Washi tape is so much fun - and it must be one of the best values in scrapbooking. It is inexpensive and comes in an infinite variety of colors, patterns and widths. And let's be honest - how often do you finish a roll of washi?
But it's easy to get overwhelmed by washi - for a while it seemed like every kit I purchased included a roll of washi tape. And I kept seeing new rolls - and they were only a few dollars which made for a perfect impulse purchase. I tried keeping it in a basket, but I would forget what I had and it rarely got used. As I've said before, I like my stash organized by color and I use what I see. So that stash kept growing.
Then I talked my husband into hanging a giant pegboard in my craft room. It is amazing, versatile storage and provided the perfect solution for washi tape storage. I devoted one end of the peg board to washi tape - I call it the "Washi Wall." I bought several dowels and my husband cut them into 12 inch lengths for me. I used hooks on the peg board and fit 12 dowels down the side of the peg board.
I sorted my washi into a loose ROYGBIV order and started putting it on the dowels. Neutrals are at the bottom of the wall.
Embarassingly, I had more washi tape than I had room for. So I purged a lot - and I limit myself to the space on the Washi Wall. If I get a new roll of washi tape and it doesn't fit, another roll has to go. For the most part, this has put a stop to my washi buying habit - I have to really love it to buy it. And because my stash is visible, I have a good sense of the colors and patterns in my stash - often I already have something similar to the roll that is tempting me.
And I actually have finished a couple of rolls recently - which made room for some new rolls - or to bring a roll back in from my purge box. And means I am using more than I am buying - at least when it comes to washi. (You have to count the small victories, right?)
So this is my solution - and one my favorite things about it is the versatility. If washi becomes a smaller part of my stash - I haven't invested much in storage solutions and its easy to repurpose the space to store my new favorite supply. But I'd love to hear what you do with your washi...
Thanks for stopping by.
But it's easy to get overwhelmed by washi - for a while it seemed like every kit I purchased included a roll of washi tape. And I kept seeing new rolls - and they were only a few dollars which made for a perfect impulse purchase. I tried keeping it in a basket, but I would forget what I had and it rarely got used. As I've said before, I like my stash organized by color and I use what I see. So that stash kept growing.
Then I talked my husband into hanging a giant pegboard in my craft room. It is amazing, versatile storage and provided the perfect solution for washi tape storage. I devoted one end of the peg board to washi tape - I call it the "Washi Wall." I bought several dowels and my husband cut them into 12 inch lengths for me. I used hooks on the peg board and fit 12 dowels down the side of the peg board.
I sorted my washi into a loose ROYGBIV order and started putting it on the dowels. Neutrals are at the bottom of the wall.
And I actually have finished a couple of rolls recently - which made room for some new rolls - or to bring a roll back in from my purge box. And means I am using more than I am buying - at least when it comes to washi. (You have to count the small victories, right?)
So this is my solution - and one my favorite things about it is the versatility. If washi becomes a smaller part of my stash - I haven't invested much in storage solutions and its easy to repurpose the space to store my new favorite supply. But I'd love to hear what you do with your washi...
Thanks for stopping by.
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Great idea. I may be able to get my husband to make one for me. I don't have much washi, though, I'd also store other things. Brilliant. Michelle t
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