Monthly Archives: October 2013

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Duct Tape Pirate Costume for Dogs

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Make your last minute Halloween costume out of Duct Tape!!  Check out this adorable duct tape pirate costume for dogs!  My neighbor’s sweet puppy Koko was the best duct tape model for this.  The complete set with pirate coat and jolly roger sparkly hat are the perfect costume for your furry little ones.

I love that duct tape can make just about anything.  It’s perfect for Halloween.  Add details or customize your costume with duct tape accessories.

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Check out Koko’s killer pirate sword!

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Argh me mateys!!

I’d love to hear from you!  Tell me how you plan to dress up your pet this Halloween.  If you need any last minute Halloween costume ideas, contact me here.  I’d love to brainstorm with you and come up with some easy duct tape crafts you can do yourself.  I’ll even tell you how to make this cute duct tape pirate costume!

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Duct Tape Crafts – Die Cut Use #5 Pendant

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Just in time for Halloween.  I made this fun duct tape crafts out of my favored scallop circle die cut.  Sticking two duct tape die cuts together and adding an eyelet, I easily created this durable pendant for any occasion.  I love to add a little sparkle in every project.  This one is no different.  Adding a spider and a velvet ribbon, this pendant becomes a fun choker necklace perfect for Halloween parties or a fun addition to your Halloween costume.

Tell me your ideas for making duct tape die cuts into pendant necklaces.  Party favors, holidays, bridesmaids gifts… the possibilities are endless.

Contact me here for a full description of this and other duct tape crafts from The Elegant Duck.

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Elegant Glow in the Dark – Stick or Treat

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Here it is!!  My entry is in!!  I’ve entered these fun glow in the dark duct tape pumpkins in the Duck Brand Stick or Treat Halloween duct tape crafts contest.  Tell me what you think!

Would you make this for your home?  I used my filigree duct tape die cuts in glow in the dark duct tape (yes, they have that now!).  Duck Brand duct tapes also now come in little duct tape mini rolls that are thinner and easier to work with for more detailed projects.  The glow in the dark comes in the mini roll too.  I used this for my glow in the dark chevron pumpkin, which is kind of my new favorite!

I’m still working on getting a good night picture to show them glowing in the dark.  I think I can get them to glow better if they were in more direct sun, but they are on a north facing entry way that sees a lot of shade throughout the day.  I’d love to hear any suggestions on this!

What would you make with Glow in the Dark duct tape??

Contact me here to learn more about these Elegant Glow in the Dark pumpkins and to hear about other Halloween duct tape crafts from The Elegant Duck!

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Duct Tape Halloween Crafts – Die Cut Use #4 Garland

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Here are some fun and easy Duct Tape Halloween Crafts!  Make a sandwich out of two scallop circle duct tape die cuts and a piece of string or ribbon in between.  I used shiny silver string and all black scallop circle duct tape die cuts.  But you could use any color and any ribbon.  A decorative or spooky Halloween ribbon with coordinating colors of duct tape die cuts would be really fun.  The perfect homemade decorations for your next Halloween party.

We’ve made it to Use #4 for my scallop circle duct tape die cuts.  Join me in my challenge to find 101 duct tape crafts using these die cuts.  Share your ideas here or sign up for all the latest ideas from The Elegant Duck.

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Breast Cancer Warrior

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It’s PINKtober!  I love that every year we all rally together in October and celebrate the survivors of breast cancer and support those still fighting.  I love that it has become so common place to see pink everywhere, even on the NFL!  One of my favorite websites and campaigns is the Ford Warriors in Pink line of clothes.  The website is well done and the clothes are cool and gorgeous.  Plus, 100% of the proceeds are donated to help breast cancer charities.  Check it out!

I’ve always been a fan of spreading PINKtober year round.  Check out my PINK duct tape wallets.  I donate 50% of all PINK sales to breast cancer research.

We are more powerful in numbers… I know we will see the cure for cancer in our lifetime… we just have to!

I’d love to hear your Warriors in Pink stories, share them here.

I also love custom orders and would love to donate PINK duct tape items for your charity events.

Contact me here and to sign up for all the latest in duct tape crafts and PINKtober happenings!

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Duct Tape Halloween Costumes

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It’s that time of year… breakout the superhero masks!  I recently made this fun and easy duct tape craft for my kids.  They were attending a birthday party and had to dress as superheros.  The best way to find the perfectly matching mask is to make one yourself.  Stay tuned for more kids masks patterns, coming soon!  I’d love to hear your ideas!

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Superhero Arm Bands

Checkout another idea for Superhero Arm Bands.  My friend Lisa made these sparkling cool wrist cuffs for her little Superhero Easton using toilet paper rolls wrapped in shiny gold duct tape.  She also added elastic for adjustable easy on and off.

Whether it’s duct tape masks or duct tape arm band, these are the perfect durable duct tape crafts for dress up, duct tape Halloween costumes, and all kinds of kids fun!

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Contact me here for a free pattern and instructions on how to make these duct tape masks.  If you’re short on time, visit my etsy shop (duct-tape-halloween-costume-mask) to custom order the perfect mask for your little superhero, just in time for Halloween.

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Duct Tape Crafts – Die Cut Use #3

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Another fun use for duct tape die cuts!  My twins just turned 2!  I can’t believe it!  I love home made party decorations and I love how these turned out.  I bought these inexpensive pennant banners in coordinating colors and then attached my easy stick scallop circle die cuts in coordinating colored duct tape.  Then I layered on rhinestone letters for my sparkly girl and gunmetal pirate letters for my handsome boy!  A great fun easy way to make personalized party decorations for any occasion!

I’d love to hear from you!   Tell me what party decorations you’ve made or semi-homemade!

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Duct Tape Fashion

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Did anyone see this episode?  I’m drooling over this houndstooth!  The perfect combination of creativity… my two obsessions duct tape and fashion!  I love this show and I’m so excited to watch the full episode when I have a little me time.  Click here to see a little teaser.  This episode on Project Runway is inspired by Duck Brand Duct Tape’s scholarship program called Stuck at Prom, which I’ve wanted to learn more about.  I’ll post more details on that when we get closer to Prom season!  But, what a great idea.

I’d love to hear what you think of this and what fun ideas you have for using duct tape.  Stay tuned for more duct tape craft ideas!

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