Washi Tape Bound Journal

Use Washi Tape to bind items into a journal!

Posted by Lori H.

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Washi Tape not only holds your pages together - it's pretty and adds another layer of color.

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You Will Need (4 things)

  • Washi Tape
  • Decorative Paper
  • Envelopes
  • 14 Miscellaneous Ephemera

Steps (6 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Hi! It's Lori from Choux Choux Paper Art. I've made a fun journal using washi tape binding. It's easy: Gather up some favorite papers, envelopes and miscellaneous ephemera. You could go for a theme such as travel or family. You'll also need washi tape, of course!
    Mine is just a Hodge-Podge Journal and I'll decide later how to use it.

  2. 2

    I started this journal by adhering the playing card to a doily with an orange washi tape.

  3. 3

    Envelopes work really well. They can go in any direction and can still be easily opened.

  4. 4

    The butterfly page is actually an envelope that has been sealed and then cut at one end with decorative scissors. It's also decorated with wide washi tape.

  5. 5

    For interest, add different sizes of paper. Also, change up the washi: not only color, but this yellow striped paper has been bound with three small strips of washi, instead of one long piece.

    TIP: If the washi tends to loosen (some of it does), just add a tiny dot of glue at the ends.

  6. 6

    The most important thing? Put together papers that make you smile - put together things you love!