How to Make Gifts Out of Duct Tape (Seriously, They're Good)
No longer just the vaguely silver quick-fix adhesive to sagging car bumpers and old slippers (just me?), today’s duct tape is definitely sitting pretty on the DIY supply shelf. Grab a few rolls of neon brights, animal print patterns and even shades of metallic at a hardware or craft supply store. Then tug, pinch and snip your way to the 10 genius DIY gift ideas below.
1. Striped Duct Tape iPhone Case
via I Spy DIY
Layer stripes of duct tape to transform a plain phone case into a personalized work of art.
2. Fringed Duct Tape Necklaces
Mix bulk gold chain with fringed duct tape shapes to create Etsy-worthy necklaces for all the cool girls in your life.
3. Mini Bow Garland
via Studio DIY
Make a reusable party garland for your favorite hostess by churning out a bunch of duct tape bows and attaching them to baker’s twine in coordinating colors.
4. Tassel Bookmark
via SwellMayde
Your fellow book club members will be jealous until they get their very own sturdy duct tape tassel to mark their spots.
5. Metallic Paper Bag Planter
via Design Mom
Repurpose a brown paper bag by reinforcing it with metallic duct tape. Use as a decorative outer shell to that potted plant for your new neighbor.
6. Duct Tape Can Vase
via Julep.
Succulents and art supplies both look pretty in these artfully duct taped aluminum can vases.
7. Duct Tape Feather Gift Wrap
Bundle together a few duct tape feathers to up the wow factor on gift wrap.
8. Geometric Duct Tape Clipboard
via A Bubbly LIfe
The Type A in your life will be thrilled to organize on top of this punchy geometric clipboard.
9. Bright Bobby Pin Bows
via Neon Jello
Create a duct tape hair bow for every outfit in your closet.
10. Duct Tape Keychain
Help your spacey friend keep track of their keys with a cute keychain handle that you can make in minutes!
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