Recycling Office Supplies

Paper Clip Lampshade

Materials:

lamp base and shade
paint
paper clips

Steps:

1. Remove the fabric from the lampshade and separate the bottom rim and spines. You will use the top center circle of the frame for hanging the paper clips.

2. Paint the lamp base if you prefer.

3. Hook paper clips together into chains. Make all the chains the same length. For this project, large clips were used in chains of five. Be sure the length of the shade isn’t too long for the lamp base.

Materials:

slide sleeves or transparency papers
scissors
stapler

Steps:

1. Cut slide sleeves or transparency papers into desired coaster size.

2. Finish the edges by making patterns with the staples. Try using colored staples to color-coordinate with a party theme for a fun touch.

More Ideas

• Use a file holder to hold plates and napkins for a buffet.

• Recycle old school label holders into picture frames.