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How Cool Is THIS?! Ace Of Tape Duct Tape Fashions Review And GIVEAWAY! 4/17

4/2/2011

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True story: (Yes, this is something my husband actually DID....It's too odd to be made up!) My husband is a car guy. For a long time, he worked as an auto mechanic. He still works in the automotive industry, but his days of turning wrenches are long gone. Anyway, for the longest time, his choice of friends left a lot to be desired, as they refused to move out of their parents' homes or find gainful employment. But, as a bachelor, Dan wasn't too picky about who his friends were. He just went wherever the party was at. One of these friends had a Ford Pinto that had problems with its oil pan. Of course, being the deadbeat that he is, he could not afford to get his vehicle properly repaired. (Okay....If you haven't figured it out yet, I do not like this person. He's actually in my Top 5 Least Favorite People list!) So my husband, in a moment of absolute genius...or was it absolute insanity.... decided to create an entire replacement oil pan COMPLETELY out of duct tape. Two and a half rolls, to be exact!  And you know what? It worked. It lasted a good 6-8 months until the car blew up and stopped working, for reasons completely unrelated to his duct-tape creation.

So I knew that duct tape had many, many uses, some of them quite unconventional, like wart removal. But what I DIDN'T know was that duct tape could be used to make things that are both fashionable and functional. I never thought of duct tape as something attractive....Until I came across Ace Of Tape on Etsy. Mike, the owner and artist at Ace Of Tape, creates trendy, affordable, and incredibly unique fashion accessories totally out of duct tape!

Ace of Tape creations come in many different colors and designs, from stripes, zebra and leopard print, and even a special Pittsburgh Steelers wallet for those football fans out there! I was a little disappointed that there was no love to be had for the Chicago Bears, but what could I expect,lol....They beat the Packers to win the NFC North Championship title, just to be creamed by Green Bay,(who subsequently made it to the Play-offs as the Wild Card team) during a VERY important game that determined who would go to the Super Bowl. Anyway, I am not here to complain about Da Bears right now. I'm here to talk about TAPE! Mike uses these different colors and patterns in creating awesome fashion accessories like wallets, purses, and even hair-bows! I am highly contemplating ordering a cute little purple bow for my Sophie monster. She'd be the first kid on the block rocking an Ace Of Tape original creation!

I received a very cute wallet for review. As soon as Mike's package arrived, my 11 year immediately called dibs on it! He absolutely loved the unique and fun appearance of this piece. While it is definitely eye-catching, I was very impressed with the craftsmanship and quality of this wallet. It is very slim, durable, and has plenty of pockets for your driver's license and other important cards. The main compartment of the wallet where you'd stick your loot is deep and keeps all those hundred dollar bills secure. (Hey....This is MY post. If I want to pretend that I have wads of cash just sitting around, so be it!) The wallet is also very strong. I tugged at it some to see how it would hold up, and it remained beautifully intact. Take a look at the detail of this awesome wallet!


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Isn't that too neat? Look how proud my son looks to have his own wallet from Ace Of Tape!

Overall, I think that Ace Of Tape creations are the perfect gift for that person who loves unique and different styles. It's also perfect for teens, tweens, and anyone who loves staying on top of the latest trends!

BUY IT:
You can find all of Mike's wonderful items at the Ace Of Tape etsy shop.

Mike is so sure you'll love his pieces, he is offering all of my readers a 15% discount on any of his items!
Just use the code CRUNCHYTAPE15 upon checkout for these wonderful savings!

WIN IT:
But....ONE lucky follower will win a wallet of their own from Ace Of Tape! That's right! Mike has generously offered one of my readers a wallet of their own!

Please complete the mandatory entry first, and leave a valid e-mail address in each comment. I have had to re-draw winners twice lately due to lack of an e-mail address! Also, leave a separate comment for each entry. If an entry is worth +2, leave 2 comments. Thanks, and good luck!

MANDATORY ENTRY:
You MUST be a PUBLIC GFC follower of this blog. Visit Ace Of Tape on etsy and let me know what your favorite item is.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
  • Like the Ace Of Tape on Facebook and thank him for the giveaway on Newly Crunchy Mama Of 3. Leave your user name, please! +2
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  • Share this giveaway on Facebook and leave me the link to your post. Can be done DAILY +5
  • Like this post on Facebook using the nifty little button at the bottom of the post. Leave user name. +5
This giveaway will be open until 11:59PM on 4/17/2011. Winner will be chosen using random.org and will be notified via e-mail. They will then have 48 hours to respond or they forfeit their prize. Thanks for entering, and good luck!

***Disclosure: I received a complimentary sample to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided. My opinion is 100% honest and was not influenced in any way.***
    71 Comments
    melissa link
    4/3/2011 01:03:57 am

    Brandy,kayla has something like that and loves it

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    melissa link
    4/3/2011 01:07:41 am

    Duct Tape Purse (Blue and Zebra Print)

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    Shannon Baas
    4/3/2011 01:43:35 am

    I like the rainbow duct tape purse.

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    CRichmanfreebies link
    4/3/2011 01:44:07 am

    gfc follower, love the black zebra print purse and wallet
    crichmanfreebies@gmail.com

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    CRichmanFreebies link
    4/3/2011 01:45:13 am

    sent fb friend request colleen richman

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    CRichmanfreebies link
    4/3/2011 01:45:56 am

    sent you a fb friend request colleen richman

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    Mary
    4/3/2011 06:12:48 am

    Liked Ace of Tape on FB

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    Mary
    4/3/2011 06:13:27 am

    Like Ace of Tape on FB.
    marybrumbaugh11@yahoo.com

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    Mary
    4/3/2011 06:14:24 am

    I am your friend on FB hehehe!

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    susy link
    4/10/2011 10:16:29 am

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

    following with gfc

    i like the Duct Tape Purse and Wallet Set (Black and Zebra Print)

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    susy
    4/10/2011 10:20:06 am

    #1
    Liked the Ace Of Tape on Facebook and thank him for the giveaway on Newly Crunchy Mama Of 3
    user name susy collis

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    susy link
    4/10/2011 10:20:35 am

    #2
    Liked the Ace Of Tape on Facebook and thank him for the giveaway on Newly Crunchy Mama Of 3
    user name susy collis

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    susy link
    4/10/2011 10:22:40 am

    #1
    confirmed E-mail subscriber to your blog

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    susy link
    4/10/2011 10:23:15 am

    #2
    confirmed E-mail subscriber to your blog

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    susy link
    4/10/2011 10:25:16 am

    1

    sent friend request on facebook
    susy collis

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    susy
    4/10/2011 10:25:43 am

    2

    sent friend request on facebook
    susy collis

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    susy link
    4/10/2011 10:27:05 am

    1

    Following on Twitter
    luckster0

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    susy link
    4/10/2011 10:27:34 am

    2

    Following on Twitter
    luckster0

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    susy link
    4/10/2011 10:29:59 am

    Liked this post on Facebook

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    susy link
    4/10/2011 10:30:26 am

    Liked this post on Facebook

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    susy link
    4/10/2011 10:30:47 am

    Liked this post on Facebook

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    susy link
    4/10/2011 10:31:13 am

    Liked this post on Facebook

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    susy link
    4/10/2011 10:31:33 am

    Liked this post on Facebook

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    Kimberley Meier
    4/10/2011 01:41:53 pm

    Follow on GFC. My favorite item is the Duct Tape Purse and Wallet Set (Pink and Zebra Print).

    Kimberley Meier
    kimberleymeier@rocketmail.com

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    Kimberley Meier
    4/10/2011 01:53:16 pm

    #1)Like the Ace of Tape on Facebook and commented on wall.

    http://www.facebook.com/AceofTape?sk=wall#!/kimberley.r.meier/posts/146857305381518

    Kimberley Meier
    kimberleymeier@rocketmail.com

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    Kimberley Meier
    4/10/2011 01:54:34 pm

    #2)Like the Ace of Tape on Facebook and commented on wall.

    http://www.facebook.com/AceofTape?sk=wall#!/kimberley.r.meier/posts/146857305381518

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    Kimberley Meier
    4/10/2011 01:58:00 pm

    #1)Friend on Facebook (Kimberley Rose Meier)

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    Kimberley Meier
    4/10/2011 01:58:46 pm

    21)Friend on Facebook (Kimberley Rose Meier)

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    Kimberley Meier
    4/10/2011 02:00:20 pm

    #1)Follow on Twitter @MRSMEIER5627.

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    Kimberley Meier
    4/10/2011 02:01:35 pm

    #2)Follow on Twitter @MRSMEIER5627.

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    Kimberley Meier
    4/10/2011 02:02:59 pm

    #1) Follow me on Networked Blogs (Kimberley Rose Meier)

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    Kimberley Meier
    4/10/2011 02:04:24 pm

    #2) Follow on Networked Blogs (Kimberley Rose Meier)

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    Kimberley Meier
    4/10/2011 02:05:36 pm

    Voted on Picket Fences.

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    Ani W
    4/11/2011 04:28:52 am

    I like the duct tape bow!!! I am a follower.

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    Ani W
    4/11/2011 04:30:56 am

    I liked Ace of Tape on fb and commented as requested. #1

    Ani G Wilson

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    Ani W
    4/11/2011 04:32:10 am

    I liked Ace of Tape on fb and commented as requested. #2

    Ani G Wilson

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    Ani W
    4/11/2011 04:34:01 am

    I friended you on fb. #1

    Ani G Wilson

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    Ani W
    4/11/2011 04:34:34 am

    I friended you on fb. #2

    Ani G Wilson

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    Ani W
    4/11/2011 04:36:09 am

    I entered the simple green giveaway. #1

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    Ani W
    4/11/2011 04:37:16 am

    I entered the simple green giveaway. #2

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    Ani W
    4/11/2011 04:41:14 am

    I entered the $10 eco GC giveaway. #1

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    Ani W
    4/11/2011 04:42:35 am

    I entered the $10 eco GC giveaway. #2

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    victoria lester link
    4/13/2011 11:26:32 pm

    I follow by gfc - victoria99
    My favorite product is the Duct Tape Wallet in Teal & Black w/ Flames Design.
    flophasit at yahoo dot com
    Thank you for the chance to enter!

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    victoria lester link
    4/13/2011 11:27:59 pm

    I'm your friend on facebook - I'm victoria liester
    flophasit at yahoo dot com
    entry 1

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    victoria lester
    4/13/2011 11:28:38 pm

    I'm your friend on facebook - I'm victoria liester
    flophasit at yahoo dot com
    entry 2

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    victoria lester
    4/13/2011 11:29:29 pm

    I follow you on twitter - I'm @win_giveaways
    flophasit at yahoo dot com
    entry 1

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    victoria lester
    4/13/2011 11:30:59 pm

    I follow you on twitter - I'm @win_giveaways
    flophasit at yahoo dot com
    entry 2

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    victoria lester
    4/13/2011 11:31:39 pm

    I subscribed via email and confirmed
    flophasit at yahoo dot com
    entry 1

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    victoria lester
    4/13/2011 11:32:17 pm

    I subscribed via email and confirmed
    flophasit at yahoo dot com
    entry 2

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    victoria lester
    4/13/2011 11:33:26 pm

    I follow by network blogs
    flophasit at yahoo dot com
    entry 1

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    victoria lester
    4/13/2011 11:34:06 pm

    I follow by network blogs
    flophasit at yahoo dot com
    entry 2

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    victoria
    4/13/2011 11:36:25 pm

    Shared on facebook:
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=195336693840968&id=100001765210288
    flophasit at yahoo dot com
    ENTRY 1

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    victoria lester
    4/13/2011 11:37:07 pm

    Shared on facebook:
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=195336693840968&id=100001765210288
    flophasit at yahoo dot com
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    victoria lester
    4/13/2011 11:37:47 pm

    Shared on facebook:
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=195336693840968&id=100001765210288
    flophasit at yahoo dot com
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    vctoria lester
    4/13/2011 11:38:35 pm

    Shared on facebook:
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=195336693840968&id=100001765210288
    flophasit at yahoo dot com
    ENTRY 4

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    victoria lester
    4/13/2011 11:39:16 pm

    Shared on facebook:
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=195336693840968&id=100001765210288
    flophasit at yahoo dot com
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    susy link
    4/16/2011 09:38:20 am

    shared on facebook

    http://www.facebook.com/ajax/share_dialog.php?s=99&appid=2309869772&p%5B0%5D=644866587&p%5B1%5D=154542944610082

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    susy link
    4/16/2011 09:39:12 am

    shared on facebook

    http://www.facebook.com/ajax/share_dialog.php?s=99&appid=2309869772&p%5B0%5D=644866587&p%5B1%5D=154542944610082

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    susy link
    4/16/2011 09:40:04 am

    shared on facebook

    http://www.facebook.com/ajax/share_dialog.php?s=99&appid=2309869772&p%5B0%5D=644866587&p%5B1%5D=154542944610082

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    susy link
    4/16/2011 09:40:30 am

    shared on facebook

    http://www.facebook.com/ajax/share_dialog.php?s=99&appid=2309869772&p%5B0%5D=644866587&p%5B1%5D=154542944610082

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    susy link
    4/16/2011 09:41:23 am

    shared on facebook

    http://www.facebook.com/ajax/share_dialog.php?s=99&appid=2309869772&p%5B0%5D=644866587&p%5B1%5D=154542944610082

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    susy link
    4/16/2011 09:46:59 am

    Voted for you on Picket Fence.

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    taylor
    4/16/2011 05:46:59 pm

    i follow u on gfc.
    Duct Tape Purse (Red and Zebra Print)

    electricisland(at)gmail.com

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    susy link
    4/17/2011 02:46:18 am

    Voted for you on Picket Fence.

    clintandsusy@sympatico.ca

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    Kelley C
    4/17/2011 05:17:16 am

    Kelley with cat avatar is following you and I like the pink and yellow wallet.

    pandahugger(at)gmail(dot)com

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    Helen Keeler link
    4/17/2011 07:39:32 am

    My favorite Duct Tape Wallet (ie the Leopard Print and Pink. helenkeeler@comcast.net

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    Helen Keeler link
    4/17/2011 07:41:03 am

    My favoriet was the Leopard Print and Pink. helenkeeler@comcast.net

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    Helen Keeler link
    4/17/2011 07:42:15 am

    The Leopard Print and Pink walet is my favorite.

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    Veronica Garrett
    4/17/2011 10:53:43 am

    I follow your blog with Google Friend Connect. The Duct Tape Purse (Red and Zebra Print) is my favorite.

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    Elizabeth Aslakson
    4/17/2011 01:37:08 pm

    The 80s special purse is my favorite on his etsy site.

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    carole
    4/17/2011 02:01:36 pm

    like the black and purple wallet

    gfc follower

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