Bible Journaling: 7 Ways To Use Washi Tape

7 Ways To Use Washi Tape (Plus a FREE printable at the bottom of this post!)
I have recently discovered the joys of washi tape. Have you ever used it? I love the pretty colors and designs, but I was never quite sure what I was supposed to do with it...? I'm pleased to tell you, after much research, there are LOTS of things to do with washi tape. Here are just a few.

1. Make a banner
To make this washi tape banner, you'll need some baker's twine. Simply cut off a piece of tape, wrap it around the twine and connect it to itself. Then cut the bottom off in an upside down V shape as shown.

2. Mark a page edge
This is as easy at it sounds. Just use your favorite color washi tape on the edge of an important page. I used mine to quickly locate the New Testament, but you could mark pages by category (love, trust, etc.) or mark each book, whatever suits you best!

3. Make dangles
This was a fun project. I cut the washi tape into thinner strips (although you can buy skinny washi tape, too). I made each one a different length and then created "dangles" with stars on the ends. I have a printable that goes with this available for you at the bottom of the post.

4. Attach items to your Bible
I created a cute little door that opens and closes and used washi tape to attach it. Get creative with this! You can attach all kinds of cute little opening flaps into your Bible, using them to hide words and pictures that can only be seen when the flap is lifted. Cute! I have a printable for this at the bottom of the post, too.

5. Cover mistakes
If you've ever had bleed-thru or mistakes in your Bible J, cover them with washi tape! And create new art on top if you want. Read more about this here.

6. Corner bookmark
Have you seen all the cute corner bookmarks? Follow the diagram to make one. And once you do, cover it in washi tape!

7. Feathers
You'll need some thick crafting twine or cord to make these washi tape feathers. Cut cord to desired length, fold a piece of tape over the cord, attaching to itself. Then cut lines into the edges, going back at a slightly different angle to cut out a few pieces. Finally, cut into a feather shape.

What are YOU going to make with washi tape?

Free Printables
To download these free printables, click the image below to open. Then right click and save the file. Color & cut OR trace into your Bible. Enjoy!

Want MORE Bible J Ideas? 
Read my post on How to Draw Arrows.

How To Use Washi Tape to Cover Bleed-Thru

Bible Journaling: Washi Tape to Cover Bleed-Thru
As a little kid, I loved stickers. I was obsessed with them. There was no sticker that I wouldn't collect. And most of them ended up on my headboard. And half of those ended up in my hair. But I didn't care. Stickers are the bomb! And what is washi tape except one long, pretty sticker?

This is my first attempt at using washi tape, and you can expect more posts to come! This stuff is sticker-tastic fun. You'll find a free "washi tape" printable at the end of this post. Or you can find the washi tape I'm using here.

Today we'll take a look at how to cover bleed-thru with washi tape. If you've ever used markers or paints in your Bible only to flip the page over and find your art has leaked through, then this is the post for you!

Step 1: Locate the offending page and begin cutting strips of tape to fit over the bleed-thru. I wasn't worried about getting them all perfectly straight or exactly the same size. I kind of like the messy look. It's like a messy bun for your Bible.

Step 2: That's all. There is no step 2! You just cover it up! How easy was THAT? And it's cute and pretty and effortless. The end.

Okay not the end. I actually decided to add some words over my washi tape, cuz hey, I like words. And words in the Bible are pretty important. So, I printed out a few words from a pretty great verse and cut around them, gluing them over the washi tape.

All done!
And there you go! A beautiful, colorful, quick fix for bleed-thru in your Bible! I was hesitant to give washi tape a try, but I'm so glad I did! And I think you'll like it, too!

Free "Washi Tape" Printable
To download this free printable, click the image below to open. Then right click and save the file. You can print this on sticker paper or just print on regular paper and cut & paste it. Of course, it's not the same as actual washi tape, but you can use these fun patterns in your Bible journaling to make your own creations. Enjoy!

Want MORE Bible J Ideas?
Check out my post on How To Trace An Image Into Your Bible.

Bible Journaling Supplies For Beginners

Bible Journaling Supplies for Beginners
When I started Bible journaling, I had no idea where to begin. There was so much information out there. It was hard to know what items I actually needed. After a couple years of experimenting, failing, learning and growing, I've narrowed it down to a few must-haves art supplies to help get you started.

First, you need a journaling Bible. This is usually separate from your everyday study Bible. Not sure where to begin? Check out my post, Bible Journaling for Beginners.

Once you have your Bible, starting can be as easy as putting pencil to paper. But if you're wanting a little more than that, here are a few supplies to keep on hand.

Hand Lettering Books & Supplies
A good skill to learn for Bible journaling is hand-lettering. Unless you're like my mother-in-law who has beautiful handwriting, you'll likely have to work at it if you want the words in your Bible to look professional. Here are some supplies to help with hand-lettering:

Basic Art Supplies

Adding color to your Bible sketches opens a world of possibilities. Markers? Crayons? Colored pencils? Watercolor paints? Here are some basic supplies that are good for beginners to have on hand:

• Pencil & Eraser
• Micron pens (for outlining and writing without bleed-through)
• Colored pencils
• Watercolor paints
• Alphabet Stamps

Unusual Art Supplies
If you're ready to dive into more creative options, consider these art supplies:

Gelatos: These creamy art supplies are like painting with lip balm... but bright and pretty. Words show through them. Want to see what they look like? Read my post: Bible Journaling Using Gelatos.



Washi Tape: Great for marking special pages or attaching tabs to your Bible. Here are 7 ways you can use washi tape in Bible journaling.



White Ink Pen: Use these to write in white!



Gesso: If you prep your page with clear gesso, you can use heavier paints without bleed-through.

Bible Journaling Kits

Want something to help you get started? Try one of these journaling kits.



Stickers & Tabs
As a kid, I was in love with stickers! I collected them. And I still get a thrill of excitement opening a new pack of stickers. Yes, I'm easy to please! But can you blame me? You can instantly add beautiful color and artistic designs to a page with these little, sticky pieces of art. Also, add interest to your Bible and keep it organized with tabs to mark the different books.

You can find printable Bible tabs in my Etsy shop.

And here are a few stickers that go great with Bible journaling:

 

Traceables

If you still don't know how to draw a picture in your Bible, consider tracing a design. Get free traceables on my blog here. Or check out this traceable hot air balloon design in my Etsy shop.

Now you're ready to create!

Want more Bible J Ideas?

Check out my post on How To Draw 7 Simple Flowers.