Showing posts with label Arts and Crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arts and Crafts. Show all posts

Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Washi Tape Haul, Collection, Storage, and Ideas


This wasn't planned. But then I stumbled across the pretty patterns and colours, and couldn't help myself! The green polka dots, orange flowers, plain blue, geometrical red, and pink rolls are from this eBay seller, who is the main one I buy from. The patterned blue, plain lilac, zig zag orange, and diagonal yellow rolls are from this eBay seller. They were all £1.60-70 each, and postage was 70p no matter how many I bought. It can get expensive if you go on a spree like I did, but I suppose it's cheaper than some craft hobbies (just trying to make myself feel less guilty here!).


And here is my washi tape collection so far. I just store them on a string that is wrapped around two handles. I've also seen people use kitchen roll holders to store them, which looks nice!

So, so far I've used washi tape to decorate a couple of notebooks, my nail polish shelves, and my light switch. I want to start using it more, though, to make me feel better about how many rolls I've bought! I'm going to start making birthday cards with them, and I want to decorate a large, wooden 'N' for my sister's birthday. There's so much you can do with these little rolls of tape, and just a quick Google search shows this!



I'm not a hoarding shopaholic. I'm just passionate! Okay, maybe I am a hoarding shopaholic. As long as I'm happy and not harming anyone, it's okay ;)

Saturday, 24 April 2010

Beads!

I've always been an artsy person and recently I have really been wanting to make my own bracelets. A few weeks back, I ordered a bunch of beads from this Ebayer. All beads sell for around 64p, a bit higher if you've been in competition with another bidder! Posting and packaging is free. All beads have a sterling silver core (925 printed on the side) and are similar to Pandora, Troll etc. beads.

I had to get a few frog beads! Their adorable. Quantity: 1

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Many more designs!

I just have to wait for the sterling silver bracelet (Pandora style chain) to come through from another Ebayer and then I can start making!
When I have a few pounds spare, I'm going to purchase more chains and beads so I can make unique gifts for friends :)
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