How to Decorate a Scrapbook with Washi Tape

Personalized Washi Tape Basic Decorating Techniques: Start with Simple Applications

1. Frame Decoration: Decorate pages or materials with frames

Full-Page Frames: Use washi tape of the same or contrasting colors to create a neat border (e.g., a single straight line or two parallel lines) around the edge of your scrapbook page, instantly adding a touch of sophistication.

Tool Frames: Use frames to decorate materials like photos, postcards, and receipts. Bevel the edges of the tape for a rounded effect, or intentionally leave some space for a casual, "free" feel.

2. Dividers and Backing: Divide the Page

Dividers: Use different colors/patterns of tape to create vertical, horizontal, or diagonal lines on the page to divide the page into different types of material (e.g., photos on the left and text on the right).

Backing Color Blocks: Cut a large piece of washi tape (using overlapping patterns) to create a partial background, then tape your materials onto it. This is useful for softening an overly flashy background and highlighting the materials.

DIY Craft Washi Tape Matching tips: make the overall style more harmonious.

Color Matching: Try to match the color of the tape to the dominant color of the photo or material (for example, use beige or orange tape for warm-toned photos, blue or green tape for cool-toned photos). Avoid mixing more than three highly saturated colors, as this creates a cluttered look.

Pattern Balance: If the page already has a beautiful photo or sticker, choose a simple tape (such as a solid color or pinstripe). If the material is plain, use patterned tape to add detail.

White Space: Don't fill the entire page with tape. Leave some white space to highlight key elements (such as a focal photo or handwritten text).

Festive Washi Tape Example Scenes: Decorative Ideas for Different Themes

Travel Theme: Use tape to create a "road map" (mark your travel route). Pair it with train tickets and other materials, then cut out landmarks with tape.

Everyday Life: Use tape to create food, stationery, or calendar images to capture moments in your life (for example, place a loaf of bread next to a photo of your breakfast, or a clock next to your work journal).

Holiday Memories: Use tape to create a festive atmosphere around photos (for example, red and green stripes or snowflakes for Christmas, or cake and balloons for birthdays).