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Giveaway: Fiskars Duck Edition Scissors and Craft Books

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Fiskars duck scissors 100 ribbon embellishmentsWe have a great giveaway that features 2 pairs of Fiskars Duck Edition Scissors and copies of the books How to Make 100 Ribbon Embellishments: Trims, Rosettes, Sculptures, and Baubles for Fashion, Decor, and Crafts and The Book Art Studio Handbook.

Leave a comment in today’s post by Thursday August 14th , 2014 and you will be in the running for this scissor and book giveaway. Open to U.S. residents only please.

Now Duck tape is essentially sticky ribbon so I went to my copy of How to Make 100 Ribbon Embellishments for a bit of inspiration being that just about everything in the book I bet could be made with Duck tape beautifully.

duck tape fiskars scissor banner

This page that features a tutorial on how to make Mix and Match ribbon fringe gave me the idea to make mix and match Duck tape pennant banners to dress up my Airstream for summer.

Duck tape pennant banners

Here they are a bit closer.

Duck tape pennant banners airstream

They were so easy and fun to make.

duck tape Fiskars scissors banner

Aside from a variety of Duck tape all you need are straws and string. Simply cut strips of Duck tape about 10 inches long.

how to cut duck tape banners Fiskars scissors

Place the straw on the center of the tape.

how to make duck tape banners

Fold the tape over the straw back onto itself.

Fiskars duck edition scissors

Cut a “V” in the end of the pennant.

how to make Duck tape pennant banners

To add a center stripe either use the thin Duck tape or cut strips thin. Cut a “V” in the end and place on the larger base pennant.

Trim the straws down to the size you would like the spacing of the pennants to be and thread them onto a string. I used some wire to make a “needle”. A friend told me that when they hang all the flags on a boat it is called “full dress” so my Airstream is now in “Full Dress”.

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Comments

  1. lol, this is perfect…. i just started watching videos on bookbinding….talk about synchronicity!! 😀 really could use this great package giveaway!! love fiskars and duck tape!! thanks so much for the chance 🙂

  4. These books would help me add alil extra zing to my embellishments I make on my projects

  5. guess I was looking at the wrong box, lol! I have really tried to get back into art and crafts more and the books would be great books to springboard from and re-learn things I might have forgotten 🙂 still could use the scissors too! thanks again!

  7. I am a first time visitor…I just “clicked” on the box on a penny black page and here i am!
    I can see i will be spending “many” hours just looking through all your great tips, links and samples! Oh, and I sure would be happy to win those scissors and books!
    Thanks

  9. I can only hope to win such great items! I am always looking for good pairs of scissors and love books that will teach me new things.

  12. Oh I love that Airstream!! Craft Gossip always has such wonderful ideas and now this great giveaway, wow, enter me please!

  13. Love the colors! It certainly does brighten up the Airstream gray! I think I would make some cute blue/white/red nautical ones. Please enter me in your giveaway!

  15. Awesome giveaway. The books would extremelly useful for a first time bookbinder like me :D.

  19. This would be a cool prize to win. I could make some cool stuff for family and friends.

  21. I love to craft and would love to win this. So many ideas going through mind right now

  28. I”ve been crafting for as long as I can remember. I love it! It will be fun to learn some new ideas from this gift set.

  29. Love the duck tape banner I do ALOT of crafts of all kinds these would be a great addition !!!!

  33. Those pennants are a great idea! I printed the instructions out for later. Thank you for the giveaway offer.

  36. Great scissors prize pack?! NOW CUT THAT OUT!! 😉 Seriously, new craft scissors are ALWAYS welcome to a crafter, as well as these delightful-looking books! Would be over the moon to win, thanks for the giveaway & God bless!

  37. I love your idea for the pennant around your RV, I think I might make one for around ours, with the white christmas lights I hang up it would really look cute.

  38. I would love to win the Fiskar Duck Edition Scissors (I’ll admit it, I like scissors) and the Craft Books you are so generously giving away. Of course, Duck Tape is an essential item in every home and shop. Crafting with Duck Tape will be a new experience for me and I look forward to the instruction provided in these volumes. I do hope I win.

  42. Oh how fun! I love playing with the new colors and patterns of Duck Tape when I can find them at a good price. And I’ve always been interested in bookbinding, so winning this would be awesome!

  44. I’ve been wanting to try making some ribbon flowers and I can always use Another pair of scissors. Thank you.

  46. I love your pennants and what a festive way to decorate for summer. I’d love to create embellishments like that! Great for all my paper crafting pursuits. I am working on both my son and daughter’s weddings so I bet I could find some awesome ideas for decorations and them implement them with my new scissors! Thanks for the chance!

  47. I have been a subscriber to CraftGossip for a long time now. I love the projects and the giveaways. Today’s giveaways is great. Love the fiskars scissors and the book are wonderful
    thank for all the great info everyday!

  48. What a fun Give-a-way!!! The Grangirlie’s & I will have such grrrrreat time with these ideas… & this Gma definitely needs some new Scissors..& Green is my Favorite color! Cooool!!

  49. It would be so terrific to win! I think I could finish all my Christmas presents early.

  50. Love the duct tape ideas but have yet to try them. This would be the thing to get me started. ????????????????

Have you read?

Creative Ways to Reuse UNO Cards: Fun Upcycled Crafts to Try

Recycled UNO card ideas

If you’ve got an old or incomplete deck of UNO cards lying around, don’t toss them just yet! Whether the cards are bent, missing pieces, or just no longer in rotation for game night, there are plenty of clever ways to upcycle UNO cards into fun and functional crafts.

Interestingly, UNO has taken a step toward sustainability with the release of their UNO Nothin’ But Paper deck — an eco-conscious version of the classic game made entirely from recyclable paper. It’s great to see big brands making greener choices, but what about those plastic-coated cards you already have? Instead of letting them go to waste, try turning them into something new and creative!

Here are some of our favorite DIY ideas for reusing UNO cards:

 

Playing Cards Purse — CraftBits.com This project turns your colorful cards into a funky, eye-catching purse. By using clear duct tape and a bit of crafting patience, you can create a unique accessory that’s equal parts playful and practical.

DIY UNO Card Game Art – One Mile Home Style UNO cards are bold, bright, and instantly recognizable. Why not use them to create modern wall art or a playful decor piece? Frame them, arrange them by color, or create a heart or mosaic design to liven up a game room or kid’s space.

Upcycling Playing Cards – craftygardener.caThis blog showcases a handful of ways to reuse any kind of playing cards — and UNO decks are perfect thanks to their color-coded design. Use them to create bookmarks, gift tags, or even mini photo frames. You’ll love how versatile they can be once you start experimenting.

Playing Card Wallet — CraftBits.com With just a few supplies, you can turn two sturdy UNO cards into a simple wallet or card holder. This is a great upcycled gift idea for teens, gamers, or anyone who appreciates quirky handmade items.

Clear Duct Tape Card Purse — CraftBits.com Another purse project that uses clear tape to seal and shape your UNO cards into a functional and fabulous little handbag. It’s surprisingly durable and makes for a fun conversation piece.

Great collection of recycled home stuff to use in fun learning activities 

So while Mattel’s move toward eco-friendly decks is definitely a win for sustainability, there’s still plenty of life left in your existing UNO cards. Upcycling them into clever crafts is not only environmentally friendly, it’s also a fantastic way to express your creativity. Whether you’re making wallets, art, or accessories, give your UNO cards a second chance to shine!

Before you head off to raid the junk drawer for that half-deck of UNO cards, here’s a fun reminder — have you ever actually read the real rules of UNO? Because if you’ve played with family or friends, chances are… you haven’t.

Yes, it’s true: stacking +2 and +4 cards isn’t in the official rules (gasp!). And no, you can’t play a Wild Draw 4 just because you feel like it — you’re supposed to only use it when you have no matching colors or numbers. We know, right? Mind. Blown.

So while you’re crafting away with your upcycled UNO cards, maybe print out a copy of the real rulebook and drop it into the purse or wallet you just made. Next game night, you can be the hero (or villain) who drops the “actually…” bomb and sets the record straight. Just don’t be surprised if you get banned from family game night for being that person.

Happy crafting and playing — by the rules (or not)!