Washi Tape Storage

I was first introduced to washi tape about two years ago, shortly after moving into our house. I don't remember which blogger wow'd me with their "pretty tape" but I do remember going into Joann and getting a blank look when I asked if they had any. I intended to use washi on my laundry room mirror, but I had to use something else instead.

Since then, I use washi tape on occasion around the house and have amassed a small collection. My craft room is still primarily used for quilting, but I wanted to display my tape in a way that each roll would be easy to access.

I've tried a few different options over the last year, but I think I have finally found a system that will work for me. I inadvertently started the process last year when we transformed Marissa's room into my craft room.

It started with a fat quarter I found at Joann.

I loved the pattern and color so I used it to cover a 12"x 18" sheet of metal from Lowes. The original intention was a magnetic board near my sewing table.

I love that I only need one fat quarter. No cutting required.

Perfect size.

I used duct tape to secure the fabric over the sheet metal.

At the time, I wasn't sure if I would be keeping this idea. If I were to do it again, I might have used some sort of sticky spray on the front to adhere the fabric. Without it, the fabric will pull a little bit, but it's not a problem for me.

For a long time, I hung the sheet on the wall behind my sewing table and used it to hold up photos. (You can also see that I added a little ribbon to jazz it up). When I switched to a smaller table (photo to come), it looked out of place so I started brainstorming a new use.

I was also looking for a way to use the metal bobbins that I found out that I wasn't supposed to be using with my sewing machine. (This resulted in a little tweak to my bobbin holder).

Here's a close up. Again I used CMS NeoPin Magnetic Push Pins  I bought on Amazon.

I connected a push pin to a round magnet, then added the bobbin over the push pin.

I like that I am able to quickly grab whatever roll I need without having to take it out of a container or off of a rod. 

In addition to my solution, here are a few other options:

1. Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

2. No Biggie

3. de Jong Dream House

4. Crafting in the Rain

5. Barbara from The Picnic Basket, as featured on Studio Calico

6. Kathleen Driggers

Linked to:
DIY Dreamer * Fluster Buster * I Put a Bird on It * Romance on a Dime * Sew Can Do * This Silly Girl's Life *  Will Cook for Smiles