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My son will be off to the University of Cincinnati for his second year of college. I know the craze has been all about the lanyards and I decided to make my son a lanyard for his college ID instead of spending another $12 to $15 for a new one. I went shopping to buy Duck Tape at Walmart and get some back to school items. I headed to the paint department to take a look at the selection of duck tape.
As you can see they had a large selection of Duck tape to choose from. I decided to find something with black and white and use the red for accents. ( U of C school colors)
I started by rolling the Duck tape to be approximately 3 ft long. I laid the tape out with the sticky side up, being very careful not to let it stick onto itself. If this happens, you will need to start over because there is no getting it back apart. This is why duck tape is the fix all of tapes!
Once you have the duck tape rolled out, start by folding one side of the tape into thirds. I started at one end and worked in small sections by smoothing the tape to avoid any wrinkles.
Fold the other side on top of the side you just folded making sure to place the tape evenly as you fold over. I used the bottom of the Batman logo as my guide to place the tape.
Fold the strip of duck tape in half and place the key ring onto both end pieces. Fold a small section of the ends up to hold the key ring, and tape the ends to secure in place.
This has to be one of the easiest projects I have done. Now I think I need to make some more for friends and family. The possibilities are endless as to what you can make your kids for back to school using Duck Tape. What about you, what projects have you made using Duck Tape?
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Sally says
What a great idea! So much better than paying out for an expensive one that won’t even look that good!.
Designed Decor says
Thank you so much! It was easy and worked great!
Susan says
How fun and easy to make (the perfect combo in my book). Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday on Organized 31.
Tumbleweed Contessa says
Duct tape! The uses are endless. I am going to make one of these for my work badge. Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend
Lori Who Needs A Cape? says
This is great, I have a 16 yr old Duct tape loving daughter, will have to give this a try! Found your link on the In and Out of the Kitchen Party!
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Designed Decor says
Your daughter can make these for her friends too! I linked up, thanks for the invite!
Miz Manjeet says
Thanks you.?I can be your new friend
Sarah Bailey says
What a fantastic idea – I never knew you could get such colourful duck tape till I saw this post! I shall have to have a mooch around and see if they sell it over here as well.
Thank you so much for linking up to the I Love My Post blog hop.
Sarah x
Designed Decor says
Sarah, I am sure you could order some online if you don’t find any around!
Melanie C says
Great idea, it’s a shame we have to wear the standard ones at work! I didn’t know there were so many great duck tape designs! x
Designed Decor says
Melanie, you could shorten it and make it a key chain holder for your car keys!
Julia Kendrick says
Thanks so much for this awesome idea!! I am a runner and I need a new lanyard to put my car key on when I am running at the track. Pinning now! Julia
Designed Decor says
Julia, Thanks so much for pinning! It is a super easy project. My niece just made her own by following the instructions!
Consie @ Atop Serenity Hill says
A great, super simple project! Love all the patterns that duck tape comes in now!
Designed Decor says
Consie, I love all the colors they had in Duck Tape, but had to pick the boys colors!
Emily says
This is an awesome tutorial. My big kiddo has been eying the fancy duck tape, but I haven’t been sure what to do with it.
Designed Decor says
Emily, now you cna have him help you make one!
Kim @ {enjoy the view} says
Way cool! I went to UC, too! But my hubby went to XU – big rivals, LOL! Of course, our daughter went somewhere else completely for the first four years and is going to UK this fall for Pharmacy school!
Designed Decor says
Kim, That is cool! I have 2 boys attending UC – (Senior and a Sophomore)
Jess says
What a neat idea!
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
Dee says
This is a great idea I think my boys would want one too! I am off to see the selection of Duck Tape at my local store.
Designed Decor says
Dee, There is so many colors and patterns to choose from, I am sure you will find a pattern your boys will love. If you have any questions, please contact me. I would love to help.
Kathy Moody says
I love it! I am going to make one of these for my classroom keys! Thanks for the awesome inspiration. 🙂
Just shared and pinned.
XOXO
Kathy