Friday, July 24, 2009

Decorative Masking Tape

I had a couple of questions on the masking tape found in the July Add-On kit, so I wanted to post a layout and give a bit of insight on it...
I don't really measure it out, I just rip a piece off and go with the flow. When doing a grid type of formation like this one, I just play until I get it right. The bond on the tape is a bit forgiving, so if you need to pull it up and readjust, it compensates. I used 3 different types of the same colored tape in this one.
I simply chose a photo and embellishments, and put them on top of the design. If you wanted to use them as journaling strips, be sure to use a slick writer of some sort, as the coating on the tape won't absorb the ink otherwise. Nothing to it!
The same thing could easily be accomplished with strips of patterned paper, too. Kind of fun!!
(Journaling reads: "I hope you always stay close.")

Hope you all enjoy a wonderful weekend!!

32 comments:

Laina Lamb said...

You are killin me this week with your pages. I totally love this. Glad to see you scrapping and sharing so many pages.

Ryzmomplus2 said...

Just loving the tape, so cute! You are on a roll!

Unknown said...

cute LO- love the tape technique and all the different colors

Chrissy Le said...

You are so creative.I have a bunch of Prima tapes I need to use up, lol. I never thought of this, love the green!

Angie said...

I've got a lot of Prima tapes too- great way to put them to use, thanks for the inspiration!

"The Bag Lady" said...

I have to get my hands on some of that colored tape. The plain stuff won't cut it anymore after seeing this. Great LO!

Heather said...

Cool technique. I never would have thought of that.

Trish said...

Thanks you guys!!

The tapes I used are actually not from Prima, but rather another company I found in my travels that makes tape exclusively. I do love the Prima's, though!!

Have a great weekend, all...

Nathalie said...

I love the look of the tape too! It gives a nice effect to your page!

Patricia said...

Great page Trish! I love the tape and you've inspired me to what to pull some out! Thanks!

Miss Misi said...

Cool technique!

Tamarra said...

the tape is fantastic!

Bibi said...

Love the layout! I'm gonna have to give that a try. :)

LisaNRoxy said...

Trish - that tape rocks! So glad I got that kit!! Love the layout. Thanks for the inpsiration.

jamie said...

i have some making memories tape hanging around here...now i need to go and scrap with it...you have inspired, yet again, my friend.

Janine Rachau said...

Great design and use of the tape!

Julie said...

you know i love this!!!

kris said...

fun, fun.... you rock!

Lori Gentile said...

What a clever idea! I love it!

emelyn said...

trish!! I'm a huge fan of your blog, it's the best out there with lots of fun idea! I still use your banner with ribbon ideas..and now I need to find some deco tape! LOL!

*~Annette~* said...

How creative!!! I'm not a fan of the tapes, but that is sooooo cute!!

Jill Felker said...

That is so cool! I *had* some 7Gypsies tape. Seriously--THE DOG ATE IT. Chewed on it. I'll have to try this technique!

lisaplus6 said...

wow! i LOVE this! i wonder if i have some in my stash- you page has really inspired me! wonderful!!!

Terri said...

What a fun look and great page!

justem said...

very cool :)

WriterGirl said...

great page! and I love that masking tape!

Sonya said...

Great LO. I must say that is a cool technique!

twinkles11 said...

cool stuff... i need to get me some of that tape.

Taryn said...

What a cool technique! It turned out great!

Char said...

What a cool idea! Thanks for sharing.

Michelle said...

love the masking tape!makes me want to get some masking tape!

Lydia said...

Love this layout love the OC and I love the ideas, great stuff on the blog.