WASHI TAPE RESCUE

Check this out! Aren't these little boxes cute? Suzanne of Quietfire Design created the cut file for these, and I was happy because I'd recently sorted out my washi tape but wasn't thrilled with my system. 

This is the BEFORE shot. The tape rolls are on a tube, which means you need to take a bunch of rolls off the tube, to get the one you want to use. And no, I can't just pull tape off the roll while it's still on the tube. ;)

I cut and assembled four boxes, and then thought I'd make another one, resize it a little deeper for my larger rolls of washi tape.

Okay, it does hold the larger rolls, but I didn't make the flaps larger so you see a big gap. Still functional, but not nice like the others. I had to try again......

Not a perfect match but so much better. I left off the hearts in the corners because I'd distorted them with the changes in size, but I'm fine with that. This larger box works well for the larger rolls, and I'm happy with it. Apologies to Suzanne for mangling her design a bit. It's such a great design to start with.

So, there it is- easy access, and tidy, and CUTE!

Thanks for looking today!

WASHI TAPE BOX CUT FILE can be found HERE 

JUTTA'S PERFECT TIMING & GREAT PROJECT

Recently, my friend Jutta posted this on her blog Crafty Gal Creations

 

I was immediately inspired to make one of my own. Her timing was perfect because I finally had a few rolls of tape that needed easy access storage. I began with a waxed paper dispenser box, removed the core tube and opened out the box so it laid flat.

Then I chose some gelli print papers, stamped on them using Quietfire Design and Magenta stamps (all Canadian content), and proceeded to glue it all down.

 

Then I put the box back together, and made a title (label) for the front of it.

I love how it turned out and I'm so glad Jutta shared her idea.

I added a strip of clear plastic (recycled from other packaging) and attached it to the front of the box so the tape will release easily. A couple covered elastics slip over the ends to keep the flap closed when I'm not using it.

I've also made my own designer tape and this type of storage would work for it as well. The long strips would lay the length of the box. I guess I know what will be next on my work table. :)

Thanks Jutta!

 

And thank you for stopping by!