Saturday, June 30, 2012

Washi Tape Keyboard

If I had a top ten list of favorite projects I have made, this might be number one.




I found this idea from Her New Leaf on Pinterest.  Her keyboard was just so darn cute but I actually had never heard of wash tape.  {Yes, the truth is out - I live under a rock.  I'm always the last to hear about the latest trends.}  So after reading up on wash tape, I decided that I must do this.




I spent an evening searching Etsy for washi tape.  Wow - the colors and prints are endless!  After much debate, I finally decided on these from PrettyTape and chickydoodle.




After procuring the tape, the only other supplies I needed were a scissor and my keyboard.  I randomly selected a tape, cut it to size, and affixed to a key.  Easy Peasy.  And by random, I mean I put a piece of tape on a flat marble, put the marbles in a jar, and drew one out for each key.




The orange tape was a little smaller so I only used it on the function keys.  It was a perfect fit there.  A few of the keys are hard to read but I know the keyboard layout well so it's no biggie.  Otherwise, I can just look a little closer to find what I need.




And while I was at it, I added some tape to my monitor as well.




I love my new keyboard.  It makes me smile.


I am sharing this little project at these parties.
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25 comments:

  1. KC CoakeJune 30, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    It looks so cute! I'm not sure I have the patience to cut and do all that, but it sure does look super cute and inviting!

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    1. LynnJune 30, 2012 at 9:38 PM

      Thanks! I started out by just doing one row each night while watching television but after a couple of nights I was so excited about how it looked I just finished it all.

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  2. Liz @ Quirky VistasJune 30, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    I didn't think I would want to do this, but you have changed my mind. So colorful, so fun, and I love your plan for randomness. The colors arranged themselves perfectly. Way to go for it!
    Liz

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    1. LynnJune 30, 2012 at 9:40 PM

      Thanks Liz! If you do it and decide you don't like it, the tape comes off easily.

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  3. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesJuly 1, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    It's adorable! Does the tape peel back after some use?

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    1. LynnJuly 1, 2012 at 4:06 PM

      I have two keys where I cut the tape too long and it overlapped just a little to the sides and seems to not want to stick there. I guess I am too lazy to just cut a little smaller piece and replace those. But otherwise no issues so far. Thanks for stopping by.

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  4. UnknownJuly 1, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    This is so cute! LOVE it! I love your blog as well....your t-shirt shrug is genius! I'm following you on GFC so I don't miss any of your gorgeous projects. I'd love for you to come visit my blog sometime. Have a wonderful day!

    Marilyn
    4you-withlove.blogspot.com

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    1. LynnJuly 1, 2012 at 4:07 PM

      Thanks Marilyn. Your blog is great too - I love the name. I added it to my reading list. I might just make some pita chips now after reading your post on them.

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  5. Jess CoxJuly 1, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    How funny! Just yesterday I got my new laptop and I've been planning on doing this for a while! It is such a fun idea! Thank goodness for pinterest!

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    1. LynnJuly 1, 2012 at 4:42 PM

      You are going to be so happy that you did it. Hopefully you'll post it on your blog so I can see how it turned out. Thanks for stopping by.

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  6. JamieJuly 3, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Very clever and super cute, I wish I had bought the computer with the gray and white key board now! TFS!

    Jamie

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  7. Lindsay Artsy-Fartsy MamaJuly 3, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Too cute!! Love the patterns! :)

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  8. ShirleyRunnerJuly 3, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    I have been hearing a lot of washi tape and I love what you did with your keyboard. It looks really pretty and colorful. Stopping by from Tuesday Time out link party

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  9. EtcetorizeJuly 4, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    Love it! It really is so pretty. I put some colourful keyboard stickers on mine once and it drove me crazy that I couldn't feel the ridges on the "f" and "j" keys. But Washi tape is thin enough that you wouldn't have that problem. If you're looking for another place to share your creative ideas, head on over to Etcetorize~

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    1. LynnJuly 4, 2012 at 5:47 PM

      I guess I don't pay much attention to those ridges (maybe I should based on some of my typing) but you are right - it is not a problem with the washi tape. They can still be felt. Thanks for visiting.

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  10. jaime ♥ raising up rubiesJuly 7, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    cuter than cuteness! love this! my hubby let me turn our formal living room into my craft studio...but i dunno if he would let me mess with the keyboard!! ha! thanks for the inspiration :):)
    ♥ much love

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    1. LynnJuly 7, 2012 at 9:59 PM

      Thanks Jaime. It never hurts to ask right? I LOVE your craft studio and your blog.

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  11. {northern cottage}July 12, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    accckkkkk - completely darling! what a fun funky project!!

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  12. Ginger@gingersnapcrafts.comJuly 12, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Featuring YOU today. :) Thanks for sharing at {wow me} wednesday!

    Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com

    http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/07/take-look-at-you-my-favorites_12.html

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  13. Mindi@MyLove2CreateOctober 2, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    This is so fun, I would love to do it, however I don't think my husband would like it. Maybe someday when I get my own computer... I am your newest follower! Glad I found your blog, I have been enjoying exploring it!

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    1. LynnOctober 2, 2012 at 9:21 PM

      Thanks Mindi for your nice comments and for following my blog.

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  14. UnknownAugust 17, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Very cute. However, I find that washi tape doesn't stick that well. Or maybe I have some that doesn't.

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