Make a Washi Tapes Dispenser From a Box

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I had a small but growing collection of Washi Tapes that I kept stuffed in a box. The box was nicely labeled but it was getting harder to find what I wanted without dumping it all out and poking through it so I decided to make a dispenser and organizer for it. I used things I already had. A small cardboard box, some dowels and some decorative scrapbook paper. I made two versions, the second of which is the best as I’d worked out the kinks! Cost? $0.00

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Supplies for Washi Tapes Dispenser

  • A small cardboard box. The size is dependent on how many Washi Tapes you have. Try to do some rough measuring ahead of time.
  • Ruler
  • Decorative paper and/or paint
  • Small 1/4″ to 1/2″ dowels. (Mine are 1/4″)
  • Glue
  • Small metal hook for scissors

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Grab the free pdf sheet with details on how to assemble your washi tapes dispenser.

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Instructions

NOTE: Its very important that you  measure carefully to allow for your Washi Tapes to hang free and not bump into the next row. I had to redo mine because of placing them too close together. Washi tapes come in various sizes but for the ones shown, the holes on the sides were 2.5″ for the tiny rolls and 3.5″ for the larger ones.  View my diagram below. Again, these are estimates for my own box. Yours will be different. Download the free instruction sheet for more details.

SIDE VIEW OF BOX (LAID ON IT’S SIDE)

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My first attempt Organize your Washi Tapes with this lovely Washi Tapes Dispenser made from a box! The cost? $0.00!

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It turned out OK but I knew I could do better.

Organize your Washi Tapes with this lovely Washi Tapes Dispenser made from a box! The cost? $0.00!

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My second attempt. I used a box that some electronic item had come in. I also used a drill this time rather than just an awl. Made a cleaner hole. The dowel should fit in snugly.

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Organize your Washi Tapes with this lovely Washi Tapes Dispenser made from a box! The cost? $0.00!

24 Comments

  4. Claire Gagne
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    Hello Nancy, just looking at Pinterest and saw this wonderful box for Washi tape. I’m thinking this would also do for ribbon if one doesn’t have an armload!! Did you paint the box? Like the way you made it look like a drawer with the knob on top, easy to carry for sure. You have my mind wandering now. But for now I can get my hands on a box & guess just cover it with white card or something. Anyhow, a wonderful job. Love it.

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    1. Nancy Author
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      Thank you so much Claire! I pained one and used contact paper on the other. Since it’s cardboard you need to use light paint. I believe I spray painted mine. Thank you for the kind comment!

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  8. Jennifer
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    Very good idea! Have you thought about a box with a lid? The lid would keep dust off rolls. Thanks for sharing this idea, I have numerous rolls of ribbon and this will work well.

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