March 20, 2013

Washi tape thumbtacks

Thumbtack washi tape idea
I decided the plain white thumbtacks on my bulletin board needed to be cuter. And by cuter, I mean oranger. I put a small piece of washi tape on each pushpin, smoothed out any fine wrinkles with my thumbnail, and trimmed around the edges with a sharp scissors. Cuter!

Speaking of cuteness, how about these dolls made from wooden sticks and washi tape?

40 comments:

  1. Naturally CarolMarch 20, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    There aren't any thumb tacks cuter than those!

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  2. AnnMarch 20, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    That IS super cute. I wish I had some flat pins in the house right now. (If I text my husband to pick some up on the way home, that's insane, right?)

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  3. Lifestyle by MarionMarch 20, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    What a great idea, thanxx!

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  4. Jessica JonesMarch 20, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Ann, slightly. But it might be necessary.

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  5. Susan@Organized31March 20, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Gorgeous! (and I realize I just called a thumbtack gorgeous)

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  6. Jessica JonesMarch 20, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Susan, I think you and Ann should be friends.

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  7. Grandma GMarch 20, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Definitely cuter!

    Mum

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  8. Heidi Reads...March 20, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    yay! another fun way to use my washi tape stash!

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  9. HanasaurusrexMarch 20, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    commencing mission cover all my thumbtacks with washi in five.. four.. three.. two......... awesome idea!

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  10. Dorkys RamosMarch 20, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Okay now this is just too adorable. All of it. I'm this close to pulling a *squeee* here.

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  11. Jessica JonesMarch 20, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Don't hurt yourself. That sounds like it might be painful.

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  12. NolaMarch 20, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    How nice and simple. Thanks a lot :-)

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  13. Susie BassMarch 20, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    I really like that orange washi tape, where did you get it?

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  14. Live a Colorful LifeMarch 20, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    washi tape can become addicting.

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  15. SarahMarch 20, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    cute idea! That tape can be used EVERYWHERE!

    Sar=)

    www.etsy.com/shop/owleyevintage

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  16. MikaMarch 21, 2013 at 2:38 AM

    LOVE!

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  17. Sewing PrincessMarch 21, 2013 at 3:26 AM

    I want this washi tape now ;o) and the thumbtack too! where did you get them? Great idea!

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  18. Jessica JonesMarch 21, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    The orange tape was a present, so I'm not sure where it came from. I think the thumbtacks were from Target a long time ago.

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  19. Jessica LeighMarch 21, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Awesome idea! Love that it emulates the look of fabric tumbtacks, but you can switch up the colors whenever you want (and save a bunch of $--those pretty fabric ones get pricey!).

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  20. Preeti DubeyMarch 21, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    That's a wonderful idea. How you turn the small things into a beauty, I just love it.

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  21. AnnaMarch 21, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Love these! But my husband will think I'm crazy if I rush out to replace my push pins with flat thumbtacks. Maybe I'll just recover the circular magnets on my frig instead (for now!).

    Ridgeway, I got the same washi tape set from Target a couple of months ago, except the cross-hatched roll was yellow.

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  22. kansasgirl1March 21, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Perfect!

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  23. verena | hamburg von innen |March 21, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    wayyyyyy cuter! great idea :)

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  24. LaurenMarch 21, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Why didn't I think of that?!?! I'm obsessed with washi tape. I've made magnets with them but not thumb tacks. Great idea!

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  25. ShobhaMarch 22, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    great idea! They are so pretty. Another cool way to use washi tape. Thanks!

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  26. KatBellMarch 22, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    I only have one orange washi tape and it's not as cute as yours. Where can I find this cute stuff? You know I love the orange.

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  27. Jessica JonesMarch 22, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    The orange tape was a present, so I'm not sure where it came from.

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  28. Åpent^husMarch 22, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    of course
    why didn't I think of that!
    you genious ;)

    best wishes
    Open^house

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  29. AMRMarch 22, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    No thumbtacks in the house but eyeing the round dining table top...

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  30. RenMarch 22, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    I've just bought a new pinboard and was despairing at the price of cute thumbtacks. How timely your post is; I'll just buy the boring cheap ones and decorate them :)

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  31. janeMarch 23, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Brilliant idea for washi tape, I will try this :)
    Thanks for linking to my lolly stick tutorial x
    Have fun
    Jane xx

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  32. Debie GraceMarch 25, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Eeeeeee! This is so cute!! <3

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  33. julia I mintlamettaMarch 25, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    such a great idea * julia

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  34. this is lemonadeMarch 25, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    BEAUTIFUL and vibrant. Great for the lack of spring. Love these!

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  35. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Great idea!! http://inspiringtrend.blogspot.com

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  36. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    AwEsOmE!!!

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  37. StaceyMarch 28, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Yeah, you know we're going to pin the orange outta this one. ;o)

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  38. James EverhartApril 1, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    You just blew my mind how cool these are. Also, I remember how much I spent once upon a time on a box of decor style thumbtacks before colored/patterned duct tape was even a twinkle in Larry the Cable Guy's left toenail. Awesome way to make some seriously shabby chic! Duct tape style!

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  39. AnonymousNovember 23, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    Don't use the silver thumb tacks... they don't turn out as nice. Also, try to find the flat top ones.

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  40. Rachel R.November 9, 2014 at 12:31 AM

    "And by cuter, I mean oranger."

    You and my youngest daughter must be kindred spirits. She loves orange. She says she "likes a lot of colors," but orange is her favorite.

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