During back to school time, I picked up several rolls of washi tape to test them out on a few DIY classroom projects. You might remember the most popular, my Top Pop Star board. While I loved the look, I didn’t love the tape itself. It stuck to itself and I wasted a ton of it trying to get the darn roll started.
So when I was offered the chance to try out an entire box of Scotch Expressions Tape for free, I jumped at the chance. They weren’t kidding when they said they’d send me a variety box… this stuff comes in all different forms! It has washi tape, magic tape, masking tape, and shipping tape in over 100 fun colors and patterns. I literally squealed when I opened the box.
After I finished my happy dance, I got to work. I started with a plain clipboard that needed a little love. I am a midnight crafter/blogger so these pictures weren’t taken in natural light, sorry!
Putting the tape on was really easy and I was able to lift it up several times to reapply while getting it all lined up.
I went in all different directions, and then I used a box cutter to clean up the edges around the clamp. I kind of adore it!
After that, I gave my Apple charges a little love with my three favorite patterns. How cute are these? I don’t think I’ll have to argue with my hubby over chargers anymore; mine are clearly the cute ones.
I didn’t waste any tape getting the rolls started so I still have a ton leftover for other projects.
I’m thinking I’ll divide our memo kitchen memo board into sections next. I’m also thinking I’ll wrap a cute band of tape around some of our pencil cups at school. You can visit their Pinterest page to get even more DIY ideas or visit them on Facebook too.
If you want to grab your own tape, you can find retailers by clicking here. They range from $2.50 for a single roll to $5.99 for a triple pack. You can get five exclusive patterns at Office Depot to support anti-bulling in collaboration with One Direction.
You can also pick them up at stores like Target or Meijer. Just last night, I dug through a clearance bucket of Scotch Expressions Tape at Meijer after the back to school section was downsized to make way for the new seasonal displays.
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I would be using some of the Scotch expression to decorate ornaments for Christmas and well as some other activities through out the year.
I would jazz up the clipboard I use at my daughters swim meets! I had no idea there were so many designs available! Wow!
~Deb
Crafting Connections
This would be great for my classroom clipboards!!
renetowens@sbcglobal.net
I need to section off some of my whiteboard. This would make it fab!
Diane
I would update my clipboard and my electronic stuff!
My boring old clipboard needs some washi love! It is the first on my list of items to DIY.
Kayla
Rooting for Third Grade
crei9070@vandals.uidaho.edu
OH my gosh that clip board looks super cute!!! I would use it to liven up my pens at school. They are always going walkabout!
Erin
The E-Z Class
I would try making gift tags.
I would use this to decorate the various binders I have a school in order to tell one from the other!
i would use it to decorate some goodies for my 3rd graders at school….and my 3 and 6 year olds would inevitably get into it, and decorate various things around our house! 🙂
clipboards or quick decorations for christmas gift bags for parent gifts at school! i have a bit of a tape obsession at school and everyone knows where they can find cool tape! this would be a great way to replinish my supply! repete_21@yahoo.com
I'd love to do some of my boring clipboards with Scotch Expressions tape. 😉
Kelly
I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher
I would use it to jazz up my clip board for sure. And add some color to boring parts of the classroom.
I would use it to prettify some clothespins and clipboards. :o)
I am in L.O.V.E. with these fun patterned tapes!!!!!!!! I love your clipboard…I just so happen to have several that are in need of sprucing!! Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to make some cute clipboards for all of my co-workers using this tape.
I'm thinking that these rolls of tape could create some great gifts for co-workers.
I'd definitely use it to liven up my clipboards!
kellybrown28021@gmail.com
I would love to win these! My whiteboard could use an update- these would be fun to section it off!
I LOVE these tapes! I bought some before school started and gave my student mailboxes a makeover! With more, I'd probably start by decorating the clothespins on my clipchart.
These tapes are GENIUS!
Veronica
Teaching with Giggles
I think those tapes are terrific. I would use them to decorate the large white board in my room and also jazz up some boring magnetic clips I use on the board as well. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
I would decorate my whiteboard and some clip boards.
Thank you,
Toni Nicholson
chief9937@Yahoo.com
I would use it on some old plastic bins!
I would use them to hang my anchor charts
I would use them to hang my anchor charts
I would totally use them on my chargers. I've also used them in the classroom as borders for small bulletin boards. I use them as pencil "flags" to mark pencils that belong in my classroom (not for students to take). My students also used washi tape to decorate their personal journals.
LOVE this! I would use this to add an accent and personal touch to a lot of my stationary and gift wrapping. I have seen a lot of cute packaging ideas with tape, so I think that would be a starting point for me! I think they would be perfect for sectioning off white boards in my classroom as well. So many options at home and school! 🙂
The better question would be what wouldn't I use it for, haha! I love the idea of marking chargers with it. I'm always getting confused as to which one is mine. I also have some plain plastic drawers that could use a facelift – and some serious labeling!
Sarah Beth
Miss White's Classroom
I LOVE this tape!!! I use it on everything!
This is so great! We did our mailboxes with another brand, and it's totally peeling and we are so sad that we wasted a ton of time and tape! We'll have to try out the Scotch and see if it works better!
~Christy & Tammy
Fluttering Through First Grade
I bought some scotch tape at the beginning of the school year and I LOVE IT! Would love to have more!
Mathematically yours,
Jamie aka MissMathDork!
I would use the tape to decorate notebooks, folders and binders. I would also use the tape to make cards and gift tags.
rosemarykn@comcast.net
Everything!
Crystal Shepherd
lucytumnus@gmail.com
Lamppost in a STEM classroom
I would make that adorable clipboard – I love it! You did a fantastic job!
Courtney
I want to use this adorable tape on the edge of my desk. The veneer peeled off a couple years ago and this would be an inexpensive way to add design and color to my old teacher's desk.
I think I'm in love with your clip board!! It is so darn cute!! Just last week I was so frustrated as I was making a boggle board. I was using cheap patterned tape and it looked a mess. I would love to have to make it all over again with some NEW patterned tape!! 🙂
I think I'm in love with your clip board!! It is so darn cute!! Just last week I was so frustrated as I was making a boggle board. I was using cheap patterned tape and it looked a mess. I would love to have to make it all over again with some NEW patterned tape!! 🙂
I love your idea to decorate my chargers. Several of my students used these colorful tapes to jazz up their Native American trifold projects. I wonder how it would work on white board or carpet? Would it leave residue?
I love this tape. I would section off my big bulletin board, decorate more clipboards, and try to fix up my old file cabinet. The possibilities are endless. Love it!
Cindy
cl14mentor@oh.rr.com
I LOVE your clipboard! I would love to win the tape and make a couple of my clipboards cute! 🙂
I would use it on my clipboards! kindercards@gmail.com
I would use them to decorate pencils! I teach two classes and my pencils always go missing! So this would totally help!
A Tall Drink of Water
Your clipboard looks great! I would use it to decorate student mailboxes, notebooks, and maybe even use them as stickers.
Thanks for the chance to win!
I might section off a large frame to make a collage of student pictures. Love this tape.
Would love this for clip boards and student book bags!
Love the idea of using it around the edges of pencil cups!
I would use the tape to spruce up my clipboards.
These would be great in my classroom and for scrapbooking.