Four projects with washi tape

Versatile washi tape adds creative colour to anything it touches. Here are four easy projects to try

How to get the look

Washi tape from etsy.com; cake stand from Redcurrent; cupcakes from Petal; elephant ornament from Allium; vase, necklace, flowers and lollies stylist’s own. Wall painted in Resene ‘Vanilla Ice’. Buy your washi tape and cardboard from Warehouse Stationery.

Visit warehousestationery.co.nz for all your craft needs.

Created by: Sarah Conder. Photography by: Melanie Jenkins@ Flash Studios.

Cake toppers Cut bamboo skewers into various lengths. Wrap a piece of washi tape around the end of a skewer and carefully line up and stick the lengths together. Add another piece of tape (or two), then cut the ends at different angles to create little flags.

Gift boxes Purchase plain boxes (or make your own from a template downloaded from the internet). Decorate with washi tape to create pretty packaging for gifts.

Greeting cards Cut a piece of cardboard to create a birthday card, score down the middle and fold. Stick washi tape to the front of the card in vertical, horizontal or angled stripes. Cut a banner or circle out of paper and write your message on it. Stick it on top of the washi tape stripes using double-sided tape.

Framed washi art Cut a piece of card to fit your frame. Design your pattern, using a pencil to lightly mark the card, measuring to ensure your design will be centred. Stick strips of washi tape over your design, then gently cut out shapes with a craft knife to avoid cutting the card. Peel off the unwanted bits of tape.