Thursday, April 18, 2013

Inkling: paper clip & junk mail bracelet


Paper Clip and Junk Mail Bracelet via homework | carolynshomework.comMaking a paperclip chain or bracelet has been around for probably as long as paperclips. I saw a fun paperclip bracelet here that took the paperclip chain to a new level by wrapping paper around each clip to form paper beads.




Paper Clip and Junk Mail Bracelet via homework | carolynshomework.comI’ve been wanting to use up some of my security envelope stash for awhile. The insides of security or junk mail envelopes have such pretty designs and are perfect for a project like this.

Paper Clip and Junk Mail Bracelet via homework | carolynshomework.com
This project is super simple and would be fun to make with younger kids. Simply clip your paper clips together to the desired length or your bracelet. Add a clasp. You don’t even need pliers – just slip the clasp onto the last paperclip. Cut you paper into strips that are narrower than the paperclip. I chose to cut strips that are angled and get narrower at the other end. Starting with the wide end wrap the paper around each clip. You can use glue stick, craft glue or Mod Podge like I did.


Paper Clip and Junk Mail Bracelet via homework | carolynshomework.comKeep wrapping until all your clips are covered. 


Paper Clip and Junk Mail Bracelet via homework | carolynshomework.comFinish with a coat of Glossy Mod Podge.


Paper Clip and Junk Mail Bracelet via homework | carolynshomework.comWould you believe these were once the inside of junk mail and bill envelopes? 


Paper Clip and Junk Mail Bracelet via homework | carolynshomework.comI can’t wait to make more of these. If you want colorful bracelets use magazine pages or scraps of crafting paper. I’m going to keep using up my junk mail envelope stash. Making one bracelet barely made a dent in my stash – and I’m I want to wear several of these bracelets stacked together.

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21 comments :

  1. I love this if only I had some paper clips!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. This is very cool and pretty! I love the creativity. I would love for you to come and share this on our Much Ado About Monday link party.

    http://www.huckleberrylove.com/2013/04/much-ado-about-monday-no-6.html?showComment=1366769295054#c1889865335801808102

    Hope to see you there,
    Jamie
    www.huckleberrylove.com

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  3. These are so cool, I never knew there were such neat designs on the side of all those envelopes. What a great way to reuse them too, love this. :)

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  5. This is a very very cool idea--and sparks others. Thank you for sharing it!

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  6. brilliant--off to buy paper clips and lobster claws!!!

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  7. This is stunning! I love the coral color.
    I'm visiting you today from This Silly Girls Life. I co-host a Linky Party Tuesday (open thru Sat) and I'd love for you to link up! I hope you get a chance to stop by, link up and leave a comment, too!

    Designer Bracelet for women

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  8. This is so cool! I love it! I'm visiting from #SITSSHAREFEST and have pinned this to their Summer board! Very cool. :)

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  9. How cool is this? Absolutely brilliant. I honestly clicked on this entry at SITS Sharefest because I thought it would be something hideous or a joke. But it's simply lovely!

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  11. I have seen newspaper necklaces made like this, the ladies made a hole in the newspaper with toothpicks to run the chain or connectors with, they were awesome!

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  12. amazing braclet and loved really

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  13. I wanted to do this with colors. So I bought the Sharpie Highlighters in a 12ct. colors of yellow, green, pink, purple, blue and orange. It gives them color, but you can still see the design through it. Very pretty.

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