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Stashbusting: Pretty Paperclips

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Hi All… I've recieved some questions about using Rit Dye on paper. So I'll go over the process here. It's very easy. And addicting!

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Supplies: Rit Dye, paperclips, button brads or stickers (these are from Making Memories), shipping tags, hot glue, scrap paper (and/or black cardstock), a 1" circle paper punch, strong scissors, a stapler (or sewing machine), pinking shears (optional) and hot glue.

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Grab your tags…

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And a large bowl. Open dye packet and dump it in.

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I used 2 cups of boiling hot water.

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 Mix well.

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Drop tags in. This is a timing issue. The longer you leave them, the richer the color and the more they get a distressed look. BUT they can also fall apart if you leave them in too long. I think 2-3 minutes is the max. Get some paper towels ready for the wet tags to rest on.

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If you don't want to dye your hands(!) salad tongs work well for retrieving the tags.

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This is an example of how lovely and different two tags can look even when you use the same dye. I let the darker one sit for awhile in the bowl– the lighten one was in there for about a minute.

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Onto the buttons:

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These happened to be brads in disguise, so I snipped them with my scissors. Use hot glue to attach the paperclip to the back of the button.
 
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And cover the back with punched pretty paper…

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Also securing with hot glue.

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To prettify the tags (where the paperclips will live) cut a strip of patterned paper. You can use pinking shears to add interest.

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Use a stapler to attach to the tag or use the sew machine.

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For buttons that have sticker backings, simple remove the sticker– it comes right off– use hot glue to adhere the paperclip. Cover with a 1" punched circle of black cardstock.
 
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E-Z!

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Here's how they turned out.

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The whole process takes about an hour for a dozen or so– just leave a couple hours in the middle to let the tags dry after dying.

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These are great little gifts and a wonderful way to use up stuff you might have in your supplies.

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I'm going to add my whole link-up list. I don't always have a chance to visit every party but they are some of my favorites. Wishing everyone a very happy week. 

Malia

Monday

http://rebeccacooper.blogspot.com/

http://sewcando.blogspot.com/

http://makingtheworldcuter.blogspot.com/

http://www.thegirlcreative.com

http://www.creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com/

http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

http://www.craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/

http://www.skiptomylou.org/

http://itssoverycheri.com/

http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/

http://craftomaniac.blogspot.com/

http://www.lifemadelovely-blog.com/

Tuesday

http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/

http://www.rookno17.com/

http://funkypolkadotgiraffe.blogspot.com/

http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/

http://allthingzrelated.blogspot.com/

http://www.tipjunkie.com/

http://todayscreativeblog.net/

Wednesday

http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/

http://takeitfrom-me.blogspot.com/

http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/

http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/

http://nightowlcrafting.blogspot.com/

http://www.thethriftyhome.com/

http://gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com/

Thursday

http://www.yesterdayontuesday.com/

http://www.somewhatsimple.com/

http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/

http://www.paisleypassions.blogspot.com/

http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/

http://www.whipperberry.com/

http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/

http://www.houseofhepworths.com/

http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/

http://alliemakes.blogspot.com/

Friday

http://www.504main.com/ 

http://www.mommiecooks.com/

http://justagirlblog.com/

http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/

http://romantichome.blogspot.com/

http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/

http://lollyjaneboutique.blogspot.com/

http://www.chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/

http://tidymom.net/

Saturday

http://www.fingerprintsonthefridge.com/

http://thirtyhandmadedays.com/

http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/

 http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/

http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

Sunday

http://www.flamingotoes.com/

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  1. Heather says

    July 24, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    These are perfect … thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  2. Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe says

    July 24, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    Super cute, Malia! I love the Rit Dye technique AND the paperclip tutorial. I’ll definitely be pinning!!

    Reply
  3. Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:33 am

    Those would be great for favors for a back to school party. I never thought to dye paper with Rit, so thanks for sharing how to do that.

    Reply
  4. Peg @ sowhatsnewpeg says

    July 25, 2011 at 6:35 am

    They are amzaing,I can’t wait to give it a go, especially for christmas tags. Even though its only july.
    x

    Reply
  5. Maria Matter says

    July 25, 2011 at 8:10 am

    Fabulous….and you answered all my questions, thank you!
    hugs
    I host a link up party, Inspire Me Fridays! would welcome you, Malia, anytime! :)

    Reply
  6. Margaret Almon says

    July 25, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    When I first heard of Rit dye, I was intrigued that you could just dye your clothes another color. I’d never thought of that. And now paper!

    Reply
  7. April says

    July 25, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    Cute! These make great gifts!

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  8. Rosana says

    July 26, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    lovely!!! I´ll feature on my blog. Hope you don´t mind
    hugs from Brazil

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  9. KTnestingspot says

    July 26, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    I love it, super cute and I have some of those Flair like thingamajigs that I probably won’t ever use in my stash. Love how you always go the extra mile and have a fabulous presentation. I really need to start dyeing my own tags too, they are just so much more interesting than just cutting cardstock into shape.

    Reply
  10. Shoregirl says

    July 27, 2011 at 10:27 am

    Oh wow! I love how you died your paper with Rit die — never thought of using that! Everything is so lovely!

    Reply
  11. Linda says

    July 29, 2011 at 8:43 am

    Very cute!! I love the presentation of the whole thing. I’ve been wanting to make some cute paperclips for my newest mini-album so I might just have to try this. Thanks for sharing!
    Visiting from http://whipperberry.com/
    Linda

    Reply
  12. Noreen says

    July 29, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    I like your idea for using the tags to give them. And I like your Rit Dye idea for the tags.

    Reply
  13. Kirsten says

    July 30, 2011 at 9:26 am

    I am loving this! I HAVE to pin these!

    Reply
  14. Foogey says

    July 31, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    Good work, i love the concept.
    Best regards!
    Maria

    Reply
  15. Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17 says

    August 1, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    The tags, the clips, every detail — incredible! Malia, your projects definitely have a style, quality and pizzazz that sets them a cut above! Thank you so much for linking up to “A Little Birdie Told Me…”!
    Jenn

    Reply
  16. Jean says

    August 20, 2011 at 8:12 am

    You’re so creative! Love your site!

    Reply

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