April 10, 2012

Easy, Bright Art {Using Packaging Tape!}



Several weeks ago I showed you my cheery Back Porch Makeover (yes, I'm still talking about that). And, last week I shared the so-simple tutorial for my Recycled, Hanging Glass Vases.

Which leads me to today. Today I'm sharing the easy-as-can-be tutorial for, what I shall henceforth refer to as, Packaging Tape Art.

Catchy, eh?

It all started when I spotted this fun, yellow packaging tape at Joann's Fabric. I snatched it up with nary a plan for it's use.

(All that junk by the checkout line? Yep, I'm their target audience.) 


I paired the packaging tape with an old canvas I'd previously snatched up on another impulse buy.

(Hey, would you pass up a $0.99 canvas print that could so-very-easily be spray-painted white and revitalized with...packaging tape??)

(I didn't think so.)

To complete this art project:
1) buy impulsively
1) start with a blank canvas (either purchased that way or spray-painted that way)
2) create random stripes by placing decorative packaging tape at varying widths apart
3) use tiny stamps to write a short-but-sweet sentiment
4) display. step back. admire. move on.



My canvas says "come on get happy" because that's the first thing that popped in my head after I saw the delicious, yellow, paisley stripes.

I'm happy, indeed!



In case you haven't figured it all out, I also used the tape to add random lines on a white, melamine plate for my wall decor. And, the best part? I have a heckuva lot more tape to play with.

Whatever will I do with it next?? 


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68 comments:

  1. Sooo in love with the patterns.. Very neat and springy project I HEART.. ;)) MUST try.. thanks SO much for sharing.. xoxo.

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  2. I'm lovin' that packaging tape! So super cute!

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  3. Love this idea! So simple. I'm going to get my hands on some of this tape today. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  4. You're so clever Emily! I'm glad I'm not the only one that gets sucked into spending several more dollars at the checkout line!! I keep saying I need more Yellow in my decor. This would be an easy way to get some. Thanks for sharing it with us!

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  5. Emily, cute idea!
    I would LOVE for you to come link this up at my linky party "Cowgirl Up!", going on right now. Link up once, appear on 4 blogs.
    Hugs,
    ♥Linsey

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  6. Gotta love when you find fun uses for impulse buys! For me, it lessens the guilt :-)

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  7. Another great idea Emily!! I saw some cute chevron packing tape and Target and thought... hmmm what could I do with it? I didn't get any {cuz I was buying so much washi tape!} but now I just might have to go back. You know I'm at Target at least 3 times a week :)

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  8. Awesome! I saw someone making bows with the decorative packaging tape at a garage sale once!
    They were so cute...It's so versatile! Then again...EVERYTHING is! :)

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  9. Ha! I just bought pink polka dot packing tape from target on an impulse!

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

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  10. So creative! The tape is bright and happy and looks great on your porch. I also love the cake stand holding the potted plant. Fantastic idea.

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  11. Ugh.. those dollar bins at Joanns get me EVERY TIME! And at target. Ha! What a great product.. I love it!

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  12. Simple, easy and SO clever, pretty, and fun!! Oh, just like me, isn't that interesting? (ha. kidding) Really, I love the idea and intend to copy you in some way! thanks!

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  13. I can't believe that's packing tape! I just got back from Joann's. I'm totally bummed I read this post after I got back!

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  14. I saw the pink packing tape at JoAnn's yesterday. I loved it! I didn't get it (mostly because I got the $1 ribbon embellishments & other things I 'needed'), but it is on my list!

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  15. I enjoy all of your projects. But I ESPECIALLY like ones I know I can replicate. Put tape on stuff? Yup. I think I can handle that. LOVE it! It looks amazing.

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  16. Emily, this is absolutrly precious! I just love the yellow!! I ahve seen all this packing tape and thought ...wow..pretty...but never would have thought to use it this way! Super!

    Bonnie @ Uncommon

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  17. I saw the colored packaging tape recently and wondered what I'd do with it... now I'm wishing I'd bought it already, but I didn't give in to my impulse and realize I should have! I'm still learning!!

    Also, CONGRATS on winning American Crafter!! Just went back and looked today. So happy for you!

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  18. You are no joke! This is unreal! Beautiful!

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  19. Well isn't that THE perfect color for your porch!? And I love me some paisley =)
    ROCKING girl~Totally rocking!

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  20. How cute and inventive. I haven't seen that tape at our Jo-Ann's.
    Uh, I'd like to know how come I read about all the bargains you bloggers find at Target, Jo-anns, etc. but when I go to look for this stuff our stores don't have it? Maybe I should stage a protest. Doggone it. I need better bargains. Maybe it's because I don't get to go to these places often enough and by the time I do all the bargains have been snagged by bloggers like yourselves? Watch out bargain hunting bloggers in Grand Junction, CO here I come, do or fight for them. We live out about 15 miles from G.J. and with gas what it is now our budget just doesn't leave any disposable income. (what disposable income?)
    What a concept, disposable income.

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  21. By the way did you make that gorgeous necklace you have on in your picture? It's so pretty. If you did would you have a tutorial on how you made it?

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  22. Wow, what a great idea. I'm going to be checking out the dollar bins from now on.

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  23. What an awesome idea!! I love the colors! Thanks so much for sharing this as well at Thursday's Temptation.
    Jill

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  24. Oh how unique! Such a great idea and I love the pretty yellow color.

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  25. So cool and lovely! I saw some tape at Target and thought it cool!
    Thanks for sharing at Show & Share...featuring this in tomorrow's party!

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  26. Emily, Thanks so much for showing an absolutely beautiful use for our Yellow Paisley Tape! It is an old vintage fabric inspired design. FancyThat! is a woman owned company in San Diego and we are thrilled to see what people do with our designs!Love it!

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