My pen cups were overflowing. My desk was a mess. These were desperate times. Pens were being stuck in places they couldn't fit!
Well, no, not really. But we had these really cute containers from gelato/sorbetto we had bought, and I thought they would be perfect as modified pen cups!
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| These are delicious, FYI. |
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| And the containers are sturdy and adorable. |
And Kevin said washi tape is useless. PUH! Shows what he knows! I employed my new "
printed paper tape" from Target to prove him wrong!
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| A mixture of green, orange, yellow, and dots. |
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| Pinky-red, blue, orange, and green stripes! |
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| The end products! |
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| I think they're cute. And they look cute on my desk! And have added a whole bunch more space for my pens - the ones that belong on the desk at all times anyway! There are so many more pens... |
I thought about putting two layers but I kind of liked being able to see the cute font through the tape. Plus when it's not light out, you can't really see the writing anyway.
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They also hold ink samples very cutely.
What do you guys think? How do you use your washi tape?
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Pfft, hubbies rarely know a thing about anything ;)
ReplyDeleteFor example, I guess he hasn't seen this 100 DIY Washi Tape Projects list
http://melstampz.blogspot.com.br/2012/01/100-crafty-tape-ideas-round-up-washi-or.html
Ahhh, I need more tape (I only have 3 lol).
Hope you're enjoying your Saturday :D
I like seeing the words...especially Talenti! I have washi tape & need more pen storage, so this was great timing!
ReplyDeleteNice repurposing! However, it does look like maybe a pen or two (Zebra??) are upside down in the holder - my OCD is showing :)
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThese look awesome! I really want some washi tape of my own, but sadly I have been unable to find it in any local stores. I could also use a pen cup or two (the stack of pens that are sitting around loose on the top of my desk is growing) so this would be a great project. I may just have to break down and buy some washi tape online because I'm sure that I would be able to think of million different things to do with it...
ReplyDeleteThanks! I saw other people decorating vases and stuff and I was thinking, a decorated pencil cup would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteLOL!! Well, you are right. It's insanity to have them upside down. Fear not, I will remedy that situation ASAP.
ReplyDeleteIt was sooo good, this stuff. I'd love to see what you create with your tape!
ReplyDeleteSWEET thank you for sharing! I mean, clearly this is bolstering my creativity... and that's good for... life. Right?
ReplyDeleteOh man the selection of washi tape online is SOOOO good... I couldn't blame you for going online. I tried to convince Kevin to let me order some online but he insisted "$50 of washi tape just to get the free shipping is insanity".... I beg to differ. So my plan is to make awesome things with what I have to prove to him how fun and cool it is, then he won't be able to argue with me when I show him all the great ones available. Buahahaha!
ReplyDeleteSearch your local Office Depot/Max stores. They sell Scotch brand washi tapes and there are probably over 50 different designs in two widths.
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