Wednesday, 6 March 2013

WOYWW 196

 On my work desk this week are lots of pieces of tape that I have decorated for using in my journals.  Purchased tape is lovely, but making your own is so satisfying, and you can make use of all your own stamps as well.   I have used masking tape from the £1 shop, and then used Tim Holtz Distress Stains or acrylic paint to cover the tape, then stamped and decorated over the top.

Greaseproof paper is the best way of storing the tape once it is finished.
It is then ready for use when you need it


I keep mine in those see through plastic sheets that fit inside a ring binder.
That way they stay safe and don't stick to each other.





Tried to put these two images side by side, but couldn't manage it.
Below are two  pages from my recent journal using some of the tapes.
I have only done 46 pages so far, so am looking forward to filling it.
Now over to Julia's place to see what everyone else is doing.
Why not join me on http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co/uk/

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15 comments:

  1. Helen6 March 2013 at 01:54

    your handmade tapes are beautiful! Love the journal pages, too.. Have a great week. Helen, 8

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  2. Brenda Brown6 March 2013 at 03:15

    Loved looking around your desk, the decorated tapes look like fun and so useful for your journal pages. TFS.
    Happy WOYWW.
    hugs {brenda} x0x #90

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  3. The House of Bears6 March 2013 at 03:50

    Making your own tape is great, we tried it once but not to the extent you have there, you've inspired us to try more though, they look great in your journals.

    Waving hi from the house of bears @#80 this week.

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  4. Heathers Inspiration6 March 2013 at 04:01

    What a great idea to use the masking tape to make your own unique tapes. Thanks for showing your Idea this is something new to me and fascinating x
    Happy WOYWW Heather #59

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  5. ria gall6 March 2013 at 05:29

    what a great way to make washi tape and as you say they will work well with your projects as they have been made using your stamps
    Love you pages so colourful and inspiring
    Have a great WOYWW thank you for sharing your workspace today
    Ria #39

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  6. Deb's Pen Pot6 March 2013 at 06:22

    I'd never thought of making my own tapes - thank you for the inspiration and the how-to! Good luck with your journal - it looks lovely. Have a fab WOYWW, Deb #100

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  7. Gibby Frogett 6 March 2013 at 07:04

    Brilliant idea for the masking tape - love it. Great art journal too. Happy WOYWW have a good day... Gill x #45

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  8. lisa6 March 2013 at 09:22

    Wow, look at all that tape, it looks great.
    your journal is looking stunning.
    Thanks for stopping by earlier and Happy WOYWW
    hugs Lisax #55

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  9. Julia Dunnit6 March 2013 at 14:17

    Wow, aren't you clever, the tapes look fab and as you say, so satisfying! I'm impressed that you've gone as far as storing them properly too, indeed, they are stored better than my actual rolls. *sigh, cough*

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  10. okienurse6 March 2013 at 15:37

    WOW! Awesome idea to make your own washi tapes! I think it is a great way to shine! Thanks for dropping by and visiting at my desk! I enjoyed getting a peak at your projects and looking yours! Have a great week. Vickie #11

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  11. BJ7 March 2013 at 02:20

    Great tapes what a good idea. BJ#69

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  12. Caro7 March 2013 at 10:03

    Wow, those handmade tapes are fantastic and your journal looks amazing. I still haven't started an art journal...I may just have to take the plunge soon. Thanks for sharing. Happy belated WOYWW. Caro #56

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  13. Alison Scott7 March 2013 at 13:30

    Great pages and the idea of making your own tape is magic.
    I'm late visiting for WOYWW as was offline yesterday,
    Have a good week
    Alison
    #34

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  14. Claire8 March 2013 at 03:44

    that is so clever and resourceful, esp. as the bought tapes are expensive! and i love your pages and your desk, esp. the hats :)
    thanks for dropping by and leaving a lovely comment - it means a lot!
    happy belated WOYWW and have a wonderful week x
    no2

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  15. April8 March 2013 at 19:34

    Your hand made tape is just lovely. What a great idea. April #145

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