Washi Wednesday : Doelightful DIY

Hello lovelies

we are here with a Doelightful DIY!

provided by our guest DT Ursula

Washi Tape Switch Plate Cover

I recently moved a cabinet which had mostly covered up this ugly switch-plate cover in my kitchen.  Before, I hadn’t noticed just how ugly it was, but now, it was the only thing on the wall. Ugh!

Not to worry, Washi tape can cure most such difficulties.

This is a quick and easy project and I happen to think that the results are stunning and oh so much fun!

Start by unscrewing your switch-plate from the wall.  You may want to wash and dry it to get a nice clean surface for the tape to adhere to.

Once it is dry, simply start adding strips of tape.  I covered the whole surface, then went back and added shorter pieces to give it a more random, urban style look.  You can do this with lots of colors or keep it monochromatic, or even use only one tape, depending on your décor. 

My house happens to literally have 8 different bright colors on the wall, Mexico style! So this random bright look works perfectly in my home.

Next, you need to trim out the tape that is in front of the switch holes.  Simply flip the cover plate over, so it is resting on it’s tape side.  Using an Exacto knife and a self-healing matt, cut away only the area of tape in front of those tiny windows. 

When you turn it over, you can lift the edge of the cut out piece with the end of the Exacto knife.  You may need to use the knife from the front to finish the cuts.  Make sure you use a nice, sharp knife to do this so you don’t end up cutting into any more of your tape.

It should look like this:

Finally, shove the screws right through the tape from the top, you can start it with a piercing tool if you need to.  Screw back into place and Voila!!!

This technique can be use on all of your switch-plates, including outlets if you like!  Experiment with it and have fun!

Cheers, Ursula

Doelightful DIY washi style

i have the best tutorial for you lovelies

brought to you by the ever so delightful Brandy

when I discovered the washi bows she made 

i kinda freaked out a little

and demanded she make a tutorial hehe

she graciously accepted!

Hello Friends! It is Bran and I have a lovely tutorial for you today on how to make ribbons from your washi. A dear friend needed something quick and sweet for some tiny gifts she was to give away and these ribbons created the perfect effect. Why keep this to myself when I think you all would love to know ;). 

You will need:
a handful of washi, have fun, mix and match ;).
Wax paper
Scissors
A grid mat

Step 1: 

You will need to tear or cut a piece of wax paper about 6 inches or more 

depending on the length of your washi ribbon.

Step 2: 

Cut or tear 3 lengths of ribbon to these measurements: longest piece 10.5in, medium piece 5 in, 

and the final piece you can choose to use contrast tape measure about 2in of this.

Step 3: 

Leaving a ½ in portion of the longest piece of tape on the mat, 

pull up the rest and attach the tape to it.

Your tape should look like this

Step 4: 

Now attach the portion of exposed tape to create a loop.

Step 5: 

Place the loop on the medium sized tape and center the loop pressing in the center of the loop.

Step 6 A: 

Place your smallest piece over the center of the loop so that it is vertical.

Step 6 B:

 Lift up the center of the medium piece of tape while holding the loop in place and wrap the ends of the smallest piece around the whole piece.

Step 7 A: 

If you find that your bow loops have flattened in this process or after storing them, 

just take a pen or pencil and round out your loops ;)

Step 7 B: 

Should look like this

• You could choose to stop here and plop your ribbon on the wax paper 

or you could finesse it a little bit so that it is ready to use.

Step 8 A: 

Take up each end of the ribbon base and fold each under 1/2in

Step 8 B:

 It should look finished like this

Step 9: 

Cut a triangle from the ends to give it that pretty finished affect.

Step 10: 

Admire your fantastic bow and place it on your sheet of wax paper, and make more, 

cause you know you will want too. 

Your ribbons will be ready for whatever you have coming your way. 

I like to create a variety ahead of time and I use them for everything! I hope you enjoy!
Cheers!
Bran

isn't that AMAZING!? I have to make 800 of my own.

If you use her tutorial, show us! We want to see what you create!

xoxo, Doe.