Back in 2013 I washi-taped my bike. And by that I mean that I put strips of washi tape on both the front and rear fenders of my “trail” bike. (I call this bike my “trail” bike because it is the bike that I ride on trails. Technically it’s called a “hybrid” bike meaning that it’s meant to be ridden on both roads and trails. But I only ride it on trails.)
This is the bike that I rode on my “Pedal to Pittsburgh” ride and also on my “Pittsburgh to DC” epic bike ride. After all of those miles the washi tape still looks good!
I still get so many compliments about my bike when I’m out on the trails. Doesn’t it look pretty! I’ll never forget the time I took it to the bike shop for a repair, the bicycle mechanic said “hey, I like the washi tape on the fenders”. I was so surprised that he knew it was called washi tape. I asked him how he knew what it was and he said his mother was a scrapbooker so he knew the term ; )
Here’s how the fenders looked before the washi tape:
Just plain, boring fenders. 
Now it’s so much better don’t you think?:
This same washi tape has been on these fenders for nearly five years. I can’t get over how well it has held up. There are a few strips that have frayed at the edges a little and the tape isn’t as bright as it was five years ago but it still looks good!
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This is so darling! I love it!
Blessings,
Nici
Thanks Nici! I went for an 18 mile bike ride today and the Washi tape is still on, so it passed the first test!
Hi, I love the way you decorated your bike! I saw it on life on lakeshore drive.
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Thank you Julie!
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Thank you Crystal! I linked to your party!
Cute!
What a cute idea! I love it!! Thanks for linking up with us at the Ladies Only Blog Share!
Get out, that is the coolest washi craft ever! Love it 🙂
Very cute, Jeanie. I’m looking forward to reading all about your riding adventures.
Your bike looks happy! Good luck with your ride. Just stopping by from the GRAND Social Linky Party. Hope you get a chance to do the same!
It looks gorgeous! And wow, I cannot imagine a bike ride that long! But will definitely follow your adventure through your blog! Glad I found you through the Grand Social at Grandma’s Briefs!
Thanks Cindi! I’m a little nervous but so excited for the ride. I’m so glad that you’ll be following along on my adventure!
How fun! It turned out so cute. I’m a new follower on bloglovin. 🙂
Thank you so much Alexis!
It’s really festive and fun. Did you put anything on it to weather proof i? I’ve had some trouble with Washi Tape peeling up.
I love your washi bike! I would love it if you would come and link this up at my link party
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Ok now that is just adorable!!! I love it…and now want to do mine! 😉
Thanks so much for sharing on Project Inspire{d}:) Pinning!
Nancy
Love! Love it so much! I’m doin’ it!
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Thanks so much Susan!
This is super cute! I really wouldn’t have come up with that, so clever. What a way to revamp the bike and make it look like a new, fun one just using washi tape, love it! Thanks so much for sharing this with me at my party!
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Not long til October – hope the training is going well.
How has the tape held up to weather? I live somewhere pretty wet, so am thinking it wouldnt last too well, but interested to hear how yours is doing.
It has held up amazingly well. It actually looks just as good as when I first put it on! The true test will be when we pedal on the C & O Towpath. It’s usually a muddy mess! Thanks for asking! I appreciate it! Less than a month to go until our big trip. I can’t wait!
So how did the tape do after the big ride?
I am thinking about doing to my ride as well. Would love to hear how it did in adverse weather.
The washi tape is still on! And that bike has hundreds of miles on it!
OK it’s been a few years now… How long did the tape last?
Sorry not sorry for the necropost. ?
It is still on there and looks good!
I just sent this idea to my sister. She is in the process of restoring an old rusted bike back to its original condition. This would be a fun way to add some color.
How creative. This would be a fun way for kids or kids at heart to personalize their bikes. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best.
I love how you dressed up your bike! Looks a bit like a quilt pattern.
🙂 gwingal
Hi i am Scarlett, I love what you have done to your fenders the washi tape really makes it pop. I ride my bike sometimes as a form of exercise or just to feel that freedom lol. Congrats on that 18 mile ride i may just try that someday maybe with a group.
I’m a Bicycle Mechanic by trade and see a lot of things come into the shop, this looks really good, some of the stock color schemes can be a bit bland, so good job on the personalization!
Thanks for the wonderful idea, Jeanie! What you did is very beautiful, it is clear you have a talent of decoration! I think I’ll decorate my daughter’s bicycle the same way in summer. It is not very beautiful as when choosing it I paid attention only to its correspondence to her age, weight and size.
Thanks for such a nice article….
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I like the washi tape on your bike. I think it was a good idea and it gifts the bike a nice little facelift and makes it stand out.
Hi Jeanie,
I wondered what in the world you were talking about with “washi tape on the fenders”.
Are, but I can see it all now. Well done. Looks a treat!
Cheers Nathan…,
Cheers Nathan…
Thanks for such a nice content. Apppreciate it 🙂
Cheers
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Apart from giving your bike a delicate look, tissue paper flowers are fun to create. You could make flowers of all different sizes and stick them all over your bike, but a single flower would also look quite elegant. Just remember to make sure they don’t get wet in the rain.
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Such a lovely work you did on the bike Jeanie! You really have great talents in decoration.
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