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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

stamped twill tape



Here is a simple way you can personalize any gift, card or scrapbook page. You can use any stamp, ink pad, and twill tape to make a cute ribbon that will add a special touch to your gift.



We've used pigment and dye inks, and both work well. Staz-On is also an option. You can even use re-inkers to dye your twill a different color!

To personalize your twill tape, just cut it to the size you need, select your stamp and ink, and stamp away. Try repeating an image over and over, or using alphabet stamps to write a message. You can buy twill tape in various widths and colors, so the options are endless.

(In case you are wondering...here are the links to my stamps: Cupcake and Wish Big, Seattle Space Needle, Paris). Our friend Anne Beale also sells a collection of three sizes of twill tape on one card--a great way to test this technique out. Enjoy!

17 comments:

  1. Wow! So simple, yet very effective!! I like it!

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  2. Fabulous idea!! Will be doing this for Christmas I think!

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  3. Such a super cute idea! I'm going to have to try that once I get my stamps I ordered! :) Thanks so much!!!

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  4. These look just lovely - great idea using them for wrapping up a gift.

    Twill tape's also great for making labels for your own handsewn stuff - I use iron-on transfers then cut the tape into strips, sew them in and voila, your own brand!

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  5. I like the simplicity of it. Easy peasy. Thanks for the idea.

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  6. who knew...... and then we go and buy the stuff already stamped and look at the money we can save by doing it ourself and get the sayings we want too! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. The Space Needle stamp has been on my wish list for a while. Love how you used it!

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  8. Fabulous idea...thanks for sharing.

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  9. Thanks LBS BFF's! Here's the scoop for your readers.
    http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/aby/blog?directBlogUrl=/blog/78086/entry/twill_tape_stamping

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  10. This is so cute! What an awesome idea and it's so simple! :)
    -Bekah

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  11. I love these. Thanks for sharing you talent and fab ideas!!!!

    Ta'

    Beq
    http://beqdesign.blogspot.com/

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  12. I just love your little birdie secrets!! Thanks for sharing!

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