Tutorial - DIY Vintage Tape and Washi Tape! - Embellishing Tags with the Results! 

Hi Gayle, I found something that gives you extra loading time for the faux vintage tape while applying the alcohol dye to share with your followers. Get the alcohol sanitizer that is clear. Apply it first then the color ink and you will have extra working time blending the colors. I didn’t have luck with the acrylics nor inks so went to drawing board. Hope you try. I’ve been waiting anxiously for you stories of your retreat.

Oh and have fun tonight sounds like fun and your retreat sounds like so much fun.

If you can’t find cheap clear label sheets, you can also put real scotch tape on freezer paper (so you can peel it off) and I use alcohol inks in the combo of… butterscotch, honey comb, and sepia. Hope that helps someone. I dab more sporadic and have many layers of those colors. It looks very real!

That is the neatest idea to glue the die cut by putting glue on your hands. Really enjoyed this video.

I love the idea of printing out a digital onto the clear label paper. I think I’m going to have to buy some, you’re such an enabler. I make my old looking tape using clear tape from the dollar tree and alcohol ink.

Oh, Gayle, I love this vintage tape technique! I made transparent stickers in a similar fashion using 2-inch wide clear packaging tape (purchased at Lowes) which I adhered to freezer paper/wax paper sheets cut at 8.5 x 11-inch size (to fit in my printer.) I used a variety of alcohol ink combinations to attain the colors I wanted and let that dry. Next, I purchased a full png page of line-art butterfly images on Etsy and printed them out on my “sticker paper” and fussy cut them out! They have a very ethereal, transparent look I was wanting at very little cost! I love your vintage tape idea so much that I think I’ll use the same principle and make some of that, too! (p.s. I love that you have Art Journals for your grandchildren to work on at your home! What a lovely memory!)

I love how the tags turned out, & how cool that tape is to make! Thanks for showing us something else cool!!

I love making washi with score tape. The process is such fun. I really like that deep yellow paper

I make cellophane tape with strips of tracing paper and distressed ink, so far I've used only vintage photo....but it looks awesome glued right onto my projects, I rip little to medium lengths...and once I too the piece, ripped it and then put it back together with a slight space between and it looks cool. Art glitter glue works great with it. I found some old articles about me in a folder of things saved from when I taught Music and they did a write up..I had used new cello back then, 1978, articles were put in with my applications for teaching positions once I moved on...now some 40 years plus the tape is yellow and I peeled it and use it sometimes too! but then I thought of this process and I like it too for when I run out.

love the first one with the brown on it, it turned out cool. great for a distressed look. tfs this way of making vintage tape. i really like it

Love it!!! Definitely something I will try! We all love watching everything and anything you create! I don’t think you need to apologize for what you choose to do on your videos. AND you are not a robot, don’t worry about not posting as much in July! We will all be here when you are back! 👍✌️❤️😊

I am definitely going to try this! Thanks so much! As I am raising my grandchildren I'm not able to travel, but your subby retreat sounds like a blast. I hope everyone has a great time and no conflicts! :)

This was a fun video to watch!! The cool ideas that people think up!! Apparently from comments below lots of variations too!! They look awesome on the ephemera pieces!! TFS Gayle !! Hugs, Liz:)

Love this idea. Thanks again for letting me know the name of the video from another video of you using your decorative tapes. Just today I just found 5 unopened packages of the Avery clear inkjet full sheets at my local Goodwill for $5 for all 5 pkgs. I will be giving it a try for sure. Your tapes turned out so beautiful and look lovely on your projects. Thanks again.

I love the ideas you have come up with. They are so much fun and I can’t wait to try exploring with these labels and other clear labels as well. I bet label machine rolls would be kinda fun too.

I would take those small cut offs from the paper edges and add faux stitching to use on my ephemera. Just a thought…take good care and have a blessed day! Hugs, Chris Locke

I have been using white sticker paper, so I'm really glad to see that there is a transparent one now!! Not sure if you ever use a gelli plate, but they are perfect for making your own washi tape you can Stamp on it, stencil on it, etc...

This is wonderful. Decades ago, back in my scrapbooking days, I saw an advertisement in a craft magazine for faux old tape. I thought I could find it locally, since there were scrapbook shops on every corner back then, but I never found it. I have wanted faux tape like yours ever since. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I can't wait to try this.

If you spray the brown painters paper ( the thin one) with clear spray on both sides, it looks like old tape. I think it was Nik the Booksmith that did it (not sure). it was quite a while ago

Was exciting to see how all those tapes looked on the ephemera you made. What fun! Have a blessed day!

What a great idea for making faux vintage tape. You did a great job and your finished pieces looked great! tfs, ❤ Kate

I just love the transparency of the tape on your tags and the added depth and dimension. Thank you for sharing the paint, ink and printed options!

Hi Gayle I semi took the plunge today, using the four colors of golden acrylics that I had on hand. Didn't quite come up with the good tape color but I got some good stamping backgrounds. Of course I have ordered the colors you suggested on Amazon coming in a couple days so then I'll give it another go

How did l miss this? Yeah!

So interesting and I love the results!

I love making and using faux vintage tape and your tags Gayle are beautiful!

I found Maco brand at Walmart, 50 sheets for $23.85 when ordered online. Love the look though. I agree I like the way your yellows looked on the trial one. Hugs and kisses 💋 😘

Peter Rabbit is peaking around the corner of the garden shead! Too stinking cute.

Love the Vintage Tape & all the little extras! 💞🥰💞

Gayle, thank you so much for sharing how to make vintage look tape, love how it came out and how you used it.

I love this ideal. The tags came out beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day.

Such cute tags. Thank you for sharing 🤗

The tape looks so fabulous on the tags. I gotta make some of this goodness. As always, thanks for sharing the technique. 😊

Loving this tap idea another thing to add to my list of things to try , love your tags

Cool idea and love the effects Gayle. I have been trying to get out more to enjoy some nature. I have a huge Mulberry tree the birds and squirrels love. So many different birds flying in and out from there. I also have at least one deer family every year. Mama has visited but have not seen the fawns yet. No matter how many times I see them, I am always thrilled. Enjoy your family and your retreat. Great for recharging.

Hi Gayle🌻 I like how they turned out with the paint, thanks for the project share. Have a awesome day💜

I just came across your tutorial to make imitation cellophane tape, I can't wait to try it. They have it on Amazon but won't ship to California. This looks like a great alternative!

These tags are beautiful Gayle! I especially love the one with the die cut from Cori! Wish I was on your retreat list lol, however will love to hear who’s coming! What a roomful of creativity you will have.🥰🇨🇦

Fun technique...TYFS!! ❤🤗 Beautiful tags...I especially like the one w/ the delicate die cut(from Cori)!! LOVE your story of the baby robin being fed by its mom...I've enjoyed the same here w/ starlings, sparrows & wrens!! 💕🐦

Neat tape! Wow. So clever.

These turned out super cool !

Oh wow Gayle, I've never seen the back of the hand ✋ glue technique before. Needs must. Cheers 👍🏼 Tay xx

Love this idea, you could customize your DIY washi tape to whatever journal you are working on.

Good Morning Gayle ❤️ I love this so much!!!!! Thank you for showing us how to do it. ❤️

You are a clever girl. I loved watching this and seeing all the cute results.

Wow! thank you so much, your ideals are great

Gayle, I have also tried to work directly onto the label paper. If you try to make more than one layer or go over the artwork, it seems to peel/rub off. I have started doing my artwork onto regular paper then I copy the image onto the label paper. I have started using mostly my own washi now because I can cut them to whatever size I want and whatever theme I want. After I print onto the label I use my gold ink/paint and drop splotches. I love the results. Keep on smiling.

Good morning Gayle!! Love this idea, so many fun strips to play with. All the tags turned out so pretty. I can relate to being sore!! After cleaning from top to bottom and removing non-essential items from the 5th wheel, my back, hips and hands hurt!! 🤣 Sitting with a heating pad on my back, trying to figure out how I'm going to do laundry and bathe Angel today. Thanks for sharing this with us and have an awesome day...💜

Well this is super fun. Thank you for sharing Gayle. Hugs, Amy💕

I love the old scotch tape look.🤗🤗

Gayle: clever idea and fun to do! Carol from California

This is a great idea. I’ve made my own imitation washi using napkins and double sided tape (that has paper on both sides). I enjoyed doing that. And now I can’t think who had the video I watched on the technique.

Oh Gayle that would be fun to make labels with. Either stamp them or print digital labels. Thanks for always inspiring us to try new things. Ugh can’t wait!!!!! Sending hugs, Veronica 💜💜💜. Ps hi carol!!!

Hi Gayle, good morning ☀️🌞 Thanks for this label lesson!

I've been making my first journal & it is so fun. The cover is giving me fits - somewhat intimidating & you have to do each part in order. I love picking the pages and making the signatures. .. When I get this one done I will try another one. No idea what I will do with them all - which is kinda the dilemma of any craft, I produce more than I can use. 😄

Thank you for sharing this idea ,I have a thrift store find I can make use of now .

Staples has this in our area. Yes, expensive! Never thought to use the full page label paper this way. Thanks for the tutorial.

What a great idea.

Happy Tuesday - great project - Hugs.

Good Morning Gayle, I think Mr. Bunny tag is crying out for a hole reinforcer label. LOVE the tape, all the tags are so stinking cute!

Good morning sweetie! We are having a beautiful sunny day after a full day of rain. Will be working in the yard! My ch needed work. Thanks for sharing your lovely work! Blessings dear!💕

Morning Gayle! great DIY video today! I actually liked the result of your alcohol ink attempt. Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Good Evening Gayle! I’ve printed labels, tags numbers onto the clear sticker paper. Also I stamped with permanent ink on the sticker paper too. Your painted sheets would look great with words/numbers etc. TYFS and have a great evening. 👍🌼🌼🌼

Fun, fun, fun! I have a lot of single sized laminating sheets that I don't know what to do with so I'm going to try this idea. Wish me luck!! Use Voltern on your knee; that stuff is fabulous.

Hi Gayle ❤ I love the random ones.

cute idea and technique...TFS.

I have used the white full sheet label. I didn’t know there was clear! I’ll have to try it.

😀It looks like you're playing with mustard! Have fun! 🌈🌹 Tay xx

I have the digital of yours that you used. It's my favorite one. It just seems to go with everything!

Gayle, I forgot to mention, I have a red headed tiny robin that visits me every morning and is getting tamer every day. If birds make you smile 😊 why not in the future do another bird journal? Especially if you can get pictures from your own yard of all the different birds?

I’ve used alcohol inks with scotch tape but not acrylic paint - can’t wait to try this..

Patty pockets stain on parchment paper looks good for faux tape strips. But I love to have different options this looks like a great idea!

Good morning Gayle!!! Another great idea from you. I definitely will try this. Hugs, Marnel

These are awesome 😍😍❤️❤️TFS 😘😘😘😘

Very cool 😎

Pretty cool! Love it! I'm wondering if you can use an empty tape dispenser edge (or edge of packaging tape), instead of cutting pieces, to get the jagged tape edge look? 🤔

Awesome ❣

Hi Gayle! Love this video, So fun and creative. Hugs from your L&C Library friend-Mary S.

What fun!

Good morning sweet Gayle. I hope you have a terrific Tuesday. Love&hugs

Glaze mediums are a dream to use with the really expensive paints....

💜 Ty!

Yea, sticker paper is soooo expensive. I did this method for a long time making my own washi tape because I could never find the tape I wanted. Now I just use velum which costs much less and you get more for your buck. I know some gals don't like the curl or are afraid of glue marks. Yes, it does curl but after it dries the curl stops, and no glue marks. I also use this method to make fussy-cut flowers. I love how it looks on coffee died paper.

Love how the label sheets came out. I bet a navy damask or black graphic would be awesome too over a collage. Sheet of stamps? Wheels spinning tfs

You can buy the same sheets u got on line at walmart, i am sure they will be cheaper at walmart, i hsve got many there but have not tried your fabulous ideas great job girly so cleaver

Morning Gayle!😆

This is so cool! Maybe try a deckle trimmer for the cuts to look like torn tape. Or funky scissors. Inspiring!

You know they have a medium that makes acrylic paint dry more slowly. I wonder how that would do with this?

Hey there, Gail. Just bought a pack of 100 transparencies at a yard sale -- for a BUCK -- yep, I know, right!! Do you (or anybody else who has done this) think that they would work with alcohol ink? I have plenty of that, and trying not to spend a ton of money on new "stuff" The idea is to get rid of what we have, correct???? Thanks for another great video!!

Good Morning Gayle. Lots of Love and Hugs 🤗 ❤️

I wonder if this technique will work on dollar tree transfer tape,I I wll have to try it

I think destress ink is the best to put on these mailing labels. Since they were made for ink printing mailing labels.

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Fabulous Faux scotch tape...I wonder if you sort of stippled the yellow, a bit...hmmm...

Did anyone try their antique photo ink on the clear mailing labels using a makeup brush.

Thank you Gayle, another purchase made. Got it locally in packs of 25 for $69NZ. Not bad actually.

Hi Gayle! After watching today’s waterfall journal 9/4/22 I was dying to see the way you made these faux washi tapes! Glad I found this tutorial of yours! I have a lot of Avery clear labels from when I sent out “thank yous” from my wedding showers & wedding return labels. Now I have a very good use for them! Thank you for sharing! Luv your channel & you are so lovely to watch & listen to. 💖 PS: I love the places where the acrylic cracked & came away.

Oooooo are you going to do another video organizing retreat supplies? That was super fun last time!!!!

Love this video. I have a question. Why glitter glue? I see other crafters use it too. Is there something special about glitter glue for journal making? Thank you!

the rabbit looks like he's saying "Hello"