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A huge thank you to David M. for contributing this technique! 😊
Edit: at 4:07 ish, the caption reads I added orange and its supposed to say "red".
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[@sharsaki4971]

O.M.Gosh, Nik! Laughing out loud at your Sports Bra rant! I totally agree! Impossible to find. They must want us to dislocate something with the over-the-head requirement… 🤣🤣🤣

[@menm_91]

"We had a meeting. We all agree." Thanks for being our spokesperson 😉

[@jeniferfenstermaker4627]

“We had a meeting, we all agreed” 🤣 I hear you girl!

[@annieo9468]

Tweety Bird Yellow ! 🤣 I'm so glad you carried on....it was wonderful....no apologies required. It never ceases to amaze me how you pull things together all while doing a most entertaining monolgue. Loved this project !

[@kellyhitz150]

I have to say I love your squirrels. You keep doing you. We get to see your thought processes and get entertained at the same time. You crack me up. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and talent.

[@junkjournalshopJohni]

Great tape! Rosemary Morris taught us with a different method. This looks fab!

[@katherinaomeara4076]

I laughed so hard during this video. Thank you. I am so glad that I am not the only one whose random thoughts take a stroll through my mouth without censorship....

[@gretchenlhommedieu6352]

You asked what we are doing. I'm sitting home watching you and waiting for my 79th birthday tomorrow. It'll be a nice day.

[@LedgerAndLace]

I bet you could do a whole sheet of contact paper . . . oooh, possibilities! LOVE watching your creative process and seeing the squirrels in action and peeves petted. ;-) Also, was reminded of that Seinfeld episode where George's dad says, "Do you know about cup size?" Hahahaha

[@janl8736]

There's a much easier and quicker way to age scotch tape. If you use "Prismacolor " (alcohol ink pen) in Goldenrod to swipe over the tape with the broad end, you come out with exactly the color of old scotch tape. No need for gloves or mixing or mess. Perfect results every time.

[@joannoble4093]

I'm making two journals. One of them, for the first time' doesn't haven't had a theme.

[@francesserpa6183]

stamping on leftover napkin backs then gluing the images to coffee dyed book pages.... loads of fun! love how you take us on little side journeys. stay safe and well!

[@copycatcraftsbyjill3008]

Omg. Great video... love the tape and I so relate to the commercials. I also agree about the bras. Many years ago I worked in a bra factory. I used to put the hook and eyes on the bras. Every day our floor lady would come out of the office and yell, " hookers..... lunch". Lol Memories...... true story.

[@janicek9399]

warm and fuzzy thanks for the laugh,😂😂😂

[@copycatcraftsbyjill3008]

@@janicek9399 your welcome... hahahaha

[@welovecitylife]

LOL!

[@sedwards536]

Excellent project, love love it. Have Arthur's Itis, was suggested I get sports bra so I don't have to struggle fastening it. I was trapped with it in a roll behind me so many times, because it's harder to pull down than clips. Luckily have a hubby after dieing laughing, managed to rescue me?!?!?!??? In the bin.

[@siobhanirish1307]

I'm soooo glad I found your channel. I was getting depressed and thought I would not "fit" with anyone...I had been trying to watch another person, and while I do like what she does...I was getting so irritated with her constant sound making..like "boop" and "whoop" every time she put something down...then I came on your channel..and you are fast talking (no noises) and funny and I settled back and had fun listening to you. I love the page, too! That was a bonus!

[@kayebass7913]

I am at home making bead dangles and watching u and laughing my diary aire off! U r hilarious and so very witty and a great teacher crafter and I am sure there is more works to describe u, squirrel being one!!! LOL!!! I could watch u all day u r better than any TV show out there!! HONEST!!! Keep em coming!! Awesome!!!

[@joycebergthold1465]

I'm a single, no children, retired teacher of 27 years now enjoying making junk journals and working in my garden. Covid keeps me from my family 2, 3, and 4 hours away and in Texas. :( I loved this project today! Oh, so junk. I loved every minute of your video! I'm currently finishing a lavender journal, and a page like this would be awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@anneinva13]

Just want to say--I love your "squirrels" I have plenty of days like that myself!

[@tinamontville3916]

Thank you for this video, than you David for letting Nik show is how to make the aged tape. Nik have to say that I love your squirrels, it makes me feel better to know there is someone else out there that had just as many squirrels as I do. Love everything thing you do.

[@CreepyCHQ]

the tape tut was amazing! I rarely write comments because I have 50 million things I'm trying to get done. what I enjoyed was the squirrels!!! and I agreed with all of it! thanks for the "real" that made me laugh in this crazy time.

[@marthahenrich1185]

I have squirrel moments too. Love your pet peeves. Except the vacuum. I loved my old canister vacuum. It had a long, long hose. Now I have a heavy Shark upright with a short hose and I hate it. There are so many stupid commercials and I just ask why they think we are idiots who are easily amused? Thank you for your take on this tape…oh and sports bras. Nothing worse than trying to contort yourself out of a sweaty sports bra.

[@denisesmith4034]

Like me on the phone with a friend. “I’m gonna let you go and get back to work.” Thanks, David and thank you for walking us through the magic. Love the look of old tape.

[@sunsh1ne539]

You have no idea how much I needed to laugh out loud...and I did!!! You had me rolling! You’re not only an incredibly talented artist, but have such a great sense of humor! Thank you so very much!!!

[@cherylrymer6782]

Obviously I'm being held captive by squirrels who have yet to demand ransom for my release Lol! Love your agenda today and the tape tips! I actually found about a 2 inch "authentic" aged tape in an old (70's) photo album that I gently removed and hold it as a prized piece for future use somewhere - so I understand the need to age shiny cellophane tape! Sadly I think my life had deteriorated to that level...joking....honestly! Love it!

[@darlyswynn5594]

David! Such a cool technique. Nik, as always, great job and thanks for sharing, and for making the potential raggedy...I love seeing your inspiration and ideas just flow. I also love your rambles...because I’m the same way, my friends are used to it...but since this is day 54 of quarantine...I haven’t seen any of them! Everyone stay safe!

[@bridgethaig8923]

Wow this looks great, I love how you can still see thru the tape.

[@tracykingsiphone]

Awesome! Thank you and thank you to David. I have been spending my days designing. I’ve been designing Digital Scrapbooking kits for 10+ years but have now become obsessed with journals. It feels like all my craft obsessions in one 🤣

[@grandbaygranny]

Who needs Netflix when we can watch you? Loved it!

[@welovecitylife]

David you’re a genius. I’m out of label backing paper. As soon as I can get some I’m going to try this! Love it. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for demonstrating it, Nik.

[@margaritagerman]

Not enough coffee to keep the squirrels from running amuck. Amen sister! I so enjoy your videos. I learn at least one new thing, (often many new things) and laugh until there are tears on my face. You are so delightful!

[@Serenity9393]

Hello from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Thanks for this one, will def make. I laughed a lot btw 😊

[@cynthiawicker2175]

Nik, was grateful to be held captive by your squirrels today. Yours were very entertaing, mine were very out of control...a little scary!

[@papercontessa4318]

By far, the best squirrel video I've seen in a while. Thanks for making me laugh, Nik. The tape is epic, indeed (thanks to you and David M.).

[@MaureenAstrid]

🤣 I love you Nik, you and your squirrels. Awesome tape, I will have to try this out some day. 😘

[@aikiakane]

Never apologize for your squirrels! Everyone's squirrels makes life interesting.

[@carenmckenzie6205]

Nik your squirrels must have called my squirrels! We all went down the rabbit hole together. Great vid as usual! David thanks for sharing that with Nik!

[@kelseyjones4031]

I love that you not only showed how to make the tape but a way to use it. I loved the end result and that is why we stay with you!

[@sweetcurly28]

Your video was about 30 minutes and that isn’t nearly long enough!! I love watching and listening to all the projects and thoughts in that brilliant mind of yours!! 😘

[@barbaracheatham692]

Today I am a newly retired homeschooling grandmother. Thank heavens. I’m a newbie to journaling and to your channel. Your style is awesome. I am a fan of bras with no clasp.....sorry I had breast surgery several and cannot wear wired bras and I just step in and out of mine. Over the head is tough on the shoulders. Also own a canister vacuum....sorry. Don’t watch much TV but in general I am often lost when watching commercials. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@ericastannard2635]

Oh brother, where have I been the last 4 years?! I knew this aging of scotch tape was a thing, but didn’t know how to do it! Thank you, THANK YOU! Such a cool technique & your project with the butterfly wing is gorgeous! I’d like to try to replicate it, but don’t worry, it won’t look anything like yours! Wonderful video! Erica❤

[@peggykempf7555]

What I'm doing is sitting here watching you and lmao!!! You are so funny, see if I act squirrelly now at my age Tom would march me to the doctor!!! But I absolutely love listening to you!!! Oh and watching you especially when you are just doing stuff without a plan!!! So special!!! Thanks to you and Dave for the great idea!! Hugs💗👵

[@FayeTouve]

Love this technique. I have both Acorn and Britbox and love them both. We haven't watched TV with commercials in years and it is soooo worth it. British TV is very different and there are some awesome mysteries and detective series to be had. Enjoy!

[@ellabella2603]

I normally agree about the lack of hooks being a problem in bras. But I found a good use for a sports bras without the hooks the other day. I had to go in for a chest X-ray, (not covid related) and was concerned when they told me they were working out of tents. So I found the old pull over the head sports bra (no metal!) and wore a t-shirt & sweats. Got there. They wanted me to put on a gown, so I told them I had no metal on. I didn't have to wear a funky gown or change in a weird tent. A definite win! And we don't mind the squirrels. Sometimes, I wonder if I'm the only one who has weird thoughts going through my head. Seems I am not. :)

[@sudraxler]

So very glad your Squirrels took over!

[@StonewallArabians]

truly enjoyed this video. Your thought process is a lot like mine. since I have been staying at home I am out in my space most nights till 12:30 or so. I a loving it! I have friends that dn't craft and they think I am crazy. Yeah I know, it is hard to believe that there are people in the world that don't have a whole room filled with stuff. I love my stuff! I am finding that I really don't miss getting out and seeeing people nearly as much as I thought I would. That kind of scares me a little. I could become some kind of weird old hermit lady or something. I am even thinking I would like to get a cat. My husband has allergies and I heard myself tell him he would just have to get over it. I am loosing it. LOL

[@helenspedding-lowe5469]

I have a similar mind set - Nik absolutely cracks me up because I am so similar! I don't do sport so have no idea about sports bras - but I wouldn't put a bra on over my head either. I have 4 cats, don't care about being locked down, love my stuff in my craft room, and am turning into a hermit as well - don't care - am loving it! Take care, stay safe, hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@Pxzvamp33]

OMG Nik, you had me laughing first thing this morning, love your squirrels. I had to stop the video and write your squirrel muses down. They were comedic gold. Thank you so much, I loved your ramblings and the tape idea of course. Your impromptu project turned out awesome as well. Side Note: I also feel ya on your UK blues, I was supposed to be heading to the UK in June with my grown daughter, my best friend & 9 other lovely ladies for a 17 day trip of a life time... Now not so much, we are trying to reschedule for next May. Thanks again for the morning of laughs. Your willing captive!

[@michelledekker7654]

I also age masking tape and medical tapes. It looks great and sometimes help save a project if you get a little tear. The tape makes it look intentional! Great video!!

[@linmims3049]

Great idea, so yeah thanks David, and Nik. My squirrels like chasing your squirrels around the tree for the Acorn! lol

[@melgsix]

This will also work with sharpie markers for those who don't have alcohol inks. Just squiggle and scribble and dot all over the tape and then spritz with alcohol. I sometimes swipe and blot with a paper towel or cotton ball before it dries.

[@creatrixcorvusarts876]

Had such a good giggle with your peeve petting conversation.........I do that too, it was nice to know I’m not the only one!

[@angiehallhaviland]

I made some of this tape a few months ago. I did clear and masking. LOVE IT!!!!! and LOVED this video. THANKS for the laughs. I think our squirrels would get along so well. LOL

[@chrisrasmussen4612]

Thanks to David for sharing too!

[@collettekunkler7211]

Way cool! Tell Dave thanks 😊! I can see it now , where is Nik oh ya playing with her tape 😂😂😂

[@ssg8051]

Geesh, David and Nik, this is incredibly cool, and legal, fun. Thank you both! Cheers, Ardith

[@leslikuyweski4576]

So glad your squirrels came out to play! You make me laugh while I learn! Love this technique and using it on the butterfly wing really made it look like a specimen! I'm going to try this. Thanks to you and David for sharing.

[@saraloggins8365]

Working, but my hours got cut. I love the hours and am settling right into a shorter work week. From what I hear, I am making less than people getting unemployment. Getting rooms painted, garden planted, listening to the birds, watching the birds, listening to the wind chimes, enjoying the fact that no Jehovah's Witnesses will walk in my front door if I decide to leave it opened to enjoy the breeze!

[@JamieLOVEUMOREJOURNALS]

Lol. Love being held captive by your squirrels. Haha. Cool tape. Thanks for sharing it too!

[@quittintime33]

It's so interesting to watch videos that were recorded during lockdown. It all seems like such a distant memory.

[@shrineshrine389]

Hi well I am working from home for now ~ finally feeling a bit better creatively and finished a mural 6' x 10' in my garden. Was going to be permission street but i decided with shelter in place to find another way. I am solo so jeesh I can't wait to have a date! But most of all I am focusing on staying in contact with friends and family ~ creating and getting as healthy as possible. I have been watching you for years your work is beautiful. Thank you very much for everything (BTW you show me great art AND make me smile). Toni/Chicago

[@SewHappy061]

Nik, you crack me up! Your 'pet peeves' analogy was spot on. Anywhooo, the aged scotch tape is so cool and I love all your work.

[@KimGibsonfiberlover]

I love your squirrels! They will play well with mine!

[@Solo3198-]

I love this idea! I also love listening to you chat as you work! I have a home daycare that has been closed since March 15th. However, I am having the best time crafting, watching videos, and trying out all the new things.

[@Bellablogger]

You are amazing and talented. Thank you for letting us run a muck with you. So real for many of us. ♥️

[@donnamonticello8192]

OMGosh Nik I love watching and hearing you, and I am soooo happy I am not the only one that thinks the way I do hahaha My "squirrels are loose today can't really accomplish much when I am trying to solve things like Sports bras with no hooks seems you don't have that problem.

[@megsgonnamake]

OH MY STARS!! Seriously? I was just going through an OOOOLD book the other day and there was old tape in it and I was saying...uggh I NEEEED OLD TAPE!!! YOU READ MY MIND!! I am sooooo happy!!! thank you...and thanks, David!! omg and you are so right about sportgs bras..THE ONLY ONE I found that snapped in the front or back was A NURSING BRA..AND DAGNABBIT IF IM NOT STILL WEARIN THE DAMN THANG..AND NO IM NOT NURSING..IT IS PATHETIC!! DANG 23 YEAR OLDS..I WOULD PULL A MUSCLE FO SHO!! LOL..

[@Simplyapropos]

Thanks for sharing this great idea! It kind of looks like the color of shoe polish - I wonder if that would work...I am going to give it a try!

[@barbsjournalcreation3668]

Love the results you are getting. I have been using ritz wrappers for old tape.

[@fyrtalker]

Great idea!

[@jeniedotjet210]

I love your squirrels! This is one of my favorites of your videos. 🙂❤️ Thanks for the tape!

[@tammysmith6195]

Oh my goodness - thank you, thank you for this video! I have tears in my eyes from laughing so hard. You are so talented and so fun to listen to. Thank you for all your hard work!

[@MundiJournals]

Love your tutorial.. I love canister vacuum cleaners because they are workhorses and work way better than the uprights... suction is better and I can get into nooks and crannies without have to disable the front of my vacuum to do it.

[@elsiebean3132]

Nik, I thoroughly enjoy your videos.

[@loripadilla669]

Nik I love your squirrels. Great video, the tape is so cool. Thank you David.

[@bonnerdebbie]

I have not been here in a while but I am glad I am. I have missed your content and even more I missed your wit. Thank you, I really needed this smile. I was supposed to be in Hawaii, I feel your pain.

[@punkreation8290]

Hey Nick, sorry you couldn’t make it to the UK. We were having fab weather then too (and no one says that EVER)🙃 love your squirrels they make me chuckle. Tfs, looks fabulous TTFN 🤗

[@tonitroth9879]

♥️ Awesome tape technique, Nik!! Thank you David 😊 I'm definitely going to be making some!! Really enjoy watching your videos, always fun and your talent is amazing!!! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@beckyb4074]

I love you and your squirrels Nik. Thanks for making me forget about the rest of the world for awhile, thank you very much. Oh, I'm so sorry about your Scotland trip, somebody needs to fire the Senate and Congress, all they do is argue about whether the sky is blue or not. Take care and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@lenscraftylife]

Great idea! That really looks like old tape. Thanks David! And thanks Nik for showing us. Blessings.

[@kimheron1275]

This video! This was amazing! I was totally entertained. The project that you did, just on the fly, is beautiful. I loved it. And that's a cool idea about the tape too. I could watch you all day.

[@adrinem4513]

I have been saving sticker paper for a while now telling myself there will be a use for it eventually. I’m in love with this project! Thanks to David and to you for sharing! 🌻

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

Adrine M Good for you for saving it. I just used some today and now I have a use for it. Yay. Love the way her tape turned out.

[@adrinem4513]

Marilyn B. That’s awesome! Yes her tape turned out amazing. I also now have a new use for all my alcohol inks too!

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

I luv how you talk with you alter-ego. I’m not alone! A long time from now I can die in peace.😜

[@dianewilson3769]

I love this technique! And, I agree 100% about the sports bras, coming from someone who is larger chested, it hurts pulling those things off!

[@alysonbrown9591]

I loved this quick project, thanks so much for sharing, and making me laugh, I love your squirrels! 😂

[@chaselip]

This is very cool. You really cracked me up today. You are never boring but I am really tired of this quarantine and everything funny gives me lots of joy💝💝💝. Have a wonderful day❣️

[@jaytee2642]

Personally, I love being held hostage by you and your squirrels. You're a very entertaining, nutty bunch.🐿🥜 👍🏻😁 You truly are a joy, Nik.🥰🤗

[@vblack7770]

Agreed. Funny, fun, and we learn stuff. :)

[@mmepinat9978]

I enjoyed every minute of your video !!! You made me laugh loud alone in my room and you made my day ! The tape technique is awsome !! And I found out that I have a lot of alcohol inks....yeah......!!!! Otherwise, I am in France, at home and I enjoy the fact to have my "craft"' room and a big garden. My husband is a teacher and my daughter came back home because of the "deconfinement" and studies at home via Internet for her third year of osteopathy. We have 2 dogs and 1 cat and we are making face masks for sick people that go to our medical center and we are sewing "blouses" for the hospital. We are busy and happy to be able to help people in need. Well, you ask right ? ;-) Thanks again and I really enjoy all your videos, you are amazing ! Natalie

[@jessicaeiss2541]

Loved this too! Thanks David for sharing, and I share your pet peeves about both the perfume, which I don't wear, and the sports bras. Who in the world thinks bringing one down over the head, over the shoulders and then getting the girls all stuffed in it is easy????

[@izzie-digs-in]

A year later....you're still on point!!!

[@carlafreise3153]

Captive by your squirrels!! You’re so funny! I can relate to everything you’re saying and doing! You go girl!

[@jjjoy7887]

Love this - thanks Dave and Nik. I am so with you on the sports bra issue - it’s even harder to remove them when you are sweaty.... P.S. My squirrels love your squirrels...

[@salvagedpieces7967]

Sorry you missed out on going to Scotland. Hopefully you will get another chance to go. I totally get doing the have tos and putting aside the want tos. Between homeschooling and trying to find TP there's not much time for crafting. I thought being quarantined would give me more time to craft but I seem to have less.

[@elainefeather9465]

I’m with you all the way re the perfume adverts !Love your videos😀 so much fun ! Here in the UK, we have squirrels in our garden ! 😁The tape looks so authentic !

[@betsymcgovern4204]

Love ya Nik, you make my day.

[@brandasuther1156]

This is the first time I've watched one of your videos and I have to say...we must have been twins separated at birth! Your squirrels are related to my squirrels!!! 🤣 You are cracking me up because listening to you is like listening to myself talk. I love you and now I want to watch every video of yours! 😁

[@bonniemathieu2266]

Okay, I was really inspired to try out this technique Nik after watching your video. I did several strips with alcohol ink and dabbled it on then sprayed with alcohol, but I wasn't really impressed with the results. Maybe it was the colours I used. Like you I mixed up a concoction of colours to get brown. But then I had a thought. Yes, my mind is a squirrel nest of activity too. I used distress oxide ink in vintage photo. Best results happen when you you apply the colour directly on the the tape with the ink pad. It gives you a great colour much like aged tape and some resist areas that are awesome. I added a few finger prints too. You gotta have finger prints on your tape.tried it with walnut stain too. It's just a little darker. Thanks for sharing this fun technique. Hope you get a chance to try this way too.

[@Meanne77]

I thought distress inks might work too (especially because I don't have alchool inks, lol). Only think I only have the "tea" distress ink, my other pads are "oxides" but maybe that would work just as well (with spraying water). Would have to try. One day... :D

[@ruths_youth]

I have a suggestion for your AcornTV trial! Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (and the follow up movie Crypt of Tears; haven't seen the movie yet myself but I LOVED the series). It's gorgeous!

[@dioneglenn7692]

I love my sports bras :-( I will never go back to hooked bras!! You can't make me. You are awesome! Love your videos!

[@scotishcovenanters]

I love this episode! Thank you. Your talent is unsurpassed. I always marvel at how brilliantly you do this!

[@francesedwards4369]

Looks like old tape for sure. Very cool! Thanks!

[@martyhill6919]

SPORTS BRAS!!!! HISS BOO! Crafters revolt!!!! I just subscribed. I am yours to toy with. Sense of humor is plugged into my crafter's matrix! Squirrels are my spirit animal. Sending you the love Sista girl! :-)

[@ArizonaRoseCreations]

Working on a "steampunk Sherlock" textile journal. BUT thrift stores reopen on Monday so am planning on trip as well. :)

[@ozjan7927]

Thanks Nik and David!! Loved it! xxx 🇦🇺