I hadn’t discovered the wonder of Japanese Masking Tape until I saw a big display of it at Loft in Kyoto. It is made from Washi Paper and comes in such an amazing array of colours and designs. It is the perfect medium for some quick crafting and I think it will be popular with Sarah and her friends. I only wish I had bought more!
I was dying to try it so I made up this little gift bag this morning. Decorating the wooden peg was lots of fun – I now need to get some smaller pegs – I think decorated pegs will be appearing on lots of gift packages this year:)
I bought a book “How to Use Masking Tape” (ISBN 978-4-05-404387-9) which is full of fun ways to use the tape in card making, gift wrapping, stationery, and on the table. Here is a peak at some of the projects.
I did a quick search this morning and found some blogs with other great ideas. For more project ideas check out Happy Tape, Craftapalooza, and Cucumbersome. I was relieved to find there are a number of tape suppliers in Australia and on Etsy.
I now have more mundane things to do – taking up school uniforms etc. Hope to be back soon with more Japanese inspired projects. Sarah is working on one right now!
Posted by Lisa
Who would think that masking tape could come in a rainbow of colours! I am going to have a look for some over here.
Oh, I love the “carte postale” with the sweet little houses! I am off to check out the other sites you mentioned. Thanks for sharing!
I haven’t seen this tape before – what cool ideas!
I really love your clothes pin; thanks for sharing.
OMG! That is one of those must find now things!!!! Off to find!
That is wonderfully awesome…so cute and fun too!
Oh, how cute is that peg? Have never heard of the tape before, buit am off to look at some of your links!
So cute! I’ll have to get some I think…
That is very cool stuff! Covering my eyes and ears (la la la la la) so I am not tempted!
Wow… I never know that masking tape can be used in this way. It’s beautiful as just masking tape as well as what it can do!
The masking tape would be great to use on lots of different projects. The peg looks fab!
So pretty, if only Japan were a bit closer. Thanks for sharing! I’ll keep my eye out in the International District in Seattle and see what they have. That is really fun!
Wow. I have to get me some of that!
I think I need a vacation in Japan to get some of that tape!
Ooooh! That tape looks fab! I wish I could my hands on some. I’ve never seen it before. Love the bag and peg!
I’ve never heard of Japanese masking tape but that stuff looks fabulous and I might have to get my hands on some. Love what you did with the bag and the peg.
Oh, just so cute!
I haven’t seen that tape either and it is oh so lovely! Lots of good ideas:)
I love Japanese fabric and crafty stuff, its always the cutest – novelty fabrics are the best! and I love your blog which I just discovered!
The peg and gift bag look wonderful, cant wait to see what Sarah is making today.
Linda
ps have fun hemming those uniforms.
Welcome back! I certainly missed your posting! I’m glad you had a lovely vacation though. Love all the projects:]
Aww I love the peg! What a great idea to close the bag with the peg, bet your trip was wonderful. Kind regards, Anita.
The masking tape looks like just the thing for quick cards and gifts. The gift bag looks wonderful.
Who knew tape could be so exciting. Leave it to the Japanese to make something boring–cute!
Cute and fun! Those projects would work up in a snap. I had never heard of printed masking tape – the best I’ve seen is blue painter’s tape.
Welcome back from Japan! I’m so glad to read that you had a great time.
Yep, I love the Japanese paper tape too, and yep, along with so many other things, wished that I had brought more back. I love the look of that book!
Wow I have never seen these before! What a great idea.
Fabulous projects for using this tape. I can’t wait to acquire some. The possibilities are endless. Thanks for introducing it to so many of us.
Maureen
I saw that tape in a magazine – trust the Japanese to think of it đ
How fun and neat, haven’t heard of it in the states.—would come in very handy though!!
Love this. I’m off to buy some off Etsy! đ
Love that masking tape! I hope that catches on and becomes available here in the states. So interesting about the peg– I will have to keep an eye out for that trend.
Oh that’s just gorgeous!!!!! Thanks so much for showing it, I’ve never seen such pretty masking tape before :o).
I’m off to find me some :o).
Hugs,
Joy :o)
Oh gosh, I love this!! Do you know if it’s available to buy online?
I am in love with these tapes. I can use them everywhere and on anything! I got mine from a store called “littlehappythings1” on Etsy. They are new, but their price is the best so far as I know and the owner is very sweet to deal with. If anyone is interested, you can check here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlehappythings1
I have a boxful of tapes and I still can’t get enough of them!
LOL – trust the Japanese to have cute masking tape!!! So glad you enjoyed your trip so much đ
My brother-in-law travels to Japan quite often on business. I’m going to BEG him to bring back masking tape.
oh wow what a great trip it looks like you had! oh I’m so envious!!!!!!!!! love everything you bought back, I love japan!!!!!
corrie:)
what great tape, thanks for sharing interesting goodies with us…
Hey, I lost the link you sent me where I can buy these online in Aus, could you please send it to me again?! Thanks!
Pretty selection at:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PrettyTape
These tapes are amazing! I just love them! By the way, your blog is amazing as well đ