Ahhh, VHS tapes. The bulky dinosaur of technology. I’m sure you have a pile of them sitting in a basement, box, or maybe still next to your TV. We have VHS tapes and we don’t even (nor have we ever) have a VHS player.
They’re plentiful. The tape is shiny. So I’ve been trying to rack my brain to see if there was a way to craft with VHS tapes.
I took a VHS tape, dollar store wreath form, and some handy dandy Mod Podge.
I took a hoop frame, stuck a bamboo skewer in it, spray painted it black, and stuck it in the ground to dry.
I took apart the VHS tape and tried to think of a plan of action.
I cut the film tape into strips, brushed Mod Podge onto the hoop in sections, and wrapped it with the film, shiny side out. Normally I would seal it off with Mod Podge on top, but I didn’t apply it on top of the film. I didn’t know if it would take away the shinyness.
After the hoop was wrapped, I bunched and crumpled up the tape to add some texture. I looped the tape much like when you’re making a bow,
twisted it, and secured it by tying a shorter piece of tape around the base of the flower.
Then, I pinned each flower to the foam base.
I love it!
Even against my black door, it looks sharp
it’s perfect for Halloween!
Free, recycled, and oh-so-fine – what more could you ask for in your decor?
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Make and Do Girl says
What a cute (and cheap!) idea. It actually looks pretty glam too. After Hurricane Irene, we upcycled some jars from food we had to throw out and branches from the trees that fell into cute little candle holders (or as I like to call them because I love puns, "Hurricanes.")Here's the tutorial I posted:http://makeanddogirl.com/2011/09/hurricane-irene-hurricanes-tutorial/
Nancy Ward says
Hi!Wanted you to know I posted a link to this tutorial today on my blog, PaperFriendly.Nancy WardPaperFriendlyhttp://www.nancywardcrafts.com
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Denise Marie says
Girl, you are CRAZY. LOVE IT!! you are really trying to get us to think outside the box for up-cycling!! Thanks for the inspiration.
ANKH says
This is such a neat idea! You should enter it in the Recycled Halloween Craft Challenge here:http://henthornehandmade.blogspot.com/2010/08/recycled-halloween-challenge-will-you.htmlI will be trying this after the contest is thru!
Jackie H says
Love it! I stole your idea and made my own:http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=48845&id=1618502688&saved#!/photo.php?pid=1333285&id=1618502688&ref=fbx_album
Justine says
THIS is REALLY cool!Just Better Together
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I saw this a few days ago and have wanted to feature this. I am finally posting it at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com for my viwers today! I think this is a brilliant idea! There are so many possibilities for VHS tape! Grab my "featured" button.
idesign says
this is really really cool!
Laura says
Pretty clever way to use a VHS tape. I sure have plenty that could be used this way, and won't be used any other way!I have to say that I thought this was cool and clever, but didn't see myself trying it, till you said add some orange and it's perfect for Halloween. Now I am so gonna do this! It is perfect for Halloween!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
I thought of you this morning as I eyed VHS tapes at a yard sale. 😉 This really was a pretty cool craft! Thanks so much for joining the party. 🙂 I hope you'll come back for a visit sometime soon!
Bettsi says
That is pretty darn clever! Much more elegant than I would have thought. Good for you- thinking this up!
Sassy Sites! says
I love this!!! I would have never thought of using an old tape! I found you at SNS. I'm a follower! 🙂
[email protected] Pretty says
Wow, that is so creative! Never would have thought you could craft with vhs tapes. Thanks for sharing!
allison @ itstoilegood.blogspot.com says
this is AweSoME! I never would have thought to use this material! It's perfect for the Halloween season! Might just have to rip apart a few of the old video tapes to make my own! Thanks for sharing!
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SO creative and darling!!! I am hosting a Thursday Linky called Thrilling Thursday. I would love for you to stop by and link up!Thrilling Thursdays @Paisley Passions~Lori
pointsforcreativity says
Very very VERY cool. This is what a sophistacated space lady of the future would have on her door! It is prefect for Hallowe'en, too.
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Candice S. says
This is amazing!! I cannot believe how elegant it looks. Great idea and great work!! ((Searching for crappy VHS now…haha)) Candice.
KasiaJ says
So cool! What a fantastic upcycle!
Ann @ makethebestofthings says
So creative and cool and you are right, perfect for Halloween! I can see using the tape for a huge porch spider web, too. And maybe even drifty, creepy tendrils on your porch with lots of crinkled tape hanging down. The kids would love to walk thru it on the way to your door for treats!
Amanda Weezie says
Oh wow I love love love this idea. Thanks for sharing!
after builders cleaning says
I can't think of more creative way to use film tape. Thanks
Paula says
Aren't you creative? I'm now regretting that I threw out bags of VHS tapes this summer!
Mrs. Muffins says
What an awesome idea. I don't even have any more vhs tapes these days, I've donated them all away! You're so creative!!!!xx
Heather from WhipperBerry says
Love, love, love it!! Super creative genius!
Bonnie @ House of Grace says
Loves way better than I imagined! Great job Ann!Bonnie 🙂
Madigan at madiganmade says
Wow – a wreath can be made out of anything. You just proved it. So clever and perfect for Halloween!
Jami says
Get out! That is SOOOO cool! I have some tapes left over from my garage sale…don't hate me for copying you! I'm your newest follower!smiles!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
I really like it!!! I could also see it covered all the way around with the VHS tape with some orange flowers here and there. Great job!
Melissa says
Seriously shiny and classy. Great work.
Candhl @ Adventures of a Super Family says
GASP! I LOVE it! Now I have to go on the hunt for some VHS movies and try to recreate this beauty. As soon as I saw the first photo I thought it had Halloween written all over it with a splash of orange added.Thanks for the comment and ideas! Let me ask you this I was planning on going with a brown leather couch but now I'm thinking doing the tables black (With distressing of course!) would look REALLY good but I'm not so sure about how a black lather couch would look. Any other ideas on fabric/color choice for a couch? I'm STUCK on that one ugh! I love your house it's so adorable and homey looking. I can't wait until we can sell our house and buy a old victorian house. Anyways thanks for showing the how-to on this awesome recycled wreath!