Organize Your Cords with Washi Tape Chargers

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Any electronic device owner knows how much of a pain it is to keep all those wires and cords straight.

Well, today's project is not only fun, it's also functional – these washi tape chargers are the solution to which-cord-does-this-one-go-to syndrome.

When I only possessed an Amazon Kindle, I had no cord problems at all. The charger was white, but that was OK. It was the only white one I had.

Then came the iPod. And the Mini iPad.

Thanks to the lovely color of Apple, I now have 3 white chargers. Oh, and should I mention Joseph's iPhone and iPad? It's a white wire and cord phenomenon over here.

I try to keep mine separate and organized in my nightstand drawer, but they inevitably twist themselves together when I'm not looking. The same thing happens when I take a couple necklaces with me on vacation. You too? It's a conspiracy.

What if there was some way to distinguish each cord from one another? Stickers? Permanent Market? Washi Tape?

Washi Tape.

And so the process begins. It's quite easy actually.

1. Pick a color or pattern that coordinates with your device

This is a must…ok, not really….but I like it so much better when everything coordinates.

I picked a tape with words for my Kindle, a red and white polka dot to match my new mini iPad case, and the white and black polka dot for my iPod to carry on the dotted theme.

2. Wrap your plug or cord in layers

I thought about wrapping the plug without stopping, but I didn't want the cords to look mummified. So, I started in the back, wrapped it around to meet the tape again, and cut it.

Repeat this step again, right next to the first layer. You should have two neat lines around the front and back.

Do this to all your cords, then step back and say, “Oohh, how pretty!”

3. Add washi tape to the bottom of each cord

You can stop here, or you can add coordinating washi tape to the other end of the cord, where it goes into your device. And if you want to get really crazy, you can wrap the entire cord in washi tape.

I decided not to go that far, because I was trying to convince Joseph to pick out a pattern for his mess of cords. It was a NO.

I'll keep working on him. You just can't say no to this kind of coordination. It's a match made in washi tape heaven!

FYI – Some of the wires get a little hot when charging, which makes the washi tape ends not stick as well. A little dab of glue will do the trick, and hold those stubborn ends together.

This project literally took about 5 minutes, and doesn't cost anything more than a few rolls of washi tape, which if you already have, you're halfway there. Certainly an inexpensive DIY proejct worth doing!

Total Cost: $1 per washi tape roll {on sale} // FREE if you already have washi tape

How do you keep your electronic chargers organized?

 

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Where can you find washi tape? Most craft stores carry them, or you can shop online at Amazon and access a whole bunch of pattern and color choices.

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