DIY Washi Tape Greeting Cards

 See our DIY tutorial below!

Send greeting cards this holiday season without worrying too much about the cost yet still adding that personal touch! How would one do so, you ask? Well, see the easy tutorial below on how to make DIY Washi Tape Greeting Cards using our Festive Pattern 2-Pack Washi Tape Set (& in case you may want to try other designs and patterns, see our selection of washi tape here).

Step 1 - Fold a sheet of colored construction paper (8 1/2 x 11 inches) to create the card. We prefer the more sturdy construction paper for this DIY project. Cut small strips of your desired washi tape and stack 2 side-by-side to create the box shape of the presents.

 Step 1 - Start with a base...

Step 2 - Cut a thin strip of washi tape and place it along the middle of the boxes to replicate the ribbon of the presents. We advise using a different, patterned washi tape for the ribbon just because it easily stands out!

Step 2 - Add the ribbon...

Step 3 - For the bows, cut thin, short strips of washi tape and fold the end to touch the base. This creates a pop-up effect and quickly elevates the look of this simple card!

 Step 3 - Top it off with a bow...

Step 4 - Add the ribbon and bows to the rest of the presents to complete the look. If you prefer simplicity, then you're good to go! However, feel free to add washi tape among the edges for a border or even strips for a striped effect on the back.

Step 4 - Complete the entire look!

& There you have it... your DIY greeting card is ready to be written in and sent off to your loved one.

Show us your creations in the comments below!

DIY: Halloween Decorations using Washi Tape!

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Halloween is slowly creeping up and we've already started to mark down the days for one of our favorite holidays of the year! With costume choices and candy cravings, one of our favorite parts of the season are the fun and spooky decorations. See below for awesome DIY projects using washi tape, and you'll find that decorations don't necessarily need to make a hole in your pocket!

Make fun bookmarks and cards using washi tape!

Create homemade cards to send to loved ones and friends this Halloween season. Use the washi tape to create a pattern or keep it simple along the borders. Not only is this project quick and easy, but those receiving these cards will appreciate the sweet gesture! Have friends that are readers? Use the washi tape on blank bookmarks, add some ribbon, and you're good to go!

See the tutorial to make these cute mason jars!

For this project, all you'll need besides washi tape are mason jars, googly eyes, and markers! This craft project is perfect for those hosting halloween parties this year. Decorate your mason jars to be fun little ghosts and monsters by wrapping washi tape all around then creating a fun, silly face using the markers and googly eyes. Fill the mason jars with candy and sweets for a centerpiece or straws and utensils for the food area, these will definitely stand out at the party!

See here for 25 ways to decorate pumpkins!

Let's admit it, maybe not everyone is the best at carving pumpkins...but don't worry! See how easily you can decorate your pumpkins this year in a slightly different way. With some paint and washi tape, this DIY will allow you to show off your creativity this halloween. Washi Tape Pumpkin contest anyone?

Find more halloween ideas and inspiration by checking out our Pinterest board!

Origami Day & a Paper Crane Tutorial!

As you all know, at Cool Pencil Case, we love everything arts and crafts including origami! From hearts to stars to roses, we think it’s amazing how a sheet of paper can be transformed into a work of art! With Origami Day right around the corner (November 11^th), we’ve been watching tutorials so we, too, can practice this beautiful Japanese art. Here’s one, we wanted to share with you guys, on how to make a paper crane. Don’t stress out if it didn’t come out the way you pictured it the first time…remember practice makes perfect!

What kind of origami creation are you inspired to make this Origami Day?

A Tutorial from Paper Pastels & DIY: Create-Your-Own Clay Erasers!

As you all know, we offer a variety of erasers. From Animal Erasers to Food Erasers to even Toy Erasers…you name it! But did you also know that we offer something that allows you to design your very own kind of eraser? Okay okay, we’ll tell you…it’s our Create-Your-Own Clay Erasers!

These Clay Erasers allows you to be the artist so you can showcase your style through works of art. Let your creativity come out and add that unique touch to your erasers for school. Choosing from a selection of five different colors, the possibilities are endless. After just four easy steps, how cool would it be to be using one-of-a-kind erasers that you designed?

So how exactly can we get started, you ask? Paper Pastels couldn’t have explained it any better in this tutorial showcasing our Create-Your-Own Clay Erasers. From tips on how to produce new colors to making this a successful DIY, this short but instructive video gives the lowdown on everything you need to know when creating your masterpieces.

Check out the creations done by Paper Pastels, can you guess what kinds of erasers were made before watching the video?