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Hi - it's Amy here to combine a few of my favorite things. As the washi tape collection grows, I have been searching for more creative ways to store them. Since I usually like to be able to take them with me, some kind of container is the preferable mode of transport. I decided to use a film canister.

I started off by spraying the lid with paint.

While it was drying in the sun, I gathered some scraps and a doily, and ran it through my Xyron to make them into stickers.

After it was dry, it was time to put on the stickers and strips of tape.

And this is what it looks like now with the tapes in it and a label from the packaging on top.

So what do you think? If you'd like to win a film canister of your own, just leave a comment below and we'll pick a winner on Friday (May 20th).

Thanks and good luck!

May 16, 2011 | Permalink

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I'm totally digging that canister! Right now my washi tape is still in the original packaging because I lack a place to store them!! Awesome idea, thanks!

Posted by: Dawn Nikol | May 16, 2011 at 01:09 PM

totally loving this....would love to win one of my own!

Posted by: Christi Parker | May 16, 2011 at 01:14 PM

Great idea - I can think of a million ways to use film canisters!

Posted by: Barbara Martin | May 16, 2011 at 01:29 PM

WHat a great idea! Love how you decorated this!

Posted by: Tracey | May 16, 2011 at 02:08 PM

Beautiful and green, recycling is the future

Posted by: Neus | May 16, 2011 at 02:22 PM

Love it! Thanks for the chance to win :)

Posted by: Susan(luckyjava) | May 16, 2011 at 02:24 PM

I just love how versatile and easy to work with washi tape is. Amazing canister amy!

Posted by: val | May 16, 2011 at 02:24 PM

Oh how super sweet is this. Thanks for the chance!

Posted by: Ellie A. | May 16, 2011 at 03:16 PM

So cool! Just love what you did with the canister.

Posted by: Debra E | May 16, 2011 at 03:38 PM

That's wonderful! I am starting a washi tape collection of my own... what a great idea and great to grab for on the go scrapping! Thanks for sharing.

Posted by: Erin Reive | May 16, 2011 at 04:01 PM

I've been googling square film canisters with no luck, care to share where you found them? :) I love how perfectly the washi fits in them for travel!

Posted by: Gayle P | May 16, 2011 at 04:06 PM

How cute! I would love to win.

Posted by: Melanie K. | May 16, 2011 at 04:21 PM

love it!!

Posted by: allie | May 16, 2011 at 04:21 PM

hi Gayle P- a friend of mine is in the film business and gave them to me. not sure where they can be purchased - sorry!

Posted by: amy tangerine | May 16, 2011 at 04:30 PM

very cute!

Posted by: Heather | May 16, 2011 at 04:33 PM

Would love a canister for my own growing collection of washi tapes. Great idea!

Posted by: Cassi | May 16, 2011 at 05:12 PM

Beautiful! Love it!

Posted by: Sandra B. | May 16, 2011 at 06:18 PM

What a great idea, love it! Thanks for a chance to win.

Posted by: Raven | May 16, 2011 at 07:11 PM

I'd love a cannister to make into a storage container like yours!

Posted by: June | May 16, 2011 at 07:16 PM

Wonderful idea! Washi tapes are so fun they need a special place to store them.

Posted by: DeeDee | May 16, 2011 at 08:42 PM

too freakin cute. now I want to do that. Mine currently are in a glass jar from Ikea.
stop having cute ideas that I need to copy!

Posted by: Aimee Maddern | May 16, 2011 at 09:04 PM

that's a really good idea! love your work :)

Posted by: Dani | May 17, 2011 at 01:01 AM

How funny - I was sitting at my desk trying to organise MY washi tapes. I think you are a big reason I am addicted to them, loved seeing them in your mini books.
Ha! I'd love to win and have something to carry them around in :)

Posted by: Adele | May 17, 2011 at 01:11 AM

Too cute to say no----so YES

Posted by: {vicki} | May 17, 2011 at 06:33 AM

Love it. I am loving the washi tape.

Posted by: Dawn | May 17, 2011 at 06:54 AM

Would love to win one to replace the boring plastic bag I'm using right now.

Posted by: Mae | May 17, 2011 at 09:41 AM

This is adorable! Of course, I'd need more washi tape first...

Posted by: Hannah Clare | May 17, 2011 at 09:45 AM

This is gorgeous! Love how you altered it!

Posted by: Melissa | May 17, 2011 at 09:54 AM

What a neat idea! I love it.

Posted by: Emily T. | May 17, 2011 at 10:14 AM

It looks really awesome, I would love to win of those puppies!

Posted by: Laney | May 17, 2011 at 10:34 AM

That looks so fantastic! I love that the stuff underneath is part of the design!

Posted by: Jingle | May 17, 2011 at 10:40 AM

I love this. I love the canister's look before and after you fixed it. Thanks for the chance to win one.

Posted by: Charity | May 17, 2011 at 03:04 PM

I collect tins! Old Band-Aid boxes, Altoid tins, Lemon Drop tins etc. but I don't have a cool film tin like that... I would love one! Thanks : )

Posted by: Erin Glee | May 17, 2011 at 08:15 PM

I am starting a washi tape collection of my own... what a great idea and great to grab for on the go scrapping!

Posted by: cheap mlb jerseys | May 18, 2011 at 02:06 AM

I am almost embarassed to admit, but I don't own any washi tape - what's up with that? I think I need some!

Posted by: Joanne | May 18, 2011 at 06:43 AM

Love this idea and the film canister is awesome! I would love to win one!

Posted by: Diane Payne | May 18, 2011 at 07:54 AM

Have been addicted to tape since I took your online class last year. Strugle, though, with ways to store it. Would love a canister like this! Thanks, Amy for the inspiration!

Posted by: Laura A. | May 18, 2011 at 08:00 AM

Oh what a great idea! I'd love to win a film canister to store my tapes in! :)

Posted by: RachelM | May 18, 2011 at 08:24 AM

my washi tape is floating around, it would be great to have somewhere to store them. Fab idea!

Posted by: Louise | May 18, 2011 at 10:41 AM

Cute idea! I'd love to win a tin if there's some washi tape in it! Thanks!

Posted by: Kelly Massman | May 18, 2011 at 01:55 PM

beautiful! thanks

Posted by: scrapperita | May 18, 2011 at 03:18 PM

Another brilliant idea, Amy. Simply brilliant. :)

Posted by: Jess Leggett | May 18, 2011 at 06:03 PM

This is so cool....great idea!

Posted by: Jen R | May 18, 2011 at 06:09 PM

LOVE IT! Awesome idea as I have tons of washi tapes - love them!!

Posted by: Karalyn | May 18, 2011 at 08:45 PM

I just love all these fun tutorials! Such great project ideas!

Posted by: Mahlin | May 19, 2011 at 01:15 AM

I saw it on her blog, beautiful

Posted by: Vitoria B | May 19, 2011 at 01:38 AM

it's a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing.

Posted by: isabel | May 19, 2011 at 01:39 AM

very very cool!

Posted by: Kristina Solheim | May 19, 2011 at 02:04 PM

Looks great & such a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing :)

Posted by: Olivia | May 19, 2011 at 02:08 PM

this is fabulous!

Posted by: Megan A | May 19, 2011 at 02:10 PM

Wow what a awesome prize!!The tapes are so cool!!

Posted by: Lynda | May 19, 2011 at 02:14 PM

I am just begining to learn about paper crafting, and I have piles of tapes, stickers, papers, inks, and stamps all over the house. Ohh do I need to get organized......

Posted by: Katherine Crow | May 19, 2011 at 03:54 PM

Has to be the best use of a film canister i've seen in awhile!

Posted by: Skubagurl | May 19, 2011 at 04:04 PM

That is freaking amazing! Where can I get one of those canisters from??

Posted by: Kimmy | May 19, 2011 at 05:38 PM

WOW, this is just lovely!
Where are these canisters available??

Posted by: ScrappinElaine | May 19, 2011 at 05:48 PM

Love the tip, and love the canister! Just found some of the tapes I've been looking for on eBay, got them home a couple of days ago. Can't wait to play with them!

Posted by: Ann Cicilie | May 19, 2011 at 10:50 PM

wow what a brilliant idea for washi tape storage!! I would love to create a similar canister for my tapes!!

Posted by: Meredith Treloar | May 20, 2011 at 12:41 AM

nifty! i'd sure like to win one... but at least now I can start looking around for a similar canister because now I have to have one of those too!

Posted by: connie carpenter macko | May 20, 2011 at 02:54 AM

Cool idea, love the vintage touch

Posted by: La Zaz | May 20, 2011 at 06:03 AM

very cute!

Posted by: connie k. | May 20, 2011 at 08:46 AM

wow, very beautiful..

Posted by: catseyes | May 20, 2011 at 12:50 PM

Wow, I love it!!!

Posted by: Fanny Mayer | May 20, 2011 at 04:01 PM

It looks like I am one day too late. Oh well. I just wanted to say I think this is a great way to store them and I love the splatter paint and tape on it! It looks great. Thanks for the inspiration!

Posted by: Kelli P. | May 21, 2011 at 10:07 AM