The Easiest Hidden Paperclip Tutorial Ever: A Ghost of Christmas Past Mini Tutorial with Stamperia Nutcracker & Tea Party in a Box Project Share
Hello, Friends! I have such a Christmas treat for you today with the easiest hidden paperclip tutorial ever! Welcome to another installment of my Ghost of Christmas Past series. Today we’re working with Stamperia Nutcracker: one of the most beautiful paper collections in my stash of older Christmas papers. We’re also going to share a peek inside this lovely little Nutcracker Tea Party in a Box folio. (I’ve added the written tutorial in the description box below the video on my YouTube channel.)
Hidden paperclips are a fabulous addition to junk journals, mini albums and cards. You can use them as an embellishment, of course. If you need a cute bookmark, they are great for that, too. But they also are very functional when you need a closure. I’ve experimented with lots of different ways to make them, but the method I share with you today is so doggone easy that you are going to want to give it a try!
Stamperia Nutcracker Tea Party in a Box Project Share
Here’s a peek inside this sweet little Tea Party in a Box. I love the fact that this collection works for Christmas and beyond. And the color palette and images are just dreamy!
Naturally I had to add a 3-D pop up element to the project. (Could I possibly be addicted to making these?) Don’t you love the cozy fireplace and the kitty sleeping in the armchair? All the cozy vibes are going on here.
The Pull out Page
I needed a closure for this pull out page and wanted to do something different. This darling birdie is actually a hidden paper clip, and it works great for the closure. The little tag album fits neatly into the paper bag pocket, and adds a fun interactive element to the page.
The flap on the right is a little kinetic waterfall…just for fun.
And here’s a peek at the contents of the box: 3 more hidden paperclips (because they make great bookmarks), chocolate, Biscoff cookies, demitasse spoon, journal card, tea wallet, and a peppermint stick. This would make a great birthday present or hostess gift, don’t you think?
The Easiest Hidden Paperclip Tutorial Ever and Project Share on YouTube
If you’d like to walkthrough this sweet holiday project with me and learn how to create the easiest hidden paperclip ever, then please grab a cuppa and a snack and join me over on my YouTube channel.
Would you like to see more projects made with this lovely paper collection? You can find another style Tea Party in a Box HERE. And I have a banner tutorial HERE.
I’m busy working on another Quarterly Card Kit for the Button Farm Club. This one features Simple Stories fabulous Vintage Junk Drawer collection. I’ll have more on that in a few days.
Thanks again, my crafty friends, for all your lovely comments, encouragement and support. I hope you’re having a delightful Christmas season.
Cheerio,
kathy
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Never seen that technique with the paperclips before Kathy being more of a card maker and it will come in handy as I will be making a Kathy book soon for a dear friends birthday. I guess you need to socially isolate from now on and stay infection free through to and after surgery, tough but necessary. You can always have a family dinner in the spring to make up for Christmas Day. May 2026 bring many fruitful creative hours to your studio, time with family and most importantly pain free mobility!
I’ve tried other hidden paperclip methods and can’t wait to try yours as the tutorial does make it look easy. Thank you so much for always sharing your creativity. Have a great holiday!
Absolutely stunning, packed full of interesting features. You always amaze me with your creativity. Thank you for sharing, I look forward to watching your video and learning about the paper clip book marks.