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in Crafting· Crafts· kid crafts· Organizing

How to make adorable accessories from DUCT TAPE

Yes, you read that right. Yes, “adorable” and “duct tape” are in the same sentence.

No, I’m not insane {at least I hope I’m not!} 😉

Last week I whipped up some ca-ute accessories for my daughters room made from, you guessed it… Duct Tape.
I first showed these cute accessories over at Someday Crafts.

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Srsly, are these not just the cutest things ever? And I made them all with zebra-printed Duct Tape and random accessories laying around the house.

I first saw this Duct Tape at WalMart and was smitten. How can I incorporate it into a project?

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Here’s a play-by-play of how I made these fun accessories. Think outside the box and try to see what fun things you can create with duct tape!

For the storage boxes, I found three identical shipping boxes (you can purchase them at Wal-Mart for about .50¢ each). I taped the bottoms shut and cut off the top flaps.

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I started by adding the Duct Tape around the entire top of the box. I left enough to fold it over to create a finished edge.

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Once it’s around the box, just fold it over the edge and smoosh it down.

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After the top edge was folded I wrapped the duct tape around the box, one layer at a time. In total it took 4 layers to cover each of the boxes.

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To make the tissue box, I started with a basic plastic tissue container. The duck theme in their bathroom is getting retired soon {hopefully very soon}, so it was a perfect way to recycle an accessory that otherwise would have ended up at goodwill.

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I started by adding layers to the top of the box, then wrapped the tape around the sides of the box.

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The top was a little tricky. I taped across the hole, then got a razor blade and cut little triangles around the hole and folded them all under the inside of the tissue box. Here’s a picture of the inside of the box:

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My boxes were cute, but still a little boring, so I found some hot pink grosgrain ribbon and hot glued it around the top and bottom of each box. Then I tied some bows and glued them on as well. The boxes have 5/8″ ribbon and the tissue box and candle each have 3/8″ ribbon. (I buy all my ribbon from Ribbons and Bows oh My!.)

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Now my daughter has some fun accessories for her bedroom!

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I was having so much fun taping everything in sight, so I added some of the funky Duct Tape to a candle as well!

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I do want to mention though, this candle is strictly for decorative purposes ONLY. DO NOT BURN IT. If you attempt this project, the Duct Tape and ribbon are both extremely flammable!!

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Aren’t they just so fun?! What little girl wouldn’t want hot pink and zebra-print accessories?

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My total cost was about $8.00. Each roll of Duct Tape is around $4.00 and this project took 2 rolls. All the other accessories I already had on hand.

Have you made anything fun with Duct Tape? I’d love more ideas!

Filed Under: Crafting, Crafts, kid crafts, Organizing Tagged With: duct tape, duct tape crafts, storage boxes, Zebra, zebra duct tape

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Comments

  1. Vivienne says

    03/29/2011 at 9:05 pm

    Adorable! Duct tape has come long way, baby!

    Reply
  2. Mik says

    03/29/2011 at 9:06 pm

    Love it! Especially the bins. I’ve been passing by the fancy duct tape for a while now wondering what people did with the stuff. Now I know, you can do a lot. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Lei says

    03/29/2011 at 9:17 pm

    I’ve used a strip of it around a candle before, and made a cardboard envelope for a photography gift certificate. I love that stuff! The damask print is my fave. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Rebecca@This Present Life says

    03/29/2011 at 9:19 pm

    I’ll have to admit, I didn’t think you could actually pull of “cute” duct tape accessories…but I am sold! LOVE the storage box idea! I might have to check out the duct tape at my Wal Mart 😉

    Reply
  5. Cindy says

    03/29/2011 at 9:20 pm

    Okay, this is totally cute! My 11 year old daughter is totally into making duct tape purses and has about every color they make. We may have to use the cheetah themed duct tape to decorate up her room. Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  6. Denyse@ My Crazy Beautiful Life says

    03/29/2011 at 9:27 pm

    I was at Staple the other day and they had a whole section of duct tape in a variety of colors and designs…they also sell square sheets of duct tape…I was thinking “WOW” duct tape has come a long way…

    Reply
  7. Karen says

    03/29/2011 at 9:30 pm

    They have camo duct tape too. Wouldn’t that be cool in a boys room???

    Reply
  8. Kristina says

    03/29/2011 at 9:34 pm

    Seriously! Only two rolls! Wow! That went a long way! This is something I’ll have to try for my new apartment!

    Reply
  9. Jodi says

    03/29/2011 at 9:45 pm

    Who knew?! I have never seen duct tape like that ever! What a great way to use it! Great job!

    Reply
  10. Brittany Sorensen says

    03/29/2011 at 9:46 pm

    I gotta admit. I clicked on your blog post with the thought, “Adorable? Duct tape? No way. But I’ll humor her, read the post, and keep my comments of how hideous duct tape is to myself.”

    I stand corrected. I am thinking I should make my own cute accessories now.

    Reply
  11. Janna says

    03/29/2011 at 9:50 pm

    I read your title and didn’t believe anything cute could be done with duct tape. Gotta admit, I was wrong!

    Reply
  12. April @ Chronicles of a Compulsive Decorator says

    03/29/2011 at 11:05 pm

    Just today I saw a display of duct tape at Michael’s and for as much as I wanted to grab some of those fun-colored rolls, I couldn’t think of anything to do with them! LOVE these ideas!! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Karena says

    03/29/2011 at 11:28 pm

    Allison too too amazing. You are full of surprises and this all is so fun for your daughter!!

    I have a Giveaway from The Zhush I know you will love! Come & join!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

    Reply
  14. denise says

    03/30/2011 at 12:16 am

    my dad always says you can use duct tape, and he is right!!!

    Reply
  15. Michelle @ {Loving Every Second} says

    03/30/2011 at 12:21 am

    Brilliant! I was just thinking about how I could make a cute tissue box cover. You gave me the answer! Duct tape! Who knew . . .

    Reply
  16. Kimberly says

    03/30/2011 at 1:41 am

    OMG, I saw that tape tonight when I was at Tarjay and thought it was so cute! Very fancy stuff. You can get it in hot pink and turquoise, too, as well as a really pretty black-and-white damask pattern. Neat stuff! Love your projects with it, your daughter must feel special that she has some neat new things made especially for her by her mom!

    Best,

    Kimberly

    Reply
  17. Katharine says

    03/30/2011 at 2:39 am

    If you just put one band of duck tape in the middle of the candle, would it still be flamable? Or maybe it could be put around a glass container. Hm…all the ideas. It looks great! You must be patient to work with all that tape. lol

    Reply
  18. SueAnn says

    03/30/2011 at 5:09 am

    Love that duct tape!!!! And your accessories are adorable!!
    So cute!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

    Reply
  19. Terry says

    03/30/2011 at 6:36 am

    Wow I’m shocked that something so cute started life as duct tape, lol. I will definitely be picking up some next time I’m at Walmart. Great idea.

    Reply
  20. casey martinez says

    03/30/2011 at 6:43 am

    I blog hopped here from somewhere, somehow and YEAH, I love a blog with creative inspiration and fun ideas like this duct tape box!!! Who woulda thought. I want to make a creation with duct tape now. So excited!! Looking forward to following you more in the future;0

    Reply
  21. Stephanie says

    03/30/2011 at 7:15 am

    Awesome! I always see it, but I could not think of what to do with it! Love it!!!

    Reply
  22. PrettyPauline says

    03/30/2011 at 8:11 am

    GO GIRL! This is PRECIOUS!!!! I can’t wait to try something like this myself!

    Reply
  23. christine kellejian says

    03/30/2011 at 9:02 am

    I totally LOVE the zebra goodies you made..My 13 yr old dau. room is hot pink and zebra, guess I will be making some awesome bins..Thanks so much!! oh, btw, where did you find that awesome bedside table?

    Reply
  24. Alissa says

    03/30/2011 at 4:07 pm

    So cute! I love the photo showing the “how-to” for the hole on top of the tissue container.

    Reply
  25. Tia says

    03/30/2011 at 8:16 pm

    Genious!! I can’t believe I never thought of this. And I love zebra and pink. My girls are so getting some new bins for their bedroom. Also, the family pictures are to die for!! LOVE them! Thanks for the ideas!

    Reply
  26. Pat says

    03/30/2011 at 9:06 pm

    My kinda decorating!! Love the zebra print ~

    Reply
  27. Lauren Seibert says

    03/31/2011 at 8:15 am

    So I was flipping through the Justice catalog this morning and what did I see? The Zebra tape! Look at page 21!
    http://www.shopjustice.com/Girls-Clothing-Online-Catalog/Summer1-2011/

    I am LOVING the paint splatter tape! In fact I have a shelf a picked up for my daughters room at Salvation Army that I think I’m going to cover in it! YAY!

    Reply
  28. Promotional Pens says

    04/02/2011 at 4:21 am

    Duct tape is what holds the world together…isn’t it? Very Creative… Nice job!

    Reply
  29. Zaponka says

    04/14/2011 at 6:52 am

    It’s funny and simple gift-boxes, they are pretty nice, but in Ukraine I can not find something like duct tape

    Reply
  30. Jessica Dougherty says

    04/17/2011 at 1:00 pm

    SOOOOO cute! I never in a million years would have thought of this. Very economical AND stylish! Love it 🙂

    Reply
  31. Stevie says

    04/20/2011 at 9:15 pm

    I saw you shared this sometime a few weeks ago and it totally inspired me to make my garage organization look prettier (not as pretty though). Unfortunately, the duct tape I got was thin enough to see the diaper box underneath… but it still looks better than a whole bunch of diaper boxes on shelves 🙂

    Reply
  32. Sandra says

    04/25/2011 at 8:54 pm

    That is awesome. I need some temporary storage but want everything to be cute. have lots of jars, cans, boxes… Now, all I need is some duct tape!

    Reply
  33. Amy @ All In A Day says

    04/25/2011 at 9:11 pm

    So simple, so clever, soooooo cute! Love, love, love it!

    Reply
  34. Mia says

    04/26/2011 at 10:07 am

    Great ideas!
    I made a cupcake stand using wooden orange crates and the same duct tape.
    http://logansbabyblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/logans-jungle-party.html

    Reply
  35. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says

    04/26/2011 at 6:23 pm

    These all turned out amazing! I did this with a small box to hold notepaper that I made as a free download for followers and customers. It turned out great–I liked the cute duct tape box better than the paper 🙂
    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com

    Reply
  36. TJ says

    04/27/2011 at 11:06 am

    Very cool! New follower from the blog hop. 🙂 Have a great day! http://www.MeasuringFlower.com

    Reply
  37. Michele says

    04/28/2011 at 1:57 pm

    This is my first visit to your blog today and I saw this post. I can’t believe it I just bought this tape a few days ago for a mother’s day craft I’m doing. My son was asking for duct tape to make something his friend told him about and when I saw this I just had to buy it.

    I have to say that those cardboard storage boxes will hold up quite well.

    Reply
  38. gail says

    05/02/2011 at 6:38 pm

    too darn cute! I got a free sheet of this pattern from their fb page.
    It’s pretty small though.
    I love duct tape!
    gail
    thanks for sharing @ catch as catch can

    Reply
  39. Gena Thomas says

    07/03/2011 at 5:07 pm

    Wow. I LOVE this idea. I am going to have to make a run to the duct tape dept and see what I can find. Nothing like duct tape, hot glue and super glue. We could probably save the world. lol.

    Reply
  40. dianna says

    08/04/2011 at 12:11 pm

    hey use the squares of duct tape as like a tile wallpaper…… my daughter had fun doing that!

    Reply
  41. Sue Wilhelm says

    08/19/2011 at 9:30 am

    WOW… I haven’t even seem duct tape like this. I must live a very sheltered life. With 5 kids and 8 grandkids, I may go broke getting things whipped up for Christmas, but this is just too GENIUS not to do. Great blog, I am now a follower.

    Reply
  42. Julia Hayes says

    09/11/2011 at 5:47 pm

    Love it! I just redid my daughter’s room black, white and pink and actually saw the zebra print duct tape at WalMart and wondered what I could use it for. Then I shook myself, cause just cause it’s black and white doesn’t mean I have to put it in her room! But it feels like it! And now I know I was right. Plus you could use the boxes ramen noodles come in and not even have to shell out 50 cents for a box and/or cut the flaps off! I’ve been using them to organize stuff in my pantry already, now I’m going to go make them fabulous! Thanks!

    Reply
  43. Hannah says

    09/16/2011 at 3:38 pm

    i think that was an awesome idea i will do that to my room and it will b adorable! THANKS!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  44. Kim says

    12/02/2011 at 6:55 pm

    That’s really cool. I started making wallets and roses out of duct tape 5 days ago, it never crossed my mind to make something like that. It looks so pretty!!!

    Reply
  45. mtb says

    12/20/2011 at 3:54 pm

    cute!!!!!

    try youtube and type in duck tape rose it is so cool

    Reply
  46. Nancy says

    01/26/2012 at 12:27 pm

    I just found you on Pinterest!! Love the cute accessories! We used the same duct tape to jazz up our teachers’ Christmas gifts this year. The teachers loved the gifts!!

    http://chickenscowschildren.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/saving-on-christmas-gifts-teachers-gifts/

    Reply
  47. me says

    02/26/2012 at 4:04 pm

    Those things are so cool! Maybe I’ll try them out for myself!! Thanks for showing! 😀

    Reply
  48. terri straton says

    02/29/2012 at 3:36 pm

    We redid my daughter’s room in hot pink and zebra for her birthday in January . . . I can’t wait to try a few of these ideas!

    We used duck tape to cover her outlet covers 🙂 . . . they turned out GREAT . . .

    Reply
  49. Alex says

    03/03/2012 at 5:19 pm

    This stinks!:( . All I have is plain clear duct tape not helping not giving me any ideas either

    Reply
  50. Alex says

    03/03/2012 at 5:25 pm

    I am sorry about what I said I just can’t get any ideas about the clear duck tape

    Reply
  51. Honesty Noyce says

    03/11/2012 at 8:42 am

    I love these bins! I’ve been trying to find some fabric totes to go in the new nursery and having the hardest time. I think this will come in handy. Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
  52. Brittany says

    03/17/2012 at 10:43 pm

    I love the zebra print duct tape! There are so many possibilities! Your bathroom storage looks great!

    Reply
  53. Jill says

    03/31/2012 at 9:49 am

    What a great idea! Redecorating the kids’ rooms and my daughter just picked this exact theme for her room! She needs storage (on a budget) for accessories and I was stumped. Thanks so much for the idea, I think she’ll love it and have fun making them too!

    Reply
  54. Sonja Mitchell says

    04/03/2012 at 8:41 am

    We are making over my daughters room in just these colors, hot pink and zebra! We painted her room hot pink and used the zebra duct tape on the wood trim around her window, door, closet and outlet covers. I am also going to put two strips on her pink lamp shade to make it tie in with the zebra theme. So excited to read this post and now my husbands comment that I am “taking it a little too far” does not faze me. I am going to get shipping boxes today and make her some super cute storage – thanks for the fabulous idea!

    Reply
  55. Amanda Young says

    04/13/2012 at 10:11 pm

    I agree with all the comments about how cute these projects are! However, I want to know where you got that super cute side table? I love it for a girls’ room!! Thanks for the great post! ~Amanda

    Reply
  56. Duct Tape Star Wars says

    04/21/2012 at 11:27 am

    “What little girl wouldn’t want hot pink and zebra-print accessories?”

    Little gir??l!!! Heck, I’m 36 years old, and I want these accessories!!!

    Reply
  57. Becky says

    05/28/2012 at 6:12 pm

    I’ve used leopard print duct tape to recover an old wooden stool. Turned out very cute! Our Walmart has snowflake and sweater print duct tape on clearance for $1 a roll right now! Plan to use the snowflake print on Kraft paper to wrap Christmas presents this year!!

    Reply
  58. Jessica Manuel says

    06/01/2012 at 11:47 am

    I LOVE colored duck tape!!! I’ve made: a bag (for holdin clothes when I go somewhere), a lil bag to hold my bathroom supplys in my big bag (toothbrush,brush,n loofa),a purse,a cell phone holder,sunglasses holder,wallet,coin holder,holder for my remotes, another cell phone holder,n about 3 r 4 ipod cases. I LOVE DUCK TAPE!!!

    Reply
  59. Carol Haddock says

    06/06/2012 at 7:03 am

    I’m not very crafty, at all. Yesterday I was shopping in Michaels when I came across this duck tape and loved it. But, I thought, “What does anybody use that for? Wrapping packages?” Today, I see what YOU did with this adorable duck tape. I can’t wait to go back and get some for myself!!!! Thanks for the great post. CH

    Reply
  60. erin straker says

    06/13/2012 at 10:42 am

    For the clear duct tape you can make a wallet or purse.

    Reply
  61. Rebecca Mojica says

    07/31/2012 at 10:53 am

    i made roses, clutch like bags, bracelets, bows, and rings. It is cheap and fun to make stuff out of duct tape. <3 P.S. I am only 16. :)<3

    Reply
  62. Jen says

    09/15/2012 at 11:44 pm

    Umm not sure how exactly I found your blog, but I loooove this idea, it is EXACTLY what I’ve been needing!! I need some cute bins for closet storage in my kids’ room (they share, so the closet can get kinda wild!), I will use for undies, socks, PJs etc… Thank you SOO much for your inspiration. I was thinking I would like the bottom to be “lined” since they will prob get quite a bit of use in our situation, and when I looked at your pic again, I knew immediately what to do! I will take the 2 long flaps and duct tape them together and cover the rest of them in the tape too and then put in the bottom of the box, I really think that would work haha! I can’t wait – thanks again, God bless you!

    Reply
  63. Tara says

    10/27/2012 at 7:01 pm

    I have also used duck tape to cover a mirror when my daughter wanted everything zebra print we got stuff from yard sales and thrift stores and covered it all in duck tape we even used it to frame out the door jams in her room we went through about 5 rolls n she loved helping me…. Loved this where u added the ribbon to it makes the hole thing….. Thanks for the great idea…

    Reply
  64. laura says

    10/27/2012 at 8:58 pm

    we used zebra print duct tape to turn a plain old black side table into a zebra print one my daughter loved it thought it was cool

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  65. bailey says

    11/24/2012 at 8:54 pm

    I thing is an asome holder for things.

    Reply
  66. Tiffany says

    02/08/2013 at 4:16 am

    Oh hey yeah that is sooo cool, where did you get the hot pink duct tape from:-) ? How much is it?:-)

    Reply
  67. maya says

    02/10/2013 at 6:43 pm

    F@#$!

    Reply
  68. Paige says

    03/18/2013 at 8:33 am

    I am 8 and SHOCKED how you did that your daughter must be very happy to have a mom like you

    Reply
    • Morgan says

      04/30/2013 at 9:07 am

      I am ten years old and I love what you did…I might do that for my dad for his tools with my Eagles football duct tape…and of course maybe three or four for myself. (Duh!)

      Reply
  69. peyton says

    05/10/2013 at 10:05 pm

    so cute but can you make stuff for baby showers

    Reply
  70. gisel y. says

    06/02/2013 at 10:04 am

    AWESOME

    Reply
  71. Melly says

    07/02/2013 at 12:31 pm

    U think ur creations are SO cool , I have made new chair out of duct tape and SO much more I have 20 rolls of duct tape and want more but since I’m a preteen I can’t afford a ton

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  72. Linda K says

    07/27/2013 at 10:45 pm

    wish I saw your pic before I gave gifts to my granddaughter. I need to add some ribbon!

    Reply
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