Some people do have the most genius ideas. I came across the idea of making customised tape over at Domesticali who, in turn, had come across the inspiration here. I have oodles of double-sided tape - having bought several rolls of it cheap at a boot sale some while ago - plus I keep hold of empty envelopes to write shopping lists on. I'd never really taken much notice of the insides of the envelopes before but when I peered in I found there was rather a pleasing variety of patterns.
Half an hour with the scissors and double-sided tape and I've ended up with a goodly pile of fancy customised tape for free.
So far I've only used it to do a few more 'Making Good Use' labels - although I'm rather pleased with the 'Mad Men' style patterns the tape has. I can see a lot of uses for this tape though, especially when it comes to wrapping presents for the males in the family. Brown paper and lace wrapped pressies wouldn't do it for them but brown paper sealed with blue or grey customised tape just might.
ETA. Just found even more fabulous customised tape ideas at Ginger and George here.
I love this idea! Thanks for the link to check out more too...very cool. I've used the inside of envelopes before to decorate note cards ( http://fourmilesnorthofnowhere.blogspot.com/2011/05/saturdays-snail-mail_21.html ), so this is something I will definitely try.
Posted by: kathleen | 08/31/2011 at 07:31 PM
What a fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing. Scarlett x
Posted by: scarlett | 09/01/2011 at 08:40 PM
Thanks for that post, Elizabeth, it's a great idea.
Am now planning to go through the office recycling bin when I go back to work on Monday.
Have a lovely weekend.
Posted by: Maureen | 09/02/2011 at 11:16 PM
Your tags look wonderful! Am so glad you liked the idea, and thanks a million for linking back to my blog.
Am off to explore the rest of your green and thrifty ideas now...
Posted by: Kirsty | 09/05/2011 at 01:34 PM