Create your own washi tape using tissue paper and collage! 🌟

[@hkm424]

One thing I love doing with napkins, tissue paper, tracing paper, etc is to make "faux glassine" or "fabric paper". 1. Decorate: I will stamp, water color, splash, drop ink, draw, stencil w/acrylic paint, and everything else to the fragile papers. Usually this is done over time and I just keep a collection till I'm ready to complete them. 2. Varnish: I gather up my collection of acrylic varnishes. Usually this includes liquitex brush on varnish in gloss and matte. A couple different spray on varnishes if the weather is good. You can also use mod podge, or just a watered down white glue. All yield different results. I lay out my napkins/paper onto a clean non stick surface and carefully brush on the varnish to one side. When dry, you can peel it up and flip it over to determine if you want to coat the backside of the paper. The more coats added the sturdier it becomes. 3. Other Methods: There are alternatives you can use if varnish isn't your cup of tea. Examples: Wax paper. Candles or tea lights. Plastic Saran wrap. Great video!

[@theeditor1149]

Love these ideas! I've also tried varnish on tracing paper and it turned the paper completely see-through, it was a bit wrinkly but it was very pretty. I think if you painted a picture on the tracing paper in varnish it would leave a beautiful transparent image behind on the frosted tracing paper. I'm not sure what I would use it for but I liked the look a lot. I'm famous for just experimenting with paper and coming up with beautiful accidents and then not knowing how to apply it to anything useful as I don't really journal and have no time to indulge in crafting as much as I used to. But I keep them all in a box and take them out once in a while to admire😂

[@artwithchristine]

I do the same thing! Sewing templates are also quite beautiful this way as well. It’s fantastic!

[@nancyorourke7679]

I love that you brought up that it can be ok to take apart older books…I finally realize that some of these are on their way out and giving new life to them is wonderful! ❤

[@kimarmstrong9161]

I have found that when trying to cut something delicate, it's better to sink the blade in the middle and pull toward the edge. Hope this tip helps someone. Thanks for your beautiful work & inspiration! ❤

[@megjournals]

That’s such a good tip, thanks for sharing! I was so worried I would rip it 🤣

[@Grasshoppertrish]

Yes! Sink ot in the middle turn go in both directions.

[@wiscobay]

I tried this with tracing paper for JJJ24, but love the almost transparent look with tissue paper! I know what I'll be playing with this afternoon!

[@tammyzitzmann1646]

I use tissue paper in turning fabric into book paper for covering journals. I use a product called Heat-n-Bond (or Wonder-Under is another option) to fuse tissue paper to the back of my fabric. It makes the fabric really easy to use, and keeps glue from seeping through. Nice results on your washi! I like the white details.

[@theeditor1149]

@@tammyzitzmann1646 I think I've seen Natasa from Treasure Books and SeaLemon do this, too! Love how crafty minds think alike!

[@lucyfanning7496]

Beautiful. Stamping on tissue and then using gel medium to adhere it to the page works well as does gel printing.

[@megjournals]

Oooo stamping, love it!

[@carold.9626]

Lovely project, I'll have to try, thanx for sharing!! 😊🎉

[@tootsie2]

what a great project. i had just looked at washi tape. i cant wait to see how you use it in your journals

[@megjournals]

Looking forward to using them too!!

[@carolynwalker2135]

These are beautiful and I’ll have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing ❤❤

[@conniebartch9656]

Like it! Have to make some now! TFS ❤

[@MojoDi]

Looks beautiful! But I would decorate it first and then cut it into stripes as I am lazy 😅

[@megjournals]

Also a good idea!

[@CarolKnoles-c5m]

So beautiful ❤

[@bernadine8369]

Hello Meg. I think tissue paper will sort of melt into your background nicely. I tea dyed book pages on top of waxed paper and the waxed paper got dyed too. I wrinkled it up and when it dried it is one of my favourite things to use. I am a beginner and love your idea of homemade washi tape. Yours is beautiful.

[@megjournals]

That sounds lovely! 🤩

[@theeditor1149]

I love all the ideas you shared here, it turned out so pretty. Thanks for sharing!

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Louisavanderwalt123]

Great idea. Tfs🎉

[@roxstar3726]

Very cool project. I print on tissue paper and that was a game changer for me. I also melt the wax pellets on it for an amazing texture, not so much for the transparent use of the tissue paper but for the awesome effect. And the only other thing is the napkins. But I’m sure there’s a million ways to use it. One that is popular is one of the Roxy challenges when she made strips similar to what you did and I believe you did one too. 😊 have a blessed night and TFS.

[@megjournals]

Oh those are fab ideas! Yes I saw it from Rachel originally!

[@katrineleber7238]

These are so pretty. I was wondering if you had ever tried a darker thicker coffee. Like espresso, maybe? I went to a Vietnamese restaurant and had some of their coffee. It was so wonderful. They put condensed milk in it. I want to try to find some without the milk and try it. lol. I don’t even like the flavor of coffee. I recently went on a rub on kick. I ordered so many different kinds. You give me so many cool ideas. 💕💕💕🎄🎄🎄

[@ultraviolet13881]

I thought your strips came out just beautiful. I do love the way the tissue paper just blends into the background, almost disappearing. I bought a huge pack of tracing paper and I think it's going to last a lifetime, so I too would be interested in any tips people may have! TFS :)

[@megjournals]

Thank you!!

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Lovely!

[@JoySibley-l4t]

❤ it’s amazing how consistent your style is. I love it

[@megjournals]

Ah thank you!

[@Wildsobermama26]

Wow, these came out so beautiful! I love your videos. You have a very calm & creative presence❤️

[@megjournals]

Thank you so much!

[@maggie2036]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing

[@megjournals]

Thanks for stoping by!!

[@SJ-dl6uc]

not sure if anyone else suggested it, i use a diluted white glue and dye solution to dye the tissue papers. the glue makes it a lil stronger and gives it a vellum esque quality. works well for making something vintage by gluing them on top of text or other images.

[@megjournals]

Great tip!!

[@louloufabrique]

Very pretty result and no waist for this tissue paper. Meg, when you need tracing paper you can use baking paper. Merci 😊

[@megjournals]

Great tip!!

[@clairebarrow4896]

Fabulous project! Perhaps you could make some little envelopes out of the tissue paper? You could add the paper and the coffee, etc to them like you did on the paper strips. I love to add little envelopes to my journals. Just a thought ❤

[@megjournals]

Now that sounds like a cute idea!

[@carold.9626]

Wow those are lovely !! Woll have to try. Thanx for sharing 😊🎉

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much 😊

[@margarethabotes2839]

Gorgeous results❤❤❤

[@megjournals]

Thank you!!

[@JoySibley-l4t]

Very informative. I’m sure the tracing paper is even better ❤

[@megjournals]

Yes tracing paper is so good for faux washi :)

[@debbiesilver3549]

Pretty!

[@denisecope]

So pretty. It’s fun to use ink on your tissue for backgrounds and you can try the faux rice paper from treasure books. She uses napkins but I think tissue might work.

[@megjournals]

Ooooo I’ll have to try! 🤩

[@pamcrandall634]

Tissue paper is great on a paper that I want to mute the colors out. I cover the entire paper with it

[@megjournals]

Ooh yes it’s so good for that!

[@LooluBell]

Love this!! ❤

[@debbiereed8341]

Really like how those turned out. Beautiful

[@megjournals]

Thank you!

[@lizmiller9033]

So pretty! I got scared when they were soaked in coffee...but they turned out so great! ❤

[@megjournals]

Luckily I didn’t rip them by accident hahaha

[@ChantelleArts]

wow this is such a cool idea!! 🥰

[@megjournals]

Thank you! ☺️

[@planningwithally]

Lovely Video😊

[@megcross3229]

A beautiful idea! Can’t wait to play in my studio!

[@megjournals]

Yay!

[@enchanteddreams7166]

Love this! Thanks Meg ❤

[@judydell4902]

I love these Meg, very pretty❤️

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much!

[@cherylmiller7603]

Love this project! I also got scammed with a mislabeling of tissue paper as tracing paper. What a good way to use some of it up!

[@megjournals]

Glad it wasn’t just me 😅 I’ll be triple checking reviews now 🤣🤣

[@shawnmorymcmillion]

Very lovely Meg!

[@megjournals]

Thanks so much!

[@katrineleber7238]

Have you ever found a thicker kind of white pen? I can’t remember who made it, but they came in different thicknesses. It was so wonderful at Christmastime. 💕💕💕. HA! I found it. They were made by Sakura. They have a BOLD TIP, number 10. They also come in medium, fine, and extra fine. I hope this helps some one. 💕💕💕

[@megjournals]

Yes, I have one, not sure where it went in my studio 🤣🤣🤣

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

wow, that is beautiful great work. ❣❣

[@megjournals]

Thank you so much!😄

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

You're welcome.

[@pattycarretta4818]

Hello! I enjoyed this video. Just a mention... You can use artist grade tissue paper as a paper to pick up paint off of a gel plate. A class I'm taking currently showed it being used and it looked great!

[@megjournals]

Gonna be brave and try this, hopefully it doesn’t rip!! 😅

[@pattycarretta4818]

@megjournals fingers crossed 🤞 I haven't tried it yet myself but... I have seen several art/craft channels that have tried it with success 🙂

[@matildaenlund6679]

Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@megjournals]

Thanks for watching!

[@MessyPaperCrafter]

That paper might actually be tracing paper. At least in the states I’ve seen the tissue paper kind and also the thicker kind that’s more love a heavy vellum. Sometimes I’m not sure how to tell the difference. I’m glad your experimenting and sharing with us! I love to use tissue paper to mute backgrounds and it’s super fun to use on a gelli plate! These strips turned out soooo pretty!

[@megjournals]

The tracing paper I’ve used before has been a bit thicker (but not quite vellum), like a very translucent printer paper almost. At least I can try new project with it all haha!

[@anniebird248]

I was worried it would tear when you lifted the rub on plastic off. Well done, Meg! They look amazing! Maybe ruffle some strips through the sewing machine? Make some envelopes? Love to see what else you do with such delicate tissue paper. I often don't know what to do with the napkin layers we don't use, any ideas? 🌸🌸🌸

[@megjournals]

I was too, not gonna lie 🤣🤣

[@ChristineScott-s6h]

Add water color foe washi or background pages.

[@megjournals]

Watercolour would be amazing!

[@starlasell5698]

Beautiful ❤

[@megjournals]

Thank you! 😊

[@hannetjieemmott7165]

Pretty pretty

[@megjournals]

Thank you!!

[@thegypsy1968]

I absolutely love this soooooo much!!!! Definitely going to give this a go on my next day off. Thanks for sharing, Hugs,GinaB💕

[@megjournals]

Yay! Have fun!

[@harleypanfilo1694]

I absolutely love this! You could even sell these I know I would buy some!

[@megjournals]

Thank you:)

[@Gehtdichnixan876]

I like it

[@redbrit8]

Great project. Where are the rub ons from please?

[@Ann.CreatedToCreate]

She mentions in the description they are from MU

[@marciabonk2533]

Why not collage on full sheet, then cut it into pieces?

[@debbie1016]

Your washi tape is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your technique with us. When i cut tissue paper, I grab several sheets, a ruler, and a rotary cutter. I lay several sheets of tissue paper together. Figure out how wide I want the strips. I place the ruler to the width needed and cut with the rotary cutter. It is a quick way to cut several strips at a time.