Creative PaperClips

I enjoy crafting.  When I discovered that I could do more with paperclips then hold papers I was coming up with all sorts of ideas.

My favorite one is gluing crochet flowers on colorful paperclips.  You can use it to hold papers and even better yet you can use it as a bookmark.  I like making these as simple or as funky as possible.

I purchased my colorful paperclips from Staples.  They had all of these colorful vinyl-coated metal jumbo clips in these small 3x3 boxes at the check out counter (purple, orange, yellow) I just had to buy them.

So I basically take my pretty crochet flowers, cut a piece of felt (I purchased mine at AC Moore they measure about 9x12)to match the dimension of the flower, use my hot glue gun (or you can use craft flue), I glue the clip on top of the felt piece then glue the flower on top.  I put something heavy on it to ensure it glues all the way.

Once you are done you are ready to use your creative paper clip.  Use for your own personal self of hand them out as a little gift at your next craft show. 

Have fun making these even with buttons.  Use the same concept as the crochet flower. Who ever said a paperclip has to be boring! 

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Crochet Hair Barrettes

Here's something that you can put together if you are good with a hot glue gun or even sewing.  I have a bunch of crochet flowers that I just make randomly from my leftover stash of yarn.  I would say the 'expensive' piece would be the actual clips. I purchased mine at Michaels. They come in a packet of 20...so in the long run it's not that expensive you know? (I have a picture of the clip...it's on a silk flower - same concept though).

Anyway, so depending on how long you want your barrette that's how you'd determine your flower size. You can also add bows if you want...I'm just making flowers for now. Some I have used a little dab of hot glue or I have sewn them on. I will say this much...I prefer to hot glue them. It can be a bit cumbersome trying to sew them on with the opening of the clip...but that's just me.

barrette clip

Now keep in mind also you can get very creative with these barrettes...add ribbon or even buttons to them to give them that unique look.

I feel that every last piece of yarn I have I want to make something pretty and creative and practical. So here's to more creative ideas with leftover yarn.

Have fun making these! Happy crocheting!!! 
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Coffee Cup Cleeves...

Now I know we have heard of people trying to go green...right?  Well I can tell you that one way of making sure you do is show off your cup with a reusable and washable crochet sleeve for your coffee cup or any to-go cup.

I personally love to crochet these in one of my favorite cotton yarns: Lily Sugar'n Cream. I feel they hold their shape better and they are definitely washable and durable .

I feel people need and should want to get these NOW.  Let's try to jazz up our cups with friendly cup sleeves NO more flimsy paper sleeves that you just end up throwing away anyway.

I actually have been complimented on one of mine because it has a big flower on the front of it...it screams ME!  Check out the ones I have made and pick one that screams YOU! I make them to fit a standard 16oz. Cup.


Happy crocheting!!! 

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