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paper clip ideas?

18 years ago

any ideas for embellishing paper-clips for my friends who work in offices? i want to make usable sets for gifts, along theme lines, like dogs or flowers or purple or whatever. i want to use beads or buttons i think, but am seeking how-to's, etc. thanks so much, molly

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Adella Bedella
18 years ago
These instructions might help. You couldmake your own fun shapes and use instead

Here is a link that might be useful: Paper Clip frame
joyfulguy
18 years ago
Decorate a small piece of boxboard (like cornflakes boxes) or bristol board, maybe with a "$" sign, or "Dollars and Sense".

Title it, "Tightwad's Money Clip", then slip a penny over the titled board, holding it in place with the paper clip.

ole joyful.
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