Checkerboard Washi Tape Review: The UK's Trendiest Retro Pattern for Journalling & Craft

The checkerboard pattern has had a remarkable resurgence in UK design culture — from fashion runways to interior design, the bold, graphic two-tone grid has become one of the defining aesthetics of the mid-2020s. The 6 Rolls Checkerboard Washi Tape brings this trend to the stationery world, offering six rolls of checkerboard-patterned washi tape in a range of colourways that covers everything from classic black-and-white to pastel and neon variations. For UK journallers, crafters, and anyone who wants to add a bold, graphic element to their creative projects, this set is the trend piece of the season.

Why Checkerboard Is Having a Moment

The checkerboard pattern has deep roots in UK culture — from the black-and-white checks of ska and mod subcultures to the racing flag iconography of British motorsport. Its current resurgence reflects a broader appetite for bold, graphic patterns that make a visual statement without requiring complex colour mixing or artistic skill. A checkerboard border on a journal page, a checkerboard strip on a gift tag, or a checkerboard accent on a handmade card immediately elevates the design with minimal effort.

Six Rolls: A Complete Checkerboard Collection

The 6-roll set provides a range of checkerboard colourways that covers the full spectrum of creative applications:

• Classic black and white — the most versatile colourway; works with any colour scheme
• Pastel variations — soft, feminine colourways for delicate, romantic aesthetics
• Bold colour combinations — high-contrast colourways for graphic, eye-catching designs

Creative Applications

• Bullet journal borders — frame weekly spreads and monthly layouts with a bold checkerboard border
• Gift wrapping — add a checkerboard strip to plain kraft paper for an instantly stylish finish
• Card making — use checkerboard tape as a graphic design element on handmade cards
• Scrapbooking — create graphic borders and frames for photos and journalling
• Packaging — seal envelopes and packages with a checkerboard strip for a distinctive, memorable look
• Room decoration — use washi tape to create temporary checkerboard patterns on walls, furniture, and accessories

Washi Tape Advantages

Like all washi tape, the checkerboard rolls are repositionable, tear cleanly by hand, and remove without leaving residue — making them ideal for temporary decoration and experimentation. Browse our full washi tape range at TTPEN UK.

Check your creativity. Shop the Checkerboard Washi Tape 6-Roll Set today.

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