Scotch Expressions Washi Tape Is a Crafty Mom’s Dream

Washi tape is one of my favorite crafting tools. This is a type of patterned masking tape that can be used for scrapbooking, card making, and general paper crafting.

You can find washi tape at most major craft stores, but Scotch Expressions has a new line of washi tape that is available at chain stores like Walmart and Target. This tape comes in lots of fun colors and patterns, making it great for crafters of all ages. In most stores, it seems to sell from $3 to $4 per roll.

Like regular masking tape, Scotch Expressions washi tape is somewhat repositionable. I’ve been able to easily peel and reposition it within about 15 minutes after the initial application. After that, however, the tape gets harder to remove.

You can write on the tape with a permanent marker if desired. However, words can be hard to read on the busy patterns or the darker colors of tape.

Some possible ways to use your Scotch Expressions washi tape include:

• Use strips of tape to decorate notebooks, folders, and other school supplies for your kids.
• Cover sturdy cardboard boxes in colorful washi tape to make cheap storage containers for toys and art supplies. The yellow tape with comic book inspired “Pow” print is perfect for a boy’s room.
• Add washi tape to wrapped birthday gifts for a pop of color.
• Make personalized party ware by running tape across the rims of plain paper drinking cups or paper plates.
• Use different colors and patterns of washi tape to create a color coding system for your family.

Photo credit: Scotch Expressions