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The washi tape obsession


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So two years ago, I started my MT tape "collection" after a trip to Taiwan. Now I never took to washi tape prior to that because the ones I had [read: made in China] didn't stick very well and I had to add adhesive! 


But the obsession wasn't that bad....I think maybe 60 rolls? *LOL* I bought acrylic drawers for them and promised myself that ALL my washi tape had to fit into them. Which meant the only way to add to the collection was to use up my existing MT tape. 


Guess what? With the drop in Yen and the readjustment in MT tape prices [about 30% less], I'm doing less hoarding and more using! Can you tell from this layout on the niece and nephews with their great grandma?

Okay okay, so I cheated and bought a new set of acrylic drawers for my new MT tapes...*winks*

Playing along with Let's Get Sketchy.


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24 comments:

  1. Ashley HortonMarch 20, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    So fun Yvonne! Love the way you layered the washi tape with your photos!!

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  2. Linda BreedloveMarch 20, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Ahhhh, we all have some item we buy a ton of. At least yours is small and not expensive.... and can dress up a layout or card. Wonderful work!!!

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  3. lavina agarwalMarch 20, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Such a fun layout! 60 rolls wow!!

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  4. CazMarch 20, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    I too love wash tape!! Sadly I don't have that many rolls :-P Must put it on my list of things to buy!! I love your fun layout as always :-)

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  5. CREATIVE KHADIJAMarch 20, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    Very pretty! I always love working & designing with washitape! its looking so good!

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  6. LynnMarch 20, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    That layout makes great use of washi tape. I am also a hoarder and I am buying faster than I am using. There are just so many places selling them nowadays that restricting purchases just doesn't seem possible *wink*wink! Thanks for sharing a beautiful use for them.

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  7. ~amy~March 20, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    Such an awesome layout and we wanna see a pic of your collection.

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  8. Suman PanditMarch 20, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    loved that you did the journaling in white on Washi Yvonne!!lovely page, a bit busy but comes together as a whole as your focus images are so well anchored :)

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  9. KareyMarch 21, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    I have a problem with washi not sticking too. If you use glue it leaves bumps, not so pretty.

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  10. Cindy deRosierMarch 21, 2015 at 1:19 AM

    I just counted my washi tape- 41 rolls. I only bought a handful of them though. And I do use them, most often for wrapping gifts. :)

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  11. JoefilMarch 21, 2015 at 2:19 AM

    Another fantastic page and background work Yvonne! Thank you so much for joining us at LGS :)

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  12. LisaMarch 21, 2015 at 2:53 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!! I love the design!! The little chicks on the paper are so cute!! The washi looks amazing!! Have a great weekend :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  13. Julie Tucker-WolekMarch 21, 2015 at 3:03 AM

    I usually have to sew my tapes down! LOL! I love love love this! LOVING the colors and the background you created!!!!!!!!

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  14. ShellyMarch 21, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    Super fun layout! Lovin' all your details!
    Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

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  15. Lizzy HillMarch 21, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    Oh, you FUNNY girl...so the money you are saving from NOT buying tape.....you spent on new drawers????!!!!!! LOL!!! But I can see you are using it up!!! And so well!! I haven't journaled on my washi for ages. So thanks for the reminder! I was like you. If it didn't fit on the washi tree....I couldn't buy any more. But then I removed the ribbon off the ribbon reel. And it's a perfect extra washi space. Need I say more??!!!! AND LOOOOOVE the spotty bg here....glad you could use that lace......ADORE those photos:):)

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  16. Annette AllenMarch 21, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    60 rolls.. girl you are too funny.. I have a bad hoarding problem.. I have so much I still don't use it.. so bad..

    this layout is adorable.. i love the polka background..

    congrats on the new team.. yay

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  17. CherishedMarch 21, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    Awesome page. Love the colors and the textures created. Thanks for playing at LGS.

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  18. Vasundhara AgarwalMarch 23, 2015 at 3:17 AM

    Love washi tapes! though they are quite expensive here. beautiful layout! love the creative lettering :)

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  19. UnknownMarch 23, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    What a fun page. I LOVE all the polka-dots.. And 60 rolls of washi tape, Thats alot my friend.

    Hugs~

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  20. Audrey PettitMarch 23, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    Haha, Wow, that's a lot of tape, my friend! But really LOVE what you did with it here! Love how it anchors the photos and the mat behind, and love the mix of colors and prints you used. Looks amazing with that misted background!

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  21. BrensheviaMarch 26, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    Great take on the challenge, thanks so much for joining us at LGS!

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  22. Melissa ViningMarch 28, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    Such an awesome use of washi and as always i love your mixed media! Thanks for joining us at LGS!

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  23. LisaMMarch 29, 2015 at 4:25 AM

    Loving that washi and your background, so fun! Thanks for joining us at LGS!

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  24. UnknownAugust 20, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    Let's face which hasn't heard if washi tape!? IM OBSESSED!

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