Holiday Gift Wrapping With TapeSwell

Pure and simple is how I like to keep it. Kraft paper, a white box, twine and pretty tape, nothing could be easier. 

As much as I love thoughtfully wrapped gifts, my idea of the materials that go into packaging have changed. Something to do with owning a decorative packing tape company I suppose. I have come to appreciate not only the clever repurposing of materials but also to seek out things that can work double duty. Less to keep track of, less to buy and well... like they say, sometimes less is more. 

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season. 

Till next time stick with us.

Eileen and The TapeSwell Team

Halloween Card Making Ideas

Our amazing crafter Jennifer came up with this Halloween Card. It is the result of a sketch challenge from Papercraft Star. I had no idea such challenges existed, but I am sure glad they do. Pure paper and craft embellishment eye candy! I feel just a little guilty that I have, in moments of weakness, bought greeting cards instead of making them.

To make this Halloween Card, Jennifer used several digital images from The House Across The Bay. I am so curious about the Liquid Glass product she used to give the cat, bat, spider and bug dimension. Looking forward to adding it to my own bag of tricks. The base for all the fun and flourish is our own Damask decorative tape. For more do-it-yourself Halloween crafts, check out Jennifer's blog.

Happy Halloween and Till Next Time - Stick with Us.

Eileen & The TapeSwell Team

DIY Party Decorations With Decorative Tape

Do-it-yourself party decorations are a great way to throw a party that is absolutely unique. Here are some ideas for DIY party decorations that are not only easy to make but also a blast to put together with kids and friends.

DIY Party Decorations with Decorative Tape:
Celebrate Banner, Party Centerpiece,  DIY Party Hats, Cupcake Tray.

Our new Stem and Burst patterns on white tape stock are so chic and cheerful! Not that we want to be too matchy matchy, but these two decorative tape patterns make such a fun combination that we could not resist. We started with the invite and went from there: party hats, banners, cupcake toppers, cupcake boxes. Even the centerpiece got a little lovelier with the decorated floral box.

DIY Party Invite and Decorated Cupcake Boxes
Made with Stem & Burst Tape

DIY Cupcake Toppers made with Decorative Tapes 

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The TapeSwell Team

Retro Flower and Crosshatch Card and Gift Box

Whenever we choose new designs for our decorative tapes we're think of all the fun ways they can be used to create crafts as well as decorate parcels.

Here are two of our newest patterns, Retro Flower and Crosshatch. The mellow grey and and mustard yellow are fresh and fun and look especially great on white boxes or white card stock.

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The TapeSwell Team