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Friday, March 4, 2011

Mudless Drywall Tape Isn't Just for Walls


Yes, you heard me correctly... check this out!


I bought a roll of Mudless Drywall Tape at a yard sale last summer.



Cost: 25 cents


Now, what to do with it???Hmmmmmmmmmmmm....




I cut a piece of it a little larger than my card front and took the backing paper off of it. This left a slightly sticky surface, which I then stuck onto the cardstock.

I sponged Stampin' UP! Early Espresso ink onto it, making sure to get into the circles and along both edges of the strip.



I wanted to use lots of textures and somewhat rugged elements to my card, so I took a piece of cardboard (yes, a cardboard box) and tore it into a wonky shape. I pulled the backing off to reveal the corrugated look and then glued this onto the card front.


Other textures on the card include grosgrain ribbon and corduroy buttons.















Image: The Greeting Farm Forest Friends
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic markers
Cardstock: Stampin' UP! Natural Ivory and a retired color (I don't know the name of it)
Treasure: Mudless Drywall Tape
Embellishments: grosgrain ribbon and corduroy brads (vendor unknown)
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9 comments:

  1. Kathy and LuckyMarch 4, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    What a great card!!!! So creative and love the different textures, sure does make you think of things lying around the house. Love your card, the image, colors, textures, just awesome. Have a great weekend.

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  2. Michele LourencoMarch 4, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Jeanette very clever. I've never even heard of that tape before

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  3. Carol<><March 4, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    what a nice addition to your card,, without all the bulk!!
    Carol<><

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  4. MarleneMarch 4, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    What a fabby technique! Your card is darling!

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  5. AprilMarch 4, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    You made me geegle before I'd even seen the card! Your ideas certanly motivate me to look outside the box....and beyond!

    The card is fabby and I am sure DD will enjoy it!!

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  6. BarbMarch 4, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Great card--love how you used your treasure!

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  7. LoriMarch 4, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Clever!!! Never in a million years would I think of that. Love this textured card and what a cute image.

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  8. LolaMarch 4, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    What a GREAT idea! I really like the way it looks. Actually, the whole card is just precious.

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  9. :: BlueInks ::March 5, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Very creative! The roll reminds me of the dimensional dots, ala biggie sized!

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