PATCHWORK FRAME TUTORIAL

using japanese masking tape!

MATERIALS:

• a blank picture frame
• at least three colors/patterns of japanese masking tape (I used four colors)
• scissors
• ruler

step one: decide on your color scheme and start laying down tape (I used a ruler to try to keep the tape strips evenly sized) in a patchwork pattern, alternating colors.

step two: keep applying strips, keeping in mind that it's easy to trim off the excess around the edges.

step three: japanese masking tape is very forgiving...after trimming the excess, it's easy to rub/fold down the edges to give it a cleaner look.

step four: keep on applying in a patchwork pattern, trimming, and folding tape around the edges until the entire frame is covered.

FINISHED:

really, what can't you do with japanese masking tape??