Let’s start by asking “What is Washi?” Washi is a style of paper that was first created in Japan. It is commonly made using fibers from the bark of the gampi tree, mistumata shrub, paper mulberry, bamboo, hemp, rice or wheat. Washi paper is generally tougher than ordinary paper. Washi has found a new form, as tape, usually combined with acrylic glue or some type of adhesive. It is similar to masking tape in that it is removable from most surfaces.
I admit when I first started planning I had no idea what washi was or even used for. I honestly thought washi was some strange term that was an abbreviation for some phrase. I quickly learned the use for washi in the planner community and like many of you fell in love with it. The planner addict in me had to have them all. Once I established my washi collection, I realized that I had more washi than planners to use it for. This led me on a mission to find other decorating uses. The options are endless to whatever the mind can think of. Planners make lists and these are just a few ideas (using that term loosely) that I was able to add to my list.
- Planners (The obvious one)
- Bookmarks
- Books
- Book Bindings
- Notebook
- Pens/Pencils
- Binder Clips
- Storage Containers
- Envelopes
- Envelope Liners
- Paperclips
- Calendars
- Clipboard
- Scissor Handles
- Pencil Holder
- Business Card Holder
- Business Cards
- Stationary
- Place Cards
- Gift Tags
- Gift Bags
- Cardboard Gift Box
- Greeting Cards
- Thumbtacks
- Bookends
- File Cabinet
- Magazine Holder
- Stapler
- Hole Punch
- White Board
- Chalk Board
- Cork Board
- Calculator
- File Folders
- Tab Markers
- Keyboard Keys
- Mousepad
- Mouse
- Laptop
- Computer Screen Frame
- Rock for Paperweight
- Cell Phone Charger
- Cell Phone Case
- Cell Phone Holder
- Eye Glass Frames
- Eye Glass Case
- Contact Lenses Case
- Chap Stick
- Pill Bottles
- Pill Case
- Hair Pins
- Hair Clips
- Earrings
- Necklace Pendants
- Fingernails
- Nail Polish Lids
- Makeup Case/Bag
- Makeup Brush Handles
- Hair Brush Handle
- Bracelets
- Planter Pots
- Tea Lights
- Candles
- Candle Holders
- Candlesticks
- Craft Sticks
- Paintbrush Handles
- Clothes Pins
- Picture Frames
- Vases
- Keys
- Shipping Boxes
- Baskets
- Wooden Shapes
- Monogram Letters
- Light Switch Covers
- Magnets
- Clocks
- Coasters
- Water Bottles
- Serving Trays
- Wooden Hangers
- Mirror Frame
- Wood Spoon Handles
- Chopsticks
- Napkin Rings
- Twisty Ties
- Wine Charms
- Wine Bottles
- Drink Umbrellas
- Plastic Silverware
- Teabag Strings
- Plastic Cups
- Paper Cups
- Milk Bottles
- Mason Jars
- Mason Jar Lids
- Baby Food Jars
- Baby Food Lids
- Empty Cans
- Mint Tins
- Tic Tac Boxes
- Pringles Cans
- Match Boxes
- Chip Bag Seals
- Table Tops
- Desktops
- Cereal Boxes
- Kitchen Cupboards
- Spice Racks
- Lunchbox
- Shoe Boxes
- Toothpicks
- Ceiling Fan Blades
- Regular Fan Blades
- Windows
- Window Blinds
- Drawer Edges
- Doors
- Walls
- Lampshades
- Shelves
- Shelf Paper
- Radiator Grids
- Fireplace Mantel
- Furniture Accents
- Staircase
- Bible
- Wallet
- Globe
- Rubik Cube
- Legos
- Bike
- Bike Helmet
- Graduation Cap
- Car
- Birdhouse
- Bathtub (Outside of course)
- Washing Machine/Dryer (Outside of Course)
- Dollhouse Wallpaper
- Wreaths
- Plastic Easter Eggs
- Pumpkins
- Christmas Ornaments
- Travel Labels
- Curtain Rods
- CD Cases
- DVD Cases
- Electrical Cords
- Headphones
As you can see the list is long. I didn’t want to take all the fun out of finding new things to decorate your washi with so I stopped at 150. Whether you want to decrease your washi collection or add to it, I’ve just enabled you to have many reasons to do so.
Have fun and Happy Planning,
