An Alternative Way to construct your projects

Sharing an alternative way to assemble your album cover/binder, album pages and 3D projects using our versatile and incredibly popular Black Construction Tape. Links to all the products shown in this video are below:
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Midnight Masquerade Folio Album
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Folio Album Cover Set
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8 1/4" x 8 1/4" Shadow Box Kit
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[@carolmelancon]

It just occurred to me (on watching this video again before making my next album) that your construction method automatically gives the perfect gap between the spine and covers, AND allows one to be sure the top and bottom edges of the covers are perfectly aligned and "square" all in one go. No more shims, T-square rulers, or fiddling and worry. I didn't fully appreciate the full genius of your method before.

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Carol, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. Yes I designed the system to address all the points you mention, and also to replace the need to use cardstock, double sided tape/glue too reducing the cost of construction considerably. As the two layers of tape adhere together between the spines my binding system also gives a very strong join that removes the risk of ripping down the spine that can occur, frustratingly, when covering an album in card stock. Enjoy making your next album :-) C

[@donnakennedy87]

Clare, I don't know how I missed this tutorial, most informative and helpful. TYFS, Donna, in California.

[@conishkee]

11/25/21: Hi Clara. You definitely get my two thumbs up on this one! I especially loved the way you worked those corners with the tape. I mean, who knew one could do it that way? They're usually so cumbersome to construct, but you made it look so easy. Thank you again for another wonderful and informative tutorial which I intend to utilize when crafting. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

[@suziewest1333]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! My scrapbooking life just got much easier. I hate those pesky mitered paper corners. Claire, thank you for sharing this great idea and product. Suzie

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Suzanne, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. Great to hear you love my alternative assembly system. Happy crafting

[@Woodstock1967KJT]

brilliant Clare - love the edging technique - no more black hands - no more waiting and no more washing out brushes !!

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Christine, many thanks for your message. I launched my unique way of assembling albums and 3d projects five years ago, added my Signature Black Construction Tape to our product range. No more paint on your papers, watching paint dry or glue covered fingers too. Just tape and go lol!! :-)

[@jennifermossey-haines7473]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this! I hate doing the covers but this makes it super easy!

[@anjavandenmeerssche6963]

Great idea 👍

[@ljstorey1]

This stuff is great. What a paper saver. Going over to shop now! Thanks so much for finding this tape! Happy creating, Linda

[@sandrabarrell828]

Another great tutorial, thanks Clare. I am a regular user of Clare's kits and the construction tape and I would urge every one to buy the kits, they are easy to construct and the construction tape makes putting everything together so easy and the finished item looks so professional. Cant wait for the next tutorial. xxx

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Sandra, thanks for calling by, your comment and product recommendation too. There's more on the way :-) Have a great weekend.

[@patriciahowarth9234]

Hi Clare, This tape looks brilliant !! it will save a lot on paint too, as I have used black paint to go around all my edges in the past. I love your tips with using your surface too. I really must get this tape along with my ever-growing list of your tutorials and G45 paper pads haha, I wish I could buy 'time' that would be brilliant haha. I'm glad your voice is getting better. Lots of love from Patricia xx

[@britsuelamphere9531]

I love this tape....it has made the part I found most difficult about albums (covering the covers with cardstock) a breeze and you don't have to do that using the tape. I also made several portfolio style albums using the tape and heavy cardstock they turned out great! TFS

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi BritSue, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. Great to hear you love my alternative assembly system. Happy crafting. :-) C

[@ursulalongworth9464]

Gosh been crafting for years, never come across this before and I make loads of albums, I use tyvek, but it only comes in white and I always think black card looks so much more professional. This has a more professional finish in the end....thank you for sharing this with us on video, I have saved it for future use....take care, luv Ursula xx

[@raebobbi]

What a fantastic idea!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creativity with us!!

[@thecraftywitch510]

Thank you for this alternative! I love it and always looking for ways to save on paper, lessen bulk and move a bit quicker! Lol. Just went to your shop and ordered tape but now I see a few paper pads I have been chasing! Thanks again I love your work. Mandy x

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Mandy, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. Great to hear you love my alternative assembly system. Happy crafting with your goodies. :-) C

[@dawnedwards5405]

Clare , i really don't know what to say, you are just fantastic to watch and explain things so well. Just love your videos so much. Am waiting for black construction tape to come back in, will be great to try it. Thanks so much once again. Dawn

[@judychlupsa1785]

How quick and easy!! Saves a lot of card stock too!! Thank you so much Clare.

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Judy, thanks for calling by. Good to hear you enjoyed my alternative take on assembling your album covers. :-) C

[@verafeldman7991]

Great video on how to make an album. Thanks for sharing.

[@Lima-fj7ps]

Yes, she can put her racist chants there for quick reference.

[@caroldru2]

Love the idea of the tape! TFS!! Hugs! Carol

[@str1518]

Marbles I love it ty for showing how to make it

[@marciaeck343]

I just really have to say I just love love love love all of your projects I don't have enough time in my days to get to each and everyone of them but now that I subscribe I can go back and watch and get my information but thank you so much and I do love listening to your videos they are so cool

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Marcia, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. There are 780 videos on my channel but only 350 of them are public so there's a few for you to watch. Enjoy :-)

[@sabineburger6699]

Sorry my English isn't so good!! I write from Germany! The tutorial was fantastic!! Thank you so much. I'm begin with books and boxes. Than your video will help my so much. Thanks thanks thanks!!!

[@jasann100]

Hi there, I do love your videos so much, thy are so easy to follow, and I love all the albums you make, thank you very much!!!!

[@camilibugs]

Tried this tape for the first time today. I really liked it, I found very easy to use and it gave a very professional finish. I’ve used it with Tyvek to create my best ever album spine. Just hope it stays stuck for years!

[@felipejaxen8369]

I realize Im kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good place to watch newly released movies online?

[@tc247]

Love it. I will be ordering it in January when I am hopefully to my new place and unboxed from moving out of state. At least I hope we are moved by then. Wonderful idea. SO HAPPY I found you. Happy Holidays and many blessings!

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Victoria, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. Great to hear you love my alternative assembly system. Happy crafting

[@NancyLynn]

This is FANtastic....I'm wondering if you have a tutorial on how to create the hinge with the tape? Thank you for sharing!

[@angelahartley3212]

I am on the list when it arrives back in stock!! I do not usually cover my entire album in cardstock when making one.....sometimes i do but usually do not and this tape would be absolutely perfect to use instead of going around the outside edges with a black marker!!!!!

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Angela, thanks for calling by. The Tape is back in stock. It gives a beautifully professional edging to your album covers too. You'll love it :-) C

[@bonniebrown1113]

My Creative Spirit 👍🏻

[@TheSCRAPPER46]

Always informative, thanks.

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi, thanks for calling by and your comment. Enjoy your weekend :-) C

[@Lima-fj7ps]

Yes, even racists like Claire have some good ideas.

[@carolinewhite9154]

You could use bone folder or score tool I would go over with the bone folder to get really good crisp edage thank you for sharing great idea

[@carolmelancon]

Wouldn't you know, I finished my album cover for my Enchanted Forest Album (from your tutorial) a couple of days ago. Oh well, I used Kraft-Tex instead of cardstock; so though it wasn't as easy as this method, I do think it will be very sturdy. I did, however, remember your video on assembling 3D projects with construction tape. I used the tape to reinforce the inside fold of all the flaps on the various pages so I feel secure that the cardstock won't tear with heavy use. Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial.

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Carol, great to hear you've finished your album and used the tape too. Enjoy using it after all your hard work. :-) C

[@tiffinyostler1]

brillilant! I wish it came in white also!

[@sharonharrison4739]

Gosh, this is such a great idea. Thank you.

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Sharon, thanks for calling by. Great to hear you enjoyed the video :-) C

[@janetnicholls2058]

wow this is great will be buying this thank youxx

[@bl0tt44]

love it, so professional x

[@wendymurray7658]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you. Do you have a video showing how to construct the box?

[@marialopes1404]

sensacional 👏

[@craftyhodges]

Brilliant!! ❤️ this idea - TFS. Joanne

[@scrapqueen]

great idea .!!!!!

[@Desaree1]

Thank U on my way to get some tape!

[@sheilar1051]

Hi Clara, I have your tape and I love it, really easy to work with I love the fact that you don't have the bulk of paper and that you use less glue and tape on the hinges. Would like to know will you be making this tape in other colors would love to have this in white and tan colors or craft. thanks for sharing this with use and the beautiful project. ~ Sheila :)

[@monivoa5]

Looks so easy ... question ...is it strong enough to hold the heavy pages? Is it like masking tape that rip’s easy? Or is it made out of different material ? Because it is amazingly easy to use

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Monivoa, thanks for calling by and commenting. I use my construction tape to build album covers and 3D projects. It's high tack and strong when in place. I don t use it to stick the pages into the album. For that I use tacky glue or double sided red line tape. :-) C

[@fibergoddess1]

Thanks for this clear and concise video. Will this tape also work well on fabric covers? I just placed an order for it to come to California. All the other tapes and glues have been a challenge. :)

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi, thanks for calling by and your order. the resin on the tape isn t really strong enough to bond on fabric. You would need to use a fabric glue under it for a long lasting finish :-) C

[@skajude1]

I loved your construction tape as soon as you brought it out!!! I think I would prefer it to be just a bit wider, though. It seems to be just under 1 inch in US measurements and I am not sure that would work for me. Love all your ideas and projects!!

[@britsuelamphere9531]

I use this tape a lot. it is not like construction tape we get here, it is a bit heavier, more pliable and great to work with. I have not found it to dry out at all. Good luck!

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi, thanks so much for calling by and leaving your comment. Great to hear you love my ideas and projects. The inchy difference thing comes up occasionally in conversation. You'd think they'd be the same but there is a teeny difference of .4mm making the US inch just a tiny bit bigger at 25.4mm over the imperial one 25mm :-) C

[@lorrainebarrett2294]

Thankyou so much for your tips and video. I especially love the pocket page idea using the tape on the outside edges. 😊 I live in Australia and I don't really know what construction tape is; would painter's tape do the same good job, do you know? ❤🇦🇺

[@paulinemycock5030]

You made that look really easy may I ask what you use on the ends of the ribbons they look fantastic

[@simplyme-88]

Hi Clare, I juste received and used your tape : fantastic 😊. May I ask you ... what corner chomper do you use for the card stock ? and how thick is it ? Especially the covers. I have a few of those tools but none is working properly with the card stock that I have. Thank you.

[@papercrafter45]

Awesome! :)

[@paulaa.7798]

I do have a thought, where the hinge will the cover come away, rip, away from the spine? if it gets dropped. just the tape tears so easily...hate to make an album an have the cover tear away from the spine. Should I use book binding tape at the spine and binding? TIA

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Paula, thanks for commenting. Once you fold the cover over the spine the two layers of tape adhere together creating a really strong hinge that won t rip apart unlike cardstock does.

[@EverSlimUS]

Another name for this tape is Gaff tape. Amazon carries it...You can find it in various colors and widths.

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Marcia, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. Gaff tape was one of the 40+ tapes I sampled and tested before I launched my Signature Black Construction Tape. During the variety of tests I did with each tape, Gaff tape didn't give me the long term results I was looking for and bacause of that didn't make the final cut into my product line. :-) C

[@EverSlimUS]

@@MyCreativeSpirit Thank you for your input. What were the problems with it? Did you create your own line of tape, or are there any other names it is known by here in the U.S.?

[@EverSlimUS]

Sorry, I see you said you created a line of tape...

[@bevbenfield4828]

Hello from Australia Clare, I really enjoy watching your videos and am inspired by your creativity. Your craft room is amazing too, it's inspired me to make a few changes in my own 'studio'. I ordered three rolls of your fabulous black tape back on 16th June and am still anxiously awaiting it's arrival. I have emailed twice requesting an update but still no tape :-( my order no. is 6257 if you could find out what's happened to it I'd be very grateful. I can't wait to give it a try, I can see it's going to make my album making a lot easier. Thank You :-)

[@alleemoon]

Bev Benfield hi Bev have you received your tape yet? I’m also in Australia and wanting this tape but reluctant to order after reading your comment here and that you aren’t receiving replies to your emails. Wonder if there is a tape here in Australia that would be the same, so many wonderful things in the crafting world but NEVER available in Australia!

[@bevbenfield4828]

Allee Moon Hi Allee, no haven’t received the tape or received a reply, very disappointing ☹️ As I haven’t actually seen the tape I can’t compare it to any that is available here. I ordered in good faith and trusted what Clare said about it. I am thinking of now asking for my order to be cancelled and my money to be refunded. Makes you very wary of ordering from overseas although I haven’t had any problems from other UK suppliers.

[@alleemoon]

Bev Benfield very disappointing Bev. Wondering if it’s the same as acid free hinging tape 🤔 I hope you get this sorted before too much more time passes.

[@debraprins2036]

You mentioned that it can be painted...what type of paint is best? thanks

[@debraprins2036]

does it come in different colors? white? cream? kraft? thanks

[@lucibetancorleon9895]

hola quería preguntarte si la cita negra que utilizas es de doble cara. donde se puede comprar gracias

[@danine56]

Ty for the quick reply on the tape but the link says not found ??? So is there another link please ... ty x

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Danine, try this one or search for the following video: 'An alternative way to construct your projects' in the You Tube search bar :-) C kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4K1o4mOfJpnp8U&lc=z23rhnjjxomlflzueacdp4310l3acprap1jio320dqlw03c010c

[@Scorpiomary]

I saw the ends of your ribbons how did you do them? Thanks for your time. Good technique

[@juliejk4603]

Mary Cox in another tutorial she mentions that she puts Glossy Accents on the ends. I have tried this and it does look effective, and I have also used some Stickles.

[@reneeegebo6205]

Love the idea of using this tape for covering edges of chip board and hinges. Right now I use Tyvek on my hinges and either paint them or cover them with card stock since I found out that using just card stock does not hold up. Is the tape strong enough to resist tearing?

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Renee, thanks for calling by. The tape is quite strong, but you could always use two layers over the joins between the spine and covers on your albums. I've been using it on my albums and 3D projects for about 18 months, the first few to test the product on various projects and then to teach with at my workshops. I've been really pleased with how the tape has performed - no tearing or falling apart. :-) C

[@jeanjcg8237]

Hi i have question, do you ship worldwide? Specifically to Dubai?

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Jean, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. Yes we do ship to Dubai. Shipping costs vary depending on the size of the order and are shown at the checkout :-) C

[@LeaRama]

That looks so much easier than what I've been doing using other tutorials! Also, which trimmer do you use to trim your chipboard?

[@bezzieb8921]

That's what I'd also like to know. I've found that chipboard is a right so and so to cut, so any tips on this would be greatly appreciated :)

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Learama, thanks for calling by and for your comment. I always use a Fiskars Large A3/A4 Paper Trimmer with the orange cutting blades. I keep old blades to use to cut my chipboard which is 2mm thick. The blade cuts 1mm deep so I cut once on one side of the chipboard and then flip it over and cut again. Hope this helps :-) C

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Bezzie thanks for calling by and for your comment. I always use a Fiskars Large A3/A4 Paper Trimmer with the orange cutting blades. I keep old blades to use to cut my chipboard which is 2mm thick. The blade cuts 1mm deep so I cut once on one side of the chipboard and then flip it over and cut again. Hope this helps :-) C

[@bezzieb8921]

Thanks Clair for your reply and for the tip of cutting both sides - I never tried it that way before, can't wait to give it a go in the morning.. thanks again

[@forevercreating]

Is this tape durable, it looks like it would rip easy?

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

HI forevercreating, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. Our Signature Black Construction tape is durable, and once in place gives a professional edging to all craft projects. Happy crafting :-) C

[@forevercreating]

@@MyCreativeSpirit Thank you kindly for your reply. Love your albums by the way, beautiful work you do.

[@gilledmonds4201]

Very nifty.

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Gill, thanks for calling by and leaving your comment. Enjoy your weekend :-) C

[@simplysassycreations1236]

Does anyone know if there is something similar to the black tape here in the US/Canada??? I must have some!! Love your videos..tfs

[@sweetpea6162]

hard to tell on video, but it looks like painters tape which you can get in the hardware stores. It's wider though.

[@kristalTears]

I had some good quality pro artist tape on hand when I first saw this video. I've used it to make several albums and they turned out beautifully. It is safe to use for this purpose. I bought it online at the big popular website that starts with an A. Clare does beautiful work. I can't fault her for wanting to make money but the shipping charges are twice the cost of the tape to the US. There is always a work around :)

[@craftydgtr]

I would love to order this but it cost as much in shipping as it does for two rolls.

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi, many thanks for calling by. It's unfortunate that shipping to US is quite pricy whether using Royal Mail or the other courier services available to us here. :-) C

[@geojett]

is this product available in Canada?

[@frisbiechick]

Hi Clare, Is this comparible to gaffers tape (or bookbinding tape)?

[@frisbiechick]

Lori Slaybaugh thanks!

[@rubyzkid]

Not sure this tape is the same as gaffer's tape. The tape I have is much tougher than this seems to be.

[@marciaeck343]

Is the tape acid and lignin free???

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Marcia, thanks for calling by. The tape is completely safe to use on our scrapbooking projects it has a natural rubber resin and no lignin content. :-) C

[@12345armybrat]

This tape looks like our electrical tape. Is this similar?

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi Judith, thanks for calling by. No electrical tape has a very different composition to the one I use. :-)

[@luv2craftcards]

can't find that tape in the U.S.

[@MyCreativeSpirit]

Hi , thanks for calling by. My Construction Tape is only available from my website. Here's the link for you: -) www.mycreativespirit.co.uk/construction-tape-534-p.asp

[@Desaree1]

😐no tape! I'll check back soon

[@tessamae4477]

Is it called: 'duct tape'?

[@tessamae4477]

I find these too expensive to buy from Britain ... sorry