Mad Paper Crush

You probably know that I have a Mad Paper Crush – but this crush includes all the little office and art supplies that goes along with that. Which includes paper clips. I mean, I probably have those things in every nook and cranny of my furniture.

Which is why I thought it would be fun to do some discovery of all the many different kinds of altered paper clips that are out there. And once I started looking – boy is it a LOT.

So I went ahead and did a tutorial on 14 different kinds of altered paper clips. This was not an exhaustive list! 🤣

If you enjoy adding little bits of ephemera to your journals, altered paper clips are definitely an easy way to make an impact on a journal page!

For the 1st video I did, here’s where the inspiration came from and any other information you might find useful!

1. Wrapped paper clip (3:02) Inspiration found from Deborah at Attic Lane.

2. Altered paper clip with ribbon (7:46)

3. Altered paper clip with dangles (10:30) Inspiration found from Pam at the Paper Outpost.

4. Pocket with Tiny Tag Altered Paper Clip (14:40) I made these here.

5. Die Cut Clip with Pocket (16:38) Inspiration from Julie Stine
Window Frame Die Cuts

6. Hidden note altered paper clip (20:40)

7. Collaged book page clip (27:37) Inspiration from Linda Israel.
Up She Goes Stamps

8. Sewn paper pockets clip (34:00) Inspiration from Deborah at Attic Lane.
Moody Blues Kit

Well, after I finished that one, I decided to do tutorials for 6 more altered paper clips!

And the inspiration and information for these:

1. Calendar Clips (2:31) 2021 Paper Clip digital.

2. Feather Die Cut Clips (4:33) Feather Die

3. Vintage Slide Die Clip (13:54) Slide Die
Seth Apter Embossing Powder
Tim Holtz Stamps
Embossing Ink

4. Lady Bug Planner Clip (22:12) Inspiration video
Chipboard

5. Circle Clips with Ribbon Punch (27:28) Ribbon Punch Substitute
1/8″ hole punch

6. Totally Hidden Clip (35:04) Inspiration video
Found Numbers and Dates Digital

Want to make more ephemera for your journals? I made some really fun faux stamps over here and if you want to see how I use digitals to make ephemera and embellishments, click here!

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