Remember the paper clip guy that would pop up and answer all your questions about Microsoft Word? He was always super helpful, just like the actual paper clips you want to keep around your office. But paper clips aren't just for office work.
Next time you are bored at work, think of some of the handy uses you can get out of all those paper clips floating around your desk. We don't want to get you too distracted, but the projects below are bound to get your creative juices flowing.
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1. Paperclip bookmarks
Paper clips are great bookmarks just by themselves. They're even better book marks when Meegan Makes adds these adorable ribbons to them.
Paper clips are great bookmarks just by themselves. They're even better book marks when Meegan Makes adds these adorable ribbons to them.
2. Paper clip jewelry
You've probably strung together paper clips to make a "bracelet" before but these jewelry ideas by Hip 2 Save take paper clip jewelry to the next level. Pair it with #4 on this list to have a complete look.
You've probably strung together paper clips to make a "bracelet" before but these jewelry ideas by Hip 2 Save take paper clip jewelry to the next level. Pair it with #4 on this list to have a complete look.
3. Tape seam holder
Do you ever turn the tape around over and over thinking you will never find the seam and when you finally find it you rip the tape in half ruining your straight edge? Next time you're doing some packing, make sure you place a paper clip at the seam of your tape so you don't have to encounter these problems.
Do you ever turn the tape around over and over thinking you will never find the seam and when you finally find it you rip the tape in half ruining your straight edge? Next time you're doing some packing, make sure you place a paper clip at the seam of your tape so you don't have to encounter these problems.
4. Ear Cuff
Ear cuffs are an awesome way to wear ear jewelry without having to actually get your ears pierced. The best part about ear cuffs is that you can make them yourself with simple materials such as paper clips.
Ear cuffs are an awesome way to wear ear jewelry without having to actually get your ears pierced. The best part about ear cuffs is that you can make them yourself with simple materials such as paper clips.
5. Paper clip flowers
These paper clip flowers by Fave Crafts are a cute way to decorate your office or class room. You'll want to be sure you buy a variety of colors to transform into a variety of different flowers.
These paper clip flowers by Fave Crafts are a cute way to decorate your office or class room. You'll want to be sure you buy a variety of colors to transform into a variety of different flowers.
6. Mini hangers
These mini hangers could not be any more precious. Why are miniatures so much cuter than the actual sized object? These were intended to use for scrapbooking but they would also be a great accessory to a doll house.
These mini hangers could not be any more precious. Why are miniatures so much cuter than the actual sized object? These were intended to use for scrapbooking but they would also be a great accessory to a doll house.
7. Paperclip phone stand
We all like to watch videos on our phone, whether we are on a long plane or car ride, waiting in line at the grocery store, or just lounging around our house. Next time you find yourself watching a lengthy video on your small screen, try propping it up with a paper clip.
We all like to watch videos on our phone, whether we are on a long plane or car ride, waiting in line at the grocery store, or just lounging around our house. Next time you find yourself watching a lengthy video on your small screen, try propping it up with a paper clip.
8. Paperclip ornament
Christmas trees look so much better when they are covered in homemade ornaments. Crafty Journal has figured out a way to make pretty angel ornaments out of a paper clip, ribbon, and bead.
Christmas trees look so much better when they are covered in homemade ornaments. Crafty Journal has figured out a way to make pretty angel ornaments out of a paper clip, ribbon, and bead.
9. Cork paper clip key chain
Key chains are the perfect way to remember which key is which. Why not add a personal layer of meaning to it by crafting your own? This awesome key chain project is perfect for wine enthusiasts.
Key chains are the perfect way to remember which key is which. Why not add a personal layer of meaning to it by crafting your own? This awesome key chain project is perfect for wine enthusiasts.
10. "Calm down jar"
Jamie White at Play to Learn Preschool has figured out the perfect way to teach preschoolers how to self-regulate their emotions. The strategy is using "calm down" bottles which are visually appealing ways that stimulate kid's minds while calming them down. Our favorite is this magnetic bottle with paper clips.
Jamie White at Play to Learn Preschool has figured out the perfect way to teach preschoolers how to self-regulate their emotions. The strategy is using "calm down" bottles which are visually appealing ways that stimulate kid's minds while calming them down. Our favorite is this magnetic bottle with paper clips.
11. Motor skip counting activity
Another fun activity for kids is this "fine motor skip counting activity". Using paper clips and paper plates, it's a great way for kids to practice their skip counting.
Another fun activity for kids is this "fine motor skip counting activity". Using paper clips and paper plates, it's a great way for kids to practice their skip counting.
12. Scrapbook pieces
The beauty of scrapbooking is that you can use practically anything from around the house to decorate your books with. Adorn some paper clips with cute shapes and colors and use them in your next scrapbooking project.
The beauty of scrapbooking is that you can use practically anything from around the house to decorate your books with. Adorn some paper clips with cute shapes and colors and use them in your next scrapbooking project.
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