Mini Review: Tape it and Make it

Various crafts made out of duct tape.

The Good: The book's split up into categories: Accessories, bags, stickers, toys...I think the Vest would be fun to make. The directions are great - complete with pictures. I love the Penguin pillow. Very creative craft ideas.

The Bad: I wish the projects had levels - some of them look a bit harder than others.

Overall Verdict: A great book for someone who loves creating projects with duct tape. I'm guessing this book will get checked out frequently at the library.

Cover Thoughts: LOVE the edging of the cover to look like duct tape
Source: My Library

Duct Tape Programs

Over at my other blog, I'm talking about a few crafting programs. Check it out!

Review: Stick It!

Do you love duct tape or know someone who dies? This is the perfect book for them. There's 99 things they can make with duct tape - obviously more if you use the patterns and your own creativity.

At the library I've previously make Duct Tape Beach Bags and Ties. Both were popular programs. This book brought ideas that seemed obvious, but I knew I would never have thought of them. Now, I can't wait to try them out.

Jewelry? Awesome - love it
Bookmark? - This librarian thinks that's wicked cool.
Cards? Super Cool
Belts? Neat- a great way to remain unique, but stylish.
Headbands, barrettes, cell phone case, coasters, photo frames, a mini chandelier...the list goes on and on. 

My Thoughts: I really like this book. There are a number of great ideas I will use both personally and professionally. I'll be making some gifts, hopefully some for Christmas, and I'll be using several for programs at the library. It's super creative! I love the layout. Each project has a 2 page spread with a photo combined with detailed directions and little sketches just in case you need them. 

Here's a peek at a cool project:

Great for crafty people, people interesting in fashion, or people who love duct tape!

Cover Thoughts: Creative and fabulous
Source: Sent for review

Library Craft: Duct Tape Ties

I found this online and posted it to Pinterest. It doesn't take long if you're used to working with Duct Tape. I did this two weeks ago with the teens at the library.

The instructions are here. I traced the tie with on paper and used that for the template.

Here are some of the ties created during the event:

Have you used Duct Tape with your teens? What sorts of projects do you do??

Trick or Treat Duct Tape Bag

A little something fun for my niece, Emily!