So, here we are on Monday posting for Second Saturday Giving! This one is so simple everyone can participate - but so nifty everyone will want several and even more to share!
Tips for decoupage: Cut a piece of tissue or wrapping paper bigger than the few (or several) clips you want to decorate. We stick with about 6 at a time. Put glue or decoupage base coat on one side of each clip then stick to the wrong side of paper. (You can cut strips *just* the right size for the clips if you choose, but then you miss the emery board fun). AFTER glue/ first coat dries: Use and emery board or small piece of sandpaper around the edges to remove extra paper. Do this over a trash can or work surface for easy cleanup. Coat with clear varnish or decoupage mix another time or two with drying time in between.
For painting: We painted some over or under tissue paper or solid on the wood alone (the clip with black line pattern is painted gold, but hard to tell in photo), but only ever the flat "outside" parts. Obviously, you can paint and decorate as much or as little as you like (:
Glitter nail polish (which doesn't photograph fantastically) makes a sparkly top coat!
We added extra decor and details with beloved sharpies on a couple (though they will not be the last!). Permanent markers don't always like varnish (often makes them smear) so you may want to test your combination.
Easy to make a mass in relatively little time, these are dandy for shoeboxes (all of them!) extra additions to other small gift giving (so simple to theme!) and useful for everyone in so many ways!
Enjoy!
