is a pretty way to add washi tape to your projects!
Sam – Raggedy Bits recently posted…How To Paint A Farmhouse Bed Frame For A Fresh New Look
Thank you Sam.
What a cool idea to make your own washi tape! How versatile is that! You are so creative and clever!
Gail recently posted…Wire Beaded Flower Basket
Thank you. It is a fun idea.
I’m jealous of your hoarding! I am forever having to grab tissue paper on the fly for the random birthday party! This is pretty ingenious! Pinned!
haha. So funny Megan.
What a great idea! I especially love the tape made with the tissue paper with the bird. Pretty!
Thank you T’onna. I definitely love using up what I have.
This is such a neat idea!! The possibilities are endless! Thank you bunches for sharing! xoxo
Thank you. Kristi. You’re right, the possibilities are endless for sure.
This is such a clever idea and I love that it’s not expensive! That’s my kind of craft. Thanks so much for sharing at Project Inspire{d}.
Mary Beth recently posted…DIY Mother’s Day Sign with FREE SVG File
Thank you. Mary Beth. Fun and easy. I love it.
I need to try a Washi Tape craft. I have seen it on other people’s blogs, but never really knew what it was. Pairing the Washi tape with the clothes pins was a good idea. I just want that hoop that reads, “Stop waiting for Friday.” Thanks for sharing it on Funtastic Friday!
Kristie recently posted…Decorate Your Spring Coffee Corner
Hi Kristie, Oh, I am so surprised you have seen the diy tissue washi tape. I have never seen someone do this. Here I was thinking it was original 🙂 The hoop was a fun project. If you make one, you can print off the letters as a free printable for my email subscribers.
What a great way to reuse the tissue paper! I used to have hoards of it too… honestly, not sure where it went to, lol
Thank you Emily. Too funny!