Simple Solutions: Create a pretty picture frame with washi tape
Want a simple weekend project? Washi tape is a fantastic craft material as it breathes new life into items with relatively minimal fuss.
Want a simple weekend project? Washi tape is a fantastic craft material as it breathes new life into items with relatively minimal fuss. Add colour to vases, notebooks or even regular household items. In this episode of Simple Solutions we channel our love of Washi tape and show you how to make a pretty picture frame with a vintage twist.Step 1: Take a plain frame and two different types of decorative tape
Step 2: Remove the back of the frame
Step 3: Run a strip of flower tape along the longest length of the frame closest to the glass
Step 4: Turn over and wrap tape around the sides and back
Step 5: Run another length above, matching up the pattern
Step 6: Swap tapes and tape either side of the glass under the length you did first
Step 7: Repeat a pattern until the frame is covered
Step 8: Run a strip of tape along the top and bottom to finish
Step 9: Add a pretty print and displayTop tip: You can buy different coloured Washi tape from larger newsagents or craft shops.
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