Washi Tape Storage
This DIY washi tape storage box is a great way to organize and use your favorite washi tapes!
I've become quite the washi tape collector, as I'm sure several of you have, too!
I've been wracking my brain to come up with a good way to store it all so that it can still easily be used, and I finally came up with a brilliant idea to make this washi tape storage box!
You know those wooden boxes you can get at Hobby Lobby?
They turn out to be the perfect size to store rolls of washi tape!
Mine is the 9"x6"x3" box.
So you could just stick the tape in the box and be done... or you could take it a step further like I did!
Want to see?
We're going to use dowel rods to hold the tape (Ā½" in diameter), so mark off where you want them to go.
I suggest not trimming the dowels down to size yet. We'll get to that in a couple of steps.
I marked 1 & Ā½ inches from the outside of the box in on the front and back of the box on each side and marked off the width of my dowels.
You're going to need a router of some sort.
Mine comes in the form of a handy Dremel attachment.
Slowly start routing out the marked area on the box.
You want to gouge out about halfway through the wood.
This will make a little "shelf" for the dowel to rest on. Make sure you go far enough down the inside of the box so that the top of the dowel will be not be effected closing the box.
Speaking of the dowels, now is the time to trim them down to size!
Mark where you need to make your cut then carefully saw off the part you need.
The length will depend on how much you gouged out of the sides of the box.
Make 2 and sand the edges.
Your dowels should fit nicely in your new grooves.
Almost done now!
What? You thought that was the end?
Oh no, one more thing to do!
Incidentally you can fit your washi tape inside of an empty aluminum foil box.
I suppose you could cover it with scrapbook paper and use this for storage, too.
I'm more interested in the metal teeth on the box!
Trim off the metal teeth along with about Ā½" of the cardboard and measure how long it needs to be to fit the front of your box
Using old scissors (so you don't mess up your good ones!), trim the teeth down to size.
Apply some adhesive (I used Beacon's 3-in-1) to the cardboard and place it against the inside front side of the box. Let the metal teeth stick up above the wood. I should actually have made mine a little higher.
Clamp it on with "craft" clamps (a.k.a. clothespins!).
Add your washi tape to the dowel rods and you're all set!
You can also move the front dowel to the back slot and the back to the front since the dowels simply lift out of the slots if you need to.
When you close up the box and carry it around the dowels will stay perfectly in place.
Now I just need to decorate my box!
>> See where I party! <<
This post was originally shared June, 2012.
How cute and clever! I store my washi tape in a plastic shoe box, but I've been wanting a better (and more cute!) way to store it. Thanks so much for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things!
That is such a great storage solution!! Pinned.
Love this! Pinned & shared . thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight party!
What a great way to organize Washi tape. I may have to make one of these.
So cute and I would love to have this for any ribbon storage~ Thanks for bringing this by Throwback Thursday and Happy New Year~ I'll be pinning this to our Throwback Thursday board.
I have yet to succumb to the joys of Washi tape for fear of getting addicted, but I love this storage idea. Thanks for sharing on the #HomeMattersParty . I hope you will join us again next week.
What a great idea! I love how you decorated it with Washi, too!
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great idea! thanks for sharing.
What a great idea! Love the wooden box storage idea! Follow you on Bloglovin'
Like like like! Wow.......great idea! Now i copy!
Great idea!!!
Love this! Featured your link on my blog!
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Howdy,
Nifty idea.
I actually made mine easier, using the dowel rods that cme with my Fancy Pants 'Brag Book' scrapbooks. No measuring or drilling needed!
I put my rolls of twine in a wax paper dispenser box. Covered it with plain masking tape until I have time to cover masking tape with washi tape.
Peace,
LuLu
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Cool boxes.
I would be doing my personalized one as well.
Very Creative!:)
You are the bomb girl. What a awesome idea. Love it and all your other ideas. Keep sharing.
Love this idea but I'm wondering how it works if you need to cut tape from the back row? Does it work out all right or does it get tuck on the rolls in the front?
@ Carol Jane: Washi tape is all the rage right now; it is a decorative paper tape from Japan that comes in all kinds of patterns. Here's a link to a post I found that explains it in more detail: http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/951617/what-is-washi-tape
Hi Megan! I'm so glad you asked! I meant to put that in the blog post and completely forgot. (Adding the info now!)
The dowels simply lift out so you can move the front dowel to the back slot and vice versa. š
And thank you so much for sharing the link explaining washi tape!
I have no idea what washi tape is. Please explain? Im new at all this DIY stuff.
Washi tape is Japanese paper tape. People use it for decorative purposes mostly. Megan left a comment below with a great link explaining it! š
Very cute idea! It might be fun to do something like this with spools of ribbon too
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Love this idea! Especially the clever AL foil cutting strip- brilliant!
What a great idea! You could do the same for your ribbon storage if you found the right-size box! I'll have to be on the lookout for those wooden boxes! TFS!!!
This is both cute and clever. I need one. I would love for you to share it on my linky party!
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genius!
NOW THAT IS SUPER SMART!!! I just discovered washi tape, and now I can't wait to get some of my own!Smiles,The Joyful Thrifter
Great project Michele-super way to store your tape. I've never seen washi tape in real life... lol
gail
Great idea and awesome storage space! I am visiting from the Tater tots and Jello link up and thought I would stop by and say hi. I am a new follower! Hope you will stop by http://www.garagesalesrus.blogspot.com/ and do the same.Robin
Such a clever idea! I will have to remember this as my tape collection continues to grow.
This is SO cute!! Hope you can link this up at my trendy tuesday!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com
That is an awesome idea and I love that you thought about reusing the teeth from the foil box!!! You always have the best ideas:-)
This is such a clever idea, I especially love that you added the little cutter to the edge of the box. Genius!
ADORABLE! I love the wooden box, makes it super easy to take with you. I would love if you linked them up to Show Off Monday @ Kampenlane.com
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~Taylor
SO DARLING AND SO BRILLIANT! love!
Hi there! I love this storage idea! too cute! I am having a Sunday Blog Hop and would love for you to link up your cute blog.
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GENIUS!
LOVE IT! Must Pin this.... You are so clever!
You are a genius! I love how this turned out! Stopping by from the Sundae Scoop! Pinning!!
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.
I just had my first washi tape experience. I love your idea for storage - especially the foil cutter on the edge. Clever.
I desperately need to get my tape under control and this is such a brilliant way to do it and how genius to use the cutting edge from the foil box!!!
This s cute,
I would love for you to add this to my craft, creat and inspire linky party....
Oh so fabulous! I will be doing this too! Thank you so much for sharing your brilliance! š
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Jennifer
I loved it when I just thought it was storage but when I saw that you used the teeth from the foil container, it became brilliant! You're so clever!
This is SO cute, Michele! I can't believe I still have yet to buy some washi tape and try a project. Going on my to-do list ASAP! š
Such a great idea!!!! Thanks you so much for sharing! Pinning!!!
I really like how you used the cutting teeth at the end of the box! Brilliant! Smiles, Jill
Great idea! I love how you added the metal part from the aluminum foil so you can actually cut the tape right in its new storage home.
oooooo.... now I just need to find some of the tape.
What a creative idea! I can't wait to see what you do to the outside of the box - I know it will be amazing. š
Oh gosh - this is super smart Michele!! You are so good at coming up with cute, creative storage ideas. Can you come visit me and help my sad organizing? lol. LOVE the box!!!
BRILLIANT! I love all of it, and adding the spikes from the foil tube is so clever!