Washi tape is one of those craft supplies that just keeps accumulating—before you know it, you have rolls in every color and pattern! With so many possibilities, it’s easy to fall into a washi-tape-hoarding situation (and let’s be honest, we’ve all been there!). So, how do you store washi tape? Here are questions to ask yourself and solutions that fit every category and washi tape storage ideas for every need.
How Do I Need to Store Washi Tape?
There are a lot of attractive options for storing and organizing washi tape on the market – but as cute as they are, if you purchase without really thinking through your needs, you’ll just have one more container that doesn’t work for you. Here are a few questions to ask yourself first:
- Do I want to be able to view my washi tape easily?
- This was a must for me, I need to be able to see it and feel inspired
- How much space do I have?
- Does my washi storage need to be stackable?
- How many rolls of washi do I have? Do I need room to add more washi later?
- Does it need a handle? Will I be moving it from place to place?
I’ve organized my washi tape so many different ways over the years, from little plastic baskets, to sliding trays built for washi – my ultimate washi storage solution is unique, and we’ll talk about how I arrived at it a little later in this post so keep reading and scrolling..
First, let’s break down some solutions by different category.
Stackable Washi Tape Storage
If you have more room up than you have around, stackable washi tape storage might be the best solution for you.
Note that I think a con to this one would be little hands and sharp edges, so that’s something to keep in mind when considering your options.
How to Display your Washi Tape
If you like to be able to glance up and see your washi tape, you’re limited on space and need to use your wall, or you prefer to use your craft supplies as decoration, there are some display options that are great to conisder.
How to Organize Small Washi Collections
If you’re just starting your washi collection (or you have some restraint, unlike some of us) here are some good options to consider.
How I Store My Washi
I have stored my washi so many different ways – from ziplock bags to tossed into drawers – but I happened upon an old Martha Steward Spice Rack in a thrift store one day, it was already painted the most magnificent blue (side note: I am thinking of finally changing the color) and it holds hundreds of rolls of washi and serves as a great display in my craft studio – you can see it on video in my Craft Room Tour.
Why am I telling you this since they’re no longer available? To inspire you to think outside of the box, look around and consider finding something unique for your washi solution.
