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Red and Aqua – Take 3

October 12, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 29 Comments

Another paper project today. I spotted the Washi Tape Wrapping paper over at Poppytalk and had to make some to match our Christmas theme. As you know I have a Japanese washi tape addiction, but I find I use it sparingly on gift wrapping as it is almost too good to use. The brilliant idea at Poppytalk was to make the wrapping paper by sticking the tape onto a sheet of printer paper, scan and print so that you can make any number of sheets of gift wrap – just brilliant!
Luckily I have plenty of tape in red and aqua.
I made up a couple of sheets of gift wrap. Sadly my printer inks were running low so my paper is scanned and ready to print when the new ones arrive.
I even made a little house tag to match. 
You can find a good range of Japanese washi masking tape at Crafty Japan – I just spotted some cool reindeer tape – perhaps I need to add that to my collection?
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Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Wrapping

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Comments

  1. Laura says

    October 12, 2011 at 3:37 am

    Cute stuff! I love the idea of getting more use out of washi tape. The house tags are adorable. 🙂

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  2. Simone de Klerk says

    October 12, 2011 at 3:43 am

    What a lovely collection of tape and string! Makes presents so much more special!

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  3. Stephanie says

    October 12, 2011 at 3:46 am

    You have an enviable collection of washi tape. Love the little house tags.

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  4. printed lanyards says

    October 12, 2011 at 4:03 am

    I gifted a gift to my dearest and sweetest friends on their birthday, I written “keep in touch” quotation on cover page. All are also gifted me a card on last Christmas.

    Reply
  5. Bela says

    October 12, 2011 at 4:03 am

    You can make miracle with thses beauties!!! This gift wrap is adorable!!
    Tags, I love them!!

    Lisa, thanks for wishing Aila a happy children´s day!! We will give her a mini toy poney as she LOVES horses and the like…a fairy comes along sitting on the poney. All in pink, her favorite color.

    Have a wonderful day!!
    Bela

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  6. K-Sue says

    October 12, 2011 at 4:22 am

    What a clever idea! We have none of this tape yet, but I think one of these days we will have to get a bit.

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  7. Linda says

    October 12, 2011 at 4:23 am

    What a great idea, the wrapping paper looks awesome.
    xx

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  8. Thimbleanna says

    October 12, 2011 at 6:08 am

    When I saw those washi houses on Poppytalk I realized I might actually have to break down and buy some tape — they’re just tooo cute! I LOVE the paper and tag you’ve made. Just trying to keep from having another obsession LOL!

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  9. nest full of eggs says

    October 12, 2011 at 6:45 am

    I can’t believe your collection of red & aqua goodies 🙂

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  10. Happy in red says

    October 12, 2011 at 7:03 am

    Wonderful. I love the red-blue-grey combo.
    Esther.

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  11. Jule says

    October 12, 2011 at 9:44 am

    Wow that’s a great idea! I also love to work with washi tape and this way you can make the most of it. 😉
    Jule

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  12. Débora says

    October 12, 2011 at 10:23 am

    Lindos e encantadores.
    Estou precisando fazer as minhas embalagens , mas está me faltando tempo para isto.
    Amo essas cores!
    Bjão

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  13. Ellieboo says

    October 12, 2011 at 11:01 am

    That is a top idea indeed – am seriously loving your red and aqua colour combo, it works so well.

    Amanda xoxoxo

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  14. Vickie says

    October 12, 2011 at 11:56 am

    Your red and aqua ideas have been great! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Marina says

    October 12, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    Love your red and aqua posts. All so divine. I will definitely have to try this one….

    Reply
  16. Chocolate Cat says

    October 12, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    You definately need the Reindeer tape!

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  17. Tania McCartney says

    October 13, 2011 at 3:28 am

    Loveliness! LOVE this idea! and the tag is too cute.

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  18. Omiyage says

    October 13, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    Glad you liked our tutorial on Poppytalk! Your paper is so so cute – love the red & aqua colour combo and mix of patterns. So fun!

    We also carry a variety of Japanese washi tape in our online shop http://omiyage.ca

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  19. Melanie Gray Augustin says

    October 13, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    Fabulous!

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  20. Celestial Charms says

    October 14, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    You always have the best selection of Japanese masking tape. It is not that easy to find, here in the States. Love it!
    Maureen

    Reply
  21. SweetSugarBelle says

    October 18, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    Pinned this, GORGEOUS!

    Reply
  22. angry birds rio says

    November 1, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    So cute ! thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  23. JoyHey says

    December 9, 2011 at 3:33 am

    Lovely packaging… I love the colors and design. Blogged the idea here: http://blog.joyhey.com/2011/12/08/inspiration-lovely-pastel-packaging-ideas/ Thanks for the inspiration! xx

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  24. Lore says

    November 22, 2013 at 3:00 am

    Hi! Thank you for your great tutorial! Your packaging idea is fantastic! I cited it in my Blog here: http://lunadeicreativi.com/blog/natale-con-la-luna-i-puntata/

    Bye!
    Lory,
    http://www.lunadeicreativi.com

    Reply

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