How I Made Foil Tags

I wanted to make some foil/metal tags, and this is what I came up with. I was thinking later of using tin foil and my xyron :)
Day 28 out of 31 days of video's

[@stanky6261973]

Great idea! I told my husband about this video and he bought the tape for me!! I'm going to try this out. Thank you very much

[@sirensong2011]

In the military, we called it 100 mile an hour tape. It came in handy doing small patches on aircraft in a pinch. The adhesive on it is industrial grade, and causes any cuts you get from it to burn like crazy.

[@TracysTreasures24]

Thanks for the tip...luckily I haven't cut myself on it..yet

[@dangerousangel695]

I did this with foil tape too! My husband told us definitely do not touch the foil tape it isn't cheap...lol. It comes out great! And it has adhesive!!!

[@1jmass]

I love using this metal tape. Try peeling the backing off of a small part of the end of your piece of foil and sticking that down first. Then slowly pull off the rest of the backing paper using a towel or cloth to press as you go. This works especially well with large pieces. I learned this doing contact paper.

[@gaylefis]

Love your foil tags - they turned out so cute!! I love the birdcage one - it would look great in a mini album or on a tag. Thanks so much for showing this technique!!

[@Evilin0861]

Thanks for the video. I had been eyeballing this tape in our garage. My husband had a roll of it and now it's mine! It has suddenly been misplaced. Blame it on those little elves that I have in my house....he he!

[@thejenbar]

Well it's a long time ago, but when I saw this today I smiled - I have exactly the opposite problem - I spend too much time playing and not actually making things! Like the look of these. Thanks

[@snugglemouse38]

love this tape myself it comes in different widths if you want to get wider so you do not need to butt it up against each other and not have a line it will work great glad i am not the only one who uses this

[@migglymax]

Thanks so much. There is also contact paper that comes in metal...it is really wide and there is a stainless one. It will fit and cover most projects...hope it helps :) I have also run it through the bug prior to taking the sticky piece off and the contact works amazing . Do not get the cheaper kind that looks silver from Walmart but go to the hardware place and get stainless steel one. It works like a charm and you can use it by the sheets as long as you may need it. Thanks for all your videos

[@RunWayUnderground]

FYI: The tape is called aluminum tape. It's actually made of aluminum and is primarily used to join heating/cooling system duct vents because it will withstand the extreme temperatures of HV/AC systems. And the glue on the tape won't come off either...

[@candipill]

@TracysTreasures24 -Sweet - the aluminium roof flashing that I get has an intensely thick squishy adhesive on the back so if you layer the alu-tape on top of it you get a pewter like effect, and it's soft enough that you can write (recess emboss or deboss) on it with fineliner permanent marker and then it looks like you rubbed patina on it. BTW I love the cadre and lilt of your voice - super soothing and cheery at the same time.

[@klipngirl]

I have made metal tags with tin foil and my Xyron and it works. It stabilizes it quite well to use cardstock in the center. I have also made them using colored metallic sheets purchased at the craft store. TFS

[@3wiccan3]

I call it vent tape. You usually use it to seal up a/c or heating vents. One thing I have learned is NEVER pull the backing completely off of the tape if you are running a long strip because it kinks easily. Just put down one end and pull the backing off of the tape as you push it down. I learned the hard way that once the backing is off it gets impossible. I use Tim Holtz scissor on it and when it gets sticky, just wipe them off with a bit of blending solution.

[@Tupelo927]

These are absolutely lovely! A million thanks for sharing your time & talent! Happy creating!

[@TracysTreasures24]

Thank you so much Rebecca, you are so sweet :)

[@TravelBound2024]

I loved this technique. I can actually send my hubby to go supply shopping for me and he'll know what I'm talking about! LOL. It really was a good idea using that stuff. Thanks!

[@TheMoparlvr]

TFS..I've been playing with the metal tape as well. Hubby just bought me another roll...it is kind of expensive here? Tim Holtz is coming out with some adhesive foil, so can't wait for that. I made some metal looking embellishments with the tape as well...works great and fun to see what you can come up with. Thanks Again..RuthAnn

[@usaearthling]

What a clever idea.Those tags came out beautiful, who woukd ever know? Thank you for sharing.

[@mamablitger]

Thank you so much for sharing this great idea. Just love it !! Awesome getting ned ideas from talented artists like you !!!

[@lizzystitch4842]

thanks for good lesson! My husband is an adhesives and resins chemist. Just a tip: if you have trouble getting the release liner off of some tape like that metal furnace tape, take a piece of scotch tape and stick it to a corner of the metal tape's liner, and pull it, and it should pull away the liner so you can begin to remove it. May take a couple of tries.

[@TracysTreasures24]

Thank you for the tip Elizabeth..I have been using this with my glitter tape and it works great :)

[@KyAl2]

This is a good way to use up cardstock you don't like but is still functional.

[@TracysTreasures24]

+Kyle Aldrich Good point Kyle :)

[@OnePeacefulMind_2024]

wow that was great

[@TracysTreasures24]

thank you so much :)

[@billieprd]

WOW Tracy! By looking at your foil tags I would never off guessed they were made from cardstock and foil tape, LOVE your technique and with the alcohol inks, their simply to die for! I'll have to raid hubby's tool shed now and make some lol! Thanks for sharing Take Care, Kylie X

[@ASoulsHeartbeat]

Well you better have been giving hubby some Kudos for that one. What a neat idea, I'll have to hit Home Depot soon and see if they have this. Once you embellish the tag you're never going to see the seams. Beautiful with the alcohol inks! TFS Patti

[@usaearthling]

@TracysTreasures24 It's such a great idea though. I did find some 4x12 metal sheets with adhesive at Hobby Lobby- 12 sheets for 4.99. They were labeled as "Specially designed for QuicKutz die-cutting tools" but I was able to use them in my Sizzix/Big Shot witha Cuttle bug embosser. Loved them. Keep up the great work and the awesome ideas.

[@ingridwalter4870]

Hi Tracy, I followed your instructions for the Foil Tag. Works super Fine! I Love the tags. Thanx!

[@TracysTreasures24]

Thank you Ingrid :) So happy you tried it and it worked so well for you :)

[@jenungerfinearts]

I love the way you come up with budget freindly techniques with stuff we may have around the house. I'm the opposite of you in the way that I'm always playing and experimenting but never have a project in mind, this alwas bothers me because I spend a lot of time doing stuff but have nothing to really show for it in the end :)

[@aqtnsd]

Love this! I dont have a cuttlebug so if you think of any more ways to use that foil,please post! Who knew Home Depot would fast become a craft supply store? Hee hee!

[@beveygirllikes3681]

Awesome idea Tracy, thank you so much for sharing. I will definitely be trying this, it would look great on some Christmas cards or Scrapbooking pages.

[@TracysTreasures24]

Thank you :) I have used this technique on my Tim Holtz January tag

[@VoxPandemonium]

Great idea and it looks marvelous.

[@lavendarrose29]

This is a great idea. I am sending my husband to the hardware store in the morning.

[@cricutnewbie]

thanks for sharing this simple technique.

[@DevinTaylorCreations]

AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!! Super easy and fun!!! I will be making some fabulous tags and die cuts. Thank you so much for sharing this great idea!! Hugz:) Taylor

[@countrymamabear]

That looks really nice and interesting. Thanks for sharing your tips and ideas.

[@TracysTreasures24]

Thank you for watching and commenting :)

[@CraftingFelicity]

I love that its from a different material! I am going to look for that!

[@KraftyPaws]

I love using Shurtape -- well anything from the hardware store (lol) on crafty projects! :) I've never colored it with alcohol inks so I will definitely be trying this out. What fun! tfs hugs, Kristina

[@TracysTreasures24]

+CraftyPaws Happy you came across my video Kristina :) Have fun adding the colour to these :)

[@patt130275]

great idea, need to go out and buy some of this tape :) hugs

[@AmyKittle]

I've got some of this tape and have been waiting around to play with it. Thanks for the ideas I think I will get it out now and use it on some masculine cards I need to make. Thanks again for the ideas ttys, hugs, amyk

[@klipngirl]

I found my metal sheets in a pack of maybe 25 at Robert's Crafts. I bet you could get them other places too.

[@TheRachel3131]

love this stuff, found some in my dads shop, just be careful the edges of the foil can be very sharp, i actually got a bad cut from it once, lol but all good, live and learn. but fun stuff to work with!!

[@TracysTreasures24]

Thank you :) I luckily haven't cut myself on this. I didn't notice it was sharp..thanks for the tip. I will be careful :)

[@Evilin0861]

Those darn elves are all over the place. I guess they must multiple like rabbits. You'll find that pen when their done with it. He He!

[@migglymax]

No worries, glad to help :) thank you for your videos and ideas :)

[@TracysTreasures24]

Thank you Kathi, I hope you have fun experimenting :)

[@Sue7777000]

Thanks Tracy for all your helpful tutorials!! Sue

[@MICHELLEEVANS33]

cool and beautiful! u just gave me another easy idea 4 my firefighter pictures thanks!

[@tubeyoumaster1]

Love the birdcage : ) TFS , love : ) Patricia

[@kathimontoya1220]

Many thanks for these tips...love your information...I will try this!

[@seaweedsammy]

awesome...i have some of this tape...now i can use it more often. Thanks for sharing.

[@naomiburton4028]

i love this ive also made embosed stickers painted them with permanent markers it was on carol duval show.i really miss her show .mamaw

[@Hummingbird1st]

Just lovely. I have a roll of that in my cupboard! Tfs

[@TracysTreasures24]

Thank you...have fun playing :)

[@candipill]

I love foil tape - I stick it on aluminium roof flashing tape for extra chunk!

[@mscindy47]

really cool technique thanks for sharing....

[@shellyanne00]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@babytweetums]

That was pretty clever of you :0) Turned out really cool!

[@kipperdsnacks]

Great Tip Tracy!! Thanks for sharing this, I will have to raid the garage...I think my husband has some of this!!! Patti

[@72Grami82]

This is great. I'm so excited to have stumbled onto you video. Thank you so much, how fun! :)

[@bohemiangypsy99]

Hey Tracy. Good tutorial thanks so much. We call it Air Conditioning tape over here as they wrap up the air conditioning pipes etc with it but ours is sticky backed but without the backing paper so you just roll it on. But it is fun to play with isn't it? Hugs Michelle

[@sanctuaryrain2010]

Very cute tags Tracy, ty for sharing! :)

[@TracysTreasures24]

Sanctuaryrain S Thank you for both watching and commenting :)

[@47bettie]

Thanks! Great idea! your nails still look great!

[@matildanmimi]

@TracysTreasures24 You can find it at the 99 cent store as well.

[@misunflowerstyle906]

when we overlap seams with fabric, we overlap and cut down both layers together through the middle. when the excess is cut off, the remaining parts butt together perfectly. I am not sure if this would in any way work for your seams since your parts are sticky...but maybe somebody can come up with something from that.

[@TracysTreasures24]

I know what you mean..hmmmm I wonder Thanks for watching and your tip.

[@amandaoutofplace]

What a great idea! I'll have to try that one. :)

[@moonlitedaze5688]

Love it! TFS

[@TracysTreasures24]

Thank you :). I'm pretty sure there is foil paper now...but I used what I had on hand :)

[@maruko0207]

Which color of alcohol ink did you use? (one which looks like a copper kind of color) Such a amazing idea! Thanks for sharing :)

[@susanyee1]

Great video! Thanks for the ideas!!!

[@MHarrington8406]

very pretty, did you cute the birdcage out first?

[@AlysonDLucca]

using this hardware tape.and a piece.of cartboard.....i dont have that machine.but im good at drawing do i need that machine or would it work just fine if i drew or traced.on it myself. thank you

[@TracysTreasures24]

The hardware tape is soft, so I am sure this will work with a dead pen or a embossing tool.

[@craftynanna53]

Can I use the metal from a soft drink can?

[@mamablitger]

Oh...you are such a sweet positive woman.... !!!!

[@zel475]

TFS! Where did you get that tape from? I can't wait to try it. :)

[@lauracomer8896]

Great Idea

[@TracysTreasures24]

Thank you Laura :)

[@nickelnook1]

I've had this on my list for a while now because my husband ran out! :o)

[@AnneGirlCarrots]

Hey there I was wondering if you would take a custom order or maybe a swap... I'd LOVE a dozen of the birdcages! I have tons of scrapbook stuff... bought out a scrapbook store a few years ago. Let me know!

[@lacefairy1]

Be careful when buying the adhesive foil tape that it doesn't have printing on it. I bought some wide 2 1/2" tape for $16 which fits exactly over my tags, and found the printing was not on the wrapper but on the tape? Bummer!

[@aquafina6544]

what is a cuddle bug

[@TracysTreasures24]

A cuttlebug is a manual cutting and embossing tool or machine. If you google it, you will find many different types.

[@dhauxhurst]

Hi Tracy, I just watched your video on Pocket pages! What a nifty idea. Could you please fill me in on how this works or is you just make up stuff buy theme or colors or whatever! I would like to do this! Sincerely, Debbie

[@TracysTreasures24]

Debbie Hauxhurst Hi Debbie. Yes you make a card for each of the 9 pockets (any theme or no theme at all, whatever you feel like doing) and then add some fun little goodies to them for your seal partner. There are so many videos out there on these, enjoy making yours :)

[@dhauxhurst]

Thank you for the reply.

[@Evilin0861]

Those little elves are all over the world but I don't like it when they take my stuff.

[@TheZICO1956]

SEÑORITA ME DISCULPO PORQUE REALMENTE NO ENTENDÍ NADA, SÓLO VI CÓMO COLOCABA UN ALUMINIO Y LUEGO SALE CON EL GRABADO, PERDÓN PERO QUÉ ES?

[@naticristellavi8236]

TheZICO1956 Ella compró ese rollo the cinta de aluminio en la ferreteria. Esa cinta se usa para reparar conecciones del aire acondicionado en el atico o otros tipos de arreglos en el hogar. La cinta metálica es muy flexible y se puede cortar con tijeras caseras, ten cuidado porque es metal de aluminio y puedes cortarte. Esa cinta tiene pegamento, le quitas la cubierta y la puedes pegar al papel, cartulina, madera o qualquier material poroso. Esta muchacha paso el papel cubierto con el aluminio por una maquinita de rodillos usando un sobre de repujado. Si no tienes la máquina, puedes pasar un rodillo de reposteria presionando con un poco de fuerza sobre el dibujo o lo que quieres marcar en el aluminio. Para que puedas marcar bien usa una superficie blanda debajo del papel, asi el repujado se marcara mas bonito. espero estas instrucciones te ayuden. Si tienes alguna duda, preguntame, con gusto te ayudaré.

[@TheZICO1956]

GRACIAS NATICRIS ES UD. MUY AMABLE Y ATENTA Y APRECIO SU BUENA VOLUNTAD DE DISIPAR MI DUDA. ESTOY TRATANDO DE APRENDER A REPUJAR Y REPENTINAMENTE ME ENCUENTRO QUE NO HAY TUTORIALES PASO A PASO. QUE TENGA LINDO FIN DE SEMANA

[@TracysTreasures24]

Sorry your comment got lost in my emails or got sent to my junk folder..sorry. I had to translate your comment as I only know English As for your question. I used foil tape from the hardware store to tape dryer vents together, it is very sticky. I then put it between the embossing plates and ran it through my machine, that is what gave it the embossed look. I hope this clears things up a bit for you

[@TracysTreasures24]

Thank you for helping me out with this question :) These messages got lost in my emails and then I had to translate them. Thank you again :)

[@naticristellavi8236]

TracysTreasures24 , No problem, I explained in detail what you did and gave her links to other videos in Spanish so she can understand.

[@AnneGirlCarrots]

Ohhh sure!! Just send me an inbox on what your looking for :) Hugs