Washi tape

Have you seen it?  Well its not quite mainstream, in the big box craft stores yet.....I have looked.  But you can find Washi tape- this beautiful masking tape made from pretty papers or fabric that originated in Japan, all over Etsy.  Some of my favorite patterns are below.

With Love on Grey Vintage Linen    Clouds and Hearts
Birthday, Thank You, Nice Words    Small Flowers Peachy Pink

View my complete Etsy Treasury List here

Now, what exactly does one DO with Washi Tape?  Well besides gift wrapping, scrapbooking and cute packaging, check out some of the ideas floating around Pinterest.

Photo from Martha Stewart Weddings

Photo from Lovely Indeed

Photo from A Creative Mint

Photo from How about Orange

Photo from Whisker Graphics

Photo from Project Wedding

Photo from To Be Charmed

I haven't embarked on the DIY project myself as of yet, but it seems that Washi Tape may be fairly simple to make yourself.  There is a tutorial here.  Happy crafting!  Feel free to leave a link below in the comment section to your Washi Tape project.