Monday, July 2, 2012

AWESOME FINDS: Washi Tape

Happy Monday!!!

Do you know what washi tape is? Have you seen one? Let me start by saying it is just the prettiest and cutest thing! And I mean REALLY pretty!!!

Washi Tape
So what is washi tape? According to sheknows.com, the best way to describe washi tape is that it feels like masking tape — very, very pretty masking tape. It's made of paper, but is not as delicate as one would expect. Washi tape originated from Japan, the land of kawaii or cuteness. It is made from natural fibers, such as bamboo or hemp, but most commonly from the bark of trees that are native to Japan — the mulberry, the mitsumata shrub or the gampi tree.

Washi tapes can be affordable and expensive. A roll would cost anywhere between USD1.50 (Php62.00) to as much as USD$35.00 (Php1,460.00) per roll. And with so much designs to choose from, collecting would require a lot of moolah to burn. And here is why I have an awesome find. I found a set of five for just Php132.50 (USD3.17)!

All About Scrapbooking Washi Tapes - Php132.50/set
Marine Set
Earth Set
This is to show you how much tape you get per roll. It's not much but they cost so little so I'm getting what I paid for.

 And to see the designs better, here are the tapes on paper:

You may ask what you could possibly do with all these tapes... A LOT, I tell you!!!







5. Keyboard 

Aren't they adorable? Google "washi tape" and you'll find more projects!
Oh and if you're bordering to obsession, you might want to check out this washi tape printer. A freaking printer!!! OMG!!! My makeup kit would be ridiculously cute with these labels!!!
Coharu Label and Tape Printer - USD89.00 (Php3,720.00)
Anyhoo, All About Scrapbooking Washi Tapes are available at National Bookstore (I wonder if they have other sets than the ones I already got). Try these other local suppliers as well: Lasting Impression, Hey Kessy and Quaint Desk. If you don't mind paying for international shipping, you'll find a gazillion on Etsy. :)

Hugs,


16 comments:

  1. szt_grnMarch 24, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    Hi! Where did you buy your washi tapes?? :)

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    1. Christine Rojas-LaviñaMarch 24, 2013 at 10:46 AM

      Hi! The sets of thin washi tapes were from a local bookstore here in the Philippines, National Bookstore. But I now buy from local sellers online. :)

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  2. UnknownApril 25, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    OMG thanks for bloggingthis. i was planning to buy at Hey Kessy, but since i'm going to SM today, might as well check National Bookstore narin. Sana meron sa SM Southmall. Have a good one!

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    1. Christine Rojas-LaviñaApril 25, 2013 at 11:38 AM

      Hi Mrs. A! In case the branch near you don't have these in stock, check out National Bookstore Quezon Ave. in Quezon City. Saw them there last week. :)

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  3. UnknownJune 10, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Hi there! I chanced upon this blog through google. Please also visit momiji crafts on FB or at this website: http://momijicrafts.myshopify.com for arts and craft supplies including Japanese masking tapes of mostly. Limited edition mt tapes also available. Thanks!

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  4. UnknownJune 22, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    wow..socute..:)

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  5. Maryanne MollJuly 15, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Meron din nito sa National Bookstore in MOA. Thanks for sharing the designs that you got. Will look for those next time I'm in NBS.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Found the one at NBS kaso you're right,you get what you pay for. The strips are so thin kaya i need to cut a lot to fill a space which is a little time consuming. So far the cheapest i found is facebook.com/washiworks for the regular sized washis and can do meetup near my area.

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  7. KristetaFebruary 5, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    I find affordable washi tape in Instagram @thepaperwise they have alot of type of washi tape, deco tape, and also paperbook :) the ones in NB is onti lang mapagppilian :(

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  8. AnonymousMarch 21, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Hi po meron po bang washi tape sa SM Bicutan at saang store sa Sm Bicutan merong washi tape

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  9. AnonymousMay 7, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    Where to buy the washi tape printer?

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    1. Christine Rojas-LaviñaMay 8, 2014 at 12:34 AM

      I don't think it's available locally. But my cousin bought one in Japan.

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  10. Christine Rojas-LaviñaMay 8, 2014 at 12:36 AM

    Wow, thank you guys for all the store recos! Excited for what I will find! :)

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  11. SienneDecember 2, 2014 at 3:23 PM

    Hi! Great blog! Do you happen to know washi tape printing services around Manila? :)

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  12. UnknownMarch 27, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    Hi! Can you tell me some local seller online?? Please state some site/instagram/fb...Thanks😁

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  13. AnonymousJune 5, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    Check the instagram account of Craftsaddictph it provides cute washi tapes and other craft materials.

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