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Duct Tape Holiday Crafts – Die Cut Use #14 Frame Makeover

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I love the idea of giving picture frames a fresh makeover, especially for the holidays.  This duct tape holiday craft has many possibilities.  I added my scallop circle duct tape die cuts to this red frame to match my lime green and red holiday themed family room.

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Then I added this cute red and white candy cane duct tape ruffle to cover up the tan frame.

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Finally, this might be my favorite, I added silver duct tape with mitered corners to the orange frame for a modern sleek shiny look.

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I love that these designs could be added to any inexpensive frame for a shiny new look.

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Finish off your holiday decorations with matching themed picture frames.

I’d love to hear from you.  How would you makeover a picture frame using duct tape?

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read about my craft projects.  Just 87 more duct tape crafts to go using scallop circle duct tape die cuts.  Join me on my duct tape journey.

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Duct Tape Holiday Crafts – Die Cut Use #13 Advent Calendar

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This was a fun duct tape holiday crafts that I tried to involve my two year olds with.  However, I would recommend this for slightly older kids.  My kids did great at just tapping the stickers, after I put them on the window.  But a fun Duct Tape take on an advent calendar, nonetheless.

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Using one duct tape scallop circle die cut in light green for each day, I added each number with a silver sharpie (I used red for the 25th).  I love the idea for older kids to stick on the number each day and draw a little picture next to the number or add stickers to decorate it.  Duct tape is highly durable and can easily being taken on and off any glass surface.  Great to reuse year after year.

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Twelve Days of Duct Tape Christmas Ornaments 11

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Twelve Days of Duct Tape Christmas Ornaments… #11.  This one might be my new favorite.  I love how it turned out.  I used all green almond shaped duct tape pieces as a base and then added two of my filigree duct tape die cuts in red.  It’s a perfect fit and just looks cool spiral scrolly all over… I love it!

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I really want to do a whole tree in variations of this ornament.  I also love the idea of adding my filigree duct tape die cut to any old ball ornament for a fun makeover!

Tell me what colors you’d like to see this in.  Stay tuned for one more day of Twelve Days of Duct Tape Christmas Ornaments.  Tomorrow I’m giving away a free pattern.

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Twelve Days of Duct Tape Christmas Ornaments 9

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I can’t believe I never thought of this before… a traditional Christmas ball ornament as the head of an angel!  With a little sparkly duct tape for the body and my lattice duct tape die cut as the wings… and presto change-o… Duct Tape Christmas Ornament #9.

Join me for just three more Twelve Days of Duct Tape Christmas Ornaments.  Stay tuned for a free pattern on the Twelfth Day.

I’d love to hear from you.  Tell me how you like this ornament and how you would make it differently?

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Twelve Days of Duct Tape Christmas Ornaments 8

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Just a small variation from yesterday’s Winter Wonderland, today’s duct tape Christmas ornament features my lattice duct tape die cuts.  Still using the small almond shape pieces all over in white, I added the lattice duct tape die cut (cut in half) in shiny silver to the center perimeter of the sphere.  I love modern looking geometric shapes and I’d love to try this in different colors.

I’m discovering that I only think in two color combinations for Christmas.  What are your favorite combinations?  I love the idea of non-traditional colors like pink and blue, but I have a hard time pulling them off.  I’m very curious how people decorate their tree and home.  Share your ideas here.

As always, contact me for more details on this and other duct tape holiday crafts.  Join me tomorrow for a new take on the Christmas ball ornament as we continue our Twelve Days of Duct Tape Christmas Ornaments!

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Twelve Days of Duct Tape Christmas Ornaments 5- Die Cut Use #12

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Here’s my new favorite two-fer!  This fun and easy duct tape holiday crafts is #5 in my Twelve Days of Duct Tape Ornaments and #12 in my journey to find 101 uses for scallop circle duct tape die cuts.  And what a cute little two-fer it is.

I simply cut a circle in two of my scallop circle duct tape die cuts (in this cute red and white candy cane pattern).  Then I cut two small picture to fit the holes and taped them together like a picture frame.  This is a two sided ornament!  You could put a photo on one side and a message on the other.  You could also add a clear window protector on top to preserve the ornament forever.

I also just thought about a quick way to do this without having to cut the duct tape.  You could also just cut a picture in a circle and tape it on top of the scallop circle duct tape die cut.  This way wouldn’t be as clean cut, but would give the same effect.

Wouldn’t it be fun to do a whole tree of these in different colors?  Ok, that’ll have to wait for next year maybe!!

I’d love to hear from you!  Tell me your ideas and how you would turn this scallop circle duct tape die cut into a fun and easy duct tape ornament and duct tape holiday crafts!

Contact me here for more details on this and other duct tape holiday crafts.  Also, stay tuned for 7 for days of Duct Tape Christmas Ornaments.

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Duct Tape Holiday Crafts – Twelve Days of Christmas Ornaments 2

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Here’s my 2nd Duct Tape Christmas Ornament in my journey of Twelve Days of Duct Tape Christmas Ornaments.  Though somewhat tedious, I love these kind of duct tape holiday crafts.  Using elongated almond shape slivers of duct tape, I created this fun shiny addition to a red and gold theme Christmas. Introducing my new snowflake duct tape die cut.  Easy to stick on anywhere, in any color.

 

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I love the poinsettia type design that forms when placing all the duct tape slivers around the top and bottom.

I’m excited to experiment with different colors and variations of this design.  Tell me your ideas here.  What are your favorite Christmas color combinations?  My new obsession is red and lime!!

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Duct Tape Holiday Crafts – Die Cut Use #11 Christmas Ornaments

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I’m so excited that it’s Christmas time.  I love to take out all the decorations and get creative crafty.  Here’s my latest duct tape holiday crafts using my favorite scallop circle duct tape die cuts… join me for twelve days of Duct Tape Christmas Ornaments.  Each day I will be sharing a new duct tape holiday craft ornament.

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Two things I love about duct tape are 1. It’s Shiny! and 2. It comes in EVERY color imaginable… so it’s great for matching holiday themes and coordinating colors for the Christmas Tree.  I’m always striving for the perfect tree… elegant and sentimental!

Tell me your ideas and how you decorate for the holidays!  Do you do a themed tree or a mish mash of all your favorite sentimental ornaments?

Thanks for stopping by.  Join me on my duct tape holiday crafts journey with Twelve Days of Duct Tape Christmas Ornaments.

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Duct Tape Crafts – Die Cut Use #10 Turkey

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Another unique and elegant use for scallop circle duct tape die cuts… Turkey Place Cards!  I’m always trying to find fun ways to add turkey details to my Thanksgiving table.

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I cut the gold scallop circle die cuts into quarters and used them as the tail feathers.  Then I cut a circle out of brown duct tape and a pointed oval shape out of silver duct tape for the head.  What I love about duct tape crafts is how easy they are to peel off and stick anywhere, not to mention the shiny effect for a little glamour in every occasion.

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I made it to #10 duct tape crafts using my scallop circle die cuts.  Join me on my journey to find 101 duct tape crafts!

I’d love to hear from you!  Tell me how you decorate with turkeys and what shiny accents you love for Christmas!

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Duct Tape Crafts – Die Cut Use #9 Thanksgiving Tree

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The third tree in my Thanksgiving Tree Village makes duct tape die cut use #9!  If you haven’t noticed, I might be obsessed with trees!  This is one of many fun and easy duct tape crafts for the holidays.  I love that this one uses my duct tape scallop circle die cuts.

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I made the scallop circle die cuts in shiny brown duct tape, then cut them into quarters.  This makes a fun and easy textured looking tree.

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I can’t wait to show you my fourth and final duct tape tree in my Thanksgiving Village this year.  Stay tuned tomorrow for more details.

I’d love to hear from you.  Tell me your ideas for holiday crafts using duct tape.  Tell me your favorite fall colors to decorate for Thanksgiving.

Thanks for stopping by!  Contact me here for more details on this and other duct tape crafts!

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