If you’re on the prowl for cute, FREE printable washi tape that’ll seriously up your planner paper crafting game…you’ve come to the right place! We’re designing TONS of pretty, decorating washi tapes that are easily downloadable and printed at home.
What is so special about washi tape?
Washi tape is a highly decorative, thin and flexible masking tape. It originated in Japan and is usually made of natural fibers like hemp and bamboo. It comes in thousands of colors and patterns for almost every possible use. Washi tape is most often used in paper crafting but will easily to stick on many surfaces such as wood, plastic, glass, metal & even walls. The best feature is that it is easily removed without causing damage to the surface. So if you don’t get your washi tape placement right the first time there is no need to fret.
What can washi tape be used for?
The creative & crafty uses for washi tapes are almost endless! In most cases it’s used for creative bullet journal or planner decorating but it’s a staple in the paper crafting | card making world as well. Over the past few years I’ve seen amazing, outside the box uses for washi tape that I had never even thought of which I will share with you here! Here is a list of the most popular washi tape ideas:
- Pen & Pencil Wraps – grab your favorite washi tapes and wrap them diagonally around a pen or pencil for an instant upgrade. Check out what sheknows did to some basic #2 pencils below:
Decorate Boxes, Journals & Even Walls – You can turn ordinary objects into extraordinary objects with a little bit of washi tape. Because washi tape is easy to remove you can also use it on your walls for a bit of decoration. Check out some of these really creative uses!
I don’t know about you but I can NEVER throw away Altoids & mint tins…it’s a nicely made little storage box! With a little bit of washi you can turn any mint tin into a matchy-matchy box for storing paperclips, push pins, hair bobbles…you name it. You can check out the full step by step DIY from diycandy.
You can turn any blah boring journal, planner or notebook into something truly fabulous by wrapping it in washi tape. You can find the full tutorial over at liagriffith.com.
As I mentioned earlier, washi tape is easy to remove so you can even use it on your walls. I love this gallery wall created with washi and printable art from Rachel over at the crafted life. I’ve also wrapped washi tape around photo frames to make washi tape photo frames. You can even use it to create a washi feature wall like Solebich did below.
Turn Tech Thingies into Works of Art– If your sterile white iOS devices & chargers are a downer then you might want to add a bit of washi to them. Check out what twine and tape did to create a custom washi keyboard! Note! You may want to use clear printable sticker paper for this project so you can see the letters on your keyboard!
You don’t have to stop there…you can also make washi iphone chargers and washi headphones like Megan did over at thehomesihavemade.com.
4. Planner, Bullet Journal & Paper Crafting Bling– Almost all of my readers will be interested in ways that they can use our FREE printable washi tape in their planners, bullet journals and DIY paper crafting projects. We have lots of ideas to share with you!
Hannah over at Hannah’s Haven created the cutest, washi tape paper clip bookmark how to I’ve ever seen. I’ve never thought of doing this with washi but it’s now on my DIY shortlist. Check out how she did it in the short video below:
If you’re looking for totally inspired washi tape planner ideas we have a few you might want to try like making a mood tracker like Erin from Sidereallife.com made below!
Use our FREE printable washi tapes for your weekly layouts to add a unique pop of color like dear_beautiful_plans did on Instagram. Don’t you just love all that color!
Here is another great planner washi idea from Cathy over at cutting_corners_planner (Instagram). She’s really nailed this totally inspiring weekly layout!
You can also use all that planner washi tape to block out time on your hourly schedule like itsalexmarie (via Instagram) did with her classic half size planner hourly schedule.
Turn those boring planner tabs into fab & totally customized with our printable washi tapes like Krystal at Simply Girly (via Pinterest) did below!
How do you make washi tape?
It’s easy to make your own washi tape at home (instantly) with our FREE printable washi tape downloads! You will need a printer and printable sticker paper. We recommend the following printable sticker papers:
TPH Matte Printable Sticker Paper -this is the most economical option but is only best for low touch, single use applications like planner washi tape & paper crafting applications.
TPH Glossy Printable Sticker Paper -for professional looking, bright, colorful, glossy washi tape that looks store bought. Matte papers absorb ink like a sponge but glossy paper doesn’t do that so your printable washi tape will look very much like it does on your computer screen.
TPH Glossy Clear Printable Sticker Paper – when only clear sticker paper will do (like the washi tape keyboard project we talked about earlier). This clear sticker is thick & survives well in high touch applications. Because of the glossy you’ll also get washi tape that looks like it was professionally made.
TPH Glossy Waterproof Vinyl Printable Sticker Paper – This vinyl sticker paper is THICK and waterproof. It’s great for high touch applications where there is a chance of moisture coming into contact with the washi tape.
I want to quickly note here that the above sticker paper is generally not repositionable like store bought washi tapes. It is repositionable on certain surfaces that don’t involve paper for instance (like metal or glass).
FREE Printable Washi Tape – Floral
We’ve added some NEW spring, floral themed printable washi to our growing collection! This washi tape comes in a few different widths. I like to use the wider width washi tape for borders along the bottom of my planner pages. It’s a way to add a pop of color to any page without taking up too much space.
This floral, spring printable washi tape is decorated with watercolor Easter eggs and spring florals like crocus, tulips, daffodils and Iris. Here are the rough dimensions:
Tulips and daffodils measure about .75 inches wide
Iris and crocus washi measures about 1 inch wide
Easter eggs in the grass measures about .6 inches wide
Please note this download is for personal use only. Commercial use is strictly prohibited. Please do not sell, giveaway or post our files on websites or groups. Please direct anyone who would like to download to our website directly.
We provide you with a FREE PDF download but if you would like JPEG or cutting files for your cutting machine you can find them HERE in our shop for a small fee. You can find the download for this printable floral washi below!
FREE Printable Washi Tape for Halloween
We’re sharing FREE Halloween printable washi tape and it is suuuuuper cute! I know you guys will love it! The graphics in this free washi tape have a vintage vibe and the colors bridge traditional (orange & black) & modern (pink).
I love the dancing skeletons- they remind me of that old timey, black and white Mickey mouse cartoon that seems to roll around every October. I hope that you’re able to use this washi tape printable on all your Halloween planner spreads & enjoy them as much as I do!
Please note this download is for personal use only. Commercial use is strictly prohibited. Please do not sell, giveaway or post our files on websites or groups. Please direct anyone who would like to download to our website directly.
We provide you with a FREE PDF download but if you would like JPEG or cutting files for your cutting machine you can find them HERE in our shop for a small fee. You can find the download for this printable Halloween washi below!
FREE Printable Washi Tape for Fall | Autumn
It’s almost that time of year…my favorite season…fall & autumn! We’re sharing some really cute FREE printable washi tape for fall with you all. It’s not the traditional fall colors but we love this color combo as a modern take on the fall aesthetic. We hope you feel the same way and start using this cute, printable planner washi right away.
If you just can’t get enough fall or autumn in your planner you might want to check out our FREE printable fall planner stickers before you leave today. They’re really popular with our readers every time the fall | autumn season rolls around.
I can’t wait to use this this printable fall washi tape. I love the cute pumpkins, candy corn and colorful fall leaves. The fact that it’s pink makes it even better!
Please note this download is for personal use only. Commercial use is strictly prohibited. Please do not sell, giveaway or post our files on websites or groups. Please direct anyone who would like to download to our website directly.
We provide you with a FREE PDF download but if you would like JPEG or cutting files for your cutting machine you can find them HERE in our shop for a small fee. You can find the download for this printable Halloween washi below!
FREE Printable Christmas Washi Tape
It’s the most WONDERFUL time of the year & we have cute FREE printable washi tape for Christmas! Christmas washi tape can be a fun embellishment for almost anything! Here are some ways you can use our printable holiday washi:
-Use our holiday washi tape to embellish Christmas cards or seal the envelope
-Seal a special gift with Christmas washi instead of scotch tape
-Accent plain gift tags with a strip (or two) of Christmas washi tape
-Dress up DIY holiday gifts with washi tape enclosures & accents
-Use this printable Christmas washi to add a touch of holiday cheer to December planner layouts
Our FREE printable Christmas washi tape features Scandinavian | Hygge designs including gnomes, mistletoe, snowflakes, holiday gifts & vintage style ornaments. I think the garden gnomes are my favorite! You can mix and match any of this washi- it’s perfectly color coordinated in red, green & white.
Please note this download is for personal use only. Commercial use is strictly prohibited. Please do not sell, giveaway or post our files on websites or groups. Please direct anyone who would like to download to our website directly.
Like most of our free printables we provide you with a printable PDF file. If you would like additional cut files for cutting machines (JPEGs & transparent PNGs) you can grab them from our shop HERE.
Super cute designed!
I almost never leave comments on a post but I just had to say that the pink pumpkins are SUPER cute and that pastel pink is a great twist & addition to the more traditional fall colors. Love it!
Thanks Jessica! We love it too…I like the traditional fall colors but you can only do so much of that throughout the fall | autumn months in of planner decorating. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave us a comment!
I bought the Pass so that I could get all the pages offered. I am enjoying this pass so much. I am able to get all the kits I want and that is all of them. I love Lisa’s work.