MT Casa: XL Washi Tape For Decorating
I’ve got washi tape on the brain now after seeing Tina’s home, don’t you? Do you recall when just last year lots of bloggers were a-buzz with the news that Japanese washi tape company, MT Tape, had launched a line of super jumbo tape called MT Casa that you could use on your walls, ceiling, floor – anywhere and everywhere? I do. Do you remember this post from Hello Sandwich? She really got me exited over it. Then, as quickly as the buzz started, it died… blogs went silent and nothing else was mentioned again. Until now.
Seems it was super tricky to find MT Casa in the US and Europe but now that British writer Ellie Tennant visited French design fair Maison & Objet this past week and reported about it on her blog, I have hope that we just may see it becoming trendy (and available) very soon. This is so much fun! I’ve been talking about designing wallpaper for years and years that you can peel and stick for those who rent and this stuff could very well help those who lease property and want to personalize it without begging the landlord for paint and paper. TAPE IT UP!
Ellie reports on her blog, “Available in 5cm, 10cm or 20cm widths, the new tape is specifically designed for home decoration and, as if stripes on your surfaces aren’t exciting enough, there are 5cm diameter sticky polka dot spots available, too.” Check this kitchen out below. Wild, right!?
That’s a little over the top for me, but in moderation I can see this stuff really working. You can watch this crazy kitchen (above) come to life here via this video that MT Tape put on YouTube. What a riot! Apparently, you can stick it to cabinetry, floors, glass and appliances, too. If it comes in white, I can see applying it together with black for a funky graphic black and white floor. The idea of being able to cover a horrible floor in a rental apartment, like a 1970s avocado lino in a kitchen, is a delight – right!?
Ellie reports that this will also be on display soon in London at TOP DRAWER. Looks like we’ll be seeing MT Casa in stores soon, exciting!
(images: mt casa, ellie tennant and hello sandwich)
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September 11th, 2012 at 11:47am
I love the washi tape!!!
Happy day
vert foncé´s last [type] ..mini plantas
September 11th, 2012 at 12:02pm
I adore washi tape and have recently discovered a little company that sell it in the UK, Superlovely http://www.superlovely.com/ I had a super lovely chat with the owner at the Farnham Maltings Monthly Market
September 11th, 2012 at 12:28pm
So funny b/c just this morning I was looking at a German online shop and noticed they sell the aqua dot wide version (23.5cm wide on a 5m roll) and I was thinking, huh, so I guess they’re selling the big stuff in shops now! =D
Here’s a link if anybody’s interested: http://www.geliebtes-zuhause.de/Wohnideen/Dekoration/Masking-Tape-wrap-dot-pale-blue::8942.html
Juliette´s last [type] ..Roadside Kitsch: South of the Border
September 11th, 2012 at 12:57pm
Juliette thank you!
And I love your new photo!!!!
September 11th, 2012 at 1:03pm
@decor8: Thanks! Tina took it for me. =)
Juliette´s last [type] ..Roadside Kitsch: South of the Border
September 11th, 2012 at 1:25pm
I haven’t seen the Washi Tape before but I will be on the look out from now on. Thanks for sharing.
Lucianna Samu´s last [type] ..Honesty IS the best policy
September 11th, 2012 at 1:35pm
Thanks for the mention Holly :)
Ellie Tennant´s last [type] ..INSIDE THORNBACK & PEEL’S FIRST SHOP
September 11th, 2012 at 2:19pm
Has anyone who has used this on walls had luck removing it without damaging the walls? I had a pretty unfortunate experience with “removable” wallpaper in a rental apartment. I’d love to hear, if you have.
September 11th, 2012 at 3:01pm
It’s a washi tape frenzy!!
September 11th, 2012 at 3:49pm
Fingers crossed it’s available in the US soon too! Saw it again at the NYIGF and had high hopes someone would pick it up for their shop! On the lookout!
Kelly @ Studio DIY´s last [type] ..DIY 3D Apple Place Cards
September 11th, 2012 at 4:07pm
Woow, xxl mt is great
Cindy´s last [type] ..Home sweet home
September 11th, 2012 at 4:51pm
Does anybody know if this will be available in Canada or available to ship to Canada? Thanks!
Jenna´s last [type] ..East of Adelaide
September 11th, 2012 at 6:13pm
I love all of these ideas! Thanks for sharing, Holly!
Ashley {GirlyObsessions}´s last [type] ..Obsession Collection: Girly DSLR Camera Bags.
September 11th, 2012 at 9:27pm
Hi there!
What a lovely post. I met at the “kreativ” in Hamburg some very lovely ladies who sell the tapes as well here in Germany. If you like to have a look: http://www.my-risu.de/
Have a fab day, ines
ines´s last [type] ..Washi-Tape
September 12th, 2012 at 4:06am
This projects makes me happy :). I always love using Washi Tapes.
September 12th, 2012 at 5:13am
We are so excited that it’s coming to the US in the very near future!
September 12th, 2012 at 4:25pm
Okay. This could seriously change my life. We have been living with an awful AWFUL off-white linoleum floor in our odd shaped bedroom for years. If I could experiment with affordable, low-commitment 20cm wide washi tape it would revolutionize that room and could quite possibly end my carpet dilemma forever.
Oh please, please I hope this stuff is available soon! Thanks for the heads up!!!
September 12th, 2012 at 8:23pm
Oh my goodness this would be awesome! I have been staring at my walls wanting to paint/paper- but I lease and I plan on moving when it’s up, but I so want to do something like this! Hopefully it’s available in the US soon! I’d so buy it! LOTS of it! :)
Caisee´s last [type] ..Isotope Mint Necklace by maddoxandklaus
September 19th, 2012 at 6:16am
We sell the entire range of mt casa if anyone needs :) Ship to anywhere in the world :D I just did my son’s bedroom in the Lime Green Washi spots – gorgeous!!
November 2nd, 2012 at 2:02pm
Has anyone been able to find the MT Casa XL tape in the US? I’ve attempted to contact Sweet Bella a few times but haven’t ever heard back. Wah!
March 24th, 2013 at 5:44pm
Here is a site I found that sells the Casa tape. I can’t where it is located, but I have ordered previously and the items arrive in 2 days or less! Great service and selection.
http://www.cutetape.com/shop/mt-casa-washi-tape.html
April 5th, 2013 at 4:27pm
I was hunting to see if anyone was using this for more than just wallpaper and came across your site. I’m about to buy some from http//www.mtcasa.com (they’re in the US) and wanted to see if anyone else is using it!
April 7th, 2013 at 3:56pm
Hi,
Yes, we are selling mt casa in the US now!