Hockey Tape - Not just for hockey anymore

A little technique post after my Tuesday Technique class with a book binding using HOCKEY TAPE - yes you heard me right!! Hockey tape has made the most amazing binding tool for me in creating homemade book covers. Once you add some stamping and distress stain/or other ink, it no longer looks like hockey tape. Here are 3 easy steps.........

1.  Using 3 pieces of hockey tape cut double the height of your project.  Lay hockey tape down on craft mat and rub stain across tape.  Excess can be rubbed off with paper towel. 

 2.  Using a paint dauber, stamp paint with your favorite stamp onto the tape.  Paint will give a more solid color if you are using a color other than black or dark brown.  I am using white.

 3.  Using Chipboard cut to your desired size and covered with your favorite papers, place a 3/4 inch chipboard piece between your cover and back at the same height as your overall book.  Using the tape cover each seam, placing your 3rd piece down the center of the outside.  Now you have a sturdy spine for any book project.

Tuesday June 14th at 7pm is all about colorwash sprays with a fabulous layout all about you.  Class is almost full - Secure your spot today.  

Cost $25.00

Happy Scrapbooking!!