Duck Tape Pen Tutorial

 Hey!! Today I'm going to show you how to make a duck tape pen. This was actually the first project I ever made. My mom showed it to me on The Pioneer Woman's blog. (if you would like to check out her blog, click here) I thought it was really cool and decided to try it out! Who knew it would lead to me becoming the Duck Tape Queen? ;) I like making pens because there are so many cool duck tape combinations you can do.
I'm very excited to show you, so let's get started!

 Here's what you'll need: One roll of green duck tape (or whatever color you want the stem), one roll of solid color for center and solid petals, one roll of design duck tape for petals (you can also use just another roll of solid, but I prefer design), and one pen/pencil.

 Take a five to six inch strip of the green duck tape (or whatever color you chose for the stem) and line it up with the pen so it's straight.

 Wrap the piece around so it's like this. There will most likely be some extra, just pinch it and trim.

 Take one piece about half an inch long of your solid color duck tape and cut it in half.

 Wrap it around the end. Get a tiny strip and fasten the sloppy parts sticking out.

 Now cut a piece about two inches long from the design duck tape (or whatever you're using).

 Take a corner and fold it down so it looks like this.

 Take the other corner and stick the little bit of sticky down like this.

 Wrap it around the end of the pen/pencil.

 Do it two more times and wrap them the same way like so.

 Then take the solid color and do the same.

 It should look like this.

 Do it two more times. Wrap them around.

 Using the design, do the same thing, lining them up with the other row of design.

 You can keep going if you want, but I do four design and three accents. (otherwise it can look weird)

 Make three green petals and, lining them up with the accents, wrap them around like this.

 Then take a little half inch strip and wrap it around to cover wrinkles in the green petals.

Time to show it off!! Take it to school, use it at home, it would also make a great birthday present! I give my projects to friends all the time. They always love them! Have fun!

Duck Tape Bow Tutorial

This is the first actual tutorial post. I'm very excited to show my easiest craft to you all. I hope you enjoy!

Let's get started!!

HOW TO MAKE A DUCK TAPE BOW

Here's what you need:
One roll solid color, one roll patterned tape, one metal barrette, scissors.

Lay one three to four inch strip of patterned tape sticky side up like so.

 Then, place another strip overlapping - make sure it's lined up!

Then place one sticky side down on top. Make sure it's as aligned as possible.

Repeat on top.

Now you just trim the edges to make sure it looks nice!

Cut a strip a little less than a half inch long.

Fan the strip, then attach the thin strip without fully attaching it.

Now to finish it off, just attach it to the barrette and fasten it.

Now that your bow is done, all you have to do is wear it. Prepare for compliments! I'm sure you'll get at least one!


P.S. This is one of the easiest projects I've made if not the easiest. Also, if you're not having fun while you're making this, you're doing something wrong! Have fun! That makes you want to continue!

My First Post

I'm very excited to start blogging! I've seen my sister do it (you can read her blog if you want....just click here!) and I wanted to try it out for myself! I'm hoping to have fun creating it, and for you all to have fun reading it. I'm sure it will inspire the creative part in all of you to show in your work. So let's get to work!
I'll be working on a tutorial to post soon, so don't go anywhere! ;)