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Washi Tape ...


This is my new wonder tool - Washi tape - My tape is somewhat special because mine was flown to me directly from Japan - I am lucky enough to have a dear friend that lives in the Heart of Tokyo - I did not realize this was a "Hidden Jewel" - How many of you have known about this for years? Where have I been? Loving this product!

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  1. SherryJuly 25, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I've heard of it and know quite a few people who use it but I've never had the pleasure. Love the colours of what you've got!

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  2. Living in the MomentJuly 25, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Thanks so much, Sherry - I turned this photo into a Vintage look - The colors are a bit brighter than what you see here - I just heard so many people talking about it, that I asked my friend in Tokyo and a care package was in my mailbox a few weeks later, with all these great rolls inside :)

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  3. Margaret HallJuly 25, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Haven't a clue, really! I haven't had the pleasure of coming upon this product, so lucky you~! Nice colors...What will you do with it, Kristine??

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  4. Living in the MomentJuly 25, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Margaret ~ Washi tape is like masking tape with designs on it ~ It is not something you see in craft stores, more specialty shops would carry it ~ I am lucky that I have a girlfriend that lives in Tokyo that knew exactly what I meant when I mentioned it, and sent me quite a few rolls ~ My plan is to make handmade cards and scrapbook pages ~ I will use the tape as borders etc ... I also plan to seal letters with the tape ... Just adds some character to a plain envelope ...

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  5. Sonja MilojevicJuly 28, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    This is gorgeous! I have never used it, don't even know if there is something like that in stores here. But it's definitely beautiful and could be used in so many projects! I like what you plan to make with it :)

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  6. Living in the MomentJuly 28, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Sonja - I am just loving these tapes - So fun - They add color and whimsy to any plain white envelope - Looks adorable as a border on a card or scrapbook page etc ...

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