Spring Project – make a Washi Tape Topiary Centerpiece {tutorial}!

I am a little obsessed with Washi Tape. 

Have you ever used it?

Washi Tape is Japanese decorative tape -- Washi comes from wa meaning Japanese and shi meaning paper, and the term is used to describe paper made by hand in the traditional manner. 

I love all of the different patterns and colors that are available in these tapes. 

I have seen some great ideas in packaging and gift cars, but not that many home deocr projects using Washi Tape.

 And I always like a challenge, so I have been experimenting, trying to find some decorative applications for Washi Tape.

Last week I shared my Spring Frames Wall with some Washi Tape embellishments. I liked using the Washi Tape so much that I decided to make a display for my kitchen island. I was looking to create something light and pretty for Spring.

I found three polka dot pots – perfect for topiaries.

**I found the green balls and polka dot pots at a store called Tai Pan Trading{they have locations in Utah and California} 

I also picked up some decorative greenery balls for the topiaries. Then I wrapped some dowels in different Washi Tape and attached the dowels to the balls with my trusty hot glue gun.

I didn’t have any florists foam, so I cut up a $1 Dollar Store wreath and placed them in the pots. I hot glued them to the bottom. And then I placed the dowels in the florists foam. To cover up the foam, I poured some grocery store lentils over the top. I love the texture of the lentils. Pretty!!

For the “tray”, I took a clearance picture frame and put some pretty fabric in it.

Then I decided that it needed some feet.

I replaced the knobs in my kitchen a couple of years ago and kept the old, wooden knobs in a tupperware. So I took 4 of the old knobs and painted them white. And since I might want to use the frame again in the future, I applied the knobs to the frame with velcro that can be easily removed.

I also applied some Washi Tape to the outside of the frame.

I love Washi tape because it’s colorful, but it is also so easy to remove. So if I want to change out the color of my centerpiece, I can peel off that color of Washi Tape and change it for something else. 

And I also used my Silhouette to create a Spring saying.

And I made some different flowers that go with the different colors of Washi Tape.

I applied them with Glue Dots, that way I can change out the flowers easily too!!

There are so many different colors of Washi Tape.

I found mine on etsy.

I am so excited to show you all of my other Washi Tape ideas.

It’s going to be fun:) 

Have a Super Spring Day!!! 

xoxo