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Easy to make wire paper clips to attach to a love note or Valentine!
Super easy Heart Clips made from wire!

These are part of my new stationery line!

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  • How to make a paperclip. Heart Clips For Your Huny! - Step 1
    Step 1

    I've been making heart clips for my new stationery line!
    Thought I'd share the process.

    These are so easy that a kid can do it!

  • How to make a paperclip. Heart Clips For Your Huny! - Step 2
    Step 2

    You'll need cutting pliers, round nose pliers and copper wire.
    I used 18 gauge.

  • How to make a paperclip. Heart Clips For Your Huny! - Step 3
    Step 3

    Cut a length of wire about 2-3 inches depending on how big you want your clip.

  • How to make a paperclip. Heart Clips For Your Huny! - Step 4
    Step 4

    Bend the middle of the wire into a V shape.

  • How to make a paperclip. Heart Clips For Your Huny! - Step 5
    Step 5

    Use your round nose pliers to bend one end into a circle toward the middle.

  • How to make a paperclip. Heart Clips For Your Huny! - Step 6
    Step 6

    Continue bending inward until you reach the middle of the V.

  • How to make a paperclip. Heart Clips For Your Huny! - Step 7
    Step 7

    Repeat the process on the other side.

  • How to make a paperclip. Heart Clips For Your Huny! - Step 8
    Step 8

    Your Heart Clip is finished!
    You don't need to make each side the same.
    Sometimes, keeping them a bit 'wonky' is cute!

  • How to make a paperclip. Heart Clips For Your Huny! - Step 9
    Step 9

    Attach to a love note or Valentine!

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Nancy W.
Nancy W.
Hi!

Wanted you to know I posted a link to this tutorial today on my blog.

Nancy Ward
PaperFriendly
http://www.nancywardcrafts.com
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mosskeeto
mosskeeto · Brentwood, Tennessee, US · 8 projects
aww that is very cute!
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