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7/26/11

Metal tag

Having bought 3 rolls of metal tape a long time ago, I sometimes find a need to play with it. I didn't want a huge project, so I made a simple tag. I cut a tag shape out of chipboard to which I simply glued chipboard letters to. While the glue was drying, I used my paper cutter, to cut the metal tape into random size squares. I then just willy-nilly started sticking the metal tape onto the tag covering the tag and chipboard letters completely. I even covered the backside of the tag as well. Next, I burnished the metal tape around each letter being careful not to break through the tape. I used nail polish remover to remove the red logo on the metal tape. Once that was finished, I took a regular ol' pen and started poking holes along each edge of the squares of metal tape giving it the appearance of being riveted together.
Lastly, I painted black paint onto the tag and using a facecloth, rubbed it into the crevices to give it a time worn appearance. I used gray vintage seam binding to finish off the tag. Easy peasy~

6 comments:

  1. That is wonderfully done!! I love that plumbers tape and love to use my cuttlebug folders on it...try it! I got mine at Harbor Freight and it does not have the red letters on it...
    Karla

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  2. another great idea from the amazing Cheryl!! love it! metal tape.. who'd a thunk?!
    have a great day! xo
    vivian

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  3. I love this! I would never have thought of it.

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  4. Wow! This looks absolutely awesome!

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  5. this is so cool! I've never heard of metal tape! it will be a must on my next shopping trip! thanks for sharing your talent!

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  6. Love what you did with this tag Cheryl......how creative! It's right up my alley, design wise, so I'm especially drawn to it. I hope it inspires me to try something with it.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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