Corgi & Ocean Washi Tape Bullet Journal Layouts
By Paper Wilderness loves you! | Published: 2026-10-23
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to use 30mm Corgis and Pencils and Ocean Friends washi tape to create eye-catching bullet journal spreads with minimal effort.
Quick answer
Use 30mm wide washi tape like Corgis and Pencils or Ocean Friends as instant page borders and section dividers in your bullet journal. The extra width covers more space than standard rolls, so you can build a themed layout in five minutes without drawing a single line.
Why 30mm washi tape works for bullet journals
Standard washi tape is 15mm wide, which is great for thin borders or small accents. The 30mm rolls from Paper Wilderness loves you! are twice as wide, so a single strip can act as a full column divider or a background panel for a weekly header. The watercolor illustrations on the Corgis and Pencils and Ocean Friends rolls give you instant decoration — no stickers or doodles needed.
If your journal has standard A5 or B6 pages, 30mm tape fits neatly across the top or side margin. For pocket-sized notebooks, consider using the narrower Dog Buddies 15mm roll instead so you don't cover too much of the page.
Choosing between the two themes
The Corgis and Pencils 30mm roll features watercolor corgis and oversized pencils, making it a playful choice for school or work-related spreads. The Ocean Friends 30mm roll includes recognizable creatures like killer whales and sea turtles alongside more unusual ones like nudibranchs and blobfish — perfect for nature or travel logs.
Both rolls are 10m long, so you can use them across many layouts. Pick the theme that matches your current mood or project, or alternate between them for variety.
Step-by-step: Build a themed layout
- Plan your tape placement: Decide whether the tape will serve as a page border, a column divider, or a background panel for your header. For a weekly spread, place one strip vertically on the left edge to frame your dates. A common mistake is placing tape too close to the spine, making it hard to write near the binding. Leave at least 5mm of space.
- Cut and apply the tape: Cut a piece slightly longer than your intended area. Press it down from the center outward to avoid air bubbles. For 30mm tape, use the full width as a single border or cut it lengthwise into two 15mm strips for a matching pair of thin borders. If the tape overlaps the page edge, trim with scissors after applying — don't try to align it perfectly beforehand.
- Add your journaling over the tape: Most washi tape accepts gel pen, ballpoint, and pencil well. Write your headers or dates directly on the tape for a cohesive look. For the Corgis and Pencils roll, write task titles on the pencil illustrations. For Ocean Friends, use the blank spaces between creatures. Avoid alcohol-based markers or heavy paint pens — they may bleed through the thin paper tape. Test on a scrap first.
- Layer with complementary colors: Use a 15mm solid-color washi tape or a thin strip of the Dog Buddies roll to create a second border underneath the 30mm tape. This adds depth without extra work. Stick the narrower tape first, then overlap the wider one slightly. Don't stack more than two layers of tape — the journal page may become lumpy and hard to write on.
- Finish with a cohesive theme: Repeat the same tape on the opposite page or on the next spread to tie the journal together. For a mood tracker, use Ocean Friends tape as a horizontal bar and label each creature with a different mood. If you run out of one roll, mix the two 30mm themes on the same spread — the similar watercolor style keeps the layout unified.
Products mentioned
- Corgis and Pencils 30mm Washi Tape: 30mm x 10m roll with watercolor corgis and pencils The wide width lets you create full-width headers or side borders in one strip, cutting down layout time.
Corgis and Pencils 30mm Washi Tape - Ocean Friends 30mm Washi Tape: 30mm x 10m roll with ocean creatures from killer whales to blobfish The varied marine life gives you multiple focal points per strip, so a single piece of tape can decorate an entire weekly spread.
Ocean Friends 30mm Washi Tape - Dog Buddies 15mm Washi Tape: 15mm x 10m roll with watercolor dog breeds and tennis balls Narrower width works better in pocket journals or for thin accents when 30mm would feel too bulky.
