Brighten Your Botanical Journal with Yellow Flowers & Washi Tape

If you’re a botanical journal enthusiast, you know how magical it feels to combine creativity with nature. One of the easiest and most joyful ways that I find in adding life and colour to my pages is by incorporating yellow flowers and washi tape! Yellow, the colour of sunshine, warmth, and happiness, pairs beautifully with delicate florals, while washi tape adds a unique flair and a dash of personality. In this post, I will explore how to brighten your botanical journal using these two elements, creating pages that are bursting with creativity.

Why Yellow Flowers?

Yellow flowers symbolise positivity, joy, and energy—exactly the emotions you want to invoke in your journal :).

Some popular yellow flowers that work wonderfully in botanical journals include:-

• Sunflowers: Bold and vibrant, perfect for a cheerful touch
• Daffodils: Known for their delicate petals and bright colour
• Marigolds: Rich, golden hues that stand out in any layout
• Primroses: Soft and gentle, adding a sweet, warm touch.

I always find that these yellow flowers, whether pressed, stuck on or illustrated, can serve as a stunning focal point or a subtle accent on my journal pages. Incorporating real flowers adds texture and depth, while illustrations can give you more creative freedom.

Why Washi Tape?

Washi tape is an essential tool for anyone who loves decorating journals. It’s available in countless colours, patterns, and designs, making it incredibly versatile for embellishing your pages. Washi tape is also easy to use—simply peel and stick! It’s gentle on paper, making it ideal for decorating without the worry of damaging your journal. Plus, it comes in various widths, allowing you to create different effects and layers.

When paired with yellow flowers, washi tape can enhance the overall design, add texture, or frame your floral arrangements in a fun way.

How to Use Yellow Flowers & Washi Tape Together

Let’s dive into some simple and creative ways to incorporate yellow flowers and washi tape into your botanical journal.

1. Frame Your Floral Illustrations with Washi Tape

If you’ve sketched or painted yellow flowers in your journal, use washi tape to frame them. Choose a tape that complements your flower—perhaps a subtle floral design or even a simple geometric pattern for contrast. The washi tape can act as a border around the illustration, guiding the viewer’s eye and enhancing the focal point.

Tip: Use washi tape with a metallic or glittery finish for a little extra sparkle.

2. Create a Yellow Flower Cluster with Washi Tape Borders

For a playful touch, create a cluster of yellow flowers on one page and use washi tape to build a border around them. Mix and match different washi tape patterns—perhaps a solid yellow tape alongside a patterned floral tape—to create an interesting visual balance. You can even add a small strip of washi tape across the flowers for a trendy “layered” effect.

3. Add Washi Tape to Enhance the Background

If you want to make your flowers stand out even more, use washi tape to decorate the background of your page. Choose lighter, softer tape patterns (such as pale yellow polka dots or delicate stripes) to create texture behind the flowers. This allows the yellow flowers to be the star of the page while the washi tape complements them without taking away from their beauty.

4. Use Washi Tape for Journalling Sections

Use washi tape to create neat and functional sections on your journal page for notes, quotes, or thoughts. For instance, you could frame a journalling space with a strip of washi tape, or use it as a subtle divider between different sections of your page. This adds a creative yet organised element to your botanical spread.