Oh my HAPPY MAIL!
Today I'm sharing an upcycled project using an empty
washi tape tube and other various goodies from Doodlebug Design.
Today I'm sharing an upcycled project using an empty
washi tape tube and other various goodies from Doodlebug Design.
Here are a few supplies that I used from my stash:
First, I wanted to create my own 1" circle stickers using the
new Doodle Stamps. To do so, I added an adhesive backing to a sheet of
Neena cardstock. Next, I die-cut 1" circles from the sticker paper and
then stamped various images with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.
After coloring the images with alcohol markers, I embellished with itty
bitty pieces such as shaped sprinkles and very small stickers from the Mini Icons.
Before starting on the tube transformation, I cleaned away the
adhesive residue and dirt with glass cleaner. The stickers on the lid
of the tube were also peeled away and cleaned.
I knew that I wanted to add a couple rolls of washi tape
to the container, so I found the measurement needed with that in mind.
I cut a piece of lightweight chipboard (from the back of a 6X6 paper
pad works great!) to the width and height needed.
Next, I cut two strips 1.5" wide and then scored at 1".
These two tabs will be added to the first chipboard piece to form the insert.
I covered the chipboard with patterns of 6X6 papers and then
adhered the smaller strips to the larger piece. Next I
cut paper to cover not only the remaining chipboard, but the tabs as well.
The divider now slides into place and the slots can be filled!
I covered the mini clothespins with leftover pieces of paper and
made some monthly calendar flags using the new stamps.
After filling the four slots with goodies, I also added a divider to the top!
Above you'll see that I threaded on a single sequin to the mini paper
clips and nestled them inside the rolls of washi tape.
To keep the paper clips from sliding down into the tube,
I made a circle divider and punched a notch so that it's easily removed.
Finally, the lid was embellished with a large bow and a
ring holding several tags and shaped clips.
There are so many ways that you could modify this design to
make your happy mail one-of-a-kind!
Doodlebug Products Used:
Mini Paperclips
Sequins
Boutique Buttons
Mini Clothespins
Gingham Assortment Washi Tape (and tube)
Odds and Ends
Mini Icon Stickers
Doodle Stamps
Cute Clips
Petite Prints 6X6 Paper Pads
