How to Make Gifts Out of Duct Tape (Seriously, They're Good)

No longer just the vaguely silver quick-fix adhesive to sagging car bumpers and old slippers (just me?), today’s duct tape is definitely sitting pretty on the DIY supply shelf. Grab a few rolls of neon brights, animal print patterns and even shades of metallic at a hardware or craft supply store. Then tug, pinch and snip your way to the 10 genius DIY gift ideas below.

1. Striped Duct Tape iPhone Case

via I Spy DIY

Layer stripes of duct tape to transform a plain phone case into a personalized work of art.

2. Fringed Duct Tape Necklaces

via Creme de la Craft

Mix bulk gold chain with fringed duct tape shapes to create Etsy-worthy necklaces for all the cool girls in your life.

3. Mini Bow Garland

via Studio DIY

Make a reusable party garland for your favorite hostess by churning out a bunch of duct tape bows and attaching them to baker’s twine in coordinating colors.

4. Tassel Bookmark

via SwellMayde

Your fellow book club members will be jealous until they get their very own sturdy duct tape tassel to mark their spots.

5. Metallic Paper Bag Planter

via Design Mom

Repurpose a brown paper bag by reinforcing it with metallic duct tape. Use as a decorative outer shell to that potted plant for your new neighbor.

6. Duct Tape Can Vase

via Julep.

Succulents and art supplies both look pretty in these artfully duct taped aluminum can vases.

7. Duct Tape Feather Gift Wrap

via Creative Me Inspired You

Bundle together a few duct tape feathers to up the wow factor on gift wrap.

8. Geometric Duct Tape Clipboard

via A Bubbly LIfe

The Type A in your life will be thrilled to organize on top of this punchy geometric clipboard.

9. Bright Bobby Pin Bows

via Neon Jello

Create a duct tape hair bow for every outfit in your closet.

10. Duct Tape Keychain

via Crafty Soccer Mom

Help your spacey friend keep track of their keys with a cute keychain handle that you can make in minutes!