Completely hidden paperclips
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- Опубликовано: 9 янв 2024
- I’m joining the open collabs #wednesdayembellies hosted by Linnae @fashionably50something and #enjoyredwithus hosted by Annie @AnnieCreates-hugs and her Sissy @bymimiwithlove7087
I’ve never made a hidden paperclip but it’s a required element in a swap I’m working on, so I just watched what felt like a thousand RUclips tutorials on the subject. Somehow I didn’t see a single one with foam tape and that seems like an obvious solution to me.
This will be part of my junk journal for the #cupidsarrowswap hosted by Martha @martha_makes_art and Jennifer @scrapbooksandmemories, and my partner is Sierra @couleecraftcorner
Instructions
Cut a piece of lighter weight cardstock (I’m using 90 lb) into strips that are 1.5” wide and 8.5” long. Fold into a W shape. Put the paperclip at the mid-point of the W. Apply foam tape on either side of the paperclip and attach the cardstock flaps.
Foam tape is available from craft companies, but it’s the same as weatherstripping foam tape from the hardware store. The craft versions offer variety in width, height, and color and come in pre-cut pieces, but it’s the same stuff. If you cut this, USE NON-STICK SCISSORS or you will be sad.
I decorated the hidden paperclip with the branding page from a pack of cardstock. The cardstock itself would be a little too heavy to make the gentle fold over the top of the paperclip. Once the paper was wrapped around the paperclip, I added a decorative heart topper. The red heart on each side is bolstered with a stack of 15 half-punches to make a solid grip.
The decorative paper is current, and it’s the My Valentine collection from Carta Bella (an Echo Park imprint). The punch is a discontinued heart shape by Stampin Up. 
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Awesome, been trying to do a different method which was challenging for me. Need to make 60 for church project. What a Blessing your instructions are!
I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!
Wow Amazing, one of my favorites ❤❤❤thank you for sharing this amazing idea I will be making these❤❤❤❤❤
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Very cute and good idea! If you're die cutting the hearts you could use a sheet of foam to speed up that time!
That's a good idea. I was punching and I'm not sure if punch would work on foam, but I'm going to try it!
The Fiskars punches for thick materials should work, if available.
@@priscillafriesen148 good point! I love punches so much!
I was thinking the same thing with the foam, I don't have any punches so I'm going to use my Brother Scan and Cut to make the top part of the hearts as they'll all cut the exact same size 😊
@@c.r.mcleod8959 excellent! I'm sure that will work well.
Crystal your hidden paperclips are adorable 🥰 Thank you for joining in our collab #enjoyredwithus ! Awesome tip about using the weather stripping. I use the non stick scissors from Wescot . Hugs & Moochies my sweet friend 🤗🤗💋💋🐘🐘
Thanks for the fun collab! And aren't non-stick scissors fabulous?!
Hi I just came across your channel…love the paper clips… just adorable..hugs from ..Maryland
Thank you so much! Have a crafty day!
Very easy directions and fun paperclip bookmarks
Thank you so much!
Well now I know what a hidden paperclip is! TYFS! Nor did I know there was a such a thing as non stick scissors!
Non-stick scissors are the BEST! Readily available, including in the kids craft section or sometimes the dollar store.
This just amazing, I have made so many of these things and I have seen this technique before. This is awesome. Thank you so much for the tutorial. Thank you so much for joining our collab. This is fantastic, TFS and have a blessed and crafty week. Hugs from VA.
Thanks for hosting a fun open collab!
Wow! These are great! Thank you so much for sharing your process and joining in this collab! Have a wonderful day!
I had fun making embellishments! Thank you for hosting!
So very cute!! Great idea. You did a fantastic job!! ♥️
Thank you so much! I thought they turned out well!
Your video just found me and man, am I glad! I just subscribed!!! Thanks for sharing this tutorial!!!! ❤
Thank you so much, and welcome!!
Great job, buy I use the kids fun foam to my a top, I can cut foam with snips or my embossing machine.. great for add on gift or Girl Scout projects!
Thanks! Fun foam is a great idea!
These would make great bookmarks, too. :) Clever design!
Thank you! Great idea!
That’s a great idea!!
I love this and it makes such a cute bookmark! TFS
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your time!
They are so cute .Great idea useing foam tape😀
Thank you so much! The foam tape really smoothed it out.
Awesome, awesome and awesome!!!
Thank you so much!!
Wow amazing, Love this.
Thank you so much!
@@papercraftcrystal My pleasure! This is such a clever and simple idea. Friend, I'm happy to support those who are putting good vibrations out in the world. I have a suite of heart focused meditations on my YT channel that are all designed to help calm and balance your nervous system. No matter what you struggle with balancing your nervous system can improve your health.
How adorable, especially this time of the year with your choice of paper you are using. I was by no means offended by the ‘crazy’ statement. I use doubled sided tape from insulated window kits for my crafts and cards. It’s certainly more cost effective same and the double sided foam from same kits is great as well. In the crafty world, we use wisdom when purchasing supplies. I know I’m little late posting my response. In my defense, your video showed up in my feed tonight!!
Thank you for watching and commenting! And of course different things work for different people, I should not have used that shorthand comment for "too much effort for me"! I tried to make a fabric bowl following 49Dragonflies tutorial with my own spin and that was a disaster that ended up in the trash... so you don't know until you try something out for yourself.
Thanks! Needed an easy craft project and I found yours - clear steps & all I need now are those scissors!
Thank you! Non-stick scissors are available at just about any price point, including kid craft scissors for dirt cheap.
Very clever!!!!!!
Thank you!
Foam and scissors are just horrible, I didn’t even know there were non stick scissors 😮
These are gorgeous hidden paper clips, I am yet to try doing these in any method. You know when you see stuff and you think oh I want to try that and then you just forget, I have this every time I see hidden paper clips 😂 memory like a pebble.
Thanks for sharing 💖💖
Also awesome engagement on this video, congratulations. That so awesome 🥰
Non-stick scissors are game-changing. They're available at every price point, too, including kiddie craft size for dirt cheap. I've seen them at the dollar store, too.
Shocking engagement, to be honest. Hope I don't mess up!
Being new to hidden paper clips I’ve been watching lots of tutorials, and have been trying out various methods of construction. Yours is an interesting take and I will definitely give it a go. Really like the idea of eliminating the ‘bump’! Just wonder about the thickness of the end result??? Am also not sure about the foam tape being seen on the sides but won’t know for sure until I see it in real life. Regardless, I appreciate the tutorial.
Thanks for watching! It ends up being as thick as two layers of foam tape, which is thin enough for me considering how lumpy the rest of my journal ends up... your milage may vary!
Cute hidden clips nice easy tutorial tfs hugs
Thank you so much!
Thanks I enjoy watching and think is a great idea❤
Thank you so much!
Very cute!
Thank you!
This is such a wonderful tutorial. I've never made these and I definitely want to try your idea. I wondered if you could use a die to cut the hearts and the same die to cut a piece of foam or two rather than using a punch. I don't have a heart punch anyway so I'm just thinking out loud. 😂 Thank you so much for sharing your project. ❤🤗
Thank you! I think I die would work just fine, and foam as well.
This is the best tutorial on altered paperclips. Thanks so much for sharing. I have just discovered you and have subscribed to your channel.
Thank you so much! And welcome!
Adorable ❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing your tutorial. Hugs
Thank you so much!
Great idea! TYFS, much appreciated!!
Thank you so much for watching!
Genius idea! Never liked the lumpy bumpy hidden paper clips before
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New subscriber. Love the idea of using the weather stripping.
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Brilliant idea tfs xxx
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They are pretty
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Great explanation. Thanks!
Thank you so much!
Wow great tutorial ❤
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Nice and easy! I need to make some too❤
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Nice!!
Thank you!
Great tutorial!
Thank you so much!
What a great concept! Where did u find that foam tape? I’ve been looking for a narrow one
The one I used was from Arteza, and their prices are generally good. Darice makes a super-narrow foam strip (3/16") that is available at Simon Says Stamp.
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Hi crystal! New to your channel. 💖
Welcome! Thanks for watching!
This is a super cute idea they would be cute as valentines 💝
THEOLA
Thank you, Theola! 💗
What are they used for?
The hidden paperclips are bookmarks; you can easily move them from page to page. I think they would be a little thick for a regular book, but perfect in a journal that already includes dimensional embellishments and ephemera!
Good tutorial and they turned out good BUT it’s rude to call people “crazy” because trey use an adhesive you’re not using.
I'm sorry, you're right - I meant it sounded like too much effort for the result.
@@papercraftcrystal yes, I figured that but still sounded rude. I personally wasn’t offended as I typically don’t make hidden paper clips but I always think of my audience and how they may feel about things I say.
Quit embarrassing people that Is VERY RUDE so miss manners please be quiet !!
@@helengrim691 I Don't think anyone should be embarrassed here, I think this should be a learning moment for everyone. I get it if you felt offended even if the comment wasn't directed at you and should be none of your concern but, if you feel the need to call me a name no problem it just shows that apparently you are as rude as myself. So you see we are just alike, so Miss Rudeness mind ya business lol...
Really ,just because other diyers don't use what you use their all stupid.?All of the diyers I watch are so sweet, talented as I'm sure you probably are also.But please think before you speak.
I didn't use the word stupid, but I do apologize for the brief comment I did make. I should have said that I felt the amount of effort involved did not match the result obtained.