Created Just 4 U: Paperclip Embellishments & Folio

Are you looking for a good way to use all those card stock scraps you have piling up?

Hey there!Today I'm sharing my latest CutCardStock DT project. Maybe you’re not like me and have mounds of paper scraps. I just can’t seem to throw any away, because, I may just need them for something??? So I have put some to use by making these paperclip embellishments.

Use these in a multitude of ways. You can use them in planners or journals. Or, use them for a quick card project or on a scrapbook page! I put together 12 of them thinking each one could represent months of the year. And since CutCardStock has envelopes as July’s Monthly Specials, I also put together a folio made with 2 large envelopes to store them in.

Let’s start!

Paperclip Embellishments

Pull out a bunch of card stock scraps and paperclips that measure 2 inches.

I am using cardstock that includes: multiple colors of Lessbo Premium Discount Card Stock, DCS Discount Textured and Pearlized Textured Card Stock, Stardream Metallic Card Stock, Basis Card Stock, Bright Foil 10 pt Card Stock

Cut small tags to use as bases for these embellishments and die cuts for decorating the tags.

Photos below show steps taken to put together each of the paperclip embellishments.

Score at the top end of the tags to fold over the longest edge of the paperclips. Glue down on back of the tags.

Gather die cuts and/or other pieces to decorate.

Adhere

Complete construction of all your paperclips.

Paperclip Folio

Now lets put together a simple little folio to hold our paperclip embellishments.

All you need is 2 envelopes, some card stock, ribbon and adhesive of choice.

I am using 2 Cougar Premium White 7.5 inch Square Envelopes.

With one envelope in the left hand and the other in the right, slip the flap of the one on the right into the opening the the one on the left. Adhere the flap of the left envelope to the front side of the right.

Score both envelopes 3 inches from the outside edges. Fold to the inside and burnish. Fold where the 2 envelopes come together. You have a folio.

Cut card stock to cover the outside covers. I am using Basis Pink Card Stock to mat the patterned card stock and some cutouts for decorative pieces.

Center a piece of ribbon about 26 inches long around the front and back covers and adhere. Cover with the card stock and cut outs.

Cut 4 strips of card stock measuring 2 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches. Adhere these to the front and backside of the inside flaps. Attach only to the top and bottom edges, leaving the side open to slip the paperclips over.