Five Styles of Pretty Paper Clips for Your Journal

Welcome to Week 7 of my series of weekly crafty videos where I create a project each week and share it with you. Today it's all about making pretty paper clips for my junk journal. You can use these as pretty bookmarks, tuck spots, or attachments and everything in between! Follow along as I share five different styles, each one as easy as the next, and so pretty.
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[@kiminalaska9363]

Wonderful ideas for scraps to be used up for journals. Thank you

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you! And thanks for watching.

[@sheilaironside8099]

They are all so cute!! Thanks so much for sharing!🥰💖

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked them.

[@crschwartz380]

Thanks again for a really fun and easy project. Looking forward to next week. ❤❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Chava. See you next time!

[@PamShenouda-ey7tg]

❤Love these! They would be a super fun project for a girl’s weekend!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks, and yes! Would be a wonderful project! Easy, fun, and you can make lots in one sitting together!

[@cherylwells1266]

Great clips, Annette!! I love using little additions like this to journals and mini-albums - thank you!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Cheryl. So happy you liked them. Thanks again for joining me.

[@shulaney4639]

Great ideas - they look fabulous!!!

[@craftnm7225]

Love your paper clips! Don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone thread the paper strip on the short wire of the paper clip and hide it. Sure looks nice that way!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked that little tip. It makes it neat and tidy.

[@rhonies9229]

I loved all of these. They are all so unique. Thank you for sharing.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks! I'm so happy you like them. Thanks for watching.

[@Faithful10415]

Thank you for this fun tutorial. Very inspiring and well done. Easy to follow. Now on my extensive list of crafts I want to do to enhance my junk journals! ❤️

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much. So happy you enjoyed them. Definitely give them a go!

[@catherinelancaster511]

Really love these paper clips! You explain things so clearly! I loved your weekly series last year but I’m also loving this year too! Thank you for all the inspiration! 💖

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you! That's so nice to hear. I'm happy you liked these and the new format this year. Thanks for joining me again.

[@StampforLes]

Love making altered paperclips! TFS!

[@AnnetteGreen]

They are super fun and easy! Thanks for watching.

[@user-qb3po3mv6f]

Absolutely loved this video! Plan on making these adorable paper clips! Thank you Annette🥰

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much! I hope you have fun making yours! Thanks for watching.

[@pamkenel7534]

Great wat to use up those scraps. They all look great in your junk journal. I do love your junk journal, it’s so pretty.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Pam. Yes, a great way to use up those pretty scraps for sure.

[@carlaoverduin2370]

Such lovely paperclips you've made, love them.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much!

[@jodieb4970]

I need to give these a try. Then I don't have to feel so bad about keeping all of my scraps. I'm looking forward to your new release.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Perfect for scraps, yes! I hope you give them a try. Thanks for watching again this week!

[@kathleenspeegle3517]

Congratulations on your new collection!!! I’m very excited to see it! Lovely video.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much. I am bursting to share!!!!

[@deborahcox3214]

Another hit! I've made some in the past, but your techniques are much more straightforward. Thanks for sharing!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Deb. I seriously had to come up with an easier method, so I'm happy you liked it.

[@janeywescott8850]

Love the variety! Very clever tip on making the back shorter.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much! Just makes sense, doesn't it?

[@and1964rea]

Love the clips, can’t wait to give them a try. Thank you for sharing.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much. I hope you do! Have fun!

[@carlasweet5049]

Love your designs...I will be trying them . Thank you for showing us all your tricks too!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much! I hope you DO try them. Have fun and thanks for watching today.

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

I too, do my paper clip with two different lengths, from side to side. Slipping them on makes for greater ease. Rounding edges and all. These are so lovely! Thank you. The second one is similar as well. I measure mine and then shorten the one side. The grommet is so easy to place. All of my paperclips have four layers. I have several Jumbo I like the idea of these as decorative paper clips.. Now I can.. Thank you again.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much for watching. Sounds like you've been having lots of fun making these as well. Excellent!

[@kathyshropshire971]

Loved these will have to do some with my granddaughter.

[@AnnetteGreen]

What fun that will be. I hope you enjoy making yours!

[@naomi.f]

Thank you for showing lots of different styles of the clips, of course I really loved the mushroom one but they’re all so great! I’m off to my desk right now to start making some. 😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Naomi! I hope you enjoy making some too. They're super easy and turn out so nice.

[@pegasusnites]

These are amazing. Thank you! I'm going to start adding them to some of my handmade cards and explain to the recipient that they can use them afterwards as bookmarks, planner markers, etc Great way to use up leftovers and scraps too. So cool!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Great idea, Sherry! You can whip up a bunch in an afternoon. Have fun!

[@tmhferjen]

Love them all!!! I’ve wanted to try making them for years and you’ve inspired me to do it. That giant one! ♥️♥️

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks! I hope you give them a try. Have fun and thanks for watching.

[@sonialynnstation9905]

Always love your tutorials!
Your taste is extraordinarily
beautiful!💕

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wow, thank you SO much! Thanks for watching.

[@Scatterbrain47]

I make my backs a litter shorter also. Helps a lot. Love your video.

[@AnnetteGreen]

It definitely does, doesn't it? Thanks for watching today!

[@annelyon1420]

These are so cute! I love them! Thanks so much.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Anne!

[@selinamcginn8749]

I love these. I know what I’m making today. 😍

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks! I hope you enjoy making yours as much as I did!

[@ckit8176]

Love this! Can’t wait to see more junk journal ideas. Yours is beautiful:)

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much! More to come in future videos!

[@adelaidemesquita9598]

Love all of them. Thanks for sharing.❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Adelaide! Thanks for watching again.

[@vickicrandell6757]

Brilliant!!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much!!

[@mariamontgomery2610]

Looking forward to seeing your new collection

[@AnnetteGreen]

I can't wait to share!!!!!!!

[@michellebrown7000]

Such a fun tutorial and a great project for today! Tfs

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Michelle! I bet I'll be seeing these in your beautiful journals, if I haven't already. ❤

[@vanessastyles953]

This project is so doable and loads of fun. I love them all ❤😊❤ best wishes from the UK 😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Vanessa! I appreciate it. Thanks for watching.

[@jenniferknowles7219]

What a beautiful junk journal.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you Jennifer. It was such a pleasure to make and now to fill up.

[@mariebinkin4365]

Annette, thanks for this video. I have never tried to make paperclips because I thought they were too difficult. You made them look so easy. I can't wait to try.......
Yours are sooo pretty 😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Marie. So many videos I watched were fairly complicated with lots of scoring and folding. I need simplicity! So I'm glad you liked my method. I hope you give them a try!

[@celineworotniak4349]

Great clips! A great way to use up supplies. Love the junk journal. I think I recognized a couple of eco printed pages 😏🥰

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Celine! And you are correct! They make it into as many projects as I can fit them in.

[@kathydellit4235]

Love your paper clips , thank you for sharing

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much, and thanks for watching!

[@cynthiapowell-cobb2742]

This was a fun tutorial! Looking forward to trying to make some decorative paper clips on my own! Thank you.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you give them a try!

[@craftygurlacosta7929]

TFS very creative way to use up my scraps!👍

[@AnnetteGreen]

Yes! Use up those scraps! Hope you try these!

[@cluelesspotterclod]

I love these. I have been amking them fir a while now and they do make such a nice addition to my junk journals. yours are lovely. Can't wait to see your new paper collection etc..

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much. There are so many varieties of this technique, and I love so many of them. I can't wait to share my collection. It's killing me to keep quiet!!!

[@janevincent1721]

Beautiful, perfect paperclips w/pretty scrap paper or card stock. Love the added ribbon or cord ties. Turn out is so pretty. These remind me of another crafter's paperclip (hidden that time). Thank you XOJANE

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much!

[@elizabethallan7610]

Beautiful paperclips.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Elizabeth!

[@alainestark4795]

Super cute! Thanks❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much!

[@kathyroberts9703]

Great instruction and a definite stash buster!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Kathy! For sure a great way to use up those pretty scraps which makes me so happy. Thanks for watching!

[@DonnaJo3452]

Great techniques-thank you so much for sharing!

[@AnnetteGreen]

So happy you liked them! Thanks for watching.

[@cheryl7476]

Annette, your journal is gorgeous. I would have such a great time playing and making art in it! You made it so nicely. Love your spin on the paper clips. Glad to know, I’m not the only one who has to occasionally use a hammer to flatten the backs of the “metal hole thingys”- can’t bring its name to mind…You’ve got a new subbie.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much and welcome! I hope to share more of my pretty not-so-junk journal in future videos. And those thingies are eyelets. LOL!

[@YvonneCook-gv5pq]

Brilliant video! Lots of great inspiration! Thank you ❤😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Yvonne. So happy you liked it and found some inspiration!

[@brendanavarro5693]

Very beautiful!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you very much!

[@daniellehaggard7401]

Love these ideas. Thank you.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wonderful, thank you!!

[@nancybeebe7622]

I love them😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wonderful! thank you!

[@belindazimmer2107]

So so cute! I’ve really been wanting to venture into the junk journals and these would be a great addition too. I’ve done a few decorated paper clips with beads and charms but not these with paper but I love them and hope to give them a try soon. I even have lots of sizes of paper clips too. Your designs on these are adorable and the one with your bee….🥰🥰🥰! Thanks so much for the inspiration.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Belinda. I do hope you give them a try. They're so easy and honestly a little addictive once you get going. I think you'd enjoy them!

[@suzyallen1726]

I really enjoyed this. Ive seen these before but your tutorial was so very easy to follow. You are a great teacher. You've never come up on my feed before. I subbed because i want to learn more from you😊❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

That's so wonderful to hear. Thank you so much! And welcome to my channel. I hope you enjoy some past videos and stay tuned for more each week. Thanks for subscribing!

[@lynnearlyriser]

Excellent ❤ Thank you 😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Lynne, and thanks for watching.

[@gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919]

I have that same paper you are using for the inside front cover! Your videos are really fun and inspiring. Thank you :)

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much! Where is that paper from? I can't remember at all, I've had it for so long.

[@annejongerius677]

Very nice! Will definitely try these! Thank you!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you! I hope you do! Carve out a few hours because you won't want to stop once you get going. 😂

[@kunterbuntkreativ]

so wundervoll, ich muss die unbedingt nachbasteln
ganz lieben Dank fürs zeigen
Gruß Anja

[@AnnetteGreen]

Using Google Translate to reply to you Anja: Heel erg bedankt en bedankt voor het kijken

[@kathyupchurch8184]

These are so pretty and useful a great idea!!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Kathy. I love a good functional project idea, so these really appealed to me. So happy you like them too!

[@craftyShirleyG]

I just love those! Great tutorial ❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Shirley! They're so easy and fun to make!

[@sheilacrace7839]

Just found you Love the variation of the clips and your soft voice

[@AnnetteGreen]

Well, welcome Sheila! Great to have you here. I'm so happy you enjoyed the video (and my voice. I get that a lot, funny enough) Thanks for watching and I hope you discover more videos you like here on my channel.

[@honestly8015]

Hi, Annette. I haven't watched all the video yet, but I paused at the part where you show maming the back shorter than the front for ease of putting the clip on. I've been doing this since I discovered the hidden clips, but I've been making the back about 1/4" longer. Great minds, Annette. I love the video so far. . . sure it will be great all the way to the end.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much. I hope you enjoyed the rest. LOL.

[@maryrasnick7642]

Love these! Can’t wait to make some! ❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much, and I hope you do! Super fun and easy!

[@NYTripletMommy]

LOVE your journal

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Robin. These paperclips are so fun and easy and would work so nicely with your beautiful handmade books!

[@brendacrawford4552]

Great ideas. Definitely have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much, I hope you do! Have fun and thanks for watching.

[@marisolblake9348]

Fabulous ideas!! Finally someone with a brain and a actually using it with originality! Everyone doing he same thing calling it art .... Thank u for such creative well focus video

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much!! So happy you liked them.

[@berniefairs55]

Funny enough I made a couple paperclip (with a little tuck) today, so I’m very happy to find your channel and these ideas which I am going to try. Thanks for sharing😍

[@AnnetteGreen]

That IS funny! I hope you give my ideas a try when you get a chance, and enjoy them. Thanks for watching!

[@christineskinner1706]

Hi Annette,
Just found your channel in my pop ups. Love your video. I'll have to check out your channel ❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Christine! Welcome! Thanks for checking it out. I'm so happy you enjoyed this one.

[@joanneklowetter808]

Very cute!!!!!! 🙂

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@sophiemsmply4you572]

Great paperclips. Love them.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@SandeesScrapbooks]

awesome tutorial Annette!!! Love it!! ❤❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much! I'm happy you liked these!

[@artfulstampinwithruth]

Love ths, so pretty and detailed.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much!

[@foreverme71]

These are beautiful. I’m going to give them a try and hope mine turn out half as lovely as yours. 😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much. I hope you do give them a try and enjoy doing so.

[@mimisloan2639]

Great ideas! I will definitely be trying them

[@AnnetteGreen]

Awesome! I hope you do! Have fun and thanks for watching.

[@lisajordan2651]

O'MY Your journal is beautiful!! I have been making cards, gel prints, just about anything I can do. I watch a lot of utube because I learn so much from all the gifted people on here. I have never seen such a beautiful journal!! I won't say junk because there doesn't seem to be any junk in there! It's very, very beautiful.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much Lisa! So kind of you. I prefer and not-so-junky junk journal, so I'm happy you liked it too.

[@caroleanderson1106]

These hidden paper clips are just beautiful, Annette. I would love to make some, but I'm not very good at odd ruler measurements. My Husband make me a chart and I'lll have to find it. I'm going to try and make some. Thank you and take care. Congrats on yiour new collection. Looking forward to next week!!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Carole! That ruler I use in this video is an excellent one because it has the measures listed right on all the marks. Right down to the 16ths. It makes it super easy to figure out without thinking too hard or asking for husband's help. Here's a link to it: a.co/d/9h859EC

[@caroleanderson1106]

Thsnk you so very much Annette. I need one of those..

[@CreatingwithJovi]

These are so fun! And so pretty!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much! I loved making them!

[@geminidream4347]

Just found you, loved your idea and being new to this, need all the ideas, tips and tricks I can find. lol So I subbed, liked, alarmed and now commented. lol

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi and welcome!! Thanks so much! I hope you find lots of inspiration here.

[@geminidream4347]

@@AnnetteGreen You're welcome.

[@luannereed5539]

What a great way to use the leftovers! I have always got a few stickers hanging out. Thank you🥰

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks! I love using up those little bits of things tucked away I tend to neglect. Feels good!

[@darlenebrowning6832]

Beautiful❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much!

[@chescarealibanez107]

Me encantan!!!
Voy a ponerlo en práctica, muchas gracias por compartirlo

[@AnnetteGreen]

Gracias! I hope you give them a try!

[@marilyn1228]

These are so lovely, thank you for sharing.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you very much Marilyn!

[@MrPenguin110]

Love them! Going to make for my stash..Also it would be so helpful if cuttung measurements, score line measurement, etc were pinned at top of posts. Just an idea. Thank you for your time!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks. I hope you enjoy making yours. Pinning to the top is a great suggestion.

[@maryjones3369]

Absolutely excellent video! Thank you so much❤️❤️

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank YOU! So happy you enjoyed it!

[@janewebster7661]

Very nice. Make some a few years ago. They are fun to make. 😊❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Jane. They are, indeed, fun to make! Thanks for watching.

[@bellisimavida]

These are beautiful and look like a lot of fun to make!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Angelica. They are! I hope you give them a try.

[@rettain]

Loving these

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wonderful, thanks so much!

[@careyclapp8357]

I've seen most of these done by other crafters, but I love your little tweaks to them! Also love your journal, so gorgeous!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much. I'm so happy you enjoyed my spin on them. Thanks for watching.

[@karenkalinoski9095]

I’m so curious about the binding on your lovely journal! 😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Karen. I learned how to bind this book from Nik The Booksmith who makes wonderful videos! Check her out if you get the chance. I'll be revisiting this junk journal again in a future video.

[@globalbytes3162]

Excellent instructor!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much!! Thanks for watching today.

[@jennieadamsMM]

Absolutely love these part clips. I’m in a stuffed envelope swap and a few of these will be in there. I’ve saved this video to my paper clips CZcams folder. Also I’ve subscribed to your channel. Your instructions are wonderful❣️ 🤗Hugs, 💖Love, and🦋Butterfly Bessngs sent your way always. I can’t wait to look at past and watch future videos🤗💖🦋

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so very much Jennie and welcome. Thanks for subscribing and saving the video for future reference. I'm supper happy and honored!

[@naydaesteves424]

Thank you!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

You are quite welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@wendytownsend3331]

Great video. I love using scraps. X

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much, me too!

[@Embellishmentsfordays]

Beautiful paper clips and your teaching style is so good ❤❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Well thank you SO much! That means a lot. Thanks for watching.

[@nancydurrett9319]

I love these, I’m going to make some for my Bible!

[@AnnetteGreen]

What a great idea! Have fun making yours!

[@kyranmacwood1278]

So lovely ❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much!

[@mariapatriciachavez214]

thank you for those nice ideas 💡🙂

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank YOU for watching. So happy you liked them.

[@NanaKaye]

Thanks for the ideas

[@AnnetteGreen]

You're quite welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@barbkniess3985]

New single. These turned out so good!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much! So happy you like them.

[@londongael414]

Make the back shorter! DAH!💡Genius! 😄

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hahaha! Right?!