I think washi tape might be one of the most addictive craft supplies ever. Once you buy your first roll, you’re hooked, and the next thing you know you’ve got piles of tape overflowing all over your craft table. If you’re a washi addict, these pretty washi tape feathers from Stampington are a fun way to add a flourish to everything from gift wrap to home decor projects! [how to make washi tape feathers]

Project estimate:

• Washi tape, on hand or $1 and up
• Scissors, on hand

Total: Free and up!

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If you eat a lot of mints, you probably have a collection of little tins. And as a crafter, you’ve kept them because you know you can do something creative with them… But what? Over at DIY Candy, Amy shared a tutorial for covering them with washi tape! It’s a quick and inexpensive way to personalize them. You can also give them an optional coat of Mod Podge to seal the tape. [how to make washi tape mint tins]

Project estimate:

• Empty mint tin, on hand
• White paint, on hand
• Washi tape, on hand or $1 and up
• Mod Podge, on hand

Total: Free and up!

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Now that Halloween has passed, have you started making plans for Thanksgiving? For many families it’s one of the biggest gatherings of the year, so you definitely want to plan ahead! Greet your guests with these festive, candy-filled favors made out of clear vinyl gloves, designed by Morena at Crafts Unleashed. You could even use them as place cards at the table! [how to make Thanksgiving turkey treats]

Project estimate:

• Clear gloves, $1 and up
• Candy, $1 and up
• Fabric tape or washi tape, on hand or $1 and up
• Googly eyes, on hand or $1 and up
• Thanksgiving foam stickers, $1 and up

Total: $3 and up

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A couple of weeks ago I was at the store and came across an endcap of clearance crafts supplies, including some DecoArt Americana Chalky Finish paint for 92 cents a bottle.  SCORE!  The colors I found are called delicate (yellow), inheritance (orange), and everlasting (white), and I knew immediately I wanted to use them to create a muted, subtle version of candy corn colors.

But should I candy-corn-ify?  I’ve always been a fan of the tall prayer candles in jars, so I made a quick trip to the dollar store to grab a few.  They were the perfect subjects for this project!

Project estimate:

• Prayer candles, $1 and up
• Washi or masking tape, on hand or $1 and up
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up

Total: $1 and up

Start by removing any stickers or labels from your candle jars.  Then wipe the jars down with rubbing alcohol to remove any reside, including oi from your fingers, that may be present.  This will help your paint adhere better!

Use washi tape (or masking tape) to tape off two lines around the candle.  The tape lines will be unpainted on the finished candle, so I used the skinniest roll of washi tape I could find in my collection.  If you are making a grouping of candles, you can tape them all off at the same places, or vary the placement of the tape lines like I did for a different effect.

Once your lines are taped off, add paint!  You can apply the paint with a brush (being very careful of the tape edges) or with a stencil sponge.  I applied several thin-ish coats to get a nice, even finish.

Tip:  I actually prefer to use a makeup wedge sponge to apply paint because it is a denser sponge and leaves less of a spongy pattern in the surface of the paint.  And you can get a whole package of them for a buck!

After you are done painting, carefully peel away the tape and your candles are ready to add to your Halloween decor!

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Can’t find washi tape in the right colors to match your project?  Then make your own!  Laura at Paper & Pin used watercolor paints to make these pretty, unique tapes with a soft, ethereal quality.  For different looks, you could use the same tape-making technique with Sharpies, colored pencils, or anything else you and your collection of art supplies can dream up!  [how to make DIY watercolor washi tape]

Project estimate:

• Tissue paper, on hand or $1
• Double-sided tape, on hand or $1 and up
• Watercolor paints, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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If you are a washi tape collector, chances are you have more of the stuff than you know what to do with.  Know the feeling?  Here is a creative use you might not hav thought about – use washi in varying widths to stencil fun and funky patterns!  Over at the blog Ludorn you can find these snazzy geometric coasters.  The instructions are in German, but the concept is straightforward enough that the photos should be enough to get your on your way.  [how to make geometric washi stenciled coasters]

Project estimate:

• Cork coasters, $1 and up
• Washi tape, on hand or $1
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up

Total: $1 and up

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Can you believe that the 4th of July is just a little over two weeks away?  (Is anyone else’s summer flying by waaaaay to fast?)  If you’re planning a get-together over the upcoming holiday weekend, remember that no party is complete without party favors!  These cute firecracker favors from Vanessa at Tried & True are quick and easy, and you can churn out a whole bunch of them assembly-line style in no time.  Kapow!  [how to make firecracker party favors]

Project estimate:

• Cardboard tubes, on hand
• Washi tape, on hand or $1 and up
• Scrapbook paper, on hand or $1
• Double-sided tape, on hand or $1
• Star paper punch, on hand or $1 and up
• Hot glue, on hand
• Wooden dowels or skewers, on hand or $1 and up
• Candy or other treats, $1 and up

Total:  $1 and up!

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Spring is a great season for pinwheels – especially these flowery pinwheels!  Jessica at Mad In Crafts made these out of vellum and washi tape.  (See?  You’ve been hoarding all of that washi tape for a good reason!)  She used vellum to make hers, but any heavier paper will work well.  It’s a fun project for Mother’s Day, or for any time!  [how to make washi tape pinwheel flowers]

Project estimate:

• Paper, on hand
• Washi tape, on hand or $1 and up
• Paper straws, on hand or $1 and up
• Pins, on hand or $1

Total:  Free and up!

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On Heather’s recent trip to IKEA, she found tons of great craft supplies! IKEA always has fun, funky, modern stuff and we love their vibe. See what treasures she found on her trip (including an amazing $4 fabric bundle!) and find out what she plans to do with some of the goodies she brought home!

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Are you ready to get outside and dig in the dirt? Whether it’s your first garden or your twentieth, you’ll want to be sure to mark your rows so you remember what you planted where! These plant markers from Creative Green Living are both adorable and easy to make in just a few minutes. [how to make plant markers from clothespins]

Project estimate:

• Clothespins, $1 and up
• Washi tape, on hand
• Scissors, on hand
• Label maker and tape, on hand
• Dowels, $1 and up

Total: $2 and up!

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