Tape is a simple and appealing material for Morning Invitations and I am all about easy and fun ways to start our mornings.
If you haven’t read about the calming and creative affect that Morning Invitations can have on your mornings – START HERE.
If you’re already in on these delights, then here are some fantastically fun and artistic ways to create with tape.
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25+ Ways to Create with Tape
First you need to gather some tape.
Do you have tape in your art area?
Maybe this seems odd, but tape is a fantastic material. It is comes in different patterns and colors. It is excellent for practicing fine motor skills such as tearing and cutting. We love tape of all kinds.
Our Favorite Kinds of Tape
Ways for Kids to Create with Tape
Masking Tape
You can find masking tape anywhere. You probably have some in a drawer. Did you know that you can also get colored art tape? Here are some ways to create with Masking Tape:
1. Scissors + Tape
My twins had trouble tearing tape when we first started using it. This type of activity offered an excellent, motivating opportunity to practice using scissors. Simply lay out scissors and masking tape and white paper.
2. String + Tape Collage
Place some pieces of yarn and string in a basket next to some tape. We did this with a large piece of paper for a collaborative artwork experience.
3. DIY Washi Tape : READ on Handmade Kids Art
There are some washi tape ideas below, but if you don’t have any here’s a way you can make your own!
4. Tape Project : READ on What Do We Do All Day
Do your kids hate art? She has some thoughts.
5. Tape Collage for Toddlers : READ on School Time Snippets
Simple and sweet. This is perfect for toddlers.
6. Creating with Tape : READ on Our Daily Craft
Tape art with crayons. Again. Perfect for toddlers.
Washi Tape
Washi Tape is everywhere now and I can’t get enough. It is easier to tear than masking tape, which is great for little hands, and comes in limitless patterns and colors.
1. DIY Kids Hotel Activity Pack : READ on Learn with Play at Home
LOVE this idea for family travel!
2. Washi Tape DIY Stickers : READ on Red Ted Art
What a fun idea! Make your own stickers.
3. Washi Tape Bookmarks : READ on Simply Vicki
Super simple and fun. These would make a great gift.
4. Popsicle Stick Puppet Craft : READ on Buggy and Buddy
This is a simple, fun way to make puppets.
5. Valentine’s Creation Station : READ on Learn with Play at Home
One way to include tape in your art supplies.
6. DIY Washi Tape Gift Bags : READ on Simply Vicki
This would be a super simple way for kids to wrap a gift.
7. How to Make Washi Tape Pencil Holders : READ on Red Ted Art
Did you know that Washi Tape could stick to this?!
8. Kid-Made Washi Tape Ornaments : READ on Simply Vicki
Don’t be surprised if you find some of these on our Christmas tree next year.
9. Tape and Watercolor Art : READ on Fun A Day
I never thought of combining tape and watercolors!
Painter’s Tape
Not just for painting houses anymore! We use painter’s tape on a weekly basis for all kinds of jobs.
1. Exploring Line with Tape Resist : READ POST
Simple explorating of lines with tape and some paint.
2. Splatter Paint + Tape Resist : READ on Buggy and Buddy
This is a creative take on tape resist painting.
3. Chalk Tape Resist Art : READ on You Clever Monkey
Love this idea for taking tape resist outside!
4. Painter’s Tape Masterpieces : READ on Kids Activity Blog
It is truly amazing what you can do with some paint and some tape! This takes it to a new level.
5. Christmas Tree Canvas : READ on Adventures with Adam
Another example of tape resist art. The options are limitless.
6. Tape Resist Clown Fish : READ on In The Playroom
Another example of tape resist art.
7. Paint By Number Canvas Art : READ on Hands on as We Grow
Yet another creative twist on tape resist painting.
Gummed Paper Art Tape
This one is less common, but I used this all the time as a kid. Meet: Gummed Paper Art Tape. It is completely unique tape. One side is paper (You can write on it and everything) and the other is sticky when you wet it. The options are pretty limitless with this stuff. It is a little pricey, but you get a ton of colors and huge rolls for the money. We got some around Christmas time and have barely made a dent despite using it several times a week.
1. Paper Tape Collage
This one would work with any kind of tape but we love doing it with paper tape. We had a lot of fun making a rainbow collage with Gummed Art Tape during our Week of Preschool Color.
2. Link Countdown
Gummed Paper Tape works well for making an easy link countdown to a big event. Simply lay out strips of tape and have your littles create loops. I like to do this with a counting book. For instance, at Christmas time we create a countdown chain and I lay it out with some 12 Days of Christmas books.
Duct Tape
Obviously Duct Tape has many practical purposes, but it has some fun crafty uses as well.
1. Duct Tape Picture Frame : READ at There’s Just One Mommy
Simple and kid friendly frames.
2. Duct Tape Hair Bow : READ at Real Life at Home
I never would have thought of this in a million years.
