Washi Tube Happy Mail

Oh my HAPPY MAIL! 
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!

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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