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DIY Handy Washi Tape Holder (Twine/Ribbon Holder)

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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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    1. Andrea

      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!

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    5. Kimm at Reinvented & Roadkill Rescue

      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

        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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      • Claire Armstrong

        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.

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    10. Kathleen Charm Bracelt Diva {at Home}

      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

        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.

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