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Let’s Stick Together: 23 Washi Tape Ideas

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Washi-Tape-Ahhhh

What is this mysterious washi tape you ask? Why, it’s only the easiest way to add some decorative flair to anything ever!

Washi tape originated in Japan and has since been a popular craft item for many beginner and experienced DIY-ers.

With just a simple roll of washi tape, you can add a bit of pattern to many household objects, including school projects, cellphone charger boxes, and computer keyboards.

DIY washi tape ideas are great for creating homemade gift ideas for any time of the year. All you need to do is find a pattern or color scheme that your friend would love, and voila! You can turn any plain trinket into a personalized piece of art.

Here are only a few of the many ideas for washi tape craft projects. If you’re interested in finding more ways to use your decorative tape, check out FaveCrafts, AllFreeHolidayCrafts, AllFreeKidsCrafts, or AllFreePaperCrafts. There, you can find more projects and a washi tape review to testify the magic of this special tape.

 

Washi Tape Card Ideas

washi tape cardLooking for easy card ideas that look like they came from Hallmark? Whether you need a card for a birthday or Christmas celebration, you will love what a little washi tape can do to any greeting card. Get inspired with these cool washi tape card ideas!

1) Washi Tape Cards

2) DIY Washi Tape Holiday Cards

 

Washi Tape Gift Ideas

Washi Tape EarringsNow that you have a card, you will certainly need a unique gift idea to go with it. We love these simple washi tape gift ideas because they will make anybody smile!

3) Washi Tape Earrings

4) Stick Around Spring Flowers

5) Make a Chalkboard Teacher Gift

6) Washi Tape Hooty Owl

7) Classy Washi Tape DIY Clutch

8) Wacky Washi Tape Puzzle

 

Gift Wrapping Ideas

washi tape gift wrapTime to wrap things up. We still have quite a few more washi tape ideas, but for now you might want to wrap those adorable gifts you just created. Don’t settle for store bought wrapping paper when you can make something much cuter and more unique!

9) Washi Tape Gift Wrap

10) DIY Tape Gift Tags

11) Washi Tape DIY Gift Boxes

 

Washi Tape Storage Ideas

Do you feel like you’re running out of room in the house to put all of your crafty treasures? These storage ideas will help you de-clutter the office, laundry room, and bedrooms. You will love being creatively organized as much as we do!

12) Upcycled Washi Tape Storage Box

13) Washi Tape Clothespins

14) Multipurpose Pencil Holder

15) Washi Tape Organizer Pouch

 

Other Ideas for Washi Tape

ImageWe just couldn’t leave these miscellaneous washi tape ideas out. Take a look at any of these other ideas for washi tape and you’ll fall in love just as quickly as we did!

16) Claus-Approved Beaded Ornament

17) Simple Washi Tape Ornament

18) DIY Washi Tape Fairy Lights

19) Easy Washi Tape Ornaments

20) Washi Tape Americana Art

21) Spring Bling Bird’s Nest

22) Fabulous Washi Tape Pumpkin

23) Simple Stars and Stripes Wall Art

 

 

BONUS: Make Your Own

Make Your Own Washi Tape

 

 

 

Yes, it’s true: you really can create DIY washi tape for you to use on future crafts. If you can’t find the right colors or patterns in stores, make your own washi tape with this cool tutorial! You will be saving plenty of money and letting your creativity expand!

 

 

How do you like to use washi tape? Comment below!

 

Time to Celebrate! Make Homemade Birthday Cards

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13 Homemade Birthday Cards

Birthdays are the only holidays that takes place year round. If you’re like me, you have people to shop for at least once a month. May is a particularly busy month for birthdays in my life, but did you know that the least people are born in May? NobleWorks has compiled a collection of fabulous birthday facts. Here are some highlights for you:

  • The most common day of the week for baby births is Tuesday. Sunday is the least common.
  • In America, the most common birth date is October 5.
  • The world’s largest birthday cake was created in 1989. It weighed 128,238 pounds, 8 oz. and used 16,209 pounds of icing.
  • Close to 2 billion birthday cards are sent each year in the U.S. alone, accounting for nearly 58 percent of all cards sent.

That last one should make any card maker‘s eyes widen. Not only is two billion a HUGE number, but that’s an easy majority of all cards sent. If you have yet to make a birthday card, now is the time to start. More likely than not though, you’re an avid card maker and you’ve surely made quite a few homemade birthday cards in your time. Well now you can get some new ideas! Get inspired with our collection of 13 Homemade Birthday Cards. Whether you need invitation ideas for your next birthday party or you need to create a new handmade greeting for a loved one, these ideas will certainly inspire you as you make your next birthday greeting.

Invitation Ideas

Surprise Rainbow Invitation One of the most important parts of throwing birthday parties is sending out invitations. After all, if you don’t invite people, no one will come! Invite loved ones to a party in a creative way with the Surprise Rainbow Invitations. These are a personal favorite. They fold into an envelope snugly and then they unfold in a surprise rainbow! SO clever and cute.

Surprise Rainbow Invitations
Ninja Scroll Invitations
iPhone Party Invitation

Card Making Tutorials

Embossed Birthday Card Sure, you could buy a cute birthday card at the store, but why not make something that’s one of a kind? Test your card making skills by making the Embossed Birthday Card. This gorgeous card is dimensional and desirable. Add a floral embellishment to the center and beautiful ribbon bow to give it a fresh and fun look. This card is surprisingly simple to make, and it looks so beautiful when finished!

Embossed Birthday Card
Flowers and Lace Box Card
3D Butterfly Birthday Card

 

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For more beautiful birthday cards, be sure to check out our collection of 13 Homemade Birthday Cards! Find invitation ideas and card making tutorials here, and get inspired to make new and exciting birthday cards for your loved ones every year!

 

Give us an estimate! How many birthday cards do you make each year?

 

 

12 Handmade Card Ideas: How to Make Your Own Greeting Cards

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The holiday season has come to a close, but there are plenty of occasions to celebrate in the coming months. Give the gift of a handmade card that fits any season. At AllFreePaperCrafts, we have tons of great handmade card ideas for those times you want to send birthday greetings to friends, notes of thanks to helpful neighbors, or well wishes to family members who live far away. Whether you’ve been making your own cards for years or you’re new to paper crafting, our collection of 12 Handmade Card Ideas: How to Make Your Own Greeting Cards has something for everyone. Ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced, this round-up of DIY card ideas is sure to challenge and entertain.

 

Make Your Own Greeting Card

It’s nice to be reminded that someone is thinking of you. Create a message that is as sentimental, funny, or quirky as you like to send to a loved one. You can plan ahead and craft a handful of these homemade card ideas in advance. That way, you can send well wishes to your friends and family at a moment’s notice. You’ll feel good knowing that you brought a smile to someone’s face.

All Purpose Quilled Greeting Card

 

Birthday Card Ideas

Instead of showing up to a birthday bash with a card that anyone could buy, try one of these handmade birthday cards. When it’s time to open gifts, these clever and cute birthday card ideas will keep the atmosphere fun and festive. You can even learn how to make a paper airplane that doubles as a birthday greeting!

Paper Airplane Birthday Card

 

Thank You Note Ideas

Show your loved ones how much their help means to you with some DIY thank you cards. Our collection of handmade card ideas includes elaborate cards as well as simple ones. The thing that makes them all special is the heartfelt message you write inside them. You can’t put a price on gratitude, and these thank you note ideas are absolutely priceless.

Clean and Simple Thank You Card

 

For even more gorgeous handmade card ideas, be sure to check out 12 Handmade Card Ideas: How to Make Your Own Greeting Cards. Your loved ones will cherish these beautiful handmade creations.

 

After you read your greeting cards, do you throw them away or keep them?

 

 

Gift Guide: 26 Quick Gift Ideas for Kids to Make

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WIU No-Sew Fleece BlanketThroughout this week, I embarked on a crafting adventure  that continued daily the instant I returned from work. It began as a mere idea on Monday, and by Friday it had transformed into the finished product. My friend is going to be a freshman at Western Illinois University, and I decided to make her a no-sew fleece tie blanket using WIU’s school colors, purple and gold. It’s an easy process that didn’t take long at all, so I was finished by Wednesday, but I felt that something was missing. That’s when I came up the idea to cut out a ‘W’ in purple felt and sew it on with a fancy applique stitch. That’s how I turned a simple, new-sew blanket into a sewing craft. Go figure! If you’re interested in making a blanket like this one and want to learn how, my craft is based on the No Sew Fleece Blanket from AllFreeKidsCrafts.com.

This craft project took a few hours to make, but if you don’t have that kind of time to spare then try these 30 Homemade Gifts for Kids to Make. Whether it’s Mother’s Day, Christmas, or your BFF’s birthday, it seems like you’re always in need of a great gift. There’s no use in spending money on a store-bought gift when you can create one that’s even better at home.

 

Homemade Cards

Hand Print on My Heart CardThere’s nothing better than watching someone’s face light up as they open up a gift from you. If you start off your gift with a homemade card, things can only get better. Easy homemade gifts that come from the heart like the Hand Print on My Heart Card are the best kind to give to your loved ones. All of the crafts in this gift guide are kid-tested and guaranteed to be a blast. Whether you’re using fabric, tissue paper, or sparkles, these homemade gifts for kids to make will make card making so much fun.

Other Homemade Cards

Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas

Priceless Cangle HoldersGet in the the ho-ho-holiday spirit with these great homemade Christmas gift ideas. You won’t be spending big bucks on any of these gifts. Instead you can spend the time you save with your friends and family this holiday season. Use materials you find at your home to be a thrifty crafter. The Priceless Candle Holders are a great gift to keep someone warm. This easy homemade gift looks like a million bucks but it won’t cost a dime. Christmas is the time of giving, so make sure all of your presents are homemade gifts for kids to make.

Other Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas

Homemade Gifts for Mom

Printed With Love Apron You know your mom is the best, so why not give her a gift that’s as cool as she is? Use this gift guide to find the perfect craft to make with dad so you can surprise mom on Mother’s Day or her birthday. The Printed With Love Apron craft is so cute and something that she will love to wear around the kitchen or in the garden. Mom does so much for you, and there’s no better time like the present to give her a present! Say thank you with an easy homemade gift from your heart to hers. It’s a great feeling to see momma smiling and knowing that it’s because of you.

Other Homemade Gifts for Mom

Homemade Birthday Gifts

You've Got Mail PinataBirthdays are the best days out of the whole year. You get presents, cake, and a pinata; what’s not to love? You love getting gifts on your birthday, so make a friend’s birthday just as fun. Use this gift guide to craft a wonderful gift like the You’ve Got Mail Pinata, which is a pinata that can be mailed all over the world.

Other Homemade Birthday Gifts

 

What is your favorite gift that you’ve ever received?

 

 

Crafts for Kids: How to Say Happy Birthday

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Birthday Hat BonanzaAs you get older, birthdays seem to get less and less exciting. So, in honor of my what-will-be-an-almost nonexistent birthday on Wednesday, I will reminisce on the days of yore when birthdays were thrilling. When you’re young, everyone’s birthday is exhilarating: your own, your Mom’s, your friends’, even a stranger’s. Let’s keep that spirit alive with fun birthday ideas, homemade birthday gifts, birthday craft ideas, and more.

Heck, let’s even bring the fun back to adult birthday celebrations. Craft with your kids on your birthday, and you’ll see the magic of celebration settle right back in. Throw on a party hat, eat some cake, and smile at the memories you’re making.

Ya know, after browsing through this list, my birthday may not be so lame after all. Instead of partying like it’s 1999, on our birthdays let’s party like we’re 10!

Fun Birthday IdeasDIY Cakes

For a fun birthday, fun decorations, invitations, and food are a must. Make the cake as original as can be with fun cake and cupcake ideas that reflect your personality and passions. If you’re a big camper, make Campfire Cupcakes, and if you can’t get enough of yummy burgers, shock your guests with an amazing Cheeseburger Cake.

 

Homemade Birthday Gifts You've Got Mail Pinata

You can spend $30 every time your little one has to go to a birthday party or you can start making homemade birthday gifts that will wow the recipients. Personalize the gifts you’re giving by crafting something to go with your store-bought toy. Because you’ll now have more than one aspect to your gift, your purchased present can be less expensive. If you have an out-of-town relative or close friend, craft a You’ve Got Mail Pinata  with your kiddos and send it on over to make someone’s day.

 

Birthday Craft IdeasPoppin' Balloon Snacks

Whether it’s your birthday or someone else’s, make sure it’s extra special by creating some of these birthday craft ideas. Nothing means more than a heartfelt card made with effort and love, and that’s an important lesson to instill in kids. To ensure that your kiddo’s birthday is the best one yet, hand him a can of shaving cream to decorate his very own cake or help him make adorable Poppin’ Balloon Snacks.

Which birthday was your most memorable?

 

 

Get Your Own Party Planning Partner with the New Birthday Crafts eBook

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Happy Birthday to You eBook Have a ball at your next big birthday bash with a little help from AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com! You’ll have another reason to celebrate when you take a peek at the new eBook Happy Birthday to You: 8 Handmade Birthday Cards, Birthday Crafts, and Birthday Activities. This free eBook is chock-full of ways to decorate and enjoy every birthday party that you throw. Plus, if you’re looking to attend a party, or show your gratitude to your guests, these birthday crafts include a selection of handmade birthday cards perfect for everyone.

 

The projects in the Happy Birthday to You: 8 Handmade Birthday Cards, Birthday Crafts, and Birthday Activities eBook include a selection of birthday crafts hand-picked to help you plan the perfect party for yourself, your kids or a loved one. These craft tutorials include detailed pictures and step-by-step instructions that will teach you “how-to” with ease. Before you blow up balloons and bake a cake, set the mood for your next birthday bash with a few handmade birthday crafts that will blow your guests away.

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Looking to throw a kiddie party? Have at it with the help of this free eBook. You’ll have your choice between a Harry Potter theme for kids, a sports theme for boys or a princess theme for girls. Find the perfect handmade birthday activity for the little birthday boy or girl that you love. Whether your inviting over a crew of little wizards or the little guy’s baseball team this eBook has great birthday crafts for boys. We’ve got the girls covered too with pretty princess bracelets and newspaper party hats that every little diva will love to rock.

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Even if you’re simply looking to add a little extra pizazz to your next party, Happy Birthday to You: 8 Handmade Birthday Cards, Birthday Crafts, and Birthday Activities has a selection of party planning options that will upgrade your next birthday party from good time to the perfect party to remember.

How soon is your first big birthday bash of 2013?

How To: Birthday Reminder Book

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I am the first to admit that I am not the best at getting out birthday cards on time, let alone getting them out at all. As a person who not only owns the supplies necessary to make handmade cards but also makes plenty of cards all the time just for fun, there really is no excuse except that I forget.

One of my favorite crafts to make is something that helps me in my daily life. So I made up a little reminder book to track all these birth dates in order to get a little more organized. This is a quick and simple craft tutorial that is the basics for making a little book. It is also a great project for recycling those cardboard or cereal boxes.

Birthday Reminder Book Tutorial

Materials:

  • Chipboard
  • Patterned Paper and/or Cardstock
  • Adhesive
  • Scissors
  • Bone Folder or Scoring Tool
  • Crop-a-Dile or Hole Punch
  • Tab Punch
  • Stapler
  • Word Window Punch (optional)
  • Stamps and Ink (optional)
  • Ribbon (optional)
  • Buttons (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cut out Chipboard (you can use a cereal box, those work great too!) for the cover.
Measurements are 4″ x 10″.
Cut the paper you would like for the cover as well.
Measurements are 5.25″ x 11.25″.

2. With a glue stick or tape runner, stick your chipboard to your paper and snip the corners like so.

3. Score along the edges of the chipboard so that your paper will fold over smoothly.

4. Place double sided tape all along the four sides. You really need strong adhesive for this so that it will stay put forever.

5. Fold in all four sides. I like to do top and bottom first, then the sides.

6. Snipping the corners gives you nice mitered corners for that finished look, all nice and neat.

7. Next you will need another piece of paper to cover the center.
Measurements are 2.75″ x 8.75″. Glue in place.

8. Next, punch out a piece of paper using the tab punch.
Wrap punched tab around desired pencil or pen and hold to the side of the book.
Slip out pencil/pen and staple in place.

9. Your cover is done, you can embellish as you like. I always start out simple and then add to it later.

10. Next we need tabs for the pages so that each month is easy to flip to.
I used a word window punch and alphabet stamps for this part. You can also cut strips of paper and write out or type the months.
Hint: When using a punch, stamp the words first and then punch out.

11. Print out the inside pages from your computer on nice white cardstock, then attach the tabs with glue dots to the back of each month.
I put the pages on their side to line up the months as best I can.

12. Punch a hole with a crop-o-dile at the top right corner. It will go through the cover and all the pages in one punch!
Grab your messy ribbon jar and add some to the binding clip you’re using to hold the whole book together. Wait, you don’t have a junky ribbon jar like me? Really? Well, grab your ribbon scraps and tie them on the clip for a fun embellishment.

13. Then you’ll need to do is add your friends’ birthdays. I add the most important ones first.

14. Embellish the cover more if you like.
I added a stamped cupcake and some buttons.
Slip in your pencil and you are all set!

Do you send out handmade birthday cards? How do you stay organized when it comes to handmade gifts?

New Pattern Monday: Papercrafts Galore!

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I went to the store to buy a birthday card once and couldn’t believe how much they were charging for a boring card with a generic stock photo of a birthday cake on the front and some canned “sentiments” printed inside. Five bucks for a card? That’s more than I spent on the gift! Well, not really more, but close. I’ve been making my own cards, invitations, and thank you notes since then, and you should too.

Loose Weave Card: Try weaving with paper strips for an interesting, textured card.

Loose Weave Card

Matchbook Notepad: If you’re always jotting things down on the go, repurpose an old matchbook into a personalized notepad to keep in your purse.

Matchbook Notepad

Cupcake Invitation: Capitalize on the cupcake trend by sending out sweet treat themed invitations to your next shindig.

Cupcake Invitation

Try our other pretty paper crafts, from homemade gift bags to scrapbooking.

Gift Sunday: Happy Birthday!

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Today I chose to feature Happy Birthday crafts and gifts, because yes, today is my birthday!

One of the favorite small gifts I received was from a friend I wasn’t expecting to get me anything. Those are the best kind of gifts, the unexpected ones. She gave me a small assortment of aromatic soaps that might’ve come from a whole food store or soap shop. They’re the organic homemade kind, if you can picture what I’m talking about. Such a nice little gift.

My nieces both gave me handmade cards that I treasure like none other. One of my nieces made me a card with a wedding dress and “crown” for my upcoming wedding. So cute!

Here are a few birthday ideas for cards and gifts:

3-D Happy Birthday Scrapbook Page

Japanese Fan Card

Butterfly Decorative Soap

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