Saturday, June 11, 2011

Fabric Clips

What can you do to make clips fun to work with?


BORING!


Add fabric scraps.
Our answer to everything!

This is a super easy way to add pizazz to plain clips.

Supplies:
Clips
Fabric scraps
Mod Podge
Scrap paper
Paint brush
Scissors or Rotary cutter


1.  Make template out of paper.  Trace clip onto paper.



2.  Cut fabric out of template.  Make sure to clip stray threads.


3.  Paint Mod Podge onto one side of Clip.  Start by placing edge of fabric with round part of clip.  Keep applying Mod Podge and fabric.  Rub fabric to get out any air bubbles.


4.  Hang clips to dry.  Apply another coate of Mod Podge.  This will also stop fraying of fabric.


5.  Now get to work and have FUN.


I use my clips on my hat hoop.



How will you use your clips?

Doing nothing is very hard to do...you never know when you're finished.
~ Leslie Nielsen ~
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Posted by Chameleon Girls at 11:17 AM
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23 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 12, 2011 at 3:41 PM

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  2. AsylumTanyaJune 17, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I saw the thumblink and immediately said "Oh, how cute!" Thanks for sharing this technique to beautify a usually utilitarian tool!

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  3. PJ @ Planned in PencilJune 17, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Such a great idea!

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  4. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJune 19, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Another "why didn't I think of that" project! This is way cute -- why have boring clips when you can have these!? Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Valerie EarnestJune 19, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Never though of this- what a great idea! Thanks for sharing- I will be featuring this on my blog this Thursday June 23rd for Three Things Thursday. Stop on by, check it out, and grab a featured button if you like. (I know it's early but I'll be away from internet access for a week!)

    Valerie- www.occasionallycrafty.blogspot.com

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  6. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    awesome idea! I haven't worked with mod podge yet, but I do wanna give it a try one of these days!

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  7. LrSchwtzJune 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Love this idea, the black clips are so boring. You could even use these as photo holders on your desk! Great tutorial. Please stop by www.laughloveandcraft.com and link up to my Share the Wealth Wednesday Link Party! I'm your newest follower!

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  8. JillJune 20, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    What a brilliant idea!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  9. CaraleeJune 20, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    What a great idea. I just got a bunch to organize my sewing patterns and now I'm inspired to make them cute at the same time. Check out my blog for when I have the project done, I am going to have to work on it tomorrow. I'm your newest follower.

    Caralee
    www.caraleecrafts@blogspot.com

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  10. Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes FlowersJune 20, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    These are just too cute! I might have to share this project with my nieces, they will love it. Thanks for the inspiration

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  11. CherylJune 21, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Fun fun fun! A great little niche that needs some perking up, clips! Great idea!

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  12. jamie wJune 21, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    way too cute. now i need to go get some just to try it haha.

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  13. Maggie LamarreJune 22, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    great way to use left over scrap fabric...

    Would luv for our readers to discover this.
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    Have a great week,
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    http://passionatelyartistic.com

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  14. ZoechaosJune 22, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    These are brilliant! such a great idea. XOXO Zoe

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  15. Shannon @FairfaceWashclothsJune 22, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Who knew old boring clips could be so cute?! Love them! Great idea!
    shannonsews.blogspot.com

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  16. Tammy @ Type AJune 22, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    love them, so cute. thanks so much for sharing this at my party!

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  17. maliaJune 23, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    really cute and great tute... malia

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  18. c.w.frostingJune 23, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Great idea & tutorial! I use these clips every day! I'm a med student, so I clip various stacks of index cards or papers & carry them around in my pockets. Definitely going to make these!

    -caroline @ c.w.frosting

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  19. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}June 25, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    What a fun idea!
    Thank you so much for linking to {nifty thrifty things} last week!
    I hope to see you again tomorrow!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

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  20. Sweet FloweretJune 28, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Hi!
    Featured this at my 20 minute tuesday wrap up!
    Feel free to grab a "featured" button ;)
    Tina
    www.sweetfloweret.com

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  21. KarimaAugust 19, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    These look great! Saw you on linky party and now google friend following. Please pop by, Karima :) www.karimascrafts.com

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  22. replica watchesOctober 19, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    What a great idea. I just got a bunch to organize my sewing patterns and now I'm inspired to make them cute at the same time. Check out my blog for when I have the project done, I am going to have to work on it tomorrow. I'm your newest follower.

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  23. replica watches ukApril 9, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Ha! cool ideas, certainly much better than what i come up with when im bored at work! I think clips like these would be a pretty cool work accessory! i can see them being the next big thing in my office but ill be the trend setter, he he!

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