Consignment!

The duck tape flower pens are a huge hit!  I sold some to my friend Kim to use at the doctor's office she works at.  She said just about everyone that comes in there comments on them, and the people who own a flower shop in that town had her ask me to make more.  I made 12 of them, and Kim delivered them today.  They called and asked if I would like to put some of my other creations in their shop on consignment!!!!  Awesome!  I am super excited!  Now I just need to find time to make more stuff to take up there. 

Trying Out a New Idea

I made a much more elaborate wallet!  More pockets, a mirror and a change holder!  $20.  Enjoy!

 The ID holder flips up to reveal the mirror!  The change holder is big enough to hold change, but compact enough to still be able to fold the wallet flat.  The top flap contains 6 card holders.

 I also placed a "hidden" pocket behind the mirror.

 The large divided pocket.

 The closed wallet.

I'm a Slacker

Haven't had time to update much lately... my real job is interfering with my duck tape creativity time lately.  But, the duck tape flower pens are a hit, I've been receiving requests for them left and right.  Apparently they make good stocking stuffers.  :)

I Might Get to do Wedding Decorations!

A friend at work is getting married, and I might get to make a bunch of flower pens in her wedding colors!  These are the samples I made her, hope she likes them!

Duck Tape Flower Pens!!!

Someone will definitely try to steal your pen if it's a duck tape flower pen... and you can spray them with your favorite fragrance to get a more "flowery" experience.

The price for these is $1 each, or $5 for 6, $10 for 12, etc.

More creations

Another checkbook style wallet:

 The inside large pocket has a divider, so its like two pockets

 Red and leopard print folding wallet:

I am selling these and more online at http://www.etsy.com/shop/Ducktapedivaish?ref=pr_profile  For those out of state, I thought I would make it easier to pay.  I can accept paypal and money orders.

I can also make custom pieces, let me know what color combination, and what style you would like.

Selling Online

I set up an account at www.etsy.com to sell my duck tape creations!  This is what I have so far, so check it out!  http://www.etsy.com/shop/Ducktapedivaish?ref=pr_profile

Super Cool Girlie Wallets

I wanted a cool wallet like the one I made for Renee, so I made one!  Also, I decided that I'll give a little sneak peak at how I make these brilliant creations:


Start by laying strips of duck tape sticky side up, slightly overlapping each other.

Lay your patterned strips sticky side down, slightly overlapping, on top of the sticky side up, so the sticky sides are together.  This is what is called making duck tape "fabric."  Once you get this down, you can make virtually anything.

Trim off the uneven edges.

Fold the "fabric" into the basic shape that you want it.  Cut strips of duck tape to the length of the seal you want to make.

Fold the strips lengthwise, and place it sticky side out, connecting the sides together.  This is very important, because it ensures that you don't have any sticky spots on the inside of your creation.

Make smaller "fabric" pieces for your pockets.

Fold the "fabric" in half.  Use one piece to secure the back of the pocket so that there are no holes behind your pockets.

Use the same technique above to secure the sides of the pockets.

Lay your pockets on top of each other evenly spaced.

To get the plastic window, I cut apart badge/ID holders.  A pack of 12 of these is $3-$4.

Cut tiny strips to go over 3 edges of the plastic.

Fold these sticky side out to secure this pocket to the larger pocket behind it.

Stick all the pockets to the wallet.

Cover all of the showing sticky side out edges, to fully secure the pockets down.  I use a Safeway card to make sure that the pockets will fit cards easily.

I use velcro for the flap.  This is the finished inside of the wallet.

Finished closed wallet.  I may add a strap in the style of the purses I've made, but I haven't decided if I want to do that yet.

 

Update:  Decided to go with the strap.  I like to be as hands-free as possible.

Pink Ribbon Wallet

I was asked to make a wallet for a breast cancer survivor, and this is what I came up with:

The price for these is $15.  It's higher than the other wallets of this style so that I can take some of the proceeds and donate it to breast cancer research.

Christmas is Early for Renee!

These are some custom pieces I made for my super awesome friend, Renee.  All together this took about 3 rolls.  So price for a purse/bag that big alone, I'm thinking $35-$40.  It took forever and it was a pain in the ass working with the base sheet that big.  Not to mention lining up the stripes.

I think this wallet is super cool, price $15.

Of course, for Renee, this is Christmas!!!  And no, I won't be able to wait until Christmas to give it to her, lol.

My Current Supply of Duck Tape

I have so many choices to work with!  I'll be coming up with prices on my creations soon... Right now I'm thinking along the lines of $10 for a wallet, $15 for a small purse, $25-$30 for a big purse.  I also have some ideas of other things to make that I have yet to play with.

My Attempt at Purses

My first attempt at a purse, functionally it turned out ok, I don't like the design though.

I like this second one a lot.  Its kind of small, so it can only hold a wallet or a phone, but its a good "night out" purse.  The strap is long enough that you can go across your body with it.

Non-zebra wallets

My attempt at some non-zebra wallets, for those who do not love zebra print as much as I do:



Although the leopard print is kinda cheesy looking, I think I managed to make this look alright.

This one I don't love so much... I had a difficult time deciding what colors to pair the rock print with.  Next time I think I'll use it with the chrome.

Is It Ok If I Assign a Different Meaning?

I originally interpreted this way differently than the rape connotation I realized later.  My thought upon first seeing this was an image of chaos and destruction, or just a lot of broken stuff (the "No! No! No! part), turned into something beautiful and artistically genius by the virtues of duck tape. (The "Mmm-mmm-mmm!" part).  So I was bummed minutes later when I realized the true connotation.  I really want to like this poster, but now I don't feel right about it.  Sad face.

Zebra Duck Tape!!! Finally!!!

So I have been looking for the zebra duck tape for MONTHS. No seriously, since July to be exact. Well I finally found some, and here's some of the creations I have come up with so far:


This was my first attempt at a wallet.  Turned out nice, but I forgot to secure the backs of the pockets.  Still functional, but AHHHH!!! for someone who leans toward OCD like me.

This was a lanyard ID holder thing I made as a joke for someone at work.

 My perfected zebra wallet!