This type of office accessory can do so much more than hold small stacks of paper together! The practical helpers are also perfect as craft materials for Christmas. They are made of very thin metal that can be easily bent and shaped. There are also cheerful, colorful paper clips that are painted and covered with plastic. Take a look at our original ideas for Christmas tree decorations and see for yourself how versatile and creative they really are.
Make geometric Christmas tree decorations out of paper clips
Geometric Christmas tree decorations have been very trendy for a few years. These paper clip pendants are a great alternative to classic Christmas tree baubles and are fascinating with their graphic shape.
What you need:
- colorful paper clips, large and small
- Wooden beads of different shapes
- Nylonfaden
- optional: jewelry or needle nose pliers
First take 5-7 pieces of them and bend them into triangles. Thread the first paper clip through the hole of the bead. Add as many paper clips as would fit in the hole.
Cut a piece of nylon thread and fold it in half. To make a loop, first pass the two strands through a paper clip and then pull through the opening at the untangled end. With rhinestones or glitter, the Christmas tree pendants become even more festive!
Bend a guardian angel out of a paper clip
Paper clips in special shapes look very original and are also ideal for crafting. To bend this guardian angel you will need a “butterfly” paper clip, a bead and thin satin ribbon. Paper clip angels are not only a nice gift addition at Christmas, but are also popular as a good luck charm at other festivals.
This is how it works:
- Attach the ribbon around the center of the paper clip. (Do the same with the loop as in the previous instructions.)
- Thread the bead and tie a knot.
- If desired, thread a flat intermediate bead as a “halo”.
Felt ice skates
IfIce skatingis one of your favorite winter activities, then this craft idea is perfect for you! These felt ice skates also make a great sewing project for elementary school children.
What you need:
- Embroidery thread and needle
- Felt in different colors
- The stick part
- Boots stencil
- cotton wool or filling
- Paper clips for the blades
This is how it works:
- Fold a piece of felt in half so that two layers of felt are on top of each other.
- Clamp the two layers together with pins.
- Place the boot template on top and cut out the boot shape from both layers of felt. (The boot should be about the size of the paper clip.)
- Now unfold the boot and clip the paper clip to the “sole”.
- Now sew both boots together along the line, leaving the top open.
- Use a different thread for the shoelaces.
- Maybe sew on two beads or sequins as decoration.
Christmas tree earrings or Christmas tree decorations
These Christmas tree earrings can be made very quickly and are greatChristmas present for a friendor your mother. The pearls and glittering stones stand out particularly beautifully against the dark green background.
What you need:
- two simple paper clips
- green wool yarn
- Epoxy resin glue or superglue
- Nadel
- Scissors
- Pearls and rhinestones of your choice
- Ohrhaken
This is how it works:
1. Open two paper clips and bend them into triangles.
2. Add a drop of hot glue or epoxy glue to the connection where both ends meet.
3. Knot a green wool thread on the triangle.
4. Hold the short strand against the paper clip and begin wrapping the long strand around the metal. This will hide the short cord.
5. Continue wrapping until the metal is completely covered. Tie a knot.
6. Tie another piece of string on the opposite corner.
7. Now wrap the cord around the entire earring until you are happy with the result.
8. Then thread the loose end of the string into a needle and guide it through the middle of the earring, from bottom to top.
9. Add some clear glue to the top and bottom of the earring to keep the threads from slipping off the triangle.
10. Put a few drops of superglue on the “Christmas tree” and stick on the beads and rhinestones.
11. Once the glue has dried, attach the ear hook.
Repeat all steps for the second earring.
Round variants
Among the special shapes there are also these round paper clips. Thanks to their spiral shape, they can be easilyaround the Christmas tree branchesbe wrapped.
The next idea is very easy to implement! You will need curling poly tape in different colors and scissors. Simply curl and knot the ribbons with scissors. This Christmas tree decoration is ideal for small Christmas trees that cannot support the weight of traditional ornaments.
