• Home
  • About
    • Meet Christie
    • Privacy Policy and Disclosure
  • Blogging
    • Blogging Resources
    • Blogging Tips
  • Contact
    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

Sparkles of Sunshine

Inspiration for a joy filled life.

  • DIY & Crafts
  • Life
    • Time Management
    • Faith and Inspirational
    • Family and Relationships
    • Holidays and Important Causes
  • Home
    • Cleaning
    • Organizing
    • Decorating
    • Budgeting
  • Food
    • Recipes
    • Entertaining
  • Free Printables
  • Essential Oils
    • Where do I start? Learn more about essential oils!
    • Projects using essential oils
    • Essential Oils Uses & Guides

DIY & Crafts

4 Ways to Make Your Own Decorative Paperclips


Learn four ways to make your own decorative paperclips for planning or Bible journaling at Sparkles of Sunshine today.

I admit I’m a stationery addict. Beautiful notebooks, pens, planners, paper, folders and other office accessories always catch my eye when I’m out shopping. While I always like to look at pretty office supplies, I don’t always like to buy them at the store. Sometimes the price on pretty office supplies can be outrageous, so I like to get creative and make my own when I can.  Today I’m sharing four ways you can make your own decorative paperclips at home and save a lot of money while nurturing your creative side. It’s a total win-win!

Learn four ways to make your own decorative paperclips for planning or Bible journaling at Sparkles of Sunshine today.

It’s easy to make your own decorative paperclips at home with scrap items lying around your craft room. I used Washi tape, decorative ribbon, some old buttons and yarn to make mine. I bet if you’re resourceful you could come up with some of your own paperclip ideas, too.

Learn four ways to make your own decorative paperclips for planning or Bible journaling at Sparkles of Sunshine today.

To add ribbon to the paperclips all you do is fold the ribbon in half, pull the loop through the end of the paperclip, then pull the ends of the ribbon through the loop tightly to secure. Cut the ends of the ribbon off at an angle at your preferred length and you’re done.

Learn four ways to make your own decorative paperclips for planning or Bible journaling at Sparkles of Sunshine today.

To make pretty paperclips with buttons all you have to do is heat up the glue gun. One dab of a glue and a few seconds of drying time is all you need for this easy project. If your buttons aren’t flat on the back, use a pair of pliers to break off the backing before gluing the button onto the paperclip.

Learn four ways to make your own decorative paperclips for planning or Bible journaling at Sparkles of Sunshine today.

Pom poms are my absolute fave! I used my handy pom pom maker to make a small pom pom out of leftover yarn, leaving the tail end long enough to tie onto the paperclip. Then I snipped off the long ends and admired the beauty. This paperclip really makes me smile!

Learn four ways to make your own decorative paperclips for planning or Bible journaling at Sparkles of Sunshine today.

I love making decorative paperclips from Washi tape because I have so many different designs. I never have any two the same! Take a long piece of Washi tape, pull it through the end of the paperclip and fold it over and press the two ends together. Use a pair of scissors to snip off the end at an angle or leave it straight across, whatever you desire.

Learn four ways to make your own decorative paperclips for planning or Bible journaling at Sparkles of Sunshine today.

Don’t you just love these adorable decorative paperclips? So colorful, whimsical, cute!

Learn four ways to make your own decorative paperclips for planning or Bible journaling at Sparkles of Sunshine today.

So how do I use my decorative paperclips, you ask? I like to use them in my planner to mark special months, dates, etc. They look so lovely peeking out of the top of my Day Designer, don’t you think?

Learn four ways to make your own decorative paperclips for planning or Bible journaling at Sparkles of Sunshine today.

I also like to use them while Bible journaling to mark my favorite entries and passages in The Bible. They really dress up the edge of my Inspire Bible!

Learn four ways to make your own decorative paperclips for planning or Bible journaling at Sparkles of Sunshine today.

Have you ever made your own decorative paperclips at home? Which supplies have you used? I can’t wait to hear your creative ideas!

Other posts you may enjoy:

Want to know which pens to use for your weekly and monthly planning? Discover the best pens for planners that won't bleed, smear or dry out.
See how Christie at Sparkles of Sunshine, after being inspired by Anthropologie, decided to make her own DIY Washi Tape Dispenser.
Learn how to decorate a boring craft notebook and turn it into something fun and stylish!

Faithbox - Embrace Your Faith Today!

Related Posts

  • This DIY Decorative Globe from Sparkles of Sunshine is an easy way to update a traditional globe sitting around your home.
    DIY Decorative Globe

    I'm back today with another simple decor project that I completed recently for my living…

  • Add some color to your home this Christmas with the most wonderful, colorful pom pom holiday wreath. See the simple tutorial at Sparkles of Sunshine today.
    The Most Wonderful Colorful Pom Pom Holiday Wreath

    This year I'm turning away from traditional Christmas decorations. Yes, this year I'm craving colorful,…

  • Here's a stylish way to keep up with those important notes on your desk. Make your own DIY Horse Note Holder. Get the details at Sparkles of Sunshine today.
    DIY Horse Note Holder

    I'm always on the lookout for cute and colorful desk accessories, but sometimes I like…


2 Comments

« Celebrate Fall With Free Mrs. Meyers Fall Scents!
Circus Animal Cracker Cupcakes »

Comments

  1. Judi Adams says

    April 13, 2018 at 23:15

    Christie, I am enjoying your blog and love your ideas, especially your paper clip decorations. They are adorable. You are so creative!

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      April 14, 2018 at 09:27

      Thank you so much, Judi! I really do appreciate you stopping by my blog and checking it out. Your sweet comment has brightened my day. 🙂 Blessings!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




looking for something?

Oh, hi there!

Hi! I’m Christie...Jesus follower, wife, pet lover, avid crafter and DIY addict. I believe in spending time doing whatever brings sunshine into your life. Welcome to my blog where you will find inspirational tips for DIY projects, crafts, recipes, organizing, household tips and much more. Let’s create some sunshine for your life! Read More…

Popular Recipes

Looking for a way to dress up your hot dog this summer? Check out these 15 hot dog recipes and cook up something new this summer.

15 Hot Dog Recipes to Enjoy This Summer

Make breakfast fun this summer with this easy recipe for berry & granola breakfast ice pops!

Berry & Granola Breakfast Ice Pops

Become a VIP insider today

Sign up to receive my latest posts, inspirational emails and get access to our FREE PRINTABLE library, exclusive for newsletter subscribers!

AMAZON AFFILIATE

Sparkles of Sunshine is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

you may also like

Free Printable 2020 Calendar With Weekly Planner

Stay organized in 2019 with the free printable 2019 calendar with weekly planner at Sparkles of Sunshine.

Free Printable 2019 Calendar With Weekly Planner

Want to keep the bugs at bay while moisturizing your skin? These bug repellent lotion bars are simple to make and use and will the bugs away this summer.

How to Make Bug Repellent Lotion Bars at Home

Moving day can be hectic. You've got a lot on your mind and it's easy to get stressed out. Learn 9 ways you can make moving day less stressful for you and your family.

9 Ways You Can Make Moving Day Less Stressful

Moving soon? It's never too early to get prepared for a smooth move from one home to another. Find out 9 ways you can prepare for a move at Sparkles of Sunshine today.

9 Ways You Can Prepare for a Move

Copyright © 2022 · Divine theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2022 · Divine Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT