My First Try - Washi Tape

I have been seeing so many great washi tape crafts lately, so this week, I finally decided to try it for myself. I found a couple of rolls at Target and Hobby Lobby and decided to try beautifying an ugly notebook that I got for free. Here's how it turned out:

I have an unexplainable love of notebooks, so I have quite a collection. This is one that I got for free from my eye doctor. I like using it because it is spiral bound, but it is really ugly. I think the washi tape helped, at least a bit. Nothing can help that sunglass-shaped cutout.

What I learned about using washi tape:

• Washi tape is just colorful and cute masking tape. It is easily torn and not very sticky. That is great if you want to be able to reposition it. It's not so great if you're looking for something permanent.
• Washi tape is fun, fast, and easy. I have big plans to do a washi tape frame as soon as I can get my hands on some different patterns.
• Washi tape is a bit pricey. I am now scouring the internet in search of the best deal so I can grow my washi tape collection. If you have any recommendations of where to buy it, please leave a comment and let me know!

{Linked on The Wondering Brain, Flamingo Toes, Be Different...Act Normal, This Gal Cooks, DIY Home Sweet Home, Uncommon Designs, I Should Be Mopping the Floor, Keeping It Simple, Craft-o-Maniac}