Doodled Tape Dispenser

I saw this totally awesome tape dispenser on etsy:

And I thought, what a great idea!  I have a tape dispenser that would love a cute makeover!

Here's my regular old tape dispenser before...

...and after:

I put some washi tape into my tape dispenser for a bit of color drama for the photos:

I took a few shots without any tape at all:

And here is my new artful dispenser nestled into my desk with its usual boring (but necessary) clear tape:

I don't know how much longer I'm going to be able to leave that stapler black...!

ETA: I didn't do anything to prep the surface.  I just used this pen and a steady hand.

Also...

My friend Nat is hosting a FREE creative booster series in January 2012 called "Creative Jump Start Summit 2012."  If you sign-up (again, it's FREE) you get access to videos and inspiration from lots of wonderful crafty folks including Dina Wakley, Louise Nelson, Ronda Palazzari, Karen Grunberg, Donna Downey, and Celine Navarro (to name just a few of the twenty-two talented ladies who are taking part.)

Did I mention that it's FREE?

You can find out more on Nat's site, right here.  (Click through the link to see a very cute promo video too!)

Thanks for stopping by!