July 30, 2010

DIY twist ties from Japanese masking tape

How charming is this this idea from Zakka Life? Pretty twist ties made with patterned Japanese masking tape. Check out the tutorial right here. Add a little something special to your homemade gift packaging and your banana bread will taste even better, I'm pretty sure.

25 comments:

  1. BekJuly 30, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    ohhh, super cute!

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  2. MarisaJuly 30, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    I saw this when she posted it originally. So clever! I'm going to try it with ribbon and double stick tape.

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  3. zakkalifeJuly 30, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    Thank you for sharing the tutorial with your readers. It means a lot to me. I always enjoy visiting your site, I just rarely comment.

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  4. Grandma GJuly 30, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    Those sure beat the plain ones that come on store bought bread! Nice!

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  5. Jenn EricksonJuly 30, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    I'm a big fan of Zakka Life and all things Kawaii! What an adorable and simple craft. Love it!

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  6. Nicole - Craft My SoulJuly 30, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Super cute idea! Thanks!

    -Nicole
    www.craftmysoul.blogspot.com

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  7. JoyceJuly 30, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    great idea! very cute and easy to do!

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  8. Secret Agent LJuly 30, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    i love your website so much i almost can't handle it.

    smooches,
    secret agent l

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  9. Tegan | Celebrate Twelve13July 30, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    Why have I never thought of that??? So easy! I just bought a bunch of self adhesive ribbon by accident and was wondering what I'm going to do with it now. A little floral wire and, poof, instant cute twist ties!

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  10. hi-dJuly 30, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    So cool...where does one find "Japanese Masking Tape?"

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  11. suesuebJuly 30, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    I love all my tapes! Great idea, thanks!!

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  12. *~kAy~*July 30, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    that's really refreshing to see! <3 soo cute!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 31, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    cute idea!

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  14. AnonymousJuly 31, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    too cute! thanks for the link.

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  15. Jessica JonesJuly 31, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    hi-d, you can find lots of masking tape here at Happy Tape, in shops at Etsy.com, or just Google to find some. It's so pretty!

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  16. AmberAugust 1, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    clever. simply clever. :)

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  17. Born & Bred StudioAugust 1, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Love the ties! Thanks for sharing!

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  18. PaulaAugust 1, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    Hi Jessica! I wanted to tell you that I've been checking out your portfolio and it's amazing!!
    I really like your blog and work.. Congratulations!

    Lots of love from Argentina :)

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  19. jenn from midlife modernAugust 1, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    I love these! I just wrapped up some blueberry muffins for someone this morning and that would have made it extra special.

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  20. giddusadikAugust 2, 2010 at 2:31 AM

    Hello!
    Please check out my blog! There is a new challenge with alittle prize! And there will soon be a lot of printables and techniques!
    BTW, Your Blog is AWESOME!
    Nana

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  21. UnknownAugust 3, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    I think you could also do this with fabric strips and stitch witchery. Such a cutie idea!

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  22. LeiAugust 8, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    LOVE IT!

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  23. JenGreenAugust 9, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    This is such a great idea! Do you happen to know where I could get custom-printed japanese-style tape? I run two community gardens which donate organic produce to a local food pantry, and it would be nice when we donate the produce to tie up the bags with twist-ties with our non-profit name.

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  24. Jessica JonesAugust 9, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    Hmm, not sure. You could also use a standard green twist tie and string a little printed tag on it or something.

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  25. MelodySeptember 8, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Fabulous! I'm super excited to try this!

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