Deck the Halls with DIY: Creative Holiday Projects Using Tape Jungle Products

This holiday season, skip the store-bought décor and get crafty! With a little creativity and a few specialty tapes from Tape Jungle, you can create stunning DIY holiday projects. Our varieties of tapes go beyond the average jobs you expect them to. In fact, many of our tapes can be just the thing that you need to create beautiful decorations, hang up lights, and make homemade projects that you won't find at your neighborhood craft store.

Making your own décor, ornaments, and even cards lets your creativity shine. Instead of wandering the aisles of your local craft store and not finding what really inspires you, now is your chance to make all the holiday visions in your mind come to life. All you need are some basic crafting supplies, including tape, to get started.

You're probably already familiar with clear adhesive tape for wrapping Christmas presents. But Tape Jungle offers a variety of tapes to help out with your holiday projects. Let's take a look at some of our tapes, including what they're typically used for and how you can incorporate them into your holiday DIY.

• Flatback tape: A strong, versatile tape that's perfect for crafty projects like making cards, scrapbooks, or decorations. It has a papery surface so you can write on it, as well.
• Vinyl tape: A durable tape that can withstand a number of conditions and the test of time. You can use this kind of tape to decorate tableware or outdoor signs since it sticks well to different surfaces and holds up against the elements.
• Double-sided tape: This tape is already in the homes of most crafters since it can be used in so many different projects. It's perfect for adding embellishments to ornaments, garlands, or cards. You can even add glitter to your projects without all the mess that usually comes with glue.
• Duct tape: This is a multipurpose tape that's usually for ductwork or metal repairs. But you can also use it for creating decorations or ornaments. Duct tape is often gray and shiny. But you can also find it in different colors and prints that are perfect for crafting. It's also a classic tape for holding things in place, but you need to know on which surfaces it works the best.
• Gaffer tape: This is a heavy cotton cloth tape that's pressure-sensitive and often used for staging or securing cables. When it comes to holiday projects, this tape can come in handy for creating custom patterns on walls or furniture or mounting objects in place (depending on the surface).
• Masking tape: A paper tape that's lightly adhesive and easy to rip, most people already have this in their homes for various DIY projects. For the holidays, you can create cards or other paper crafts with colored or printed masking tape.
• ATG tape: Adhesive transfer gun tape is a double-sided tape that has a removable liner on one side. You need a dispenser called an ATG gun to use this tape. Double-sided tape works great when making cards, adding embellishments to ornaments or décor, or even gift wrapping.
• Glow in the dark tape: This tape is made in a similar way to vinyl tape, but it has phosphor added to it so it glows once the lights are off. It's used to mark pathways or signs that need to be visible in low light. You can use this tape to create a path for Santa or to make fun holiday signs to stick around your yard.
• Reflective tape: This bright, highly reflective tape is normally for safety purposes, like making traffic cones and barricades more visible to drivers. Thinking about your holiday crafts, you can add it to all kinds of ornaments and decorations, especially ones outdoors in your yard.

DIY Projects Made Easy With Tape Jungle

Now that you know a little bit about Tape Jungle's variety of high-quality tapes and their uses, let's get into why you should opt for using tape for your holiday crafts and projects.

Why Use Tape for DIY?

Most crafters turn to their trusty hot glue gun when it comes to holiday crafts. Before you plug yours in this holiday season, stop and think about all the benefits there are to using tape instead of glue or other traditional DIY methods.

Because there are so many different kinds of tapes made for different surfaces and applications, you're guaranteed to find one that works well with your DIY project. Tape is very versatile and can be applied to a number of projects. Glue can be quite limited when it comes to strength and versatility.

Glue or other adhesives can get messy during the application process and take a while to dry before you can proceed with your project. Tape, on the other hand, goes on clean and sticks from the moment you apply it with no wait time to keep going with your crafting. The same goes for removal. It's often hard to easily undo glue or adhesives. But many kinds of tapes can come off surfaces with no residue or damage underneath.

Best of all, Tape Jungle's tapes are easy to use so that even the most beginner crafters can choose the right one and have fun with holiday DIY. Their quality finishes, colors, and applications add a professional touch to any project. With tape, you can have the confidence you need to get started on all of those holiday craft ideas that you have saved on your Pinterest board.

Holiday DIY Projects and How to Make Them With Tape

Part of getting into the spirit of the season is pulling your boxes of decorations out of storage and turning your home into a winter wonderland. Even if you already have decorations galore, there's always more space around the home to add some new ones.

What's more, DIYing your projects yourself or with the help of family and friends creates a wonderful opportunity to create new holiday memories with loved ones.

Christmas Ornaments

There are a variety of ways to get creative with ornaments with the help of the right tape. One of the simplest ornaments starts with a styrofoam or clear ball ornament as a base. From there, you can add strips of festive washi tape to the ornament with either just one print or mix up a couple of prints to create fun patterns. Attach a ribbon to the top so that you can hang the ball on the tree and you're good to go.

Double-sided tape comes in handy if you want to add glitter or embellishments to ornaments without all the mess that usually comes with glue. This kind of tape works just as well and keeps things in place immediately, without the usual wait time that comes with using glue.

Christmas Lighting

Hanging Christmas lights with tape is an easy option that doesn't include adding holes to your walls. You'll want to use electrical tape for this project since it's fire-resistant and can handle the heat that your Christmas lights may give off. Avoid using duct or masking tape for these reasons.

Holiday Cards

Why buy fancy holiday cards when you can make your own? While many store-bought cards are beautiful and elegant, they can get pretty pricey. Instead, invest that money into some festive washi or masking tape. These colorful tapes can create cheerful borders and accents on plain holiday cards that add a fun personal touch. You can also save any leftover tape for next year's holiday craft projects.

What's more, you can use double-sided tape to stick on lightweight embellishments or decorations. This creates the same 3D effect of fancy holiday cards that you see at the store for just a fraction of the price. Even though this kind of tape is quite strong, you don't want to add anything too bulky or the card might not fit into its corresponding envelope.

Gift Wrapping

Most people reach for clear adhesive tape when wrapping gifts. You can change things up and personalize your gifts by swapping out different kinds of tapes. Printed tape with festive patterns would look great against solid-colored wrapping paper for a splash of color.

If you want to go for a rustic look, wrap your gifts in plaid wrapping paper and finish them off with flatback tape.

DIY Wreaths

You can make a number of cool handmade wreaths with tape. For a modern take on a holiday wreath, choose duct tape in your desired colors and patterns and cut the pieces into strips that are three or four inches long. Fold these strips in half so that there's still half an inch of sticky tape at the bottom. Stick these strips on a foam wreath base and repeat the process until the wreath is full. It will be colorful and textured, so it has the feel of a traditional wreath but with a funky touch.

You can add embellishments, like berries or ribbons, to your existing wreaths with the help of double-sided tape. This tape will keep everything in place and can be hidden well underneath the foliage of the wreath so that you won't see it.

Festive Table Décor

Vinyl tape is perfect for creating custom table décor for the holidays. It comes in many different colors, including holiday colors. So, you can add vinyl tape to a plain placemat to create a personalized holiday mat with festive motifs.

You could also make a table runner the same way by using colorful vinyl tape on a clear plastic runner to create a wintery tablescape that will be a hit with your guests. If you can't find a long runner, you can try lining up decorated placemats.

To let everyone know where they will be sitting for the evening, you can use flatback writable tape to create placeholders or personalized napkin rings. Once you're done, you can peel the tape off and reuse the rings or placeholders for your next event.

Snowflake Window Clings

If you have a Cricut machine, you can use removable vinyl tape to create intricate designs for snowflake window clings. The possibilities are really endless when it comes to designs, so gather a few of your favorites to create a variety of delicate snowflakes. The Cricut does all of the heavy lifting for you.

In the end, you'll have beautiful window clings that you can stick on to the insides of your windows, or even mirrors around your home.

Floor Markers for Santa

Once Santa's down the chimney, you want to make it easy for him to find his way to the Christmas tree - and the milk and cookies! Create a path for him to follow using a tape that is safe for flooring and intended for short-term use, like painters or gaffer tape. These tapes are generally easy to remove and won't cause any damage to different kinds of flooring. You can also use glow in the dark tape for a fun twist.

This can easily be turned into a fun activity to do with children, too. Let them create the path that they want Santa Claus to follow, and then lay down the tape as you eventually make your way to the Christmas tree. After that, you can keep the Christmas spirit going by making the cookies for Santa to munch on when he stops by for a visit.

Holiday Garlands

Just like with hanging your holiday lights, you can use tape to adorn your house with festive garlands without creating any holes in your walls or other surfaces. If your garlands have lights in them, you might want to stick to electrical tape to ensure that it can withstand any heat that comes off the lights.

If you have lightweight garlands that don't include lights, painter's tape works well. It won't cause any damage to your walls. But look for a color that will blend in with the garlands or your walls and won't be too noticeable.

Advanced Holiday DIY Ideas

Here are some ideas if you want to take your crafting using tape to the next level. Once you get the hang of using Tape Jungle's collection of practical tapes for your holiday DIY, it's going to become your go-to for festive crafting.

Light-up Holiday Signs

Choose reflective tape in festive colors to create your own light-up holiday signs for your skyward, or use tape to enhance signs that you already have. This tape has a reflective glow when lights shine on it, so it's perfect for adding accents to outdoor décor.

Customized Stockings

Adding a personal touch to Christmas stockings is always a fun way to distinguish whose is whose or to let personalities shine through. You can use double-sided tape to add sparkles, glitter, or sequins in festive colors.

Another option is fabric tape in a fun color or print to add embellishment to the stocking. Fabric tape is made to stick well on all kinds of fabrics and is very easy to use. So, it's a simple way to add a touch of flair to a stocking.

Holiday Scrapbook

Scrapbooking is a popular hobby because it lets you be creative while remembering moments that you're going to cherish for the rest of your life. Whether you're adding to an ongoing scrapbook or creating a book for a unique holiday, tape will make your project so much easier.

Washi tape comes in so many fun prints and colors around the holidays. You can use this tape to secure pictures, ticket stubs, or other memorable items to the page with a bit of style. The same goes for double-sided tape. This will keep your materials in place and also allow you to easily add on embellishments without the stickiness of glue or other adhesives.

Sometimes even the best crafters let a little glue slip and you're stuck with sticky pages. Leave the mess behind and opt for tape that goes on clean and leaves no mess behind.

Benefits of Using Tape for DIY Holiday Projects

One of the biggest bonuses of choosing tape over glue or adhesives for holiday DIY is how easy it is to use. Beginning crafters might feel intimidated by glue guns or other adhesives, but tape is as easy as it gets. All you have to do is measure out the length of the piece of tape that you need, cut it, then stick it where you need it.

Beginning crafters or those just getting into DIY can start with tape if they're just learning how to make simple projects.

As mentioned, choosing tape over other adhesives is less messy, which is especially great if you're doing holiday crafts with children. All you have to do is find the right tapes that fit your project goals. Buying tapes in fun holiday prints and colors is a good investment since they add a professional touch to just about any project. And will still be good the following year if you have tape left over.

Tips for DIY Success

Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro when it comes to holiday crafts and projects, here are a few tips to keep in mind as you get started:

1. Plan ahead. Sketching out your designs ahead of time will give you a better idea as to what your finished result will look like. Planning your project and all of its details will then allow you to think about which kind of tapes you will need.
2. Work on a clean surface. The keep to doing DIY with tape is a clean workspace that's free of dust and dirt. Tape doesn't stick well when substances, like dust, get stuck to it. To ensure maximum adhesion, give your workspace a quick wipe-down before you start crafting.
3. Test your tape before applying. If you're applying tape to certain surfaces, like walls, furniture, or floors, do a test run before you go all-in. Use a small piece of tape on the surface of the material that you want to stick it to and see how it sticks and how it comes off. This will let you know if there are any problems with the kind of tape you chose before you become too invested in the DIY project.

Why Choose Tape Jungle for Your Holiday DIY Needs?

As you can see, choosing tape for your holiday crafting and DIY is an easy choice. Another easy choice is to go with Tape Jungle's collection of high-quality tapes that can face any project you're planning. Tape Jungle has everything you need, from heavy-duty adhesives to tapes in festive holiday colors and prints.

We are committed to quality, so you'll find that our tapes are easy to use and handle and are very reliable when it comes to adhesive. They come in vibrant colors all year round - not just during the holidays - so you'll find the right tape for crafting no matter the season.

Most importantly, Tape Jungle is committed to fast, hassle-free shipping. Once you order, you'll get your tape as quickly as possible so that you can get started on your holiday DIY ASAP. The holidays are already a busy time of year. Waiting for your tape to arrive is one less thing to worry about when you buy from Tape Jungle.

Create Joyful Memories This Season With the Help of Tape Jungle

There's nothing quite like the feeling you get after seeing the vision in your head become a reality. Making your own holiday projects and crafts is a seasonal activity that you can enjoy by yourself, or invite family and friends to join in. Whichever you choose, you can create holiday memories and joyful feelings that will last throughout all of this special season.

To get started, all you have to do is check out Tape Jungle's collection of high-quality adhesives and pick out the ones that are perfect for your project. With just a few clicks, your tape will be on the way faster than you can say "Happy Holidays!"

This season, use the hashtag #tapejungle when you share photos of your finished creations on social media. Browsing this hashtag will also allow you to see the creations of other crafters and give you some more holiday design inspiration. The holiday season is all about sharing, so share your ideas and photos with #tapejungle!