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DIY Handy Washi Tape Holder (Twine/Ribbon Holder)

6th January 2016 by Claire Armstrong 50 Comments

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DIY Washi Tape Holder

The other day I caught the New Year declutter and organise bug. Fortunately it wasn’t too serious, as it only got as far as my cocktail and craft cupboard. I have a bit of a washi tape habit which some of my relatives indulged by giving me even more for Christmas. I didn’t want to hide away my extensive collection, so I upcycled an old broom handle into a washi tape holder. If you’re more into twine than washi tape, this holder works just as well with either.
 
Make some great craft room storage by upcycling a broom handle into a washi tape holder.  Can also be used for ribbon and twine.
 
Cocktail and Craft cupboard including diy washi tape holder. Pillarboxblue
 

What you need to make a washi tape holder

  • An old broom handle approximately 120cm in length. Any old wooden pole will do, you could use an old curtain pole or parasol stand as long as the diameter of the pole is small enough to fit a roll of washi tape.
  • An piece of wood, could be from a pallet or scrap skirting. The piece I used was 10cm x 30cm x 1cm.
  • Drill
  • 5 wood screws 2cm long
  • Dark wood stain
  • Copper Spray paint
  • Tape and newspaper
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    How to make a Washi Tape Holder

      Cut your pole into 5 pieces; 3X25cm and 2X20cm. The measurements don’t need to be exact but basically you need 3 long poles and 2 shorter ones.

     
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      Next sand your wooden base piece and drill 5 spaced holes 2 at the front and three at the back. Place the wood screws into the holes from the base up.

     
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      Drill small holes into the bottom of your pole pieces so that they can screw onto the wooden base.

     
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      I wanted my washi tape holder to match my copper and denim craft caddy, so I stained all the wood with a dark oak wood stain. To introduce the copper, I spray painted the top of each pole and the edge of the base with copper spray paint.

     

      When you assemble your holder place the 2 shorter poles at the front and the larger ones at the back.

     
    DIY handy Washi tape holder
     
    DIY Handy Washi Tape Holder - PillarBoxBlue
     
    DIY washi tape holder _ Pillarboxblue.com
     
    As I mentioned this holder could be used for twine instead of washi tape or both.
     
    DIY Twine Holder -Pillarboxblue.com
     
    You may wonder what I do with all that washi tape, I use it to make cards, decorate wrapping paper and have decorated a chair with it in the past. There is even a blog dedicated to washi crafts; washitapecrafts.com
     
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    Filed Under: Crafts, DIY Upcycling Tagged With: craft cupboard, craft organisation, craft storage, holder, organisation, ribbon, ribbon holder, storage, twine, twine holder, twine organisation, upcycled broom stick, upcycled washi tape holder, washi, washi tape, washi tape holder, washi tape organiser

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    Comments

    1. Andrea

      29th January 2016 at 3:32 am

      This looks really cool! I have been wondering how to store my washi tape – so I will try this. Thanks for linking up to This is How We Roll linky party!

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        29th January 2016 at 7:18 am

        Thank you !

        Reply
    2. Anika

      20th January 2016 at 9:22 pm

      Very neat idea! Love how you finished it with the copper on top!

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        20th January 2016 at 10:51 pm

        Thank you ! Yeah I do love a bit of copper.

        Reply
    3. Monica @ Monica Wants It

      12th January 2016 at 4:18 pm

      I love this! So cute and it stores a ton of tape.

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      • Claire Armstrong

        12th January 2016 at 6:26 pm

        Thanks ! Great for people like me who have loads of tape.

        Reply
    4. Wendy @ Living Almost Naturally

      11th January 2016 at 11:33 pm

      Great idea for the tape holder! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        12th January 2016 at 6:59 am

        Cheers ! Glad you liked it.

        Reply
    5. Kimm at Reinvented & Roadkill Rescue

      11th January 2016 at 11:43 am

      Oh my goodness, this is genius! And I had to laugh at the fact that you have a “cocktail and craft” cabinet. 🙂 What better storage pairing could there be?? I have a blog that features upcycling projects, RoadKill Rescue, and I would love to feature this there. Would that be ok with you? (just a before and after photo, and a link) Have a great day!

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      • Claire Armstrong

        11th January 2016 at 11:56 am

        Thanks ! Feel free to share as long as you link back. Unfortunately I don’t have my own craft room, so my crafts have to share space wherever they can, and like you say what better pairing than cocktails and crafts.

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    6. creativejewishmom/sara

      9th January 2016 at 6:24 pm

      Another fabulous project, too funny that the cabinet is for cocktails and crafts, I guess it is an either/or situation, as the two together could get dangerous. all the best!

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      • Claire Armstrong

        9th January 2016 at 6:54 pm

        Thanks ! I regularly hold cocktail and craft evenings with my friends which work well excepting if any knitting is involved as there often ends up with a few dropped stitches, but crochet is fine.

        Reply
    7. Laura B

      9th January 2016 at 6:06 am

      Love this! Functional and beautiful! 🙂

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      • Claire Armstrong

        9th January 2016 at 8:52 am

        Thanks it is really handy.

        Reply
    8. Erica @ Dwell Beautiful

      8th January 2016 at 11:12 pm

      This is so useful and so fun! I can never find my washi tape when I need it and this would definitely solve my problem! Thanks so much for linking up at The DIY Collective! We hope to see you next week 🙂

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        9th January 2016 at 8:53 am

        Thank you ! Yes I like having my washi tape on view so I can easily see it all

        Reply
    9. lorraine williamson

      8th January 2016 at 4:43 pm

      love the upcycle thanks for sharing have a great day

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        8th January 2016 at 9:22 pm

        Thank you very much !

        Reply
    10. Kathleen Charm Bracelt Diva {at Home}

      8th January 2016 at 3:23 pm

      Wow, how cute is that? I’ve only recently caught the Washi tape bug but I do think it’s so fun to work with! My daughters love it, too. You’re quite ingenious to come up with and assemble that storage piece. Love the copper accents on the tops of the poles! xo Kathleen

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      • Claire Armstrong

        8th January 2016 at 4:10 pm

        Thank you ! Washi tape comes in so many adorable colours and patterns it’s hard to resist it.

        Reply
    11. Jennifer

      7th January 2016 at 11:58 pm

      What a cool way to store Washi tape. I love it. Thanks for sharing at My Flagstaff Home!

      Jennifer

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        8th January 2016 at 11:10 am

        Thank you !

        Reply
    12. Jeanette

      7th January 2016 at 4:22 pm

      What a great idea!!! I don’t have much washi tape but I have loads of twine! That cabinet is stunning too!

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        7th January 2016 at 4:26 pm

        Thanks ! The cabinet is one of my favourite upcycles and is really handy as a cocktail and craft cabinet.

        Reply
    13. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins

      7th January 2016 at 4:50 am

      Oh wow Claire, this is beautiful! I love the metallic dip and your green cabinet is AMAZING!! It’s making me crave my craft room….its still unfinished. Thanks for the super cute idea! Pinning and sharing.

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        7th January 2016 at 7:14 am

        Thank you ! I don’t have a craft room as such so I share it with the dining room, hence the cocktail and craft cabinet. The cabinet is a junk piece I restored a couple of years ago, I love it too.

        Reply
    14. Amy @ StowandTellU

      7th January 2016 at 4:29 am

      Love this idea!! I happen to have a collection of twine that I would love to display and your tutorial seems pretty darn easy. Too cute. Sharing an pinning!

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        7th January 2016 at 7:11 am

        Thank you ! Yes it works really well with twine as well.

        Reply
    15. Lucy @ Patina Paradise

      7th January 2016 at 1:17 am

      So happy to have you join us in our Junk Revision Challenge. Great repurpose of a broom handle! I envy you your washi tape collection and need to get my supplies as organized as you have them! ;o)

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        7th January 2016 at 7:10 am

        Thank you ! Yes I can’t seem to resist a bit of washi tape !

        Reply
    16. kim @ Hunt & Host

      6th January 2016 at 5:09 pm

      This is precious and I can think of a million things you could use it for. I’m lovin’ the copper too – mice touch!!!

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        6th January 2016 at 6:33 pm

        Thanks ! I can’t resist a splash of copper.

        Reply
    17. Carrie

      6th January 2016 at 5:07 pm

      WOW!!! This is sooo creative! I absolutely love this idea. I might just have to make one of my own. Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        6th January 2016 at 6:33 pm

        Thank you ! Glad you liked it.

        Reply
    18. Keri

      6th January 2016 at 3:26 pm

      Claire, this is a cool way to organize washi tape and twine!!! I like the copper accents you gave your broomstick organizer!! Great job!!

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        6th January 2016 at 3:33 pm

        Thank you very much ! I can’t resist a bit of copper.

        Reply
    19. Jill Flory

      6th January 2016 at 2:50 pm

      Oh my! Now you have me wishing I could make a few of these today – they would be awesome for tape and ribbon too! LOVE the gold tips 🙂 Great job.

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        6th January 2016 at 3:34 pm

        Thanks ! I’m sure there are loads of things that it can be used for, ribbon storage is a good idea.

        Reply
    20. Cathy

      6th January 2016 at 2:49 pm

      Love your idea for washi tape storage. Great mind work in the same way, lol…. Cathy

      Reply
      • Claire Armstrong

        6th January 2016 at 3:34 pm

        Thanks very much !

        Reply

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