monil
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Post by monil on Jul 23, 2014 12:45:28 GMT
I see that manufacturer's keep putting out mini clothespins and usually their DT uses them on cards. Curious as to how many "real" card makers actually use them on their cards.
IMHO, I just think they are too big for a card that is going to be mailed, at least without sending in a padded envelope and paying higher postage. I don't use them on my layouts for the same reason: too bulky. But I do think they are so cute!
So do you use them?
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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 23, 2014 13:32:43 GMT
I use them...but not on cards...mostly around the house like paperclips.  I keep buying them because they are so cute, but they add too much bulk to things. I like to use them to attach gift tags to gifts. Beyond that? They are pretty to clip stuff together. |
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Post by scraphappyinjax on Jul 23, 2014 14:19:19 GMT
I've used clothespins on home decor items or on gift packaging. I think both examples are great ways to use them because they aren't going through the mail. So you don't have to worry about extra postage or breaking in the envelope.
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 23, 2014 15:23:09 GMT
I think they are really cute too. I haven't bought any because they are too bulky to fit in an envelope.
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monil
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Post by monil on Jul 23, 2014 15:58:03 GMT
I like the idea of using them to attach gift tags!
Years ago I was really into beading and purchased a large bag of plain ones to help with holding string. I gave away my beading supplies eventually but held on to quiet a few of the clothespins. Lately I've been thinking of painting and "glitzing" some of them to look like purchased ones but wasn't sure what to do with them once I did. Will probably make some for gift tags now.
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Post by LisaDV on Jul 23, 2014 17:12:49 GMT
I like the idea of using them to attach gift tags too! I use them on layouts. And I would use them on a hand delivered card. those are the only ones that I might make bulky. Otherwise my cards I adhere to the basically flat motto, I've had too many postal issues with bulk.
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Post by anniefb on Jul 24, 2014 9:34:42 GMT
I might use them to attach a tag or on a home decor item. I wouldn't use them on cards I actually wanted to mail because of the issue of bulkiness. They would turn a card from a letter size into a parcel and require a lot more postage.
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scrappington
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Post by scrappington on Jul 24, 2014 11:25:00 GMT
I used one on a card. the mini mini one though.
I have a few in a couple colours.
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oldcrow
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Post by oldcrow on Jul 24, 2014 18:09:23 GMT
I have never used the mini ones, don't own any. I have decorated regular ones and even the jumbo ones though.
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skippet
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Post by skippet on Jul 24, 2014 19:52:17 GMT
I really think they are adorable. I used them on packages & tags and hand delivered cards until my 7 year niece then appropriated them for her doll clothes.
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Post by scraphappyinjax on Jul 24, 2014 21:26:43 GMT
I have never used the mini ones, don't own any. I have decorated regular ones and even the jumbo ones though. I think the mini ones look really adorable if you ink up the front and then clear emboss it. It's super shiny & looks really cute attached to a gift tag & the package. |
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