Duct Tape Lunch Money Holder

Duct tape has become so popular these days.  I came up with this tutorial for moms out there who don't want to spend a significant amount of money on a lunch money holder or are tired of using Ziplock bags for your kids to take their lunch money in.  So, this lunch money holder not only has the cool kid factor look, it's easy to make, and is so flexible it will fit in your kids pant pocket. Also, monetarily won't brake the bank to make again if it gets lost.


Materials Needed:

-1 roll of duct tape (I found mine at Walmart for $3.00.  You can also find it at Michael's and JoAnn's. Don't forget your coupon.)
-1 package of snaps with the snap tool
-1 pair of scissors
-1 rotary cutter or paper cutter
-1 cut matt or piece of cardboard if you don't have a cut matt

Step 1:
Cut three pieces of the duct tape at roughly 11".  If you go over, that it is fine.  For this part, your measurements do not have to be exact and a little bit bigger is better.  You will be able to trim this all up at the end.  You will be making what is equivalent to a piece of fabric out of your duct tape.  The overall dimensions will be 9" x 4".  I went a little larger to square up the piece of duct tape fabric without any problems.

Step 2:
Lay the first piece down with sticky side up.  Next, you will take the second piece of duct tape sticky side up and slightly overlap the first.  Repeat for the third piece.


Step 3:
Cut/Tear three more pieces at 11".  You will lay these three pieces on top of the the sticky side up pieces.  Now, you have your swatch of duct tape.  Just like example up above.


Step 4:
Trim your piece on both sides.  You will want the final measurement to be 9" x 4".  Make sure to square it up as best as possible.

Step 5:
Fold your piece of duct tape into a tri fold.  I fold mine so the top fold is not flush with the bottom. I bring the top flap up just a bit.

Step:6
Reinforce the insides with 2 pieces of duct tape at the top as well as the bottom.  So, you will have used a total of 4 pieces of tape.  This will help the snaps stay in place and helps keep them from pulling through the tape after repeatedly being  opened.  

Step 7:
Place your snap.  I put the bottom of the snap underneath and press through the tape so it leaves a mark.  This helps to locate the snap location on both sides of the lunch money holder.  Take a pair of scissors and use the tip of the scissors to help the prongs through the tape if necessary.

Step 8:
Use your snap tool and apply the snap parts to both sides of the lunch money holder.

Step 9:
Cut a piece of tape the length of the pocket .  Cut this piece of tape in half.  Fold these pieces of tape onto both sides of the lunch money holder.  This will finish the sides.

Step 10:
Snap your wallet shut and use pinking sheers to give the top flap a more finished look... if you so desire.

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Watch out!  You might be making these for your kiddo's entire class.  Make sure you have enough duct tape.



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Zipper Bow Tutorial

I saw these great zipper bows by Hot Topic and had to make some for my daughter.  They are super easy and a lot of fun.

Here are the supplies needed.

-1 Zipper from JoAnn's or any kind will do.

(I used a 24" zipper in black.  Regular price $5.79 and with a 40% off coupon it ended up being $3.47 not including tax.  You should be able to get a least 3 bows out of the one zipper.)
-Hot Glue Gun
-3/8" Grosgrain Black Ribbon
-1 Metal Hair Clip
-1 Pair of Scissors

If you have ever made bows, you know that you have to put ribbon on the metal clip.  Start with the inside of the clip.  Put a little hot glue down.  Just a little because it will squirt out everywhere.  Plus, you don't want to burn your finger on the hot glue.  Continue to wrap the outside of the metal clip with ribbon.  Hold the clip open while you are putting the ribbon on top.  The glue will squish through to the bottom of the top of the clip.  Continue all the way around until the entire clip has been covered with ribbon adding hot glue as needed. 

Cut the zipper at the one end as close as you can get to the end.   This will allow you to make as many bows as possible out of the one zipper.

I ended up making it about 6 1/4" in length.  You can eyeball this too.  If you want the bow to be longer,  just add more zipper.

Wrap the bow around .  Hot glue the both ends down.

When I hot glued the end down, I tucked the the ends in too.  Pinch the bow together and wrap a piece of the ribbon around the center.  Hot glue the zipper bow to your clip and you're finished.  Much cheaper than Hot Topic too.



Image courtesy of Hot Topic

Hot Topic has three for $8.00.  By the time you pay tax it's close to $10.00.  It's all about do it yourself.  Now, I'm going to find zippers that are gold.

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Upcycled Hydrangea Headband

I made this for my youngest daughter when she decided she needed to be like her big sister for Halloween.   Big sister was a queen with a crown so Little sister had to have a crown too.  I was scrambling to come up with and idea.  Yes, I procrastinated.   So, I upcycled an old headband that wasn't being worn.  It turned out great.  Who knew that an old headband could look so good.  

  Minimal supplies are need.  Here's what you will need:

• 1 White Hydrangea Silk Flower ( I got mine at Michael's.)
• 1 Headband in any color sitting around the house
• Large Acrylic Rhinestones (I used the 12mm size.)
• Matching Acrylic Paint (Craft Paint)
• Martha Stewart's Glitter Paint-in the color to match
• Glue Gun
• Paint Brush

Start by pulling off 8 flowers.  If the flowers are on the smaller side, you made need to use 10 to 12 flowers.  You will have to eyeball this. 

Paint the flowers with the acrylic paint.  I used the wisteria color of Americana acrylic paint.  You will have to paint on a couple of coats to make sure the paint seeps through.  I didn't paint the underside.  Let the paint dry.  You can use a hair dryer to speed up the process or put it in the sun.  I opted for the later.  

Next you will want to glue the first four acrylic flowers straight across the headband.  

Then, glue the next row right on top of one another.  When you glue the second row, I rotated each flower just a bit so they don't line up perfectly.   This will make the headband look fuller.  Add the rhinestone by hot gluing it to the center and you are finished.  It's that easy.  You now have a great looking headband.  

Now, I think I saw an old red boring headband laying around that needs a new face lift too.  I think it would be perfect for Christmas!