Sometimes it's the simple things in life that make a big difference. My washi tape storage method is one of those simple happy things.
Watch this short video all about it:
Like I said in the video, this is a system I've been using for years and it works really well. I hope you'll give it a try!
If you're looking for some washi tape inspiration, check out these blog posts from the archives:
Make Your Own Washi Tape – first shared in 2010 and re-blogged in 2015. And now again in 2022. (Probably time to write an updated tutorial, eh?)
Washi Tape Thank You Cards – shared in 2020. This is a super easy and fun way to use up a lot of pretty tape and create a ton of cards at the same time.
As a side note, have you noticed that some washi tapes are just terrible in terms of functionality? I have had to literally throw away tons of cute tape that (a) wouldn't stick and/or (b) wouldn't come off the roll. It's so frustrating! Let me know what your favorite brands of washi are. I'd love to know!
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I gave up on commercial washi tape when I realized I was having to use a glue stick all the time to make it actually stick. Now I just cut (or tear) my gelli-printed deli paper into strips & use the glue stick on my own designs.
I gave up on commercial washi tape when I realized I was having to use a glue stick all the time to make it actually stick. Now I just cut (or tear) my gelli-printed deli paper into strips & use the glue stick on my own designs.
I gave up on commercial washi tape when I realized I was having to use a glue stick all the time to make it actually stick. Now I just cut (or tear) my gelli-printed deli paper into strips & use the glue stick on my own designs.
I gave up on commercial washi tape when I realized I was having to use a glue stick all the time to make it actually stick. Now I just cut (or tear) my gelli-printed deli paper into strips & use the glue stick on my own designs.
I gave up on commercial washi tape when I realized I was having to use a glue stick all the time to make it actually stick. Now I just cut (or tear) my gelli-printed deli paper into strips & use the glue stick on my own designs.
I gave up on commercial washi tape when I realized I was having to use a glue stick all the time to make it actually stick. Now I just cut (or tear) my gelli-printed deli paper into strips & use the glue stick on my own designs.
I gave up on commercial washi tape when I realized I was having to use a glue stick all the time to make it actually stick. Now I just cut (or tear) my gelli-printed deli paper into strips & use the glue stick on my own designs.
Great idea! Thanks, Julie!! You are the best!
Great idea! Thanks, Julie!! You are the best!
Great idea! Thanks, Julie!! You are the best!
Great idea! Thanks, Julie!! You are the best!
Great idea! Thanks, Julie!! You are the best!
Great idea! Thanks, Julie!! You are the best!
Great idea! Thanks, Julie!! You are the best!
I just love your perpetual ideas and inventions. Thank you so much for sharing. YOu are the best!!
I just love your perpetual ideas and inventions. Thank you so much for sharing. YOu are the best!!
I just love your perpetual ideas and inventions. Thank you so much for sharing. YOu are the best!!
I just love your perpetual ideas and inventions. Thank you so much for sharing. YOu are the best!!
I just love your perpetual ideas and inventions. Thank you so much for sharing. YOu are the best!!
I just love your perpetual ideas and inventions. Thank you so much for sharing. YOu are the best!!
I just love your perpetual ideas and inventions. Thank you so much for sharing. YOu are the best!!
This is such a wonderful idea! Not only way less expensice than most of the organizers for sale, it’s also the most convenient system I’ve seen.
This is such a wonderful idea! Not only way less expensice than most of the organizers for sale, it’s also the most convenient system I’ve seen.
This is such a wonderful idea! Not only way less expensice than most of the organizers for sale, it’s also the most convenient system I’ve seen.
This is such a wonderful idea! Not only way less expensice than most of the organizers for sale, it’s also the most convenient system I’ve seen.
This is such a wonderful idea! Not only way less expensice than most of the organizers for sale, it’s also the most convenient system I’ve seen.
This is such a wonderful idea! Not only way less expensice than most of the organizers for sale, it’s also the most convenient system I’ve seen.
This is such a wonderful idea! Not only way less expensice than most of the organizers for sale, it’s also the most convenient system I’ve seen.
This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing it! Also, I’ll bet the box could be carefully disassembled and reassembled inside out, and ready for decorations if so desired.!
This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing it! Also, I’ll bet the box could be carefully disassembled and reassembled inside out, and ready for decorations if so desired.!
This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing it! Also, I’ll bet the box could be carefully disassembled and reassembled inside out, and ready for decorations if so desired.!
This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing it! Also, I’ll bet the box could be carefully disassembled and reassembled inside out, and ready for decorations if so desired.!
This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing it! Also, I’ll bet the box could be carefully disassembled and reassembled inside out, and ready for decorations if so desired.!
This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing it! Also, I’ll bet the box could be carefully disassembled and reassembled inside out, and ready for decorations if so desired.!
This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing it! Also, I’ll bet the box could be carefully disassembled and reassembled inside out, and ready for decorations if so desired.!
This is a terrific idea–it never occurred to me!
Regarding brands, I find that MT is very reliable. I’ve got a friend who won’t buy any other brands. I totally hear you on the disappointing occurrence of tape that won’t stick, etc.
One way to keep it from developing “runners” is to put it in the microwave for 10 seconds. I swear, it works!
This is a terrific idea–it never occurred to me!
Regarding brands, I find that MT is very reliable. I’ve got a friend who won’t buy any other brands. I totally hear you on the disappointing occurrence of tape that won’t stick, etc.
One way to keep it from developing “runners” is to put it in the microwave for 10 seconds. I swear, it works!
This is a terrific idea–it never occurred to me!
Regarding brands, I find that MT is very reliable. I’ve got a friend who won’t buy any other brands. I totally hear you on the disappointing occurrence of tape that won’t stick, etc.
One way to keep it from developing “runners” is to put it in the microwave for 10 seconds. I swear, it works!
This is a terrific idea–it never occurred to me!
Regarding brands, I find that MT is very reliable. I’ve got a friend who won’t buy any other brands. I totally hear you on the disappointing occurrence of tape that won’t stick, etc.
One way to keep it from developing “runners” is to put it in the microwave for 10 seconds. I swear, it works!
This is a terrific idea–it never occurred to me!
Regarding brands, I find that MT is very reliable. I’ve got a friend who won’t buy any other brands. I totally hear you on the disappointing occurrence of tape that won’t stick, etc.
One way to keep it from developing “runners” is to put it in the microwave for 10 seconds. I swear, it works!
This is a terrific idea–it never occurred to me!
Regarding brands, I find that MT is very reliable. I’ve got a friend who won’t buy any other brands. I totally hear you on the disappointing occurrence of tape that won’t stick, etc.
One way to keep it from developing “runners” is to put it in the microwave for 10 seconds. I swear, it works!
This is a terrific idea–it never occurred to me!
Regarding brands, I find that MT is very reliable. I’ve got a friend who won’t buy any other brands. I totally hear you on the disappointing occurrence of tape that won’t stick, etc.
One way to keep it from developing “runners” is to put it in the microwave for 10 seconds. I swear, it works!
As usual Julie – you have come up with another super dooper idea and you shared it!!
🙂 Thanks so much.
I too get frustrated with not being able to use some of my washi tape because I can’t peel it off – I assume they get old – but then I was wondering if I need to store them in a sealed container so the air doesn’t dry them out?? Not sure….and I haven’t tried the microwave idea. – (thanks Sandra)
I do not mind too much, having to reglue them for extra stickiness – i especially do that when I use the washi tape on the outside of an envelope.
As usual Julie – you have come up with another super dooper idea and you shared it!!
🙂 Thanks so much.
I too get frustrated with not being able to use some of my washi tape because I can’t peel it off – I assume they get old – but then I was wondering if I need to store them in a sealed container so the air doesn’t dry them out?? Not sure….and I haven’t tried the microwave idea. – (thanks Sandra)
I do not mind too much, having to reglue them for extra stickiness – i especially do that when I use the washi tape on the outside of an envelope.
As usual Julie – you have come up with another super dooper idea and you shared it!!
🙂 Thanks so much.
I too get frustrated with not being able to use some of my washi tape because I can’t peel it off – I assume they get old – but then I was wondering if I need to store them in a sealed container so the air doesn’t dry them out?? Not sure….and I haven’t tried the microwave idea. – (thanks Sandra)
I do not mind too much, having to reglue them for extra stickiness – i especially do that when I use the washi tape on the outside of an envelope.
As usual Julie – you have come up with another super dooper idea and you shared it!!
🙂 Thanks so much.
I too get frustrated with not being able to use some of my washi tape because I can’t peel it off – I assume they get old – but then I was wondering if I need to store them in a sealed container so the air doesn’t dry them out?? Not sure….and I haven’t tried the microwave idea. – (thanks Sandra)
I do not mind too much, having to reglue them for extra stickiness – i especially do that when I use the washi tape on the outside of an envelope.
As usual Julie – you have come up with another super dooper idea and you shared it!!
🙂 Thanks so much.
I too get frustrated with not being able to use some of my washi tape because I can’t peel it off – I assume they get old – but then I was wondering if I need to store them in a sealed container so the air doesn’t dry them out?? Not sure….and I haven’t tried the microwave idea. – (thanks Sandra)
I do not mind too much, having to reglue them for extra stickiness – i especially do that when I use the washi tape on the outside of an envelope.
As usual Julie – you have come up with another super dooper idea and you shared it!!
🙂 Thanks so much.
I too get frustrated with not being able to use some of my washi tape because I can’t peel it off – I assume they get old – but then I was wondering if I need to store them in a sealed container so the air doesn’t dry them out?? Not sure….and I haven’t tried the microwave idea. – (thanks Sandra)
I do not mind too much, having to reglue them for extra stickiness – i especially do that when I use the washi tape on the outside of an envelope.
As usual Julie – you have come up with another super dooper idea and you shared it!!
🙂 Thanks so much.
I too get frustrated with not being able to use some of my washi tape because I can’t peel it off – I assume they get old – but then I was wondering if I need to store them in a sealed container so the air doesn’t dry them out?? Not sure….and I haven’t tried the microwave idea. – (thanks Sandra)
I do not mind too much, having to reglue them for extra stickiness – i especially do that when I use the washi tape on the outside of an envelope.
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Wow. Now I’ll have to use up my parchment paper to get to the storage. I’d also recommend putting each tape roll so the tape comes off the same direction.
Wow. Now I’ll have to use up my parchment paper to get to the storage. I’d also recommend putting each tape roll so the tape comes off the same direction.
Wow. Now I’ll have to use up my parchment paper to get to the storage. I’d also recommend putting each tape roll so the tape comes off the same direction.
Wow. Now I’ll have to use up my parchment paper to get to the storage. I’d also recommend putting each tape roll so the tape comes off the same direction.
Wow. Now I’ll have to use up my parchment paper to get to the storage. I’d also recommend putting each tape roll so the tape comes off the same direction.
Wow. Now I’ll have to use up my parchment paper to get to the storage. I’d also recommend putting each tape roll so the tape comes off the same direction.
Wow. Now I’ll have to use up my parchment paper to get to the storage. I’d also recommend putting each tape roll so the tape comes off the same direction.
Love this idea! So simple! I have so many washi tapes that don’t get used because I never see what I have. Thanks for sharing it!
Love this idea! So simple! I have so many washi tapes that don’t get used because I never see what I have. Thanks for sharing it!
Love this idea! So simple! I have so many washi tapes that don’t get used because I never see what I have. Thanks for sharing it!
Love this idea! So simple! I have so many washi tapes that don’t get used because I never see what I have. Thanks for sharing it!
Love this idea! So simple! I have so many washi tapes that don’t get used because I never see what I have. Thanks for sharing it!
Love this idea! So simple! I have so many washi tapes that don’t get used because I never see what I have. Thanks for sharing it!
Love this idea! So simple! I have so many washi tapes that don’t get used because I never see what I have. Thanks for sharing it!
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Great tip!
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I feel like the air cant dry them out because theyre essentially self sealed in a roll, right?
I feel like the air cant dry them out because theyre essentially self sealed in a roll, right?
I feel like the air cant dry them out because theyre essentially self sealed in a roll, right?
I feel like the air cant dry them out because theyre essentially self sealed in a roll, right?
I feel like the air cant dry them out because theyre essentially self sealed in a roll, right?
I feel like the air cant dry them out because theyre essentially self sealed in a roll, right?
I feel like the air cant dry them out because theyre essentially self sealed in a roll, right?
Yes yes yes! I love the MT brand. Super reliable.
Yes yes yes! I love the MT brand. Super reliable.
Yes yes yes! I love the MT brand. Super reliable.
Yes yes yes! I love the MT brand. Super reliable.
Yes yes yes! I love the MT brand. Super reliable.
Yes yes yes! I love the MT brand. Super reliable.
Yes yes yes! I love the MT brand. Super reliable.
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