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5-Minute Project

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Pillows A-La-Mode

If you, like me, keep many of your sewing/crafting supplies out in the open in decorative containers, you’ll love this quick-‘n-easy project from Dianne Faw! Simply take the cover out of a tape dispenser, use it as a template to make a new, pretty one (from scrapbook paper, gift wrap, a map, whatever you have on hand), and put the new cover in. So cute! ♥

P.S. I’m keeping my new dispensers in this fabric basket that I fashioned from an “oops” while making my first bracelet purse. And if you haven’t tried a bracelet purse yet, click here. They’re so much fun to make and give for little girl gifts!

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diaryofamadcrafter on June 10, 2012 at 4:59 pm said:

Oh my gosh, how cute! 🙂

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- pillowsalamode on June 10, 2012 at 5:05 pm said:
  
  Isn’t it??? I love finding easy, pretty ideas like this! 🙂
  
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  - diaryofamadcrafter on June 10, 2012 at 5:13 pm said:
    
    Same here! Make something ugly cute! 🙂
    
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diaryofamadcrafter on June 10, 2012 at 5:00 pm said:

Also, I can’t remember who I’ve told and who I haven’t but…I have nominated your blog for not one, not two, not even three, but 4 awards!! Enjoy!
http://diaryofamadcrafter.wordpress.com/2012/06/10/awards-all-over-the-place/

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- pillowsalamode on June 10, 2012 at 5:20 pm said:
  
  Oh, thank you! How kind! Please allow me to *bend* the rules a bit and, instead of writing a post about myself, add the buttons to my sidebar with a big THANK YOU to you (plus, when you click on each button, it links back to you!) as a token of my appreciation. And keep up the great work on your blog! Thank you again! 🙂 Katherine
  
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  - diaryofamadcrafter on June 10, 2012 at 6:15 pm said:
    
    That is TOTALLY fine with me! 🙂 It took so long to do that post, I wouldn’t do it again! So I understand lol You’re very welcome! :=D
    
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Jenny on June 10, 2012 at 5:17 pm said:

So cute! I believe in prettifying everything 🙂 Any thoughts for improving refillable tape dispensers?

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- pillowsalamode on June 10, 2012 at 5:22 pm said:
  
  Hmm . . . maybe check out Pinterest? Let me know if you find something! Thank you! 🙂
  
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Maggie on June 11, 2012 at 3:07 am said:

I just wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award.
If you’d like to accept this award then please take it to your blog and pass it on – if this is not your cup of tea then please accept this as a compliment on your blog.

http://maggieagain.wordpress.com/2012/06/11/versatile-blogger-award/

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- pillowsalamode on June 11, 2012 at 8:18 am said:
  
  I’m an SO honored, Maggie! Please allow me to *bend* the rules a bit and, instead of writing a post about myself, I will add the button on my sidebar will be captioned with a big THANK YOU to you (plus, when you click on the button, it will link back to you!) to show how much I appreciate your kind gesture. And congratulations on your very well-deserved award, too! 🙂 Best, Katherine
  
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elainemwilson on June 11, 2012 at 9:20 am said:

Very cute!

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- pillowsalamode on June 11, 2012 at 9:40 am said:
  
  Thank you! It’s fun to find a quickie project that puts a smile on your face! 🙂
  
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mamamuhely on June 11, 2012 at 6:23 pm said:

Oh! What a brilliant idea! 🙂

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- pillowsalamode on June 11, 2012 at 7:16 pm said:
  
  I agree . . . whoever thought of it first IS brilliant! 🙂 Thank you for visiting! 🙂
  
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twistnpout on June 11, 2012 at 10:26 pm said:

Hi- thanks for ‘liking” my blog. i thought I would see what you were up to. I TOTALLY love this tape dispenser idea. So easy. I can’t believe I didn’t think of it. I’m always covering boxes and things with decorative paper. I’m definitely going to do this.
Thanks for the idea

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- pillowsalamode on June 11, 2012 at 10:50 pm said:
  
  You’re most welcome! And I love your blog! 🙂
  
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lucky4the1 on June 12, 2012 at 12:02 pm said:

How cute are those? I think I am going to have to start using disposable tape dispensers again, just so that I can decorate them. Thanks Pillows

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- pillowsalamode on June 12, 2012 at 12:48 pm said:
  
  You’re so welcome! But I wonder if those refill rolls would work in these???
  
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  - lucky4the1 on June 12, 2012 at 1:01 pm said:
    
    I use one of those heavy refill tape dispensers and I guess it too can be decorated.Nothing that a little fabric or fancy scrapbook paper with a side of decoupage cant cure. I will try it. I’ll take before and after pics.
    
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    - pillowsalamode on June 12, 2012 at 1:02 pm said:
      
      Yay! Can’t wait to see it! 🙂
      
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      - lucky4the1 on June 12, 2012 at 1:08 pm said:
        
        I have to go work out when I get home but I’m pretty sure I can sneak in a little craft session before bedtime. Hopefully it wont have an overtly Frankenstein motif about it when I’m done, lol!
        
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simplesweetandsouthern on June 14, 2012 at 5:22 pm said:

Great quick and easy idea. =)

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- pillowsalamode on June 19, 2012 at 11:01 am said:
  
  My favorite kind! 🙂 Thank you for visiting! 🙂
  
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Molly on June 19, 2012 at 3:08 pm said:

I love this idea!!! I’m going to do this with every tape dispenser in the house 🙂

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- pillowsalamode on June 19, 2012 at 3:10 pm said:
  
  Me, too! I keep finding them and redoing them! So easy and fun and pretty! 🙂 Enjoy! 🙂
  
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lizjfox on June 26, 2012 at 6:19 pm said:

Love this simple idea. I’m thinking of doing it inside my Walmart plastic boxes. I saw that on Pinterest, but I know it will take a lot longer.

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- pillowsalamode on June 26, 2012 at 6:54 pm said:
  
  Ooohhh . . . LOVE that idea! Anything to make the world a prettier place, right? 🙂 Be sure to post pics if you do! 🙂
  
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