If you’re looking for a quick and easy idea that still packs a punch, look no further than a roll of paper tape (sometimes called Washi tape). As functional as it is trendy, this removable, repositionable tape adheres to a variety of surfaces, including paper, glass, plastic and metal. Often transparent, this decorative accent will add cool factor to crafting creations large and small.

We put our thinking caps on to detail a few of the many uses of this whimsical wonder:

We even whipped up a few holiday samples to show how these decorative tapes can accent the season.

What are some other great ways to unleash the decorative potential of washi tape?

P.S. — check out our No Carve Pumpkin How-To for another easy paper tape idea!

As we anxiously await the July launch of our new line of birth announcements, we wanted to let our fans know about another opportunity to inspire our designs – our 2011 Holiday Photo Card development is underway and we’re looking for families to feature in our catalogs, online and in our stores.

Send your favorite hi-resolution *photographs to psholiday@paper-source.com by July 10, 2011 and your photographs will be considered for our product line and one family will win a $100 Paper Source gift card drawing.

*Requirements:
Your photograph should be print quality (ideally 300 dpi) and approximately 5″ x 7″ when printed. We encourage you to submit either candid or staged shots; however, we insist that you own the copyrights to any image submitted. A photo release and consent form will be required for all selected photographs, so double check if submitting images that are not your own. Purchase not necessary to win. Must be submitted by July 10, 2011 to be considered.

We will announce the gift card winner with the launch of the 2012 Holiday Photo Cards in September.