I’m new to the washi tape scene. I’ve seen so many great projects all over blog land using it, but I’ve yet to dive in. Until now. And, of course, I couldn’t start with a small-washi-tape-a-pencil project. Nope, I had to go for the bicycle helmet.
My inspiration came from Pinterest. I saw this pin a few week’s ago where Modcloth Blog had Mod Podged a bicycle helmet. If a helmet can be Mod Podged, why can’t it be Washi Taped? Exactly.
There is a short story behind this project. My Princess’ outgrew her new, barely worn helmet that I bought her in the fall. She obviously needs a new one. But I’m not one to pay full-price for something, especially something that I can get for free. We were able to get a free bike helmet at a children’s festival (many counties give out free helmets- check with your local safety/police office to see if you can snag one). However, for Princess, there is a small problem. Her old helmet is girly and super cute. The new helmet is plain Jane- definitely not fit for a Princess. See what I mean?
OLD HELMET
NEW HELMET
I wanted to re-style the helmet so that she would want to wear it. But I also wanted to use products that would not compromise the integrity of the helmet and could be removable should she decide in two weeks that she wants a purple helmet.
Supplies:
- Two rolls of washi tape
- Ribbon
- Canvas Corp. canvas bow
- Hot glue and hot glue gun
- Optional: Mod Podge
I used washi tape from Target and started by covering the helmet with two layers of washi tape (the two layers made sure the red was covered). If you have problems getting the edges to stay down, you can apply a thin layer of Mod Podge over the final layer for security purposes. It will help the washi tape to last longer.
I let Princes pink out ribbon- of course she went for the girly pink and white polka dots. The ribbon is for a purpose other than looking cute- it helps the ends of the washi tape stay down, as well as the rough ends being covered. I hot glued it in place.
For the final touch, I added a hot pink canvas bow from Canvas Corp. on the back.
The project was a success for two reasons: a) Princess now has a helmet that she actually wants to wear, and b) it only cost around $3!
I love this! All the helmets we found for our daughter were not that cute so now i want to go get tape and do this!!
Oh my, this is so cute!! I LOVE washi tape! I just covered my cell phone in it last night.:) What a great idea to cover the helmet!
Adorable! I love it!
What a great idea! So cute!
What a great idea! That turned out so cute! I love the flower you put on there as well. Thanks so much for entering this into the Project Pinterest Challenge. Best of Luck to you!
Jill
twoyellowbirdsdecor.blogspot.com
What a fabulous idea, I have several helmets (red) just like that, and have been wondering how I can make it cuter!
Carlee
http://www.ladybirdln.com
That is absolutely adorable … my daughter would think that idea was just awesome.
Cute!
This is sooo stinkin adorable! Just adore the big flower in the back..so super girly!
xoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
LOVE this idea! So cute!
I featured you on my blog today, come check it out:
http://www.artsyfartsymama.com/2012/05/pinteresting-features-n-shtuff-33.html
This is sooooo adorable, Melanie!! I just had to share it on my FB page! Thanks bunches for linking up!
{HUGS},
kristi
This is a great idea, and so cute!
That turned out so good, love that idea and the flower just adds the perfect touch!
Thanks for linking up with me today! I love this idea.
Awesome idea! I haven’t done much with washi tape yet myself. I’m thinking I need to though!
If you have time, I would appreciate you linking this up at my new link party:
http://www.maidendshade.com/2012/05/youve-got-it-maiden-dshade-link-party-1.html
Thanks for sharing!
Kim
OH what a fabulous helmet! I so need to do this for my daughter – the pretty pink bit is peeling off her helmet now! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
What a CUTE idea! Love it! I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at Pin It and Win It Wednesday @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com– where you can win free ad-space on my blog!
What a cute idea! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
Oh, I love this and it is an ingenius idea! Congrats on the contest win too.
Would you consider linking up at my Pinworthy Projects Party? I hope to see you there!
Super cute! Congrats on winning the contest!
Such a clever idea. Thanks for sharing on Motivated Monday. I will be featuring it this week on BeColorful.
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How cute! Great idea.
Melissa
http://www.lovebugliving.com
How cute is that?! I bet she loves it. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com