Creator Picks: Best Washi Tape Set for Collage Art

If you’re into collage journaling, you already know—

the right washi tape set can completely change your page.

Today’s pick is one of our most loved aesthetic sets for layered collage:

👉 Starry Divination Washi Tape Set (23 Rolls)

Perfect for vintage, tarot, celestial, and moody journal styles.

✦ Why This Set Works So Well for Collage

Collage isn’t about using more materials—it’s about using the right combination.

This set makes it easy because:

• Deep vintage tones (brown, gold, muted red)
• Tarot & celestial elements (cards, moons, symbols)
• Mixed widths for layering (background → detail → accents)
• Decorative text tapes you can actually use as titles

It basically builds your composition for you.

✦ How This Creator Builds a Collage Page

Let’s break down the key idea using the cover spread 👇

Step 1 — Build a Base

Instead of starting with washi,

our dear creator Juliana(@ju_andthejournals) first places torn material paper to define the layout.

👉 This creates:

• visual weight
• natural texture
• a clear “zone” for decoration

Step 2 — Layer Washi Tape + Elements

Then she adds:

• tarot-style washi tape
• small card elements
• themed stickers (hands, symbols)

Everything stays in the same color family, so even with layers—it feels clean, not messy.

Step 3 — Use Washi Tape as Typography

This is the underrated trick 👇

She creates:

• “April”
• “Divination”

using one of the decorative text tapes inside the set.

👉 Result:

• no need for extra lettering tools
• everything stays stylistically consistent

✦ Smart Techniques You Can Steal

Once you understand the base method, here’s what makes the pages feel next level:

1. Connect the Whole Page with Thin Tape

A very thin washi strip is used to:

• connect separate elements
• guide the eye across the page

👉 This is what turns “random stickers” into a composition

2. Use Center Spine Layout (Very High-End Look)

For weekly pages, she places collage right in the center fold.

Why it works:

• doesn’t block writing space
• creates a strong visual anchor
• looks extremely intentional

3. Symmetry for Balance

On some spreads, she decorates both sides in a mirrored way.

👉 This creates:

• balance
• calm visual rhythm
• a more “designed” feel

4. Focus Zones Instead of Full Decoration

Not every page needs full coverage.

She rotates between:

corner decoration

center strip

side panels

👉 This keeps the whole planner from feeling repetitive.

✦ What You Can Create with This Set

With just one set, you can build:

• Monthly cover pages (like April / Divination)
• Weekly planners with center layouts
• Minimal daily pages with focal collage
• Mood / quote pages
• Brain dump spreads with light decoration

No need to constantly switch materials—this set already matches itself.

 

✦ Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for a washi tape set specifically for collage,

this is one of the easiest ways to get that layered, aesthetic look without overthinking.

👉 You don’t need more supplies.

👉 You need a set that already works together.

And this one does exactly that.

✦ Shop the Set

Starry Divination Washi Tape Set – 23 Rolls

Making an Art Journal with Monet Washi Tape

 Oscar-Claude Monet (14 November 1840–5 December 1926) was a French painter and the founder of Impressionism, and he is seen as a key precursor to modernism, especially in his attempts to paint nature as he perceived it. Over his long career, he was the most consistent and prolific practitioner of the Impressionist idea of expressing one's perceptions of nature, particularly in plein air (outdoor) landscape painting. The term "Impressionism" comes from the title of his painting Impression, Sunrise (Impression, soleil levant), shown in 1874 at the First Impressionist Exhibition - an event Monet and a group of like-minded artists organized as an alternative to the Salon. (Wikipedia)

The Monet washi tape set is part of the IEEBEE Art washi tape series, which also includes the Van Gogh set. This set is based on the paintings of Monet and covers some of his best-known works, such as Les Nymphéas and Impression, soleil levant. If you like art and keep a journal, this is a set worth having. Today I'll show you how to make an art-themed journal page with it.

Step 1. Choose the sections of Monet's landscapes that you like, cut them out, and stagger the placement of washi tape on the page until the page is fully covered. Since the tape is based on Monet's nature paintings, the colors are already harmonious, so almost any combination works.

Step 2. Break up the flat surface. Laying out the tape is a nice way to show off the patterns, but if the whole page is just flat strips, it starts to look like a sample book of tape designs. To avoid this, cut out individual motifs from the tape and use them as stickers to decorate the page. This gives the page more variety, and because everything comes from the same set, the colors still match.

Step 3. Add handwriting. Besides using irregular cutouts to break up the neat rows of tape, you can also add handwritten text. You don't need perfect calligraphy - slightly imperfect handwriting with its own character actually gives the page a more personal feel. Since this page is about Monet's paintings, writing "oil paint" fits well.

Step 4. Fill the empty space and add detail with text stickers and 3D stickers. Large blank areas can make a page look unfinished, so it helps to fill them in. Start by using a few simple tapes in similar colors to fill the empty space on the right page, without letting them take over. Then add IEEBEE's Monet 3D art stickers and text stickers.

The Finished Page

This tape is based on Monet's paintings, and each roll looks like a small painting. Laying the patterns out flat is the best way to enjoy them - both Monet's style and IEEBEE's printing and foil work. Besides art, IEEBEE also makes other styles, such as vintage, floral, and minimalist, and we'll share more journal tutorials in these styles later.

If you're interested in IEEBEE washi tape and journaling tutorials, visit our website: https://ieebee.com/.

How to Use Washi Tape in a Junk Journal: 4 Simple Ideas for Beginners

A junk journal does not have to be neat or perfect.

It can hold receipts, photos, paper scraps, tickets, notes, dried flowers, stickers, and small pieces of everyday life. Washi tape works especially well in this kind of journal because it can attach, decorate, frame, and organize memories without making the page feel too formal.

In this guide, we will look at four simple ways to use washi tape in a junk journal, especially if you are just starting.

Why Washi Tape Works Well in Junk Journals

Junk journaling is about collecting and arranging small pieces of life.

Unlike a traditional notebook, a junk journal can include many different materials: old book pages, wrapping paper, envelopes, receipts, postcards, ticket stubs, labels, photos, and handwritten notes. These items do not always match, and that is part of the charm.

Washi tape is useful because it is easy to tear, layer, and reposition. You can use it to hold something in place, decorate an empty corner, or connect different paper pieces together.

It also feels less permanent than glue. If you are a beginner, this makes the process more relaxed. You can move things around, change your mind, and let the page grow slowly.

1. Use Washi Tape to Attach Photos and Receipts

Journal page created by Em (@emiliedinger) using IEEBEE washi tape

One of the easiest ways to use washi tape in a junk journal is to attach small memories to the page.

These can include:

• Travel tickets
• Coffee shop receipts
• Instant photos
• Small notes
• Postcards
• Labels
• Wrapping paper pieces
• Museum or event tickets

Instead of covering the whole back of an item with glue, you can use small strips of washi tape on the corners or edges. This keeps the page lighter and gives the item a more casual handmade look.

For example, you can place a receipt on a journal page and tape only the top edge. This makes it feel like a small piece of daily life has been saved, not forced into a perfect layout.

You can also use different tape styles to match the feeling of the memory. A botanical tape may work well with a quiet weekend note, while a starry or magical theme may fit a dreamy evening page.

2. Create Borders Around a Page

Journal page created by MHC (@maryh_c) using IEEBEE washi tape

Washi tape can also be used to create simple borders.

A border can make a blank page feel more complete without adding too many decorations. You can use tape around all four sides of a page, or only along one edge.

Some simple border ideas include:

• Taping the top and bottom edges of a page
• Adding tape only to the outside corner
• Creating a vertical strip along the side
• Using small torn pieces instead of one long strip
• Mixing two tapes from the same color family

Borders are especially useful when you do not know where to start. A few pieces of tape can create a frame, and then you can add photos, paper scraps, writing, or stickers inside the space.

Vintage-style tapes, botanical designs, nautical elements, tarot themes, or gold foil details can create a more classical feeling. Softer colors can make the page look calm, while darker tones can make it feel more dramatic.

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The border does not need to be straight. In a junk journal, slightly uneven tape often looks more natural.

3. Make Tabs and Page Markers

Journal page created by MHC (@maryh_c) using IEEBEE washi tape

Washi tape can also be used to make simple tabs or page markers.

This is useful if your junk journal has different sections, such as travel, daily notes, reading records, memories, or creative ideas.

To make a tab, fold a small piece of washi tape over the edge of a page, leaving part of it visible from the side. You can write a short word on it, such as:

• Travel
• Notes
• Ideas
• Quotes
• Photos
• Receipts
• Memories

You can also use different colors or patterns to separate different themes. For example, botanical tape can mark nature-related pages, while art-inspired tape can mark museum visits or creative notes.

Tabs are both useful and decorative. They make the journal easier to browse, and they also add small details to the side of the book.

This is a simple method, but it can make a junk journal feel more personal and organized.

4. Use Washi Tape as a Gentle Hinge

Journal page created by MHC (@maryh_c) using IEEBEE washi tape

Another useful way to use washi tape is to create a small hinge.

A hinge allows a photo, note, card, or paper piece to open and close like a flap. This is helpful when you want to hide something underneath or add more layers to a page.

For example, you can tape one side of a photo to the page, leaving the other side free. Under the photo, you can write a small note, place another paper piece, or add a private memory.

This method works well for:

• Hidden journaling
• Extra photos
• Small envelopes
• Notes and letters
• Before-and-after pages
• Layered collage pages

Washi tape is suitable for this because it is flexible and easy to use. It holds the paper in place while still allowing movement.

If the item is heavy, you may need to use a stronger adhesive underneath and add washi tape on top as decoration. But for light paper pieces, photos, and notes, washi tape can work well as a simple hinge.

Final Thoughts

Junk journaling does not need complicated tools or perfect pages.

A small piece of paper, one photo, a receipt, a short note, and a strip of washi tape can be enough to begin. The goal is not to make every page look polished. The goal is to collect small memories and arrange them in a way that feels personal.

Washi tape is useful because it can attach, frame, organize, and decorate at the same time. It gives beginners an easy way to start without worrying too much about mistakes.

If you want to explore more journaling ideas, you can read the IEEBEE blog here:

https://ieebee.com/blogs/news

You can also explore IEEBEE washi tape collections here:

https://ieebee.com/collections/all-washi-tapes

Four Simple Ways for Beginners to Use Washi Tape

If you're new to washi tape, or you've been collecting rolls at home without ever using them, here are four easy ways to start creating—or to happily use up some of the tape you've been saving.

1. Make a bookmark

You only need a few things: a piece of cardstock (as the base), your favorite washi tape, a hole punch (optional), and a ribbon (optional). The bookmark below uses the IEEBEE Monet washi tape set, with purple-toned tapes in different widths applied lengthwise along the bookmark. It looks balanced overall, and it also rewards a closer look at each roll's design. You can put the same tape on the back, or switch to a different pattern. If you'd rather have a single pattern across the whole bookmark, you can cover it with just one roll. This one is worth a try for any book lover.

2. Make a greeting card

Materials: a blank card, your favorite washi tape, stickers (optional), and writable stickers or paper (optional). The card below uses the IEEBEE black-and-gold washi tape set. First, cover the inside page with tape as a base, then add a writable sticker on top for your message. You can also leave a blank space for writing as you apply the tape, if your card is meant to be written on. Finally, add butterfly, rose, and planet stickers in matching tones for a few extra elements. This works well for a friend or family member's birthday, or for holidays.

3. Make a journal page

Materials: your journal, your favorite washi tape and stickers, and a pen. First, a quick note on the difference between journaling and collage. Journaling usually focuses on function—leaving room to write or make plans—while collage leans more toward art, where the visual effect is the main goal. Washi tape works well for journaling, not only because today's tapes are decorative and well-designed, but also because they're easy to use: just stick them along the edges of a page for a nice decorative effect. The page below uses the IEEBEE Cute Carnival washi tape set. The paw-print and cat tapes along the edges are simple, but they decorate the page nicely. If you're just starting out with journaling, using washi tape along the page edges is worth trying.

4. Make a collage

Materials: a collage book, your favorite washi tape, stickers, and craft paper. The collage below looks vintage and ornate, but it isn't actually that complicated. The IEEBEE vintage gold-foil washi tape set is inspired by Mediterranean architecture and includes many tile patterns, which makes it great for collage beginners. The center of the page below is two nested rectangles, and cutting and arranging this tape is easy to do. Most of the remaining tape is arranged symmetrically around the center, which keeps it simple and balanced. Finally, place a piece of vintage flower-vase paper inside the frame made of tape—this keeps the style consistent while creating a visual center. If you enjoy collage, try a similar approach with Mediterranean tile tape and a symmetrical layout.

If you'd like to read more about washi tape and journaling, visit the blog on our website. If you're interested in IEEBEE washi tape and want to use our products in your own projects, or add new styles to your collection, head over to our washi tape collection. And if this is your first time hearing about IEEBEE, you can read our first blog post. See you next time!

About IEEBEE Washi Tape

 

On the IEEBEE blog, we will share content related to IEEBEE washi tape, including journaling, junk journaling, scrapbooking, collage, and DIY. The content will include tutorials, inspiration sharing, and product introductions.

For more inspiration, please read the IEEBEE blog:
https://ieebee.com/blogs/news

Introduction to IEEBEE

IEEBEE is a creative washi tape studio that designs and produces its own washi tape sets. Our headquarters is located in Hong Kong, China, and our factory is in Wenzhou, Zhejiang — a famous printing center in China.

IEEBEE is not only about washi tape. We also provide other handmade stationery products, including notebooks, stickers, decorative paper, stamps, and more.

The name IEEBEE is inspired by bees. Our team works hard like bees, and the craft lovers who use our products also keep creating tirelessly like bees.

IEEBEE's Van Gogh washi box at MET shop

IEEBEE has now entered offline stores in the United States. Craft lovers can find our washi tape in physical stores such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art gift shop, Paper Wishes, Notions Marketing, and more.

At the same time, IEEBEE is also fulfilling its social responsibility and supporting the handmade community together with charity organizations. IEEBEE once worked with Crafting for a Cure to provide washi tape for hospitalized children and encourage them to recover soon.

To learn more about IEEBEE, please visit the official website:
https://ieebee.com/

What Is Washi Tape?

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Washi is traditional Japanese paper made by hand using fibers from the inner bark of the gampi tree, the mitsumata shrub, or the paper mulberry bush, according to Wikipedia.

It is said that washi tape was originally created when several Japanese female craft lovers used industrial washi tape for creative projects. They later suggested to Kamoi Kakoshi, a manufacturer of masking tape at the time, to produce decorative washi tape. The MT washi tape came into being because of that.

Washi tape is suitable for journaling, including diaries, travel journals, planners, and bullet journals. It can also be used for collage, scrapbooking, junk journals, handmade crafts, and transforming old objects.

What Makes IEEBEE Washi Tape Unique

In addition to the good quality provided by our Wenzhou factory, IEEBEE washi tape also has thoughtful designs.

Holiday card made with IEEBEE washi

IEEBEE washi tape is sold in sets. Each set contains multiple designs under one theme, usually with more than 20 rolls.

The most popular themes of IEEBEE washi tape include:

• Vintage themes: botanicals, gold foil, nautical
• Mystery themes: witches, tarot, magic
• Minimalist themes: solid colors, Morandi colors, geometry
• Cute themes: animals, cartoons

IEEBEE also has other themes:
https://ieebee.com/collections/all-washi-tapes

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