Cuttlebug Birthday Card Ideas–the Duct Tape Version!
Duct tape, how could we live without it? The regular kind is indispensable in the garage but the FOIL type , which has a paper backing, is becoming indispensable in my craft room. Check it out….you can emboss and cut it with your Cuttlebug! AND it’s a fraction of the cost of metal craft sheets. A very large roll of the stuff, which you can find at your local big box store, costs about $6.50. I used a brand called IPG–or Intertape Polymer Group–which has a very nice finish.
Here’s some birthday cards I made yesterday using various embossing folders. And yes, you can use dies and punches on it too!
For this card, I used the birthday 2 x 2.75 set and Traffic Jam to make the squares. I used a 3/4″ punch to punch the squares first and then placed them into the folder.
For this one, I embossed all but 1.5″ of the card with the Happy Birthday folder and then used the daisies from the Border with Love set.
And for this card, I used the birthday set as well as the Combo Birthday Wishes for the “Wish”. As you can see, the striped paper below the cake did make a crease. Something to keep in mind for next time!
Here are some things I discovered using the foil tape:
- Peel the backing off while the front of the tape is against a flat work surface. This helps the tape from curling back on itself, as pictured above.
- Lift the paper back at an edge, not a corner. For some reason, the corners are trickier to lift!
- Practice using the tape, because once you stick it down, it is NOT coming off.
- Burnish the tape onto your project with your fingertip. I was surprised at how hard I could press down without damaging the embossed print.
- Use a stylus and ruler to create a nice embossed-look border, as pictured below.
What a great idea! I’m going to have to try this. I used to make embossed cards YEARS ago.
I have been using this foil tape for a while. I peel the backing off and adhere the foil top to a piece of card stock ( I have some colors I don’t use much) and then just emboss as you wish.
Cut your embossing design to size or punch out design, and glue as usual to your card. This gives it more body and will eliminate the edge of another piece showing from underneath, as in the “wish” card you made.
Good idea!
You could use Vintaj Patinas to add color! Very durable on metal and easy to use! http://vintaj.com/wpblog/?p=16741
Hmm and I think I just tossed some of this tape out after years of rent free existence in my craft drawer! You make want to buy more lol. About the hardware store…yeah, I just finished a sculpture done on drywall, with drywall mud. Try asking the hardware folks about how to seal or paint that..without mentioning it. Hehe. Off to browse some more! Keep inspiring us!
Asking advice without explaining the situation is tricky! I’ve done it several times too.
what a great idea, thanks for good instructions..adding this to my “to try” list!
A brillant idea. Can’t wait to try it myself.
My favorite store for inspiration is Home Depot. I love this. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you like it, Suzie. Sometimes when I’m in my local hardware store and ask something like “do know of anything that does or looks like…”, the person invariably asks in return what I want to use it for. I’m always hesitant to tell them the truth. If they only knew I was making greeting cards & etc. out of their hardware.
Love this. Thank you for sharing. I found your idea pinned on Pinterest. Love it.
Thanks, Debbie. I’m always looking for new materials to run through the ‘bug.
Love this idea. Thank so much!
Great idea! Thanks so much!
thanks so much, love your work!!
mary
Thanks, Mary!
That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome!
This is AMAZING! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing!!
Wow, love this, have actually found a trade supplier who is prepared to let me have some end rolls, or roll me some! So off to see them tomorrow…Just got a “bug” for my birthday yaaay!! Bought some folders so can’t wait to try the tape…thanks for sharing…hugs. Den x
I had no idea there was foil-backed duct tape. Way cool. Learn something new everyday. I came over following a link from Let It Fly to your adorable pet candy corn sweater. I love it so, soooo much! I’m totally going to pick yarn up for this asap. I’d also love to link to this if you didn’t mind.