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DIY Paper Clip Heart Earrings

0 · Feb 12, 2012 · Stephanie Gerber · 14 Comments

DIY Paper Clip Heart Earrings | HelloGlow.co

At first I was a little skeptical about this paper clip idea. I sent an early version to a friend to make sure it didn’t look like a complete craft fail. It’s kind of nice to have someone help with the gut check (and she’s not shy when she hates something, like my DIY collar idea).

Now I love them. And with Valentine’s Day just a couple of days away it’s not too late to make these super easy earrings.  Even better, I didn’t spend a dime on them.

DIY Paper Clip Heart Earrings | HelloGlow.co

My first versions simply wrapped the paper clip with different types of string. Yarn was the easiest to work with but it turned out a little fuzzy. I also tried a thin pink rope I got a while back at Home Depot. The hot pink color worked but not the nylon material. Embroidery thread ended up having the nicest, cleanest look. I used one strand from a bundle that cost 17 cents.

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DIY Paper Clip Heart Earrings | HelloGlow.co

A bit of glue is very helpful. After trying craft glue and E-6000 I found Unique Stitch to be the easiest to apply and it disappeared nicely after drying.

DIY Paper Clip Heart Earrings | HelloGlow.co

After breaking a dozen paper clips trying to get them into a traditional heart shape, I found a super duper easy, asymmetrical shape that turned out way cooler. Just open up the paper clip and bring the points together.

DIY Paper Clip Heart Earrings | HelloGlow.co

Start by tying a knot and dabbing a little glue to hold it into place. Start wrapping over the bigger side first because it’s easier when you can slip the string through the middle. Where the heart comes together can be tricky. I glued the first few wraps on the second side and then wrapped it again to make sure the metal was covered.

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When you finish wrapping, tie another little knot, cut off the end and dab a bit of glue. Attach an earring hook (you can steal them from an old pair of earrings) and you’re ready to go.

DIY Paper Clip Heart Earrings | HelloGlow.co

After I made my wrapped versions I found cool triangle shape earrings online (I did not search for heart earrings because, really, I don’t want to know if dozens of people have already had this idea!) Wrapping more thread through the middle made them even niftier.

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  1. sherri @ the life of says

    February 12, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    Welcome back, Stephanie! You look great and your bump is so cute! 🙂 These earrings are super cute!

    Reply
  2. Lindsay says

    February 12, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    I adore this! What a fun project! You always have the best jewelry tutorials, love this one!

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  3. Jo-Anna says

    February 12, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    Ok how fun are these?! You are so creative!!
    Jo-Anna

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  4. Nikki says

    February 12, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    Wow! They look great! Love the criss-crosses through the middle.

    Reply
  5. Anne @ Domesblissity says

    February 13, 2012 at 1:38 am

    And the good ideas come rolling in again! How have we managed without you all this time?

    Anne xx

    Reply
  6. Jennifer says

    February 13, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Very clever! I’ve seen paper clips made into hearts but never earrings and with the pretty red string!

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  7. Seriously Sassy Mama says

    February 13, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    OOOh I love this.

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  8. Rebecca - A Daily So says

    February 13, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Oh man, these are adorable. And I know how you feel about refraining from searching for something….when I come up w/an idea, I don’t want to know if 10000 other people came up with the same or a similar idea 😉

    Reply
  9. ohkeeka says

    February 13, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    These are so cute and fun! I made friendship bracelets when I was a kid (and sold them at school!) and I *still* have all that embroidery floss in my craft room. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Tonia @TheGunnySack says

    February 13, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    These are super cute! And who doesn’t have paperclips at home?

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    • sadame kev says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:26 pm

      i don’t!

      Reply
  11. Gramma G says

    March 2, 2012 at 3:02 am

    I love these earrings! I wonder how hard it would be to shape a paperclip into a shamrock. lol 🙂 I featured you on my Friday Friends! on my blog. I hope you’ll come check it out. Thanks for being willing to share your cute ideas.

    Reply
  12. Clip Earrings says

    March 8, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    I am seriously impressed. These don’t even look homemade – they look awesome!

    Reply
  13. beadinggem says

    July 24, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    They are so much fun! Will be sharing yet another great tutorial on my blog again!

    Reply

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