Paper Clip Bookmark

Embellish jumbo paperclips for a fun desk accessory or bookmark.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Die cut shapes from chipboard using dies and die cut machine according to machine directions.
   
   Note: If you do not own a die cut machine, try using thinner chipboard and cutting shapes with scissors.

   

2. Step 2

   Cut two large shapes for front and back of clip as well as one smaller shape.

   

3. Step 3

   Die cut two large and one small of the same shape from Step 2 from paper scraps.
   
   Mix and match patterned paper and cardstock for a fun look.

   

4. Step 4

   For added texture, dry emboss cardstock shapes with a pressure embossing folder.

   

5. Step 5

   Adhere paper shapes to chipboard shapes with glue. Scotch Quick-Dry Tacky Adhesive was used here.

   

6. Step 6

   Sand edges of chipboard shape if desired.

   

7. Step 7

   Adhere small chipboard piece to one large chipboard piece with glue.

   

8. Step 8

   Embellish smaller chipboard piece with ribbons and buttons.
   
   For variety, try brads, eyelets, Stickles™ and/or stickers.

   

9. Step 9

   Apply strong adhesive to undecorated side of larger chipboard shape. (E6000 was used here.)

   

10. Step 10

    Place jumbo clip into adhesive.

    

11. Step 11

    Top with embellished chipboard shape.

    

12. Step 12

    Allow at least one to two hours to dry, then add some ribbon to paperclip.

    

13. Step 13

    Finished project.

    

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Paper Clip Bookmark. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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