How to make vintage air mail tape

Make Vintage Air Mail Tape

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Step One: Gather your supplies.

Step One: Gather your supplies.

Step Two: Cut the detailed edges off of the envelope.

Step Two: Cut the detailed edges off of the envelope.

Step Three: Run your paper strips through the Xyron 1 1/2" Sticker Maker.  I did two at once to maximize my adhesive use.

Step Three: Run your paper strips through the Xyron 1 1/2" Sticker Maker. I did two at once to maximize my adhesive use.

Step Four: Add Distress Stain to age the tape.

Step Four: Add Distress Stain to age the tape.

Step Five: To distress the tape further I spritzed with water to activate the stain.

Step Five: To distress the tape further I spritzed with water to activate the stain.

Step SIx: Use your tape in fun ways to decorate your art projects!

  • Xyron 1 1/2" Sticker Maker
  • Air Mail Envelopes
  • Distress Stain - Tea Dye
  • Scissors