Turn this…
into this…
I had this old bag. Parts of it were already peeling and the handles were fraying, but I didn’t want to throw it out because it was still usable albeit ugly. I was reading a DIY tutorial on how to create Japanese washi tape by putting double sided tape on tissue and coloring it using pentel pens. I thought, why not use masking tape instead? Then I remembered my old bag and decided to decorate it using this technique.
1. You will need: scissors, masking tape, a black and a pink pentel pen (you can also use other colors)
Masking tape is surprisingly moldable, so it is perfect for covering your bags. The masking tape will also make the bag stronger because it acts as an extra protective coating.
2. Stick some masking tape on the bag
Use different directions when you stick the tape. This will help you cover all the creases and folds, and your design will be more interesting once it is finished.
3. Add different doodles on each strip of masking tape
Color one strip entirely with pink, then add black doodles. Go crazy and creative until you’ve covered the entire bag.
4. Cover your fraying handles with black electric tape
Black electric tape looks like leather, so it will make your bag more awesome!
5. Grab it and go!
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Howdy! Do you know if they make any plugins to protect against hackers?
I’m kinda paranoid about losing everything I’ve worked hard on.
Any recommendations?
I don’t know anything about plugins, but you can use http://www.feedmyinbox.com.
I’d do this but I’m not artistic enough to “doodle” this well!
Doodling is easy. You can do it too, Kat! Just create random shapes and fun squiggles!