15 Washi Tape DIYs for Your Wedding Decorations

Washi tape has had a serious moment over the past couple of years, but that doesn’t mean its 15 minutes of fame are over just yet. From centerpieces to invites to unique wedding cake toppers, washi tape hacks are also perfect for your big day. If you’re in the process of planning your own wedding, you can put your huge (like, really giant) collection of washi tape to good use with some of the affordable and easy DIYs below. Scroll through to take a peak at how you can bring your fave crafting material into your very own wedding decor.

1. Washi Tape Stripe Mason Jars: Washi tape and mason jars are the epitome of a trendy-meets-classic wedding. Use tapes in your wedding colors, and wrap the mason jar to create a striped effect. Finish them off with your favorite flowers, and consider your centerpieces complete. (via Brittany Lauren Photography / Wedding Chicks)

2. Washi Tape Drink Labels: Say goodbye to drink mixups! Losing your cocktail at any party is the worst, especially at a wedding. Avoid any confusion by adding a roll of washi to the bar so that each person can write their name on their glass. (via Sara Westbrook / One Charming Party)

3. Washi Tape Table Runner: On the hunt for a budget-friendly table runner for the wedding party’s table? Pick up an inexpensive white option and take it to the next level with your favorite washi tape. Your runner will be ready for the big day as soon as you pop on a few bouquets of flowers. (via Weddingmania)

4. Washi Tape Cactus Favors: Give your guests a party favor that will live on even past the reception with a mini succulent planter. For this easy DIY, you can snag mini cacti from your favorite shop and add a couple rows of washi to give it a unique look. Use them to top off each place setting, and you can check the party favors box off your to-do list with glee. (via Yawarakana Jikan)

5. Washi Tape Photo Booth Backdrop: Is it even a reception without a photo booth these days? Instead of DIYing an elaborate backdrop, use this one as inpso. Cut flowers (real or fake!) and use washi to tape them to a blank wall. Get ready, because this is about to be the cutest photo booth of the wedding season. (via Kimberly Genevieve / Be Inspired)

6. Washi Tape Favor Boxes: If you’re going for a more traditional wedding favor, kick the box up a notch by adding some patterned tape. This means two things: You don’t have to spend time fussing with ribbons, *and* your favor table will have some serious color. (via A Muse Studio)

7. Washi Tape Save the Date Stamp ($22): Washi tape has become so popular that they even make stamps inspired by it. Pick up this save the date option to make sending your snail mail a total breeze.

8. Washi Tape Envelope Closure: And if that’s not enough for you, seal the envelope with a piece of washi. If you’re on the hunt for the *most* custom washi out there, consider DIYing it. This tutorial shows you how to turn strips of paper into a patterned tape that you can add to your invites. (via The Postman’s Knock)

9. Washi Tape Garland Invitation: After you’ve got the save the dates figured out, it’s time to move on to the invites. You can recreate this invitation in a few simple steps. Pick a classic, natural card stock and add some bakers twine. Then, add a washi tape garland to give it a one-of-a-kind vibe. They take a little extra time to make, but the finished product is beautiful. (via Laura Debourde / Whimsical Wonderland Weddings)

10. Washi Tape Guest Book: It only takes a couple extra steps to make a penny-pinching guestbook stand out. Instead of having guests write directly on the pages, offer a stack of stationery so they can tape it into the book. The finished product is a modern scrapbook vibe that you won’t be able to resist. (via Martha Stewart Weddings)

11. Washi Tape Seating Chart: The best part about incorporating washi tape into your wedding is that you can add special touches that show you really went the extra mile. That includes your seating chart too! Hand-letter individual tags and tape on a couple strips of patterned washi. Then add hooks to a reclaimed wood wall to hang all those names. (via Rahel Menig / Ruffled Blog)

12. Washi Tape Cake Topper Bunting: Add an extra bit of color and texture to your cake with a bunting topper. Just fold washi over a strand of baker’s twine, and cut V shapes to create mini flags. Not only is it super easy to DIY, but it makes a bold statement that your guests will be using as inspo for their next cake. (via Sugar + Cloth / Love Wed Bliss)

13. Washi Tape Table Numbers: Getting creative with washi at your wedding includes everything down to the table numbers. Adhere strips to a clear stand to create numbers. Stick them on each table to give your tablescape a glittery upgrade, but also keep things clean and elegant. (via Harwell Photography / Southern Weddings)

14. Washi Tape Tile Table Runner: If you have long tables instead of round tables, use this tile table runner idea to replace a traditional one. Tape on your favorite pattern and line them up to create a cool runner style. Top it off with candles and succulents to make it top-notch. (via Jessica Simons Photography / Wedding Chicks)

15. Washi Tape Tea Lights: Chances are you’re going to have *lots* of candles and tea lights to make the venue warm and romantic. Add some color to the space by spicing up your tea lights with a strip of washi tape. Place them in clear votives and you’ll be good to go. (via Fancy Little Things)

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We're headed back into the world of Panem with Suzanne Collins' fifth Hunger Games book, Sunrise on the Reaping. The new 2025 novel comes out March 18 (along with a new movie that's already scheduled for November 2026!) and it follows the one Hunger Games everyone's been dying to hear about since Catching Fire was published: the 50th Games, AKA the games Haymitch won.

We already know that the novel takes place 24 years before Katniss' first games and that as a Quarter Quell, there's a twist: Haymitch is up against twice as many tributes as normal. People was given an exclusive excerpt from the new book, and it makes me even more excited than I already was.

Here's what happens in the first excerpt from Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

'Hunger Games' fans will love the first 'Sunrise on the Reaping' excerpt from chapter 1.

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The Sunrise on the Reaping excerpt opens the morning of reaping day — which is also Haymitch's 16th birthday. (Which could explain his behavior during the day Prim's reaped and Katniss volunteers. What a horrible birthday!). Haymitch hopes to spend the free parts of his day lounging around with his girlfriend Lenore Dove, if his mother and the Gamemakers don't get in his way.

The excerpt continues with a really beautiful depiction of District 12's Seam, which is modern day Appalachia. It's a tight-knit (albeit struggling) community covered in a "protective" mist as the sun rises. Haymitch knows that this reaping will take twice as many children and fights to stay calm.

"No way to control the outcome of the reaping or what follows it," he thinks. "So don’t feed the nightmares. Don’t let yourself panic. Don’t give the Capitol that. They’ve taken enough already."

And 'Sunrise on the Reaping' proves Haymitch and Katniss' similarities.

We also learn more about Haymitch's family. All we know from the original trilogy is that President Snow killed them after he won, but this prequel actually introduces us to them. Haymitch's mother was widowed after a coal mine killed his father. He also has a 10-year-old brother named Sid who I can already tell is very energetic and very loud.

This really proves that Haymitch and Katniss are two sides of the same coin, and that they're able to understand each other more than any of the other characters. Not only are they both from the Seam, but they also lost their fathers by the age of 16.

And the most important detail to me is the fact they both have younger siblings they'd do anything for — they were simply destined to be a father-daughter duo. Sacrificial love is the beating heart of the Hunger Games series, and I can't wait to see all the complexity and nuance Sunrise on the Reaping brings to the franchise.

Stay tuned for more Sunrise on the Reaping news, and check out the 10 Most-Anticipated Book-To-Film Adaptations We Can't Wait To See In 2025 for more movie updates.

After a two-year wait, 1923 season 2 is finally just over a month away from being on our screens. While we have a lot of questions about what will happen to the Duttons, Teonna, and the Yellowstone ranch, there's one thing we know for certain: this show wouldn't be the same without its cast.

Here's the full list of 1923 season 2 characters, from Harrison Ford's Jacob Dutton to Brandon Sklenar's Spencer Dutton.

1. Harrison Ford As Jacob Dutton

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Icon Harrison Ford plays patriarch Jacob Dutton, brother to 1883's James Dutton (meaning he's Spencer's uncle) and Cara's husband.

2. Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton

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Helen Mirren stars as Jacob's wife Cara Dutton, who's totally capable of holding down the fort at the Yellowstone ranch — and writes to tell Spencer at the end of season 1 they need him to come home.

3. Brandon Sklenar as Spencer Dutton

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It Ends With Us' Brandon Sklenar returns in 1923 season 2 as Spencer Dutton, the younger brother of Elsa and John from 1883. He's a soldier-turned-hunter in Africa who meets Alexandra on a job before learning the ranch is in jeopardy.

4. Julia Schlaepfer as Alex Dutton

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Julia Schlaepfer's Alex Dutton quickly falls for Spencer after their first meeting (ditching her fiancé Arthur in the process), and joins him on his adventure. After they're called back to Montana, Alex and Spencer get separated when they cross paths with Arthur, and a duel with Spencer leads to Arthur's death.

5. Darren Mann as Jack Dutton

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Darren Man plays Jack Dutton, Jacob's great-nephew (and Spencer's nephew) who lives on the ranch with Jacob, Cara, and his new wife Elizabeth.

6. Michelle Randolph as Elizabeth Dutton

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Elizabeth Dutton is Jack's wife and is played by Michelle Randolph (who you'll recognize from Landman!). They're madly in love and conceive their first child during the first season, but Elizabeth miscarries in the season finale.

7. Aminah Nieves as Teonna Rainwater

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Aminah Nieves returns in 1923 season 2 as Teonna Rainwater, who's just escaped the abusive Catholic boarding school that took her from her family. Finally reunited with her father and her friend Pete, it looks like Teonna is finally safe.

8. ​Brian Geraghty as Zane Davis

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1923 season 2 also includes Brian Geraghty as Zane Davis, foreman for the Yellowstone ranch who gets jumped by the police at the end of season 1 after Whitfield and Banner go after the Duttons.

9. Jerome Flynn as Banner Creighton

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Jerome Flynn's Banner Creighton is set on bringing the Duttons down, and now that he's out of prison, he's ready for round 2.

10. Sebastian Roché as Father Renaud

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1923 season 2 (unfortunately) stars Sebastian Roché as Father Renaud (I'm sure Sebastian is great, but I literally hate this character), who's hunting Teonna.

11. Isabel May as Elsa Dutton

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1883's Elsa Dutton (played by Isabel May) returns for 1923 season 2 as the narrator looking over the story — and her family.

12. Andy Dispensa as Luca

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Our new 1923 season 2 character is Luca (played by The Chosen's Andy Dispensa), who's “a young man working in the engine room of a merchant ship," so he's sure to cross paths with Spencer.

Which 1923 season 2 characters are you most excited to see again? Read up on the The 1923 Season 1 Ending, Deaths, & Betrayals before the new episodes drop. And don't forget to check out 14 New TV Shows To Watch In February.

Valentine’s Day gifts aren't always about giving the most extravagant and most expensive items – you can totally steal your sweetie’s heart with options that don’t break the bank. These 20 adorable gifts under $20 are sure to impress your loved one this year, no matter their personal taste. From cozy socks to gourmet chocolates, our list of Valentine’s Day gifts under $20 is totally thoughtful.

Scroll on for the best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2025, all under $20!

Anthropologie

Anthropologie Love Notes Juice Glass

This sweet lettered glass will remind them of your love every time they go to sip their water, coffee, tea, or juice!

Sephora

Glossier Black Cherry Balm Dotcom

This new lip balm shade from Glossier is V-Day's perfect match. It's like a hybrid between a lip balm and a lip gloss, since it's subtly pigmented.

Target

Target Valentine's Day Cozy Crew Socks

Cozy socks will always be a reliable gift idea, especially when they've got cute little hearts on 'em!

Compartés

Compartés Strawberry Champagne Chocolate Bar

This luxe chocolate bar includes notes of strawberries and champagne for a fully fitting Valentine's snack. They'll wanna down it in a single sitting!

Amazon

PaintLab Heart Press-On Nails

Help them complete their Valentine's date night look with these adorable press-on nails!

Life Is Good

Life Is Good Ma Cherie Boxy Crusher Tee

This boxy t-shirt with a very-V-Day design on the front is also just super adorable for year-round wear.

Amazon

Folkulture Incense Sticks

If they're into incense, they're gonna love winding down with these earthy (and aesthetically-pleasing!) scents.

Flewd

Flewd Ache-Erasing Bath Soak

This bath soak for achy muscles makes yet another fantastic addition to their next self-care night.

Free People

Seeing Stars Book

This playful zodiac book is tailored towards each of the star signs, helping them understand their specific sign and how it plays within the astrological universe.

Target

Room Essentials Printed Plush Throw

This cozy throw blanket would be so cute in a V-Day gift basket alongside some rom-com DVDs and movie candy to set the scene for a romantic at-home movie night!

Anthropologie

Anthropologie Heart-Shaped Stoneware Ramekin

Got a baker in your life? They'll def make use of this adorable heart-shaped ramekin, just in time for Valentine's Day celebrations!

Target

Naturium The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Hydrating Body Wash

Naturium The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Hydrating Body Wash

This nourishing body wash will feel like a major step-up from their typical shower routine. It gives a nice luxury feel without the luxury price tag.

Nordstrom

Nordstrom Apres Skis Crew Socks

With the proper shoe, these knit socks will show the reason for the V-Day season: hearts on hearts!

Amazon

Versed Sweet Relief Night Mask + Face Balm

This thick night mask swarms the skin in moisture and also helps build a solid barrier to keep the moisture from escaping overnight, letting your giftee wake up to healthy, hydrated skin in the AM every time.

Baggu

Baggu Standard Reusable Bag

Baggu bags are beloved for a reason. If they've got stuff to tote around like heavy Trader Joe's hauls, thrift store finds, and crafting goodies, these make the perfect stylish carrier!

Target

Threshold 'You Are Loved' Mug

This cute $5 striped mug makes the ultimate loving reminder for your BFF, significant other, or parent.

Amazon

Astor Chocolate Moodibars Gourmet Chocolate Tiles Sampler

This chocolate sampler comes ready with lots of different flavors to suit your giftee's multiple moods, like Dark Strawberry Champagne, Milk Caramel, Milk Toffee Crunch, and Dark Espresso. Yum!

Lush

Lush Love Letter Bath Bomb

What better way to help them relax and unwind on V-Day than a luscious Lush bath bomb?! This one's shaped like a love letter and smells just like a "sweet and creamy" strawberry sundae.

Copper Cow Coffee

Copper Cow Classic Black Ground Coffee

For the coffee fiend, this classic black ground coffee creates the perfect cup that they can easily sip on its own or customize to their liking.

Ulta

e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil

Gift the perfect glowy pout with this cult-fave lip oil – it's just $8!

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