DIY: Masking Tape Stickers - Easter Edition
Hi sweets! My apologies for being a bit late today. If you caught yesterday's DIY post then you'll be one step ahead for today's project...Easter Masking Tape Stickers. These are so fun, easy to make, and the design/use possibilities are truly endless. I created an egg and bunny silhouette template so you can follow along with my project, but you can design your own shapes if you'd prefer. To use these templates just click the image (a full size will open in a new window) and drag it to your desktop to save and use.
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For this project you will use the same method and supplies as used in the Layered Masking Tape Borders yesterday with the addition of the Easter shape templates. Your templates should be printed on cardstock (for best results) and then cut out around the outlines. Note: You don't need to own Japanese masking tape in order to have fun with this project—a roll of standard masking or painters tape will do just fine (though the results will not be as colorful of course).
If you will be using your stickers to create a greeting card or to decorate a notebook (such as I did), gather these supplies as well. You can use your stickers in so many ways, so be creative and have fun with it (glass candle votives would look especially nice)!
Layer portions of tape onto a segment of Parchment Paper taking care to arrange pieces to cover the entire area of your shape template.
Place your template on top of your prepared tape and carefully cut around the outer edges.
Save the any tape scraps you have left over for future projects. If you'd like, you can even use a craft punch to cut out shapes (not all craft punches will be suited for this, so proceed with care if you do decide to use one). The punch I used here is from the Martha Stewart line available at Michael's craft stores.
If you want to punch out a hole for the rabbit's eye you can do so with a small craft punch (it looks good both ways though...so don't fret if you don't have a hole punch available). Peel the backing from your stickers and adhere to your desired surface.
You don't have to have fancy store-bought cards for this project. To create mine, I just cut a piece of cardstock to fit an envelope I had on hand, drew a wobbly little border for pizzazz, and placed my bunny inside. Easy and cheap!
For decorative Easter egg stickers, just follow the same process using the provided template.
I hope you'll have a blast creating your own stickers! I'd love to see what you come up with if you'd like to share! xo Ez
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| by Ez Thursday, April 14, 2011 
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I love this! too cute.
This is SO adorable and clever! Now I have the perfect excuse to stock up on Japanese masking tape :) This sticker idea can be used for so many different projects; Thank you for sharing!
Another genius idea Ez!!! How cute is that bunny?!?
That bunny is so cute!! great idea!!!
I am loving your ideas for masking tape! I can't wait to get my hands on some :)
oh - lovely tutorial - and that sticky tape stuff is fantabulous - I must get my hands on some x
Such a cute idea! Thanks so much for sharing!
So adorable and inventive. Clever and cute at the same time, I'm surely going to use this idea for my Easter crafts. Thank you !
I love these! Can you tell us where you buy your masking tape? I found a lot on etsy, but I'm sure there are other resources I'm not coming up with.
Thanks!
These are adorable! I just need more masking tape. I love mine so much that I get nervous about using it--I want to keep it forever! It's funny how that happens with my favorite supplies.
This is such a cute idea! I definitely have to try :)
So cute Ez! So happy I got a ten pack of tape this week so I can try this out.
Fabulous idea EZ! It's so pretty!
That is so cute! Awesome idea :)
Thank you all for your lovely comments! I hope you'll have as much fun with this project as I did!
@ Shannon - I purchased most of my tape from a seller on etsy who is no longer open for business and also have some from Papermash: http://www.papermash.co.uk/ You might try the etsy shops http://www.etsy.com/shop/PrettyTape or http://www.etsy.com/shop/happytape
What a great idea)))
Love love love this! Thanks so much - definitely going to give this a go :)
The bunny is so sweet, love this project! I'm going to have to replenish my Japanese masking tape supplies.
great project. I´ll feature on my blog.hope you don´t mind
hugs from Brazil
VERY cute! You always come up with the best of ideas! <3
xoxo
I like this. I could see using Tim Holtz's tissue tape to do these, too, for a more eclectic look. Also, just wondering...couldn't one just trace the template on the back of the parchment and then cut it out? Might be a bit easier than trying to cut around the template itself. Thanks for the wonderful project suggestion. :)
Thanks everyone! @ Rani - That's a smart thought! I doubt that many pens/pencils would successfully write onto the parchment paper without immediately smudging off, but it would definitely be worth a try. Maybe with a permanent marker?
This looks like a great idea! I think I'll pass on the craft punch - I haven't had much luck with craft punches, although I may possibly just be buying really crappy punches, I don't know. I may just have to persevere...
What a great idea you have here!
Thanks for sharing..^^..I will try this for sure.
Thanks for the tips! I placed a big etsy order last night. :))) New obsession? I think so.