How to Add Color to Bare Walls With Washi Tape

Want to add color to your walls — without sacrificing your security deposit? Colorful washi tape is a great way to add a creative and temporary design to your walls, and it’s easy to install and remove. Here are a few ways to use washi tape to spice up your apartment.

DIY Triangle Wallpaper [brit.co]
If you want to craft a large-scale design that covers the entire wall, this beautiful geometric triangle tutorial is a great choice. By using a few different styles of washi tape in your choice of colors, some sharp scissors, and a measuring tape, you can create a floor-to-ceiling design that makes a major impact in any room.

DIY Picture Frames [washitapecrafts.com]
Instead of making holes all over your walls in order to hang traditional picture frames, follow this tutorial to craft flat frames using washi tape. The effect is eye-catching, artistic, and just as professional as a classic gallery wall.

Giant Geometric Washi Tape Jewels [curbly.com]
If you’re looking for a funky wall design for a kids’ room or an office, this unique washi tape jewel tutorial is the perfect choice. Use different colors of tape to craft large jewel shapes all over your walls for a wall covering that only looks expensive!

3 Creative Uses for Plastic Baggies

Reclosable plastic baggies are great for storing just about any type of food, but did you know that baggies can be used for much more than just that? From homemade packing cushions to DIY pastry bags, here are three great ways to use baggies.

Baking
Want to make a beautifully frosted cake but don't have a pastry bag? Just use a baggie to pipe on that frosting. Fill the bag with frosting, zip it shut, then snip off one of the corners. You now have a cheap, disposable pastry bag. Baggies can also be used to break cookies for pie crusts or crackers for breading without making a mess. Place what needs to broken up in the bag, close the zipper, and smash the bag with a rolling pin.

Packing
Can't find bubble wrap? Just head to your pantry for some plastic bags. Insert a straw into the bag and close the zipper. Blow air through the straw to inflate the bag. Quickly remove the straw and close the zipper the rest of the way. Now you have homemade packing material!

Traveling
Going on vacation? Place soap, shampoo, and conditioner into a zipped baggie. This way if one of the bottles starts to leak, your clothes won't be ruined. You can also keep items like cell phones and cameras from getting sandy at the beach by packing them in a plastic bag before placing them in your beach bag.

101 New Uses for Everyday Things [Real Simple]
12 Clever Uses for Ziploc Bags [SavingStar]

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